Li Shimin looked surprised and said, "Father is actually interested in farming?"
This was quite unexpected. Li Shimin knew that Li Yuan liked sowing. But he had just heard about farming.
Since Li Yuan moved to the valley, the two men have hardly seen each other. Li Yuan had no intention of meeting Li Shimin, and Li Shimin somewhat deliberately avoided it. However, neither of them made it clear.
It is impossible to say that Li Yuan did not feel uncomfortable at all when his son usurped the throne. How could a monarch who built his country from scratch have no pride in his heart? But all the promising sons have been killed by this most promising son.
What else could he do to the remaining son who could handle him except pinching his nose to recognize him? He was getting old anyway, so why not just cultivate himself in the valley and try to live for two more years.
As for Li Shimin, he was busy on the one hand, and he didn't want to see him on the other hand. He was already the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. In front of everyone in the world, he was aloof and could be said to be the supreme being in the world. Only in front of Li Yuan, he could be regarded as his son, and he was not just pretending.
A son is a real son. Normally, this kind of situation will not happen. The new king must come to the throne after the death of the previous emperor. But he is a usurper, so every time he sees Li Yuan alive, he has to
I was forced to think of what I had done. It wasn’t that I couldn’t face it, it was unnecessary after all.
But that doesn't mean that Li Shimin was not fulfilling his filial piety if he didn't go to see Li Yuan. Empress Changsun had always arranged these things very properly. Every three days, Empress Changsun would send someone to visit and ask if she needed anything.
Li Yuan was dissatisfied with his son, but there was nothing dissatisfied with his daughter-in-law. When he saw someone sent by Queen Changsun, he would basically give him a good face, but if it was someone sent by Li Shimin, he would not be so
How patient.
"Are you saying that the seeds cultivated by my father are better than the seeds in Li Mu's hands?"
Eunuch Gao nodded and said: "In terms of production, this is what I heard from Your Majesty. I heard from the palace servants who served the Supreme Emperor that before Zhulu Hou left, he came to the valley to say goodbye to the Supreme Emperor and taught him the method of seed selection."
"Oh." Li Shimin nodded in understanding and said, "You will go to the East Palace later and ask Cheng Qian to go to the valley to pick out some big potatoes and bring some back. Please make your instructions clear, don't tell me that I want to eat them."
"Old slave, I understand." Eunuch Gao responded, knowing very well that if Li Shimin said he wanted to eat, Li Yuan would definitely not give it to him.
The knot between father and son has not been resolved in the end.
…
After Li Shimin finished his breakfast, it was time for the court meeting. Li Shimin put the note into his sleeve and came to Liangyi Hall.
Except for important festival days, court meetings are held almost every day. In fact, this is a very tiring job. Few people can bear it, otherwise there would not be so many foolish kings in history. Since ancient times, fighting
In the world, how many people really want to be the savior? If you want to conquer the world, you naturally want to dominate the world. How to do it? Of course, it is because of how comfortable it is. Emperors as hard-working as Li Shimin are the exceptions. They are the true template of emperors.
Some of them are like Li Yuan. They are wise in the early stage but dim in the later stage. After all, you have to enjoy life, right?
Li Shimin was diligent in his work, and it is actually easy to understand from a human perspective. This throne should not have been his, but he got it, so he naturally cherished it. Of course, he could be like Li Yuan and live in debauchery in the harem, but in the harem,
How can you show that you are an emperor? Ordinary people and rich men can all marry more concubines. Only those who sit on the dragon throne and enjoy the most powerful people in the world stand out.
Only by worshiping can one reflect the superiority of the Nine-Five Supreme Being.
The taste of power is always so addictive.
Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair and looked at the group of people in the palace. He could clearly see everyone's expressions and even their psychological thoughts. His state of mind at this time was completely different from when he first became emperor.
.
When he first took this position, he was still a bit jealous. He knew what some people thought, and when these people acted hypocritically, he would feel very disgusted. I have seen through you, you
Are you still acting, aren't you insulting my IQ? How can such a person stay in the court? So when he first became emperor, he took action to clean up the court several times. But the results were not satisfactory, the court
It was purged a little, but his reputation was almost destroyed. At that time, great scholars like Zheng Jing and the Louvre were still in Chang'an, mobilizing the disciples of the academy to criticize Li Shimin with words and writings, and criticized Li Shimin as worthless.
