The Great Tang Dynasty's Trans-Dimensional Conference: Little Rhinoceros Arrives

After that, everyone tacitly fell silent and began to eat their food.

Lin Fan rubbed Xiao Sizi's head, looked at the three little princesses and Empress Zhangsun who did not drink alcohol, and suddenly thought of something.

She quickly got up and took out the fruit and drinks she had bought for Xiao Sizi earlier.

After unscrewing the cap, Lin Fan waved to Wu She and then handed over the drink in his hand.

"This is a beverage from later generations. Please pour it for His Majesty, the Empress, and the princesses."

"Yes."

Wu She took the drinks and first poured a full glass for Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, then poured one for each of the three little princesses.

"Young master, what is this thing again?"

Although Li Shimin didn't know anything about beverages, since Lin Fan had instructed that they be given to Empress Zhangsun and the three princesses, it must not be alcohol.

"Your Majesty, this is a beverage from later generations, fruit-flavored, suitable for both adults and children. If you find the wine too strong, you can drink this beverage while you drink the wine."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin picked up the cup and took a tentative sip, then his eyes widened instantly.

"Oh ho ho, this tastes good, it's orange flavored, sweet and refreshing, I like it. Guanyinbi, you should try some too."

Li Shimin had barely taken a sip when he immediately began enthusiastically recommending it to Empress Zhangsun beside him.

Seeing this, Empress Zhangsun also picked up her cup and took a small sip. In just an instant, her taste buds were completely conquered.

"Yes, Your Majesty is right. This tastes really good, and I like it very much."

Seeing that both big shots were satisfied, Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief and then shook his head.

"It's a pity there's no refrigerator here; it would taste even better if it were chilled."

"Refrigerator?" Li Shimin had unlocked yet another new word.

"Yes, it's the same tool used in later generations for storing food. It can keep the temperature constant throughout the year," Lin Fan explained with a smile.

"Is that amazing? The temperature remains constant throughout the four seasons?" Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat incredulous.

"I wonder if ice would work?" Empress Zhangsun asked Lin Fan.

Due to health reasons, she generally avoids eating overly cold foods, no matter how hot the weather is in the summer.

"Of course, but you'll have to put in less."

Upon hearing Lin Fan's words, Empress Zhangsun instructed her maid to fetch some ice.

Before long, everyone except Empress Zhangsun had ice added to their cups.

Without saying a word, Li Shimin picked up the cup and took another sip.

"Wow, this is definitely more refreshing to drink. I have to admit, I'm a little envious of your life, young man."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "If Your Majesty likes them, I will bring some more for you next time."

Li Shimin waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, it's really not good to trouble you so much, young man."

"It's nothing, Your Majesty, it's a small matter. You don't need to worry about it too much."

"By the way, young man, besides thanking you for your help to Sizi and for these gifts, I also need to thank you properly for the matter of the fine salt."

As Li Shimin spoke, he clapped his hands, and then several eunuchs outside the hall entered the hall carrying trays covered with red silk.

"This is a small token of my appreciation for you, young man. Please accept it."

Several eunuchs placed the plates on Lin Fan's table and then lifted the red silk covering them.

Lin Fan's eyes widened instantly upon seeing what was on the plate.

On the ground, from left to right, were several pieces of jade of various shapes.

Ever since Chang Le mentioned to Li Shimin that jade would be more valuable in later generations, Li Shimin had carefully selected several pieces from his treasure trove.

Looking at the several precious jade stones, Lin Fan couldn't help but swallow hard, then immediately came back to his senses and said.

"Your Majesty, didn't I tell Chang Le before that we didn't need to send any more gifts? These things are too valuable."

"No, this is nothing special," Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

"Young brother, you may not know this, but in recent years, due to the critical situation on the borders of our Great Tang, I had no choice but to send large armies to fight in the south and north. This not only exhausted the soldiers, but also caused suffering to the people under my rule."

"At that time, not only the army lacked salt, but many people also had no salt to use. Although I was the ruler of the country, I was helpless."

"This time, my young brother helped my Tang Dynasty refine fine salt, which not only solved the military crisis, but also allowed the people of my Tang Dynasty to eat fine salt from now on."

"Not only that, I've also had someone calculate that the salt tax alone has yielded a considerable profit. But you can rest assured, young man, I've ordered people to strictly control the price of fine salt."

"We will absolutely not allow this grand plan, which will benefit the people of the Tang Dynasty, to encounter any problems!"

Li Shimin's attitude was very mild, after all, this matter not only brought more revenue to the court, but also stabilized the country.

Lin Fan smiled and shook his head. He didn't actually think it was that difficult. After all, in later generations, if you wanted to know something, you could just search it online.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to thank me. If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet Si Zi, I wouldn't have had this opportunity today."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but burst into laughter. He was very satisfied with Lin Fan's humble attitude.

"Come on, let's have another drink!"

Although it was called a cup, the two of them only took a sip each.

The two then chatted about everything under the sun, becoming increasingly happy.

When they were really enjoying themselves, Li Shimin strode over and sat down next to Lin Fan, putting an arm around Lin Fan's shoulder.

"Brother, I have to say a few more words to you. Why couldn't you have come to the Tang Dynasty sooner, hmm...?"

"We brothers have hit it off immediately today, so how about I bestow upon you a high-ranking official position...?"

"Brother, although I am... the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty... you have no idea the bitterness in my heart...!"

"Young man, tell me... what kind of girl do you like? Women of the Tang Dynasty... are not only of excellent character, but also well-educated and reasonable..."

"You're so old, why don't you get married and have children sooner? When I was your age, I was already an adult..."

Li Shimin was already quite drunk, rambling on and on, leaving Lin Fan with a wry smile, unable to get a word in edgewise.

Seeing this, Empress Zhangsun had no choice but to quickly walk to Li Shimin's side.

"Your Majesty, you've had too much to drink. You shouldn't drink anymore. How about I have someone help you back to rest?"

"I'm not drunk! I'm just so happy today!"

Li Shimin turned around and looked at Lin Fan with a smile.

"Hiccup, young brother, we seem to have hit it off immediately. Today... how about we become sworn brothers... hiccup?"

"Brother... come, let's have another drink...!"

Lin Fan almost got goosebumps when he saw Li Shimin starting to talk more and more outrageous.

"Your Majesty, thank you for thinking so highly of me, but let's forget about becoming sworn brothers. I don't want to become a monk," Lin Fan thought to himself.