Li Shimin was reading a book, but he was obviously a little absent-minded while reading. The reason for this was very simple. Li Shimin was waiting for Li Chengqian's letter.
From the past few days, Li Chengqian had to send a letter to the palace every night to summarize the day's events. Li Shimin was extremely happy about this, especially after seeing Li Chengqian's letter, he truly understood Li Chengqian's growth.
.
He is no longer the carefree child he once was.
But I learned more.
What Li Shimin was most worried about was that as the prince, Li Chengqian had no local experience at all and had no idea about outside affairs.
As a prince, this is never allowed.
Because you don’t know anything, that means you might be deceived about everything.
Li Shimin is different.
Li Shimin himself rose from a young age, fought on the battlefield, and knew local things well. He even knew the price of goods, but Li Chengqian had lived a comfortable life since he was a child, but he couldn't do it. Now, under the guidance of Wang Can, Li Chengqian understands
It is a good thing to understand the hardships of the people and understand their sufferings.
Not to mention Li Shimin was happy, so was his eldest grandson Wugou.
I am happy for Li Chengqian's sensibleness.
At this time in the past, Li Chengqian had people send letters, but today the letter has not been sent back yet, which makes Li Shimin a little worried and wonders what happened.
While Li Shimin was waiting, Changsun Wugou also arrived.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Guanyin maid, why are you here?"
Changsun Wugou said: "Your Majesty, at this time in the past, you have already brought Cheng Qian's letter to the harem. Today, you have not come. I was worried about you, so I came. I don't know, Cheng Qian's letter was sent back.
No."
"not yet!"
Li Shimin shook his head.
Changsun Wugou asked: "Did something happen?"
Li Shimin said: "We don't know what happened. But Cheng Qian's safety is definitely not a problem. After all, Wang Can's strength is extremely strong."
Changsun Wugou thought for a while and said: "Chengqian is working with Wang Can, maybe something has delayed him."
The two couples chatted and waited quietly.
Time passes little by little.
About a quarter of an hour later, an attendant came in and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the prince's letter has been sent back."
"Send it up!"
Li Shimin immediately gave an order.
At this moment, Li Shimin and his eldest grandson Wugou were a little excited. After all, they had developed a habit of reading their son's letters every day.
After the chamberlain handed over the letter, he turned and left.
Li Shimin opened the letter and read it with his eldest grandson Wugou. They were both very happy when they saw the content in the letter. Because the letter contained what Li Chengqian had done today.
In today's letter, Li Chengqian talked more about his understanding of firewood, rice, oil and salt. Because Li Chengqian actually went to the market where firewood, rice, oil and salt were bought and sold, and learned about it carefully.
In the evening, I learned about many purchasing channels for iron ore, etc.
I also had communication with Wang Can.
Therefore, the letter sent today is a little late.
After the two couples read it, Li Shimin said with emotion: "Guanyin, this child Chengqian is really mature. Although he is not very young, his way of handling things and his understanding of things are very good, and he is willing to go deep.
Understand the problems involved. As a prince, he is already very qualified."
Changsun Wugou said: "Chengqian is what he is today, all because of Wang Can's teachings. If it weren't for Wang Can, Chengqian wouldn't be where he is today. All of this is due to Wang Can! Speaking of which, Chengqian is what he is today.
There are also many teachers. Although the teachings of other teachers are also good, it is the one who inspires the most and has the greatest influence on Chengqian, and even makes Chengqian mature and makes Chengqian become a person with his own opinions on things.
Wang Can.”
Li Shimin smiled and said: "So, this is the reason why Cheng Qian is allowed to study with Wang Can. Cheng Qian takes the opportunity of fulfilling his filial piety under his father's knees to study with Wang Can. This is a good thing."
Changsun Wugou said: "It's a pity that Qingque was rejected."
As soon as Li Shimin heard about Li Chengqian, the smile on his face disappeared, and he turned to look regretful, saying: "Although this kid Qingque is smart, he is just a little clever. I originally thought that this kid is very good, but now it seems that he is not
He's too impetuous. This kid won't let me worry."
Changsun Wugou sighed: "Qingque has indeed missed a huge opportunity. This kid Wang Can, whether it is talent, courage, or other things, is extremely powerful. If Qingque follows Wang Can,
That is where you can truly learn knowledge. Unfortunately, he is too self-righteous."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "What Guanyin said makes sense."
After a pause, Li Shimin said: "Guanyin Maid, I have an idea."
Li Shimin looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "This kid Qingque, I always thought that he was smart and very considerate. Therefore, I kept him in Chang'an and did not let him go to the fiefdom to take up his post. But now it seems that it is
I doted on him a little bit. I doted on him too much, which made him a little lawless. Therefore, letting him go to the fiefdom early can also help him wake up."
