Chapter 100 The Prince is Plowing the Field
Chapter 100 The Prince is Plowing the Field
"It's a sunny day, and the scenery is beautiful."
"Red flowers and green grass."
"I ran forward happily..."
Li Chengqian basked in the sun and enjoyed it with his eyes closed.
The kid Li Xiang, with Li Jue, ran around Li Chengqian, laughing happily.
"Slow down, both of you."
Su Qing shouted again and again, but the two boys became happier and happier as they played, laughing and giggling.
"My dear, sit down."
"Children play, and it's all childishness."
"They are so serious and law-abiding all day long. Where is their childlike nature and pure innocence?"
Li Chengqian smiled and reassured her not to worry.
"I'm just afraid that they might get hurt." Su Qing said helplessly. The prince just indulged the two children to run wild. Normally, they were so well-behaved and sensible under his command.
As soon as he appeared before the prince, his true colors were revealed.
The prince actually liked it very much.
"You are so spoiled and delicate. What will you achieve in the future?"
Li Chengqian has different views on children's education.
You should be able to relax and tense in moderation.
Play when you should play, and be serious when you should be serious.
He can switch between the role of a kind father and a strict father at any time, but Su Qing is too rigid.
"Aye."
Li Xiang's face was slightly red, he was panting, his eyes were twinkling, and he said, "Can we fly a kite?"
Li Chengqian waved his hand, handed him a towel, and asked him to wipe his sweat himself.
Li Jue was still young, so Su Qing wanted to help wipe it.
"Let him do it himself."
Li Chengqian said lightly, Su Qing paused, Li Jue did not notice Aye's thoughts, he took it and wiped it on his face randomly.
"Thank you, mother."
He thanked Li Chengqian in a childish tone, and then shouted to him, "Father, fly a kite, fly a kite."
"Ha ha!"
"Also."
"It's still early and the weather is nice today."
"Brother Chong, make arrangements immediately and go out of town for an outing."
Li Chengqian waved his hand and agreed to his two sons' requests.
"correct."
"If Changle and the others are alright, call them along as well."
"To keep the Crown Princess company."
Chang Sun Chong took the order and went to make arrangements immediately.
Li Chengqian was also preparing to change into a low-key robe.
But at this moment, a report was received that Yan Liben had arrived.
"Why?"
"He came out of Taiji Palace because he wanted to ask His Highness to review the national flag plan."
After hearing this, Li Chengqian understood.
"Tell him that if it's not urgent, come with me for an outing outside the city and we can talk later."
"Yes!"
Yan Liben was of course not in a hurry, as he had received instructions from the emperor, and he was not as worried as before.
After Li Chengqian was ready, the Jinyiwei in plain clothes went out to protect him.
When he saw Yan Liben in his official robes, he couldn't help but frown, "Shaojian Yan, your official robes are a bit conspicuous."
"How about changing into something else, or we can talk about it tomorrow?"
"I will change it right away."
……
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are taking their two grandchildren out of town for an outing."
"I heard that Princesses Changle, Gaoyang, Honghua, and Baling were also invited."
Zhang Ananda bowed his head and reported.
"Outing?"
Li Er was discussing views on the national flag with Changsun Wuji and others when he suddenly heard about this and was a little surprised.
"Come to think of it, I haven't left the palace for a long time."
"Fuji, Xuanling, Wei Zheng, how about coming with me to find the prince and go out of the city for some fun?"
As soon as these words came out.
Several people felt strange.
Your Majesty, this is not your style.
Why are you thinking of getting close to the prince?
Aren’t you afraid?
However, His Majesty's attitude can be considered positive. It can be seen that His Majesty is willing to ease the relationship with the Crown Prince.
To know.
As long as the prince doesn't call His Majesty "Father", it means that the relationship between the two palaces has not been reconciled.
It’s still public to public.
It is also impossible for Your Majesty to call Gao Ming or Cheng Qian affectionately in front of the Crown Prince.
"It is all right with us."
"Okay then, get ready."
Li Er smiled and said, "Ananda, go and tell the prince, so that he won't say that we left without permission."
"Yes!"
……
The plainclothes guards led the way.
The frame of the car is also very low-key and restrained, but no matter how low-key it is, outsiders can tell that it is a big shot in Chang'an City when they see this scene.
Found an open green meadow with water.
Set up camp.
The Jinyiwei scattered and each took up a position to guard one side.
"Don't disturb the people."
Li Chengqian reminded Du He again and again, and Du He nodded quickly. This was the first time for the Jinyiwei to carry out field work, and it could be regarded as a test of the training results.
Several girls were chatting and laughing. For them, it was a rare opportunity to relax.
And some can talk.
Honghua helped Li Xiang fly a kite. The little guy Li Jue was almost hugging Honghua's legs and looking up with eagerness.
"Young Master Yan."
“How’s the scenery around here?”
Li Chengqian sat on the ground, leaning against a table, and asked in a relaxed manner.
"It's a good place. It makes me feel relaxed."
Yan Liben has been busy with the national flag and has been concentrating on major events. Not to mention going out, he hasn't even visited Chang'an for a long time.
"Luckily, the Crown Prince is going on an outing, and I am also lucky enough to be here." "Haha, tell me, what's the matter?"
Li Chengqian smiled and asked.
"After reviewing the national flag design, His Majesty decided on one and ordered me to bring it to Your Highness for review."
