In the early dynasty, hundreds of civil and military officials stood around
They discussed some state affairs.
Someone discovered that Cheng Yaojin was not present.
First, Xu Jingzong said: "It seems unreasonable for Duke Lu not to come to court every other day in these three days."
Youying said to him: "Even if he is a great hero, his merits are not as high as those of the Duke of Qi, but the Duke of Qi will always come to the court in the morning."
"Yes, Qi Guogong is currently controlling the floods and has not been able to come to court. Compared with him, Lu Guogong is really child's play."
"That's because Lu Guogong is becoming more and more arrogant. What's the point of not coming to court?"
These people stand on the opposite side of Cheng Yaojin.
The opinions of these people, such as Du Ruhui, Qin Qiong and others, do not agree.
"I entrust Lu Guogong with some matters to deal with, and sometimes I can't get out of it. Isn't it normal?"
"Yes, everything is based on your Majesty's orders. I support Mr. Lu."
The words left some people speechless, and they were about to refute.
But I heard someone shouting: "It's Duke Lu who is here, and he has caught up."
Cheng Yaojin was walking into the palace in a swaggering manner.
With such an arrogant move, I'm afraid only he can pull it off.
"What is Mr. Lu Guo holding in his hand?"
People's eyes moved to Cheng Yaojin's hands.
"Is it Liuli?! Transparent Liuli?"
Someone recognized it.
If Li Min heard this, he would definitely despise him.
It's just an ordinary glass bottle, these people are really rubes.
"Gong Lu, what is that in your hand?"
Xu Jingzong approached him shamelessly.
"Hmph, who was talking bad about Mr. Lu just now?!"
Qin Qiong couldn't stand it and retorted directly.
Xu Jingzong laughed.
"Don't take it seriously, I was just complaining."
Cheng Yaojin looked down upon the man named Xu and ignored his existence.
"Go away, don't mess with me!"
"yes……"
Xu Jingzong was disappointed.
Fang Xuanling asked: "Gong Lu, what is that in your hand?"
He wanted to answer the old friend's question.
But it’s just: “I’ll find out soon.”
But there was no answer, what on earth did he want to do?
…
"Your Majesty is here!"
At this time the eunuch shouted.
Li Shimin walked in from the outside looking dusty.
Slowly sat on the dragon chair.
His face was solemn, as if he had something on his mind.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
All the ministers saluted at the same time.
"All my dear friends, no courtesy!"
Li Shimin's eyes moved around until he saw Cheng Yaojin.
"Zhijie, how did things go?"
he asked as soon as he arrived.
The matter entrusted to him yesterday was the method of Liuli.
"Your Majesty, I'm not done yet!"
Cheng Yaojin said.
You can hear Xu Jingzong whispering on the side: If you dare to speak so loudly before it is completed, you will be in trouble soon!
Sure enough, Li Shimin was angry.
"What! You didn't finish it, are you going to be punished?"
This is such a big thing! He didn't even finish it.
No face was given to Li Shimin at all.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin was not in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, I tried to ask him, but I couldn't get the answer. He refused to tell me, and I couldn't do anything about it, but I got something better!"
What Li Min didn't want to say, Cheng Yaojin couldn't hold a knife to his neck and question him.
He can't do this kind of thing, and he won't do it.
I would rather be punished than force him to do something he doesn't want to do.
"What could be better than glass?"
Li Shimin was curious.
Everyone was even more curious.
Cheng Yaojin said proudly: "The answer is in my hands!"
Only then did people realize that the reason why he dared to come today was probably because he had the answer in his hands, right?
"What is it?"
"it is this!"
Cheng Yaojin raised his hand.
Li Shimin couldn't see clearly.
"Look closer!"
"yes!"
Cheng Yaojin took the bottle and headed to Li Shimin's location.
Li Shimin took a look.
"This is just glass! What is there to see?"
"Your Majesty, you don't know. This is wine!"
When Cheng Yaojin said this, everyone was puzzled.
liquor?
It doesn't look like it.
The wine in ancient times was turbid, so this is obviously clear water, okay?
There is a poem that says, "A pot of turbid wine is a joy to meet," which means that the color of wine in ancient times was turbid.
But in their view, it is transparent.
"Zhijie, don't fool me, I will be angry."
This is also different from the wine Li Shimin drank.
Cheng Yaojin was proud.
"This is worry-free wine. One cup is worth ten bowls of fruit wine, and it is more mellow and delicious. It is also not sweet and has more topping, so you can drink it without worries!"
oh?
Everyone was puzzled.
"Don't lie to me, Duke Lu. How can wine be like this?"
"Yes, I'm afraid this kind of wine does not exist in this world."
"Don't believe it? I can't help it. I was drunk by it yesterday! You know, I can drink twenty bowls!"
Cheng Yaojin said while holding two bottles of liquor.
Li Shimin is also a good drinker.
He also knew about Cheng Yaojin's drinking capacity.
The wine that can make him drunk must be strong alcohol.
He suddenly said: "You know the rules, get some for me to try!"
Unexpectedly, his words were opposed by the ministers.
"Your Majesty, you can't do it. The origin of this thing is unknown! You can't do it!"
"You can let Lu Guogong try it first!"
Cheng Yaojin was unhappy.
"Do you think I will harm His Majesty? This wine is a good thing. If it is promoted in the future, it can increase the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty!"
Cheng Yaojin said this, and Li Shimin wanted to give it a try even more.
"Here, get me a drink!"
Everyone wants to object.
But Li Shimin stared back.
"No one is allowed to say anything! Otherwise I will be angry."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Cheng Yaojin ordered someone to bring the cup.
The wine was poured.
As soon as the lid of this wine is opened, the aroma of wine comes out.
People around him immediately praised: This wine is very fragrant! It must taste very good!
After a while, a young eunuch brought the wine glass to him.
Li Shimin took it, put it next to his nose, and took a deep breath.
He praised: "The taste is extremely fragrant and rich. It is a wine I have never tried before!"
After finishing it, he drank it all in one gulp, and his face immediately turned rosy.
Everyone stared at him closely, fearing that something had happened to him.
"Good wine, indeed good wine. With this wine, who would drink fruit wine? This wine must be popularized."
This may be the highest praise given by Li Shimin.
Cheng Yaojin smiled proudly.
Then Li Shimin asked: "By the way, how to brew this wine?"
"This has to come from him! The method is with him, I just get this wine from him."
Li Shimin understood who Cheng Yaojin was talking about.
"It's him again!"
He wondered why he, Li Min, was everywhere.
The matter with Liuli last time was not over yet, and Wuyoujiu came again.
Is there anything that Li Min can't do?
Was it wrong to drive him out of the palace?
At this time, he couldn't help but let Li Min come back.