Chapter 550: Embarrassing Li Chengqian, the promotion of candy
After the New Year, news came from the imperial court.
The eldest princes Li Chengqian and Li Jing led a large army to support Liangzhou.
On this day, Li Shimin and hundreds of civil and military officials left the west of the city, intending to send Li Chengqian off to the expedition.
But until Chen hour, no one came out to see him off.
This made Li Shimin a little puzzled.
He asked his subordinates:
"Didn't I tell you that my son is going on an expedition today, why don't you see any common people coming out to see you off?"
He was obviously unhappy.
When Li Chengqian saw this, he went crazy.
No matter what, he was fighting for the Tang Dynasty.
What do these people think?
Why doesn't anyone come out to send it off?
Compared with Li Min, his popularity among the people is simply inferior.
"Back to Your Majesty, we informed you yesterday, posted a notice, and published it in the newspaper."
But at this time, Hou Junji stood up.
"Your Majesty, I saw a piece of news this morning. It seems that Shengtang Group is running some kind of promotion. Anyone who comes to Shengtang Group can get a candy for free."
candy?
What it is?
This will be used to deceive children in future generations.
Unexpectedly, Li Min was actually used in ancient times.
And they also chose the day when Li Chengqian set off for the expedition.
It's better now, Shengtang Group is now overcrowded.
But in the west of the city, no common people were present. There were only civil and military officials and the army. The army was supposed to maintain order, but now it's better, there is no need at all, because no common people came out, they are all one's own, so what can we maintain?
"Father, the sixth brother did this on purpose. It is clear that I am going to go on an expedition today, and the people should come out to welcome me, but because of his relationship, I am completely embarrassed!"
A prince went to war for the country, but no one came to see him off. Whoever this was would be unhappy.
Empress Changsun said: "Perhaps this is a coincidence, maybe the Shengtang Group purchased a large amount of sugar cane years ago. Maybe this candy is related to that sugar cane!?"
"What kind of sugar can be produced from sugar cane? It's just gray sugar, and it's not delicious! The word "candy" has fruit in it, so it must be something like fruit!"
Hou Junji said.
Gray sugar is the first sugar boiled from sugar cane. Although it has some sweetness, it has a lot of residue and a bitter taste."
This is also because the craftsmanship there is not good.
But Li Minlai was unusual.
Cheng Yaojin said: "I also heard from the Sixth Prince that he seems to be buying a lot of sugar cane to produce a new product. Judging by time, the candy must be made from sugar cane!"
"When I passed by Shengtang Group yesterday, I smelled a very rich and sweet smell. It was the smell of sugar cane!"
Fang Xuanling also said.
More people joined the discussion.
More and more people are joining in, and they even forget about today’s expedition.
This made Li Chengqian very angry.
"Don't you all care about my king's expedition?"
He finally said this.
Only then did everyone realize that they were wrong.
Then he stopped talking.
But Li Shimin was still on top of the candy.
"What is that candy? Can anyone get it?"
"Father?"
Li Chengqian was about to explode.
"Qian'er, just wait!"
Obviously, Li Shimin was attracted by the candy.
Because of curiosity and because Li Shimin loves sweets.
The only sweets available at this time were gray sugar, maltose, and honey.
The appearance of candy made him yearn for it.
The people below dare not neglect.
"We haven't gotten this yet... Why don't we ask General Cheng to go there? He is familiar with the Sixth Prince!"
Li Shimin heard this.
"That's fine!"
Everyone was shocked now.
Why is Li Shimin like this?
Ignore Li Chengqian's expedition?
"Zhijie, just go once! Go and come back quickly!"
"Yes, my subjects will go now!"
Cheng Yaojin then rode towards the Shengtang Group.
I won't be able to come back for less than ten minutes.
Li Shimin continued: "Okay, Qian'er, I wish you go to defend the Tang Dynasty and come back victorious!"
Li Chengqian was frightened by this sudden change.
Li Shimin is still of great importance.
This matter needs to be dealt with now.
But from Li Chengqian’s point of view, that’s not the case.
Why do you want to let yourself go first?
But what can he do?
Li Shimin said this, so he could only thank him.
"My son will definitely drive the foreign enemies out of the Tang Dynasty! And bring peace to the Tang Dynasty!"
He will definitely succeed here. With Li Min's three treasures here, it will be embarrassing if he doesn't succeed.
"Okay, okay, if you need anything, you can send a message directly to me. I will definitely give you better help!"
"Yes, your father is right, and I see that your sixth brother seems to be researching a very powerful weapon. If possible, ask him for it for my mother's sake and help you succeed!"
"It's the sixth brother again. Mother, please stop talking about him. My sons and daughters will go crazy hearing his name every day!"
"Qian'er, what's your attitude! Apologize to your mother quickly!"
Li Shimin said suddenly.
Li Chengqian was so frightened that he said: "My mother, my queen, and my son, I know that I was wrong!"
"Okay, Your Majesty, Gan'er is just talking angrily. One day he will know!"
"Okay, it's getting late, let's go quickly."
"Yes! Li Jing, let's go!"
So Li Chengqian led the army and headed west, but he had not gone far yet.
Cheng Yaojin is back.
He holds a box in his hand.
Then he arrived in front of Li Shimin.
When Li Shimin saw this, he turned around.
Others were even more so, staring at that box.
Originally, everyone was watching Li Chengqian off, but now it's good that no one pays attention to Li Chengqian's expedition.
On the contrary, he focused his attention on the box.
"Is this candy?"
Li Shimin asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty, please open it and take a look!"
Li Shimin opened it in front of everyone.
When the box was opened, there was really a dazzling array of things inside.
Beautiful packages appear in front of you one by one.
"Is this candy?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, please see, these are milk candies, soft candies, jelly beans, lollipops, tamarind candies..."
Cheng Yaojin counted them as if they were family treasures.
"Let me have a taste!"
Li Shimin took out a toffee and ate it.
As soon as I ate, my whole expression brightened.
"It's sweet, with a hint of rich milk flavor! Good stuff! Good stuff! It's so delicious."
After finishing, he looked at Queen Changsun again.
"Queen, would you like to try this too?"
He took out the gummy candy and gave it to Queen Changsun.
She was not polite and started eating directly.
"This gummy is so delicious. It has a hint of fruit flavor, and it's not too sweet. It tastes just right!"
The two couples started tasting, even forgetting that they were still in the west of the city.
At the same time, people were slowly appearing nearby.
After they got the candies, they came here.
But there was no sign of Li Chengqian.
What I saw was Li Shimin and the Queen trying to eat candies.