The Legacy of the First Auxiliary House of the Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin finished flipping through all the scrolls and copybooks sent by his daughter Gao Yang, and was stunned for a while, then lowered his head and couldn't help stroking the paper with his fingers.

long time...

He suddenly raised his eyes to look at Princess Gao Yang, and said, "Why are you thinking of copying Buddhist scriptures?"

Gao Yang glanced slightly at the bound paper book that Li Shimin was caressing, which was different from other folded books or paper books rolled into scrolls.

The book mode bound with white thread was popular after Master Xuanzang came back, and almost all Buddhist classics are bound like this now.

"...Aye, today is the death day of Si Zi." Princess Gao Yang said in a calm and calm tone.

Li Shimin sighed after hearing this, but looked at his seventeenth girl with a very relieved expression.As expected of his most beloved daughter, she actually still remembers the anniversary of Sizi's death.

"Your book "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows Sutra" is very well written." Li Shimin didn't know whether to praise Gao Yang's handwriting, or whether Gao Yang chose the right scriptures.

The Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Vows was originally intended for the funeral and blessing of deceased relatives and friends. Li Shimin rubbed the cover of the scripture book for the last time, and smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, as if recalling or sighing.

He said slowly: "I taught Sizi's Feibaishu by myself... She lost her mother at a young age, and I raised her personally. Sizi, she is also very sensible and lovable."

Speaking of this, there seemed to be water in Li Shimin's eyes. He seemed to think of something interesting, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "Not to mention the harem, even the ministers of the previous dynasty did not dislike her."

Yes, if you are angry, it will be fine once you allow her to intercede!None of them, who are sons and daughters, can compare to the emperor's love she received...

——Princess Gao Yang half-closed her eyelids, staring at the ground with her expression so hard to see.

The atmosphere in the room fell into the slightly sad memories of the emperor, Gao Yang also tried his best to show a sad mood, and even the old eunuch who was waiting behind the emperor began to sob softly at this time.

Li Shimin was stunned, and suddenly spit: "You are so old, why are you crying!"

"The old slave is crying that Princess Jinyang is not here now... Everyone in the palace is grateful for the kindness of the princess. Presumably many people will secretly pay homage to the princess today or think of the princess in their hearts. I also hope that your majesty will not be too sad and hurt your body. Take care of the dragon body for the subjects of the world."

Li Shimin shook his head, flattering the sycophant, but after what he said, Li Shimin's sad thoughts faded a lot.

"I don't know how many of Sizi's direct brothers and sisters still remember her as a younger sister?" Li Shimin said suddenly.

"I heard that His Royal Highness came to the palace early in the morning to offer a stick of incense, but he deliberately didn't let the old servant disturb the saint." The old eunuch said.

Li Shimin nodded, "It's hard for him to remember."

When Princess Gao Yang heard this, she rolled her eyes and spoke for King Wei: "The fourth brother also said today that he would let the Literature Museum of Prince Wei's Mansion publish more scriptures that encourage people to be good, and distribute them to the people of Chang'an City for free."

She was quite annoyed, and didn't know whether Li Tai was thinking about doing something to pay homage to the younger sister, so for the benefit of the two, Gao Yang subconsciously described it for him first.

She can't let her ally King Wei lag behind someone, let alone the prince who wants to be in front of others.

"Oh? Qingque also values ​​family affection." Hearing Gao Yang's words, Li Shimin couldn't help saying with gratitude, feeling quite comforted in his heart.

As for Jin Wang Li Zhi's feelings for Sizi, Li Shimin had never doubted it. When he got up this morning, Li Zhi looked sleepy.

Li Shimin also enlightened him alone.

Gao Yang's words at this time let him at least know that Sizi's brothers still miss her, and even Gao Yang, a half-sister, never forgets Sizi every year.

Li Shimin didn't think that Gao Yang would have the courage to deceive the king and lie to him...

Princess Gao Yang stared at the old eunuch who was speaking for the prince to recognize him, and then talked with the emperor for a long time.

