The Yiyang Royal Mansion invited a big treat, but it was the people in his own mansion who were invited, not only those officials, but even the servants who ate the braised pork invented by the prince.

The so-called "full of spring can't be closed, and a branch of red apricot comes out of the wall." "There are a lot of people and mixed mouths, there is a braised pork made of pork in Yiyang Palace, which is said to have an excellent taste and is spread in Chang'an City.

The business district of Chang'an City is divided into two cities, east and west, which are located in the southeast and southwest of the imperial city, respectively. This is where the modern people call buying things comes from.

West City of Chang'an.

In the past few days, the shopkeepers of the slaughter shop and the butcher shop in the West Market have been very excited, and the pork that usually does not sell has been purchased out by the Yiyang Palace, the Yin State Uncle's Mansion and the Yunguo Mansion, and a long-term supply agreement has been signed. As a result, the market is out of stock and prices skyrocket. The same is true for the peanuts in the pepper shoot shop (vegetable shop).

In the Shu Wangfu next door to the Yiyang Palace.

Li Ke, the king of Shu, saw Changshi and master Quan Wanji, and said: "Master, what kind of reputation has this King of Yiyang made, when will he cook, I heard that he will cook by himself." It's really unseemly. ”

Quan Wanji was a little crying and laughing, he said: "Your Highness, do you remember, a few days ago, our mansion and Yiyang Wangfu signed an agreement, Guanglu Temple every month to send pork, all with Yiyang Wangfu to mutton. It seems that His Royal Highness the King of Yiyang was premeditated. ”

The people of the Tang Dynasty made heavy promises, and those who promised verbally would also keep their promises.

Then, Quan Wanji said: "The minister also heard that the price of pork in the east and west cities has suddenly skyrocketed, and there are peanuts and fruits, which are no longer available. ”

When he said this, Li Ke was also a little depressed. Just two days ago, he laughed at Li You, thinking that he was sick in exchanging mutton for pork.

He sneered and said, "You try to send someone to find out what is going on with this braised pork and peanuts." ”

"Yes, Your Highness." Quan Wanji responded.

At the same time, they were also depressed by Li Tai, the king of Wei, and Li Su, the king of Liang, who also signed an agreement with the Yiyang palace to exchange mutton for pork. Zhou Qian's guy didn't go to the East Palace, not because he didn't want to go, but because the East Palace was in the palace, and the meal supply was all in the imperial dining room.

Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin's study.

Xuan Ling, the left servant and the secretary of the military department, handed over the fold with both hands, and stood aside with a worried face. Fang Xuanling was a famous prime minister during the Zhenguan period, and the late Du Ruhui was called "Fang Mou Du Xuan." ”

Li Shimin said: "Sit down." ”

Fang Xuanling thanked him and sat down, his expression still very serious.

It was sent by the general Li Jing.

At the beginning of last year's ninth year, Murong Fuyun, the king of Tuyuhun (present-day Qinghai, Gansu), refused to pay tribute, and in June, the Tang Dynasty sent Duan Zhixuan, the general of Zuo Xiaowei, to lead an army to counterattack, and Fu Yun was defeated and fled. On November 19, Fu Yun made a comeback and attacked Liangzhou again.

At the beginning of this year, Li Shimin sent the general Li Jing to the general of the Xihaidao march, the commander of the military department, Hou Junji, the commander of the Jishi Road march, the Shangshu of the criminal department Ren Chengwang, the Shanshan Dao marching commander Li Daozong, the governor of Liangzhou, Li Daliang, the commander of the last road march, and the Turkic and Qibi He Li of the Tang Dynasty to attack Tuyuhun.

Li Jing said in the recital: "Your Majesty...... The terrain of Tuyuhun is high, the terrain is treacherous, and many of our soldiers suffer from night blindness and snow blindness, and the traitors are allowed to set fire to the pastures, so it is recommended that the army have no food and grass, so it is recommended to temporarily stop the attack, and then go on the expedition in the second half of the year when the weather is suitable and the pasture grass is vigorous......"

