Chapter 272 The Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei are at odds again
The Imperial Study.
Li Shimin was in a bad mood...
Because Lao Wei is here again!
I've already given you paid leave, can't you just stay home quietly?
"Xuancheng, what brings you here today?"
On the surface, Li Shimin still had to put on a smiling face.
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng bowed and said, "My son composed another poem last night. After much thought, I still feel it is necessary to promote it."
Roll, roll, roll...
Are you showing off your son to me again?
"What poem could possibly make you so undecided, my dear minister?"
As they were talking.
Li Shimin waved his hand.
He had a eunuch brew a cup of tea for Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty, I believe it would be a great pity if this poem were not included in a collection of poems for children's enlightenment."
"oh?"
Li Shimin smiled and took a sip of tea: "Then I'd like to hear what poem deserves such praise from Xuancheng."
Wei Zheng took a piece of paper out of his sleeve.
After Wang De took it, he handed it over to Li Shimin.
"Hoeing the fields at noon, sweat drips onto the soil beneath the crops."
"Every grain of rice on the plate is the result of hard work."
Superior quality.
Li Shimin felt this more deeply.
Every grain is the result of hard work, every grain is the result of hard work...
Li Shimin muttered two sentences.
"Wang De!"
Li Shimin nodded: "Draft an imperial edict to include this poem, 'Sympathy for the Farmers,' in a collection of poems for children's early education."
This time, Li Shimin was very domineering.
The poem "Thoughts on a Quiet Night" is controversial.
The reason is that there are too many flaws.
Therefore, the Imperial Academy and the Hongwen Academy need to conduct rigorous reviews and even make modifications before it can be promoted...
And this is the poem "Sympathy for the Farmers".
The meanings are different; both aim to encourage and educate children to save food.
It fits the current situation of the Tang Dynasty in every aspect.
It would be incredibly foolish if this kind of poetry weren't widely promoted.
Most importantly...
If he "overruled the objections of others" and took the lead in promoting this poem, wouldn't that add another stroke of brilliance and might to his record of merit as the greatest emperor of all time?
"Xuancheng, in the future, if Shuyu has any good poems, please share them more often..."
Li Shimin's mood improved again.
He figured it out.
The more outstanding Wei Shuyu was, the more his wisdom and prowess were demonstrated.
Don't forget.
Wei Shuyu became an official at the age of eleven, but he was promoted by Wei Shuyu himself!
Every time Wei Shuyu made a contribution to the Tang Dynasty, it was inseparable from Li Shimin's merit in recognizing and utilizing talent.
"Your Majesty is right..."
Wei Zheng bowed and replied, "Your subject will certainly supervise this carefully."
The emperor and his ministers then engaged in another pleasant conversation.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince requests an audience."
They were having a great time chatting when a eunuch came in to report.
"Announce."
Li Shimin agreed.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty."
Li Chengqian bowed respectfully.
"What is it?"
Facing Li Chengqian, Li Shimin once again revealed a dignified expression.
"Father, I have a day off today and would like to go out of the palace."
really.
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin frowned.
"Going out of the palace again?"
Li Shimin sternly rebuked: "Didn't you just leave the palace a few days ago?"
Li Shimin's attitude was very firm.
It's understandable that someone who's been cooped up in the palace for too long would occasionally leave.
However, Li Shimin feared that the crown prince would become attached to life outside the palace if he kept leaving.
"Father..."
Li Chengqian bowed respectfully: "Your subject is not seeking pleasure, but merely wishes to experience the life of ordinary people during his leisure time."
“In the past, my teachers always taught me about the suffering of the people.”
"But I have only heard about it and have never actually seen it."
"This time, I want to experience it for myself."
Um?
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was surprised.
It's not that Li Chengqian has become more outstanding.
Instead, Li Chengqian would proactively offer his own ideas...
Who did you meet today?
Li Shimin squinted.
Something unusual must be going on.
Li Chengqian couldn't possibly be that proactive.
“Father, autumn is the season for planting wheat. I heard that Shuyu is farming and I would like to experience firsthand how hard it is to produce food.”
Li Chengqian appeared slightly flustered.
But the thought that he was going to find Wei Shuyu gave him confidence again.
"Wei Shuyu?"
Li Shimin turned to Wei Zheng and asked, "Xuancheng, is your Shuyu farming?"
"Cough cough..."
