The Yiyang Prince's Mansion was a big treat, but the people in his mansion were invited. Not only those officials, but even the servants ate the braised pork invented by the prince.

The so-called "The spring scenery in the garden cannot be kept in check, and a red apricot tree comes out of the wall." There are so many people talking. There is a braised pork made of pork in the palace of Yiyang. It is said to have a great taste and is very popular in Chang'an City.

The commercial area of ​​Chang'an City is divided into two cities: east and west, located in the southeast and southwest of the imperial city. What modern people call buying things is from here.

Chang'an West City.

In the past few days, the butcher shop owners in the West Market were extremely excited. The pork that could not be sold was purchased by the Yiyang Prince's Mansion, Yin Guojiu Mansion and Yun Guogong Mansion, and a long-term supply agreement was signed. This led to the market out of stock and the price soared. The same was true for peanuts and fruits in the Pepper Shoots Mansion (vegetable shop).

In the Shu Palace next to the Yiyang Palace.

When Shu King Li Ke saw the chief and master Quan Wanji, he said, "Master, what's the name of this King of Yiyang? When did he know how to cook? I heard that he cooked by himself. It's really unconventional."

Quan Wanji was a little amused and cried, and he said, "Your Highness, do you still remember? A few days ago, our mansion and the Yiyang Prince's Mansion signed an agreement that all the pork distributed in Guanglu Temple will be replaced with the Yiyang Prince's Mansion with the Yiyang Prince's Mansion with mutton. It seems that His Highness Yiyang has planned it."

The people of the Tang Dynasty valued their promises, and those who agreed verbally would keep their promises.

Then, Quan Wanji said: "I have also heard that the pork prices in the east and west markets suddenly skyrocketed, and peanuts and fruits are out of stock."

Li Ke was also a little depressed when he said this. Just two days ago, he mocked Li You, thinking that he was sick with mutton for pork.

He smiled awkwardly and said, "You try to send someone to find out what's going on with this braised pork and peanuts."

"Yes, Your Highness." Quan Wanji responded.

At the same time, the depressed were also King Wei Li Tai and King Liang Li Yan. Their mansion also signed an agreement to exchange mutton for pork with the Yiyang Mansion. Zhou Qian did not go to the East Palace, not because he did not want to go, but because the East Palace was in the palace, and all the food supply was included in the imperial kitchen.

Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin's study room.

The Left Pushe and the Minister of War Fang Xuanling handed the memorial with both hands and stood aside with a worried face. Fang Xuanling was a famous prime minister during the Zhenguan period, and together with the late Du Ruhui, he called "Fang Mou Duan."

Li Shimin said, "Sit down."

Fang Xuanling thanked him and sat down, his expression still very serious.

The memorial was sent by General Li Jing.

At the beginning of last year, Murong Fuyun, Wang from Tuyuhun (now Qinghai, Gansu), refused to pay tribute. In June, the Tang Dynasty sent Duan Zhixuan, the general of the Left Guard, to lead the army to fight back, and Fuyun retreated and fled. On November 19, Fuyun made a comeback and attacked Liangzhou again.

At the beginning of this year, Li Shimin sent General Li Jing, the chief general of Xihaidao, the commander of the Ministry of War, Hou Junji, the chief general of Jishidao, the secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Rencheng Wang, the chief general of Shanshandao, Li Daozong, the governor of Liangzhou, Li Daliang, the chief general of the military commander of Qiemo, and the army of Turkic and Qieba Heli of the Tang Dynasty to attack Tuyuhun.

In the memorial, Li Jing said: "Your Majesty... Tuyuhun's terrain is high and the terrain is dangerous. Most of our soldiers suffer from night blindness and snow blindness. In addition, the rebel thief Fu Yun set fire to burn the forage. Our army's food and grass are not maintained. It is recommended to stop attacking temporarily and wait until the weather is suitable for the second half of the year and the forage is strong before conquering..."

After reading it, Li Shimin also frowned. He said, "Come here, chanting Changsun Wuji, Cen Wenben is here to discuss matters."

The eunuch general manager Wang De hurriedly sent someone to summon him.

Soon, Sun Wuji, Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, and Cen Wenben, Secretary of the Secretariat, came in.

"I have met Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji and Cen Wenben said.

After Li Shimin gave the throne, he handed Li Jing's memorial to Changsun Wuji and Cen Wenben to read.

Changsun Wuji is Li Shimin's childhood friend and Empress Changsun's elder brother. He is highly valued by Li Shimin. The two have a good personal relationship. He is the only one who can meet Li Shimin without notice and enter the harem to meet Empress Changsun. He is ranked first on the list of the Twenty-Four Meanorical Officials of Lingyan Pavilion.

He said, "Your Majesty, the general has made sense of consideration. This is a safe way. However, the army gathered in Longyou Road and spent a lot of money every day. It was delayed until summer, and the court could not afford it."

He made a lot of sense. More than 100,000 troops gathered in Longyou Road. People and horses chewed, and the consumption was astronomical. Retreat first, and then gathered again. The Tang Dynasty implemented the system of government troops. When going to war, it was necessary to gather from all over the place and then go to the war zone. Under the traffic conditions at that time, the process was long and the consumption was also huge.

Cen Wenben nodded and said, "I agree with Lord Changsun's opinion and should try to march as soon as possible."

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate. Li Jing knows military affairs well. Don't he know the difficulties of the court? Since he made this suggestion, he must have difficulties. I suggest that he trust Li Jing and adopt his suggestions."

Li Shimin had a headache and said, "I (except for major occasions such as court and sacrifice, Li Shimin generally does not call me) tend to march as soon as possible, but how can the problems Li Jing faces solve?"

Fang Xuanling said: "Yes, the climate in Tuyuhun is harsh, and it will snow in summer, so night blindness and snow blindness are even more difficult to overcome. The Tuyuhun people live here all year round and have adapted to the environment. At this time, there is little chance of victory."

Li Shimin asked: "Is there a way to overcome this night blindness? "

Changsun Wuji and Cen Wenben shook their heads together.

Li Shimin wanted to agree with Li Jing's opinion, but was a little unwilling to accept it, so he said: "Tomorrow is the beginning of the month, and it happens to be the Sun Dynasty. If you submit this issue to the court meeting, you may be able to come up with a solution."

"I will obey the order." Fang Xuanling and others all surrendered.

Li Shimin was in a bad mood and picked up the "Records of the Grand Historian" to read, but couldn't read a word.

At this time, he saw Wang De wanting to speak but stopping, Wang De: "Is there anything wrong?"

Wang De said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yin said that she had made some novel meals there, so please come and try it."

Li Shimin was irritated and wanted to relax, so he nodded.

Wang De said: "There is another thing. Queen Yin said that today is the birthday of His Highness the King of Yiyang. Please allow him to come with you."

Li Shimin frowned, and Li You's unsilent look appeared in front of him, and he felt a little unhappy. However, since today is his birthday, it's better to meet him. So he said, "It's right."

Li You received a summons and ordered him to enter the palace.

Li You felt unhappy when he heard that his domineering father Li Shimin had also gone. Li Shimin had never given Li You a good face over the years, either ignoring him or scolding him. As soon as Li You saw him, he lost his mood to enjoy the food.

"Oh, it's so boring." He originally wanted to celebrate his birthday with his best friends, but the emperor's orders were hard to violate, so he had to go.

Harem, Guangcui Hall.

When the Yin Concubine saw Li You, she said excitedly: "You'er, you have your birthday today, and your father will come in person."
Chapter completed!