Li Xiaogong did not know why he had a good impression of Li Yuanfang, this little cousin. In addition, in order to repay the debt of gratitude, he had no choice but to interrupt and remind him tactfully.
"Yuanfang, in the face of a disaster, it is only right for us to contribute to the country.”
What he meant was, don't ask for too much just because of your credit.
Otherwise, he would not be able to be complacent for long after obtaining the benefits. He would definitely be punished by the narrow-minded emperor.
Obviously, Li Yuan Fang understood, but now he really needed to borrow Li Shi Min's power.
Why?
The incident with Censor Guo in the morning reminded him of something.
It was inevitable for people to have conflicts of interest in life. It was basically impossible for a person to do everything.
He realized that he was in danger and that his current strength was insufficient. What should he do?
When modern society is in danger, we can ask the police for help.
Similarly, Li Yuanfang wanted to apply for a few 'bodyguards' so that he could safely survive the weak period.
As for the bodyguards who had been applied for, they would definitely carry the task of surveillance. Li Yuanfang did not care at all. He believed that as long as he waved the hoe well, there was no corner that could not be dug up. There would always be a way to make the bodyguards completely loyal to him.
Looking at Li Xiaogong, who was slightly worried, and then looking at Li Shimin, who was still calm, Li Yuanfang said gloomily.
"It is my duty to contribute to the country. I just want to ask Your Majesty to reward some guards with high martial arts skills.”
"Huh?"
Everyone was extremely surprised. You probably don't know how much credit you've made by using the igloos to exchange for a few people.
Li Shiming asked with interest as he looked at his younger brother, who had a gloomy expression on his face.
"This is your request?"
"Yes, this morning's false accusation has made my brother feel that the world is too dangerous. Rather than trying to remedy the situation, it is better to take precautions.”
Li Yuanfang firmly nodded his head. The pros and cons of this matter were not the same. He had thought very clearly about what was the most beneficial to him at this stage.
Seeing Li Yuanfang's resolute expression, Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong exchanged a look of astonishment.
Li Shi Min thought about it seriously and nodded in agreement. As an emperor, he never lacked experts.
"Alright, I'll give you two guards. Hmm…from now on, they'll treat you as their master and specially protect your safety.”
"This minister's younger brother thanks Your Majesty, immediately reply and draw the blueprint for the igloos.”
After saying this, Li Yuanfang excitedly turned around and left.
Now, regarding the snow disaster, the main credit was already his.
The earlier he handed over the blueprints, the earlier he would be free from the complicated matters related to the snow disaster.
……
The group returned to the Imperial Palace and passed by Longevity Extension Lane on the way. The craftsmen supervising the construction of Prince Zhou's residence, the three Shi brothers, were directly carried away by Fang Xuanling.
With craftsmen, who would need blueprints? The principles were things that the Ministry of Works needed to understand.
Fang Xuanling only needed to send people to build the igloos with the craftsmen of Prince Zhou's Mansion and make arrangements for the refugees. Then, he would race against time to snatch people from the natural disaster!
Under the watchful eyes of the big shots of the Zhenguan Dynasty, Li Yuanfang was drawing in the royal study.
"Your Highness, will burning firewood in the igloos produce carbon poison?”
Du Ruhui asked Li Yuanfang in the drawing, but his eyes were fixed on the drawing.
Li Yuanfang smiled faintly.
"The small opening above the igloos was designed to avoid carbon poisoning.”
"The snow disaster has already happened for a few days, but the tenants of those two villages are all fine.”
Hearing this, Li Shi Min and the ministers laughed.
If there was no carbon poison, then they would start a fire at night to burn the carbon. The warm indoors would not freeze to death.
After a while…
Li Yuanfang stopped writing. The blueprint of the igloos was ready.
"Ninth brother!"
Suddenly, Li Shi Min's helpless voice rang in his ears. Li Yuan Fang looked over in confusion.
Li Shiming's face twitched and his eyes moved. It was obvious that he had seen something he couldn't bear to look at.
Li Yuanfang's mouth twitched.
Hehe, I know my handwriting is ugly, but your expressions are too exaggerated.
Was it that unbearable to look at?
Li Yuanfang lowered his head and looked at his own words.
Alright, it was a little unsightly.
In this era where words were like human faces, practicing calligraphy required a lot of hard work.
Thinking of this, Li Yuanfang broke the jar and immediately became angry.
"You guys don't have to hold it in. Whoever wants to laugh can laugh.”
Everyone present was of high status. After Li Yuanfang exposed their thoughts, they felt embarrassed to laugh at the main character's ugly handwriting.
Li Shimin covered his mouth with his fist and coughed twice, trying to ease the awkwardness.
"Ninth brother, don't be depressed. Regarding the problem of ugly handwriting, Zhen will recommend a great teacher to you.”
"Can I refuse?"
"No, your handwriting is like your character. Your ugly handwriting will not only embarrass your family, but also the royal family.”
"Uh…I can practice it myself. It's not good to trouble too many people!”
"Don't be willful. It's better to have someone to guide you than to train hard on your own. Although Lord Xiao Yu can't teach you every day, he still has time to teach you once every half a month.”
Li Shi Min gave Li Yuan Fang no chance to refute.
Xiao Yu was the seventh son of Xiao Kui, Emperor Ming of Liang. He was famous for his filial piety when he was young. He likes to study and is good at calligraphy. Upright and upright.
There was such a sentence in Fu Xuan's Admonition to Prince Fu.
"Therefore, those who are close to vermilion are red, and those who are close to ink are black. The sound is harmonious, the sound is clear, the shape is regular, the shadow is straight.”
Li Shimin was hoping that Xiao Yu's upright and upright character would bring Li Yuanfang into the abyss.
"Lord Xiao? Are you kidding me?"
Li Yuan Fang raised his head and looked at Li Shi Min in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Who was Xiao Yu? In the early Tang Dynasty, the prime minister was dismissed six times by Li Shimin because of his upright character. He was demoted from the capital.
In the 17th year of Zhenguan, he was ranked ninth among the meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion. He was a doctor of Jinziguang Lu. In the 22nd year of Zhenguan, he died of depression due to the death of his sister Empress Xiao.
The most important thing was Xiao Yu's impressive background.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Empress Xiao, the elder sister of the Prince of Xiliang, married six times and became the Emperor. From Empress Dugu's perspective, Xiao Yu was also Li Yuan's cousin.
Such an awesome person was going to be his calligraphy teacher? God, can we stop fooling around!
Seeing Li Yuan Fang's shocked expression, Li Shi Min nodded his head in satisfaction.
"Zhen will inform Prime Minister Xiao that Yuan Fang will pay a visit in a few days to learn calligraphy. As for the apprenticeship gift…you just need to bring some candy.”
"Thank you, Imperial Brother!"
What else could Li Yuanfang say? If an arm couldn't win against a thigh, then so be it.
Li Shiming's nerves, which had been tense for the past few days, finally relaxed.
"Where is the Minister of Works?"
"This subject is here!"
"Rewrite the blueprint and order the Ministry of Works to take action. I want to see that the refugees have a place to hide from the cold before sunset.”
"Yes, sir!"
The Minister of Works cupped his hands and left.
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