Ruohua personally cooked and made a table of good dishes.

Zhang Chao and Cheng Qian opened a jar of red wine from Zhangjia Whale Valley Vineyard Winery.

"Tomorrow is the day of His Highness's accession to the throne, and the minister should change his name to call His Highness His Majesty. Your Majesty will also change your name to call yourself I, and from then on, Your Majesty will bear the world, the sun and the moon on your shoulders, and the responsibility will be even greater. ”

Nineteen-year-old Cheng Qian drank three glasses of red wine, and his face was already slightly red. With a little drunkenness, he smiled and said, "Yes, tomorrow I will be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty." ”

"Your Majesty, the emperor means power, but also responsibility. Your Majesty will be involved in hundreds of millions of people, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains in the future. ”

Nineteen-year-old Cheng Qian, as an emperor, he looks a little young. Although his father was only in his twenties when he took the throne. However, Cheng Qian was different from Li Shimin in that he did not have as much experience in commanding troops and conscripting as Li Shimin, nor did he have the experience of being in charge of government.

Not to mention, like Li Shimin, who has experienced such a brutal power struggle.

But in any case, in Zhang Chao's eyes, Cheng Qian is still a very ideal emperor, not because he is young and easy to control. In fact, Zhang Chao never thought of controlling Cheng Qian.

Cheng Qian was his student, and he studied with him when he was a child, so it can be said that Cheng Qian was able to understand his ideas. This emperor embraced many of his new ideas, unlike ordinary princes, nobles, or scholars.

And Cheng Qian is not the emperor like Li Zhi who is raised in the deep palace and grows in the hands of women. He received Zhang Chao's education when he was a child, and he often lived outside, understanding the outside world, knowing the sufferings of the people, and understanding the needs of all classes.

Zhang Chao only needs proper guidance, no need to manipulate, this is a smart emperor. If Zhang Chao wants to manipulate him, it will definitely backfire.

Both of them are smart people, but today's Chengqian is still a little too young after all, and he still has to rely on Zhang Chao.

"Ten years, Your Majesty, the minister will be in office in ten years, and at that time he will no longer be nostalgic for the court, and will return to his fiefdom to enjoy his old age in peace." Zhang Chao took advantage of a little wine to reveal his plans to Cheng Qian on this warmer occasion.

"Ten years later, the teacher will only be forty-eight."

"Above the court, officials are not suitable for too long in one position, especially those in important positions. Ten years later, the political situation will be stable, and Your Majesty will be about to be established, at that time, Your Majesty can try his best to display his ambitions and ideals, and he wants to enjoy it in the fiefdom. ”

Cheng Qian smiled slightly.

Now he is still a little ambivalent, not only psychologically dependent on Zhang Chao, but also gradually began to want more autonomy.

When Zhang Chao took the initiative to set a schedule, he was relieved and a little reluctant.

"Oh, you two, today is just a family banquet, and the two of you still have to talk about those big things, so you can't worry about our two sisters." Ruohua interrupted the two with a smile, and she served a bowl of soup for her father and husband.

"Lotus seed soup, it's been boiling for a long time."

"Hahaha, blame me." Zhang Chao smiled and took the soup bowl handed over by his daughter.

Fanghua and Ruohua sisters sat together, Fanghua was still holding Xiaolong, and Ruohua teased the child from time to time. Although the sisters are not siblings, they have a very close relationship. It seems that when he was still in Zhao Wangfu.

Now that they are serving a husband, the relationship is not lifelong.

Zhang Chao was very relieved, and he was also worried that there was a mustard between the two sisters.

In fact, Zhang Chao is not most proud of how high his status and wealth he has earned in Datang, but what he is most happy about is that he has lived a taste here.

Wives and concubines, children, these people are deeply influenced by themselves, there is no excessive backhouse fighting, sons are not sloppy, daughters are not pampered. The two daughters got married, and soon the eldest son Zhang Jing was going to get married, and the second and third sons were about to get married.

After getting married, they will definitely go to the fiefdom, they have long wanted to go to their own fiefdom, and Zhang Chao supports them to go down to exercise earlier.

Jade is not cut into a tool.

The children of the Zhang family are stronger than other families, and they are more independent and self-reliant, which is his greatest pride.

No longer talking about sensitive political affairs, this meal is quite warm.

Ruohua suddenly covered her mouth and turned her head and ran away.

Fanghua smiled, "My sister probably has." ”

Cheng Qian said happily when he heard this, "I will call the imperial doctor immediately." ”

The meal was interrupted, but everyone happily waited. When Ruohua came back, Fanghua carefully asked her about her recent physical reaction, and the more she asked, the more she confirmed that she was pregnant.

The imperial doctor soon arrived, and after carefully calling the pulse, he also gave the result of the happy pulse.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to King Zhao of Anguo, your noble man is happy."

This meal was an unexpected meal.

went home and told the good news to Thirteen Niang and the red line, and the two mothers were very happy.

The next day, Cheng Qian's enthronement ceremony.

Zhang Chao went to Changle Palace early in the morning.

In the palace, Li Shimin's concubines are all there, but the princes do not live here, and the princes, regardless of their age, have been taken out of the palace and arranged to live in the newly built princes' mansions.

When they are fifteen years old, they are crowned, and then they are officially enthroned.

Changle Palace was much deserted.

In mid-October, there is still hoarfrost early in the morning.

Zhang Chao was dressed in a dragon robe, with a jade belt around his waist and a gold crown on his head.

When he entered the palace, he met the Wu family.

Wu Meiniang has a big belly.

"Mei Niang."

"King Zhao of Anguo." Wu Meiniang saluted with some difficulty.

