Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 155 Wei Zheng: Your Majesty, I left, and I am here again

"Wei Zheng is a country bumpkin."

"It seems that he is getting old and confused."

After Wei Zheng left, Li Shimin couldn't help but snorted coldly.

"Your Majesty, are you really confused or just pretending to be confused?" Fang Xuanling said.

Li Shimin almost broke through his defense, and he stood up in one go by holding on to the handrail.

Really confused or pretending to be confused?

Is Wei Zheng really confused?
Li Shimin's expression was uncertain. Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian glanced at Fang Xuanling inconspicuously.

You are bringing up something that is not related to the topic.

Li Shimin quickly calmed down and said quietly, "It's hard for this country bumpkin."

"His Majesty!"

Gao Shilian said, "I have something to report."

"The Crown Princess is pregnant, and Your Highness is responsible for expanding the royal family. I will arrange for some ladies from noble families to enrich the East Palace for the Crown Prince."

Li Shimin smiled, he knew that the Crown Princess was pregnant.

This means that another legitimate grandson of the emperor has been born.

"Duke Shen has thought very well. I feel relieved to let you handle this matter."

……

East Palace.

Wei Zheng walked into the hall angrily.

Li Chengqian's eyes rolled and he knew where the teacher's anger came from.

"Master Wei?"

He greeted him with a smile, but Wei Zheng turned his head and ignored him.

"Duke Wei?"

Li Chengqian turned around and called out again.

Wei Zheng just drank his tea and ignored him, looking very arrogant.

Li Chengqian smiled and didn't care. It was normal to be a little angry after being humiliated.

"teacher!"

Li Chengqian put aside his attitude, smiled and said, "The weather has changed recently. Are you feeling unwell and having difficulty breathing?"

"I'll call Mr. Sun over and show it to the teacher."

"Teacher, you must follow Mr. Sun's medical instructions and sign what needs to be signed. I have been asking about them every day."

Play the emotional card.

Li Chengqian is very good at it.

really.

Wei Zheng's expression was much more relaxed: "Your Highness missed me."

"My Lord is in very good health."

"However, Your Highness still needs to consider your own safety."

"Although more than ten years have passed, many of the former crown prince's remnants are still hiding."

"When your majesty defeated and exterminated the forces, there were still many thieves who survived and were always ready to stir up trouble."

"You are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. How can the Eastern Palace be empty?"

Li Chengqian nodded, appreciating the concern.

There are quite a few remnants in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, although they are just cats and dogs and cannot cause any trouble.

But Li Shimin has always been on guard against suppression.

Moreover, many of Li Jiancheng's old subordinates did not die and were retained by Li Shimin.

No one can tell what these old subordinates are thinking.

After all, human hearts are the hardest to guess.

There is no doubt that Wei Zheng was once a subordinate of Li Jiancheng and is now a minister of the Tang Dynasty.

If he had any ulterior motives, it would be impossible for him to gain Li Shimin's trust.

"I see."

Li Chengqian said: "Teacher cares about me so much, let alone others."

"Your Majesty is preparing to mobilize the Jinwu Guards to strengthen patrols and security outside the East Palace."

Wei Zheng said: "This is reasonable and will not cause trouble to Your Highness, and there is no reason for outsiders to discuss it."

"Jinwu Guards."

"It's really good."

Li Chengqian didn't expect that Li Shimin would use this method to protect him.

And it was only outside the East Palace.

In fact, he was not too worried about his safety in the East Palace.

Unless there is a problem within the Eastern Palace, almost all the capable people inside have been transferred out.

Don’t underestimate the Jinyiwei, they are just for show and to maintain dignity.

It’s not like we can’t fight or kill.

There are guards at the palace gates. As long as the palace gates are not broken, who can disturb him?

The question is, whoever was able to break into the East Palace must have extremely powerful strength.

I'm afraid there was a mutiny in Chang'an.

"Teacher, you came at the right time today."

Li Chengqian held Wei Zheng's hand and walked to the back, saying, "I just happened to get a treasure."

"You'll definitely like it."

Wei Zheng was surprised and said, "What treasure? If His Highness can call it a treasure, it must be extraordinary."

"You'll know when you see it."

Wei Zheng thought it was very mysterious, but he didn't expect the prince to take him to a table. When he was wondering, he saw the prince pointing at the table and said, "Teacher, look at this paper."

"what do you think?"

Wei Zheng didn't pay attention to these at first, but when Li Chengqian said this, he immediately seemed to have discovered a new continent. He approached with shining eyes and reached out to touch it carefully.

"Your Highness, what kind of paper is this?"

Li Chengqian smiled without saying anything, and then said, "Teacher, please try writing."

"Then I will be disrespectful to refuse it."

What does it mean to be happy when seeing prey?

This is.

Wei Zheng couldn't wait to pick up his pen, and the prince ground ink for him.

He immediately started writing and wrote down the four lines of revelation.

“Establish a mind for the world…!”

After writing the four sentences, Wei Zheng was so astonished that he couldn't believe it.

“This ink is so good.”

"My calligraphy has actually become much more beautiful."

Li Chengqian then smiled and said, "This paper is tough but moist, shiny but not slippery, white and dense, with pure texture and other characteristics."

"It has unique penetrating and lubricating properties."

“I call it rice paper.”

Wei Zheng savored it carefully and exclaimed, "Good, good, very good."

"This rice paper with ink is really one of the most beautiful things in life."

You, Wei Zheng, have done a lot of good things.

Criticize Li Shimin.

Like drinking tea.

Love spinach.

Today, there is one more thing, practicing calligraphy on rice paper. "Your Highness, can I write another piece of paper?"

"Teacher, please feel free to do as you like."