After hearing this, Changsun Wugou was slightly silent.
Li Shimin said: "Why, Maid Guanyin is not willing?"
The eldest grandson Wugou shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, your other sons have already gone to the fiefdom. How can you treat Qingque differently just because I am the daughter of my concubine? In fact, I have already persuaded your majesty before.
, please let your majesty let Qingque go to the fiefdom. Unfortunately, your majesty is not willing. Now that your majesty proposes it, it is a good thing."
Li Shimin said: "Then what did you mean by your silence earlier? Do you have any concerns?"
Changsun Wugou said: "The reason why I am worried is because this kid Qingque has a rather domineering temperament and is a bit lawless. I am worried that no one can control him after he goes to the fiefdom. So my idea is
I hope that even if he goes to the fiefdom to take up his post, he will be accompanied by an upright and strict teacher who can control Qingque."
Li Shimin laughed and said: "You don't have to worry about this, Maid Guanyin, I will make arrangements for it. Every prince has a master to teach him, and it is the same here in Qingque. So, Maid Guanyin doesn't have to worry."
Changsun Wugou said: "This will make me feel at ease."
Li Shimin changed the topic and said: "Guanyin Maid, what I want is that tomorrow morning, let's go to Wang Can's restaurant. Although the prince's letter is very good, what is going on is still unknown.
You have to see it for yourself.”
Changsun Wugou said: "What your Majesty said is true. We will go there tomorrow. I am also curious about how this boy Cheng Qian behaves and how he works in the restaurant's back kitchen."
Li Shimin said: "Yes, the letter is quite good, but you still have to read it to know what is going on."
Changsun Wugou said: "In that case, let's go there tomorrow morning."
The two couples chatted happily.
One night passed, and the next morning it was morning.
Li Shimin went to the morning court early. After the morning court, Li Shimin returned to the harem early. After changing into regular clothes, he left the palace with his eldest grandson Wugou and went to Yongxingfang.
Both of them were in disguise.
Upon arrival, Li Shimin directly arranged for someone to find Li You. After all, Li You knew about Li Shimin and his wife. When Li You saw Li Shimin and his wife, he first saluted Li Shimin and then told him about Wang Can in the backyard.
Li Chengqian was in the kitchen, but Wang Can was in the backyard.
Li You took Li Shimin and his wife to the backyard, handed them over to Wang Can, and then said goodbye and left.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Mr. Wang, Cheng Qian's teachings are all thanks to you. Cheng Qian is where he is today, and that's all because of you. I'm here to thank you."
Li Shimin always showed no dignity in front of Wang Can. He folded his hands and saluted Wang Can solemnly.
Wang Can, however, accepted it calmly.
Wang Can had no fear of Li Shimin.
Li Shimin changed the topic and said: "We and I are here today for a very simple reason. We just want to take a look at what Cheng Qian is doing in the restaurant. After all, seeing is believing and hearing is false. Although there are many things in Cheng Qian's letters.
Describe, but also take a look at what is going on.”
Wang Can smiled and said: "Since your Majesty has said so, I will arrange for you to go near the kitchen to watch the prince doing things. However, you need to change your clothes. Such clothes are too conspicuous.
"
Li Shimin said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wang."
Wang Can immediately called someone and had them bring clothes. After Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou had changed their clothes, he had someone take them to the kitchen.
Wang Can watched the two people leave, but smiled.
Poor parents in the world!
As for Li Shimin, Chang Sun Wugu and his wife, they have now changed their clothes and quietly arrived in a corner of the kitchen. No one paid attention to the two of them in the corner, and no one took care of them. After all, they had received orders.
The eyes of Li Shimin, Changsun Wugou and his wife had already fallen on Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian, the chef, is wearing black clothes.
This is a standard addition to the kitchen.
Moreover, Li Chengqian was already very busy and had no time to rest at all. He did not know that Li Shimin and his wife were coming.
However, Li Chengqian is now used to working in the kitchen and is familiar with it from top to bottom. While he is busy, he chats with the people around him.
The content of the chat was firewood, rice, oil, salt, and many vegetables and fruits.
Vegetables and fruits are grown.
There are prices for firewood, rice, oil and salt.
There is cultivation of rice.
There are cases of melons and fruits.
…
Many words were heard by Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou during the conversation between Li Chengqian and everyone. The couple saw their son walking among them, and they seemed to be very familiar and relaxed, and their words and demeanor were also full of understanding.
I am quite proud of my knowledge of many grains and fruits.