Chapter 1651 Your Majesty knows that Duke Chen likes to drink, so he will give it to Chen at the end
Chapter 1651: Your Majesty knows that Duke Chen is fond of drinking, so he specially ordered the general to send wine to Duke Chen (please subscribe and vote)
Seeing Zhang Liang slowly leaving the Manlu Hall, Li Shimin stroked his brow and let out a long breath.
At this moment, Zhao Kun had returned to the palace, and when he saw His Majesty's frown, he knew that it was Governor Zhang who had come to secretly perform the report, and it must be something that would give His Majesty a big headache.
"Zhao Kun, bring me a bottle of Immortal Drunk, and ask them to bring me two side dishes to go with the wine."
"Now?" Zhao Kun looked at His Majesty who just had a full meal with a confused look on his face and asked.
Seeing Li Shimin's staring eyes, he quickly agreed, jumped to the side, opened the cabinet under the dripping copper pot, and took out a bottle of Immortal Drunk.
After uncorking the bottle, a mellow and alluring aroma of wine immediately hit his nostrils, making Zhao Kun couldn't help but squint his eyes and take a few more puffs.
Then he quickly came to the desk and put down this wonderful wine produced by the Shunzhou Branch Winery of Luzhou Branch of Han and Tang Commercial Banks.
In a short time, braised pig ears, pig skin jelly, and a plate of cucumbers with mashed garlic, three of His Majesty's favorite cold dishes for drinking, were placed on the table.
Well, the person who provided the cold dish recipe was none other than Cheng Sanlang, who was causing trouble all day long and giving Li Shimin a headache.
Chewing the crispy pig ears, sipping the wine, then grabbing a piece of smooth and chewy pig skin jelly, smashing the cucumber with a piece of minced garlic, and sipping the wine.
Li Shimin felt that after drinking the wine, a warmth spread along his throat and into his belly, which made him feel very comfortable.
At this moment, there was a beep, and Li Shimin raised his eyes and couldn't help but feel happy when he saw Zhao Kun's unswerving eyes and loyal look, but his Adam's apple was pumping up and down.
"Come, come and have a few drinks with me."
"Since His Majesty has an order, I will not be polite."
Zhao Kun smiled sheepishly, quickly jumped to the side and got a wine glass, sat next to him, and filled a glass for himself.
After drinking a cup of banished immortal drunkenness, his whole body felt as if it had been sublimated. Zhao Kun smacked his mouth without saying anything.
"Your Majesty, the essence of this wine is much more mellow than the previous wine."
"Yes, that boy kept telling me before that the essence of wine is not even the scraps compared to the real wine."
"At that time, I just thought that this kid was talking nonsense. But after the banished immortal drunk was brought from Luzhou, I realized that this kid was really right."
Li Shimin picked up the cup and smelled the thick and alluring aroma of the wine. Li Shimin couldn't help but take another sip.
After the essence of the wine enters the throat, it feels like a hot knife is inserted into the stomach and stirred, and the taste of the wine is very spicy and hits the nose.
And this banished immortal drunkenness seems to be like a warm current flowing in the heart. It is not only comfortable, but also leaves a lingering fragrance in your mouth after tasting it.
Just like now, the aroma of wine spreads in the air, making people feel as if it is mixed with the fragrance of flowers, which makes people feel happy.
The monarch and his ministers had been drinking together in the Manna Palace for a long time when Li Shimin suddenly spoke.
"I remember that Hou Junji and Hou Qing were very light drinkers, but they liked to drink. He was very drunk during several banquets, and he also spoke uncontrollably after being drunk."
"But I have offended many colleagues, and I even gave him a few words of advice..."
Zhao Kun silently sipped the wine, silently held the cold dish, raised his eyes and watched His Majesty telling the past of General Hou.
I was very confused in my heart. Could it be that the matter of Governor Zhang coming to report secretly just now had something to do with General Hou?
However, there are many doubts in my heart, as the head of the bodyguard of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
Zhao Kun knows very well when to speak up and when not to speak up.
"His lords are very effective at destroying evil and defeating enemies. However, his personality is too aloof and unruly, and he has never looked down upon his colleagues."
"This is not good. Besides, being a drunkard and greedy for drinking can easily lead to trouble in things and make people suffer..."
"However, such a fine wine makes me feel that it would be a pity if the heroes could not enjoy it."
"Zhao Kun, go get a box of Immortal Drunk and send it to Chen Guogong. Tell him about his contribution to the court and the Tang Dynasty."
"I keep everything in mind. Don't lose your ambition because of small mistakes. The Tang Dynasty still needs him, and I also need him."
"Yes, Wei Chen will do it now." Zhao Kun quickly wiped his mouth, stood up, bowed respectfully to Li Shimin, and walked away quickly.
After the footsteps completely disappeared outside the palace door, Li Shimin picked up the wine glass in front of him and looked at the fine wine inside.
After a long while, he took a long and deep sigh, then picked up the cup and drained it in one gulp.
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The wine finally woke up, but after sobering up, Hou Junji was pacing in the hall with an anxious look on his face.
He even raised his hand and wanted to slap himself several times. Finally, he sighed dejectedly.
So what if it hurts? It’s me who hurts, but the words have already been spoken.
Maybe my unhappiness these days has accumulated in my heart for too long, and my head got hot after drinking a few too many drinks today.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Liang and himself were old acquaintances even though he said such treacherous and unethical words as rebellion.
However, Hou Junji knew very well that Zhang Liang was not only stupid and cowardly, but also timid and afraid of getting into trouble. It would be fine if he could keep the secret for him.
But if he spreads his drunken nonsense, it will be a huge danger of having his house confiscated and destroyed.
But just now he rushed to Zhang Liang's residence, originally wanting to tell him not to take his drunken words to heart.
But after arriving, Zhang Liang was not there. The steward said that Zhang Liang had received news from Zhuangzi outside the city and rushed to handle matters.
Hou Junji waited for a long time before Zhang Liang returned home. Fortunately, Zhang Liang promised that he would never take his drunken words seriously.
However, Hou Junji was still fetching water from fifteen buckets, feeling uneasy.
Just as he was wandering around the hall worriedly, the steward of the family rushed over. "Master, Zhao Kun, who is with His Majesty, is here."
"What?!" Hou Junji's face changed drastically. He subconsciously reached for his waist and shouted. "How many soldiers and horses did he bring?"
"???" The steward looked at his master who had an exaggerated reaction with a confused look on his face, and said after a long time.
"No, General Zhao just brought a few guards. By the way, there is also a box of things that His Majesty gave to the master. General Zhao didn't tell me, and I don't dare to ask."
Hou Junji took out a breath and calmed down, then took long steps and hurried out of the hall.
When they arrived at the door of the mansion, they saw Zhao Kun coming forward with a smile and a salute. "General, I have met Chen Guogong..."
"I don't dare to accept it. General Zhao, this is..." Hou Junji returned the gift and looked at the heavy wooden box with some doubts.
"Oh, this is the fine wine Cheng Sanlang presented to His Majesty. Your Majesty knows that Chen Guogong likes to drink, so he ordered you to send a box to Chen Guogong."