Li Shimin

Chapter 841 My father's official position is not worth mentioning

Inside the carriage, Li Xiaogong also had a dignified expression.

But Li Shimin had a strange expression on his face.

Seeing this, a trace of doubt flashed in Li Xuan's eyes.

"Your Majesty, do you know the source of the bomb explosion?"

"Boom!"

Just as Li Xuan finished speaking, there was another loud noise in the distance!
Zheng Fu, Li Wei and others outside the car followed the sound and locked on the location of the explosion. A team of personal guards rode their horses and rushed in the direction of the explosion!

at the same time.

On the bank of the Weihe River, one mile away from the convoy of Li Shimin and others, thousands of young and strong old farmers are forming a circle, each staring at the big hole in the middle that is bigger than a copper bell. !
After a while, after the group of young and strong came back to their senses, they all looked at Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and others with burning eyes, as if they were looking at gods.

"Master Mingfu is so powerful!"

"With this fetish, we will surely be able to dig ditches for all the fields in the cold winter!"

"Master Mingfu is kind, and it is a blessing for me and all the people in Weinan County to have Master Mingfu..."

"You folks and elders don't need to do this. This place has just been blasted and needs to be excavated quickly. Wait a little longer, and the ground below will be frozen and it will be difficult to dig!"

Li Chengqian waved his hand and urged in a soft voice, without falling into the flattery of the common people at all.

"Follow the orders of Master Mingfu!"

A group of young men hurriedly responded, and immediately a dozen young men took picks and shovels and jumped into the big pit to dig.

The upper layer of soil was frozen, but the soil two feet deep was still soft.

As long as the digging speed of these young and strong people exceeds the freezing speed of the cold wind, the land in front of them will never freeze.

Moreover, this is winter, the more you work hard, the warmer you will be.

Therefore, a group of young and strong men began to excavate each other.

Seeing the people digging in an orderly manner, a trace of satisfaction flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes.

Then, he turned around and gave instructions to the two middle-aged men behind him.

"Liu Xiancheng, Liu Xianwei, follow me to the next ditch, and continue to blow holes for the people!"

"Follow the orders of the Ming government!"

Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding looked at each other, and hurriedly followed Li Chengqian and others out.

After seeing the power of the bomb, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding were even more shocked.As the county lieutenant and county magistrate of Weinan County, the two were both from aristocratic families, and their knowledge is far from that of those ordinary people.

The magic weapon that can blow up such a big hole in the ground is obviously the magic weapon of the bomb that was passed down among the Tang family.

Bombs are artifacts in the military, and the court guards them extremely strictly.

And this Ming family can obtain such a fetish from Chang'an, the family background must be extremely deep, far beyond what they thought before, at least he is a child of the Duke's family!

Fortunately, they have been very respectful and obedient to this Xiaoming Mansion in the past few months!
Thinking about it, the two couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief!

"Darang be careful!"

Just as Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding were thinking, the guards brought by Li Chengqian beside them changed their expressions suddenly, and they quickly guarded in front of Li Chengqian and others, staring ahead with a full face of wariness.

"Who are you waiting for?"

At this time, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Dinglai discovered that at some point in the distance, a group of cavalry appeared.

These cavalrymen were all wearing armor and carrying steel knives on their waists. They were obviously generals of the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing this, the expressions of Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding changed slightly again. Thinking of the explosion just now, their eyes were full of worry. Could it be that the bomb was stolen by this Xiaoming Mansion?

However, what Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding didn't expect was that after seeing the Weinan County Ming Mansion behind the guards, they took another look at the pile of blasted holes behind them, and then they rode their horses directly to go back.

"Why are you running, and you haven't said who you are?"

Yuchi Baolin on the side was full of anger, and chased forward a few steps, shouting at the top of his voice.

Regardless, the group of strange cavalry had already disappeared behind the hill, Yuchi Baolin could only snort coldly with hatred all over his face.

"Da Lang, I always feel that these cavalrymen look familiar!"

A guard beside Li Chengqian reported carefully.

"Ok?"

Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and the others immediately looked at the guard.

"Li Gai, have you seen those cavalry before?"

"I also ask Da Lang to forgive me. The villain just thinks it looks familiar, but I can't remember exactly where I saw these cavalry!" The guard quickly replied.

"Forget it if you can't remember!"

Li Chengqian waved his hand casually, "These cavalry should be attracted by the sound of bombs waiting for us, just be careful later!"

"Yes, Dalang!"

