Chapter 291: Drumming and Passing Flowers
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Li Yuan, who sat firmly on the throne of the emperor, was not only constantly enriched by the women of the back court, but also willing to hold various singing and dancing parties, mainly family members.
At this time, the Li family still paid more attention to the family atmosphere, so the meeting between fathers and sons and brothers was just a family etiquette before the practice, and the private gifts of the monarch and ministers were exempted.
Although Li Shimin had his own palace, Li Yuan still gave him the Chengqian Palace where Li Chengqian was born, and the family could enter the palace at any time to live. Li Yuanji lives in the Wude Palace, and the prince is, of course, the East Palace.
seems to be a family, but Li Yuan was a little negligent, after all, he has ascended the throne and become the emperor, and the relationship between him and his sons is not only as simple as father and son, but also a layer of righteousness and righteousness, too close, but it makes the sons lose their control, and their behavior is not good enough.
The most typical is Li Yuanji, although the court system is very strict, and the concubines are accompanied by eunuchs and palace maids when they go in and out, but Li Yuanji can come and go freely, without avoiding too much, and while colluding with the women of the back court, there are still some indecent things happening.
Outsiders naturally can't have much evidence, and Li Yuan is also kept in the dark, who will tell the emperor about this when he is full, and the emperor can kill his son while being embarrassed? Most likely, whoever informs is unlucky.
The prince turned a blind eye to this, as long as he didn't make too much trouble, he would let his younger brother go, and he would tell him in private, just go and give gifts, don't stay too long.
Li Shimin heard about this, but he was also very helpless, and the other party would not listen to it.
Therefore, at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, chaos emerged, and the system was still not perfect. Under the bewitchment of Li Yuanji's three-inch tongue, coupled with the bribery of cherishing treasures. Many concubines in the palace who have young sons began to move closer to the prince, taking people's money, and of course, they often said good things about the prince.
At this time, Li Yuan was close to the age of sixtieth, and his vision of his son was naturally different from when he was young, and he recognized Li Jiancheng even more. Li Yuanji believes that the heat is still not enough, and if Li Shimin is not eliminated, the status of the crown prince will still be greatly threatened.
But. Li Shimin is cautious. It can be said that there is no leakage, although there are many generals under him, but there are few reckless people. Therefore, it can only be designed to frame Li Shimin step by step into the trap, and then make Li Yuan disgusted with him and suppress him to the end.
this day. Li Yuan was in high spirits and held a large-scale family gathering. Of the 100 family members, half of them are women in the back court, and the rest are princes and princesses, all of whom are well-dressed. Radiant and gorgeous.
Li Yuan looked at these relatives in the audience with satisfaction, and his mouth couldn't close with joy. To be a man to this point, what more can a husband ask for. What more could you ask for! God is really good to me Li Yuan!
During the banquet, the cups were changed, the chips were staggered, and the compliments were said countless times, Li Yuan was dizzy and laughed heartily.
"Ziyan, you have always had an idea, I am very happy today, why don't you think of a way to make everyone happy." Li Yuan said drunkenly.
Yuan Ziyan got up helplessly, it was already lively enough, what else could it be, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, today is a family banquet, why don't you beat the drum and pass the flowers, and whoever you pass it on, you can sing the praises of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and if you say something good, give a certain reward." As for the reward, it's up to you to decide! ”
Haha, good!
"Father, I want to beat the drum!" Li Yuanji stood up excitedly.
"That way, you won't have a chance to get rewarded." Li Yuan joked, and everyone was happy.
"Hehe, I have been greatly favored by my father, how dare I be greedy for any reward, as long as my father is happy, my son will be satisfied." Li Yuanji said with a smile.
Haha, Li Yuan was very satisfied with his son's words, and then a drum was sent over, Li Yuanji first looked around, then turned his back to everyone, and shouted loudly, start!
Coaxing, there was another burst of laughter, everyone was nervous and excited, nervous because they were afraid that they would not make the emperor unhappy, and excited was that today's Longyan Dayue will definitely be a rich reward.
Knock knock, with the rapid drum sound, everyone giggled and passed the bouquet in their hands, Li Yuanji suddenly pressed his hand on the drum surface, the drum sound stopped, I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, the bouquet actually fell into Li Shimin's hand.
Yuan Ziyan secretly screamed that it was not good, because Li Shimin had not spoken much, and was drinking sullen wine, perhaps because he felt that the whole family was happy, but his mother was missing. Li Shimin, who began to be neglected and had nothing to do, missed his mother is a very normal behavior, but at this time it is a little out of place.
Li Shimin stood up listlessly, quite disappointed, Li Yuan's face was flushed, he was full of wine, and said angrily: "Shimin, you are the only great hero of the Tang Dynasty, don't say high-sounding words, you can directly say your reward." ”
"The son only wishes his father a long life and peace with him, and has no other thoughts." Whether it is from the status or the wealth estate, Li Shimin has reached the peak, and he really can't think of what he wants.
"If I tell you to say it, I'll just say it!"
Li Yuan's tone was obviously displeased, everyone was beaming, you are crying alone here, who are you crying for? Li Shimin rubbed his hands in embarrassment, and couldn't help but glance at Yuan Ziyan, who secretly pointed to the north with his finger.
