Tanabata Diva Concert: Happy Breakup

Zheng Zhengjin and Li Xiaogong discussed for a long time in the palace.

When Zheng Zhengjin took out the pile of deeds, Li Xiaogong asked with a smile, "Sir, are you really willing to give me all your coal mines in Chang'an and Taiyuan as a betrothal gift?" Li Xiaogong wanted to say, "Too much, too much, too much."

Because Li Xiaogong knew that once anthracite came out, the price of coal would inevitably skyrocket.

"Of course. This coal mine is in my hands, but I don't have much use for it. Besides, I don't want to arrange for people to make anthracite. Of course, this opportunity to win the hearts of the people should be given to Your Majesty." When Zheng Zhengjin arrived in the Tang Dynasty, he had no worries about food and clothing. He had everything. Why bother to compete with Li Shimin?

After all, this person was Emperor Taizong Li Erfeng, who created the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Of course, if he had arrived at the Great Song Dynasty, he would obviously have started killing people directly. The same was true for the Qing Dynasty. After all, the loss of sovereignty and humiliation of the country had harmed too many people.

After discussing with Li Xiaogong for a long time, Zheng Zhengjin's betrothal gift was simply astronomical: 100,000 copper coins, all the coal mines in his hands, and ten jars of fine wine, not to mention the other details.

In Li Xiaogong's palace, Li Xiaogong actually entertained Zheng Zhengjin. Zheng Zhengjin looked at the venison on the table and fell into deep thought. At the same time, he was thinking that there seemed to be no concept of animal protection in the Tang Dynasty.

Although the cooking skills of the chefs in Li Xiaogong's palace were average, it must be said that the venison was really special.
"Thank you for the hospitality, Your Highness." After the meal, Zheng Zhengjin bowed to Li Xiaogong.

"You are good in everything except that you are too polite. Have you ever seen me being polite to you since I came to your house?" Li Xiaogong said with pretended dissatisfaction.

"That's true. Haha. Then I won't be polite to Your Highness." After finishing the meal, Zheng Zhengjin prepared to leave.

Li Xiaogong put his arm around Zheng Zhengjin's shoulders and said, "Let's go to the other garden with me. How about we go there to enjoy the dance of my dancers?"

Zheng Zhengjin actually knew that there were many dancers in Li Xiaogong's palace. So he also became interested and laughed, "Then I'd better obey your command."

In this way, Zheng Zhengjin and Li Xiaogong went to the villa together, and Li Xiaogong immediately arranged for dancers to perform.

After the two men sat down, Li Xiaogong immediately called two beautiful women to serve Zheng Zhengjin on the left and right.

Li Xiaogong laughed and said, "My wine is not as strong as yours, but it is still drinkable. Try it."

The beautiful girl next to Zheng Zhengjin stretched out her beautiful hand and began to pour wine for Zheng Zhengjin.

Zheng Zhengjin looked straight ahead, he had no hobby of stealing other people's favors. After all, these were all Li Xiaogong's dancers.

Zheng Zhengjin picked up the Sanlejiang, took a sip, and then said, "This is fruit wine!"

The sound of stringed instruments began to rise softly, and Zheng Zhengjin became interested. He thought, "This girl's skill is just so-so. My Youwei is better. She learns everything quickly and can do it almost at once."

Zheng Zhengjin spent quite a while admiring the dancing of these dancers, which was quite unique in its own way.

After appreciating it for more than an hour, I also tasted the Sanle juice.

After appreciating the dancers' dance, Zheng Zhengjin stood up and said respectfully to Li Xiaogong, "Your Highness, it's getting late. I'll take my leave now."

Li Xiaogong said drunkenly, "Well, I'll see you off."

Zheng Zhengjin shook his head, but still accepted Li Xiaogong's farewell. When Zheng Zhengjin disappeared from Li Xiaogong's sight, Li Xiaogong instantly sobered up, and there was no longer the drunken look as before. Then he said to the housekeeper: "Arrange a carriage, the king wants to go to the palace."

He had to tell Li Shimin the results of today's discussion. After all, he was a subject.

royal palace,

imperial study room,
Li Shimin is handling government affairs.
Li Xiaogong's arrival did not surprise Li Shimin.

After Li Xiaogong reported Zheng Zhengjin's betrothal gift to Li Shimin, Li Shimin couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Hiss. It's really a big deal."

After all, just copper coins would be worth 100,000 strings of cash, not to mention the coal mines. Compared to the coal mines, 100,000 strings of cash is just a small amount of money. Now that he has inherited the not-so-rich family fortune left by Li Yuan, he wants to vigorously develop people's livelihood and rest with the people.

"This kid really understands me. He is worthy of being an immortal. He really doesn't care much about some things in the world." Li Shimin meant that Zheng Zhengjin handed the coal mine over to him so that he could win the hearts of the people.

"Your Majesty, I think the young master is a man of high moral character and not lustful. After all, the dancers in my villa, although not stunningly beautiful, are not far behind. But he just looked at them a few more times, that's all, and his eyes were clear." The reason why Li Xiaogong let the dancers in his villa flaunt in front of Zheng Zhengjin was actually because of what Li Shimin said.

"I know about this. I've kept it to myself. Don't let that kid know about it, otherwise he will definitely find something to do to me," Li Shimin thought of the time in the cell when Zheng Zhengjin asked him if he tried to climb over Changsun Wugou's courtyard wall and was chased for several miles by Changsun Wuji's dogs.

"I understand." Li Xiaogong stood aside and had no intention of leaving. Instead, he looked at Li Shimin with a smile.

"Anything else?" Li Shimin continued to ask.

"Which Majesty? You see, the young master will present ten jars of fine wine as a betrothal gift to Xiangcheng. Logically, I am the emperor's uncle of Xiangcheng after all. Can you give me one jar?" Li Xiaogong was greedy for wine, and Li Shimin knew this.

"Okay, you can go down. I understand." Li Shimin thought, since there are ten jars of wine, it would be fine to give one to Li Xiaogong. Besides, he will be Zheng Zhengjin's father-in-law in the future, so it is not difficult for him to drink his wine.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Xiaogong happily left the imperial study and returned to his mansion.

After arriving at the mansion, he found out that his prodigal son had eaten two apples, and he almost hung Li Chongyi up and beat him up. Fortunately, the princess interceded for him, and Li Chongyi was released.

In the Imperial Study, after Li Shimin finished dealing with government affairs, he came to the Lizheng Hall in the harem, where Empress Zhangsun's bedroom was.

After entering the room, Li Shimin saw Empress Changsun trying to salute, and then immediately said: "Guanyin, you are heavy, don't salute, there are so many rules to break."

"Your Majesty, why are you so happy today?" Empress Changsun put the book she was reading aside and asked Li Shimin.

"Zheng the kid has already discussed the wedding in Xiangcheng with Li Xiaogong. That kid gave me the deeds to all the coal mines he has." Li Shimin explained.

Empress Changsun smiled gently and said, "Erlang, Le Yan also told me that we should keep everything as simple as possible. The people have just experienced war and some are even suffering from hunger and cold. So she wants Your Majesty to put the people first and keep everything as simple as possible."

Li Shimin sighed, his eyes moistened, and said to Empress Changsun: "Guanyin, I am so grateful to you for all these years, otherwise I don't know what Le Yan would have looked like."

"Erlang." Empress Changsun called him affectionately.
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(End of this chapter)