A group of guards reported the report solemnly, and only they, the guards, knew the meaning of Da Lang's caution.

Immediately, several guards went directly in the direction where the group of cavalry disappeared just now.

As for Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and others carried a box of bombs and continued to dig the next ditch.

……

In the carriage, facing Li Xuan's puzzled gaze, Li Shimin smiled sarcastically.

"Xuan Ba, two days ago, Gao Ming asked me for a hundred bombs to dig ditches for the common people!"

"clever?"

Hearing this, both Li Xuan and Li Xiaogong couldn't help being taken aback.

Immediately, he thought about it.

Both of them vaguely guessed why Li Shimin suddenly came to Weinan County for a private visit!
Moreover, they were all brought out!
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere became a little awkward for a while.

Fortunately, not long after, the guard who went out to investigate came back.

"My lord, it was Da Lang who brought all the young men and a group of common people to blow up holes on the bank of the Wei River one mile away!"

The awkward atmosphere in the carriage immediately dissipated.

Li Xiaogong said with a strange face, "You actually used bombs to blow up potholes and helped those common people dig ditches, you are even more prodigal than this king!"

Li Shimin said, "Since Gao Ming is here, I'll take a look later!"

Li Xuan curled his lips, obviously he was worried about Li Chengqian and the bomb, and he still made such an excuse.

Afterwards, after Li Shimin got off the carriage, he also got out of the carriage.

It's just that the group hasn't gone far.

Li Wei brought a group of personal guards and escorted a few men with knives over.

"Master, I'm waiting to catch some thieves hiding in the distance and coveting the convoy!"

"A thief?"

Li Xuan, Li Shimin and the others couldn't help but stare blankly, and looked towards those 'thieves'.

But they didn't want to. When those 'thieves' saw Li Shimin, Li Xuan and the others, they knelt on the ground and saluted with a plop.

"The villain sees His Majesty, sees His Royal Highness King Jin!"

Li Shimin: "..."

Li Xuan: "..."

After the misunderstanding was resolved, Li Shimin, Li Xuan and the others changed directions and headed straight for the direction Li Chengqian and the others were going.

After walking for about a cup of tea, several people saw that Li Chengqian and others had led a group of ordinary people back far away.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

After the two loud bangs, dust flew up from the banks of the Weihe River, and two large holes as high as a person were directly blown out.

"Master Mingfu is so powerful!"

"Thank you, Master Mingfu..."

After being shocked for a while, all the common people around gathered around and cheered happily!
Similarly, Li Chengqian didn't take any credit for it, and after ordering the common people to go down to dig quickly, he brought Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and others, as well as Weinan county magistrate and county magistrate, to rush to the next excavation site.

However, as soon as he walked out of the crowd, Li Chengqian inexplicably felt something was wrong, and looked up behind him.

Seeing this, the whole person froze immediately!
"Mingfu, what's wrong?"

Wang Xuance and Fang Yizhi beside him, as well as the county magistrate Liu Yuanchu and the county magistrate Liu Ding also sensed something was wrong, and looked back along Li Chengqian.

Immediately, Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and others were overjoyed at first, then shocked.

As for Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding, subconsciously they whispered to Li Chengqian: "My lord of the Ming family, these few people have extraordinary bearing, and there are soldiers guarding them, they must be the dignitaries of the Tang Dynasty, so they cannot be recruited..."

"This government knows!"

Li Chengqian came back to his senses and replied quietly.

Immediately, he quickened his pace and greeted him.

"I've seen Aye, and all of you uncles!"

Behind him, Wang Xuance, Fang Yizhi and the others also rushed up to greet him with respectful faces.

"I've seen the proprietor, I've seen Aye, I've seen all the uncles!"

Because they all came to Weinan to conceal their identities, Li Chengqian and Fang Yizhi all changed their names.

However, the newly changed name is a bit awkward to call. When it is not necessary, Li Chengqian, Fang Yizhi and others do not directly call each other's name.

"Aye, why are you here?"

After seeing the ceremony, Li Chengqian asked subconsciously.

"Old man, let's see how you, kid, govern Weinan County?" Li Shimin said.

"Thank you, Aye, for your concern!"

Li Chengqian hurried back with a grateful expression on his face.

"Hmph, let tens of thousands of people in Weinan County brave the cold winter to dig ditches here, what a caring parent official!"

Li Shimin didn't appreciate it, but said with a calm face.

This surprised Li Chengqian, and quickly raised his head to look at Li Shimin.

