Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

After seeing off Concubine Yan De, everyone thought that Li Shimin was not in the mood to play anymore after this incident. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin said: "Inform the Shangshi Bureau to have dinner at Wangyunting."

"Yes, everyone. I will make arrangements now." Wang De, who was beside Li Shimin, immediately replied

Then Wang De took several eunuchs and left. Wang De wanted to arrange it himself. Because Li Shimin also wants to eat here. Wang De needs to taste the dishes in person. Ancient emperors have rarely been poisoned to death since ancient times. Just someone trying the dishes.

An emperor's security measures in the palace are beyond the imagination of modern people. Just talking about visiting the lake today, Li Shen saw at least a few hundred people a few hundred meters away, guarding the surrounding area. Further inside, there were 50 people within a hundred steps of Li Shimin looking in all directions. These men kept their hands on the hilts of their knives.

And Li Shimin was followed by six or seven soldiers in armor. Li An, the leader of the guards, always kept a step ahead of Li Shimin. Observe the movements of everyone around Li Shimin. This is still out and about in the palace. Otherwise, why would the emperor's travels be considered as a waste of money and people, and the ministers would not agree with it.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he called everyone to Wangyunting. Wangyunting was not a small pavilion like a pavilion. Li Shen felt it was a bit like a long corridor. At the end is an oversized pavilion. The palace ladies have already arranged the seats. Or the small table board collapsed. There are places on both sides of the corridor, one for each person. In order of rank, the seats in the corridor near the pavilion belong to the princes and princesses, and further away are the concubines arranged according to rank. There are only five seats in the pavilion. Sitting at the long table were Li Shimin and Queen Changsun. On the left side, also sitting at a long table, were Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Crown Princess Su. On the right is the seat of the fourth concubine, but now that Concubine Yan De is not here, there are only three people at a small table.

Li Shen found a seat next to his sister Li Mengjiang and knelt on the couch. This made the princesses nearby very surprised. Li Shen is the prince and should sit at the front of the prince's row. In ancient times, even if you were not favored, a prince was still a prince. Royal blood represents the continuation of the royal family. The foundation for the royal family to last forever.

After a while, a group of palace maids came over with a food box in their hands. I use food boxes because I am afraid that the food will get cold. There are also eunuchs holding tea or wine. Because there are more female relatives. So we have to serve tea. Young princes like Li Shen also drink tea. Tea in the Tang Dynasty was boiled, and various things were put in it according to personal taste, such as onions, ginger, garlic, and salt. Li Shen felt that it was actually soup.

After the food and wine were served, everyone was waiting there. Wait for Li Shimin to use it first. This is the rule.

"Okay. I'm hungry after playing around all morning. Let's all eat." As he said that, Li Shimin picked up a dish with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. Then everyone started to move. In fact, Li Shen wasn't hungry, and he didn't move much. Also had some snacks. It's just not polite to not eat. Fortunately, I slowly picked up a piece of fish, put it in my mouth, and ate it slowly. The food in the palace in the Tang Dynasty was absolutely delicious and delicious. But it's not so good for a modern person like Li Shen. The cooking in the Tang Dynasty was mostly based on steaming, roasting, and frying, and seasonings were scarce. Spices in this era are as hard currency as currency.

"Yeah!" Li Shimin coughed lightly, and everyone put down their chopsticks and sat upright. I knew Li Shimin was going to speak.

"I am in a good mood today when I visit the lake. I am even more happy that Concubine Yan has come back to life. The one who deserves the greatest credit is King Shen Li Shen. Thanks to Li Shen for teaching me novel rescue methods. Otherwise Concubine Yan is in danger. Li Shen, you...?" Li Shimin said this and looked towards the prince area. What I wanted to say. But he found that Li Shen was not seen in the prince's seat. He couldn't help but look up at Wang De. meaning is. Where is Li Shen? Wang De understood instantly. But Wang De was also puzzled. You shouldn't miss this occasion. Just wanted to look for it. Suddenly a voice came to mind in the distance.

"Aye, here it is, here it is." Li Shen didn't expect that Li Shimin would have anything to say to him. Because Concubine Yan De was sent back to the palace just now. Li Shimin didn't mention it again, let alone any words of praise.

Li Shen thought Li Shimin didn't want to mention this matter. Not favored anyway. Unexpectedly, he mentioned this matter at the banquet. It also made Li Shimin a little embarrassed. This made Li Shen embarrassed. Because of his small stature, he had no choice but to stand up and shout.

