Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 156 You have a son, raised by an orphan
The special properties of Xuan paper make Wei Zheng's calligraphy more ornamental than before.

His calligraphy is upright and rigorous, grand and neat, and exudes an air of integrity and uprightness.

Now this one has an even stronger aura of grandeur, uprightness and integrity.

Li Shimin admitted that he was jealous.

He leaned over to admire, unable to take his eyes off every stroke on the paper.

As a calligrapher, Li Shimin could understand the charm of it.

Fang Xuanling, who pointed out the problems with the paper, was also fascinated by it.

"If Wang Xizhi had splashed ink on this paper, how superb would his calligraphy be?"

Fang Xuanling murmured.

Li Shimin looked up suddenly, and saw Wei Zheng twirling his beard with a proud and aloof look, which made him feel very annoyed.

You stinky country bumpkin, what are you so crazy about?

How capable are you? Don’t you have any idea?

If it weren't for this paper, what would you be in front of me?
I am good at Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, but have I practiced less than you?
"Wei Zheng, where did you get this paper?"

Wei Zheng said calmly: "Your Majesty, let's only talk about calligraphy, nothing else."

Li Shimin felt a surge of blood rushing to his forehead, you really put it on me.

He stared at Wei Zheng intently, with a murderous look in his eyes.

But Wei Zheng just wouldn't say anything.

Zhang Sun Wuji said slowly: "If I'm not mistaken, Duke Zheng came from the East Palace."

"How do you know?" Wei Zheng blurted out, and immediately realized that he had been tricked.

"He really came from the East Palace."

Li Shimin pointed at the paper and said, "So it was given to you by the East Palace."

"Then you learned calligraphy and came to me for advice?"

He was really a little upset.

Prince!

My great son.

You bastard, why don’t you give me the good stuff first?

You call Wei Zheng, this stinky country bumpkin is here to knock on your door.

Where do you want me to put my face?
Resentment.

Full of resentment.

Li Shimin's heart was filled with discomfort.

"Your Majesty, just tell me, can you write it?" Wei Zheng was almost carving words on his face. Do you accept it or not? Do you accept it or not?

"It's just a little help, not worth mentioning." Li Shimin said disdainfully.

"Oh?"

Wei Zheng's eyes lit up and he said, "So, Your Majesty doesn't like this Xuan paper."

"Alright."

He smiled and said, "It just so happens that the Eastern Palace doesn't have much, so I shamelessly asked the Crown Prince to give them to me."

"do not."

Fang Xuanling said anxiously, "I like it."

I didn't say that Your Majesty didn't like it.

You can't eat alone.

"I am the prince's uncle. I hope the prince will not be stingy with this little thing." Gao Shilian said in a calm tone.

Li Shimin felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly, and his throat was in pain.

When did I say I don’t like this rice paper?
You, Wei Zheng, are distorting my meaning.

It's so weird.

Li Shimin clenched his fists. I have worked so hard to build up my image as a calligrapher, and you, Wei Zheng, want to destroy it, right?
There is no need for this rice paper. Anyone can surpass me in the future.

Then why should I write?

"Your Majesty disdains it, and I am asking for humiliation."

Wei Zheng ignored what others said and said, "I will leave first."

After saying this, he put away his calligraphy, and without giving Li Shimin a chance to react, he turned around and left without any hesitation.

"you……."

"return."

In desperation, Li Shimin was about to shout it out, but the last two words were so faint that they were barely audible.

"Hurry, go to the East Palace."

He urged Zhang Ananda, "Don't let him take them all away."

"Yes!"

Fang Xuanling also breathed a sigh of relief.

"This country bumpkin is really a jerk. He's showing off and bullying me."

Li Shimin was angry and amused, and asked: "Fuji, how do you know that Wei Zheng came from the East Palace?"

"Duke Zheng has suffered a loss from Your Majesty first, and he will definitely go to the Crown Prince because he is angry."

Zhang Sun Wuji said: "I guess this Xuan paper is what the prince used to appease Duke Zheng."

"Otherwise, how could his anger go away so easily?"

This analysis makes sense.

Li Shimin was unhappy.

Wei Zheng was angry and wanted to cause trouble for you, the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince knew how to appease him with good things.

I am angry but I don't say it, but I am your father, shouldn't you know how to respect me?
For a moment, he had no mood to talk about things.

Just waiting for the rice paper to be brought back.

Fortunately, as he expected, the eunuch brought back a large box of rice paper.

Li Shimin could not hold back any longer, so he immediately spread out the rice paper and started working.

When a copy of Wang Xizhi's "Lanting Preface" appeared on the paper, Li Shimin picked up the pen, looked up and laughed loudly, cheered repeatedly, and was overjoyed.

Fang Xuanling was also fascinated and wanted to go home to write.

If you don’t understand calligraphy, you won’t know the importance of rice paper to calligraphy.

Those who understand calligraphy will regard Xuan paper as a sacred product.

……

Li Chengqian heard about it.

Your Majesty has been very good at calligraphy recently, and he often exchanges ideas with his ministers, which amazes them.

However, he also got what he wanted. When Li Shimin was happy, Wei Zheng proposed to reward Cai Zixing, who invented Xuan paper. Cai Zixing was awarded the title of Viscount, and the other people were also rewarded.

Of course, this viscount received the same treatment as Sun Simiao's marquis.

"I am Zhang Yuan, the humble servant, here to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and respectfully ask about His Royal Highness' health."

