Tang Dynasty: A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls for Li Er at the Start

Chapter 143 I will make the Tang Dynasty far stronger than he knows of history.
Everyone in the hall looked at the eunuch who had entered with a puzzled expression.

In particular, the Minister of Rites, as far as he could remember, had no further arrangements made after the ceremony.

What is this eunuch doing here?
"Your Majesty, Yan Lide, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, respectfully requests that Your Majesty move to the outside of the Taiji Hall."

"Oh, can we begin?"

Li Shimin put down his wine cup and glanced at the sky outside the main hall; it was already getting dark.

Everyone found it strange.

They had no idea that there were other arrangements at the banquet.

"This old minister is confused. Has Your Majesty arranged for a different song and dance performance?" A ruddy-faced old man laughed loudly.

Wen He noticed that even Xiao Yu and Yuwen Shiji seemed to respect him a lot.

Changsun Wuji even stood guard right beside him.

Such a proud person was actually willing to pour wine for this old man.

Wen He had a vague idea of ​​his identity.

This old man should be Gao Shilian, the maternal uncle of Changsun Wuji and Changsun Wugou.

"Gao Gong is only half right, but actually, I don't know either." Li Shimin smiled and pointed to Wen He's side.

In an instant, dozens of eyes in the hall turned to look at them.

Wen He felt a chill run down her spine.

"Prince of Gaoyang County," Li Shimin called out to him.

Wen He walked out with a forced smile: "Your subject is here."

"Since even Yan Lide has invited me to change my residence, can you tell me what surprise you have prepared for me today?"

It was clearly him who said he wanted his coronation ceremony to be a big event.

How did it turn into me saying I was going to surprise him?
Wen He inwardly grumbled, but outwardly he went along with Li Shimin's wishes and said, "Your Majesty's ascension to the throne is a cause for universal celebration. I believe that Your Majesty, as the Son of Heaven, should announce this joyous occasion to Heaven and Earth."

"Oh? How do we announce this to heaven and earth?"

Li Shimin asked the question knowing the answer already.

Li Er couldn't possibly be unaware that Wen He was experimenting with fireworks inside the Forbidden Garden.

The prime ministers and ministers were the ones who were truly puzzled.

"You, Wenxianzi, do you perhaps know how to perform magic?"

Cheng Zhijie asked in a loud voice.

"Cheng Yizhen, don't interrupt, let Wen Xianzi continue!" Jing Junhong glared at Cheng Zhijie with displeasure.

Cheng Zhijie chuckled twice: "I was just asking, please don't be angry, General."

"I can't explain it clearly in words. Why don't you all follow His Majesty out to have a look?"

If you really want to explain this, very few people in the main hall would understand it.

Moreover, he didn't want to tell those foreigners.

"Let this be known to heaven and earth: can these Tang people really communicate with the gods?" Among the envoys, several burly-looking men spoke fluent Goguryeo.

One of the young men scoffed dismissively, "These Tang people are all just playing tricks. However, that Tang king is a formidable figure. I'm worried he might become our enemy in the future!"

"Da Dui Lu, you deliberately concealed your identity to come to Chang'an this time. You should be careful and not act rashly."

A middle-aged man offered advice.

The others also nodded.

"If something happens to you, who will save Goguryeo? That incompetent ruler Gao Jianwu is incapable of accomplishing anything significant and cannot deal with the Tang Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, the young man's lips unconsciously curled up, clearly showing his pride, yet he feigned humility: "You mustn't say that about the King. No matter what, he is still the King of Goguryeo, and I, Yeon Gaesomun, am his most loyal subject."

"Yes, yes, of course."

"Let's go and see what these Tang Dynasty people are up to."

They followed the surrounding envoys and walked outside.

at the same time.

Outside the Taiji Hall.

The ministers who were enjoying the banquet in the wind were deeply moved when they saw Li Shimin and his entourage emerge.

They all shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"

They all thought that Li Shimin had come out specifically to see them.

Although these officials were able to attend the banquet today, they couldn't even enter the Taiji Hall, let alone see the Emperor.

