Li Shimin was also in a terrible fix at this time.
Originally, everything was going according to plan.
But he didn't know what went wrong.
He actually chose to let the whole Chang 'an City know that he was stockpiling grain!
Although he had already informed all the major grain merchants about this matter, the news still leaked out.
In the bedroom.
Li Shimin paced back and forth anxiously.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shimin's worried face. She wanted to say something several times, but in the end, she held back.
She didn't know how long Li Shimin paced around.
Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Maid Guanyin, do you think I did the right thing?"
"Second Brother, why do you ask?"
Empress Zhangsun got up, helped Li Shimin sit down, and poured him a cup of tea.
Li Shimin looked at the tea, but he didn't have the slightest intention to drink it. He sighed and said, "I dare not say whether there will be a plague of locusts next year. I didn't consider this matter carefully!"
"No!"
Empress Zhangsun patted the back of Li Shimin's hand.
"Did Zhang Feng say this?"
Li Shimin nodded.
"Then, I think it's true."
"Oh?"
"Although this concubine has not taken a step out of the palace, this concubine has seen through Second Brother's relaxed and strategizing during this period of time, as well as the things you have told me."
"What Zhang Feng said is indeed the plague of locusts next year!"
"Oh?"
"You knew about it?"
Li Shimin was a little surprised.
"Yes, you were happy at that time, so I didn't want to make you worry. I thought you knew about it, but I never thought that you had forgotten the deeper meaning of his words for the sake of immediate interests!"
Li Shimin was shocked.
Indeed, he had been so caught up in Zhang Feng's words and was attracted by the beauty in Zhang Feng's words that he forgot about the long-term planning!
He had neglected his duty!
Although he regretted it now, it was still not too late.
"Second Brother, I think the current rumors are actually a good thing!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Second Brother, do you still remember the news my eldest brother brought back when he went to inquire about the cooperative?"
"Zhang Feng said that we are missing an opportunity, and what he meant was the opportunity of this locust plague. Obviously, his words are very clear!"
"As for this year's locust plague, I've thought about it. Just as he said, if we don't treat it this year, then next year, even the Golden Immortals won't be able to control it!"
"This year, so many people benefited from the locusts. Next year, even if Second Brother doesn't mention it, have you thought about the effects? What about the future? "
"This is a long-term plan!"
Empress Zhangsun said all that needed to be said in one breath, making Li Shimin's thoughts clearer at this time.
Li Shimin could not help but feel a chill in his heart.
"Then, Guanyin Maid, you mean to say that we won't care about what's happening in the market for now?"
Empress Zhangsun shook her head.
She sighed and said, "There's still half a month before Father's birthday. We'd better think of a way to resolve the conflict between you two! And I have a bold plan for this matter! "
"What plan?"
Li Yuan was a thorn in Li Shimin's heart.
It had always been in his heart.
He was thinking about how to resolve the conflict between them all the time.
However, if the matter of stockpiling grain was spread to the Retired Emperor's ears, how could it be resolved?
On the contrary, it would make the matter even more intense, right?
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said, "Second Brother, you're really smart all your life, but stupid this time! Don't you think about why this matter is like this? "
Li Shimin thought about it carefully.
But he still did not think of the reason.
He smiled speechlessly.
"Stop joking, Guanyin Maid. Tell me, what's your plan?"
Empress Zhangsun smiled.
"Someone must be behind this matter. Second Brother, think about it, who is most likely to be behind it?"
"You mean, in Shandong?"
Li Shimin was actually shocked.
"Yes!"
"Other than Second Brother, not many people know about this matter. Then, what do you think Father will do if we reveal this matter in front of all the officials and Father at the birthday banquet and catch the culprit?"
"Even if it's the Wei River Alliance or the locust eggs last time, Retired Emperor didn't say anything. Although he doesn't care about it, his heart is still with the people of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Shimin frowned and pondered for a moment, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Then it turned into a touch of gentleness.
He gently put his arms around Empress Zhangsun's waist and said intimately, "It's good that I have Guanyin Maid!"
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment.
Little Guizi's voice sounded hurriedly outside the door.
Empress Zhangsun blushed and stepped away from Li Shimin's arms.
Li Shimin figured it out, and his whole spirit was refreshed.
He waved his hand and said, "Come in!"
As soon as Little Guizi entered the door, he hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, Retired Emperor wants to see you!"
Retired Emperor?
Li Shimin frowned.
But in an instant, he understood a lot.
At this time, Retired Emperor hurriedly looked for him, which meant that there must be something important!
What was it that alarmed Retired Emperor?
The smile that had just appeared on Li Shimin's face turned cold in an instant.
He waved his hand and said, "Set up the carriage!"
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