Arriving in the Tang Dynasty, Zhangsun Chong was deeply nostalgic for his past life, but unknowingly became enchanted by the people and things here. The common folk were simple and lovely, his brothers were rascals without shame or integrity, and his parents were kind and loving...

  Chang Sun rushed to the kitchen and made a braised lobster, lunch was very rich. The lobsters caught by Li Chengqian and others today were braised in oil, fragrant and mouth-watering, making everyone's mouth water.

  At first, because the emperor and empress were present, everyone was very dignified, and everything followed the noble dining etiquette. However, after the oil-braised lobster was served, Li Er took the lead in picking one up, personally peeled one for Empress Longsun, peeled one for Li Chengqian, peeled one for Li Ke, and finally peeled one for himself and threw it into his mouth.

  Everyone saw the emperor and took action, what's there to be ashamed of! They all stretched out their hands to peel off and eat, with sauce dripping from the corners of their mouths.

  Li Chengqian and Li Ke were so moved to receive food from their father for the first time, they swallowed it in one gulp, forgetting what flavor it was, only staring at the two small oily mouths, smiling foolishly.

  Empress Changsun knew of Li's inner regret and was naturally delighted to see the filial scene between father and son.

  Changsun Wu, as a filial son, peeled the lobster meat for his parents and younger siblings before peeling some for himself. During lunch, they ate with great relish, especially Li Er, Changsun Empress, who was delighted to see her two little cubs eat more than they did in the palace, no wonder their bodies were much sturdier.

  After lunch, Li Er smiled and said: "Chonger, come on, accompany me to the fields for a walk, and tell me all about rice."

  "Father Emperor, I want to go too!" Li Chengqian didn't know Li Er's true intention and suggested following him.

  Empress Zhangsun patted Li Chengqian's shoulder and said, "You few younger ones can't go out. Today I want to check your homework. Those who can't recite their books will follow me back to Chang'an today."

  As soon as they heard that they were going back to Chang'an, the little ones fell silent. Chang'an only had deep palaces and large courtyards, with high walls that could only encircle a small patch of sky, unlike in the countryside where one's gaze could stretch far into the distance.

  Chang Sun followed closely behind Li Er, waiting for him to speak up.

  "Chong'er, what kind of person do you think I am?" Li Er asked, gazing at the lush green rice fields, as if they were chatting about family matters.

  Zhang Sun Chong knew about all those things he said that morning. If he couldn't placate Li Er, then he would have no good days ahead of him.

  "Your Majesty, I know you're worried that I'll take advantage of having seen the old immortal and plot a rebellion!" Changsun Wuji said with a carefree smile. Rather than beating around the bush, it's better to get straight to the point and have everything out in the open.

  Li Er was taken aback. He indeed thought so in his heart, but he prided himself on being a straightforward person, yet he couldn't be as direct as Zhangsun Chong, and could only smile awkwardly twice.

  "How did you know?"

  "Haha, it's human nature to fear the unknown. But I, Zhangsun Chong, swear here that I will never betray the Great Tang, nor will I betray Your Majesty." Zhangsun Chong said solemnly.

  "What can you use to convince me?" Li Er was also smiling, an old fox and a young fox.

  "To the people of the world, you are the Emperor, and I am your subject; you love your people like children, so you won't mistreat me. To the Changsun family, you are my aunt's husband, my uncle-in-law, who values relationships, so you will definitely care for me. To my father, you are his good brother, my paternal uncle, who values righteousness, so you will definitely respect me. In terms of emotions, I have not betrayed the Emperor, Uncle-in-law, or Paternal Uncle."

  "What about reason?" Li Er raised an eyebrow and continued to ask, he actually wanted to hear what Chang Sun Chong had to say.

  "In the past, heroes emerged in chaotic times. What has happened is right and wrong, we cannot change it, what can be changed is the future. The turmoil of the previous Sui dynasty has already caused a decrease in population and barren land. Our great emperor has exceptional talent and strategy, sitting on the throne, with wise advisors like Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, and brave generals like Li Jing, as well as all the uncles who have followed the emperor through life and death. Now is the time for our Great Tang to recover and grow strong. I will not allow anyone to disrupt this good situation. Everyone hopes to leave a name in history, and I am no exception. However, there are many ways to be remembered for generations to come. I am willing to be a wise minister who assists the emperor, letting our people live a good life, and letting our Great Tang's prestige spread far and wide." Longsun Chong replied softly, gazing into the distance, as if trying to see the end of the sky.