Even when Li Shimin arrived just now, they all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the emperor's face.

"Gentlemen, you may dispense with the formalities."

Li Shimin did not intend to explain the misunderstanding, which gave him an opportunity to win over the hearts of lower-level officials.

“Gaoyang County”

After the greetings were completed, Li Shimin called out to Wen He again.

After waiting for a while, he saw no response. He turned around and looked around, but he couldn't find Wen He.

"Where is Gaoyang County?" Li Shimin asked in surprise.

His ministers around him also looked left and right.

"Here you are, here you are, the little baby is here!" Just then, a loud voice came from behind the crowd.

"You're the little kid, put me down!"

At this moment, the crowd dispersed, and Li Daozong walked out carrying Wen He with a beaming smile.

Wen He was a step too late and was pushed to the back by the crowd.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Li Daozong.

This guy even teased him on purpose: "Why are you walking so slowly, little one? How about I carry you out?"

"No, thank you, I don't want to see it."

Being carried out in front of so many people is too embarrassing.

Wen He quickly refused.

But Li Daozong, with his quick temper, didn't give him a chance to refuse and picked him up directly.

Just then, Li Shimin called out Wen He's name.

"Prince Rencheng, hurry up and put down the magistrate of Gaoyang County." Li Shimin had no choice but to beckon to Li Daozong.

"Your Majesty, I feel an affinity with this little child."

As Li Daozong spoke, he finally put Wen He down.

As soon as he landed, the latter let out a long sigh of relief and then shouted at Li Daozong, "I told you, I'm not a little kid!"

"Okay, little one."

"That's enough, Wen He. So many people are waiting. Quickly produce what you said you wanted to say."

With so many people watching, these two clowns are actually bickering.

Li Shimin sighed in exasperation.

"Just have someone send a message to Vice Minister Yan," Wen He said.

The fireworks were the simplest kind, nothing special, and he didn't want to watch them anyway.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin sent someone to deliver the order.

Seeing this mysterious behavior, everyone became even more curious.

"What exactly is it?" Li Daozong couldn't help but ask.

Wen He rolled her eyes at him and said impatiently, "Fireworks?"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

flower?
Why look at flowers at a time like this?

It's better to listen to songs and dances.

"call out!"

Just then, a cry suddenly rang out in the sky.

Before anyone could react, there was a loud "boom".

A dazzling firework bursts into bloom in the night sky.

The firelight illuminated the faces of everyone in front of the Taiji Hall, and everyone, including Li Shimin, was involuntarily stunned.

"This, what is this?"

Yeon Gaesomun pointed to the sky and exclaimed in surprise.

The little wild horse standing next to him closed its mouth with all its might, and after a long while, it exclaimed in astonishment, "A miracle?"

"Heaven bless the Tang Dynasty! Heaven bless the Tang Dynasty!"

The officials suddenly cheered.

Li Shimin gazed at the dazzling lights in the sky and clenched his fists tightly.

He suddenly turned around and looked at Wen He.

The boy was yawning listlessly, but there was a hint of smugness in his eyes.

He couldn't help but chuckle, sighing inwardly, "So what we see as miracles are so uninteresting to future generations. But one day, I will show that brat that the Tang Dynasty's power far surpasses the history he knows!"

Meanwhile, the city of Chang'an was in an uproar.

"miracle!"

"This is a miracle!"

"Today the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Heaven celebrates for the new emperor! This is a sign that our Great Tang Dynasty is about to become strong!"

Shouts rang out throughout the various markets and districts.

Amidst the dazzling fireworks, the rumors that Li Shimin was a wise and virtuous ruler spread rapidly.

Outside Chengtian Gate.

Sitting in the carriage, Huang Chun listened to the reports coming from all directions and nodded silently.

He leaned out and looked at the fireworks in the night sky.

"That's the power of rumors."

“However, Young Master Wen said that this is far from enough, and the Hundred Riders can do more… Zhang Wenxiao, let the brothers set off. We will go ahead to Jingzhou.”

(End of this chapter)