On the contrary, His Highness Li Er knew Yang Fan's temperament. This boy was a stubborn man who kept pushing back and refused to go away. He obviously didn't want to see his whole group being so leisurely and comfortable.
However, Li Shimin was indeed in a good mood today. He was not angry. Instead, he agreed leisurely: "Marquis Zhongyi always said before that you can have enough food and clothing by doing it yourself. I will experience it today."
His Majesty Li Er didn't care, but the old eunuch Wang Huangui was scared to death.
If the censor knew that the emperor went to the kitchen, why not target those who served him?
But before Wang Huangui could say anything, His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to stop him.
Seeing that Li Shimin did not object, Yang Fan was of course not polite and directly arranged the task:
"Your Majesty, don't just sit there. Come over and help peel some garlic. Lao Li, don't just sit there. Get up and move the stove out of the kitchen. The sun is nice today. Let's eat in the yard, Lao Cheng. Go pick green vegetables and clean them..."
Li Shimin and the three of them looked at each other. This treatment was so refreshing! How dare anyone else arrange them at will?
But since they had agreed, they had no choice but to work separately.
Li Shimin and Li Jing both worked in a orderly manner, but Yao Jin was stunned by the tasks assigned to him.
Cheng Yaojin asked with some uncertainty: "Yang boy, what are you talking about? Picking vegetables and washing vegetables. Where did you ask me to get vegetables this season?"
It's only March now, and although the weather is getting warmer, even if some vegetable fields have been planted, if you want to eat fresh vegetables, you still have to wait until April or May.
It turns out that there is no fresh vegetable supply in Chang'an City from November to April of the next year every year.
In ancient times, there was no such thing as an insulated shed. Vegetables were easily frozen to death in cold weather.
Except for some high-end households that have vegetables in their cellars, it is impossible to have a supply of fresh vegetables.
Therefore, Cheng Yaojin carried the vegetable basket and looked at Yang Fan with suspicion.
Cheng Yaojin had every reason to suspect that this guy was just looking for excuses to instruct him to do his work.
"It's in the yard next to the kitchen..." Yang Fan said as he walked to a shed in the yard and lifted the covering on the greenhouse, revealing a touch of greenery from inside.
Leeks, green vegetables, spinach, shepherd's purse, celery...
If I read it correctly, there is also cold melon from the Western Regions!
Li Shimin was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth. It had been several months since the cold winter.
As an emperor, even a plate of vegetables is a luxury, but this guy actually grew vegetables in his yard.
Based on the growth of these vegetables, it was obvious that they had been planted a long time ago. Knowing that it was the twelfth lunar month of winter, how did these seeds germinate?
Li Shimin looked at Yang Fan with burning eyes and said in disbelief: "Are you a human or an immortal? You can actually defy the yin and yang of heaven and earth and make crops grow against the seasons!"
Yang Fan held back his mouth and said, "What's all the fuss about? It's just a greenhouse. It's so embarrassing to see how ignorant you are. Okay, what do you want to eat? Hurry up and do it?"
Li Shimin did not refute, but kept stroking the glass greenhouse with his hand, and then shouted in surprise: "You are a prodigal, you actually use so much glass to make big vegetables, it is so extravagant!"
Yang Fan spread his hands and said indifferently: "If you can, don't eat..."
Only then did His Majesty Li Er realize that he had gone too far, smiled brightly, and then said shamelessly: "Build a greenhouse like this for me in the palace tomorrow, so that I can eat vegetables in the winter."
This majesty is simply a glutton and wants everything.
Yang Fan rolled his eyes and refused directly: "Your Majesty, I have to train soldiers, so I have no time... Besides, if you use colored glaze to make a greenhouse, your Majesty will not be afraid of being impeached by the censor?"
Seeing that Yang Fan still dared to shirk, His Majesty Li Er snorted and said displeasedly: "I'm not asking you to build it right away. As long as it is completed before this winter; in addition, the colored glaze used to build the greenhouse is produced by us. What’s impeachable?”
In fact, the reason why Li Shimin is so successful is because Wei Zheng rarely goes against him now.
As long as that old guy Wei Zheng doesn't bother him, His Majesty Li Er is really not afraid of anyone.
Since Li Shimin is not afraid, Yang Fan really doesn't care. It's just building a vegetable greenhouse, and it's not a matter of going up a mountain of swords or going down into a sea of fire.
But he still couldn't help but remind him: "Everyone knows that it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Your Majesty is the common master of the world and an example for all civil and military officials. You should be diligent and frugal..."
Bangchui named Yang Fan actually raised the point seriously, which made Li Shimin dumbfounded. He patted Yang Fan on the head: "You said everything. Now that I have already started fighting with you, what else do you want? Isn't this frugal enough?"
Yang Fan looked embarrassed and speechless. His Majesty the Emperor really held a grudge.
At this moment, Princess Gao Yang also walked in. Seeing the vegetables in the greenhouse, her beautiful eyes sparkled, she pouted at Yang Fan and said: "Mr. Lang, Gao Yang wants to eat this, this..."
A pair of small white onion-like hands carefully selected various vegetables in the greenhouse.
Yang Fan chuckled: "Your Highness, you can eat whatever you want. Anyway, it's all grown in your own house."
Unexpectedly, this slim and slim Gao Yang is also a foodie, but of course Yang Fan is not stingy when it comes to his woman.
Although Yang Fan seemed to be trying to please her, Princess Gaoyang was extremely happy. After all, this also represented Yang Fan's love for her.
What we had was hot pot, very simple...
After drinking and eating, His Majesty Li Er asked: "You should have received the news. Tubo has been a little restless recently. I heard that the food and grass are ready?"
Yang Fan quickly replied: "Your Majesty, the food and fodder raised is enough for an army of 500,000 people for half a year. Is it enough?"
"That's very good. How can Tubo need our Tang Dynasty's 500,000-strong army to attack for half a year!" Li Shimin clapped his hands, happily.
As expected of the Yellow Emperor who conquered the world on his war horse, he spoke with domineering attitude.
Yang Fan pondered for a while and then said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, you will be rewarded for your merits and punished for your mistakes. Since Your Majesty thinks that I have done a good job, can I ask for a reward?"
Seeing Yang Fan directly asking for reward, His Majesty Li Er actually laughed a little angrily.
But Yang Fan was right, so he stared at Yang Fan for a long time before Li Shimin slowly said, "How about I raise your title to another level?"
If based on merit, even conferring a title to Yang Fan as a Duke is a bit small.
Yang Fan shook his head and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I am a dignified man. I only hope to make contributions to the country and the people. I would like to ask your majesty for your approval. As long as Tubo dares to invade our country, my Majesty, please allow me to be a pioneer officer and serve the country." The Tang Dynasty opened its borders and split its soil.”
Seeing so many new and harsh things in Junyangfang, His Majesty Li Er really couldn't bear to let Yang Fan go to the battlefield and risk his life.
In Li Shimin's view, this future son-in-law was a talented person who could help the world. He wanted to train Yang Fan as a prime minister, but he didn't want to be good or bad just because he went to the battlefield.
