Chapter 7 Roast Leg of Lamb
In this era of divine authority, the emperor is the supreme existence between heaven and earth. The so-called true emperor is not the "second-generation official" who has just become a short-term "small emperor" to adapt to it, even if he is in front of him a "child emperor".
However, Li Xian, the fat emperor, obviously did not have so many rules and spoke very casually, which made Qin Rui's heart, which was like a deer, slowly calmed down.
The royal family is very strict in discipline for their children. In addition to having a lot of rules to abide by, a gentleman must also be proficient in everything. Although Li Xian is so fat that he can't get on a horse, hold a bow, and learn martial arts. He has relatively more time to spare, but it is not possible for him to go there.
After becoming the prince, he had to be careful to serve the "Two Saints" and avoid being impeached by censors. Therefore, he had no chance to go out at all. He was full of curiosity about the outside world, so he talked about the interesting things about the Luoyang market that Qin Rui said.
Halfway through the conversation, Li Xian was so arrogant that he was hungry again, but the butts of the palace servants who were serving were opened. Qin Rui, who had become bolder, proposed to eat roast lamb legs. This dish was his specialty. Since Li Xian was so loyal enough to be "buddy" and did not let him kneel down and reply, it would be okay if he had a round stomach.
In the empty venue outside the hall, Qin Shi was serving Li Xian for tea, while Qin Rui was holding a knife, cutting the legs of lamb from the bonfire, while smiling and talking about the embarrassing things their brothers did in Luoyang City, which caused Li Xian, who was not a few years older than them, to laugh.
When I was visiting the "Red Building", I was caught by my father and third uncle and beat him back to the scam, or teased Wu Hou when I bet on a curfew with my companions, or I was riding a tall horse and beating the playboys in Luoyang City under the name of the emperor's personal army. Anyway, my life was enjoyable and better than a living god.
Although Li Xian envied their lives, what he even more envied was the brotherly relationship between them. He was born in the royal family and never enjoyed such brotherly feelings. After all, there was only one chair in the world. Since he was lucky enough to be reincarnated into the imperial family, who would be willing to be stepped on the soles of his feet for the rest of his life?
Just as Emperor Gaozu once sighed in his later years, if there had not been a military order in Jinyang or the world had not been conquered, the Li family would have been forever stopped as the Duke of Tang, and then the Prince Yin and Emperor Taizong would not have been incompatible with each other, and it would be considered safe to have to kill each other. Naturally, he would not have to turn against his father and son, and the white-haired man would have sent a black-haired man.
At a moment, Qin Rui put the roasted lamb legs with tender and tender inside on the plate, and then made a gesture of invitation, which allowed the emperor of the Tang Dynasty to taste the dishes he cooked. It was still a very honorable thing for Qin Rui.
Seeing that his cousin forgot to test the poison, Qin Shi, who was beside him, planned to fill in the procedure, but at this moment, the fat emperor Li Xian raised his hand to stop him, then picked up the knife beside the table, cut a piece into his mouth, chewing it, and nodded with satisfaction.
Did Qin Rui forget it? No, of course no, he just wanted to see if the "Six Emperors Pills" known for their incompetence in history are so incompetent as mentioned in history books. After all, that thing was written by the winner, and there are countless examples of tampering. Since there is a chance to verify it, why give up!
Seeing Li Xian eating his roasted meat happily, Qin Rui couldn't help but sigh in his heart that practice is really the only criterion for testing truth. History really can't stand the scrutiny. Isn't this an obvious rule?
"Your Majesty, how can you not have wine without meat? Although the wine in this wine gourd is not as good as the imperial wine, it is better than the strong one. It is a good thing that can solve the sorrow. Wouldn't you come to have a few sips?" After saying that, he took two big mouthfuls in front of Li Xian, and then presented it with both hands. Everything should not be too excessive. One test would be enough, otherwise it would cause the emperor to get angry, which would not be able to withstand it.
After laughing and scolding Qin Rui, Li Xian worked hard and took a few big sips. Because he couldn't control such a strong wine for a while, he almost choked with tears.
After laughing, he sighed again. His incompetence is well known. Even the guards knew that the emperor could not even control his own women. How could such a monarch be followed by his swearing death!
"Qin Rui, are all civil and military officials in the court? Inside and outside the palace, I am an incompetent emperor and I am not worthy of occupying the country of the Tang Dynasty! Yes, I can't even control a woman, so how can I call him the descendants of Emperor Taizong!"
Seeing the emperor's expression and words change, Qin Rui gave his cousin a lamb leg and signaled him to go down first.
Then he sued him, sat on the ground, and while drinking, he said, "Your Majesty, every family has a difficult time chanting, who hasn't had any bad things yet!
Let’s talk about my father. The same qualifications, military service, and military achievements are not much different, but others have become generals, and even the posts of juniors who are younger than him. But he is not happy yet, and those who are content will always be happy.”
"So life with shortcomings is life. If you live this life in a simple way, what's the point of living? Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor, and you'll just be treated as a life hardship if you have temporary grievances.
When Emperor Wu of Han first ascended the throne, his situation was very similar to His Majesty's current situation, but in the end it was not hard to go through hardships. He slashed the shame of the Han Dynasty for seventy years and finally became an emperor for the ages.
The Tang Dynasty did not distinguish between boundaries in politics, and opened its arms openly. It did not distinguish between races in economy, and competed to make a living. The tribes did not distinguish between Hu and Han, and were all subjects. Taizong and the late emperor were generous and open-minded, confident and tolerant. The rule of Zhenguan and Yonghui made our dynasty stand above all countries.
There will be times when the wind and waves are long, and the sails are flying across the vast ocean. Your Majesty has inherited such a great empire and should have confidence in yourself!"
If you don’t say much, can you say what else? Could it be that your kid will be deposed in no time? Then your mother will depose your brother and become the founding of the Kaiyuan Kingdom by herself?
There was only one result of this. The fat man in front of him must have dragged himself and his whole family to Dongshikou for the crime of alienating the flesh and blood of the Tian family. Qin Rui would not do such a loss-making business.
Perhaps it was because I hadn't heard such a close word for many years, or I hadn't heard the problem in Qin Rui's words, Li Xian wrinkled and did not stretch a lot. After another sip of wine, he said lightly: "I really didn't expect that although you are not old, you really speak very well.
The Qin family is a family of martial honors. Your father and grandfather are all brave generals on the battlefield. In your generation, you know how to think. It's great. If you have a son like this, the hero can be smiling in the sky." After saying that, Li Xian stood up, shook his robe, and stood up to walk towards the hall.
After respectfully bowing to the emperor, Qin Rui cleaned up the bonfire and thought to himself that Li Xian was actually pretty good. If he hadn't been the mother of the Eternal Empress, he would have been a benevolent and righteous monarch.
Unfortunately, good people often die in the hands of witnesses. There are not so many ifs in history, and there is no medicine for regret in this world. His fat jade is destined to not get the glory and shinyness of history.
Chapter completed!