Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 694
Chang'an, summer is over.

But the weather is still a bit unnaturally hot.

Li Shimin this summer is a little happy because there is a happy event.

Empress Changsun gave birth to a prince again and named him Li Zhi.

This is the third prince of Empress Changsun.

In Li Shimin's opinion, the queen's many sons is a good thing, which indicates that their Tang Dynasty can last forever.

Therefore, when this prince was born, Li Shimin not only made him king directly, but also pardoned the world for this.

And on the day of Li Zhi's full moon, the land of Jingchu suddenly sent news again.

"My lord, there is news from Qin Houye that the rebel army has been put down."

After the news came, Li Shimin and his officials were really excited. Li Shimin even felt that his prince Li Zhi was simply his lucky star in the Tang Dynasty.

"Okay, okay, that's a good thing."

Li Shimin was talking excitedly, but at this moment, the official who sent the letter continued: "My lord, Lord Hou said in the victory report that the reason why the king of Chu dared to rebel is because there is an iron mine in the land of Chu, and the king of Chu opened the mine for forging. Weapons, this is the strength to rebel, now, Lord Hou has controlled the iron ore, and, Lord Hou wants to mine iron ore, forge a batch of magical weapons for my Tang Dynasty, please approve it."

After this was finished, Chaozhong suddenly had a different situation.

Counter-insurgency is a good thing, and everyone will not feel anything, but if you continue to forge weapons, everyone will not like it.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers are ominous. Now our Tang Dynasty has enough weapons, so why do we need to forge them?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, since iron ore has been discovered, it is a good thing, but why not use these iron ore to make some farm tools to develop agriculture?"

"That's right, now my Great Tang already owns the world. Although it's not enough to let the horse go to Nanshan, there is really no need to forge weapons. Please don't approve Qin Tian's request."

"........."

There were quite a few people who opposed it, but Li Shimin was lost in thought. The weapons of the Tang Dynasty were enough. Why did Qin Tian forge weapons? Did he think that the weapons of the Tang Dynasty were not powerful enough?
While thinking this way, Cheng Yaojin suddenly stood up: "My lord, Qin Tian's memorial has already said that it is necessary to forge a magic weapon. Since it is a magic weapon, it is definitely not comparable to our current weapons. How can I refuse a good opportunity to improve my Tang Dynasty's military strength?"

After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, another person stood up: "Your Majesty, I think what Lu Guogong said makes sense. Besides, although our Tang Dynasty has been unified, there are many powerful enemies around. If we don't strengthen the construction of troops How can it be done, we still want to exterminate the Turks, it’s a shame.”

"That's right, that's right, my lord, if Lord Hou can forge a magic weapon, I will support it..."

"........."

Those who supported and those who opposed soon quarreled in the court hall. Li Shimin looked at these situations with a slightly dignified expression. Now, he can be sure that Qin Tian is going to forge a magic weapon, but their Tang Dynasty's weapons are already very advanced. Already, is Qin Tian sure to forge even more powerful weapons?
If you are not sure, let Qin Tian do it like this, for Datang, it is a waste of manpower and financial resources.

For Li Shimin, this is a gamble.

After thinking for a long time, Li Shimin finally made a decision: "Okay, since Qin Aiqing is capable of forging a magic weapon, let him forge it, pass the order, let Qin Aiqing escort the pig iron back to the capital, and set up weapons in the capital. Bureau, specially let him forge magic weapons."

After Li Shimin made his decision, the officials didn't say anything more.

The morning retreated, and the weather was still very hot. After Li Shimin returned to the harem, he went directly to the bedroom of Empress Changsun.

Not long after giving birth, Empress Changsun looked a little weaker, and she was plumper than before, but this kind of plumpness was Li Shimin's favorite.

"Empress, guess what's the good news today." As soon as he came in, Li Shimin started talking. At this time, Empress Changsun was hugging Li Zhi. After hearing this, she smiled and said, "I'm not a half-immortal, how can I know?" What good news."

Li Shimin laughed, and said: "Qin Tian and the others put down the Chu king's rebellion. Today happens to be Zhi'er's full moon. Zhi'er is my lucky star in the Tang Dynasty. I have decided to hold a full moon wine for him in the afternoon. Also, give him a fief, now."

Li Shimin liked his prince very much. This was the first prince born to him by the empress after he became emperor. His status was beyond words when he was born.

Li Shimin once again enjoyed the feeling of being a father.

In fact, with more and more children of his own, Li Shimin's mood towards the birth of the next few children has become quite flat.

When Empress Changsun gave birth to Crown Prince Li Chengqian, he was only in his twenties, and he suddenly became a father. At that time, he was so excited that he couldn't believe it. It wasn't for the palace servants to report, he didn't even know that he was a father again.

But this time, with the birth of Li Zhi, he felt the excitement of that year again.

And when the father's love returned, he couldn't help but want to give everything to this child.

However, Empress Changsun shook her head after listening to his words: "Your Majesty, we have already agreed that Zhi'er's full moon wine will not be served. Now that the court is in trouble, everything should be saved. As for Zhi'er's fief, there is no need to worry. How old is he, why give him a fief?"

Empress Changsun wanted to reprimand him, but what he said was reasonable. Li Shimin was too excited, so he proposed to hold a full moon wine and give him a fief. Now that Empress Changsun said so, he had no choice but to give up.

After the two talked a few more words, Li Shimin went to the imperial study to get busy. Empress Changsun looked at Li Zhi in her arms, but suddenly sighed.

"Zhi'er, Zhi'er, I don't know if your birth is right."

All mothers in the world love their children, especially children, but Empress Changsun is different. Every prince she gives birth to is qualified to compete for the throne. If there are more children, the competition for the throne will become more intense. fierce.

Li Shimin's struggle for the throne saw blood, and she worried that these princes of hers would repeat the same mistakes in the future.

Therefore, when Li Shimin wanted to treat Li Zhi special, she directly refused. Giving too much love to the little prince would make him gradually ambitious, and it was unfair to the prince.

As the heir of the Tang Dynasty, he deserved more care from Li Shimin, and Li Shimin also needed to do the same, he wanted to dispel the ideas of some other people.

But how many things in this world can be predicted and decided by her, and the future battle for the crown prince may not be avoided.

　27rd

　　
　
(End of this chapter)