The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 246 The Bet Between Li Tai and Yuan Tiangang

Seeing the back of Li Yuan leaving, Li Shimin's heart at this time has already set off a turbulent wave.He never expected that Li Yuan would have such a heart-to-heart chat with him today.

Today's heart-to-heart talk between father and son allowed Li Shimin to finally remove the stone that had been pressing in his heart.This also strengthened Li Shimin's thoughts.

"Father is right. The throne needs someone suitable for him. And as long as this person is a descendant of the Li family, he can keep the inheritance of the Li family. As for who this descendant of the Li family is, is it really that important? "Li Shimin said to himself.

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Time can never be kept, and it will be around July in a blink of an eye.During this period of time, Li Shimin's attitude towards Li Chengqian and Li Tai changed a lot.

He even turned a blind eye to the open and secret struggle between the two.At this time, what Li Shimin cared most about was his eldest grandson Wugou.Because the eldest grandson Wugou is about to give birth.

But at this time, there was a plague of locusts in the world, and the entire surrounding area of ​​Chang'an City had been eaten by locusts so that not a single blade of grass could grow.Although people have surplus food in their homes, it is absolutely impossible to survive the long winter.

As expected by Li Tai, the area covered by the plague of locusts was not the surrounding area of ​​Chang'an City.The disaster area reached more than a dozen nearby states and counties.

It can be said that for a time the victims of disasters were everywhere in the world. In order to escape a way out, the victims of the disasters poured into Chang'an City.This incident also alarmed Taizong Li Shimin.

Li Shimin decided to devour the locusts himself in the imperial garden to show his determination and attitude towards controlling the locust plague.And sent Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui to help the victims.

These two elders are both masters of impartial law enforcement and dedicated to the country.What they have done can be said to be fair and just, allowing the victims of the disaster to get the resettlement they deserve.

And in history, it was precisely because of Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling's effective disaster relief that the locust disaster that had spread to more than a dozen states and counties was quelled.

"My lord, now the emperor has sent Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling to help the victims. Most of the people who poured into Chang'an have been appeased." Li Chunfeng said to Li Tai.

"After this locust plague, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty will decline. It is inevitable that some people with ulterior motives will take the opportunity to revolt. Those alien races around my Tang Kingdom may also take advantage of the situation." Yuan Tiangang said on the side Said.

"My lord, Daoist Yuan's words are true. If this matter is not handled properly, it will bring great trouble to the Tang Dynasty. Since ancient times, there will always be great chaos in catastrophes. When the people are starved of food, as long as someone instigates The world may be in chaos again." Li Chunfeng's words were even more terrifying than Yuan Tiangang's.

But what the two said was not nonsense.Because several large-scale uprisings in history were all caused by natural disasters.

"Father sent Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling to take charge of the disaster relief, so there will never be too much trouble. After all, with the ability of the two of you, you can definitely handle this matter." Li Tai said.

But Li Tai knew that this historical locust disaster was under the guidance of Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, and it survived without any danger.

"Does King Wei not want to do something for the people of the world? I don't think King Wei should be that kind of person." Yuan Tiangang said to Li Tai with a smile.

"The Taoist priest's words are true. This king will not only do something for the people of the world, but also make sure that the people affected by the disaster have no worries about food and clothing." Li Tai said confidently.

"King Wei, I believe you can make the people in the world have enough food. But to make the people in the world have nothing to worry about, King Wei's tone is a bit too loud." Yuan Tiangang looked at Li Tai and said.

"Master Daoist, why don't I make a bet with you. If I lose, I am willing to agree to any conditions of Daoist Master." Li Tai said to Yuan Tiangang with a smile.

"If King Wei can do it, Pindao is willing to recognize King Wei as the master." Yuan Tiangang said after getting up and beating Li Tai.

"Okay, a gentleman's words are hard to follow. How about letting you be the mediator?" Li Tai also got up and said.

"I, Li Chunfeng, would like to sit in this guarantor. After all, being able to serve the same master with Brother Yuan Dao is considered a fate." Li Chunfeng said with a big smile.

"Okay, I will make arrangements now." Li Tai turned and walked out after finishing speaking.

As soon as Li Tai walked out, Yuan Tiangang smiled and asked Li Chunfeng, "Are you really so confident that King Wei will definitely win?"

"Don't Daoist Yuan think so?" Li Chunfeng said with a smile, then turned around and left with Li Tai.

Looking at the two people who left, Yuan Tiangang said with a smile: "Yes, I don't know how the poor can do it, King Wei can do it?"

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Yin'an Hall of Wei Wangfu.

"The generals are here today. I have an important matter to explain. Now more than a dozen states and counties around Chang'an City are suffering from locust plagues. As the imperial court, King Wei naturally cannot stand idly by." Li Tai said to everyone.

"I am willing to obey the order of the King of Wei, and ask the King of Wei to send me." Everyone got up and said to Li Tai.

"Zou Fengchi listened to the order. This king ordered the allocation of grain from all the shops in 33 Chongtian, and then handed over all the allocated grain to the sir. The sir will distribute it to the disaster-stricken prefectures." Li Tai said to Zou Fengchi.

"Your Majesty, you can rest assured, leaving this matter to me will surely give you peace of mind." Zou Fengchi stood up and said to Li Tai.

"Xu Liang, you take some grain from the granary of King Wei's imperial army, and immediately set up a disaster relief site outside Chang'an City. Provide food and accommodation for the victims, so as to prevent them from continuing to flood into Chang'an." Li Tai said to Xu Liang.

"No, I'll make arrangements later. There will definitely be our disaster relief site outside Chang'an City tomorrow morning." Xu Liang stood up and clasped his fists at Li Tai.

"Cheng Tieniu, you lead the Four Spirits Qilin Army to maintain order. And hang the mace bestowed by the king on the disaster relief point. If someone takes the opportunity to make trouble, they can be killed." After Li Tai finished speaking, he put himself He took out the imperial bestowed Shangfang mace and handed it to Cheng Tieniu.

After Cheng Tieniu took Shangfang's mace, he saluted Li Tai and said, "Please rest assured, my lord, our Four Spirit Qilin Army will definitely take this earthquake disaster, and the guards will be foolproof."

"Luo Tong, Qin Huaiyu, Yuchi Baolin, Yuchi Baoqing, you and the four of you will take your troops to the prefectures and counties near Chang'an City to set up disaster relief sites. The food you need for disaster relief will be collected from your husband." Li Tai said to Luo Tong and the others.

The four hurriedly got up and saluted Li Tai, "We will leave tomorrow, please rest assured, my lord."

"Sir, you are responsible for the allocation of all food. Remember that each disaster relief point should not only have food, but also bacon." Li Tai and Li Chunfeng said.

"To this day, I finally understand why the king of Wei bought grain and bacon in such a large amount. It turned out that the king of Wei had already calculated that there would be such a catastrophe this year." Li Chunfeng stood up and said with a laugh.

"Sir, you are absurd. Although I can see a little difference from the celestial phenomena, I am not sure that there will be a disaster. The materials I have hoarded are just for emergency needs." After Li Tai waved his hand Said.

(End of this chapter)