"Tell my father-in-law to die." Zhang Chao looked at the woman, "If you want, I can have someone take you home." Zhao Wangfu or the martial arts, it's up to you. ”

Wu called out to his father-in-law and stroked his bulging belly.

"I want to stay and take care of Your Majesty." After a pause, "He's pretty pathetic now." ”

"You have the right to choose, but either way, I will respect you. In addition, I want to thank you for your great achievements in the Manna Hall that day. Your Highness also thinks of you! ”

"I'm just doing my part." Wu Mei looked at the guards behind Zhang Chao, "Is my father-in-law here to see Your Majesty?" ”

"There are some things to tell Your Majesty."

Wu Mei was a little worried, but she couldn't speak.

"Don't worry, it's not a bad thing."

"The daughter took her father-in-law to see His Majesty."

On the way, Zhang Chao asked about Li Shimin's current situation.

"Your Majesty can't take the pill now, and I didn't feel comfortable at first. Now I'm used to it, but in fact, the pills are all liars, and they do a lot of harm to Your Majesty's body. Especially for the mind, after taking the pill, His Majesty's temperament changed greatly, and he became irritable and extreme. And now, His Majesty is much more stable. ”

Li Shimin has experienced many power struggles in his life, and although he is unwilling, he quickly recognizes the reality.

Now stay in the North Palace, it's quiet. When I have nothing to do, I write, occasionally draw, and sometimes I play the piano. It's just that there is no one to accompany me, and it is very lonely.

Back then, Emperor Taishang and Pei Lin and Feng Lun often entered the palace to accompany him, but now Li Shimin has no one to see him. Some people wanted to come, but Zhang Chao did not allow outsiders to see Li Shimin.

It should be guarded against.

When he arrived at the dormitory, Li Shimin was still sleeping.

Zhang Chao let people inform, Li Shimin didn't pay attention to it at all, and continued to sleep with him.

He had to let people pass it on again and again.

In the end, it was Wu Meiniang who went in person, and I don't know what method was used, so Li Shimin let Zhang Chao get in.

Zhang Chao strode in.

Li Shimin wore his hair scattered, leaned on the bed, and looked at Zhang Chao with disdain.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascended the throne today."

"What, Cheng Qian asked me to cheer him on?"

Zhang Chao shook his head, "After the ministers discussed with the prince, they decided not to bother Your Majesty today." ”

Li Shimin was stunned.

In fact, he knew that Cheng Qian would ascend the throne today, so he deliberately couldn't afford it. He just waited for someone over there to invite him, and then he was going to take the opportunity to do something, anyway, don't want to make Cheng Qian feel at ease.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Chao actually said that he didn't need to go.

Li Shimin was angry and sat up suddenly.

"I'm still the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

"After today, it will be the emperor."

Li Shimin was angry and roared at Wu Meiniang, "Cheap maid, don't hurry up and get me the crown clothes, I want to participate in the enthronement ceremony of Cheng Qian." I will personally hand over the national seal to Cheng Qian, and I will give Cheng Qian the crown to wear. ”

Zhang Chao said leisurely on the side, "Your Majesty, I really don't need to bother you, everything has been arranged for the ceremony." Thinking that His Majesty has been unwell recently, I did not arrange for you to attend. ”

Li Shimin angrily lifted the quilt from the bed, and rushed to Zhang Chao in his middle coat, his nose was almost closed.

Suddenly, Li Shimin smiled.

"Hahaha, I know, Zhang San, you are here to do the radical law."

Zhang Chao smiled, "Your Majesty, it's really not. Actually, I'm here to convey some of the prince's words, from my heart. In addition, the minister also has something to say to His Majesty. ”

Li Shimin's smile stopped, and his face became gloomy again.

He actually really wanted to participate in the enthronement ceremony of Cheng Qian, he just wanted to see it with his own eyes. Look at Cheng Qian with your own eyes, look at those ministers, and see how brazen they are.

But now, Cheng Qian and Zhang Chao don't even give him this opportunity.

He limbly returned to the bed and leaned there, lifeless.

"If there's a fart, let it go, get out of it when you're done, don't disturb me to go back to sleep."

Zhang Chao was not verbose, and said directly, "Three years." At most, His Majesty stayed here for three years, and after three years, the sky will be free for birds to fly, and the sea will be wide for fish to leap. ”

"What do you mean?" Li Shimin slanted at Zhang Chao.

"Didn't Your Majesty once say that one day you will send someone to the Americas, and three years later, the ministers will send ships to escort Your Majesty to the Americas, and Your Majesty can take your concubines and thousands of people to the Americas."

Li Shimin was suspicious, "You must have planned to sink the ship when I reach the sea and let me feed the fish." ”

"Your Majesty, you think of your ministers too viciously. In any case, the minister admires His Majesty very much. In fact, what is the meaning of staying in the Central Plains, Your Majesty went to the American continent, and at that time, with Your Majesty's brave and martial talents, it is entirely possible to create a new Tang Dynasty. As long as His Majesty promises not to return to the Central Plains, the imperial court can even send a batch of prisoners and supplies and equipment to His Majesty every few years to help His Majesty open a new kingdom in the Americas. ”

Li Shimin was stunned, he had thought about 10,000 kinds of his own endings, but he never thought that there would be this one.

"Really?"

"Seriously, three years, three years later, the minister personally sent His Majesty on the ship."

Li Shimin sighed and sat up again.

"I really don't want to be a prisoner in this prison. Can you send me away sooner? ”

"Your Majesty, three years, in fact, is not long."

"Okay." Li Shimin sighed. There is no place for him to stand in the Central Plains, and it is also a choice to go to a different continent to make a comeback.

"I figured it out, I'm going to the ceremony, don't worry, I promise nothing will happen."

Zhang Chao was still smiling, "In that case, please ask Your Majesty to move!" ”