As he spoke, he took out the national flag pattern, and Chang Sun Chong helped to unfold it and placed it in front of Li Chengqian.
Two people, one on the left and one on the right.
Li Chengqian looked up and Yan Liben explained the meaning.
In fact, in his opinion, the national flag should be simple and clear, not too complicated. After all, the craftsmanship of this era is still entirely handmade.
If efficiency cannot keep up, manpower will be needed, and the investment of human and material resources is indispensable.
This is the Tang Dynasty Sun, Moon and Dragon Flag named by Li Er.
It is a good reflection of the values of the ancients and is consistent with their beliefs.
Sun, Moon, Dragon.
With all three elements complete, it’s no wonder that Li Er approved of it.
"Has the young supervisor ever considered the cost of a national flag?"
"I have considered it, it is not too big."
Yan Liben said: "One national flag a day is something we can undertake and accomplish."
"Ok?"
Li Chengqian was surprised. "What do you think?"
"Your Highness, the flag pattern may seem complicated, but in fact, if you hand it over to the relevant department, it can be completed in three days at most."
"Among them, patterns can be quickly drawn using batik, clip-dyeing and other methods."
"Other places can be handed over to embroiderers for careful carving, and then a national flag can be made."
Yan Liben briefly explained the production process, about which he knew a lot.
Li Chengqian quickly reviewed it in his mind and found that the batik technology in the Tang Dynasty was already quite mature.
No wonder the complex pattern is not taken into consideration.
But there is a problem that cannot be ignored.
"What if the color fades?"
Batik and jacket-dyeing are both mature, but how to fix the color is a big problem.
“What if it rains and the national flag fades?”
This question stumped Yan Liben.
He thought for a moment and said, "If we lower the flag once a day and it rains, the color won't fade too badly. After we lower the flag, we can quickly dry it. It shouldn't be a big problem."
Li Chengqian remained noncommittal. The color fixation problem was unsolvable at the moment.
"We also need to consider the issue of the national flag in the military."
"The national flag in the military is not changed every day, so there is no need to consider using batik, and you can spend time embroidering it."
Yan Liben said: "It is just right to replace the other generals' flags in the army, which can be regarded as a counterbalance."
"After all, it takes a lot of time to embroider the general's flag."
Li Chengqian smiled and praised, "Shaojian Yan, you have put a lot of effort into this matter."
"Your Highness, thank you for your compliment. It is only my duty."
After the matter was discussed, the woman also started looking here and there.
In the spring time, everything is growing.
Li Chengqian suddenly thought of the spring ploughing season and couldn't help but stand up and want to go take a look.
Just not far away, there were people working in the fields.
From a distance, you can see cows plowing the land.
"Let's go over and have a look."
After saying something to them, Li Chengqian took Chang Sun Chong and a few others and walked over there. Although his legs were inconvenient to walk, he didn't care too much.
It’s not like I can’t leave.
As soon as they left, someone came.
"Your servant greets the Crown Princess, Her Royal Highness Princess Changle..."
"Manager Zhang, why are you here?"
Everyone knows Zhang Ananda.
"Your Highnesses, His Majesty heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was out for an outing, and he wanted to relax, so he ordered this servant to inform him."
"Where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Changle stuffed a candied fruit into his mouth and pursed his lips and said, "Here, let's go over there to look at the farmland."
"I don't know why I worry about these things when I'm out having fun."
"Leave us here."
She seemed to be complaining, but actually she had her own meaning.
You, Zhang Ananda, are the chief eunuch serving His Majesty. Tell His Majesty that the prince is not only going out for fun, but is also concerned about farming matters.
……
"Uncle, I'm busy."
The old farmer saw Li Chengqian and his party from afar. When he came up to them and heard them talking, he didn't know what they were thinking. He stopped immediately and said respectfully, "Your Excellency!"
"How much land have you opened today?"
"Not much. It just started to move. It's just like this now."
"..."
Li Chengqian lowered his posture and did not talk down to him. He talked to the old man in a very cordial and friendly manner for a while. The old man then relaxed his guard and was not so nervous anymore.
"It's rare for me to see a noble man come to this farm."
"Don't let the mud get on your boots."
Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile, "You can wash your boots if they get dirty."
"But if you despise the soil that gives birth to all things, then there is no place to wash your heart."
As soon as these words came out.
Not to mention the old farmer was shocked, even Chang Sun Chong and Yan Liben were greatly shocked.
Sometimes, when His Highness speaks, his intentions are very high.
"Uncle, don't think I'm disturbing you while you're working."
"Come and teach me how to use this plow."
Li Chengqian went down to the ground, asked for advice, and then tried to urge the old cow to move.
But you won’t know until you try. Once you try, you will realize that farming is extremely difficult.
He almost lost his grasp, causing Chang Sun Chong and Yan Liben to become nervous.
Your Highness has nothing to do, so why do such rough work?
"Where is the prince?"
Li Er and others arrived in casual clothes, but did not see Li Chengqian.
"Father, the Crown Prince has gone over there."
Li Lizhi stretched her neck to look, and just happened to see a group of people in the distance, "What about them?"
"Eh."
"That's the prince, right? Why is he working?"
"Ok?"
Everyone was surprised and looked over, trying their best to open their eyes wide to observe, their jaws dropped.
"The prince is plowing the field?"
(End of this chapter)