"Guan!"

Li Chengqian looked at Zhang Yuan seriously and asked:
"I have read your file. You said your ancestor is Zhang Qian, Marquis of Bowang?"

Zhang Yuan said respectfully: "Yes."

"It's a bit unexpected."

Li Chengqian shook his head slightly and said, "I didn't expect that after hundreds of years after the Marquis of Bowang, the family's descendants declined to the point of making a living as knights-errant."

Zhang Yuan blushed and said in a bitter voice, "I am ashamed and angry for bringing disgrace to our ancestors' reputation."

"I always like to know shame and then be brave."

Li Chengqian said: "This is the character and integrity that a talented hero should have."

"Although you were a knight-errant and did something that disgraced the reputation of Marquis Bowang, you later joined the East Factory and served the country. You have returned to the right path and lived up to the reputation of your ancestors."

Zhang Yuan said gratefully: "I am young and stupid. If the East Factory hadn't abandoned me and taught me the righteousness, I would probably still be in a daze and die in a private fight one day, ending my life in vain."

"Yes."

Li Chengqian sighed: "Sima Gong once said that everyone has to die, some are heavier than Mount Tai, some are lighter than a feather."

"You are the descendant of Marquis Bowang, but you are idle and rampant in the countryside. If you die in a fight, it will be less important than a feather."

Chang Sun Chong's expression was slightly solemn, and Li Zhi also looked solemn.

He has only known the Crown Prince for a short time, but he also knows that once the Crown Prince says certain things, you have to be careful.

"I feel so ashamed of my ancestors...!"

Zhang Yuan prostrated himself on the ground, feeling extremely ashamed.

"Zhang Yuan!"

Li Chengqian stood up, and Changsun Chong and Li Zhi hurriedly reached out to help him, as it was not very convenient to stand up while sitting on the ground.

But he no longer had the original intention to promote the change of tables and chairs, so let him be.

This half-lying position is much more comfortable than sitting, and there are various posture adjustments.

Li Chengqian walked towards Zhang Yuan, stood in front of him, and said, "Marquis Bowang went through untold hardships to reach the Yuezhi Kingdom, and finally returned to the court and was granted the title of marquis."

"I can give you a chance."

"As in the story of Marquis Bowang, as long as you can do it, I will ask His Majesty to confer you the title of Marquis Bowang when you return triumphantly."

Zhang Yuan was stunned.

Chang Sun Chong and Li Zhi were also confused.

It seems that there is no need for the Tang Dynasty to send an envoy.

There are no surrounding countries that are worthy of the Tang Dynasty's excessive fear or the need to unite with other countries to counter them.

Zhang Yuan came back to his senses, and without considering anything else, he made a prompt decision: "I am willing to follow the example of my ancestors and serve as an envoy to the country."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I'm not asking you to go on a mission this time."

"You need to explore and discover."

Zhang Yuan was puzzled, "May I ask the prince to solve this puzzle?"

Li Chengqian took two steps in the hall and said, "Most of the areas west of the Western Regions are known to the Central Plains, and the Silk Road is even farther away."

"These are all well known to the Tang Dynasty."

"But I know very little about the area north of the Tang Dynasty. I intend to send a team to explore."

That area, restricted by its cold climate, is actually not well known to people. At most, the nomadic people of the grasslands may have been driven there, and when they saw the endless mountains and forests, they left behind some written records.

Just like the area north of Goryeo, the sphere of influence of the Central Plains dynasty generally does not extend to the far north.

But now it is different. With cotton and cashmere, the tentacles of the Tang Dynasty are bound to extend to the north.

Li Chengqian's ambition is more than just that.

He had seen the vertical map before.

As long as you follow the coastline northward, you may be able to cross the strait and discover another continent.

No matter how far the road is, no matter how difficult the communication road is.

He wanted to let Datang know that this world was far from simple.

Of course, the point is that the two American continents have many agricultural artifacts that the Tang Dynasty did not have.

Li Chengqian wants it, and the Tang Dynasty also needs it.

But this requires someone to act as a pioneer in exploration and pave the way for the Tang Dynasty.

The Silk Road was built for profit, but it might not be impossible to have another trade route to the north.

"Zhang Yuan, are you willing to give it a try?"

Zhang Yuan bowed his hands and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I am willing to go!"

"very good."

Li Chengqian patted his shoulder and said, "Child slave!"

"The minister is here."

"Assist Zhang Yuan in handling this matter, and leave in two months."

This is an unknown road, and Li Chengqian doesn't know how long it will take, and he may not even be able to come back.

But what needs to be done must be done.

And also as soon as possible.

He has made up his mind.

Zhang Yuan is the first batch. After Zhang Yuan, more batches will be recruited to follow their footsteps.

Fearing that Zhang Yuan and his group would be wiped out, he waited for several years, but no news came back in ten years.

"I remember you're not married yet, right?"

Li Chengqian asked.

"Not yet."

"I know this exploration is dangerous and difficult. You may never come back. You have parents at home, and I cannot let you lose their family."

Li Chengqian said: "Zhi Nu, choose one of the maids in the East Palace..."

"No, two!"

"Marry Zhang Yuan."

"Brother Chong, Chang'an has granted a house to Zhang Yuan."

He looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "As long as you have a child, I will raise him!"

"Your Highness!"

Zhang Yuan knelt on the ground and cried out in pain.

(End of this chapter)