Emperor Wen Zhao walked in front, and Fourth Master followed behind. The two passed through the palace and entered the small courtyard that was already covered with snow.
The ridges in the vegetable garden were covered with thick snow. Emperor Wen Zhao squatted down and dug his hands into the snow. The snow was already as deep as half an arm. "There are vines growing here. Do you know vines?"
The fourth master nodded, "It was introduced to the Central Plains from the Han Dynasty and is also known as Zhuge Cai. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang promoted its cultivation to feed the army."
Emperor Wen Zhao stood up and said, "In today's temperature, vines need to be covered over the winter. It's hard to say how low the temperature will be before they freeze to death. But this plant is cold-resistant and can withstand frost without dying. Even in the north, as long as it's not too cold
In the far north, this vegetable can survive the winter. It can be eaten from leaves to rhizomes. This vegetable is not worth food, but if it is grown, it can save the people from starving to death." He patted the snow off his arms.
Shoot, "When Tai|zu was alive, he tried to grow rice and various vegetables in the north, and was also looking for various cold-resistant crops."
As he said that, he continued walking forward, "What we grow here is highland barley. We have been trying to plant it, but it has never been successful. The yield is extremely low. I thought that it could be grown in a cold place like Tubo, and that it would be able to withstand the cold in another place, but I didn't expect that it would be able to withstand the cold in the plains."
Planting in regional areas is actually not as productive as planting in some high places. I have been planting for so many years and have tried all possible methods, but unfortunately, it still doesn’t work.”
The fourth master then said, "There is also a kind of rye, whose seeds should be found in the Western Regions. It is also cold-resistant and drought-resistant. I have heard of it before, so you can try it."
Emperor Wen Zhao smiled and said, "Look! That's it, that's why I chose you." After saying that, he took the fourth master and continued to walk inside. It was warm and cozy inside, a small room with simple decoration. The fourth master was
This is my third time coming here.
"Come up!" Emperor Wen Zhao sat on the kang and asked the fourth master to sit cross-legged on the kang.
Then Emperor Wen Zhao pointed to the two wooden boards and said, "Do you see what those are?"
The fourth master scanned it and saw that it was a huge territory that included the Northern Kingdom, the Central Plains and the South of the Yangtze River. He stretched out his hand, followed the undulating curves, and let out a long sigh.
Looking back, I saw a graph of dynasty changes.
Emperor Wen Zhao knew that the child had understood. He sighed, "On one side is a map of the vast territory that Taizu longed to realize, and on the other side is the current difficulty in the world. The map of the country is far away, and the current difficulty is very close. Near.
If we can't solve the difficulties here, let's talk about other things. This is the expectation left by Taizu to future generations! Overcome the current difficulties and manage such a vast country. Our Jin family has inherited this country, but everyone knows that this
Jiangshan is derived from the surname Chen. If Taizu's vision cannot be seen, my uncle, when he gets there someday, how can he have the face to face my uncle who has high hopes for me?"
Fourth Master was silent for a long time.
Emperor Wen Zhao said, "You are right. The hardest job in the world is to be the emperor, and the hardest job in the world is to be the prince. Since it is suffering, I have to choose a successor who can withstand the suffering.
You have tenacity, you have such a character, and your virtue is worthy of your position. This is the blessing of the world. If your virtue is not suitable, it will be a disaster. I asked you to be the prince. If I want you to be the prince, you must open the East Palace.
Make this prince a solid figure."
Tongtong didn't know what the Fourth Master was going to tell Emperor Wen Zhao.
She's in the conservatory with the Queen!
All kinds of flowers in the greenhouse are in bloom. Peonies and peonies are blooming at different times during this season.
Although Tongtong didn't know how to shape, she still knew how to do these things well. She took the scissors and helped the queen prune the branches that shouldn't be left on the pots of flowers. Some flowers were cut out.
Better flowering.
She cut them off one by one and put them on the tray.
The queen sat on the edge and put the bottle in her hands, and sent the waiters away. Then she said: "Although the Crown Princess of the East Palace is not a queen, she has to restrain herself according to the queen's requirements. I also know the difficulty of that position, and I can't
You are the master of the house, but everyone demands you as a king. If the king crosses the line, the ministers will not dare to say anything as long as it is not too excessive. But as the prince, if there is a slight mistake, the impeachment will appear in the court.
It is a complicated place, and we have to be careful. What’s more, from now on, the East Palace will be surrounded by people with all kinds of evil intentions... The troubles in the East Palace will be fully known by reading the history books."
Tongtong laughed, "Since Queen Mother knew, why didn't she stop Uncle Huang? Prince Yong's palace has been decorated, so it's really a pity that he can't live there."
The queen inserted the white peony and sighed, "Among the six sons, only Shilang has the qualifications to be a male lord. This is what your uncle's father said. He said that Dalang is a Ming lord, but not a male lord. Da Lang is a Ming lord, but he is not a male lord.
Chen needs a hero to get through this difficult time! He said that the Taizu chose him, and if he chooses his treasurer with selfish motives, he will not be able to live up to his old friend."
I see!
This made Tongtong not sure how to answer the question. She had to say: "I will tell Shiro later! Uncle Huang's expectations are so high, he may be frightened."
The queen shook her head, "That's what he wants to discuss with your uncle. I'm worried about you."
Tongtong was puzzled, "Why is the queen worried about me?"
