Yipin Tang

Chapter 40 Tai Chi Palace

In the morning of the second day, after breakfast, Wang Xiang went to Sinong Temple first. The crude and simple greenhouse had been dismantled, and at a glance, there were more than a dozen large vats, and the potato seedlings were growing very well.

Naturally, Wang Xiang and the group of stubborn old people in Sinong Temple had nothing to say. Occasionally, when they went to Sinong Temple, they left after watching the potatoes. The Crown Prince didn't come to Sinong Temple to supervise the potato business except for the first few days, and he didn't bother to do it on the surface. When Wang Xiang came to inspect the potatoes, the officials of Sinong Temple should drink tea and take a nap. Those who should play chess played chess, as if there was no such person as Wang Zixin in Sinong Temple.

In the entire Sinong Temple, Master Chen was still polite to Wang Xiang, perhaps because he was the only one in the entire Sinong Temple whose rank was lower than Wang Xiang, but Wang Xiang felt that it was more because he was not welcome here just like himself. It will be seen that Mr. Chen usually helps take care of the dozens of pots of potatoes, so Wang Xiang still has a good impression of him.

"It's a pity that I didn't see Mr. Chen on the day I took office. Compared with those old men who eat vegetarian meals in corpses, Mr. Chen is a real person who can do things."

Master Chen didn't dare to answer Wang Xiang's arrangements, so he changed the topic with an embarrassed smile and said, "I couldn't believe it when I heard that the grain yield per mu was twenty shi. As a farmer, I was fortunate enough to be an official. I stayed in Sinong Temple for eight years and still couldn't do without farming, but I never heard of twenty shi of grain per mu."

Wang Xiang smiled and asked, "Then you are trustworthy now?"

Master Chen looked at the green potato seedlings and sighed: "After seeing Wang Jiancheng's improved Qu Yuanli, I began to believe it, but I still have some doubts. How can a big tank produce so much in just an inch of land?" food?"

From their point of view, food grows on the soil, and who would have thought that such high-yield food fruits would actually grow underground? Wang Xiang didn't explain, just smiled: "We'll see in four months."

At this time, in the Tai Chi Hall, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, Hou Junji... the most powerful figures in the Tang Dynasty gathered together, and Li Shimin sat on it.

Datang's efficiency in warfare was much higher than that of Sinong Temple. In just one month, tens of thousands of horseshoes were secretly built, and the training of the Hundred Riders Battalion also achieved initial results. The ability is unmatched.

Today's discussion in the Tai Chi Hall is the matter of conquering Gaochang.

Conquering Gaochang is different from the previous small fights. You may not be familiar with Gaochang when you mention it, but you must be familiar with the ancient country Loulan when you mention "the yellow sand wears golden armor in all battles, and if you don't break Loulan, you will never return it." In history, Gaochang was Loulan's successor.Loulan prospered in the Han Dynasty, and Gaochang rose after the gradual decline. Gaochang has a vast land, [-] cities of different sizes, including Jingjue, Jiaohe and other places. It inherited the style of riding and archery of the ancient Loulan. Especially Gaochang Jingqi, galloping across the desert, even the fierce Turkic people dare not take it lightly.

If it was just Gaochang, Li Shimin wouldn't take it seriously. Although Gaochang has a vast land, most of it is deserted and sparsely populated. The Turks have been a major problem for all dynasties since then, and the Weishui alliance is a shameful example.Although Li Jingshuai's army wiped out the embarrassment of Weishui, the Western Turks are still a thorn in Li Shimin's chest. The most important thing is that as an extremely martial emperor, Li Shimin has a very strong desire to restore the territory of his homeland in the Western Regions. .

Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and the others were quarreling fiercely, they all wanted to be the coach of Zheng Gaochang, only Li Jing was silent, he knew that Li Shimin would definitely not let him lead the army this time, the credit for destroying the Communist Party had already made him feel helpless Don't give up all opportunities to gain military merit, otherwise military merit will become a murderous knife.

"Your Majesty is thinking about the Turks?" The chubby grandson Wuji squinted his eyes and smiled like a Maitreya Buddha. If you really regarded him as a Maitreya Buddha, you can only say that you are too sad. Everyone is arguing, but he said in one go Out of Li Shimin's mind.

"What's the matter with the Turks? In my opinion, we should take advantage of the opportunity of destroying Gaochang to destroy the Turks in one fell swoop!" Cheng Yaojin is the only one who can be so bold in the hall, and he is about to roll up his sleeves and meet Hou Junji had a good "theory", and immediately let out bold words when he heard Changsun Wuji's words.

"Destroy the Turks?" Hou Junji sneered: "I'm not afraid of tongue-twisting when I speak, you treat the Turks as a weak and small country like Gaochang, and your command of the army will definitely ruin His Majesty's great affairs."

"Call me old Cheng to spoil His Majesty's important business? Come, let me have a good talk with you." Seeing Cheng Yaojin want to roll up his sleeves again, Li Shimin had a terrible headache.