Li Shimin thought for a moment, his eyes lit up, and he arched his hand and said: "Father, the Turks are about to move, if he invades the border of our country in the future, his son is willing to lead the army to destroy them!" ”
Li Yuan smiled, this sentence was almost the same, and immediately said: "I remember what you said today, and that's it!" ”
Hmph, Li Yuanji sneered, and the game continued to start, and when the drum fell, the bouquet fell into the hands of Zhang Jieyu, who was the most favored at the moment.
Haha, several concubines laughed, and coaxed Zhang Jieyu to drink a few more glasses, this Zhang Jieyu is about thirty years old, her skin is white and delicate, her eyes are like a crescent moon, and her smile is even more unique.
"Okay, okay, for Your Majesty's sake, I'll fill this cup." Zhang Jieyu was not ambiguous, picked up the wine glass and drank it all, and even Li Yuan couldn't help but applaud.
Zhang Jieyu wiped her small mouth, and giggled again: "The concubine and the woman are Taoist people, how can they understand military affairs, but every time they write back to the township, they say that the concubine is blessed and marries the best husband in the world." The concubines are happy in it, and they are idle all day long, pampered, I really can't think of those words of praise from the crepe! ”
Haha, Li Yuan laughed, beckoned Zhang Jieyu to come forward and sit with him, because she drank too much, she didn't shy away from it, pinched her sharp chin, and said with a smile: "This clever mouth, it seems that he didn't say anything, but in fact, he lifted me to the clouds!" ”
"Since the concubine said it well, then Your Majesty is not allowed to cheat, and the reward is brought!"
Zhang Jieyu smiled and stretched out a small slap, Li Yuan patted it lightly, and said with a smile: "If you open your mouth, I will do it." ”
Zhang Jieyu glanced at Li Yuanji seemingly unintentionally, then got up, walked to Li Yuan step by step, saluted solemnly, and said with a straight face: "Your Majesty, the beginning of next month will be the 60th birthday of the concubine's father." In recent years, there have been many people in the family, but there is always not enough good land. A few days ago, my father said to me that he had taken a fancy to a piece of land, east of Qizhou and west of Zizhou, and the concubine was embarrassed to open her mouth to His Majesty. ”
"Hehe, my sister is really filial, and the birthday gift is dozens of acres." A woman dressed up sarcastically said that this person was Concubine Yin De, in her forties, with a plump body, delicate skin like jade, soft as boneless, and one of the women in the back court that Li Yuan could not live without.
"My sister laughed, compared to my sister's mother's mansion and field, the foundation in my family is nothing." Zhang Jieyu smiled.
Dozens of hectares of land are nothing to the Tang Dynasty, not to mention one of the old father-in-law who is still given to himself, which is called Feitian without leaving outsiders, Li Yuan immediately made a decision and said: "The concubine is filial piety, which is commendable, and I will allow it." ”
Zhang Jieyu's face suddenly burst into laughter, but before she could say thank you, she only heard a voice sound: "This matter is not allowed!" ”
Everyone was surprised, and they all looked back, it was Li Shimin who spoke, only to see him step forward steadily, knelt on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Jieyu said that this land, the son gave it to Li Shentong, the king of Huai'an, last month, how can it be allowed to others again?" ”
Oh, I see, Li Yuan didn't care about this, not to mention that the system was chaotic at that time, including the crown prince, the king of Qin, and the king of Qi, their words were very effective, and the pardon of the past was similar to the effect of the holy decree.
Zhang Jieyu was a little unhappy, and muttered: "King Qin is just partial to his own subordinates, Your Majesty has already promised me the land in public, and King Qin can go to reward me elsewhere." ”
"Jieyu's words are really ridiculous, Li Shentong is my Tang Dynasty general, how can he go back on his word and make the heroes feel cold?" Li Shimin's face suddenly looked bad, how could an arrogant person like him stand a woman's arrogance to him?
"Second brother, Li Shentong is a lucky general, what credit does he have for my Datang? Where can I compare to Zhang Jieyu, serving my father day and night? Besides, there is a difference between intimacy and intimacy, Li Shentong is an outsider in the final analysis. Li Yuanji interjected without fear of chaos.
"Isn't my Tang Dynasty hero as good as a female streamer in the back court?" Li Shimin also drank too much, and he was a little unscrupulous, to say that Zhang Jieyu and others were afraid of him before, at this time, he tore his face, this King of Qin is proud of his high merits, where can he compare to Li Yuanji who has smeared honey on his mouth.
"Isn't my father's word as good as your King Qin's hand forgiveness?" Li Yuanji said ill-intentionedly.
The atmosphere was cold to freezing point all of a sudden, Li Yuanji's words were obviously agitating Li Yuan, and Li Yuan was also a little dissatisfied, feeling that his son Li Shimin wanted to override him, which was really unusual.
Li Jiancheng is happy to watch the excitement, and cherishes words like gold. At the moment of crisis, Yuan Ziyan stepped forward with a smile and said: "Zhang Jieyu asks for land for her father, which is really filial piety, but it is a matter of the back court, and it is not the turn of the princes to call the shots." I heard that Wan Guifei is fair, so why don't you ask Wan Guifei to make a judgment? (To be continued)