Looking at some new species placed in the room and in the bag, and then looking at the thick banknotes held by Hua Meng, Li Hong sighed: "You are really generous, for the new species of the Tang Dynasty. , you are really willing to spend money.”
Holding Princess Dalai's delicate chin and seeing the unwillingness and frustration written on Ruyu's cheeks, Li Hong felt indescribably happy.
"For this little money, you have even forgotten the basic principles of life. Do you know what your behavior is? This is treason, do you understand traitors? How dare you sell things to them regardless of the bottom line? Do you know that these new species, even if they are just a blade of grass, were brought back from overseas by me from the Tang Dynasty, who risked their lives and sacrificed many lives! Why are you so unsatisfactory? Money!" Li Hong said as he saw Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi being dragged into the room by Hua Meng.
Princess Dalai shook off the hand that was pinched by Li Hong on her chin, and said angrily: "Why can't you sell it to us? Is it easy for us? After all the hard work, we came to Datang, didn't we just hope that you can help us, why did you Keep suppressing us!”
"I just don't like you, and I just don't want to give you what we have worked so hard to get. What's wrong?" Li Hong stared at the red eyes of Princess Dalai and said decisively.
Princess Dalai has never felt so aggrieved. She is about to get something, but she doesn't want to be taken back by someone. This feeling of gain and loss makes her feel very powerless, and her heart is filled with regret for her efforts. It turned into nothing, filled with unspeakable grievances and sadness.
She didn't understand why Li Hong wanted to suppress the Japanese country so much. He even blocked the coastline of the Japanese country and levied fishermen taxes in the past two years.
He also wanted to interfere with the political affairs of Japan. When his father was unwilling to agree, he had begun to secretly cultivate forces hostile to his father, preparing for his future support of a puppet regime to replace his father.
"You just want our Japanese country to fall into disintegration, never be truly strong, and never be able to feed and clothe the people! Why on earth are you doing this!" Princess Dalai's red eyes were full of unyielding, and she spoke At the same time, tears also flowed down instantly.
"Then tell me, why should I help you selflessly? Help your Japanese country become rich and powerful, and then one day let you pick up the weapons in your hands, sit on the warships built with our technology, and then let your soldiers , Burning, killing and looting the people along our coast? I am not a saint, and Datang is not a charity. We do not give charity casually, nor do we help others with evil intentions. Is that wrong?" Li Hong's eyes widened. He swept past the few Japanese people who were suppressing their anger behind Princess Dalai.
Facing the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, their hearts were full of grievances that they dared not express in anger. No one knew better than them how powerful this prince was and how cruel his heart was. No, how cruel he was to the Japanese people. .
In the Japanese country far across the ocean, their king can only obey the orders of the Tang Crown Prince. If there is any dissatisfaction, it will immediately attract opposition from other people in the Japanese country, and even risk being replaced by other forces.
"On behalf of my father, I ask you to help our Japanese country become rich. We are willing to be the subjects of the Tang Dynasty forever. We are willing to be granted the title of ministers by the great Emperor of the Tang Dynasty like Baekje and Silla!" The princess knelt down slowly, her weak and helpless shoulders trembling from time to time. At this moment, her heart was filled with despair. She no longer dared to look forward to the bright future of her country as before.
The people from Zongzheng Temple rushed in quickly. After entering the room and saluting, facing the irrefutable evidence of Li Hong's identification, they had no other reason to refuse. They could only follow His Highness the Crown Prince's order and temporarily put Wu Sansi and Wu Cheng away. Si was escorted back to Zongzheng Temple.
As for Princess Dalai, the woman who was being comforted by His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Crown Prince did not give them any orders for the time being, so it was inconvenient for them to stay too long, so the two people who begged the Crown Prince for mercy in low voices quickly quickly left here.
Three provinces, six ministries, nine temples and five prisons. If the only place where Li Hong has not been controlled by the hands of power in recent years is Zongzheng Temple.
Zongzheng Temple is in charge of the genealogy of the royal family, clan, and relatives, so this government office has always been controlled by the emperor himself, including the judgment and punishment of royal family members, which basically followed the orders of Zongzheng Temple and the emperor.
The reason why Li Hong has always placed Zongzheng Temple outside his scope of power is not because he is incapable of doing it, or because Zongzheng Temple has always resisted him as the prince.
It's because Zongzheng Temple is responsible for dealing with royal matters. It relies on and is responsible for the leader of the royal family, and this leader cannot be controlled by anyone except the emperor in terms of clan etiquette.
