"Flower water?" Zheng Bin was holding a small porcelain vase in his hand, his eyes looked disdainful, but he was quite jealous.

The loyal old servant stood behind him, bowed down and said: "Yes, Childe, this is a new product launched by An Yixuan, which has the effects of repelling mosquitoes, awakening the mind, and fragrance, and has been widely praised and sought after as soon as it is listed. ”

Zheng Bin frowned and said, "I haven't heard of it before, it's a new thing that Xie Yi has come up with?" ”

"It should be."

"Do you have a hand to investigate?"

"I have asked the flower lady of the red makeup rouge shop to inspect it and learned that there are flowers and medicinal herbs in it; The old slave looked for medicine to check again, but the wine was very strong, covering the smell of medicine. ”

The old servant said: "The old slave asked the medicinal herb merchant again, and An Yixuan purchased a total of sixteen or seventeen kinds of medicinal materials from seven medicinal herb shops, which are very varied and difficult to imitate. ”

"That's it, a little gadget, it's hard to get into the hall of elegance, why bother picking up people's teeth." Zheng Bin's face was very bad, and he showed an expression that he couldn't eat grapes and said that grapes were sour.

"Yes!" The old servant nodded, and said leisurely: "The old family of Xingyang requires that you concentrate on doing a good job in the grain and water transportation business, and it doesn't hurt if the wine flows. ”

"Although my hometown is not too harsh, my father and I are both disgraced, and I am the one who has caused my father." Zheng Bin said coldly: "But the lost face will be recovered after all." ”

"Yes, the old slave believes that Childe can."

Zheng Bin raised his head, his eyes burned and asked, "I heard that Li Tai, the king of Wei, has arrived in Luoyang..."

The old servant said in a low voice: "Yes, His Royal Highness King Wei has been in Luoyang for some time, and now he is busy in Yique Longshan, it is said that he is building a Buddhist shrine for the late Empress Wende. ”

"Pray for blessings, hum, even if this is a grand event, should we help one or two?" Zheng Bin's eyes were cold, and he asked in a deep voice.

The old servant's heart was shocked, and he said softly: "Childe...... The Xingyang family did not approve of the rash association between the children and the prince. ”

"That's what I said, but sooner or later, the children and grandchildren of the long house will be able to become officials, and we, the younger brothers of the house, if we don't seize the opportunity, we will never have a bright day."

Zheng Bin sighed: "My father has been working hard for the Zheng family for many years, earning money every year for them to eat, drink and have fun, but they... How many people have seen us father and son? ”

"Childe...... Think! ”

Zheng Bin was already impatient with the old servant's advice, and waved his hand and said, "Needless to say, my heart has been decided." I heard that the Wei Mansion had set up a literature museum, and the emperor allowed him to recruit bachelors on his own, which was a good opportunity. There are rumors in the government and the opposition that King Wei is far better than the prince, and he should not be as blind as the prince. ”

When the old servant heard this, he was silent.

Zheng Bin said in a low voice: "Loser, do you think you can be proud if you climb the East Palace?" Hmph, we'll see! ”

……

On the bank of Luoshui, 300 acres of Weiwang Pond are quiet and elegant, swaying, green willows along the coast, flowers and trees are thick, and there are many pavilions and pavilions.

In the eastern capital, such a beautiful place, it has naturally been developed. In the former Sui Dynasty, there were nobles and nobles who built pavilions and pavilions here, and visited and feasted. It was not until the fall of the Sui Dynasty that it was temporarily abandoned, but the foundation was still there, and it was easy to renovate and renovate.

Li Tai stood on the edge of the pool, looking at the water named after his own prince, smiling and proud.

This interval between Luoshui and Luoyang Palace Duanmen faced, the father also deliberately merged the two squares of Shangshan and Jingshan, and gave them all to himself as a mansion.

This is something that Li Tai did not expect at all, and he was pleasantly surprised.

Yique Longmen can please his father by cultivating a Buddhist shrine for his mother, this is for sure, but he didn't expect the return to be so fast and so generous.

And give the house to the house, Luoshuichi changed its name to Wei Wangchi, just this one, their status is not what it used to be, and the future can be more expected.

