On the hill beside the sun pool, Li Shan looked up at the mountainside not far away. The water diversion canal was winding down. The splashing water bloomed a little light under the reflection of the sun from time to time. Zhu Wei behind him smiled and told about this attraction.
The benefits brought by aqueducts to Zhuangzi.
Wang Junhao and Zhu Shitou led their personal guards to guard under the hill. Before leaving, Su Dingfang specifically told him that no matter where Li Shan was, there must be at least ten guards around him... He was really scared.
"Does Uncle Qi know why he chose this place?" Li Shan interrupted Zhu Wei, "It's just to avoid being noticed."
This is Li Shan's habit. If he wants to say something shady, he will often choose to do it in a public place, which can easily eliminate possible eavesdroppers.
"This time they went out to the fortress and defeated the Turks. Daizhou Sima Zhu Zhonggui fought with the army and protected him effectively." Li Shan sighed: "I wonder how deep the relationship between my uncle and the East Palace is?"
Zhu Wei's face changed slightly. He hadn't received a letter from Zhu Yichen yet, so he forced a smile and said: "Da Langjun is a member of your Majesty's personal guard. When the dynasty was first established, he was awarded the title of Captain of the Cavalry."
The Captain of the Mounted Cavalry is the sixth rank among the twelve ranks of the Honored Officer, which is equivalent to the fifth rank. It is neither high nor low.
"In the second year of Wude, the prince conquered Zhushanhai, and Dalang Jun was under the command of Sang Xianhe, the general of Zuoweiwei at that time." Zhu Wei continued: "In the third year of Wude, the King of Qin attacked Luoyang, and your majesty sent the prince out of Hedong to guard it.
Puzhou was prepared for the Turks, and it was at that time that Dalang Jun took up the post of Puzhou Sihu and joined the army."
In other words, Er Zhu Yichen has never been under Li Shimin... Li Shan sighed, and after being silent for a while, he said: "Isn't he his biological uncle?"
Zhu Wei was speechless, and after a while he whispered: "Ask the eldest lady."
As soon as he heard this, Li Shan knew that he had probably guessed it right. The Erzhu family had officials in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. They were still in high positions in the previous Sui Dynasty. Erzhu Yichen's father and ancestors had no title of Duke or County Duke, and his mother had no title at all.
It is necessary to conceal one's life experience.
Considering that my mother lived in Lingnan when she was young, there is a high possibility that she is a direct descendant of Er Zhurong... 80% of the time, she went to Lingnan to avoid trouble.
The descendants of the victims of the Heyin Incident will not kill all the Erzhu clan, but they will definitely not let the descendants of Erzhu Rong go easily... The ancients believed that the hatred for killing the father was irreconcilable, and such hatred
It may not disappear even after several generations.
But there was still a question lingering in Li Shan's mind. He stared at Zhu Wei and said softly and slowly: "Uncle is attached to the East Palace?"
Zhu Wei was stunned for a moment and then suddenly reacted. His lips trembled slightly and he was speechless for a long time.
Li Shan sighed softly, "There is no need to tell mother about this matter, and it must not be leaked to Su Dingfang, Ma Zhou and Ling Gong."
In fact, Li Shan had already determined this. Even though his mother was a direct descendant of Er Zhurong, she was still a woman. Even if her life experience was revealed, nothing big would happen... The only possibility was that her mother must have a direct brother.
Therefore, when Li Shan asked about his uncle just now, he was asking about his biological uncle.
Throughout the dynasties, at the beginning of the founding of the country, the political situation was often the most complicated moment. Prince Li Jiancheng and King Qin Li Shimin took over the throne. However, Li Yuan was hesitant in this regard. He was neither willing to change the throne nor dare to abandon the second son at will.
In this mysterious situation, how does the biological uncle deal with... Li Shan really has a headache. He came from time travel. His father is a bastard who abandoned his wife and children. His mother's life experience is also quite strange. He has his own luck.
