Tang Dynasty: What! My mother is actually Empress Zhangsun

After giving these instructions, Li Nian and Qin Huaiyu rode back to the city.

When they returned to the courtyard of Sujia Lane, they happened to open the door and saw Su Tan'er coming out with a dark face.

"Sister Tan'er."

Qin Huaiyu narrowed his eyes and looked delighted.

"You didn't come back last night, where did you go?"

With her hands on her waist, the little girl asked in an interrogative manner.

"I went out for a drink yesterday, got drunk, and didn't come back."

Li Nian scratched his head, a little embarrassed to reply

"Okay, I knew it!"

Su Tan'er took out a rolling pin from somewhere and was about to hit

"Qin Huaiyu, you actually took him to that kind of place"

"oops..."

Qin Huaiyu dodged quickly and said innocently:"God and earth, we went out of the city yesterday."

"Still lying!"

"You are noble, you are rich, you are amazing"

"Don't take him with you!"

The two of them chased each other all over the yard. Su Tan'er was so angry that she couldn't even speak. The rolling pin in her hand was like a sharp sword.

"Sister Tan'er, it's not what you think."

Qin Huaiyu begged for mercy with a look of collapse:"I have a brother who is sick, and I asked Brother Li to come over to treat him."

"We really got drunk together last night, we didn't go to that kind of place!"

The two were tired of chasing, holding their stomachs and panting, looking at Li Nian with suspicion.

"Is what he said true?"

"Who do you think I am?"

Li Nian didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said,"Brother Qin is telling the truth!"

Seeing Li Nian's burning eyes and sonorous tone, it didn't seem fake.

Su Tan'er probably believed it, but still pretended to be angry and said,"I don't care about you!"

"I just want to tell you, don't forget our mission of making money!"

"If you delay me from making money, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"

"Humph!"

Stomping her feet, she threw the rolling pin to Qin Huaiyu, clapped her hands, and left the small courtyard.

""Huh!"

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Li Nian heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Su Tan'er leave. He turned around to look at Qin Huaiyu, only to see him holding the rolling pin like a beloved object, looking at Su Tan'er's departing back with a look of dementia on his face.

"This chivalrous man!"

With a twitch of his mouth, Li Nian said unhappily:"They've all gone away!"

""Slurp!"

Wiping the saliva from the corner of his mouth, Qin Huaiyu said with a smile:"Sister Tan'er really cares about me. You can just wait at home. Why are you waiting here?"

"If he were to be cold and hungry, I would be so distressed!"

Seeing him so shameless, Li Nian did not hesitate to show his contempt.

"I bother!"

"Let's talk business!"

Turning his head, Qin Huaiyu's face changed again, and he said seriously:"If Brother Li wants to go to Wugong County tomorrow, I am willing to go with you."

Seeing Li Nian's puzzled eyes, he explained:"To be honest, there are many veteran soldiers of the border army in Wugong County. When we conquered the world, they made great contributions."

"Later, the war was over, and they were all old and didn't want to leave, so they gathered together."

"Wugong County is one of them."

"Those who lived in Wugong County were all soldiers under my father's command. I often visited them. Hearing what you said, I also want to go with you and contribute my strength."

"What do you think, Brother Li?"

Li Nian immediately smiled and said,"Of course, I'm worried about something."

Qin Huaiyu immediately patted his chest.

"Brother Li, if you have any problem, just tell me."

"That's right."

Inviting Qin Huaiyu to the main hall, Li Nian said,"General Gao said that many people in Wugong County are suffering from serious diseases, so a large amount of medicinal materials will be needed to treat them."

"I personally want to collect so many medicinal herbs, but I'm afraid it won't be possible in a short time...."

Qin Huaiyu immediately patted his chest and said,"It's a small matter, leave these things to me!"

"Thank you very much."

Li Nian bowed and smiled.

"well~"

"There are many old soldiers in Wugong County. They are all my father's former generals and I am familiar with them. It is only natural for me to do this."

Li Nian has already written the prescription and handed it to Qin Huaiyu.

"There is no rush for this matter. When you have prepared the herbs, we will set off again."

Qin Huaiyu laughed and said,"It's a small matter. I will prepare it for you tomorrow morning!""

"Wow."

Seeing him so heroic, Li Nian joked,"The Duke is indeed heroic."

"That's right!"

Qin Huaiyu didn't care, pretending to be cool and said:"Why not be a dude."

The two chatted for a while, and then Qin Huaiyu got up and left the courtyard.

After seeing Qin Huaiyu off, Li Nian found Su Yang again and asked him to hire two carts and find a few strong young men in Sujia Lane to go to Wugong together tomorrow.

Everything was ready, and Li Nian was ready to go out and go to the West Market.

