Hou Junji's final words caused Li Chengqian's eyes to brighten.
How could he not know what Hou Junji was talking about?
On the contrary, he was keenly aware of what was going on.
It was precisely because he knew what Hou Junji was talking about that Li Chengqian couldn't help but hesitate. He clearly knew what his father-in-law was thinking. He wanted nothing more than to preserve his position as heir apparent.
But in truth, before Zhang Feng had appeared, he truly had been extremely worried about this. He had been worried that his fourth brother, Qingque, might be his greatest enemy.
It was simply because his fourth brother was too beloved by his Imperial Father and Imperial Mother.
In the past, he truly had been very wary of Li Tai, but that was all in the past. After Zhang Feng appeared, he clearly felt that his Imperial Father wasn't biased in this matter. At the very least, he hadn't allowed Li Tai to study at the academy.
But even if he did come to the academy, given his domineering personality, would Zhang Feng care about him?
If he wasn't killed by Zhang Feng, it would be because Li Tai was lucky. But he was different. He had long since called Zhang Feng his brother, and Li Chengqian believed that this friendship was extremely firm. At the very least, Zhang Feng basically told him everything. Take this matter as an example.
Although it seemed like Zhang Feng was making random arrangements, upon careful consideration, Li Chengqian understood what Zhang Feng was thinking.
Cheng Chumo and the others were skilled in the army. Although carrying bricks didn't seem to have anything to do with that, Li Chengqian vaguely sensed that there was nothing wrong with Zhang Feng's arrangements.
The reason was that Du Gou liked to study mathematics, so he had arranged for Li Chengqian to do this so that Li Chengqian could use it in his daily life.
But while he couldn't see anything wrong with his mission, Li Chengqian vaguely sensed that he was acting as the steward of White Deer College.
Otherwise, why would he leave the matter of registering names and searching for people to him?
If he really was the son of a merchant, then finding Sun Simiao would mean that he was trying to make friends with someone of high status. But …
However, this was exactly what Li Chengqian lacked.
If he could make use of this to settle this matter, wouldn't these people's connections all recognize him?
That would be very useful to the Imperial Court. After all, Sun Simiao was a Miracle Doctor. His status was extremely important!
Li Chengqian was in a daze.
Moreover, there would occasionally be a look on his face that said he had everything under control. How could the shrewd Hou Junji not see it?
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, this Old Man shall not disturb you any further. I will be attending the morning assembly tomorrow as well. At that time, it will be up to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian bowed.
"Duke Chen, thank you for your concern for the people. On behalf of the people in Chang 'an who were affected by the disaster, I thank you, Duke!"
Hou Junji meaningfully glanced at Li Chengqian before indifferently saying, "I must ask Crown Prince to forgive the Crown Princess. It was Old Man who did not properly educate her, so it was inevitable that she would offend Crown Prince in some matters."
With these words, Hou Junji left.
Li Chengqian didn't think too much about it. Hou Junji's grain was enough to stabilize the disaster relief on Xiao Mountain, but it was far from enough. Just as Zhang Feng had said, there was still no telling how many students would come. Basically everyone in Chang 'an City that could come had arrived, and those who had yet to arrive were still watching. If students from other places came, those people in Chang' an City who were watching would definitely hurry over.
When the time came …
There was still a shortage of grain!
Li Chengqian sighed.
Then he hurried out of the Eastern Palace.
The moment Li Chengqian left the Eastern Palace, someone reported the matter of the Crown Prince and Hou Junji to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin couldn't help but be taken aback by this news.
"What did you say? The Crown Prince is borrowing grain? "
In the imperial study, Li Shimin was wearing a thin robe with an imperial robe draped over his body. Although it was stuffy and hot, how could Li Shimin have the leisure to go to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to enjoy the cool air?
All the memorials were asking for grain, grain, and grain.
Li Shimin even felt like killing someone.
And now, he had heard that Hou Junji had gone to see the Crown Prince, and that the Crown Prince had issued three orders upon returning from Xiao Mountain: sell property, sell land, and trade for grain. He had even sent someone with the Crown Prince's token to receive grain.
Li Shimin couldn't help but think of something.
That was Xishan.
He hurriedly asked, "We ask you: what is the current situation on Xiao Mountain?"
Little Guizi hastily replied, "Your Majesty, according to the reports of our scouts, after the message was sent last night, nearly six thousand and five hundred people have gone up Xiao Mountain."
Li Shimin couldn't help but slightly frown.
Six thousand and five hundred people?
So many?
"Then how many disaster victims are accommodated in Chang 'an City every day?"
"Your Majesty, three thousand people enter Chang 'an every day after their identities are confirmed, and they are all gathered around the Reclining Square.
"In the last few days, more than ten thousand disaster victims have entered Chang 'an, and those who were unable to enter Chang' an and those who were on their way have all gone up Xiao Mountain."
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