In the fourth year of Wude, Li Shimin captured two kings in one battle, went back to Beijing to parade around and boasted about his merits, and set up Tiance Mansion and Hongwen Mansion. From then on, he began to seize the throne.
It has been three years now. Although there are military exploits like the Great Victory of Luoshui, Li Shimin is gradually becoming resentful of Li Yuan's partiality... Especially last year, the Turks failed to cross Yanmen Pass from beginning to end, which directly led to Li Shimin's importance. Slightly lower.
Of course, at the same time, the situation in the East Palace was even worse, which in turn highlighted the lineage of King Qin... Li Shimin strolled into Tai Chi Palace, stood on the side of the road, and looked quietly at the people who were bending down in the garden. Busy figure.
Li Shan almost fell to the ground. Today he was summoned to the palace by Li Yuan. He came a little early and saw several withered cotton plants. After taking a closer look, he found that all the cotton plants were shriveled or even weathered.
As early as before taking office last year, Li Shan asked Princess Pingyang to help. When she came to visit that day, Princess Pingyang vowed to collect them all... Li Shan didn't know whether such cotton seeds could still be grown, so he was collecting them carefully with his butt raised.
"Huairen." Li Shimin was a little funny. The prestige of the East Palace had plummeted in the past two years, and it was related to the young man in front of him many times, overtly or covertly. Unfortunately, the prince, who was slapped dizzy and dizzy, never knew about it.
"His Royal Highness King Qin." Li Shan was stunned for a moment. He had no plans to meet with Li Shimin when he returned to Beijing this time. It was a coincidence that he glanced at the corner of his eye and saw two palace people not far away.
"What is this for?"
Li Shan smiled and described the appearance of cotton. Li Shimin thought for a while and pointed to the west, "I remember there is a large area over there."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Li Shan bowed, "Does Your Highness know about Zhang Gongjin?"
"It's okay." Li Shimin shook his head slightly, "Today, my father decided to discuss matters in the Liangyi Palace, one for Yugu Design, and the other for Acting Prefecture General Manager."
"Don't worry, Your Highness." Li Shan hesitated and asked in a low voice, "If we return to the court..."
"Listen to father's arrangements." Li Shimin said with a smile: "The days are long, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry."
Li Shimin was not in a hurry, he had a good impression of Li Shan, and he was very proud to have such an outstanding person under his command. He was even more pleased with Li Shan's strong will and great righteousness during the secret conversation the year before last. But in general, For Li Shimin, Li Shan was a capable minister with both civil and military skills.
Now in the process of seizing the heir, Li Shimin does not have too many expectations for Li Shan. It is enough to make sure that he will not be won over by the East Palace.
"What His Highness is saying is that Duan Zhixuan is too out of touch and has caused several troubles." Li Shan said casually: "That thing in the north..."
"It depends on what father wants." Li Shimin was also helpless. Only a few people in Chang'an City knew about the alliance with Tuli Khan. He was very sure that the prince did not know about it. "If there is any trouble, Huairen can just come back." , I will send someone else to take my place."
Li Shan really couldn't figure out how Li Yuan would handle this matter, but if he couldn't handle it properly and summoned himself to the palace today... he had a bad feeling.
Coincidentally, when Li Yuan strolled over, he also saw a figure lying on the ground with his butt stuck out.
"Let Pingyang harm the entire palace garden, even the forbidden garden!" Li Yuan laughed and scolded: "You actually have to do it yourself?!"
"Uncle, that's wrong." Li Shan jumped out of the garden and said with a smile, "My nephew loves flowers..."
"Love flowers?" Li Yuan couldn't help but chuckled: "First you love lotus, then you love peonies. I heard you loved plum blossoms a few days ago?"
Li Yuan has lived in the palace for a long time, and he actually knows everything... Li Shan's face darkened, what nonsense was he talking about!
"I have a remonstrance for Governor Shi Li Shan." Li Shan raised his head and said, "Your Majesty is the lord of the world, but to make fun of his subordinates like this is not the behavior of a wise king!"
