Chapter 200 [Develop people's livelihood and kill Liaodong]
"good!"
Li Shimin slapped the armrest of the dragon chaise and shouted: "Since King Zhao is also surprised, I might as well let you lead this matter. You are the King Zhao of the Western Palace, the Grand Governor of Youyan Land, and you also govern the Henan Road and Hedong Road. If the Japanese envoys want to come to Chang'an, they must enter the Central Plains through Youyan Land. If you don't have your approval, they may not be easy to walk along the way."
"Your Majesty, don't worry!"
Li Yun still smiled and said, "Our Hebei people are simple and treat their friends in a foreign country with warmth like spring breeze. Even if there are some bandits in the mountains and forests, I believe they will give me three points of slightness. They will definitely not rob the Japanese mission, let alone those who kill people and take money..."
"I'll be relieved if you have your guarantee!"
Li Shimin was very satisfied and suddenly asked Li Yun again: "Do you need to give you some military service?"
Li Yun said twice and said with a smile: "There are three thousand Xuan Armored Iron Cavalry in Fanyang City. What kind of ceremonial guards in the Tang Dynasty can compare with them? Your Majesty simply wants to show his power. Xuan Armored Iron Cavalry guarantees to make you majestic..."
Li Shimin was even more satisfied and felt that this nephew was really considerate.
The emperor couldn't help but laugh and scold, saying, "You little brat, don't always smile badly! I don't know that you are not bad in nature, but I thought you were going to use something bad."
Li Yun smiled and showed his white teeth, and said insincerely: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will only be bad to those who should be bad."
Li Shimin did not doubt that he was there, nodded and said, "Although Japan is just a small country, Japan's mission is a big deal. You must not act perfunctorily. You must let them feel the mind of the Tang Dynasty. When they come to the Central Plains with a warm pillow, we must show the magnanimity of the Supreme Kingdom."
Li Yun said twice and smiled and promised: "Don't worry, I'll do my business, I guarantee that I will satisfy you, and I feel very surprised."
"good!"
Li Shimin laughed loudly and said comfortably: "I am waiting for your surprise, you will always surprise people."
At this time, the minister of the Honglu Temple approached and continued, "Since Your Majesty and King Zhao have agreed, should I ask me to reply to the Japanese envoy?"
Li Shimin nodded and said with a little thought: "They want to send out a delegation of tens of thousands of people. It will take several months just to cross the sea to travel. Even if they are asked to leave now, I am afraid they will have to wait until the end of the year. Please inform me, don't let others wait stupidly."
The minister hurriedly bowed and agreed.
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The morning court time should last for two hours as usual.
But today there are always some accidents, which lead to the failure of real government affairs to handle a few things. Seeing that it was already noon, both the emperor and the ministers were a little tired. Only Li Yun was so energetic that he suddenly said, "Your Majesty, in fact, my main purpose here is to the Yellow River."
This is the reason why he returned from Hebei Road.
But Li Shimin suddenly waved his hand and said helplessly: "The court has been in dispute for a long time at this time. We had to continue the dispute today. More than 500 ministers went to court, and almost caught up with the dynasty meeting twice a year. I was really troubled by them. I guess the ministers themselves also had trouble..."
The emperor did not continue to say this, but just kept giving Li Yun a hint with his eyes.
Li Yun's heart moved slightly, and from the corner of his eyes, he saw several ministers standing up, among which was the hard old man Wei Zheng, who probably had been waiting to debate with him.
He suddenly laughed and said, "From Hebei to Chang'an, he traveled two thousand miles a long distance. He rushed to the palace this morning and couldn't even have a bite of breakfast. Now he felt hungry in his stomach and suddenly he couldn't get anything up."
"Then you have to have a meal!"
Li Shimin is a very good supporting actor and immediately took over Li Yun's words.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne and spoke slowly, saying, "This morning court has a lot of discussions. Seeing that the time has come, all the ministers are a little tired. Let's go to the court. Don't leave after the court is dispersed. You can ask the Jinwu Guard to take it to the Imperial Garden to prepare to participate in the next flower viewing conference!"
He stopped and then said, "Eat, drink, drink and have fun. I will participate at that time. Let's take a break from my busy schedule with you all..."
Then he slowly stood up, and finally said two words in a deep voice, saying: "Sanchao!"