  Li Er Dong's expression changed, and he hastily turned around, patting Li Chong's shoulders with both hands, saying: "Chong'er, I really didn't expect you to think this way! You have a rare opportunity, I thought you would have other ideas."

  Chang Sun Chong smiled and said, "If I were to be blinded by power, I might lose even more, including relationships and friendships. Chong Er is not a cold-blooded person, and power has no temptation for me. Who knows, maybe one day the old immortal will take a liking to me in my dreams, accept me as his disciple, and I'll leave the world behind to cultivate in seclusion."

  Li Er Yi heard that Zhang Sun Chong had thoughts of becoming a monk, and kicked him in the butt, scolding: "You rascal, you become a monk, letting my daughter live a widow's life!"

  Changsun Wu was stunned. In history, Changsun Wu was indeed Li Er's son-in-law and had married his legitimate niece, Princess Yongle. His status was noble. However, he was only 14 years old now, and it seemed that he hadn't even gotten engaged to Princess Yongle yet, so how could he have a daughter who was a widow?

  At the sight of Zhangsun Chong's completely nonchalant expression, he became even more enraged. This man did not believe in gods or Buddhas, only believing in the weapons and power in his hands. His beloved general Li Ji's son, Li Dequan, disliked both literature and martial arts, but was strangely fond of being a monk, and had even set up a small Buddhist shrine at home, not inheriting any of the strategic genius of his illustrious ancestors.

  Now Changsun Wuji has come again, wanting to escape the world and cultivate his Tao, wasting talent. If it were in the past, Changsun Wuji was unlearned and untalented, but since there were many sons in the Changsun family, in order to win over the meritorious families of the Great Tang, they would have taken another son of Changsun as a son-in-law. But now it's different, relying on that map and military strategy, as well as that super rice that hasn't been verified yet, Changsun Wuji's strange and bizarre encounter, Li Er can't help but re-examine Changsun Wuji, and when he returns, he will finalize the matter of marrying his daughter to Changsun Wuji with Empress Changsun.

  Li Er kicked his leg and Long Sun rushed forward, almost falling to the ground. He said: "My daughter is not someone who can be married off easily. Although you are ugly and have a bad figure, it's good that you are a loyal person. You must not treat Chang Le poorly!"

  Chang Sun Chong learned from Li Er's attitude that Li Er had already made his choice, and was willing to marry his beloved daughter to him, which was a sign of his favor and trust.

  "But Chang Le thinks I'm ugly!" Chang Sun's mind suddenly flashed back to the scene where Princess Chang Le ridiculed him last year. His current appearance was indeed not presentable, and he lacked confidence!

  "Compared to your old man, you're quite good-looking. Your old man was able to marry such a beautiful woman as your mother, can't you do the same? For men, looks are just one aspect, what's most important is talent and presence. You little brat, honestly take care of these 20 mu of rice paddies for me, not a single mistake is allowed." Li Er smiled and scolded, squatting at the edge of the rice paddy.

  "It's all because of you, Imperial Uncle. I, Chong'er, will definitely grow the best rice for Your Majesty, so that our Tang Dynasty people can have a full stomach sooner." Changsun Chong squatted beside Li Er, pulling out the weeds from the rice plants. This was not just about the rice, but also the smiling faces of the simple and honest Tang Dynasty people who would no longer go hungry.

  Li Erxing was quite tall, took off his shoes and socks, went down to the field to take a look around, nodded repeatedly and said: "Chong'er, this rice has many branches, but to reach the yield you mentioned, I still don't dare to believe it."

  "Uncle, as for whether you believe it or not, when the harvest comes, you'll naturally know. I must remind the Emperor first, if we really reap such a large harvest, how can we prevent these seeds from falling into the hands of foreign tribes?" Long Sun smiled complacently, these super rice varieties have strong adaptability and can grow as long as there is soil. If these high-yielding seeds are transmitted to other countries, their national strength will surely rise sharply, and it will be much more difficult to conquer the four seas in the future.

  "Alright, I'll just wait for this trouble to come and bother me!" Li Er said with a careless smile, treating it as a joke. The lush green rice fields, blown by the gentle breeze, presented wave after wave of green curves.

  At this time, Zhou came over and said: "I have come to report to Your Majesty that Li Gong, Fang Gong, Du Gong and other ministers have arrived!"

  "Go, listen to the seniors talk about the war and broaden your horizons." Li said with pride while putting on his shoes, these old guys were all seasoned veterans and had the capital to look down on the younger generation who hadn't seen bloodshed.