Li Shimin also frowned after reading it, and he said: "Come on, the eldest Sun Wuji and Cen Wenwen came to discuss the matter." ”

Wang De, the chief eunuch, hurriedly sent someone to summon him.

Soon, Sun Wuji, the chief of the official department, and Lang Cen, the secretary of the Chinese book, came in.

"Your Majesty has been seen." The eldest grandson Wuji and Cen Wenwen saluted and said.

After Li Shimin gave the seat, he handed Li Jing's recital to the eldest grandson Wuji and Cen Wenwen to read.

The eldest grandson Wuji is Li Shimin's hair young, and he is also the elder brother of the eldest grandson queen, he is deeply valued by Li Shimin, and the two have an excellent personal relationship, he is the only one who can meet Li Shimin without notification, and can enter the harem to meet the eldest grandson queen, ranking first in the list of twenty-four meritorious heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

He said: "Your Majesty, the general has considered it reasonably, and this is a safe way. However, the army was assembled in Longyou Road, and the daily expenditure was huge, and it was delayed until the summer, which was difficult for the imperial court to bear. ”

He said very reasonably, hundreds of thousands of troops gathered in Longyou Dao, people eat horses and chew, and the consumption is astronomical. It is not possible to withdraw the troops first, and then assemble when the time comes. The Tang Dynasty implemented a government military system, and when going out to fight, it was necessary to assemble from all over the country first, and then drive to the war zone in a unified manner, which was a long process and equally costly under the transportation conditions at that time.

Cen Wenwen nodded and said, "The minister agrees with Lord Changsun's opinion, and he should try to march as soon as possible." ”

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said, "It's not proper, Li Jing knows the military affairs well, doesn't he know the difficulties of the imperial court?" Since he made this suggestion, he must have some difficulties. The minister suggested believing in Li Jing and adopting his advice. ”

Li Shimin had a headache and said: "I (except for major occasions such as the last dynasty and sacrifices, Li Shimin generally does not call me) is inclined to march as soon as possible, but how to solve the problems that Li Jing faced?" ”

Fang Xuanling said: "Yes, Tuyuhun has a harsh climate, and it snows in summer, and night blindness and snow blindness are even more difficult to overcome. The Tuyuhun people live here all year round and have adapted to the environment. At this time, the odds are not good. ”

Li Shimin asked: "Is there a way to overcome this night blindness and snow blindness?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji and Cen Wenwen shook their heads together.

Li Shimin wanted to agree with Li Jing's opinion, but he was a little unwilling, so he said: "Tomorrow is the beginning of the month, and it happens to be the Shuo Dynasty, and I may be able to come up with a way to submit this issue to the court." ”

"The ministers obey." Fang Xuanling and others retired together.

Li Shimin was in an irritable mood, picked up the "Historical Records" and flipped through it, but he couldn't read a word.

At this time, he saw Wang De's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, Wang De: "Is there something wrong?" ”

Wang De said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yin said that she made some novel meals there, please come over and taste it." ”

Li Shimin was irritable and wanted to relax, so he nodded.

Wang De said: "There is another thing, Concubine Yin said that today is the birthday of His Royal Highness King Yiyang, please allow him to come with you." ”

Li Shimin frowned, and Li You's unstingy appearance appeared in front of him, and he immediately felt a little unhappy in his heart. However, since it's his birthday, it's better to see him. So, he said, "Yes." ”

Li You received a summons and ordered him to enter the palace.

Hearing that his domineering father Li Shimin was also going, Li You was not happy in his heart. Li Shimin has not given Li You a good face over the years, either ignoring it or reprimanding him. As soon as Li You saw him, he didn't even have the mood to enjoy the food.

"Well, it's boring." He originally wanted to celebrate his birthday with his friends, but the emperor's order was difficult to disobey, so he had to go.

Harem, Guangcui Palace.

As soon as Concubine Yin saw Li You, she said excitedly: "You'er, today is your birthday, and your father will come in person." ”