Guilty?
What crime?
The few of them were confused.
Li Shimin was even more confused.
But after thinking for a bit, he understood a lot of things.
This must be someone who went to complain!
Very good!
"Father, this son doesn't know why father is so angry? Is it … "
"Zhen is living very well. Don't use those things to brush me off. Zhen asks you, this locust plague, how are you going to solve it?"
"Also, I heard that you want to turn the imperial court into a place for merchants, is that right?"
"Don't quibble. Zhen heard your conversation just now. What are you talking about? If you go on like this, won't this imperial court be laughed at? My imperial court of the Tang Dynasty has become a place for merchants. What is this? This is a great shame! "
It turned out that the Retired Emperor was angry because of this matter!
Li Shimin calmed his mind slightly and motioned for the few of them to get up. Then, he sat opposite Li Shimin and said, "Father, this matter is not what you think. Listen to me for the specifics!"
While talking, Li Shimin leaned close to Li Yuan's ear and started whispering.
Following Li Shimin's whisper, Li Yuan's expression sometimes frowned and pondered. Sometimes, it suddenly became clear. Sometimes, it was unusually angry.
After a while, Li Yuan finally figured out the cause and effect of the matter. He glanced at the few of them and waved his hand faintly, "You all withdraw first. Zhen has something to say to the Emperor!"
"This official obeys the decree!"
The few of them hurried away.
But everyone could see from the Emperor and the Retired Emperor's eyes that it was not appropriate for the Retired Emperor to pursue this matter.
The few of them also relaxed and hurried to carry out the matter that they discussed with the Emperor before.
But at this time, only Li Yuan and Li Shimin were left in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. The atmosphere was somewhat subtle.
Li Yuan looked at the locust on the stone table with interest and said, "You all are in a good mood. Can this kind of thing be eaten?"
"Father, why don't you try it? Although this thing doesn't look good, the taste is still not bad. It's a good thing to go with wine! "
"Is it the kind of wine that you gave Zhen?"
Li Yuan smelled the lingering smell of alcohol in the air and asked.
Li Shimin didn't say anything. Instead, he waved his hand and had someone bring in another set of bowls, chopsticks, wine set, and locusts.
He personally poured a cup for Li Yuan.
Only then did Li Yuan leisurely use his hand to pick up a locust. First, he removed all of the locust's legs and tentacles, then he pulled out its wings and stomach. But after looking at it, he picked up a few more locusts and retreated, throwing them into his mouth and slowly chewing.
As he chewed.
Li Shimin glanced at the locusts doubtfully, then picked up a complete one. Only after Li Shimin personally took a bite did he put it into his mouth.
In an instant, the crispness after frying, as well as the freshness and chewiness, made Li Yuan fall in love with this thing.
Anyway, he had already eaten the Bone Strengthening Powder made from locusts, let alone a whole locusts.
As for the locust egg, he had been consuming it all this time. Its effects were indeed quite good.
While eating and drinking, Li Yuan raised his cup and clinked it with Li Shimin's. "Have you thought it through? Do you want to start a war with Guan Long now?"
"Yes!"
"This son has thought it through. Sometimes, raising the butcher's knife high up can't truly kill the enemy. Instead, it will cause one's losses to be even greater. Therefore, this son feels that Guan Long controls the trade route right? Then This Emperor will compete with him in the trade route, and knock him down in the area he is best at. This way, not only will everyone know that this is our Li family's world! "
"And it will also let everyone understand that in this world, there is only one person who has the final say!"
"This son cooperates with those people in the imperial court. This is also a matter of last resort. It is the same as this. That cooperative is the prerequisite for this matter. Putting all the silver into our own pockets, they, in turn, are fighting for the world for our Lao Li family!"
"This kind of matter, everyone will sharpen their heads to drill in. Who dares to retreat? Then, This Emperor doesn't need to make a move. There will definitely be someone who will kill them! "
Li Shimin narrated his plan in detail to Li Yuan. He even narrated the matter of how to deal with the locusts and the Bone Strengthening Powder to Tubo and the others.
Only then did Li Yuan let out a deep sigh.
"Although this has never happened before, in the current Tang Dynasty, everything is recovering. This is indeed needed. Moreover, the plague of locusts has appeared at such a crucial time. If this disaster can really be turned into an opportunity, then this world will really be peaceful!"
"Father is wise!"
Li Shimin flattered in a timely manner.
However, Li Yuan sighed slightly and said, "Wise my ass. This is all your credit. This Emperor will not ask about the matters of the imperial court. Today, Gou Baoming went to find me, and I killed him. The Imperial Astronomer has to change to a more reliable person. Oh right, you have to pay attention to the Imperial College. During this period of time, my palace eunuchs often meet those people. They seem to be in contact with this person with the surname Gou. You have to be careful!"
"Thank you for the reminder, Father. This son has noticed the Imperial College. They are the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs. For the time being, this son is not prepared to have a conflict with them. Now that this matter of the Bone Strengthening Powder has appeared, this son wants to let Guan Long and the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs have a dogfight. What do you think?"
Li Yuan savored it carefully and then said, "Eunuch Rong, come, help This Emperor back to the palace!"
While speaking, Li Yuan said faintly, "This Emperor will no longer ask about this matter. However, when will you get a chef for these locusts?"
"This son obeys Your Majesty!"
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