Li Shimin was tired, and finally said: "Your Feibaishu is quite popular. Except for Sizi, your handwriting is the most similar to mine. Sizi's Feibaishu can almost confuse the real one. If it weren't for her young age, she could pass it off My handwriting—others will not be able to read it from time to time."

He praised Gao Yang's calligraphy palace, but he didn't forget to step on her and praised Princess Jinyang.

Princess Gao Yang gritted her teeth and smiled, who made her choose to go this way.

No matter how hard she practiced in private, I am afraid that in the eyes of her father, she will never be able to compare with a dead person in this life!

Gao Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, why should she bother with a dead person.

People die, one dies a hundred.

Princess Gaoyang restrained her expression, but at this moment Li Shimin was worried about her affairs.

"You live a good life with the son-in-law in the future. After you give birth to a few sons, the son-in-law will change his mind. I heard that she has never accepted two colors." Li Shimin said.

"...the concubine has a concubine."

"Hmph, you didn't give it to me. Don't think you, Aye, don't know about your 'ghost', that concubine is still innocent." Li Shimin's eyes were piercing.

Even if he didn't know the truth of the matter at that time, there was no need to send Chen Muzhi to investigate. The emperor raised his eyebrows with the eunuchs around him a little, and Li Shimin soon understood Princess Gaoyang's scheming.

Under the gaze of the emperor, Princess Gaoyang lowered her head, as for what was going on in her heart, no one knew except her.

Li Shimin sighed faintly, sons and daughters are debts——

He suddenly regretted that he had given the marriage forcibly back then.

But he did it for the benefit of the court, and also for the happiness of his daughters. He bestowed honorable children with titles and estates. Not to mention that the princesses have no worries about food and clothing, and the children and grandchildren born in the future will also inherit the titles. They all have the blood of the Li family royal family.

Li Shimin shook his head, I'm afraid Gao Yang can't understand his thoughts, she has always been stubborn and casual, sometimes he thinks she has something in common with Sizi, sometimes he feels that they are not similar at all.

——Except for this Feibai book...

Prince Zhan Shi Yu Zhining went out to buy chicken, duck, goose feathers and down, and there was a problem, and the problem became more and more serious.

It was so serious that he had to ask the prince for help.

Yu Zhining was very frustrated. To him, it was his incompetence, but the situation did not allow him time to deal with it——

"The chickens, ducks, goose downs on the market are all purchased in advance maliciously, or stockpiled, and the price is extremely expensive." Yu Zhining frowned.

When Fang Yiai came back last time, Yu Zhining mentioned this issue, but he and the prince said it alone in the study, Fang Yiai was still struggling with the issue of "sleeping" with the prince, and didn't pay attention to it .

This time the prince specially called Fang Yiai to come over. Fang Yiai wanted to go to Li Jing's house today and pester him to teach him about joining the army, but the prince cut him off.

Du He also came to the East Palace today, but he was brought together to discuss this matter with the prince and Prince Zhan Shi.

Du He was furious, "This matter...someone must have trouble with the East Palace, needless to say, it must be Wei Wang's side."

Both the prince and Fang Yiai didn't bother to respond, which was a matter of course. Of course, it could not be ruled out that other people were playing tricks. The prince who was staring at the prince's position was not just King Wei.

Li You, the king of Qi, who is overconfident, is said to be not very honest in the fiefdom. In the name of hunting, he has attracted many rangers, dead soldiers, and retainers.

Although Yu Zhining also thought this way in his heart, he slandered the sage for being too fond of King Wei, but he didn't get any evidence at this time, so he didn't show off his words.

Just worrying about the present—

"Your Highness, what do you think we should do?"

Li Chengqian frowned, and asked, "Can you send someone to the counties around Chang'an?"

"...It's the unfavorable news from over there, the old minister can't help it." Yu Zhining sighed, wishing to scold those unscrupulous people. "The down jacket proposed by Xinxin is a great thing that benefits the country and the people, but someone dares to do this evil - if the saint knows..."

