Shenshi, outside Qinjiazhuang
Sitting on the carriage back to Chang'an, Li Shimin was silent for a long time before asking:
"Xuanling, what do you think of what you saw and heard today?"
Fang Xuanling thought for a while and said:
"Your Majesty, I believe that today's discovery, if used properly by the court, will be enough to bring the Tang Dynasty into prosperity."
Li Shimin became more energetic after hearing this. Fang Xuanling's words coincided with what he was thinking. He immediately sat upright, stroking his short beard and asked:
"Is the statement by the Prime Minister an exaggeration?"
When Fang Xuanling saw Li Shimin being so solemn and asking questions, he quickly sat up straight, gathered his thoughts and said:
"Your Majesty, what I said comes from my heart and is not exaggerated in the slightest. Please listen to what I said in detail."
Li Shimin nodded slightly when he heard this.
"I think what I saw today is the most beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. They are the Three Character Classic, hospitals, wound sutures, cement, and yam, a new grain species whose output is temporarily uncertain."
"The output of new grain varieties has yet to be verified by time, so I won't mention it here. I will first talk about my views on the "Three Character Classic", hospitals and cement. First of all, I will talk about the "Three Character Classic". I think this article is not only Lang Lang's It is very popular, and there are many allusions in it. If it can be promoted throughout the world, it will be of great help to the enlightenment of young children."
Li Shimin nodded when he heard this and said:
“What about hospitals and cement?”
Fang Xuanling heard this and said:
"Hospitals and cement, the former can reduce the pain of the people of the Tang Dynasty, and the latter can greatly shorten the travel time between various places in the Tang Dynasty, speed up the exchanges between the people and the rule of the court. It only takes time to accumulate before it can have a big effect. Therefore, I believe that if the imperial court can make good use of it, the people of the Tang Dynasty will have enough food and clothing in less than ten years, and usher in an unprecedented prosperous age."
Li Shimin laughed loudly when he heard this, took Fang Xuanling's hand and said:
"What Xuan Ling said is very popular with me. I believe that as long as you and I, the monarchs and ministers, work together, we will create an unprecedented prosperous age for our Tang Dynasty."
Fang Xuanling was also very excited when he heard this, he bowed his hands and said:
"Old minister, it is a great honor to be respected by His Majesty. I will do my best for the rest of my life to fulfill this wish for Your Majesty."
Li Shimin helped Fang Xuanling up with both hands and said movedly:
"My dear, please get up quickly."
After the two sat down again, Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling's gray hair and suddenly said with emotion:
"It would be great if Keming was still here."
When Fang Xuanling heard Li Shimin's words, she also thought of her good friend who had known him for many years. Yes, if Keming was still here, she wouldn't have to work so hard as now.
He sighed and said:
"Your Majesty, please express your condolences."
Li Shimin nodded slightly when he heard this.
After a while, the two people's emotions recovered a little, and Li Shimin asked again:
"Xuanling, what official position do you think it would be more appropriate for me to reward Qin Ming?"
After hearing this, Fang Xuanling thought for a while and then said:
"Qin Ming is proficient in arithmetic, observance of things, and has outstanding talents. According to my experience, it is quite appropriate for him to serve in the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works. Please ask Your Majesty to determine the specific official position to be granted to him."
Li Shimin nodded when he heard this. He knocked on the armrest and said:
"Yes, what Xuan Ling said makes sense. I will think about it after I return to the palace. There is one more thing. After Xuan Ling returns, remember to write a memorial on the implementation of the Three Character Classic and submit it to the court tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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At the end of the Youshi period, Chang'an City, the Imperial Palace, and the Li Zheng Hall
Li Shimin put down the tea cup, looked at Empress Changsun and said:
"Guanyin Maid, where did Qin Ming learn his skills?"
Queen Changsun was stunned for a moment when she heard this. She walked to Li Shimin and sat down next to her and said:
"I have never thought about this question before. Has Erlang ever asked the child?"
Li Shimin shook his head when he heard this, and then said:
"I told you that I once sent people to investigate Qin Ming. Before August last year, he was no different from an ordinary boy. But since August, he has become enlightened. You said that among them Is there any hidden secret?"
Empress Changsun knew that her husband was suspicious again. She took Li Shimin's hand and said softly:
"I once heard that when a wise king meets a wise minister, the country will prosper, and when a wise minister meets a wise king, his reputation will be prominent. In the Qin Dynasty, Gan Luo was the prime minister at the age of twelve. Now that your majesty has to meet Qin Ming, how do you know it is not him or me? Where is Gan Luo from the Tang Dynasty? Your Majesty should be happy that your Majesty can meet such an amazing and talented young man as Qin Ming, which shows that the Tang Dynasty is on the rise."
Li Shimin felt very happy when he heard this. He stood up and took Queen Changsun into his arms and said:
"Guanyin, what you say makes sense, what you say makes sense."
Empress Changsun leaned into Li Shimin's arms with a blush on her face. Then she thought of what she saw and heard in the Qin Mansion today, and she continued:
"Erlang, we still need to make early plans for the marriage of Li Zhi, Xiyao and Qin Ming."
Li Shimin was stunned for a moment when he heard this and said:
"Why did Maid Guanyin say this?"
Queen Changsun said worriedly:
"I made an observation in the backyard of the Qin Mansion today. It is indeed as my father said. None of the girls around Qin Ming are simple. They are not only outstanding in appearance, but also have their own strengths. Some are proficient in arithmetic, and some are proficient in arithmetic. There are some who are proficient in medicine and martial arts, so I want to decide on the names of Li Zhi and Xiyao as soon as possible."
Li Shimin nodded when he heard this. He also noticed this. He thought for a while and said:
"Although Qin Ming, the child, has made some achievements, it is not enough for me to betroth both daughters to him, and even if I agree now, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty will not agree, so this matter will have to wait. "
"Besides, my daughter is the best and most sensible woman in the world. She is not comparable to those vulgar girls. Guanyin Maid, just relax."
Queen Changsun naturally understood the truth, and then thought of the well-behaved and sensible nature of her two daughters, and gradually felt relieved.
When Queen Changsun was distracted, Li Shimin picked up Queen Changsun.
I don’t know if he really responded to that sentence. If a man eats too much, a woman can’t stand it. Li Shimin feels that the Guanyin maid in his arms is particularly attractive.
He whispered in Empress Changsun's ear in a frivolous tone:
"Mr. Guanyin, it's getting late. Let's finish the things we didn't finish during the day, right?"
Empress Changsun blushed instantly. She suddenly thought of what happened in Qin Ming's study during the day. She couldn't help but patted Li Shimin on the shoulder and said:
"Erlang...you..."
After a while, Li Shimin put Queen Changsun on the big bed, and soon the clothes were thrown outside the bed.
half an hour later
"Erlang, I...concubine, I can't do it anymore, you...let me go..."
After another half-quarter of an hour, Queen Changsun's voice became hoarse.
"Er... Lang..., slave... family, really can't do it anymore..."
That night, the big bed in Lizhengdian shook for a long time before it stopped.
Li Shimin leaned on the edge of the bed and felt refreshed. He glanced at Empress Changsun who was sleeping in his arms and murmured:
"This yam is indeed a good thing. Fortunately, when I came back, I specifically asked for some from Qin Ming and brought it back."
Li Shimin stretched out his hand to comb the wet hair on Queen Changsun's face, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Tomorrow I have to ask the imperial chef to make some yams for Guanyin to try."
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