Princess Dalai reluctantly followed Li Hong as she walked on the streets of Chang'an City. The Japanese men beside her were also sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment by Li Hong. This made Princess Dalai, who was already very unhappy, even more I was unhappy and kept pouting all the way to express my dissatisfaction.
"You are so rich, why can't you help us!" Princess Dalai said this all the time in her desperate words: "His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will build a palace when he participates in the Spring Plowing Ceremony. You are so rich, why? can’t help us.”
"This is the place to eat." Li Hong pulled Princess Dalai, who had been chattering all the way, into a restaurant without saying a word.
My ears felt numb all the way, but Princess Dalai never felt tired. Even when she was sitting at the dinner table, the delicious food could not stop her little mouth from continuing to chatter in Li Hong's ears.
"Xue Shao has met the emperor brother." In the hall, Hua Meng, Cheetah and Li Hong were dining together. When they heard the voice in their ears, they immediately looked over with vigilance.
Li Hong turned around and saw the tall and thin Xue Shao, who was standing about seven or eight steps away from him and saluting.
After beckoning him to come and sit down, Hua Meng and Cheetah wiped their mouths to indicate that they had finished eating, and then stood silently in an inconspicuous place.
"Why are you here?" Li Hong looked behind Xue Shao and asked strangely, not finding any of his other classmates and friends.
Xue Shao is two years older than Li Lingyue. He is only sixteen years old this year. He looks like a handsome man with a graceful face and a handsome face.
But the bones in his body looked too thin. When he stood there, he looked like a set of clothes hanging on a clothes pole.
"I... I saw you coming in on the street and followed you in." Xue Shao was a little embarrassed and said shyly.
"Are you busy?" Li Hong went to Princess Chengyang's mansion and met Xue Shao several times, but every time he talked about business with Chengyang, Xue Shao would politely find an excuse to leave, so until now So far, he still had a superficial impression of Xue Shao.
As for Xue Shao in history, he naturally knew that Li Lingyue's first husband was Xue Shao, and his married life with Li Lingyue was also very happy. The couple also respected each other as guests and were extremely loving.
It was only after Xue Shao died and Li Lingyue remarried that his temper and character began to change dramatically.
This situation not only happened to Li Lingyue, but also happened to many princesses in the royal family. After remarrying, their behavior became more and more paranoid, and their life style became less and less dignified, which was a big deal. The meaning of breaking.
But no matter what, looking at Xue Shao hesitating and hesitating to speak, it was obvious that he had something to ask him. Otherwise, with his reserved and shy character, he would have avoided him instead of approaching him to say hello. .
"I...I...." Xue Shao looked at Princess Dalai's curious eyes wandering around his body, and he seemed a little nervous. After waiting for a long time, just when Li Hong was about to become impatient, he suddenly became anxious and fast. He said: "I want to join the army and go to the Anxi Corps to train."
With a pop, Li Hong spit out all the tea in an unsightly manner. He took the silk handkerchief handed over by Princess Dalai, wiped the corners of his mouth, looked at Xue Shao in disbelief and asked, "You? Do you want to join the army?"
Faced with Li Hong's somewhat exaggerated tone, Xue Shao looked even more embarrassed, and even his demeanor became a little nervous. Looking at Li Hong, he finally nodded and said: "Yes, I want to join the army and imitate my brother, King Ying." , exercise your will, character and strong physique in the military.”
"This..." Li Hong thought about how true Xue Shao's words were. After all, Princess Chengyang loved Xue Shao as much as her heart. If she was put into the army, Princess Chengyang would not be able to Then he ran to Anxi and became Xue Shao's mother-in-law in the barracks.
"Are you sure? Does your mother know? Does she agree?" Li Hong asked uncertainly.
"Mother doesn't agree, but...but I want to go." Xue Shao raised his head and said with a slightly firm expression.
"Your mother doesn't agree, so you want to go on your own? Are you... sure? I heard that you have always liked romance, but you have no interest at all in the military, dancing with guns, and dancing with sticks. Why do you suddenly want to go to the military?" How about I just ban you as a military official? Then you have a rank and don't have to go to the barracks. "Li Hong doesn't want to cause trouble for himself.
After all, if he was put into the army, he would have to face Princess Chengyang's inquiries every day. As a result, he would not have to go to the East Palace eight times a day!
Xue Shao was indeed a little tempted when faced with Li Hong's tempting proposal. It was the best thing to be able to get the military official rank corresponding to his title without actually joining the army.
But... Xue Shao had to worry, would Princess Taiping agree? After all, this was her suggestion!
(End of chapter)