Daxing Palace, before the Sui Dynasty moved the capital to Luoyang, was where the Sui Dynasty's imperial palace was located. It was also the place where the Emperor handled government affairs. The Tang Dynasty established Chang 'an as its capital. In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the political center had always been in Daxing Palace.
After Tang Gaozong, the Emperor moved to Daming Palace and Xingqing Palace. Daxing Palace lost its former importance. After Tang Ruizong, Daxing Palace was renamed Taiji Palace.
Now, it was still Daxing Palace.
The Ganlu Hall in Daxing Palace was where Li Yuan governed and rested.
The night was not dark. Although Li Yuan was old, his energy was not bad. He was still reviewing the memorials that were submitted. After all, the Tang Dynasty was founded not long ago. There were many government affairs, and Li Yuan was also extremely busy.
"Thud! Thud! "
Footsteps came from outside the hall.
It was an attendant who entered and stood beside Li Yuan. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the King of Qin requests an audience."
Li Yuan raised his head and raised his eyebrows, revealing a surprised expression. Under most circumstances, Li Shimin would not enter the palace at night. Now, it was extremely rare for him to enter the palace in a hurry to seek an audience.
Li Yuan ordered, "Announce!"
The attendant immediately gave the order. Not long after, Li Shimin strode in. After he stood still, he lifted his robe and bowed, "This son greets Imperial Father."
"Sit!"
Li Yuan waved his hand and ordered.
Immediately, Li Yuan asked, "It's late now, and the palace gates are already closed. Why did you enter the palace?"
Li Shimin replied, "Imperial Father, this son received twelve dishes today. Each dish can be called a peerless delicacy, rare in the world. Therefore, this son specially entered the palace to offer them to Imperial Father. Imperial Father, please taste. "
"Send them in!"
Li Shimin ordered.
The attendants outside the Ganlu Hall carried food boxes in one by one. They took out all the dishes and placed them on the table in front of Li Yuan one by one. At this time, all the dishes were not cold yet. They were still warm and emitted a rich fragrance.
After Li Yuan saw and smelled the fragrance, his mouth and tongue moved. He immediately had an appetite. He revealed a smile on his face and said, "Erlang, you are thoughtful. Not bad, these are all good! "
"Bring the bowls and chopsticks!"
Li Yuan instructed, and an attendant brought over bowls and chopsticks. However, according to the rules, the eunuch was prepared to taste the food first to ensure that it was not poisonous.
But Li Yuan took the chopsticks and waved his hand to have the inner attendant withdraw.
He did not believe that Li Shimin would poison him.
What's more, the current Crown Prince is Li Jiancheng. Li Shimin poisoning him, there is no benefit at all.
Li Yuan was the first to eat the pig's knuckle. Although it was not complete, it was only a small portion. But to an old man like Li Yuan, this small piece of skin was soft and fragrant, smooth and soft, yet it was enough.
After Li Yuan swallowed it in one bite, his eyes lit up, and he said the word 'good' three times in a row. He finished the pork knuckle in two or three bites, and then began to move on to the other dishes.
However, when Li Yuan ate the beef, he frowned.
Li Shimin was familiar with Li Yuan's nature. He promptly explained, "Father Emperor, this beef is beef from after the death of illness. I am well aware of the importance of cattle. This is the foundation of the country, and I dare not act recklessly. "
Li Yuan's mood was pretty good. Hearing Li Shimin's explanation, he immediately laughed and said, "It's good that you understand."
He was now eating to his heart's content.
He was very happy in his heart.
Especially the pork knuckle, red braised pork, these kinds of soft and fatty dishes, Li Yuan loved them even more. Although there were twelve dishes, in reality, the amount of each dish was not much. However, Li Yuan was old after all, and could not eat so much. After tasting some dishes a little, he did not eat more. After all, he could not digest them.