Li Tai instructed: "Hurry up and build a long causeway between Chishang and Luoshui, and strive to complete it as soon as possible, and then this king will hold a banquet here to entertain the gentry and talents of the Eastern Capital." ”

"Yes, the craftsmen are already in a hurry, it is Luoyang to create a celebrity design, after the completion of the Weiwang Pond and Weiwang Causeway will become Luoyang scenic spots. I don't know how many people yearn for and envy His Highness! ”

The subordinates' sycophants were very well shot, and Li Tai was very useful, and said with a smile: "Very good!" Remember that the Yique Buddha shrine started construction and could not be postponed. ”

"Your Highness, I have asked the lord Langzhong Yan Liben to paint a portrait, and Yan Lide, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, has also sent the head of craftsmen to preside, but the Xianling Tomb and Zhaoling have not yet been completed, and the Ministry of Industry can't draw out extra craftsmen, I'm afraid it needs to be recruited separately."

Li Tai said indifferently: "Then we will recruit ourselves, there is no shortage of stone carving craftsmen in Hedong, and then find some miscellaneous helpers from Luoyang, and do our best." ”

"Yes!"

Li Tai then changed his words and asked, "By the way, is there a result of the investigation of Xie Yi?" ”

"Back to His Royal Highness, Du Changshi has already replied, Xie Yizu was born in the Xie family of Chen County, and he was after Xie Lingyun in the Jin Dynasty, but his family was in the middle of the road, and he was just a small family with property in Huaiyang.

Xie Yi has been a bad boy since he was a child, he is a well-known loser in Chenzhou, and he committed suicide by throwing himself into the lake because he lost all his family property last year. However, since the fight, there has been a lot of improvement, judging the two of them, not only brilliantly, but also whimsical. The spirits on the market, the flower water in recent days, and the horseshoe that the Praetorian Guards are already equipping, are all Xie Yi's handiwork. ”

"Loser......" Li Tai couldn't help but be surprised, and then shook his head and said: "It's not strange that some people are wise and foolish, but some people deliberately pretend to be stupid...... Does he have anything to do with Donggong? ”

The subordinate bowed down and said: "It's hard to say, Helan Chushi has had dealings with him, and he came to Luoyang again because of Hou Junji's recommendation......"

Li Tai asked, "By the way, what do those new crops in the Imperial Garden have to do with him?" ”

"I'm afraid that only a few people such as His Majesty, Fang Xiang, and King Hejian know the details of this matter, but judging from the current situation, it may be the seed offered by Xie Yi, otherwise His Majesty would not let him take care of it alone."

"No wonder!" Li Tai suddenly said: "It seems that this king underestimates this son......

"Your Highness, forgive your subordinates for talking too much, this person is a talent, if he doesn't fall to the East Palace, can His Highness consider summoning him to compile the "Chronicles of the Grounds"?"

"If he is willing to bow down at the feet of this king, it is not impossible." Li Tai snorted coldly and said lightly: "Let's find out his relationship with the East Palace first!" ”

"Regarding this matter, there is someone who may be able to help His Highness."

"Who?"

"This person's name is Zheng Bin, a disciple of the Zheng family in Xingyang, who once had a confrontation with Xie Yi in Huaiyang, and there was no way to worship the East Palace. This morning, I handed over a prayer note and asked to see His Highness. ”

……

Chang'an City, the main hall of the East Palace.

The crown prince Li Chengqian was very depressed, and when he was slightly distracted by the lecture, Kong Yingda did not hesitate to criticize it, his words were fierce and impassioned, and he put on a righteous attitude of correcting the prince's mistakes, without the slightest respect.

In the past, Li Chengqian still ate this set, mainly because of the majesty of his father, but now that his father is not in Chang'an, he has a little less awe in his heart, and naturally he is more and more unconvinced. Therefore, he was angry and broke up with Kong Yingda.

"Old Puff!" Looking at Kong Yingda's distant back, Li Chengqian scolded secretly. In his opinion, as a subordinate official of the East Palace, he is regarded as his own courtier, and he should plan for the prince.

But these people have no substantive strategy at all, except for quoting scriptures and classics. So much so that although he was the crown prince, the limelight was all stolen by his younger brother Li Tai.

