The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 249 The Waterproof Answer

Early the next morning, when Li Tai was going to visit the disaster relief site outside Chang'an City.A eunuch in the palace came to pass on Li Shimin's imperial decree, asking Li Tai to enter the palace immediately to meet him.

Li Tai didn't understand what was going on, why his father summoned him so urgently.But one thing Li Tai can be sure of is that his father will never ask him to gossip about family matters.

After Li Tai received the imperial edict, he rode the Gale Beast to Tai Chi Palace.Similarly, no one informed him, so he went directly to the palace.

"I knew you don't have a long memory, kid. In your eyes, this palace is your Wei Palace." Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and said helplessly.

"Father's words are right. In Qingque's eyes, whether it is Wei Wang's mansion or the palace, it is the home that Qingque can't let go of in his life. Because there are relatives of Qingque here." Li Tai looked at Li Shimin and said lyrically.

"Okay, you kid, don't be bitter with me there. Now that you're here, you can talk about it." Li Shimin said after waving his hand to Li Tai.

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Tai showed a puzzled expression.He looked at Li Shimin without saying a word, as if he didn't understand what Li Shimin was talking about.

"Stop looking at me like that, you know better than anyone else what I'm talking about." Li Shimin said to Li Tai.

"Father, please forgive Qing Que for being dull. Qing Que really doesn't know the meaning of Father Huang's words." Li Tai still said with an expression of not knowing why.

"Since you don't want to talk about it, let me ask. Tell me, why do you have so much food?" Li Shimin saw that Li Tai was pretending to be stupid, so he asked directly.

"It turns out that my father asked about this matter. My father can go to Qingque's disaster relief site to have a look. Most of the food that Qingque brought out this time is sorghum (sorghum). It was all Qingque's savings for preparation. For brewing." Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

In fact, Li Tai had already considered this problem, and he took out so much food all at once.It's hard to guarantee that you won't be suspected by others.

At that time, if someone took advantage of the issue and said that he was hoarding food and grass for rebellion deliberately, then he would really be passive.

Therefore, most of the grain that Li Tai asked Zou Fengchi to buy was sorghum.Because this is very convenient for Li Tai to explain.After all, Li Tai has a large winemaking workshop.

Li Shimin nodded helplessly when he heard Li Tai's explanation.Because of this explanation, Li Shimin was indeed impeccable.

"Then where did your hundreds of thousands of catties of bacon come from? Is it also for wine making?" Li Shimin continued to ask.

"Father, you don't know that Qingque's Weiwang Forbidden Army beast camp needs to consume a lot of fresh meat every day to feed those beasts. Sometimes it can't be consumed, so it can only be made into bacon." Li Tai said to Li Shimin .

Hearing Li Tai's explanation, Li Shimin understood very well.This was just Li Tai's evasion, but it made Li Shimin unable to question it.

"Stop playing around with me, your words are more than enough to deal with those courtiers. But if you tell me, do you think I will believe you?" Li Shimin asked Li Tai bluntly.

"Qing Que doesn't understand what the father means. Does the father think that the minister is hoarding food and grass privately, and there are other intentions?" Li Tai asked Li Shimin.

"I don't think you will deliberately rebel, but I think this matter is a bit strange. I really think you have made sufficient preparations to deal with this famine." Li Shimin waved his hand and said to Li Tai.

"Since father believes that Qing Que will not intentionally rebel, then Qing Que can only tell father frankly. This year's New Year's Eve, Li Xiaochang launched a conspiracy to force the palace."

"On that night, Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang worked together to deduce the secret, and discovered that there would be a major famine this year."

"Originally, Qingque was going to report this matter to the emperor, but he was afraid that someone would say that Qingque was bewitching the public."

"In the end, Qingque had no choice but to choose this method, and please forgive Qingque for not reporting the crime." Li Tai knelt on the ground and said to Li Shimin.

"By relying on the abilities of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, it is not surprising to calculate that this year will be a year of famine. This matter can be regarded as your painstaking efforts, and I will not blame the past for this matter."

"But if something similar happens next time, you must tell me in advance. Otherwise, I will transfer Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng back from your side." Li Shimin said to Li Tai.

"Father, even if Father doesn't say anything, Qingque is ready to return Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang to Father. Because staying by Father's side can give full play to their abilities better than putting them by Qingque's side. talent." Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

"Aren't you willing to lose these two great talents? They are the help that many people can't wait for." Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and asked.

"Father, Qing Que still says the same thing. Qing Que only hopes to be a happy prince in this life." Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

"I'm afraid it's because the tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop. Why didn't I think like you back then." Li Shimin came to Li Tai, patted Li Tai on the shoulder and said.

"Father, those are things for later, why mention him now." Li Tai said to Li Shimin with a smile.

"In the eyes of others, you are just a hairless iron cock. In your eyes, nothing is more important than money."

"But at this critical juncture, you have provided wealth that the imperial court cannot provide. This shows that you have the people of the world in your heart."

"If the people in the world are suffering, are you still willing to be your happy king who doesn't care about world affairs?" Li Shimin said standing beside Li Tai.

"Father, Qingque believes that with Father, the lives of the people in the world will definitely flourish." Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

Seeing Li Tai's impeccable speech, Li Shimin could only sigh helplessly.After all, Li Tai didn't know that Li Shimin had made up his mind.Let those who are able to occupy the throne of the Tang Dynasty in the future live there.

Therefore, Li Tai will not reveal any unreasonable thoughts.After all, as the saying goes, the power of heaven is unpredictable.

"I've already talked about this. As for how to understand it, it's up to you. Go back and help me do a good job of disaster relief." Li Shimin said to Li Tai.

"Since father said so, Qingque will not lie to father. Qingque is not as great as father said. The reason why Qingque did this is to get greater profits." Li Tai thought for a while After thinking about it, I told Li Shimin.

"You said you were for greater profits, but why didn't I see the business opportunities?" Li Shimin asked Li Tai in puzzlement.

"This business opportunity lies in the locusts. Qingque has already ordered Momen disciples to catch locusts. And all the locusts that are not caught will be sent to the ice cellar of 33 Chongtian. Then in winter, Qingque will take them out and sell them. " Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

"Although this is also a way to make money, compared with your efforts, it seems that there will be no benefits." Li Shimin shook his head and said.

(End of this chapter)