At this time, Li Shimin realized that even as an emperor, he could not do whatever he wanted. He wanted to kill these people, but he could not. Because as long as he killed, he would be praised by others. No matter how good he did, his reputation would no longer be there.
It won’t go away.
So, he had no choice but to perform, pretending to respect Confucianism and show courtesy to the nobles. As a result, the action of cleaning up the court also stopped. The court gradually became a scene of drama between monarchs and ministers. Li Shimin also gradually learned the so-called balance
way.
In a court, if there are civil servants, there must be military generals. If there are honest officials, there must be corrupt officials. If there are ruthless officials who are not afraid of death, there must also be treacherous villains. Just like if there is the sun, there must be the moon, if there are men, there must be
woman--
Li Shimin glanced at Eunuch Gao and couldn't help but smile.
He was distracted.
Zheng Yushi was talking eloquently, and he was talking about potatoes. Last night he burned the midnight oil and prepared an eloquent and eloquent essay, just to give it a try today. When he was talking about something exciting, he heard a laugh and couldn't help but get angry.
Looking for laughter, he looked over and saw that it was Li Shimin. He suppressed his anger again and almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty, I said that food is the most important thing for the people. Why are you laughing?"
"I think it makes sense." Li Shimin regained his composure, looked at Zheng Yushi, and said, "I just don't understand what you mean by telling me these truths that everyone knows."
When Zheng Yushi wanted to speak, Li Shimin said again: "In my opinion, all the words you say are actually nonsense. You only want one thing, potato seeds!"
"minister……"
"You dare to say no?" Li Shimin said with a playful smile, "If you say no, the potato seeds will be gone."
Zheng Yushi choked, but he quickly realized that there was something in Li Shimin's words. Is there any way to get potato seeds? His goal was potato seeds. If he had a chance to get them, how much would the face be worth? Thinking of this, Zheng Yu
Shi hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty has a sharp eye and can see into my mind at a glance. I do want potato seeds, but I don't want them for myself, but want to benefit the world. If the Marquis of Luoyang is willing to take out the seeds,
, I won’t give one to you, and I will be happy to see success.”
"Okay!" Li Shimin clapped his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out that I misunderstood you. Zheng Aiqing is dedicated to serving the public, and I am very happy to see it. In this way, I have cleared your name, and the potato seeds that Li Mu took out will not
I’ll give it to you Xingyang Zheng family.”
"Ah?" Zheng Yushi was confused and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, that's not what I meant. I was talking about myself——"
"You are so presumptuous!" Li Shimin snorted angrily, and the whole hall seemed to have become colder by several degrees in an instant. Zheng Yushi was so frightened that he knelt down, shaking like chaff, cold sweat falling down his face, and he did not dare to breathe.
"This means, that means, which one do you mean? Yesterday, today, nothing is enough for you to grind your teeth. My court meeting is for you? Aren't you doing it for public good? I have granted you permission, what's wrong with it?
If you are doing it for selfish reasons, then you are just teasing me! You are the censor, and you should understand the criminal law. Say it yourself, what should the crime of deceiving the emperor be according to the law?"
What else could Zheng Yushi say? He banged his head on the ground and said with a cry: "I don't dare to play tricks on Your Majesty. I am dedicated to serving the public good. I thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Li Shimin laughed and motioned to Eunuch Gao to help Zheng Yushi up and said, "That's right. You serve the public wholeheartedly, and I also serve the people wholeheartedly. Only in this way can we create a good story." As he said, he put Li Mu's
Feige took out the letter and said: "Yesterday, Yushi Zheng mentioned the potato matter. I thought about it again and again, and I think it is very reasonable. Although this matter still made Li Mu feel wronged. But in the face of righteousness and the country, I
I still believe that Li Mu can distinguish right from wrong. Therefore, I used flying pigeons to pass the message, moved my affection to Li Mu with reason, and showed my face, and finally facilitated this matter."
When all the officials heard this, they all showed joy. It can be said that this matter is beneficial to everyone. Everyone couldn't help but look at Zheng Yushi. He is really a good man. He sacrificed himself to achieve success.
Everyone, sacrificing yourself to save others is nothing more than this.
"However, Li Mu has conditions."
Li Shimin's voice came to their ears again, and everyone did not feel disappointed, but felt relieved. This is right, they all know what kind of person Li Mu is. If Li Mu does not take the opportunity to blackmail something, they will not feel relieved.