Li Shimin has a habit of not liking the presence of civil servants other than Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling when discussing wars. In his opinion, those civil servants who did not follow him to fight the world are afraid of war in their bones. Li Shimin was very disdainful of this, and once scolded the civil servant who proposed the policy of peace with the high hall: "Han can rule the Western Regions, why can't the Tang Dynasty!" In Li Shimin's heart, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty He can do what he can do, and he can do it better.

Without those civil servants, Cheng Yaojin and others had no scruples like they did when they were in Prince Qin's mansion. When it comes to excitement, it is common to fight on the spot. Everyone is obviously used to such messy debates, and they are all in high spirits He didn't even look forward to pull the frame.

"Bit gold, don't mess around."

A smile appeared on Li Shimin's face when he heard this person speak. His words are more effective than those of the emperor himself. As expected, Cheng Yaojin put away his fist unwillingly after hearing Qin Qiong's words, but he still looked very unkindly at Hou Junji , he has always had a dislike for Hou Junji.

"Turk..." Li Shimin whispered, and Changsun Wuji smiled knowingly.

"The prince is asking to see you."

Everyone was trying to figure out the holy will, when they suddenly heard the eunuch's announcement, they were all puzzled: Wang Zixin?What is he here for?
Li Shimin was also a little surprised, asked him to learn from Empress Changsun, why did he come here?
"Let him in."

In fact, Wang Xiang is really depressed. Li Shimin only said to let him enter the palace to study with the eldest grandson empress, but he didn't say what to learn. I don't know if he should bring his own pen, ink, paper and inkstone. The biggest problem is that the back garden of the palace is a forbidden area. The Lizheng Hall where the Empress lives is even more forbidden. Not to mention he is a seventh-rank eunuch, even a first-rank prince would not dare to go in privately. The previous few times when he helped Empress Changsun check her condition, he went with Li Er. After thinking about it, I still feel that I should go to Li Er first.

As soon as he entered the Tai Chi Hall, Wang Xiang was startled by the situation in front of him. All the military bosses were there, and there were two unfamiliar faces, a smiling fat man and a hale and hearty middle-aged man. The position seems to be higher than that of Li Jing and others, obviously the status is not low.

When Wang Xiang was observing Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wuji was also observing him. This person seemed to appear suddenly, not to say that Wang Xiang hadn't appeared before, but that his rise was too sudden. Li Chengqian I mentioned the name Wang Zixin to him many times, and his sister's qi disease was also relieved by this person's pills. It was this person's shadow behind the conquest of Gaochang this time.

It was the first time for Wang Xiang to see the Tai Chi Hall. He looked left and right looking very curious. He didn't see the emperor's fear at all. Li Shimin rubbed his forehead and asked, "Wang Zixin, what are you doing here?"

What?Ask me what to do?Didn't you let me enter the palace to study with the queen? You won't forget it so soon, right?

Wang Xiang cupped his hands and said, "Didn't Your Majesty tell me to enter the palace every day to study with the empress? If there is no such thing, then I will go home."

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling's eyelids twitched when they heard the words, although it is not popular in Datang to bow down, but you are too casual.

Li Shimin didn't care about Wang Xiang's casualness, but his appearance made Li Shimin feel at ease, and he couldn't help but smile on his face.

"Let you learn from the empress, what are you doing instead of going to the Lizheng Hall and going to the Tai Chi Hall?"

Hearing this, Wang Xiang couldn't help rolling his eyes habitually, scaring everyone in the hall. He probably didn't realize what he had done. This was the first time anyone dared to roll their eyes at Li Er.

"Your Majesty, the Lizheng Palace is the back garden of the imperial palace, can I go in casually?"

Li Shimin said in astonishment: "This is my negligence, I will give you a sign later."

Turning around, Wang Xiang cupped his hands and said, "The minister will go back first."

I thought I didn't have to study today, but Li Shimin said: "Wait aside for now, I will take you there after discussing the state affairs."

"Your Majesty's talking about state affairs, I can't hear you..."

"It's okay."

Li Shimin waved his hands and ignored Wang Xiang, but turned his head to look at Changsun Wuji: "Auxiliary machine, how about you talk about the Turks?"

Wang Xiang stood at the bottom awkwardly, seeing Cheng Yaojin recruiting him, he walked up to him and stood down beside him.

"Zixin, tell me why Your Majesty asked you to study with the Empress?"

"I don't know what's going on. The melons, fruits and vegetables grown in my farm are still not taken care of. Besides, my Dengxian Tower will open soon, so how can I have the time to learn from the queen?"

Hearing Wang Xiang's complaint, Qin Qiong, who was standing by Cheng Yaojin's side, suddenly had dark lines all over his head, rushing forward. In his eyes, melons, fruits, vegetables and restaurant opening are more important than learning from the empress.

After hearing this, Lao Cheng didn't think there was anything wrong, so he nodded and said, "When the fruits and vegetables are ripe, send a few baskets to my house."

What can Wang Xiang say to Cheng Yaojin's request, he can only nod in agreement.

Lao Cheng nodded in satisfaction, and suddenly realized that Hou Junji was looking at him, and asked Wang Xiang with a cold snort, "This time, Your Majesty wants to send troops to conquer Gaochang, do you think it's better for me to lead the army or Hou Junji?" Commander, okay?"

(End of this chapter)