Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Chapter 3 Invitation, Influence

Chang'an Palace
"Your Majesty, Duke An Xuan has returned."

A respectful voice sounded in the ears of Empress Changsun, which made Empress Changsun look happy.

"Order someone to invite An Xuangong to come to the palace."

"And order the kitchen to make a few more dishes."

"In addition, let the three of Gao Ming and Qingque come here for dinner."

Empress Changsun slowly ordered, you must know that my father has been away from Chang'an for ten years, even my son Gao Ming is only eight years old, and Qing Que is only six years old.

As for her daughter Changle, who is only five years old and has never met her Yafu, she couldn't help but introduce her to her this time.

in a palace
"Your Majesty, the severe drought in Guanzhong has caused countless hungry people."

"The price of folk bucket rice has almost caught up with the price of a piece of cloth."

"If things go on like this, the people will have no means of living, and the world will be in chaos again."

A steady voice sounded, this person was Fang Xuanling, Ling of Zhongshu.

Fang Xuanling talked eloquently, presenting the entire Guanzhong famine to this emperor.

However, although Li Shimin's face was listening, he was actually absent-minded, and even the few ministers on the side could feel it.

"Just follow the method of Fangxiang."

Li Shimin said something perfunctory, showing a look of racing thoughts.

Several ministers around couldn't help but cast their eyes on the green-clothed scribe standing at the top, as if saying that you should ask.

Because this person is Changsun Wuji, as the elder brother of Empress Changsun, that is, Li Shimin's uncle, if there is any problem, the first thing everyone thinks of is Changsun Wuji.

"I wonder if His Majesty has any important matters?"

A gleam flashed in Changsun Wuji's eyes and he said slowly, of course his heart is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface.

"A bunch of old foxes!"

Changsun Wuji couldn't help cursing inwardly, knowing that the royal family has no small matters, even if he has the status of a foreign relative.

But there are some things that he can't know, of course he doesn't want to, but even he has to admit that it's best for him to ask.

"Duke Anxuan returned to Chang'an today."

Li Shimin glanced at all the officials present and then said softly, there seemed to be a hint of emotion in his words.

After the words fell, the ministers present couldn't help being stunned. An Xuangong is a legendary name.

You must know that this person is not a duke of a country, nor is he a nobleman, but to be called a duke is a title recognized by the whole world.

"Has the teacher returned to Chang'an?"

Changsun Wuji spoke first, with a hint of joy in his words. An Xuangong was his first teacher and also a good friend of his father.

He is also the younger sister's father. It can be said that An Xuangong has a close and inseparable relationship with his eldest grandson Wuji.

"The students also want to pay a visit to Duke Anxuan."

A blue-shirted scribe couldn't help but speak, and there seemed to be a trace of worship in his words.

If there were stars in the Tang Dynasty, then Shu An was the real superstar of heaven. Everyone from scholars to civilians knew the name of Duke Anxuan.

This person is Du Ruhui, Li Shimin's right-hand man, from the Tiance Mansion to the current Shangshu Pushe, who is actually the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.

"Keming, I didn't expect you to respect Duke Anxuan so much."

Li Shimin couldn't help but said quietly, his words seemed to be a little jealous, if An Xuangong was not his father-in-law, and he didn't have any family and rights to speak of.

He might even doubt his own father-in-law, after all, the name of Duke Anxuan has great influence.

"The students once listened to An Xuangong's lectures."

Du Ruhui said with some embarrassment on his face, you must know that there are countless people who have listened to An Xuangong's lectures, and there are so many students, and he is just one of them.

As for Fang Xuanling at the side, his face was full of curiosity. In fact, he had been famous for this Duke Anxuan for a long time.

I even read his articles often and benefited a lot from them. It would be best if I could meet him.

The turmoil between Li Shimin and the ministers did not affect Shu An, because the carriage from the palace had already arrived at the gate of Shu's residence.

"Laifu, come with me."

Shu An said slowly, he naturally has his own calculations, knowing that Lai Fu's age is only a little younger than his own, and he is also familiar with that person.

It can be said that they are acquaintances. Naturally, Xue Rengui, a disciple, doesn't matter. After all, he is still young, and he is not in a hurry.

"Yes, sir!"

Laifu said with a touch of excitement on his face, you must know that this is entering the palace, even he did not expect that he would be able to enter one day.

Compared to Lai Fu, who has followed Shu An for decades, Xue Rengui is obviously not as good.

At this time, Xue Rengui's face was full of doubts, he didn't know who his teacher went to see, but this was not something he should ask.

"Tread, step!"

As a gorgeously decorated carriage slowly headed towards the palace, Shu An's eyes fell outside the window, enjoying the tranquility in this busy city.

"Why haven't you come yet?"

Empress Changsun couldn't stop looking out of the palace and whispered softly, with a hint of expectation in her words.

"Queen, hasn't Grandpa An come yet?"

A crisp voice sounded, and the voice was a little fat man, who was Li Tai, the second character of Empress Changsun.

At this time, the little fat man swallowed his saliva looking at the food on the table. You must know that the Tang Dynasty is now at the beginning of its establishment, and all wastes will be prosperous.

Not to mention that it coincided with the severe drought in Guanzhong, even the imperial palace was frugal, not to mention such a large harem.

Among them, there are not a few concubines, and they cost a lot. If you are not in charge, you don't know the price of firewood, rice, oil and salt.

And in order to welcome the arrival of her Asian father this time, Empress Changsun changed her frugality in the past, and even had some beef and a lot of pastries.

"Qingque, wait a little longer, it should be soon."

Empress Changsun looked at the three children and couldn't help saying, with a hint of distress in her words, because she was the empress.

Naturally, we must set an example, otherwise there will definitely be dissatisfaction in the harem, so we treat the children equally.

"All right!"

The little fat man said weakly, but at the same time he was also curious about this Grandpa An who had never met before.

This is the queen mother's sub-father, which is comparable to the father's father, that is, the grandfather of the emperor. Although the queen mother explained a lot, Fatty Xiao only remembered a few words.

On the other hand, Li Chengqian, who was already eight years old, looked upright, and obviously already had the ability to think for himself.

(End of this chapter)