Inside the Tai Chi Hall.
Everyone was smiling because the Tang Dynasty had an additional vassal state today. The eldest brother King Shanbei was also smiling, but there was an inexplicable hint of meaning in the corners of his eyes.
After the hall became quiet again, Brother Shanbei continued to bow to Li Er and said:
"Your Majesty, I have admired the culture of the Tang Dynasty since I was a child. Now that Japan is a tributary of the Tang Dynasty, I would like to live in Chang'an City for half a year to learn the classics, meanings, systems and laws of the Tang Dynasty, so that I can use it to govern the people of the country in the future. , I hope your Majesty will give you permission~!"
This title changed really fast. A moment ago, he was calling himself by his first name. Now that the Japanese state has become a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, the eldest brother King Shanbei immediately calls himself a subject!
It is said that when Li Xiaogong led an army into Asuka City and wiped out the entire Suga family, there was no longer any dispute about the successor to the throne of Japan. Therefore, what the elder brother King Shanbei said was not considered to be overstepping the mark!
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes and thought that the fox's tail was finally exposed. It turns out that the big brother Wang from Shanbei spent so much effort just to learn the advanced culture and system of the Tang Dynasty. As for those classics and righteous articles, Li Zexuan is I don't care at all, but I'm afraid that the big brother secretly learns the advanced production technology of the Tang Dynasty in this mountain back!
Li Zexuan was just about to object, but Li Er was faster than him: "Hahaha! I'm sure! I'll give you a set at Chongrenfang House!"
How could Li Er, who was in the midst of joy, think of so many twists and turns? What's more, Shanbei's eldest brother Wang volunteered to live in Chang'an for half a year. This was undoubtedly an expression of loyalty to the Tang Dynasty! Does Li Er have any reason to disagree?
Li Zexuan sighed helplessly. It was too late to say anything now.
Shanbei's eldest brother, the king, happily stepped forward to express his gratitude and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
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The Japanese country under my command is definitely a country, which can be regarded as a small surprise. The court will continue in an orderly manner until the morning court is approaching noon. Many people are so hungry that their stomachs growl!
Being hungry on the first day of the new year is really not a good sign, so Li Eryi announced the morning court, and all the civil and military officials immediately went back to their homes!
"My nephew has been confined at home recently and cannot visit his uncles one by one. My nephew is here to pay New Year greetings to several elders~! I wish all uncles and uncles good health and good luck!"
In addition to the palace, Li Zexuan clasped his fists and smiled at Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, Niu Jinda, Li Jing, Li Xiaogong and others around him.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to go door-to-door to pay New Year greetings, but he has to stay at home!
"Haha! We all understand your situation, Xiaoxuan, so there's no need to be so polite~!"
Qin Qiong smiled gently.
"Haha~! You kid is lazy, and in the name of the imperial edict, you don't give us old guys New Year greetings. Then we will have to go to your house for a big meal! What special dishes does your kid have by then? Don’t hide it! Oh, I don’t want anything else, I just want hot pot! I finally understand, among all the hot pot in Datang, yours is the most delicious~!”
Cheng Yaojin patted Li Zexuan on the shoulder with a look of disbelief.
Li Zexuan said boldly: "If the uncles are willing to come as guests, my nephew will welcome you! The hot pot and fine wine will definitely be enough for you!"
Li Xiaogong was confused when he heard this, and he said: "Hot pot? What is this?"
He had just returned to Chang'an a few days ago, so how did he know about these new things? In other words, coal stoves and briquettes were new things that appeared in Chang'an City recently, and he only noticed them on New Year's Eve!
Yuchi Jingde licked his mouth and said greedily: "Haha! Xiaogong, this hot pot is a unique delicacy! Once you taste it, you will never forget it in your life!"
Niu Jinda, Li Jing and others nodded in agreement.
Li Xiaogong's interest suddenly rose, and he said: "I will leave on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Time is tight, let's do it tomorrow! Tomorrow I will go to your house to try that hot pot! Xiaoxuan, you won't refuse, right?"
"Let's go together~!"
A group of old foodies headed by Cheng Yaojin immediately started to cheer shamelessly.
Li Zexuan had no reason to refuse, "Of course my nephew has no objection! All uncles, just come to Yunshan tomorrow!"
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"Xiao Xuan, I heard that you had a conflict with King Lu~?"
After everyone agreed on the date of the gathering, they went back to their respective homes. Cheng Yaojin specially stayed behind with Li Zexuan. When he saw no one around, Cheng Yaojin whispered.
Li Zexuan's heart moved, and he nodded and admitted: "I had some conflicts with him last night, and I beat up all his servants~!"
Immediately, Li Zexuan told Cheng Yaojin the scene in detail.
"Bah~! This bastard is really nothing! How dare you make trouble in Yunshan! If it weren't for the protection of the Supreme Emperor, this kid would have died in the palace so many times!"
After Cheng Yaojin heard this, he spit on the roadside and cursed. After a moment, his expression became serious again, "Xiaoxuan, King Lu is very petty and cruel. I heard someone said that in the palace, Many eunuchs and maids died directly or indirectly at his hands! You injured his servants in front of so many people last night. With his temperament, he will never let it go! So from now on, you Be careful of the embankments!”
Li Zexuan's heart sank, and then he said gratefully: "Thank you, Uncle Cheng, for speaking out! My nephew will definitely be careful!"
Cheng Yaojin nodded. After a while, he patted Li Zexuan on the shoulder and said:
"But Xiaoxuan, you don't have to be too afraid of him! Even if that kid brings out the Supreme Emperor to suppress you in the end, so what? The Supreme Emperor is just a decoration in the palace now! Who will listen to him? Your Majesty? Humph! You're kidding! I believe that, Even if the Supreme Emperor wants to kill you, the current Holy Emperor will never sit idly by! Hey! I, Old Cheng, don’t believe it. The Supreme Emperor doesn’t remember anything about the Xuanwu Gate incident? If he dares to attack you, you Let’s see if His Majesty agrees when the time comes, and whether I, Old Cheng, and your other uncles agree?”
Li Zexuan looked aside. Lao Cheng's words were really too bold. If someone listened to them and spread them to Li Er's ears, Lao Cheng would definitely not be able to reap the benefits!
But this also proves that Lao Cheng truly regards Li Zexuan as a family member! Otherwise, I wouldn’t have said such heartfelt words!
Hearing this, Li Zexuan felt warm in his heart. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Uncle Cheng, but you'd better not say some things. It won't be good for you if they spread!"
"Haha! I, Old Cheng, have lived for so many years, why should I be afraid of disadvantages? Besides, Xiaoxuan, you are not an outsider! You can send some fireworks over later. I plan to set off two sets during the Lantern Festival to celebrate!"
Cheng Yaojin never regarded Li Zexuan as an outsider, nor did he regard himself as an outsider, so he straightforwardly started asking Li Zexuan for fireworks!
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(End of chapter)
