Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 339 I approve

At this time, footsteps were heard. Li Jing's son, Li Dejian, walked into the hall. After bowing, he said, "Father, Mother, I heard your conversation. I also want to go to the Zuixianlou Tavern to train. I don't want to be confined to this mansion and the military camp."

Li Jing turned around and looked at his son with a sharp gaze. "Dejian, you must understand that going to the tavern for training is not a leisurely trip. You will face many challenges. Do you have enough determination?"

Li Dejian straightened his body, his eyes firm. "Father, I am determined. Although I have learned a lot in the army, I also know that my experience is still limited. I heard that in that tavern, I can see all the world, and I am eager to go there to hone myself."

The wife looked at her son distressedly and said, "Dejian, you have never suffered any grievances since you were a child. I am worried that you will suffer there."

Li Dejian smiled and comforted his mother: "Mother, I have grown up and can endure hardships. Moreover, I feel that this is a rare opportunity that will definitely help me grow."

Li Jing nodded slightly, a look of relief on his face. "Okay, since you've made up your mind, I support you. But you must remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must persevere and never give up halfway."

Li Dejian replied, "I will follow my father's instructions and will definitely fulfill my mission."

At this point, Li Dejian also decided to go to Yuelai Tavern for training, and together with Wei Shuyu and Fang Yiai, he was about to join the tavern full of fireworks.

On this day, the sun tried hard to penetrate the winter clouds and cast some warmth.

Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing and other ministers agreed to go to the palace together, intending to report to the emperor about sending their children to Yuelai Tavern for training.

They were dressed in court robes and looked calm as they walked along the palace road.

On the way, he happened to meet Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong.

Cheng Yaojin spotted them from a distance and shouted, grinning, "Are you guys going to see the emperor too?"

Wei Zheng smiled and nodded, "Exactly. I have something I want to report to the Emperor. What about you?"

Qin Qiong stepped forward and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, we are the same. Yaojin and I have been thinking that they have changed a lot during their time at the Zuixianlou Tavern. We need to let the emperor know about this."

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled, "It seems great minds think alike. We are also going to the palace for this matter. Lord Wei, General Li and I are also planning to send the child to that tavern to gain some experience."

Li Jing nodded slightly. "The Zuixian Tower is indeed a great place for children to broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge. I believe the Emperor will approve of our idea."

Cheng Yaojin slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "That's great! If the emperor knew about this, he might even strongly support it!"

As they walked, they enthusiastically discussed the growth and gains that the children might gain in the tavern, and before they knew it, they had arrived outside the court.

They straightened their court robes, and with hopes for their children's future, they waited to see the emperor, hoping to get his support and approval for this matter.

As the ministers were talking, they suddenly heard a slightly puzzled voice: "What's going on? Why are you all here in such a cold weather? I remember you didn't attend court today?"

Everyone turned around and saw that it was Yuchi Gong, who was always quick-witted.

Cheng Yaojin went up to him with a smile, "Old Chi, you're here too! We have something to tell the Emperor. What's your business?"

Yuchi Gong laughed heartily after hearing this: "What you are talking about does sound good. But I am not here for this matter."

Yuchi Gong waved his hand, a look of helplessness on his face. "It's not military intelligence. My precious grandson was pestering me the other day for a rare toy, saying he saw someone else with it at the market and was crying and insisting on having it. As his grandfather, I couldn't resist, so I came to the palace to ask the emperor for advice on where I could find it."

Fang Xuanling smiled and joked, "General Yuchi, I didn't expect that a fierce general like you on the battlefield could be so subdued by a little kid at home."

Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere became more relaxed. Yuchi Gong pretended to be angry: "Humph, don't laugh, wait until your grandchildren will know what this is like."

After the laughter and joking, Wei Zheng said, "Let's not delay any longer and go to the palace to do our business. I hope the emperor will grant all our requests."

On a winter morning, the palace was still filled with a strong chill. The emperor was gently awakened by a eunuch in his warm bed.

He frowned slightly and muttered, "These people, it's so cold in winter, they come to me at this time, they must have something important to tell me."

Although he was somewhat reluctant, he still slowly stood up.

The eunuchs hurried forward and carefully put on the layers of court robes for the emperor.

While the emperor allowed them to serve him, he was thinking about the reason why the ministers came.

After dressing neatly, the emperor moved to the side hall and summoned the ministers waiting outside.

After everyone paid their respects, the Emperor raised his hand and said, "Everyone, get up! It's so cold. Why are you so anxious to see me?"

Wei Zheng was the first to step forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, we have come here to discuss a matter concerning the training of the younger generation. Recently, I heard that the children of General Qin and General Cheng have been gaining considerable experience at the Zuixianlou Tavern. The bustling crowds of people there allow the children to witness the various aspects of life and learn how to get along with others. Several of us would like to follow suit and send our children there for training, so we have come to seek Your Majesty's guidance."

After hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly, his eyes swept over everyone, and said, "Oh? Is that so?"

Qin Qiong hurried out and reported to the emperor in detail the various changes that had taken place in his child in the tavern, including how he had become much more sensible and capable, and had also learned a lot of business skills.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor smiled with satisfaction. "It's rare that you ministers are so dedicated to the children's growth. This Zuixianlou Tavern will allow the children to exercise in the marketplace, which is a good idea. I approve."

Several ministers knelt down to express their gratitude: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and we will definitely live up to your expectations."

At this time, Yuchi Gong also stepped forward and told the emperor about his grandson asking for rare objects, hoping to ask the emperor for some advice.

After hearing this, the emperor thought for a moment and pointed out the direction for him.

After listening to the ministers, the emperor's eyes flashed with interest and he said, "Wait, I will go with you. This tavern can change the children so much, I want to go too, what kind of place is it?"

Upon hearing this, the ministers were all stunned, and then they knelt down to dissuade him: "Your Majesty, it is freezing outside. You are a precious person, it is not appropriate for you to go out easily."

The emperor waved his hand and said with a smile, "That's fine. I've been in this palace for a long time, and I want to go out for a walk and experience the life of ordinary people. Besides, I also want to see what is so charming about this tavern that makes you feel so confident in sending your children here to train."

Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, the ministers had no choice but to get up and arrange the accompanying matters.

After a while, a low-key and compact team prepared to set off from the palace.