—Of course he will be furious and will conduct a thorough investigation.

The crown prince knew the emperor's reaction, and Li Shimin couldn't bear the sand in his eyes. Now the matter of the Eastern Expedition is the most important thing in his heart, and everyone else has to stand aside. Even Li Jing was dragged into the palace with illness to discuss the war. It can be seen that next year's spring and The first battle of Goguryeo is absolutely inevitable.

It is precisely because Li Chengqian understands why Yu Zhining didn't make a memorial to the saint to explain this matter until now. The prince supervised the down jacket job, but the satisfaction belonged to the East Palace. Yu Zhining took over the matter next, and it was the prince's credit, and the prince's prestige would be affected if he didn't.

The emperor and courtiers were afraid that they might question the prince's ability to govern. Yu Zhining was worried. Although he was loyal to state affairs, he was also loyal to the prince, and he sincerely defended the prince's status and authority.

This is also what Li Chengqian knows, and it is also the reason why he has always been able to tolerate this person.

At this time, Du He's thoughts were gone. When Fang Yi'ai was not in the East Palace, he would sometimes make some bad moves, although he avoided the then prince Zhan Shi Zhang Xuansu and Yu Zhining and others , but the prince does sometimes get inspired by him.

Du He always thought that he was quite astute, but after listening to it for a long time, he didn't quite understand what the "down jacket" was, so he still brought some samples made by the eunuchs and maids of the East Palace. understand.

"I want one piece of this thing in winter. No, give me a dozen pieces!" Du He thought it was a good thing, and he held his hand for a long time, and it was warm. Went out to play on the frozen lake.

If there are down shoes, down socks... In short, they are excellent things.

Fang Yiai patted him, telling Du He not to interrupt.

"Fang Er, I don't believe that Xin Xin invented this thing, it can only be something you came up with in your wildest imagination..." It didn't feel like Xin Xin's idea, Du He rolled his eyes, stared at Fang Yi Ai and asked.

Yu Zhining was surprised, looked over——

"Don't talk nonsense. This is Xin Xin's idea, so she was praised by the sage." Fang Yiai warned Du He not to talk nonsense.

Du He chuckled, as if he knew each other well, then changed the subject and asked, "I mean...you are so smart and talented...do you have an idea?"

Du He had a good time, he had admired Fang Erlang for a long time, the poem was true or not, but when he encountered danger during hunting, Fang Yiai showed his might and saved his family with great skill.

That's real skill, you can't fake it.

Fang Er is really unexpected now——

Sure enough, this person has to be provoked, and he will have a good idea if he is forced.

Fang Yiai's mind suddenly became bright at this moment!

He saw a Turkic bow hanging on the wall of the prince's room, as well as Turkic clothes and clothing, and couldn't help but think of a unique thing on the grassland——

"Wool...and cashmere." Fang Yiai raised her eyebrows and said. "You don't get much cashmere, but the wool can be spun—"

Everyone was startled when they heard the words, what can spinning thread do, sheep felt?

Datang is not without it, this Persian carpet is also made of wool and cashmere, but it is extremely expensive, and the workmanship is said to be very difficult, but the craftsmen of Datang cannot imitate it. Blankets are also kept secret.

"...I mean, the spun wool needs to be woven into garments with 'stick needles'—" Fang Yiai explained.

He described it in detail, like weaving small braids, it can be braided and sketched into a piece of clothing. It was a little difficult for the crown prince, Du He and Yu Zhining to understand, but it was better for the ingenuity of Yingxin, and the waiters could understand it as soon as they heard it.

He took a few ropes, under the random words of Fang Yiai's "imagination", he actually created two or three ways of his own, and crocheted it into a piece of braided fabric——

"...This is how it is. Now this is a cotton rope. If you wear woolen clothes and pants under your coat, you don't need to wear down clothes. And it's easy to clean." Fang Yiai added the wool Advantages of clothing.

After listening to Fang Yiai's words, and watching the knitting in Xinxin's hands.