"The queen's position is not as easy as you think!" The queen looked at the flower in her hand, "Just like the peony in her hand, when the wind comes, it cannot shake; when the rain comes, it has to pluck the petals and give them to
Others will protect you from the wind and rain. When the wind and rain pass, you have to carefully hide the missing petals so that others can see that the queen is still the same magnificent peony."
Tongtong smiled and said, "With you as a peony, I am not afraid! You and Uncle Huang have a long life. With you above me to protect me from wind and rain, what should I be afraid of?"
The queen shook her head and looked at the child, but said nothing else.
After playing for a long time, after seeing Tongtong off, the queen stood in the palace and watched Tongtong go for a long, long time.
Guo Daosheng whispered: "Your Majesty, the princess will always live in the East Palace from now on, and the days of being together will be later."
The queen didn't see this, but felt that she couldn't bear it. It felt a little distressing to lock a free child in the East Palace and live an upright life.
Lin Keyong was still making his final struggle: "Don't you want to think about this marriage anymore? Maybe there is a better boy besides Shiro?"
"There is only one prince in the world. I think I can't find another young man who can be the prince. I can't change him."
That's not what they said!
Tongtong pouted, "Then why didn't you stop me in the first place?"
Link's expression was rare and serious, "Son, in my father's heart, I also want to entrust the country that Taizu conquered to someone who can inherit Taizu's will."
Tongtong wondered, "Why does dad think Shiro is this person?"
Link looked at Tongtong and smiled, "Not only is Shiro such a person, my son is also such a person."
Tongtong's heart skipped a beat, and she was thinking that maybe Link had seen something.
Lin Keyong said, "Every time we talk about Taizu, the expressions on your and Shiro's eyes are different from others. Whenever we talk about the rules set by Taizu, only the looks in your and Shiro's eyes are known.
, how much do you agree with me. You seem casual and casual, but deep down you are stubborn and stubborn. You look at the world indifferently, but in fact you take some things very seriously. You keep saying that you ignore court affairs, but as a father, you know that when you look at the weather,
You never stop checking the rainfall."
No, that's not what I meant when I read those things.
"But you are worried, worried from the bottom of your heart." Link looked at her, "It's snowing, the snow is heavy, and there's going to be a disaster. Why have you been a vegetarian for many days in a row?" "I...
"
Link Yong looked at Tongtong, "My son has the world in his heart and is compassionate to all living beings. My son is tolerant to others and is affectionate and righteous. Then, the Shiro whom my son values must have a soft spot in his heart. As a father, I am often worried.
One is worried about the inheritance of this world; the other is worried that those with high virtues are inferior to others."
When Tongtong was told, she put down the needle and thread in her hand and looked at Link, "Dad, I... I'm actually more worried about you."
Are you worried about being a father?
"If I live in the palace, I will take my father with me. But if I live in the East Palace, where will my father live? After my grandparents return to the capital, there will be many people and things in the palace. How will you live your life without living with others for a long time?"
Tongtong said, "Dad, I don't worry about you being alone."
Link almost burst into tears, "Don't worry, daddy will take care of this."
What can be done?
Lin Keyong went to Emperor Wen Zhao and said, "Since the founding of Da Chen, there has never been an East Palace."
Yes! Aren't I just thinking about where to build the East Palace?
Link pointed towards the east and said, "Dongsheng Palace, that place is good."
Emperor Wen Zhao clicked on the Dongsheng Palace on the drawing and asked, "Is it a little empty?"
The planned area at that time was very large, but later there was no money to build it. After the space was enough, only half of the houses there were built at most, and the rest was dug into lakes, and the excavated soil became mountains of earth. Over the years, it was just simple
It was carefully taken care of. Because it was close to the front palace, few people in the harem came to see the scenery.
Plan it out there?
Link Yong said, "That's the only one that needs the least changes, and there is still enough space for expansion." Then he clicked from two places, "Open a door from here, and it will be not far from the inner palace. From the main entrance
And entering, it is independent of the inner palace, and it is convenient to meet with foreign ministers. There are better places in the palace than this." That's true.
Lin Keyong also said: "Please ask me to be the prince's teacher again and urge him to study."
Why do you want to be this official?
"Only after becoming an official, I can live in the East Palace whenever I want. It is inappropriate for my father-in-law to live with his son-in-law. But it is appropriate for my husband to live with his disciples. If I don't want to go back, I will live in front. I want to find him at night.
My brother had a long chat over drinks, wouldn't it be convenient for us brothers to meet?"
Emperor Wen Zhao then laughed, "Are you willing to let Tongtong become your concubine?"
Link sighed again, "She is suitable to be the concubine! With her young shoulders, she can't bear to shoulder the burden, but she can actually shoulder the burden and dares to shoulder the burden." He said with a frown, "Of course, the most important thing is
What's strange is that she is willing to leave me as her father, but she is reluctant to leave Silang. Silang can get a concubine, but I can't get a daughter. What can I do if I don't stick with you?"
If you agree, can I grant you a marriage?
Well! Let's grant the marriage! As for when to get married, it depends on when the prince clears up the trouble and sets a time for the Southwest Han family to return. As soon as the time is set, the wedding date will be set. After my eldest brother returns to the capital
, just get married.
Therefore, Emperor Wen Zhao granted marriage.
Then the Fourth Master understood that the wedding date was not in the hands of others but in his own hands.
So, do those old ministers keep them for the New Year?
No!
After becoming the crown prince, it’s really hard to live without Tongtong by my side!
