"What gift does the pheasant slave have?" Li Shimin asked with great interest.

Li Lizhi took out a scroll from a long wooden box and spread it out on the desk.

What entered Li Shimin's eyes was a schematic diagram of a large garden, and the top of his head read: "Chang'an Botanical Garden".

The introduction says that Chang'an Botanical Garden covers an area of 2,170 acres, and the botanical garden has 15 special plant gardens such as Hancheng Lake Scenic Area, Bonsai Art Museum, Tropical Plant Viewing Hall, Science Museum, Rose Art Square, Covered Bridge Water Pavilion, Lake Island, Water Lotus, Step by Step Stacked Water, etc., and forms 15 plant special gardens such as Pine and Cypress Garden, Peony Garden, Peony Garden, Rose Garden, Cherry Garden, Peach Garden, Begonia Garden, Lilac Garden, Aquatic Botanical Garden, Special-shaped Botanical Garden, Wet Botanical Garden, etc., which will bring together 1136 species of various plants and hundreds of thousands of trees.

The botanical garden is large-scale, beautiful and functional. In the botanical garden, the grass and trees are verdant, and the flowers are beautiful, you can enjoy the freshness and joy between the blue sky and the clear water, and listen to the song of the finger birds. Breathe in the aroma of exotic flowers and plants, and fully feel the embrace of nature. The trees and landscape bonsai in the Bonsai Art Museum integrate gardening, painting, calligraphy, and poetry in the Bonsai Art Museum, showing the essence of a bonsai kingdom.

The botanical garden is divided into two parts: an indoor exhibition hall and an outdoor exhibition area......

In addition, there are two letters in the box, one is a letter from Li Zhi, saying that the construction of the botanical garden in Chang'an is to fulfill the filial piety of the father and the mother, so that the father and the mother can enjoy the beautiful plants of the Tang Dynasty in Chang'an, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The other letter was a letter of recommendation from Li Zhi's teacher, Yu Zhining. He suggested that Li Zhi should be in charge of preparing for the establishment of a botanical garden, and through this project, Li Zhi's talents would be improved.

Li Shimin is very happy, and he also thinks that this is a good way to make Li Zhi grow.

After Li Shimin praised Li Zhi a few words, he fell into deep thought.

Li Shimin read the introduction and immediately found several problems, one of which was that he remembered that he had rewarded Li You with 3,000 acres of land, which was in Hancheng Lake, where Li You later developed into a villa area. The botanical garden was built in that location, and it must have something to do with Li You.

Second, the construction of a botanical garden requires a huge amount of money, and Yu Zhining mentioned in the letter that the funds for the construction of the botanical garden are all raised by Li Zhi. Where did Li Zhi get so much money, it is estimated that Li You's stinky boy is supporting him behind his back.

Second, the introduction mentioned the Science Museum, and among the plant species in the south, he saw a lot of unheard of plants. One of them is called a rubber tree, and he has some impressions, and Li You has mentioned the importance of this rubber many times before.

Li Shimin is extremely smart, through these things, he suddenly thought of something, and suddenly became a little excited.

Since this matter has something to do with Li You, and Li You has never done things without purpose. Rubber is said to be something that the ocean-going fleet is going to in the New World, and Li You suddenly wants to plant these things in the botanical garden, which shows a problem, that is, there is news for the ocean-going fleet, and it should be good news.

Li Shimin suddenly realized that Li You had always said that he would give him a big gift, and this may be what he said. If the ocean-going fleet returns, this gift is indeed very valuable. Li Shimin has been looking forward to this matter for a long time.

However, he still had a question in his heart: If the gift Li You said was this botanical garden, and this botanical garden was built in Chang'an City, then what the hell are Li You doing in Taishan?

Li Shimin said: "Lizhen, give your eldest brother electricity, just say that I agree with the pheasant slave to build a botanical garden, and hope that he can do a good job in this project." ”

Then, Li Shimin said: "You go and ask your fifth brother again, is there any news from the ocean-going fleet?" ”

Chang'an City, East Palace.

Li Chengqian, Li You and Li Zhi drank and chatted together.

Li Chengqian said: "Ninth brother, my father agreed that you are responsible for building the botanical garden, you can do it boldly and boldly, and your fifth brother and I will support you." ”

Li Zhi said happily: "Thank you, eldest brother, thank you, fifth brother." I was always worried that my father would not agree to this, but I didn't expect my father to really agree. ”

Li You smiled: "You really want to thank the eldest brother for this matter, it was all his good idea." ”

On the question of how to persuade Li Shimin to agree to Li Zhi's construction of a botanical garden, Li Chengqian considered that his and Li You's appearance might cause misunderstanding among others, especially Li Shimin and Empress Changsun might think that they had ulterior motives.

He proposed to first let Li You do the work of Yu Zhining, and then recommend Li Zhi through Ms. Yu Zhining. In this way, there will be no misunderstanding for anyone. Moreover, Yu Zhining, as Li Zhi's teacher, will be much easier for Li Shimin to accept it if he comes forward.

