After Li Yuanying presented the treasure, he went to play with his friends. Although many friends stayed in Tengzhou to work, a few nieces were enough for him to be lively. He obviously didn't have any burden on himself for being lazy and didn't care about his work for three months, and he took a comfortable bath and had fun.
Changsun Wuji approached His Majesty Li Er worriedly, and mentioned his worries about Li Yuanying. According to his thinking, since Li Yuanying's fief is Tengzhou, the seaport should not belong to him. It is more appropriate for such an important place to be held by the imperial court.
His Majesty Li Er still had great trust in Changsun Wuji, and said patiently: "Before Yuan Ying went to Tengzhou, it was just a small wharf that couldn't be smaller. Now that the harbor has just been built, the tickets he issued are still available." If it is not paid off, the imperial court wants to take it back now, would you be willing to change it for you?"
Changsun Wuji thought to himself, if the imperial court wants to accept it, who cares whether he is willing or not? But he didn't say that, he only reminded His Majesty Li Er vaguely not to raise Li Yuanying's heart.
His Majesty Li Er said: "I let Yuan Ying do whatever he wants, not only because Yuan Ying is my younger brother, but also because Datang needs such a person who has ideas and dares to act. I hope that no matter whether it is a vassal or a governor, he can Boldly put forward your own ideas and boldly implement your own decisions. If we try out good ones, we will promote them; It is so vast, I hope that wherever vehicles, horses and ships can reach, everyone will know the prestige of the Tang Dynasty and admire the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. To achieve this, it is not enough to be conservative, we need more pioneers who can forge ahead Talents! I hope that all talented people in the world can be used by me, each perform their duties, and each show their abilities!"
Changsun Wuji was shocked when he heard the words.
In a trance, he felt that he saw the high-spirited young man back then. At that time, His Majesty Li Er was really a bright and charming young man. Many people obviously thought that he was walking dogs and cockfighting, indulged in hunting, and was especially not doing his job properly, but secretly they were a little envious of his wanton flying.
For so many years, although he is used to seeing life and death, even though he has more suspicions, he still retains the soul that was very different from others in his bones.
For Li Yuanying, he may not have been suspicious, but in the end, he still had the upper hand. If one day Li Yuanying really had a different heart, His Majesty Li Er would definitely deal with him mercilessly. Because His Majesty Li Er was an emperor first, and then his father and elder brother.
His Majesty Li Er can see this point more clearly than anyone else.
But before that, he wanted to be a big brother first.
Changsun Wuji squeezed his hands and said, "I understand."
His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly, and did not talk about this topic any more. Since he had promised Li Yuanying the piece by the sea, he would not take it back according to Changsun Wuji's proposal. He still has face!
In the blink of an eye, the day of the birthday banquet came, and I don't know whether His Majesty Li Er intentionally or unintentionally invited many more people than in previous years. When it comes to the gift presenting session, which attracts the most attention every year, everyone cheers up and praises every gift, trying to say more auspicious words.
Li Yuanying's gift was ranked last in the clan, and the reason was also the most readily available: he was ranked last.
The other brothers didn't arrive, but the presents arrived, nothing new. Everyone present was at the end of their praises, and it was Li Yuanying's turn.
Li Yuanying was dressed in formal attire today, looking even older than a birthday star. A few months ago Li Yuanying was punished with a cane, and everyone regretted that he might not have the chance to see the radiant young prince again, but he didn't want to appear alive and kicking in front of people again today, looking radiant.
His congratulations were also notable.
He asked someone to carry two large boxes of gold and silver into the main hall!
Everyone was speechless when they saw it. I know you kid can make money and have money, but you can't just give gold and silver! Cheesy!
Facing everyone's scorn, Li Yuanying remained calm. He stepped forward to congratulate His Majesty Li Er on his birthday loudly, to the effect that the entire Tang Dynasty belonged to the emperor's brother, no matter what birthday gift he offered, it was generous to the emperor's brother, it was not appropriate, it was not appropriate. So he specially asked people to cross the sea to foreign countries to find a suitable birthday gift, but he didn't expect to find a gold mine and a silver mine after searching, so he hurriedly dug a boat back.
These two boxes of gold and silver are not all of them, they are just samples, and more are waiting to be moved into your warehouse, Brother Huang!
Li Yuanying also said sincerely: "I hope that the emperor's life will last forever, and his life will be equal to the sky. In the future, when the Tang Dynasty ships sail all over the world, the emperor will be able to sit on the world's treasures!"
Rao Changsun Wuji and others already knew that Li Yuanying was going to donate gold and silver to create a momentum of "overseas are full of gold and silver islands", but they were still surprised by Li Yuanying's rhetoric. According to Li Yuanying, the birthday gifts they prepared were all generous to His Majesty Li Er, without any sincerity! If you want to be sincere, you have to be like him, go overseas to find it, go to a place that does not belong to Datang!
This kid is shameless!
For Daxing Shipping, he is too shameless!
Li Yuanying didn't think he was shameless at all, and neither did His Majesty Li Er.
His Majesty Li Er felt that his younger brother knew him best. He had just told Changsun Wuji that he wanted to forge ahead, and Li Yuanying's words really made him very happy. His Majesty Li Er clapped his hands and laughed, and let Li Yuanying sit down on his head. He was obviously very satisfied with Li Yuanying's birthday gift and congratulatory speech.
Li Yuanying ran to the seat nearest to His Majesty Li Er and sat down, happily winking and saying hello to the crown prince Li Chengqian and the emperor's grandson Li Xiang who were on the opposite side.