Wei Zheng picked up the pen and wrote his calligraphy seriously. This time he wrote "Worry about the world before you worry about yourself, and be happy about the world after you are happy about yourself."

Li Chengqian said, "Teacher, you are the first one to enjoy this rice paper besides me."

After hearing these words, Wei Zheng became visibly excited, and his writing style seemed to become more comfortable and smooth.

Seeing him like this, Li Chengqian smiled secretly in his heart.

Can’t I control you, old man?

No matter how angry you are, I have a way to help you get rid of it, and you will thank me in the future.

He was grinding the ink while admiring it, and would occasionally praise the old man.

After he finished writing, he was not allowed to stop. Instead, he asked someone to put it aside and let Wei Zheng continue to practice his calligraphy.

To be honest, many ministers during the Zhenguan period were particularly fond of calligraphy.

Li Shimin liked Wang Xizhi's work, and so did his ministers.

Everyone rushed to imitate him, to see who could capture the essence of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy.

Among them are aristocratic families, who are praised up to show their scholarly and wealthy background.

But it also cannot help but have the intention of being vulgar and showing off one's own noble character.

The emergence of Xuan paper undoubtedly brought sweet benefits to Wei Zheng.

Once I start writing, I can't stop.

One, two, three...

After ten cards, he finally stopped, feeling unsatisfied.

Picking up the pen and looking at his own calligraphy, he became more and more pleased.

"Your Highness."

Wei Zheng said stealthily, like a thief, "Your Majesty, have you never seen this rice paper?"

"Not really."

"Haha."

Wei Zheng laughed, "That's good."

"I will go first and see Your Majesty."

He couldn't wait to take his calligraphy and go to Li Shimin to regain the face he had just lost.

Li Chengqian understood his thoughts instantly.

"correct."

Wei Zheng took only two steps before turning around and hurried back, "Your Highness, this rice paper..."

"If you don't mind, teacher, I will take you away now since you have to stay with His Majesty for a lifetime." Li Chengqian said jokingly.

"Then Your Highness, please send me home."

Wei Zheng bowed and said, "I am here to thank Your Highness for his grace!"

"But, Your Highness, is this a lot?"

He asked carefully, fearing that it would be too late to take his turn.

"Speaking of this."

Li Chengqian took Wei Zheng's hand and said, "I have something to discuss with you, Master."

Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng also became serious. The prince called himself "Gu", which meant he had something important to do.

"This Xuan paper was produced by an official named Cai Zixing from the Eastern Palace through experimentation."

Li Chengqian said slowly: "Teacher has also seen the benefits of this Xuan paper. In addition, Cai Zixing and his brother Cai Zixing have also experimented with a new papermaking process using bamboo."

"This is a great achievement. I would like to ask for a reward for them."

Wei Zheng immediately understood what the prince was thinking.

He frowned and asked, "Is it the same as Shou Xinghou?"

Li Chengqian nodded, "It would be great if I could be granted a title of nobility, but as a second choice, I would just grant him a title of lord."

Wei Zheng felt that the rice paper in his hand was a hot potato.

It's a shame to be criticized even if you take someone's place.

"Your Highness, this is different from the past. Improving the papermaking process is a good thing, but Your Highness should understand the pros and cons behind it. Some people may not think this is a great achievement."

Wei Zheng reminded.

"I know, that's why it's inconvenient for me to come forward and discuss it with the teacher."

have to.

You still have to let yourself bear the pressure.

Wei Zheng sighed in his heart, the prince's things are not easy to take.

Li Chengqian knew what he meant. Those aristocratic families relied on their monopoly on education to gain fame and influence.

Once bamboo paper came out, although the efficiency was not greatly improved, the quantity was definitely sufficient.

This can solve so many problems.

"I will try my best."

Wei Zheng asked: "What is the relationship between this surname Cai and Cai Lun?"

"I heard from them that they are descendants. Cai Lun adopted a son, and this is how they passed it down."

Li Chengqian said: "Teacher, don't worry. His Majesty will be happy when he sees the rice paper. It's not a big deal to give him a title of nobility."

"I understand."

……

Tai Chi Palace, Liang Yi Palace.

"Your Majesty, Duke Zheng requests an audience!"

Ok?
Li Shimin was a little confused. He had just left for a short time, so why was he here again?
You're okay so quickly?

"Xuan!"

Soon, Wei Zheng entered the hall, this time with an arrogant and domineering attitude.

"I see your Majesty!"

"Wei Zheng, why are you here again? I won't take care of your spinach."

Li Shimin joked.

Wei Zheng was unmoved. He held the rice paper and the ink in one hand and said, "I just moistened my pen and wrote calligraphy on a whim."

"It's just right that I came to ask Your Majesty for some advice."

As he spoke, he unfolded the rice paper and the calligraphy, and the eunuch stepped forward and handed it to him.

"Haha, I know your calligraphy of Wei Zheng, but compared to mine, it may be..."

"Ok?"

Li Shimin's eyes widened. He sat up suddenly, placed the rice paper in front of him and admired it carefully.

Changsun Wuji and others couldn't help but stretch their heads to look.

At this time, Wei Zheng held his head high like a rooster, and could be said to be unruly, looking down on the ordinary people in the calligraphy world.

I left and here I come again.

Come prepared.

Shocked, Your Majesty!
"Wei Zheng, did you write this?"

Li Shimin was in disbelief, as if he had seen a monster.

How much do you, Wei Zheng, weigh? Don’t I, Li Shimin, know it?

How could calligraphy progress so rapidly?

In the blink of an eye, you are about to fly.

It's put me several levels behind.

Is this still written by you, Wei Zheng?

Fang Xuanling reached out and touched the paper, and said doubtfully, "Your Majesty, there is something wrong with this paper."

(End of this chapter)