As soon as this imperial edict came out, the entire Tang Dynasty was in an uproar.
There were voices of opposition throughout the court.
At this moment, in Zhao Chen's manor, Zhao Chen was sitting at the hot pot table, while Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling were sitting at the hot pot table with sad faces.
Zhao Chen took the chopsticks to pick up the vegetables. Looking at the boiling hot pot, exuding the hot spicy taste and aroma, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Well, it's almost ready. You can eat it later."
He turned around and saw Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin looking at him. He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: "What's wrong, Lao Fang Lao Cheng, why are you crying and crying?"
"Hey, Mr. Zhao, are you listening to what I just said?"
Fang Xuanling sighed.
"Listen, isn't it because His Majesty wants to build Feishan Palace, and everyone in the court is opposed to it?"
Zhao Chen didn¡¯t take it seriously.
Fang Xuanling said: "Yes, this time it is really rare that everyone in the court unanimously opposed it. In the ninth year of Zhenguan and the tenth year of Zhenguan, the people's life was not easy in these two years. There were floods and plagues. If it weren't for Mr. Zhao, you came out and brought changes to the Tang Dynasty. It is estimated that there are an unknown number of people in the Tang Dynasty who have starved to death and frozen to death. Until now, according to you, Mr. Zhao, we people in the Tang Dynasty are just mixed. We have enough food and clothing, and have not even entered the stage of moderate prosperity, yet His Majesty wants to build Feishan Palace again."
Fang Xuanling frowned. When the emperor built a palace, it was not a large-scale construction project. This was an extremely heavy burden on the people, and it was a disaster for many people.
The Tang Dynasty has just become a little better, and your majesty is going through such troubles, how can it withstand it?
Zhao Chen didn¡¯t take it seriously: ¡°Oh, Lao Fang, you worry too much. Come on, come on, eat meat, eat meat. The pigs in our manor are looking good. Let¡¯s kill one and eat it. This is fresh pork.¡±
Zhao Chen's pork here is not the traditional black pig native to the Tang Dynasty, but the Dutch-type white pig obtained from the system at the beginning. In the past two years, he has promoted pig farming in Zhao Manor. Now that the pigs are being slaughtered, it is It's enough.
These pigs are all castrated since they were young, so naturally there is no peculiar smell.
When Fang Xuanling saw Zhao Chen clamping meat, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he could only continue: "Mr. Zhao, you don't know that when His Majesty announced this imperial edict, countless people below opposed it. Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Ma Zhou and others all stood up, and even the eldest prince Li Chengqian knelt down to object. Officials from other ministries above the main hall also objected. But, you don¡¯t know, His Majesty became furious and directly implemented the imperial edict. , and besides, if anyone dares to persuade, he will be thrown into jail. I think His Majesty has changed a bit."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Zhao Chen holding meat, dipped in chili sauce, and sweating profusely.
"It's great! Hot pot is better."
Cheng Yaojin, who was next to him, also widened his eyes: "Mr. Zhao, why are you so busy eating? You should tell me something, don't you say that we don't know what to do."
"What do you want me to say?"
"Well, what is your Majesty thinking? Why would you choose to build Feishan Palace at this time?"
Zhao Chen rolled his eyes: "How do I know?"
"Mr. Zhao, if you don't know, no one will know. Mr. Zhao, just reveal it. Otherwise, Datang may be really in danger."
Zhao Chen smiled, but he remembered that Feishan Palace should not be announced until January next year, and Li Er¡¯s announcement now would not be much different.
Before Li Shimin built Feishan Palace, there was indeed some change, because at this time in history, Empress Changsun had already died, and history clearly records that after the death of Empress Changsun, Li Shimin became somewhat arbitrary in some matters.
But this time is different. With Zhao Chen here, Empress Changsun is still alive and well. Naturally, Li Shimin cannot build Feishan Palace just because his head is hot.
Now Li Shimin is not so obsessed with the pleasure of these palaces.
Seeing Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin looking at him eagerly, Zhao Chen just smiled: "Okay, what are you thinking about? Don't worry. Your Majesty, you are still the same Majesty. He has not changed. As for the reason, Well, His Majesty didn¡¯t say anything, so I can¡¯t say it.¡±
Cheng Yaojin¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°Mr. Zhao, did you guess it?¡±
"Nonsense, this is actually quite easy to guess. Your Majesty, the drunkard is not interested in drinking. All in all, don't stop this matter. Your Majesty's plans are sometimes very long-term."
Zhao Chen said very calmly.
Cheng Yaojin scratched his head and scratched his head: "Oh, Mr. Zhao, you know I have this temper. If you don't tell me, I will be really uncomfortable. I can't even sleep well.""Hey, can't sleep well? Go to Datang Central Hospital. Now Datang Central Hospital has opened. Students and teachers from Taiyuan Hospital will sit in class and check you in person to make sure you are not sick."
Cheng Yaojin¡¯s mouth twitched: ¡°¡¡±
Fang Xuanling said: "Mr. Zhao, no matter what your majesty thinks, Feishan Palace cannot be built. It will consume too much of the national treasury. Can Mr. Zhao come out and persuade your majesty? I know who your majesty is. If you don¡¯t listen, he will definitely listen to you.¡±
Zhao Chen blinked: "Why should I advise His Majesty? I don't think it matters about building Feishan Palace."
Seeing that Zhao Chen still refused to speak, Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin were also speechless.
Mr. Zhao¡¯s mouth is really too strict.
It was at this time that a servant announced again outside.
"Sir, the Crown Prince is here."
"Oh? The prince is here too? What's wrong with you today? Why are you running to me?"
Zhao Chen was a little surprised.
Soon, Li Chengqian came in and saw Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin Zai. He was stunned for a moment, and then quickly saluted.
"Chengqian came to see Mr. Zhao, to see Duke Lu, and to see the Prime Minister."
"Don't be so polite, come on, come on, sit down, you're just in time, my hot pot has just begun."
Zhao Chen asked his servants to prepare an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks. Li Chengqian smiled and sat down next to the hot pot. He looked at this new hot pot with some curiosity. He had never eaten this way before.
¡°Here, this meat is delicious, scald it and dip it in chili sauce, it will taste amazing.¡±
Li Chengqian took a bite and was filled with admiration. After finishing the meal, he glanced at Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin, and then hesitated: "Mr. Zhao, actually I came today because I have something to ask you."
"Isn't it a matter of Feishan Palace?"
Li Chengqian was stunned: "Mr. Zhao, do you also know?"
Zhao Chen pointed at Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin: "These two have already asked."
Li Chengqian quickly asked: "Then what does Mr. Zhao think of this matter?"
"What do you think? I usually like to lie down and read Chang'an Daily."
Li Chengqian was stunned.
Zhao Chen said with a smile: "Okay, no more joking, His Majesty the Crown Prince, Lao Fang Lao Cheng, you don't really think His Majesty is so brainless, do you?" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com