Li Chengqian had nothing to do with this immature Uncle Yao, so he could only smile at him.
Li Xiang was still young, he was brought up by Li Yuanying to be lively, and he also exchanged with Li Yuanying by winking and winking. He also heard Li Yuanying's words and his heart was surging. He really wanted to go out to sea with Li Yuanying to play and personally collect some overseas treasures for the emperor's grandfather.
When the courtiers began to present gifts, Li Xiang quietly slipped from Li Chengqian's side to Li Yuanying's side, and the two young ones murmured together.
His Majesty Li Er saw their small movements, but today he was in a good mood and didn't care about Li Xiang's little mischief. This emperor's grandson is clever and quick-witted, and he likes it very much. He can indulge in such a small matter.
A birthday banquet ended successfully, and everyone dispersed in twos and threes. The people who were familiar with each other and chatted the most were naturally the "Treasure Island" mentioned by Li Yuanying.
No one is a fool, and naturally it is impossible to rush to send people to sea just because of what Li Yuanying said. Some people decided to ask how much gold and silver Li Yuanying got back first, while others were directly skeptical. Of course, there were still a group of people present who were not short of money, but lacked opportunities. They figured out what they wanted, and felt that His Majesty Li Er agreed with Li Yuanying's idea very much. If they showed their support with actions, His Majesty Li Er might give them a chance. order!
Everyone has their own thoughts, but most of them are ready to invest some money, the difference is only in the amount. After all, if next year everyone comes up with birthday gifts from foreign countries, and only you are still "giving your Majesty's generosity", it will be bad. Those who are officials in the court are not afraid of not showing outstanding performance, but they are afraid of being a step behind and being suspected by the superiors of not doing their best!
Li Yuanying ate some wine at the birthday banquet, his face was slightly flushed, but he was sober when drinking, and actively sent the elderly Wei Zheng back to his residence, and asked Wei Zheng for a while.
Even though Wei Zheng's heart was as hard as iron, and Li Yuanying was always blowing his beard and staring with anger, he lost his temper because of Li Yuanying's hospitality. The old and the young sat down to talk, Wei Shu took the initiative to make tea for them, and secretly listened to what they were talking about.
Wei Zheng disagreed with Li Yuanying's use of His Majesty Li Er's birthday banquet to promote shipping. Datang currently has a small population and cannot withstand the loss at sea. Instead of making great efforts in shipping, it is better to manage the current situation well.
He frowned and analyzed the disadvantages for Li Yuanying.
Li Yuanying has another opinion: "There are only a few things that can grow in the soil. I have been asking people to collect rice seeds from various places for hybridization, to improve the yield and quality of rice grains, and to find ways to fertilize the land. If in the future The grain grown on mu of land is doubled or several times higher than it is now, so does it mean that only some people can farm the land to feed everyone?"
Wei Zheng said, "But you haven't done it yet."
Li Yuanying said: "It can always be done, if not in ten years, just twenty years." He is still young, so he doesn't think twenty years is such a long time. Li Yuanying's eyes gleamed, "At the same time, we can take overseas unclaimed treasures to fill the national treasury, and overseas unowned land to support the people of the Tang Dynasty. With spare power, the imperial court can promote education and strengthen the military. If someone overseas is bullied If it is too difficult to survive, we can bring them back, cultivate the land for them, let them have enough food and clothing, and receive education from the Tang Dynasty. If some of them want to return to their homeland, we can send them back and let them promote the benevolence of the Tang Dynasty Goodness, if someone encounters difficulties, they will take the initiative to ask our Tang Dynasty for help, and Brother Huang will become a real Heavenly Khan!"
Wei Zheng fell silent.
If these words were spoken by others, Wei Zheng would think that the other party was bragging, but Li Yuanying was different.
Li Yuanying has already done these things, whether it is dealing with Tubo or Goryeo Silla, Li Yuanying has done this.
From the very beginning, his eyes were not limited to a corner of Datang.
He was born in the royal family since he was a child, and he was very close to the two emperors. He knew both the temptation of power and the horror of power. Therefore, Li Yuanying did not have too much contact with any courtiers, and never interfered with the affairs of the court. Even if he became his grandson-in-law, Li Yuanying seldom asked him for news from the court, let alone asked him to do something.
As for making friends with Li Jing, it was also a kindred spirit, and it was obvious that they would not mention military affairs—even if they mentioned it, Li Jing is now in the state of being disarmed and returning to the field, and it is of no use.
He didn't have any connections in the court, and he was able to act recklessly only because of His Majesty Li Er's connivance.
If one day, His Majesty Li Er withdraws his leniency towards him, he will be really helpless and alone in the court.
It was also because of this that Li Yuanying was able to avoid suspicion time and time again, and reassured His Majesty Li Er to let him do what he wanted to do.
Did Li Yuanying do this on purpose
Wei Zheng had no problem with this question, and Li Yuanying didn't say anything, the two of them sat opposite each other, drank tea, and sobered up.
It was getting late, Li Yuanying should go back to his residence.
Wei Shu sent him out and tied the cloak for him with her own hands.
Li Yuanying took the opportunity to hold her hand, and kissed her forehead lightly under the cover of night. He was afraid that Wei Shu would react and hit her, so he quickly ran away after touching her, and the servant who was so tired that he pretended not to exist hurried after her.
Wei Shu stood under the eaves and watched Li Yuanying run away, her ears were slightly red, and she didn't look back until Li Yuanying's figure disappeared.
The person she likes is the best and cutest person in the world. She hopes that he will be happy all his life and never have any troubles.
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