Chapter 21 Great loyal minister
When he arrived at the imperial city, Li Hao, who was in charge, easily entered the city.
However, at the entrance of the East Palace Palace, Li Hao was stopped and checked. Until a little eunuch came out to pick him up, he walked in with the envious eyes of the guards.
Li Hao, who entered the palace for the second time, finally had the opportunity to look at this complex that had been destroyed in later generations, which had not even been left in the foundation.
The colorful glazed tiles reflect the sunshine. The magnificent palace, towering palace walls, and mighty soldiers make the square in front of the East Palace appear solemn and dignified.
But even so, compared with the buildings of Tai Chi Palace exposed between the treetops in the distance, it is still a bit dilapidated. As part of the palace, compared with the main building complex, it lacks a little nobility and a little murderous aura.
Li Hao suddenly understood why Li Er stayed in the East Palace after ascending the throne.
Don’t talk about filial piety or unfiliality, the throne was stolen and the brothers were killed. What is a palace worth? Is it a cold man left?!
In Li Hao's opinion, Li Er just wanted to use this method to alert himself, just like King Goujian of Yue back then, otherwise the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan immediately moved to Da'an Palace and gave the Tai Chi Palace to his son after the Turks were destroyed.
But you can understand these things yourself, and there is no need to say them. I believe that many big men in the court understand the key points, but they didn't say that they were just a young man to show off.
Li Hao thought, lowered his head and checked his outfit.
Well, his arms are well hung and quite strong. The chicken blood dripping from the wounded before leaving home is the finishing touch, making him look like a wounded man who had just come down from the battlefield.
After coming to Li Er's study door and waiting for a while, the old eunuch Lin Xi smiled and greeted him: "Prince Li, Your Majesty calls you in."
"Thank you, my father-in-law." Li Hao had no idea about the eunuch. He smiled and replied. After following him, he entered the room and saw Li Er reading a book with unknown name: "I met with the emperor uncle. The emperor uncle worked hard to manage his affairs every day. Although he was in his prime, he still had to cherish his health. Don't work too hard."
This flattery is very good. Although I know it is fake, it sounds comfortable.
Li Er put down the chess record in his hand, pushed the chessboard in front of him aside, looked at Li Hao and said, "Since you are injured, don't salute, Lin Xi, please sit down."
Well, look at the treatment of others, they are almost as good as those dukes, but the expenses are just a flattery. If it weren't for the identity of Li Jing's only son, Lin Xi almost thought that this person was here to compete with him for his job.
After Li Hao sat down, Li Er spoke again: "You are not at home to recuperate well, what are you doing here?"
Li Hao said with a smile: "My nephew misses the emperor in his heart, so I come here to take a look and ask you some peace by the way."
Li Er looked at Li Hao with some amusement: "Is that right? Could it be that I came to ask me for help because I heard something unfavorable to you?"
Li Hao shook his head: "There is nothing in the world, and the mediocre people disturb them. Uncle Emperor, I will give my tribute to you. Whatever they do, they can say whatever they like."
Li Er waved to the palace servants who were serving, signaled the people to take away the chessboard, and arranged for them to serve tea. Then he asked: "I am very curious. Where did you promise the Daozong that the 50,000 guan came from? Could it be that you plan to plunder the people in the name of the royal family?"
"Hehe..." Li Hao smiled embarrassedly. It seemed that the disguise on his arm had worked. Otherwise, Li Er would not have discussed the issue of drinking with him in such a kindness.
Li Er snorted and scolded: "What are you laughing at? Don't think that you have saved me, I will not punish you."
Well, the boss has shown his power, so be honest.
Li Hao rubbed his nose: "Uncle Emperor, I'm going to tell you, in fact, my nephew really doesn't plan to get money from the people. They are too poor now and can't even scratch much oil."
Li Er was a little embarrassed. After all, the people were poor, which was his responsibility as the emperor.
But since Li Hao doesn't want to scrap money from the people, what do he want to do? Li Er couldn't figure it out and continued to ask: "What do you want to do? Don't tell me it's because my family burns too much money."
The opportunity came. Li Hao waited for a long time before Li Er asked this question.
He cleared his throat, leaned forward, and asked mysteriously: "Uncle Emperor, that, I'll ask something. If there is anything abrupt, don't be surprised."
Li Er said suspiciously: "What's your bad idea?"
"I didn't have a bad idea, my nephew just wanted to ask, our Tang Dynasty treasury doesn't have much money, right?"
"Bang" The teacup that Li Er had just picked up was put down heavily: "Rareless! Is this what you should ask?"
"I am guilty!" Li Hao was startled and stood up quickly. He was anxious and moved a little harder. He pulled the wound on his arm, which made him so painful that he sucked the air conditioner and his face was sucked.
The angry Li Er saw that he was about to faint from the pain, and he couldn't help but think of Li Hao's blood all over that day.
He softened his heart and glared at him and said, "For the sake of your injury, I will not pursue it. If there is another time, the two sins will be one."
No wonder everyone says that being with the king is like being with a tiger, but I am so scared. Li Hao, who was sweating in a cold sweat, secretly breathed out: "Thank you, uncle, for your ungrateful grace."
"Boy, don't be too happy too early. It's hard to say whether you blame me or not." Li Er picked up the tea soup on the table again and took a sip. When Li Hao's heart was raised to his throat again, he asked, "Tell me, who asked you to ask me."
"Uh...no one." Li Hao explained with a bitter face and drooped his head, "It's really not something that others asked me to ask about."
Li Er continued to suck tea soup, stared at Li Hao, and waited for him to continue talking.
Li Hao did not disappoint Li Er, and paused and continued, "You know, my parents have never been at home, and I have to manage the entire Three Guards General Mansion alone. However, during this period, I found that the huge Three Guards General Mansion could not even take out a hundred coins.
With oneself and others, my nephew couldn't help but think of you. The Three Guards Generals' Mansions are out of money. Where is the Tang Dynasty? It's so difficult to manage a small family, let alone you have to manage such a big country as the Tang Dynasty.
So my nephew thought, thinking hard, thinking during the day, thinking at night, not eating or sleeping at night, just thinking about how to help you, how to share your worries, thinking about whether you can relax if the Tang Dynasty is rich."
Chapter completed!