After Li Yuan finished eating, he drank a mouthful of chicken soup and said with emotion, "These twelve dishes are indeed peerless delicacies, and can be called delicious. I have never eaten such a dish before. Erlang, where did you get these twelve dishes? "
Li Shimin bowed and said, "Father Emperor, in reality, these twelve dishes were made by Du Qi. Originally, I was hosting a banquet tonight. Erlang Du volunteered himself, saying that he wanted to be in charge of the banquet's dishes. "
"I pondered, although Erlang Du is young, he can also distinguish the importance. He dared to say so, so I let him arrange it. At that time, I actually did not take it to heart. "
"But I did not expect that as soon as the banquet started at night, Erlang Du's dishes would shine."
"It was very praiseworthy."
Li Shimin said, "It was the first time I ate it, so I immediately instructed Erlang Du to prepare a separate portion for each dish, put it in a food box, and specially brought it to Father Emperor."
But now, Li Shimin changed his tone.
It was not Du Qi's suggestion, but Li Shimin's own initiative. Only in this way could Li Shimin make Li Yuan happy. This was also the reason why Du Qi let Li Shimin enter the palace at night.
After Li Yuan heard, he repeatedly nodded his head and praised, saying, "Erlang Du, you are considerate."
Li Shimin said, "Father Emperor praises me too much."
Li Yuan said, "Now that I have eaten Erlang Du's dishes, if I eat anything else, I'm afraid it will be tasteless. It's a pity that Erlang Du is young, especially that he is not a chef. Letting him enter the imperial kitchen is inappropriate. "
Li Shimin smiled slightly, replying, "Father Emperor, this matter is actually very simple. After I return, I will summon Erlang Du and have him hand over the recipe and method of making the dishes. This way, Father Emperor's imperial chef will naturally know the method of making the dishes. If Father Emperor wants to eat delicious dishes, it will be an easy matter. "
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Yuan's face was full of a brilliant smile, those traces of wrinkles all stretched out, saying, "Your method is very good, I will leave this matter to you. Erlang Du Qi, the things you are doing now are very good. During my birthday, the medicinal pills you gave, as well as the New Five Animal Frolics, are also extremely good. These days, you have been diligent. "
Li Shimin said, "This is your son's duty."
But in his heart, he was deeply moved.
Like Li Yuan, praising his diligence in two or three sentences, this was something that had not happened for a long time. Now, it was easy for him to pass the twelve dishes.
Du Qi, this kid, was a genius.
Li Yuan changed the topic, continuing, "I heard that previously, Jiancheng and your Qin King's Manor competed in farming. Now, in the Eastern Palace, capable people are all thinking of ways to improve farming, and during this period of time, you have been visiting places every day to understand the matters of the people's farming, is there such a matter? "
Li Shimin's heart moved, nodding, saying, "There is indeed such a matter, before this, I mainly led troops to war. In terms of wisdom and strategy in using troops, I am confident. But this farming matter, I do not know much, so I can only visit places and understand the people's farming matters. Now, it is not yet the final time of the bet, so I am still visiting places. "
Li Yuan comforted, saying, "No matter, victory and defeat are common in the military, after all, the Eastern Palace Crown Prince has many strategists."
Pausing, Li Yuan said again, "But you do not need to care, it is just a small matter. Even if you lose, with Father Emperor here, you will not have anything. "
"Thank you, Father Emperor!"
Li Shimin answered respectfully.
But in his heart, he was sneering.
This bet, he was going to win, but Li Yuan believed that he would definitely lose, there was nothing bad about this.
Li Yuan and Li Shimin talked for a while, then Li Shimin tactfully took the initiative to leave. After Li Shimin left the Ganlu Hall, he turned his head to look at the Ganlu Hall shrouded in a dim yellow light, a bright light flashed across his eyes.
Immediately, he turned his head and left in large strides.
At this moment, Li Shimin who left, his back was straight, but his face revealed a tenacious expression.
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