It's really bad.
"Dalangjun is in Daizhou..." Zhu Wei asked tentatively: "Have we ever recognized each other?"
"That's natural." Li Shan smiled bitterly and said, "But I usually call him Brother Zhonggui."
Zhu Wei couldn't help laughing, "Da Langjun has a very good temper. It will be helpful to be appointed Sima of Daizhou this time."
"From the Puzhou Sihu to the Prefecture Sima, it is a promotion across the ranks." Li Shan asked with great interest: "Who recommends it?"
Seeing Zhu Wei's hesitation, Li Shan chuckled and said: "You will know these things as soon as you inquire about them. If things don't work out, you can still ask your uncle when you return to Daizhou."
"The prince Zhongyun Wang Gui." Zhu Wei whispered: "The prince doesn't know about it."
Li Shan was a little surprised. Ever since he discovered that Zhu Wei had a background in the East Palace, he had been vigilant. It was not that he was vigilant about Zhu Wei himself, but to remind himself to be more careful.
Then he vaguely guessed that his mother's "Zhu" might have been transferred from "Er Zhu", but Li Shan never bothered to find out, so until now, he still doesn't know who is behind Zhu Wei?
Or to be more precise, Li Shan still doesn’t know who his biological uncle is?
It's hard to say whether his surname is Erzhu or Zhu.
But today it can be confirmed that this person is of great importance in the East Palace. Even if he does not hold an official position, he should be a confidant of the prince... Otherwise, it will be difficult to influence Wang Gui, who is recognized as the prince's first staff.
These things are not urgent for the time being, Li Shan thought in his heart, as long as Li Shimin can take the position, it is not a big problem... In history, after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin killed all the sons of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, but did not kill his wives, concubines and daughters.
Even in the East Palace and Prince Qi's palace, there were many famous officials and generals from the Zhenguan period.
"How much food is left in the secret warehouse?"
"Not much left." Zhu Wei thought for a while, "Since October last year, we have been losing to Daizhou, and we still have three or four out of ten."
Last year, Li Shanchou established Xia City Ma Yin. The first batch of people to send grain and grass to Dai County in exchange for Ma Yin were the Zhu clan, using the grain from the secret warehouse.
"After the winter wheat harvest in May this year, we will continue to buy grain." Li Shan whispered, "As long as there is still money, we will continue to buy grain."
"But we must dispatch trustworthy people to purchase grain in Guannai, Hedong, and Longxi, and we must not cause the price of grain to skyrocket."
Zhu Wei asked in surprise: "What do you need so much food for?"
Last year, Li Yuan issued an edict to ban alcohol, and grain prices in Guan Nei and Jingzhao began to drop. On the Sun Moon Lake side, Dongshan Restaurant and Brick Factory all made huge profits, and they were continuous. Not to mention that there was Xia City in Daizhou, which made even more profits.
...Li Shan gave the big head to Li Yuan, but he must keep the small head.
You only consider the country and not your family. This is the original sin.
Therefore, Zhuangzi, who could barely make ends meet just three years ago, is now very wealthy... If he continues to buy grain, and he keeps buying it, the amount will be quite terrifying.
Li Shan did not explain anything, but only reminded a few words that purchasing and storing grain is not something you can just buy and throw in a cave. It requires special personnel to take care of it, and it is best not to draw attention to the grain purchasing process.
Considering Li Shan's current status, there is actually no need to store too much food, but he has hidden worries in his heart.
It has been Wude for seven years, and Li Shan remembered that Wude lasted no more than ten years. In the next two or three years, the Turkic invasions will not stop, and food shortages in Guan and Jingzhao will occur from time to time.
The most important thing is, if I remember correctly, after Li Shimin ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in the original time and space, a large-scale locust plague occurred soon after. The specific location... Li Shan remembered that Li Shimin performed a scene of swallowing locusts in the forbidden garden. Then
This shows that Jingzhao must be within the scope of the locust plague.