The figure in the imperial study flashed, and Li Chong, the commander of the Hundred Cavalry Division, walked out quietly, and said in a low voice: "Returning to Your Majesty, there is no major matter, but the Hundred Cavalry Division has detected a few small things that need to be revealed, hoping to arouse Your Majesty's attention and vigilance." Otherwise, when it was time to go to the court, he would be caught off guard by the ministers. ”

Li Shimin took a sip of the tea bowl and said in a deep voice: "Speak!" ”

The Great Commander Li Chong slowly exhaled a breath and said, "The first thing is that King Zhao of Xifu wants to hand over the Sword of the Son of Heaven!" ”

Li Shimin put the tea bowl down, and suddenly took another sip.

Don't underestimate this action, this action shows that the emperor has something on his mind.

Li Chong is the commander of the Hundred Cavalry Division, and he is well versed in Li Shimin's various habits, he put the emperor down and picked up the tea bowl, and immediately knew what he should do next.

He coughed lightly and continued: "Two years ago, His Majesty gave King Zhao the Sword of Heaven at the border of the grassland, saying that King Zhao can manage the army when he gets on the horse, and he can manage the people when he gets off the horse, and the Sword of the Son of Heaven has been in the hands of King Zhao since then, and it has been two years since the rough calculation, not long ago King Zhao suddenly wrote a book, saying that he would hand over the Sword of the Son of Heaven back, which caused a lot of waves among the ministers, and many people were speculating about King Zhao's thoughts!" ”

Li Shimin suddenly laughed, and said leisurely: "This stinky boy obviously wants to try to scare the snake, he is shrewd like a little monkey, and he must have noticed that someone wanted to provoke him recently." Hehe, the tiger has been lying in Hebei for two years, only caring about farming and developing people's livelihood, but as a result, many people have forgotten his drum urn and golden hammer, thinking that this tiger has no teeth......"

Speaking of this, he snorted coldly, and continued: "For example, today's Yin Concubine actually wanted to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, and I was angry and reprimanded, it was also for the good of the Yin Concubine, they didn't know the temper of the stinky boy, once they started a fire like a madman, they still remember the state banquet at the beginning, this kid killed people directly at the state banquet......"

Li Chong didn't dare to answer the emperor's words, but continued his report: "Recently, there has been a rumor that the source cannot be found, saying that King Zhao is worried that His Majesty will suspect that he is a master, so he will hand over the sword of the Son of Heaven, and even prepare to step down from the post of the chief of the Hebei Provincial March. ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Li Shimin, and said with some hint: "King Zhao is not only the chief of the march of Hebei Province, but also the governor of Youyan Land, and those rumors that cannot be found spread quickly, saying that King Zhao doesn't even want to be the governor of Youyan Land." ”

Li Shimin's eyes flashed, and he suddenly asked, "Has this rumor spread in the harem?" ”

Li Chong was blunt and said without concealment: "Your Majesty immediately asked the point, this rumor spread the most in the palace, and many concubines sent palace maids to inquire, especially those concubines who gave birth to princes......"

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Shimin and said in a low voice: "Those concubines are especially concerned about the content of this rumor. ”

Li Shimin took a breath lightly, and said a little helplessly: "State affairs, family affairs, state affairs are annoying, family affairs are trivial, I am busy with state affairs, I can't take care of family affairs, if you want to manage family affairs, it will delay state affairs, it is said that the emperor is above ten thousand people, who knows that the emperor is a lot of depression." ”

Li Chong was silent and did not say a word.

Li Shimin knew that this junior had a calm personality, and this kid would never say what he shouldn't say, so the emperor suddenly laughed at himself and said lightly: "While there is still some distance in the early dynasty, you can tell me something other easy things." As for those rumors, I estimate that it is King Zhao's own handwriting, he wants to try to startle the snake, there must be a special purpose, I estimate that I will receive his private message in the near future, and then everything will come to light. ”

Li Chong nodded, and instead began to pick up some interesting street stories, and said: "Chang'an is becoming more and more prosperous, and the people occasionally have meat on their tables. ”

Li Shimin laughed, and said with a relaxed face: "It's not easy, that's more than 67,000 homeless people, and the whole court was anxious at the beginning, and now I feel that my scalp is numb when I think about it." ”

Li Chong took the opportunity to say: "Speaking of which, all this is still the credit of King Zhao, if it weren't for the salted fish industry he created at the beginning, where would those homeless people have a good life today." ”

Li Shimin said 'um', and said in a leisurely tone: "Salted fish, salted fish, when he first engaged in salted fish, even I felt that he was messing around." ”

Suddenly turned his head to look at Li Chong, and said in a deep voice: "Speaking of salted fish, suddenly I want to eat it, you will go and inform the Internal Affairs Office later, and ask them to buy some and send them to the palace." ”

Li Chong raised his head with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about, the palace internal affairs office has salted fish all year round, and there is no need to go out to buy it at all, the imperial dining room can cook it at any time." ”

"That's good!"

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Let them fry in a small pan, and eat salted fish after I go down to the court." ”

Li Chong took advantage of the situation and said cautiously: "It's better to add a little fat sausage and pig's head meat, these two delicacies are really delicious." ”

Li Shimin laughed again, pointed at him and said, "You are also a foodie." ”

Li Chong said twice, followed by another and said: "It's really strange to say, the people are getting richer and richer, and there is more and more spare money in their hands, but the prices on the street are not only not soaring, but selling things is becoming cheaper and cheaper......

Li Shimin bowed his head slowly, and said in a relaxed tone: "This contains some business truths, it is normal for you not to understand, I was unpredictable before, and even thought that Gu Bei would hurt the peasants, but the King of Xifu Zhao told me that the cheaper the price, the richer the country, not only the people can eat and drink, but the tax revenue of the treasury will also increase." ”

Li Chong saw that the emperor was in a good mood, and took the opportunity to say again: "The minister still has something unclear, and I want to ask Your Majesty to wake him up." ”

Li Shimin smiled and nodded, "Ask." ”

Li Chong arched his hand, and said curiously: "The minister has always wondered why Chang'an is getting richer and richer, obviously King Zhao has made the trading center in Fanyang, why Chang'an has become rich first, and the speed of this wealth is a little scary, and the minister's fortune has tripled in two years." ”

Li Shimin laughed, pointed at him and said: "Okay, you Li Chong, even you dare to play tricks on me, as the commander of the Hundred Cavalry Division, you are in charge of the turmoil of the entire Tang Dynasty, don't you know the reason why Chang'an is rich, you are obviously deliberately arousing my pride." ”

Li Chong said twice, and respectfully arched his hand: "Weichen really doesn't understand." ”

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…… The second update, and the third update will be released at the same time.