He also needed to write tools to filter and analyze the mineral salt into table salt.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw a familiar face sticking out.

"Godfather?"

Li Nian was stunned and asked quickly,"Why are you standing at the door? Why don't you come in?"

Li Shimin came for a while, but when he saw Qin Huaiyu was there, he didn't come in.

"Ah, I just arrived."

He walked into the courtyard with his hands behind his back, and saw Li Nian bringing hot tea. The father and son did not go into the house, but sat down on the reclining chair in the courtyard.

"Godfather, are you worried about something?"

Seeing that Li Er looked worried, Li Nian couldn't help but ask

"Yes!"

Li Er took a sip of hot tea. In recent days, there have been heavy rains and disasters in various places. He was also very busy, so he didn't come.

Today, he finally finished dealing with government affairs. As soon as he had some free time, he thought of Li Nian for some reason, and left the palace.

"Godfather, why don't you tell me about it?"

Li Nian said with a smile

"You?"

Li Er glanced at him with a smile, then put down the teacup and said,"Well, I'll tell you."

"In recent days, heavy rains have caused serious damage to various places, and the banks of the Yongji Canal have been washed away."

"My superiors asked me to organize the people to repair the river bank. Work has already started in other places, but several counties near Chang'an have not yet gathered people."

"Your father is worried about this matter!"

After listening to this, Li Nian pondered for a moment and said,"Godfather, I wonder if there is a Wugong County here?"

"Oh?"

Li Er looked at Li Nian in surprise and asked,"How did you know?"

Seeing Li Er's reaction, Li Nian knew.

"If my godfather is worried about this, then my son may know."

Li Nian explained:"Yesterday, my son happened to treat a patient, and he told me that some poor people in Wugong County could not afford salt, so they boiled mineral salt for consumption."

"Mineral salt is poisonous salt. Many people have suffered from serious diseases because of it. Moreover, this disease is very common in Wugong County. I am afraid that the reason why we cannot send labor to repair the river embankment is because of this incident!"

"So that's it!"

Li Er stroked his beard, looked at Li Nian with satisfaction, and praised:"I didn't expect that you know so clearly about things that I, an official, don't know."

"It just happened!"

"Well, thanks for reminding me, otherwise, I'm afraid your father won't be able to sleep well these days!"

Li Er raised his beard and laughed.

Guangtong Canal is an important waterway for goods from Guandong and Jiangnan to enter Chang'an. If Guangtong Canal is blocked, there will be a shortage of food in the whole Guanzhong and Chang'an.

Chang'an has a population of one million. Once there is a shortage of food, what kind of disaster will it cause?

That's why Li Er is so distressed.

"Dad, you can sleep peacefully. I will go to Wugong County tomorrow and check on the situation for you.

Li Nian consoled him.

"oh?"

"Why are you going to Wugong County?"

"You have no official position, so it is not your turn to worry about this matter."

Li Er said with a smile

"I have a friend who is from Wugong County"

"After hearing that many people in his hometown were suffering from this disease, I decided to go and treat the sick people.

After hearing what Li Nian said, Li Er was also somewhat moved.

"Good boy, I didn't expect you to be so righteous!"

Li Nian also explained:"Most of the people living in Wugong County are old soldiers of the border army. They can't afford coarse salt, so they take risks to boil mineral salt. It's not easy."

"If I continue to suffer from illness, where is justice?"

"Godfather, you work in the court, see if you can do something for the backbone of the Tang Dynasty."

"At least, they did not obey the government's orders for a reason. If possible, can we not hold them accountable?"

After hearing Li Nian's words, Li Er's eyes were a little moist.

"What a backbone of the Tang Dynasty!"

"I know about this matter, don't worry, I will arrange it!"

Seeing Li Er nodded, Li Nian also instructed:"Godfather, don't force it, the officialdom is not easy, you should protect yourself first"

"Even if you fail, it doesn't matter. I will go to Wugong County tomorrow to treat the people. In two days, they will be able to work for the government."

Seeing that Li Nian thought of him first, Li Er was also a little moved. He stroked his beard and laughed:

"Good boy!"

"I understand. You don't have to worry about me."

With his worries resolved, Li Er felt better. He stood up, waved his sleeves and said,"Hurry up and make a fire. I'm hungry!"

Li Nian smiled and pointed to the sky, saying,"Godfather, it's only 2:45 p.m."

Li Er patted his belly and said,"I haven't eaten for two meals because of something on my mind!"

"......"

Li Nian smiled and said,"Okay, please sit down, the food will be ready soon!"

Then he rolled up his sleeves and went into the kitchen.

In the small courtyard, Li Er looked at the busy figure in the kitchen, his eyes full of joy.......