The civil and military ministers in the hall stood up together, bowed and let the emperor leave first.
According to the usual example, the emperor usually leaves the hall from the back door first, and then the ministers can leave the main door one after another. In addition to the emperor who can leave from the back, the same can be done for underage princes. If the prince is already an adult, he can only choose to go out from the main door.
But today is a bit special. Li Shimin suddenly waved to Li Yun and said, "King Zhao and I will go with you."
Li Yun was slightly stunned and said in surprise: "I am a vassal king, and I have grown up."
Although he is not very proficient in court affairs, he still knows some simple common sense.
But Li Shimin glared and scolded: "You are holding Zhinu in your arms, don't you see Zhinu already asleep? Do you have to be cruel to wake him up and let this brother stumble and leave by yourself."
This is the excuse the emperor found.
Li Yun looked at Li Zhi who was sleeping in his arms.
The little guy's face was red and tired, and he actually vomited a snot bubble while sleeping soundly.
It takes at least two hours for morning court, and it takes four hours for later generations. It is great to have a five-year-old child sit for such a long time and be able to hold on until now to sleep.
At this time, Li Shimin waved at him again and signaled to follow him to walk through the corner door behind the screen. Li Yun no longer refused and hugged Li Zhi and followed obediently.
When the two figures left, the ministers of the hall slowly turned around. A group of Jinwu Guards were waiting respectfully at the door, and invited the Dukes and the big men to go to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers.
So everyone came out one after another and chatted under the guidance of Jinwu Guard.
There were several princes in the crowd who looked very bad. They looked back from time to time and then sighed softly.
These princes include Crown Prince Li Chengqian, King Wei Li Tai, King Wu Li Ke, and King Chu Li You. In fact, they are not yet adults, so they can leave from the corner gate of the court hall.
But before leaving, Li Shimin glanced at them with a few eyes, obviously not wanting them to leave from there today.
...
The ministers walked from the front, and the emperor and Li Yun walked from the back. Although the roads were different, they had different paths. Seeing that the Imperial Garden of the Harem was ahead, Li Shimin suddenly stopped.
Li Yun's heart moved and he stopped holding Li Zhi.
The emperor slowly turned around and looked straight at Li Yun. After a long time, he suddenly asked, "I want you to answer again. You are holding Li Zhi just because he is young."
Li Yun took a light breath and said as if he was pointing out: "I can only agree to you half."
Li Shimin's eyes stern!
Li Yun said again: "No one expected the future. If one day the other brothers were disobedient, I would hold Li Zhi and ascend the throne and let him sit on the dragon throne in the hall."
"What if the other brothers are very obedient?" Li Shimin's eyes were fierce, as if he wanted to see Li Yun's bones.
Li Yun was not afraid and smiled: "Then I hugged Li Zhi just because he is young."
The emperor pondered slightly, and soon breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face, and said with emotion: "Actually, this is great. With you in the world, I will always feel at ease."
Speaking of this, he looked at Li Yun and suddenly asked again: "Tell me what is the purpose of digging the Yellow River?"
This time my tone became more serious.
Li Yun held Li Zhi with one hand, and slowly popped out two fingers with the other hand. He didn't speak, but just looked at Li Shimin with a smile.
"good!"
Li Shimin spitted out a word and said, "What I guessed is right. You dig the Yellow River and kill two birds with one stone..."
He said, and then said, "Kill Liaodong!"
Li Yun smiled and said leisurely: "Develop people's livelihood!"
These are the two intentions of digging the Yellow River.
Although the emperor and him had never discussed it, they had reached a tacit understanding in their hearts. Sometimes Li Yun himself also felt strange why Li Shimin always agreed to his ideas every time.
He had thought about it many times, but unfortunately he never understood why he had such a tacit understanding.
At this moment, I suddenly heard the little Li Zhi in my arms humming twice, as if I wanted to turn over and continue to sleep soundly. The little guy was obviously sitting in a happy dream, and he was muttering to call out big brother.
The voice is cute and cute.
Li Yun slowly let out a sigh and said to Li Shimin solemnly: "For the future of my younger brothers and for the future of poor people, I must dig up the Yellow River. No matter who comes to stop me, I will not give him a good face."
Li Shimin said quietly with his hands behind his back: "If you need to kill someone, let me bear the infamy..."
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Chapter completed!