The main reason why he was distracted today and was not angry was that he received a message from Luoyang, knowing that Li Tai was in the limelight and won the sacred heart because he built a Buddhist shrine for the eldest grandson empress. His father praised him a lot, and even merged the land to give him a mansion, and the beautiful talk of Wei Wangdi on the Wei Wangdi on the Wei Wangchi has been transmitted from Luoyang to Chang'an.

What's worse is that his father allowed him to set up a literary museum in the palace, recruited scholars on his own, and now he has to compile some "Chronicles of the Universe".

All kinds of signs made Li Chengqian very uneasy, he knew too well the reason why the Xuanwumen Incident occurred. Is the uncle who was killed, the hidden prince Li Jiancheng really bad?

Hmph, if my father didn't have so many military exploits, without the help of a group of fierce generals, and without the planning of the eighteen scholars of the Qin Palace, how could he succeed?

At that time, the Qin Palace, the Tiance General's Mansion was full of talents, and the father had the capital to seek to seize the prince and ascend to the throne. Now that the fourth brother Li Tai's Wei Wangfu has also opened a literature museum and begun to recruit bachelor talents, what will happen later?

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian shuddered and felt uneasy. He was imprisoned by himself and was not allowed to leave Chang'an, so he could only watch him flatter and invite favor in front of his father, and he was helpless.

At this moment, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty has lost a sense of security.

Li Chengqian felt that maybe if there was enough strength and enough supporters around him, his position would be stable; Or if you have the opportunity to slap the fourth brother into the bottom of the water with a rod and let him collapse, you won't have this feeling of being in danger.

"Su Gan, is there any news from Luoyang?"

Su Gan Chengji reported: "Your Highness, the minister thought that he could pay attention to Xie Yi, a man in Huaiyang County!" ”

"Him?"

"Yes, there are rumors in Luoyang Palace that Li Xin, the prince of Wei, beat Xie Yi's family, and the two had a conflict, but then it was over."

Hearing the secret report of Su Gan Chengji, Li Chengqian's eyes suddenly lit up: "Conflict with the fourth child... What do you mean? ”

"Your Highness, the enemy of your enemy can be a friend." Su Gan Chengji said: "And Xie Yi is extraordinary, not only cured His Royal Highness the King of Jin, but also alleviated His Majesty's wind disease. It is said that he also designed a horseshoe, which could increase the combat power of our cavalry and reduce the wear and tear of horses.

It is said that His Majesty and Fang Xuanling have had many secret talks with him, although he does not know the content, he can speculate that His Majesty attaches great importance to Cheng Dù, and the future and importance of this person may be ...... Now that this person is at odds with the King of Wei, His Royal Highness doesn't think it's ......"

Li Chengqian smiled: "In this way, it's really ...... It's just that he was in Luoyang and sent someone to find him? ”

Su Gan Chengji shook his head and said: "The minister thinks that he doesn't want it for the time being, this move is too deliberate, and it is not good for His Majesty or others to notice it." Since he has been knighted and has to be reused by His Majesty, he will always come to Chang'an, and when the time comes......

It's not necessarily that he can do much for His Royal Highness, as long as he continues to fight with King Wei's mansion, with Xie Yi's ingenuity, I'm afraid His Royal Highness King Wei will be in some trouble. ”

"Yes!" Li Chengqian nodded, his depressed mood relaxed slightly, and said softly: "Su Gan, arrange a song and dance!" ”

"Your Highness, wait a little longer, at least a month later, then watch the song and dance, and then let Taichang Temple enter a batch of new singers and musicians, so that His Highness can see the freshness."

Su Gan Chengji dissuaded: "As for the moment, the anniversary of Empress Wende's death has not yet passed, if it is rumored that the East Palace is singing and dancing, I am afraid that it will be used by Xiaoxiao, which is not good for His Highness." ”

"That's it!" Li Chengqian waved his hand angrily, and his feelings were low for a long time in an instant.

Su Gan Chengji hurriedly said: "Your Highness, don't worry, in fact, this is an opportunity, King Wei can think that the queen mother can build a Buddhist shrine to be favored, why can't His Highness ......"

Li Chengqian suddenly said: "What do you mean... The death of the queen mother? ”

"That's right, Your Highness must handle the death of the queen mother, as well as the mid-year festival ceremony. In this way, it will be praised by the subjects, and His Majesty will know it, and there will be much praise. ”