Because it means that Li Mu must have a bigger plan. But now that he has opened his mouth, the business is settled. That's what Li Mu is good about. He can still keep his integrity in a business with a clearly marked price.
Everyone looked at each other, and Changsun Wuji came out and said, "I wonder what the conditions of the Marquis of Luoyang are?"
"Three conditions." Li Shimin handed the note to Eunuch Gao and told him to take it and circulate it: "First, potato seeds are limited and can only be supplied to areas where the New Deal has been implemented. Second, potato seeds are not given in vain, they must be of high quality.
Two kilograms of rice are exchanged for one kilogram. Thirdly, potatoes are not allowed to leave the country. Smuggled potato seeds will be punished as enemy capital if found out."
Before Changsun Wuji could say anything, Li Shimin set the tone: "I think that none of Li Mu's three demands are excessive. When it comes to issues involving the people and the country, Li Mu's consciousness is still very high, and he is single-minded.
For the sake of public service, he takes action instead of talking about it on paper. I am very pleased, very pleased!"
(Refresh later) "This means, that means, which one do you mean? Yesterday, today, nothing is enough for you to grind your teeth. My court meeting is for you? Aren't you doing it for the public? I have fulfilled it.
What's wrong with you? If you are doing it for selfish reasons, then you are just teasing me! You are the censor, and you should understand the criminal law. You can say it yourself, what should the crime of deceiving the emperor be according to the law? "
What else could Zheng Yushi say? He banged his head on the ground and said with a cry: "I don't dare to play tricks on Your Majesty. I am dedicated to serving the public good. I thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Li Shimin laughed and motioned to Eunuch Gao to help Zheng Yushi up and said, "That's right. You serve the public wholeheartedly, and I also serve the people wholeheartedly. Only in this way can we create a good story." As he said, he put Li Mu's
Feige took out the letter and said: "Yesterday, Yushi Zheng mentioned the potato matter. I thought about it again and again, and I think it is very reasonable. Although this matter still made Li Mu feel wronged. But in the face of righteousness and the country, I
I still believe that Li Mu can distinguish right from wrong. Therefore, I used flying pigeons to pass the message, moved my affection to Li Mu with reason, and showed my face, and finally facilitated this matter."
When all the officials heard this, they all showed joy. It can be said that this matter is beneficial to everyone. Everyone couldn't help but look at Zheng Yushi. He is really a good man. He sacrificed himself to achieve success.
Everyone, sacrificing yourself to save others is nothing more than this.
"However, Li Mu has conditions."
Li Shimin's voice came to their ears again, and everyone did not feel disappointed, but felt relieved. This is right, they all know what kind of person Li Mu is. If Li Mu does not take the opportunity to blackmail something, they will not feel relieved.
Because it means that Li Mu must have a bigger plan. But now that he has opened his mouth, the business is settled. That's what Li Mu is good about. He can still keep his integrity in a business with a clearly marked price.
Everyone looked at each other, and Changsun Wuji came out and said, "I wonder what the conditions of the Marquis of Luoyang are?"
"Three conditions." Li Shimin handed the note to Eunuch Gao and told him to take it and circulate it: "First, potato seeds are limited and can only be supplied to areas where the New Deal has been implemented. Second, potato seeds are not given in vain, they must be of high quality.
Two kilograms of rice are exchanged for one kilogram. Thirdly, potatoes are not allowed to leave the country. Smuggled potato seeds will be punished as enemy capital if found out."
Before Changsun Wuji could say anything, Li Shimin set the tone: "I think that none of Li Mu's three demands are excessive. When it comes to issues involving the people and the country, Li Mu's consciousness is still very high, and he is single-minded.
For the sake of public service, he does it with his own actions, rather than talking about it on paper. I am very happy, very happy!" Li Shimin handed the note to Eunuch Gao and motioned for him to take it and circulate it: "First, potato seeds are limited and are only provided for implementation.
This is an area that has adopted the New Deal. Secondly, potato seeds are not given for free. They have to use high-quality rice, and two pounds are exchanged for one pound. Thirdly, potatoes are not allowed to leave the country. Anyone who smuggles potato seeds will be punished as an enemy."
Before Changsun Wuji could say anything, Li Shimin set the tone: "I think that none of Li Mu's three demands are excessive. When it comes to issues involving the people and the country, Li Mu's consciousness is still very high, and he is single-minded.
For the sake of public service, he takes action instead of talking about it on paper. I am very pleased, very pleased!"