Hearing Zhang Ananda mention newspapers, Li Shimin put down the memorial in his hand and said, "Bring it here for me to see. What does our Tang Dynasty newspaper look like?"
Zhang Ananda handed the newspaper to Li Shimin respectfully.
"It's really a novelty, and it's quite interesting to look at. Many people like it and have given it away."
"Your Majesty, many people in Chang'an City are talking about the contents of the newspaper right now."
Li Shimin read the newspaper and asked, "What do others say?"
"There was a lot of talk, and I can't remember much. But the most talked about thing was that Your Majesty's poems were well written, and that they were the best works since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, bar none."
"Ah?" Li Shimin looked puzzled. "Ci? What Ci?"
"Your Majesty, it's just the words in the newspaper. Now the people of Chang'an know about it. It won't be long before people in other parts of the Tang Dynasty know about it."
Li Shimin looked for it and saw the poem above, and stood up suddenly.
Li Shimin could naturally feel that this was a masterpiece, a rare masterpiece.
Li Shimin quickly suppressed his excitement and said, "Why did you let Xiao Ran go up without telling me?"
Li Shimin accepted Xiao Ran's favor.
"Ananda, what do others say?" Li Shimin wanted to hear how others praised him.
"Your Majesty, I have heard others say that this poem is so magnificent, like a painting of the creation of the world unfolding before our eyes."
"The vast seascape is just like the vastness Your Majesty witnessed during your years of campaigning. However, the historical remembrance contained in the poem is even more profound. Reminiscent of Emperor Wu of Wei wielding his whip, it expresses respect for the heroes of the past, yet also carries with it the sentiments of modern people."
"Hahaha, well said!" Li Shimin was very pleased.
"The text is brief, yet it seems to contain the vastness of countless armies and the passage of time. It allows one to see history in the scenery and understand the present through history. It is truly a masterpiece. Your Majesty's heart encompasses the universe and his vision of the past and present. Such talent is truly admirable."
Li Shimin felt very comfortable and elated after receiving the compliments.
Now it’s settled, it’s his, and Li Shimin has also confirmed it.
"This little bastard, I don't want to be so high-profile, and don't even ask me."
Li Shimin took advantage of the situation and acted ungratefully.
"Your Majesty, perhaps the young master wanted others to appreciate your literary talent and forgot to ask you, Your Majesty!"
"Hahaha! That's right, they are all trivial matters, and I am not the kind of person who cares about trivial matters." Li Shimin continued to read the newspaper.
A eunuch entered the Taiji Hall, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince requests an audience!"
"Let the prince in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Soon Li Chengqian entered the Taiji Hall. Now that his leg was no longer lame, he was like a normal person. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you..."
"What's the matter, Cheng Qian?"
Li Chengqian took out the telegram and said, "Grandpa, here comes a telegram from the Western Regions. Please take a look."
"good!"
Li Shimin took the telegram and said, "Yes, the bank over there is almost operating normally, and Hou Junji should be back soon. Reply to Hou Junji, I have given my permission, and let him return to the capital!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Ananda, I have summoned Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Ma Zhou, and Wei Zheng to see me!"
"Grandpa, I'll go back first and reply." Li Chengqian said.
"There's no rush. Stay for now." Li Shimin did not let Li Chengqian leave.
After Fang Xuanling and his men arrived, Li Shimin took out the telegram and said, "Hou Junji is almost there and is preparing to return to the capital. Xiao Ran provided the telescope, the telegram, and the subsequent weapons. You all know how important he is to the Tang Dynasty. I would like to give Xiao Ran a title. What do you think?"
If these people in front of us don't object, then it should be passed when discussed in the court.
"Although he did not go to the battlefield, Xiao Ran's military achievements are indeed not small. I think there is no problem." Li Jing was the first to express his opinion.
In the future, much of the Tang Dynasty army’s equipment will have to rely on Xiao Ran to improve.
Fang Xuanling and others did not object, and Wei Zheng did not object either, so the matter was finalized.
"Since no one has any objections, then you can discuss it. When Hou Junji returns to the court, we will reward him according to his merits and give Xiao Ran a title!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Secretariat and the Ministry of Palace Affairs need to issue the edict of enthronement.
Xiao Ran had a good relationship with others before, and these bigwigs of the Zhenguan Dynasty did not object to giving Xiao Ran the title.
......
After changing into their swimsuits and playing for a while, the two little princesses were tired.
I left the swimming pool, walked to the side, opened my bag and searched around.
I remembered that I hadn’t eaten the white chocolate before, so I wanted to try what it tasted like.
Gently tearing it open and taking a bite, the little princess' eyes lit up, "Wow~ This is sweet~"
"Second sister Niqi~" the little princess fed Princess Chengyang.
"This one isn't bitter, this one is delicious."
"Hmm, hmm~" The little princess turned around with the chocolate and ran to the other side to find Xiao Ran, "Little Bag~ This is really good~"
"Niyeqiya~"
The little princess did not forget Xiao Ran.
"Well, okay!" Xiao Ran took a light bite.
Princess Gaoyang was floating in the swimming pool with a swimming ring.
Li Lizhi and Princess Yuzhang were too embarrassed to wear swimsuits, so they sat by the pool, took off their shoes, and put their feet in to soak.
"Sizi, I want to eat too." Princess Yuzhang shouted.
The little princess also took a piece for her two sisters.
"This is really sweet." Princess Yuzhang looked at the chocolate in her hand.
"Sizi, this is too sweet. Don't eat too much, or you'll have a toothache."
It was obvious that the little princess had no idea what toothache was and didn't know how painful it was.
"Sizi, toothache hurts more than an injection, and you have to get an injection, so you can't eat too much." Princess Yuzhang felt that scaring the little princess with an injection always worked.
The little princess understood what was said, and her big watery eyes showed a little fear.
"A few nests~"
The little princess didn't eat much.
Listen to advice!
Princess Gaoyang was very calm and she slowly drifted to the shore. "Give me one of the sizi. I want to eat it too."
The little princess took out another one, peeled it and fed it to Princess Gaoyang.
"I love you!" Princess Chengyang nodded repeatedly. It was the first time she had eaten this kind of chocolate.
"Sister, don't you two want to come and play?" Princess Gaoyang invited again.
Li Lizhi and Princess Yuzhang were moved, but felt embarrassed.
"You don't have to wear a swimsuit, just a short-sleeved shirt will do." Xiao Ran next to him took off his shoes and jumped directly into the swimming pool.
No swimsuit either.
"Hehe~"
"Wait a minute, little sac-kun~"
The little princess followed closely behind and jumped in.
Princess Chengyang also hurried to follow.
"Sister, let's go!" Princess Yuzhang jumped in without saying a word, holding Li Lizhi in her arms. She was not wearing shoes and didn't have many clothes on.
It's actually a bit hot now.
"Sixth Lady, what are you doing..."
"Sister, let's play together." Gao Yang quickly pulled Li Lizhi inside.
"I can't swim!" Li Lizhi was a little nervous and grabbed Princess Gaoyang.
"Here's the swimming ring for you!" Princess Gaoyang gave the swimming ring to Li Lizhi.
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