Although Li You didn't think so, he believed that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun could correctly understand their minds. However, he also believes that Li Chengqian's opinion is always serious.

In the end, things did develop according to Li Chengqian's assumption. It's a joy for all.

Li Zhi thanked Li Chengqian again. He said: "Big brother is in prison after all, and your idea is really good." ”

"Ninth brother, you also come to pat the eldest brother's ass, but I like it. Ha ha! Li Chengqian said happily.

Li You said: "Ninth brother, since the eldest brother said that he will fully support you, you can just let it go, it doesn't matter how much you spend." ”

Li Zhi was in a very good mood, praised again, and his mouth became neat. He said: "The eldest brother has the power, the fifth brother has money, and you all support the younger brother so much." I'm so blessed. ”

The three brothers continued to drink and chat, and were very happy.

Li You said: "There is another thing that even my father doesn't know!" Big brother and ninth brother, I want to tell you great news. ”

Li Chengqian was of course very happy about Li You's trust in him. Li Zhi heard that there was something that Li Shimin didn't know, but Li You was willing to tell himself, and he suddenly felt a little flattered.

Together, the two brothers asked, "What's the good news?" ”

Li You told them that there was news about the ocean-going fleet and that he had sent the fleet to meet them.

Li Chengqian was very happy, and he said with some joy: "This is really great news!" I've been sweating for you, after all, it's been three years. I've heard a lot of people talking behind your back, and they've all pressed it down for you. If there is no more news from the ocean-going fleet, I am afraid that something will go wrong.

That's great, it's great news! ”

When the ocean-going fleet set off, Li Zhi was only 11 years old, and he didn't know much about the affairs of the ocean-going fleet, and he didn't quite understand the meaning of the ocean-going fleet.

Seeing Li Zhi's ignorant appearance, Li Chengqian told him about the ocean-going fleet. Li Zhi was also happy, he was very smart, and immediately thought of the relationship between the Botanical Garden and the ocean-going fleet.

He said, "Fifth brother, no wonder you have to hurry up and build a botanical garden." The plant seeds obtained from the New World can be planted in the botanical garden, and their growth habits can be observed at any time, so that they can be popularized and planted in Datang in the future. I didn't understand why there was a science museum built inside, it turned out to be this function. That's a great way to do it. ”

Li You praised: "The ninth brother is smart, and he guessed the intentions of me and your eldest brother at once." These plants are very important to Datang, so that the people of Datang no longer have to worry about food. It can also play a great role in promoting the economic development of the entire Datang.

Ninth brother, this matter is a great responsibility. If you do this well, you have established great merits for your father and the Tang Dynasty. ”

Li Zhi was instigated, he completely abandoned the steady image he had cultivated for a long time, patted his chest and said that he would definitely do his best, and after his death, he would complete this important mission for his father and the imperial court.

Li You said: "However, this matter should not be rumored about. I'm going to use this to accomplish a big mission. This matter must be kept strictly confidential. ”

Li Chengqian and Li Zhi said they would keep it a secret.

After finishing the meal, Li Zhi was anxious to go back to study the preparation for the construction of the botanical garden. Li Chengqian and Li You began to discuss how to use the ocean-going fleet and continued to dig holes.

The Marshal's Mansion of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Li Lizhi took a telegram and said, "Father, the fifth brother has called you." ”

Li Shimin asked: "What did he say?" ”

Li Lizhi said: "Father, this telegram is top secret, and you can only translate it yourself. ”

Li Shimin knew that Li You had something important to say, so he said, "Okay, you go down first." ”

After Li Lizhen left, Li Shimin took out the code book and translated Li You's message.

The message said; "Congratulations to the Emperor, the ocean-going fleet has news and will be back in the near future."

Li Shimin was very excited, he got up excitedly and paced a few steps on the ground. Then I went on.

Li You said: "Please keep this matter a secret for the time being. Erchen has several issues that need to be resolved.

First, Erchen's mother is Erchen's grandfather, and there is nothing wrong with the original drawings when he built a tomb in Wuwei, but he was secretly manipulated. Second, the Flying Tigers have always had strict military discipline and have never had an incident of disturbing the people. Just because the Flying Tiger Army built a training base in Mount Tai, there was a serious conflict with the local people. The Flying Tiger Army has already called me to explain the situation, and the matter is definitely not the result of the investigation of the Qizhou Assassin History.

This kind of thing is obviously someone making trouble behind the scenes, which shows that there is still a mastermind behind the scenes in the court. If they are not found, sooner or later it will be a major hidden danger.

The son had a request, asking his father to act in a big drama together like he did with Lu Dongzan back then. My father's acting skills won the Best Actor Award that year, and I hope that my father will show his might and perform another good show. ”

Li Shimin trusts Li You very much, and he also feels that there must be something wrong behind what Li You said. He decided to cooperate with Li You and others to perform this play.

He remembered what happened to Lu Dongzhan back then, and said with a smile: "Although I don't know who you stinky boy is digging for, Lao Tzu will play this play with you again." Ha ha. ”