Eh?
This little wimp really knew how to talk. On the contrary, he looked at Li Ke who was very timid.
If one wanted to blame someone, they had to blame Empress Zhangsun for staring at Li Ke's mother every day, wishing she could kill her, causing Concubine Yang to instill in her son from time to time the idea of not coveting the throne.
"Jiang Yi, we brothers heard that Father has granted you a hundred acres of fertile land and even gifted you a village. So, you're moving soon, right?”
Li Chengqian, Cheng Chumo, and the rest of the group took large strides and entered the Jiang family's courtyard with a smile.
The housekeeper, servants, and a group of people in the manor quickly knelt on the ground in fear. The people who came were all relatives of the imperial family, which frightened these little servants.
"Chengqian is very well-informed.”
Jiang Yi did not address him as the crown prince anymore. The two of them walked towards the winery with their arms around each other's shoulders."I'm afraid that you people aren't here for me to move, but for this winery, right?”
"Hahaha…"
Cheng Chumo laughed embarrassedly."Brother Jiang is indeed Brother Jiang. You can see through our thoughts at a glance. To be honest, the wine you gave my family last night was really delicious for my father. Today, this little brother is afraid that it would be rude to disturb you. Therefore, I had no choice but to drag the Crown Prince along.”
"Don't think about the wine. I won't give it to you!”
Jiang Yi's expression darkened immediately. Damn it, he was addicted to drinking.
"Hey, don't misunderstand, Brother Jiang, don't misunderstand…"
Zhangsun Chong wrapped one arm around Jiang Yi's neck.""Don't listen to Chumo's nonsense. We are here today for wine and also for state affairs.”
"State affairs?"
This surprised Jiang Yi.
Li Chengqian nodded and said,"Today, the officials are in court. I heard the discussions of the ministers. I'm afraid we'll have to fight the Turks." However, after the court session ended, my father asked me about the improvement of the grain. Jiang Yi, please don't misunderstand. It's just that the Great Tang has not been around for long, its national strength is weak, and its people are in dire straits. If there was another war, the national treasury would not be able to continue. If taxes were to be increased, the people of the world would be resentful. Therefore…today, we brothers also want to have a chat over wine and listen to your opinion.”
"Understood."
Jiang Yi understood.
Li Er was declaring war on the Eastern Turks, but the people's livelihood was also a crucial issue.
War was a waste of money and manpower. If the people of the world could see the income of food doubling during the war, no one would say anything even if they increased taxes.
This was to first stabilize the rear so that the front could fight without worry.
When they saw the winery, the young masters felt as if they had seen their new daughter-in-law. They touched this place and looked there, repeatedly praising her for being a god.
Jiang Yi started cooking. It was a rare sunny day today, and they hadn't bragged about it like this since they came to the Tang Empire.
Jiang Yi made half of the dozen dishes. They were all home-cooked dishes such as spicy crayfish, big plate chicken, Kung Pao chicken, and catfish soup.
The table was filled with fragrant dishes. This group of noblest young masters in the Great Tang acted as if they had never eaten anything in their eight lifetimes. The large plate of crayfish was snatched away with relish.
"Chengqian, we didn't lie to you, right? Brother Jiang's delicacies far surpass your palace's.”
Cheng Chumo wolfed down the food, his mouth full of oil.
Li Chengqian did not care about his image anymore. He held a cup of Erguotou and tore the lobster with one hand."Jiang Yi, before I came here, my Imperial Father told me to interact with you more and that I could learn a lot. Today, you let us taste the food of the immortal world again.”
It felt so good to pretend in front of a group of ignorant people.
Jiang Yi looked very calm and waved his hand."You flatter me. It was just what the residence usually ate.”
Usually?
The group of young masters 'eyes popped out. Your family usually eats better than the palace? We feel like it's the new year every time we eat it. We haven't even seen the crown prince before.
This made Li Chengqian sigh at the injustice of fate. Forget about him, the Crown Prince, so what if he was the Emperor? The imperial food he ate was no worse than sh * t.
"Brother Jiang, since you want to move your family out of the city, can we stay at your place for a few more days?”
Fang Xuanling's son, Fang Yiai, was also moved. Although Jiang Yi sympathized with this guy, a typical cuckold king of the Great Tang, at least everyone was still innocent.
"If you brothers are willing to go, Jiang will definitely welcome you.”
While bragging and drinking Erguotou, a large plate of crayfish was swept clean in the blink of an eye. Li Tai and Li Ke, the two little kids, didn't manage to catch many. At this moment, they were holding a pile of shrimp skin to savor the aftertaste.
"Jiang Yi, do you have any insights on the strength of a country?”
Li Chengqian washed away the oil stains on his hands and used his chopsticks to pick up other dishes. He began to get to the main topic.
"Chengqian, do you know what the foundation of a country is?”Jiang Yi asked with a smile.
"Naturally, it's the people of this world.
"Father often reminds me that the ruler of a country takes from the people and uses them. The people's livelihood is the foundation of the country."
"Very good."
Jiang Yi smiled in satisfaction. It seemed that this kid had a deep understanding. He nodded and said,"The people are the foundation of the country. Naturally, the people must be strong and the army strong in order to strengthen the country. The people's well-being and happiness came first. Only after eating and drinking to their fill would there be people willing to serve the country and the imperial court.”
"Jiang Yi, you're right. Father has often warned me about this principle. But…"
Li Chengqian slowed down his eating and said with some worry,""Now, the world has been suffering from a drought for many years. There was also the locust plague a few days ago. We naturally know the hardships of the people. I know you have godly skills, Jiang Yi. You must have a plan to kill him in seconds.”
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