Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 537 Bull Nose Ring
Cheng Yaojin's reaction was also expected by Gao Ming, after all, even Li Shimin didn't know the existence of the bull nose ring, so it's not surprising that Cheng Yaojin didn't know.

Seeing his surprised look, Gao Ming immediately explained to him with a smile.

"This cow nose ring, as the name suggests, is a ring worn on the nose of a cow. The nose of a cow is very sensitive. After putting on a ring, as long as the ring is pulled, the cow will feel very painful. At that time, as long as the ring is tied with a rope , you can lead the cow by the nose to plow the fields.”

"I see!"

After hearing Gao Ming's explanation, Cheng Yaojin suddenly showed an expression of enlightenment.

"This is indeed a good idea. Why didn't anyone think of it at the beginning? If we could have thought of it earlier, then the tens of thousands of cattle we obtained when we defeated the Turks more than ten years ago would have been turned into farming cattle. Alas, what a pity Already!"

Seeing Cheng Yaojin's regretful expression, Gao Ming suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.

"Who told you that no one would have thought of this at the time? This cow's nose ring has existed before. I'm just picking up people's teeth, and not all grassland cattle can be trained to become farm cattle, only those that are about one year old and no more than two years old. Mavericks are suitable, as for the big ones, you can only try it!"

"Oh, I see!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cheng Yaojin nodded, pointing at Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang next to him and reprimanded him.

"Did you see? I usually tell you to read more books, but you just don't listen. Now you don't even know about a bull nose ring. I'm really raising you two for nothing!"

"..."

Being scolded for no reason, Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang felt aggrieved in their hearts.

They obviously didn't do anything, they didn't expect Cheng Yaojin to find such a high-sounding reason to scold them, it's no one else.

Most importantly, no one in Chang'an knows what this bull nose ring is, except for the prince in front of him. How could they possibly know?
But they also knew Cheng Yaojin's temper, if they retorted, it might not be as simple as being scolded, so the two of them could only lower their heads and endure Cheng Yaojin's "fancy scolding".

"I think I, Cheng Yaojin, am also an indomitable figure. Why did I give birth to you two stupid sons who are useless? My fame will be ruined in your hands!"

"I, Cheng Yaojin, don't know what crimes I did in my previous life. The Cheng family actually gave you this thing. Don't mention my name when you go out in the future. It's shameful!"

"The family is unlucky, I bah!"

Looking at the brothers of the Cheng family who were so scolded that they couldn't lift their heads, Gao Ming could only silently express his sympathy for them. Who let them have such an unreliable father?
Cheng Yaojin scolded for a long time, then turned around contentedly, and laughed at Gao Ming.

"Hahahaha, the bull nose ring His Royal Highness mentioned is indeed a treasure. Why don't you leave this matter to me, Lao Cheng, and I promise to handle it properly for you. What do you think, Your Highness?"

"This……"

After Gao Ming hesitated for a while, he was about to speak, but before he could say anything, Cheng Yaojin stood up suddenly, and then roared at Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang behind him.

"Why are you two still standing here stupidly? Why don't you go to the kitchen to see if the dishes are ready? I wonder if His Highness the Crown Prince is hungry? I didn't even wink at all. I really raised you for nothing..."

While cursing, he punched and kicked Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang, and after they both ran away, he bowed his hands to Gao Ming apologetically.

"The dog is stupid, and His Royal Highness laughed at him. The food will be served soon, let's chat while eating, His Royal Highness, wait a moment, I will go and urge them!"

After finishing speaking, Cheng Yaojin ran away in a hurry. Seeing this scene, Gao Ming suddenly showed a face of not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"I don't even know what to say about Cheng Yaojin."

Of course Gao Ming could see that Cheng Yaojin was going to use the cow nose ring to get some credit, because the difference between "bringing back [-] beef cattle" and "bringing back [-] farming cattle" was vastly different.

The former just won the war, so bringing back some trophies belongs to the category of icing on the cake, while the meaning of the latter is to send charcoal in the snow!

The lack of farm cattle in the Tang Dynasty is on the table, and everyone knows it, so if Cheng Yaojin can turn the [-] prairie cattle that were originally beef cattle into farm cattle and bring them back to the Tang Dynasty, then this The credit is no less than winning another battle, or even worse!

The most important thing is that this credit is still exclusive, and there is no need to share it with others!
Cheng Yaojin knew this very well, so at this moment he decided that even if he dumped the scoundrel, he would let Gao Ming leave this matter to him!

And most importantly, Cheng Yaojin knew that with Gao Ming's current status, he did not lack this credit at all, so he felt that with his relationship with Gao Ming, it was not impossible to get this credit for nothing.

In order to make the plan go smoothly, Cheng Yaojin also specially instructed two brothers, Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang, that when it was time to eat, the father and son would take turns to take turns holding the wine, posing as if they would not let Gao Ming get drunk .

Watching this scene, Gao Ming once again showed a face of dumbfounding.

"I'm talking about Uncle Cheng and the two brothers of the Cheng family. We've already drank three cups of this wine in a row. Even booze is not the way to drink it. Let's have some food first, and I have something to say to Cheng." Uncle said!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cheng Chusi and Cheng Chuliang subconsciously glanced at Cheng Yaojin, and found that the latter nodded, so they stopped, and then pretended to be generous to greet Gao Ming.

"It was our negligence, Your Royal Highness, you eat food!"

"Come, come, His Royal Highness, eat more!"

At this time, Cheng Yaojin also smiled at Gao Ming.

"Haha, it has been more than a year since I drank with His Royal Highness in the mansion last time. After returning from the expedition to Goguryeo this time, it was the first time for us to sit and drink like this. The old minister was too happy, so he lost his composure. I hope His Royal Highness will forgive me!"

What Cheng Yaojin said seems to be explaining to Gao Ming, but in fact he is telling Gao Ming that I have taken refuge with you a year ago, and this time I went to Goguryeo to fight and served you all the time. You should entrust this good job to me, otherwise it would be too dishonest.

Gao Ming is not the kind of child who didn't understand anything, of course he understood the meaning of Cheng Yaojin's words, so he couldn't laugh or cry again.

"This Cheng Yaojin may seem rough, but he is actually thoughtful. Whoever takes him for a fool is the real fool!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming helplessly shook his head again, and then looked up at Cheng Yaojin.

"Uncle Cheng, in fact, my old man disagrees with this matter, and to put a nose ring on a cow, you must first make a hole in the nose of the cow. This seems a bit cruel. If you do it, I'm afraid you will be impeached at that time!"

When Gao Ming said this, he meant to tell Cheng Yaojin that although this matter is a credit, it also comes with certain risks. How to choose you is up to you!
Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cheng Yaojin's smiling face suddenly became serious.

(End of this chapter)