The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"The money in Da'an Palace is just useless dead money if it is thrown in the warehouse. Huairen has a very correct idea. Money is only money if it is spent. It just so happens that this year is not a good year for the farmers. I am happy to let them earn money." Li Yuan smiled and said, "Some things are not convenient for the court to do, so let Da'an Palace do it. If you have any ideas, concerns, or things that cannot be put in the court to be opposed by the ministers, you can refer to it."

Li Yuan has really figured it out now.

Da'an Palace and the court must be separated.

One is public and the other is private.

Whether it is public or private, the old Li family must consider the world.

After all, the world is now surnamed Li.

Some things are not convenient for Erlang, so let this old man do it.

His name can still be used, still useful, and can still suppress some things.

"Father, your kindness remains the same. I admire you." Li Shimin bowed his hands and praised.

Li Yuan smiled and waved his hands.

"I am old and have come to terms with it. Since we have discussed this matter, I will not keep you here. You are busy with the affairs of the previous dynasty. You should pay more attention to your health." Li Yuan reminded: "It is hot in summer. The Taiji Palace is low-lying. It is hot and humid in the palace. If you really feel uncomfortable, go to Cuiwei Palace to escape the heat.

You are strong and you may think that you can get through it if you endure it. However, the queen is not as healthy as you. You should think more about her. If you are unwilling to go to Cuiwei Palace, she will definitely stay in the palace to accompany you."

"Yes, I understand." Li Shimin nodded in response.

In the past, I did not consider it much here. Even if I could endure it, I had to consider the concubines in the harem.

After returning this time, I will plan to move to Cuiwei Palace to escape the heat.

"Father, are you going to Jiucheng Palace to escape the heat this year?" Li Shimin asked.

Li Yuan shook his head.

"This Da'an Palace is different from Taiji Palace. You have been here for a long time. Do you feel stuffy?" Li Yuan asked.

Li Shimin also reacted, it seems, it is true.

"When the Da'an Palace was renovated, Huairen and Yan Lide made some changes. Therefore, in this summer, the Da'an Palace is not stuffy, and there are special cool rooms. So, I don't have to mobilize troops to Jiucheng Palace to escape the heat." Li Yuan smiled and said, "You can take the queen and the court officials there."

"Yes." Li Shimin nodded slightly.

It seems that, apart from the so-called significance of Taiji Palace, the rest is really not comparable to other places, let alone Da'an Palace, even the former Qin Wang Mansion is not comparable.

Taiji Palace found this place in order to respond to the astronomical phenomenon, Li Shimin didn't want to talk about it.

When the entire Chang'an City was first built, the court boasted to Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty that the future Daxing City had many doors and that it was built according to the Zhouyi Bagua. The Taiji Palace where the emperor lived and governed was located in the north of Chang'an City, facing the direction of the Purple Star in the sky.

As a result, the ideal was very perfect, but the reality was that the Taiji Palace was built on the lowest depression in the entire Chang'an City.

Anyway, the people living in it were not the builders, and they were not the ones who suffered, right?

It was enough to have a good name.

Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty was really kind when he did not deal with these builders.

If it doesn't work, you can fill it up a little higher, or fill it up completely.

But Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty was frugal...

The Taiji Palace was built because the Tang Dynasty was also poor in the early days, and everything that could be made up was made up.

It often rained in the summer in Chang'an City, the weather was hot, and the temperature was high. The entire Taiji Palace was humid and hot, and living in it was a lot of suffering.

Li Shimin went to Ganlu Palace. He had to think carefully about going to Cuiwei Palace.

The weather was hot and dry, and the people from the Shangshi Bureau brought green bean soup to cool down.

Li Shimin held the bowl and drank the soup in the bowl.

"Ask the Shangshi Bureau to cook more. The weather is hot and unbearable. Distribute more to each palace." Li Shimin said, "Also, open the cellar to get ice and distribute it."

It is not easy to store ice in winter and summer, and it takes a lot of manpower.

Last summer, although the Jingyang Palace informed the palace of the method of making ice, in winter, the inner court still mined river ice as usual and stored it in two large cellars.

Compared with previous years, there is much less storage. If it is not enough, saltpeter will be used to make ice.

Wang De nodded in response.

"By the way, have the pears sent to Du Ruhui's house been selected? Ask the Shangshi Bureau to store more and keep them as long as possible." Li Shimin said.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I sent someone to deliver it to Du Shangshu's home this morning." Wang De responded.

"That's good." Li Shimin felt a little relieved.

If eating pears can make Du Ruhui better,Some, then it is worth it, now the Tang Dynasty court really can't do without them.

Chang'an City, Du Ruhui's house.

From the palace to home, this short distance, even if I take a sedan chair, the sweat on my back and armpits has soaked my clothes.

In the afternoon, His Majesty is not in Liangyi Hall to handle government affairs, and the court officials can be free after handling the affairs at hand. Those who are closer to home simply go home first.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and people are irritable. The palaces and houses in the Taiji Palace are not comfortable places, and are not even as good as the houses in the various markets in Chang'an City.

Back home, Du Ruhui first poured himself a big bowl of tea, but it was just refreshing, and he still felt thirsty.

At this time, the butler came over with fresh pears.

"Master, this is what the palace just sent this morning. There are a lot more." The butler said.

Du Ruhui picked up the pear and took two bites.

"The palace sent it? How many times has this happened?" Du Ruhui asked.

"The original delivery was small and frequent, but the two times it was more, but each time before you finished eating, the palace sent new ones." The housekeeper said: "In fact, we have also purchased a lot of them in our house..."

"This is your majesty's intention, and we must not let it down." Du Ruhui said in a deep voice.

The Du family is also a noble family, so naturally they will not lack Du Ruhui's pears to eat, but your majesty has always been thinking about this matter, which really touched Du Ruhui.

"Tonight, please invite Shanbin to my study, and Uncle Du Yan, and my cousin to come together." Du Ruhui said.

It is imperative for the court to take back the salt and iron business rights. This matter must be discussed carefully within the Du family.

When the discussion comes to a result, it would be great if we can convince the Wei family to help your majesty do this together.

Du Yan's uncle's son-in-law, Wei Zheng, was from the Jingzhao Wei family. The two families had been married for a long time and had a good relationship.

Du Ruhui thought that even if he couldn't persuade others, he could still persuade his brother and uncle.