They turned two streets away.
Li Shimin remembered that he came here to ask for a few jars of wine.
However, he could not help but smile bitterly when he looked behind him.
Wei Zheng covered his mouth and snickered from time to time, which made Li Shimin speechless.
However, he could not stop him.
At this moment, Li Shimin turned around.
Wei Zheng mentioned again, "Your Majesty, this old subject thinks that if the princess were to marry him, it would be a wonderful thing! Furthermore, this old official has observed that this brat Zhang Feng has truly fallen in love with a woman. This old official has carefully thought about it. In the palace, the princess of Xiang City seems to be 17 years old … "
"Enough!"
Li Shimin glared at Wei Zheng coldly.
"I call him brother now. If I marry my daughter to him, how should I address him?
"Zhang Feng is really picky!"
Li Shimin sighed meaningfully.
Then, he changed the topic and said, "What do you think of today's meeting, Prime Minister Wei?"
Li Shimin decided not to leave.
He turned into a dead end with Wei Zheng. At the entrance of the alley, there were layers of Imperial Guards in linen clothes guarding the entrance.
The two of them squatted in the box and chatted about it.
Wei Zheng pondered seriously for a long time. Then, he came up with four words.
The future is promising!
Although it was just these four words, Li Shimin's heart was put at ease.
In the past, no matter what he did, Wei Zheng would jump out to criticize him. However, this time, it was the first time Wei Zheng was so supportive.
"Your Majesty, this old subject thinks that this method is feasible!"
"Oh?"
Li Shimin was shocked again.
"Why?"
"Your Majesty, think about it. The matter with Tubo is not over yet. However, there is still Tuyuhun, who is watching from the sidelines. These two countries will definitely offer us an endless amount of food! Although half of the food could alleviate the problem of insufficient food and the disaster victims, what about the other half? Are we just going to let him rot? "
"Do you remember the plague of locusts? This was a good time to stock up on grain! Not only that, we can also take the surplus to the grassland to exchange for cattle, sheep, and horses. Cattle, sheep, and other livestock can be lent to the people to raise. We can keep chickens, ducks, and geese to deal with locusts. They can also lay eggs. Isn't this the best of three? "
Li Shimin listened with great interest.
"Prime Minister Wei, you have only met Zhang Feng a few times. Why do I feel that you have changed? His tone is exactly the same as Little Shopkeeper Zhang Feng's! "
Li Shimin shook his head.
"However, at this time, I must have a foolproof plan! Otherwise, I won't be at ease! Moreover, you also know that once this matter is carried out, there is no possibility of retreat! "
Li Shimin thought about a lot of things.
This was not a business deal that was only seen by businessmen.
This was a fight for food. Snatching food from the mouths of the five surnames and seven wangs! If he succeeded, all the power of the Tang Dynasty would be in his hands.
But if he failed …
The previous dynasty was a good example!
Li Shimin did not want this to happen.
Wei Zheng fell silent.
What the Emperor was worried about, was he not the same?
"Your Majesty, I think that Zhang Feng's actions are unreasonable, but they are not methodical. If we do as he says, there may be unexpected results. If it is possible, why don't we ask Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Zhangsun to discuss it? If it is possible, we can settle this matter today!"
"After all, the plague of locusts waits for no one!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin's heart sank.
This matter was really as Wei Zheng said. His plan was very important. The plague of locusts would definitely be an opportunity to take down the five surnames and seven wangs in the court and suppress them. However, the plague of locusts could not be delayed.
If there was a slight hesitation, the Tang Dynasty would be in danger when the plague of locusts broke out!
"Prime Minister Wei, has the thing I secretly arranged in Longyou Road sent back any news?"
"No!"
Wei Zheng sighed deeply.
"Since Your Majesty issued a secret edict that day to let me personally supervise the chicken and duck army in Longyou Road, I and Marquess Lu made use of the garrison in Longyou Road and secretly made arrangements in various places in Longyou Road. Although many people and the chicken and duck army participated in it, I am still very worried. This plague of locusts seems to be able to survive this year, but next year, we may not be so lucky …"
"Oh?"
Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this. He asked, "Why do you say so?"
"When the people from the Imperial Astronomer were supervising Longyou Road, Cheng Chumo had been following them. Although that kid is careless, he is still thoughtful. The people from the Imperial Astronomer are worried that there may be less snow this winter, but next year …"
"That is when the plague of locusts that Zhang Feng said will really break out!"
"What!?"
"Why didn't you say so earlier!?"
Li Shimin was shocked.
Previously, although Zhang Feng said that the plague of locusts would break out this year, Li Shimin had always thought that it would break out this year. But now that June had already appeared, the locusts' eggs in the fields were almost exhausted. How could there be a plague of locusts?
But now, Li Shimin finally understood.
The plague of locusts that Zhang Feng mentioned was next year!
It was the third year of Zhenguan!
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