Wei Zheng coughed awkwardly: "This is part of the reason for the origin of the 'Sympathy for the Farmers' movement."
"Yeah?"
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng with suspicion.
I always felt that Wei Zheng was holding something back.
"If that's the case, then let's go..."
Li Shimin nodded: "There's no need to be so cautious about these things in the future. Just speak openly and frankly."
"Thank you, Father Emperor."
Li Chengqian bowed happily and then took his leave.
As soon as I stepped outside.
Like a wild horse that has broken free, it grabbed Fang Yi'ai's sleeve and quickly left.
This time, they're going out of the palace to farm.
What a strange and fun thing!
at the same time.
Li Tai received another message.
"What did you say? My brother has left the palace again?"
Li Tai couldn't believe it.
This is the third time he has left the palace.
Based on his understanding of the Crown Prince, he knew Li Chengqian wouldn't have the audacity to leave the palace.
It was even more impossible for the Emperor to agree to the Crown Prince leaving the palace three times.
Then there's only one possibility...
My elder brother is making another big move.
"No, I cannot sit idly by and wait to die."
Immediately, Li Tai also hurriedly left the palace.
Under the shade of a tree.
Li Chengqian, dressed casually with his hands behind his back, was warmly welcomed by Wei Shuyu…
Um.
It's definitely not because I wanted to be lazy.
It's definitely not because I want free labor...
As the Crown Prince's tutor, I am responsible to him!
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for formalities, haha..."
Li Chengqian warmly helped her up again: "I heard that you, Shuyu, are farming? I've come to experience the hardships of ordinary people..."
"Your Highness sets a good example, and we are ashamed to admit our inferiority," Wei Shuyu praised with a smile.
"As the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty..."
Li Chengqian then boasted, "If I can share the people's joys, I can also share their sorrows!"
"Your Highness is truly righteous."
Wei Shuyu revealed half of his body: "It's hot now, Your Highness, why don't you take a short rest?"
"unnecessary."
Li Chengqian said with great interest, "Time is of the essence. I hope Uncle Yu will kindly instruct us on how to cultivate the land..."
"Okay, okay..."
Just as Wei Shuyu was about to have Li Chengqian change his clothes, the sound of horses' hooves rang out in the distance.
But it was Li Tai's carriage that arrived...
"Qingque greets Your Majesty."
Li Tai glanced at Wei Shuyu and the others, then gave a perfunctory bow.
What are you doing here?
Li Chengqian frowned.
There are too many spies in the palace, Li Tai's people.
Li Tai always knows immediately whenever I make a move.
“Brother, Qingque is here to see Wei Shuyu.” Li Tai naturally came up with an excuse.
snort.
Li Chengqian snorted coldly.
He doesn't believe it.
"What business do you have with my tutor?"
Li Chengqian began to take a stand, stating that Wei Shuyu was one of his men.
"this……"
Li Tai smiled and narrowed his eyes, saying, "It's not convenient to disclose that."
Li Tai, however, did not give him any face and pulled Wei Shuyu aside on his own.
After confirming that Li Chengqian couldn't hear their conversation, he asked...
"Shuyu, what brings my elder brother here?"
"Farming".
Farming...growing land?
Li Tai was stunned.
How could the Crown Prince do such a thing?
However, with his intelligence, he quickly figured out the key to all of this.
Li Chengqian was trying to impress Li Shimin.
no……
We cannot let my imperial brother succeed so easily!
"Shuyu, I'm not afraid to tell you, I'm here to farm too," Li Tai said seriously.
"ah?"
Wei Shuyu was stunned.
You must have nothing better to do...
"What? It won't work?" Li Tai frowned.
OK.
Why not?
You, a prince, want to farm for my Wei family? Do you think I'd kick you out?
"Then I thank King Wei in advance." Wei Shuyu cupped his hands in thanks.
"You're welcome."
Li Tai smiled and waved his hand.
Does the Emperor want to take all the credit for himself?
impossible!
As long as I also work in the fields, Father will have a place in my heart.
"What? The bluebird wants to go down to the ground too?"
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian immediately rebuked him unhappily, "Can someone of your build do any work?"
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."
Li Tai pointed to the fat around his waist: "By order of my imperial grandfather, I must lose weight!"
"Go somewhere else to lose weight..."
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."
Li Tai replied with a smile, "Shuyu is in charge of supervising Qingque's weight loss."
Grass!
It's one thing for them to compete with me for power and profit, but they even want to take my land!
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