However, he found that Li Xuan, Fang Xuanling and others beside him were all smiling.

Something seems wrong?

Li Chengqian's heart moved, he suddenly thought of something, he was slightly relieved, and was about to explain.

However, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding stood up and saluted Li Shimin.

"Weinan County Prime Minister Liu Yuanchu and county lieutenant Liu Ding have seen all of you nobles!"

"Please, gentlemen, please don't blame the Master Mingfu. Li Mingfu is a subordinate official and others who have been in Weinan for decades, and the Mingfu who is the most compassionate to the people I have encountered..."

Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding directly praised Li Chengqian again, and at the same time explained why these common people came to dig ditches in winter, which was similar to what those old farmers said.

Li Shimin nodded slowly, his expression slightly relaxed.

"I see!"

Seeing that Li Shimin no longer reprimanded Li Chengqian, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding hurriedly stood aside.

This nobleman obviously has a great background, and they are not qualified to have a direct dialogue with people.

Li Chengqian also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, let's get on with it!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and said.

"This……"

Li Chengqian was startled, the emperor of Tang Dynasty came to inspect Weinan County, he, the magistrate of Weinan County, left His Majesty behind, and took his subordinates to blow up holes?

"Aye came to Hai'er to rule the county, why did Hai'er abandon Aye, and go to blow ditches for the common people with Xuan Ce and others?"

"Then you want to abandon the people you rule?"

Li Shimin asked, "They came to the river to dig ditches in this extremely cold weather, just waiting for your bombs to help them, but you want to abandon them?"

Li Chengqian: "..."

"Uncle, I can help my brother to blow up the big hole!"

On the side, Li Chenglu said expectantly.

"you?"

Li Shimin and Li Xuan laughed for a while.

Li Xuan rubbed Li Chenglu's head, and said: "The bomb is very dangerous, you are still young, you can't go!"

"Old man, go to Weinan County for a stroll and see what kind of situation you have managed Weinan County. Hurry up and blow up ditches!"

Li Shimin said with an indisputable expression.

"Yes, Ayer!"

Li Chengqian hurriedly cupped his hands in salute.

Immediately, he took a group of people and walked out.

"But Aye, the boy really wants to follow the elder brother to blow up the ditches!"

Looking at Li Chengqian and others going away, Li Chenglu looked longing.

"In such cold weather, you are not afraid of freezing your face!"

Li Xuan rubbed Li Chenglu's head again, then followed Li Shimin and continued to Weinan County.

……

"I have been working with the Ming Mansion for three or four months. I still don't know which nobleman's house in Chang'an City the Master of the Ming Mansion is from? Dare I ask the Lord of the Ming Mansion, who is the nobleman just now?"

On the bank of the Wei River, the county magistrate Liu Yuanchu and the county magistrate Liu Ding asked curiously.

Li Chengqian was taken aback, and then said directly: "My father's official position is not worth mentioning, and he doesn't have much power in the court!"

The county magistrate Liu Yuanchu and the county lieutenant Liu Ding naturally looked disbelieving. They didn't have much power. They could directly squeeze out the former Weinan county magistrate, and they could still ask for a hundred bombs from the imperial court?
After thinking about it, Li Chengqian continued: "It's just that the surname is Li, so some things are easier to handle than ordinary officials!"

A clan surnamed Li?

Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding couldn't help being startled, and hurriedly bowed their hands to Li Chengqian again.

"It turned out to be a relative of the Tian family, forgive me for being negligent!"

At the same time, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding subconsciously flashed through the minds of Hejian County King, Jin King, Huai'an County King, Rencheng King... and dozens of Tang clansmen.

"We are all ministers of His Majesty, why do you need to look outside like this?"

Li Chengqian chuckled and walked forward.

There are still more than 30 ditches to be blown up, and he doesn't have time to discuss matters with Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding here.

Behind them, Liu Yuanchu and Liu Ding bowed their hands again and again, feeling rejoiced again.

As for Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others on the other side, they sat directly in the carriage and entered Weinan County.

Then, I went shopping in Weinan County.

After a lap, Li Shimin, Li Xuan and others all looked satisfied, and at the same time they were relieved.

The county governed by Li Chengqian, the prince of the Tang Dynasty, is considered a success. Although he did not see much achievement, there was no incident of bullying men and women in the county. Full of smiles.

Especially for that Xiaoming mansion, he would boast a few words from time to time, the officials are clear and bright!

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(End of this chapter)