At this moment, Li Chengqian's furrowed brows loosened, and even Yu Zhining tightly grasped Xinxin's hand, snatched the braided fabric, and looked at it over and over again.

I also asked whether it was difficult for Xinxin to weave, and she said it was very simple, but it would take some effort if she came up with some tricks.

"It doesn't need to be beautiful, just keep warm quickly." Yu Zhining clapped his hands happily.

Then he turned his head and looked at Fang Yiai with fiery eyes. Fang Yiai retreated to the prince's side, but he heard Yu Zhining repeatedly praised Fang Yiai's "virtuous virtue" to the prince. When the house Yiai's deputy.

The prince and Fang Yiai didn't take it seriously, Fang Yiai pouted, he didn't believe it.

If you believe in his evil, if you really agree without knowing the depth, the emperor will not be able to pass the test, and you will think that he does not know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth.

What's more, Aye at home would not agree.

Fang Yiai sighed inwardly, why didn't she hold back to come up with an idea again.

He became more and more entangled with Donggong, and the prince....

"Master Yu, this prince Zhan Shihe is unworthy, he is too eye-catching. Why don't you wait for Dongzheng to come back, and he has made a small contribution—" At this point, Li Chengqian took a look at Fang Yiai, and continued: "At that time, it will be a matter of course, and then I will propose to the saint to let Yi Ai be the prince and Shao Zhan."

The corner of the prince's mouth curled up slightly, and he looked sideways at Fang Yiai and said, "Gu, I'm also happy to have a 'sage' assist—"

After discussing the matter with the prince, the matter of wool purchase would be easier to handle. Hou Junji was also one of the teachers sent by Li Shimin to assist the prince. His soldiers were in charge of the Turkic frontier affairs, and many of them were there.

It's just that the opening of mutual trade with Turks has been a long time ago.

However, Datang was richer and richer than Turkic. Apart from beef and mutton, live horses, or furs, there was really nothing worth buying by Datang in Turkic.

This wool and cashmere used to be dismissive of them.

Yu Zhining still needs to report this matter to the sage, and he is going to enter the palace with the "weaver" Xu Xin. At this time, he is naturally not afraid that Li Shimin will think that the East Palace has not done a good job. On the contrary, when Li Shimin finds out, he will investigate strictly Who "maliciously" "blocked" the acquisition of down.

Wool is different. The East Palace is not afraid of leaking secrets, because it is the king of Wei who knows, so what. The emperor and the frontier generals intervene. The Turks have already been beaten to pieces. At this time, there is no major force to integrate the Turks, and their tribes are not in a good place at all.

After Yu Zhining entered the palace, he really brought good news. The emperor had ordered the crown prince to be responsible for this matter. Xin Xin was only in charge of making a start. It was still useful. The emperor praised him for his ingenuity. At this moment, he really didn't believe in Xin Xin. There is an ambiguous relationship with the prince.

The prince must be the same as him, cherishing talents, even if it is an eunuch.

The emperor was still in the Taiji Palace and sighed to Wu Mei, the palace maid who made tea for him. Wu Mei smiled and praised the emperor and the prince just right, which made Li Shimin feel more comfortable.

In the night at the East Palace, Fang Yiai did not leave today, causing the Crown Prince to look sideways.

Fang Yiai has never been "trembling", she is afraid of sharing the same bed with him, in the same room... It seems that he is a dignified prince and has a lot of love for him.

Li Chengqian smiled inwardly.

He suddenly remembered the erotic paintings that Fang Yiai had seen - the men and women on them, and the men and women were not taboo about meat and vegetables.

I can't tell if Fang Yi has any shady thoughts in his heart...

That night, Fang Yiai stayed in the East Palace for legitimate reasons because she wanted to continue discussing "work" matters with Prince James.

Waiting for Yu Zhining to rest, at night, he secretly stepped into a courtyard.

Taking advantage of the darkness of night when there was no one around, Fang Yiai shook her body and landed lightly and ghostly on the roof of a house in the East Palace.

At this time, the moon is bright and the sky is full of stars.

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