blogombal Chapter 1943 Are you going to Xizhou?
Chapter 1943 Are you going to Xizhou?
Every emperor hopes to make achievements while in office so that he can go down in history, become an emperor of all ages, and be respected by future generations.
Li Chengqian was naturally no exception. Li Shen hoped that all the people in the Tang Dynasty would be able to afford to eat meat, something that no one had achieved for thousands of years.
Not to mention eating meat, just ensuring that all the people are well fed and no longer suffer from hunger would be a great merit.
If Li Shen can accomplish this feat while in office, it will definitely add a strong mark to his resume.
That's why Li Chengqian was so happy.
During the meal, the two of them toasted each other, talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. It also allowed the two newcomers, Pei Mingli and Wang Yuangan, to witness the strength of King Ji.
Being so favored by two generations of kings, it is no wonder that Prince Ji has been so successful.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Li Shen put down his glass and asked:
"Brother, you didn't come here just to eat, did you? There must be something else. Otherwise, how could you have time to come and have a meal when you are so busy?"
Li Shen had long felt that there was something wrong with Li Chengqian's visit, and that he definitely did not come here to eat. Based on his understanding of Li Chengqian, he was imitating Li Shimin in every way, so how could he delay state affairs for the sake of his sexual desire?
"Hahaha, Tenth Brother is indeed smart and quick-witted, and nothing can be hidden from you.
However, I came here to discuss a small matter with you."
Li Chengqian laughed without trying to hide it.
"Then why don't you tell me about it, big brother? I will do my best to help you in any way I can.
But you also know that I have limited abilities, average learning, lazy and unfocused personality. If I can't help you, please forgive me."
Li Shen is not the kind of person who gets carried away after a few drinks and agrees to anything to show how great he is.
Li Shen would remain rational even when drinking. Ever since he was beaten up in Cuiwei Palace without knowing it,
Li Shen vowed that he would never get drunk again.
Li Chengqian laughed after hearing this. This guy is really smart. He told him in advance that he is not capable, so he will say that it can't be done no matter what is mentioned later.
He is indeed a sly guy.
But Li Chengqian didn't mind, he had expected it.
"It doesn't matter. If Tenth Brother really can't do it, then forget it. I will find a way to execute it. It's just a small matter."
"Then you speak, big brother." Li Shen put down his wine glass, sat upright, and waited for Li Chengqian's next words.
Li Chengqian took a sip of wine, then stood up:
"We're all done eating, why don't we go to the study and talk."
"Okay." Li Shen stood up after hearing this, and then everyone else stood up as well.
"Xuan Ce, take them away. I have something to discuss with the prince." After thinking about it, Li Shen sent everyone away.
"No need, it's not a secret. They can help you discuss it with you." Li Chengqian shook his head.
Li Shen thought for a moment and said to Wang Xuance:
"Then Xuan Ce, you come with me. Everyone else can go away. Wang Qing doesn't have to attend class today. I'll have someone take you to the class later.
If there is anything missing, just let me know and we will have it ready tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone saluted.
Li Shen took Li Chengqian out of the dining room and came to Li Shen's study.
Entering the study, Li Shen asked the servants to make tea. Li Chengqian went straight to Li Shen's rocking chair and lay down, while Li Shen went straight to the bed and lay down.
The two brothers each had a place, and only Wang Xuance stood aside pitifully.
"Ah, so comfortable." Li Chengqian rocked in the rocking chair and stretched his body comfortably.
There are no outsiders here, so he doesn't need to be polite.
"Yes, after eating and drinking, it's time to go to bed." Li Shen stretched on the bed and yawned.
Wang Xuance was dumbfounded by what he saw. You two really don’t treat me as a human being.
"Tenth brother, I heard you say yesterday that you were going on a long journey. I wonder where you are going?" Li Chengqian closed his eyes and asked.
"Well... I haven't made up my mind yet, but the chances are better if I go to Xizhou. Until now, Prince Ji's Mansion has not found a suitable candidate for the manager of Xizhou.
Moreover, what happened last year had a great impact on Prince Ji’s Mansion in Xizhou. I have to go there in person and have a good talk with the local tribal leaders.
Aye also told me to comfort the people in Xizhou to prevent them from having any rebellious thoughts towards the court."
Li Shen thought about it and finally decided to go to Xizhou first.
He was the one who personally went there to develop Xizhou for the first time, letting the local people see his sincerity. Now that such a thing has happened, Li Shen has reason to go again.
Li Chengqian opened his eyes upon hearing this, adjusted the position of the rocking chair so that it was facing Li Shen, and said:
"I came here for this matter."
"Huh? How did big brother know that I was going to Xizhou?" Li Shen was a little surprised.
"I was also guessing that the unresolved matter in Xizhou must have become a source of worry for you, my tenth brother. So when you said yesterday that you were going out for a trip, I guessed that you would go to Xizhou."
Li Chengqian nodded. After Li Chengqian finished speaking, Li Shen looked at him straight, his eyes full of suspicion.
It was obvious that Li Shen didn't believe that Li Chengqian could guess his purpose. Before today, Li Shen himself didn't know where he was going.
If Li Chengqian hadn't asked, Li Shen wouldn't have planned to go there. Going to Xizhou was just an idea that Li Shen had just come up with, so how could Li Chengqian know about it?
Could it be that he also knows how to search souls?
Li Shen didn't say anything, but the expression on his face had already expressed his meaning, which made Li Chengqian feel very uncomfortable. After a long time, Li Chengqian finally couldn't help but look away:
"Okay, okay, actually it was Aye who told me that you said you were going to Xizhou to personally comfort the local people."
In the end, Li Chengqian confessed. Li Shen showed a triumphant smile and said, "You are playing the game of glaring at me. Don't you know how many times I have played this game with my children at home?"
"Oh? I see." However, Li Shen suddenly realized the truth after hearing it. He had indeed told his father that he would go to Xizhou in person, and his father was worried about his safety at that time.
"What's with that expression on your face? Aye was just giving me some advice." Seeing Li Shen's contemptuous expression, Li Chengqian couldn't help but said angrily.
"Yes, yes, I gave you a heads up." Li Shen nodded in a strange tone. "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Li Chengqian was so angry at Li Shen's expression that he almost exploded, but he still took a deep breath and said:
"Yesterday I received a memorial from Guo Xiaoke, who said that the remnants of Gaochang in Xizhou were making some unusual movements, and some rebels were lobbying everywhere, and many people in the tribes were undecided because of what they said.
Some tribes even began to secretly interact with the rebels."
(Why didn’t anyone mark the typos? I’m not a serious reader. I corrected several of them myself.)