Li Shimin heard the news and went over, only to see that Li Shen's seat was the princess's seat. And it's still at the back, and beyond that is the seat of the concubines. At this time, Li Shen was standing there waving his hand to indicate that he was here. The tone was still anxious. It is very endearing for a child to behave like this.

"Hahahaha" Li Shimin suddenly laughed. For some reason Li Shimin wanted to laugh when he saw this scene. It made everyone around him look at him. Especially Wang De, he hadn't seen Li Shimin really smile for a long time. Queen Changsun was also surprised and didn't know why Li Shimin was laughing.

"Li Shen, what are you doing there? Come up and talk." After laughing, Li Shimin said to Li Shen.

"Yes, Aye." Li Shen quickly stepped forward.

"Li Shen, today you taught me how to rescue Concubine Yan and made a great contribution. You should be rewarded. Tell me what reward you want." Li Shimin asked

"Go back to Aye. It's Aye's credit for rescuing Concubine Yan De. I don't dare to be greedy for credit. It's all thanks to Aye's dragon energy and the blessings of my ancestors in Li Tang. Concubine Yan De is Aye's My concubine has long been tainted with dragon energy. Only in this way can misfortunes be turned into good fortune, and adversity can be turned into good fortune. This world is the world that God gave to me, Li Tang. Aye is my true destiny of the Tang Dynasty, and he is full of dragon energy. He can drive away the world. All kinds of diseases and evils can kill all kinds of demons in the world. I, the Li family, will definitely wield the sword to conquer the world, drive away the barbarians, and level the four directions, with the iron cavalry galloping freely and horizontally. For thousands of generations, we will unify the world."

Li Shen flattered him seriously. I just didn't say it out loud, "When the sun rises in the east, I am the only one who is undefeated. The leader of the East, with his martial virtues, has unified the world for thousands of years." Suddenly it felt silent all around. When he raised his head, he saw everyone looking at him. "Did I flatter him too hard?" Li Shen thought to himself.

In fact, everyone also had their own ideas. For example, the concubines were thinking about why King Shen would say such things that made Li Shimin happy. They felt that Li Shen was too young. It should have been taught by Concubine Wei just now.

The princes and princesses all looked at Li Shen with special eyes. Li Shen is usually taciturn. Don't play with them either. It's a bit jealous to say such words that are obviously flattering to Li Shimin today.

But Li Shimin was a little excited by what Li Shen said. Li Shimin did not expect that Li Shen would be able to say these words at such a young age. Elevating the simple task of saving people to the orthodox level of Li Tang's identity. Folks have always felt that Li was unorthodox. Especially aristocratic families. It is believed that Li Tang relied on them to overthrow Emperor Sui Yang. Moreover, Li Yuan's branch is still a side branch of the Li family. Even the marriage alliances between aristocratic families and famous families will not be associated with your royal family. Look down on you. What Li Shen said touched Li Shimin's heart. Even if it's flattery. Li Shimin also liked it very much.

"Okay, okay, that's well said. This world should belong to my Li family. To control the world with a long sword, to drive away the barbarians, to level the four directions, and to gallop around with an iron cavalry, this is what I should be like as a son of the royal family." With such momentum, someone comes and serves wine to King Shen." Li Shimin ordered happily. Li Shimin is the immediate emperor.

Everyone heard Li Shimin calling him King Li Shenshen. Just know that Li Shimin is very happy. Can enter Li Shimin's eyes. This is the expectation of everyone present. It can also be said to be an extravagant hope.

Wang De brought Li Shen a glass of wine. Li Shen took it and found it was a bit turbid. Li Shimin raised his glass and said to Li Shen;

"Come, Li Shen, have a drink with Aye."

In an instant, everyone present's opinion of Li Shen rose to another level. Being able to drink alone with Li Shimin. What an honor. What a grace.

"Thank you, Aye!" Li Shen raised his glass to Li Shimin and drank it in one gulp. The wines at this time were all low-alcohol wines. It's just a little stronger than beer. Still a little sweet.

Li Shimin finished his glass of wine. continued:

"Anyway, you have meritorious service. I will reward you with 5 gold and 5 bolts of silk. Please wear the king's uniform three times. Wang De will send you to the Daji Hall later in the day." Li Shimin said.

"Yes, everyone. I will send it to you personally later." Wang De replied in a low voice.

"Thank you, Aye for the reward."

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your reward."

Concubine Wei quickly stood up and bowed to Li Shen to thank him. Everyone around you is envious. After this incident, Li Shen came into Li Shimin's sight.

Note: (Everyone is what people around Li Shimin call him. Ministers are not qualified to call him that. This is a familiar name. Empress Changsun calls Li Shimin Erlang in private.)