Li Yuan sneered: "That means Cui Sheren has a good temper, otherwise he would have to fall out!".
Is Cui Xin still good-tempered?
Li Shan was speechless, but the next moment he became excited, his eyes narrowed and his nostrils dilated, "Your Majesty... no, uncle, you must not..."
"Hahaha, have you thought of it?" Li Yuan laughed and said, "Pingkangfang Yinhua, but I don't want to..."
Li Shan wiped the cold sweat from his head. If the famous prostitute in Pingkangfang and Mrs. Cui were contacted by someone, Cui Xin might come and kill them!
Seeing Li Shan's appearance, Li Yuan watched the play for a while, then smiled and said: "Don't worry, Pingkangfang only recites poems, how can it be compared with "The Theory of Love and Lotus"?"
"Uncle is so unkind..." Li Shan gave him a resentful look.
Li Yuan sat down in a pavilion and said casually: "How long has it been since Huairen returned to Beijing?"
"It's been about half a month." Li Shan sat on the side holding a package.
"I can sit still."
Li Yuan's evaluation was relatively neutral, and he didn't know whether it was a derogatory or a compliment. Li Shan didn't follow it up and remained silent.
Li Yuan pointed to the package beside Li Shan, "What did you bring?"
"It's for His Royal Highness King Han." Li Shan opened the package, took out a small cotton-padded jacket, and showed it to Li Yuan inside and out.
Li Yuan touched it, "It's good clothing to keep out the cold... Didn't you prepare it for your uncle?"
"It's not easy to make. It can only be made in such a small size. I hope I can prepare a set for my uncle at the end of the year." Li Shan said with a smile: "By then, even if it is freezing cold, Your Majesty will go out to enjoy the snow without any chill."
No way, Li Shan really didn't expect that going from cotton bolls to finished cotton seems easy, but in fact it is very labor-intensive. The most important thing is the cotton seeds mixed in the cotton bolls. For this little cotton jacket, the seeds are also taken manually... It's almost impossible to promote it if you don't think of a way.
Hearing that he was able to keep out the cold, Li Yuan became interested and asked again and again carefully. After thinking for a while, he said: "You asked Pingyang to collect seeds because you are planning to trial planting in Daizhou?"
"Yes." Li Shan nodded and said, "The fields have been reserved. The third sister asked the old man in the palace and it will be sown in February or March."
Li Yuan suddenly changed the subject, "Do you still want to go back to Daizhou?"
Li Shan hesitated for a moment and said, "There are indeed unfinished matters, but they are all subject to His Majesty's arrangements."
"I have only been in office for a year, and I have made great achievements in succession. I should have been promoted." Li Yuan said with a troubled face: "But the position of acting governor is of great importance..."
"My uncle's words are wrong." Li Shan said sternly: "Making meritorious service has nothing to do with promotion."
Li Yuan was a little surprised, "Huairen, come and listen."
"You should be rewarded for meritorious services, or you may be honored by false titles, but it may not be a good thing to be promoted to a position with power." Li Shan said softly: "I have high hopes from your majesty. I will act as the county magistrate, Jin Dynasty Governor Shi, and take charge of the state governor's office." , I am already struggling to support him, if he takes over as the acting governor of the state, I am afraid that De will not be worthy of the position."
"What Huairen said is quite novel." Li Yuan raised his eyebrows, "But such a great achievement involves more than just one or two things. How can I appease my ministers if I don't get promoted?"
Li Shan chuckled, "Isn't it your Majesty's responsibility to keep your ministers at ease?"
"You're such a slippery man!" Li Yuan scolded with a smile and said softly: "I can't give you the title of acting governor. You first take charge of the acting governor's office, and then the court will elect the acting governor."
"Yes." Li Shan responded crisply and added: "When the governor of Daizhou takes office, I can return to Beijing."
After hearing this, Li Yuan couldn't help but think in his heart, the young man in front of him has made great achievements many times, but he can't take the position. Does he really have no resentment in his heart?
According to common sense, this is impossible.
Thinking of this, Li Yuan couldn't help but have a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
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