Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 329

Puzhou, Yellow River Dam Camp

The furnishings in Zheng Renji's big tent can be described as piled up like a mountain. It's not that he has been greedy for gold and silver, and he is not used to carrying so many bottles and jars like other officials, but that the books in the tent are all neatly arranged. The code became a hill.

Looking at these books lying quietly there, people can't feel the smell of books. Compared with the mud outside, this place is like a paradise.

"Third brother, Cen Zhongshu is a master in black and white, Gu Xiangxin must have taught you everything, how about, let's play a game?" Looking at a set of Go on the coffee table, Li Chengqian smiled asked aloud.

"His Royal Highness, the son of a thousand gold, can't sit still, this flood is not like an army formation, it is more cruel and ruthless than that. Your Highness is the foundation of the country, so you should not fall into danger lightly."

Seeing Li Ke's respectful and respectful appearance, Li Chengqian laughed in his heart, this third child is even more skilled than a monkey when covered in hair.

Obviously he is afraid of death, making it seem like he is a loyal minister.It is said that traitors seem loyal and falsehoods seem true. Regardless of Li Ke's young age, I have to say that he has such a talent.

"Okay, third son, what a big deal. If you die in the river, you won't die on the road. Don't learn from Wei Zheng. Come on, come on, come on, don't talk about it." After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian said Gu did it.

In chess, what you fight for is your psychological quality. This kind of situation can test people the most.I'm just bored, so let's take a closer look at the king of Wu, who is praised as "the hero like me" for the emperor.

Well, the prince has already said so, so he has no excuse to refuse.Sitting is sitting down, Li Ke is complaining in his heart while sitting down, isn't this crazy?Since ancient times, which crown prince has vowed to live and die with the levee.

Besides, I'm still young, if Zheng Renji and the others don't live up to it today, then I'll have to explain it too.

"Third brother, don't give up to Gu because of your face, Gu can tell." Just look at this chess game, Li Ke is absent-minded, if his level is really like this, then you have to ask Cen Wenwen, how does he, a chess master, train his students.

Li Ke couldn't help but blushed when he was touched by the crown prince, and then said: "How can my younger brother's tricks compare with yours, where can we talk about whether to give in or not!

Brother Chen, I heard that you used to spend an hour every day playing chess with Duke Zhao and Master Zhang.The younger brother believes that in the clan, no one can beat you except the emperor. "

Before Li Chengqian opened his mouth to refute, Li You, who was wearing armor, ran in, gave a military salute, and then said: "Brother, twenty thousand shi of grain has already been thrown in, and Zheng Shilang and the others have brought out another ten thousand shi. Shi. ​​But they said that they are not sure, so please move the car."

Li Chengqian ignored his younger brother's persuasion, and fixed his eyes on the chessboard, as if the monstrous flood outside was not as important as this chess game.

Pa, after making a steady move, he said lightly: "I'm not going there, I'm just waiting for you to fill in the gaps. You can bring all the guards outside and tell Zheng Renji and the two of you that if you don't succeed, Then you will become benevolent." After finishing speaking, he raised his chin and woke up Li Ke, it was his time to settle down. .
Until the evening, Li You, Zheng Renji, and Wang Shuzhi stood in the tent like mud monkeys, while Li Chengqian put down the chess pieces in his hand, let go of Li Ke who had been trampled by him for most of the day, and walked in front of the three with a smile.

"The embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by ant nests. Building dikes and dams is related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. It can be said that it is not prudent. Today's incident is just a reminder to us. We have to think ahead about everything. What's the point of holding Buddhism temporarily?" Well, after worshiping the Bodhisattva and Guanyin, who will show the spirit when things come to an end."

"Wang Inspector, although the water is a little bigger this year, I just remember that the imperial court has spent enough money to repair the river in the past two years. You are not doing well in this area! If the breach cannot be blocked today, the consequences will be serious. do you know?"

Plop, after listening to the prince's words, Uncle Wang knelt down at once, and began to kowtow, and said while kowtow: "Your Highness, Your Highness, I am afraid of death, I will lose face of your Majesty, lose the face of the court!" Face, but I dare not be greedy for the money that governs the river, minister, minister."

Looking at Wang Shuzhi, who was speaking incoherently and kowtowing like garlic, Li Chengqian waved his hand to signal him to get up first. This governor is really timid, so let someone finish his sentence.

"Gu didn't say that you were greedy for the state's money. What Gu meant was that the money should be spent wisely. For the same money, if different officials are used to repair it, the quality of the dams will be different.

Why is this? Is it because the officials in my Tang Dynasty are all corrupt officials?If you don’t look alone, the problem lies in your own heart. When you encounter troubles, you hide, and you can push it away. Then why are you still an official? Wouldn’t it be better to return to your hometown to work in agriculture? "

"Gu heard Zhao Guogong say before, this person, you can't just watch him for one day, you have to watch him for a year, because you can see him clearly. Gu is not the one who beats people to death with a stick. If your assessment this year is low If not, then the governor will be replaced, well, you can step back."

Controlling anger is a compulsory course for an emperor. Although he was very dissatisfied with the governor of Puzhou, Li Chengqian decided to let him go.If I punished him seriously today, wouldn't it appear that I was too narrow-minded. Furthermore, although the position of the crown prince was important, he was not the emperor after all. I couldn't dismiss whoever I wanted, and my father would be overwhelmed.

"Zheng Shilang, we don't have much contact with each other, and we don't know each other well enough. I have always heard people say that you are an official. Now that you can plug this hole, it shows that there is no one under the name. Your servant is still qualified."

After hearing Li Chengqian's compliment, Zheng Renji hurriedly replied: "I am deeply favored by Your Majesty, what I have done is only to fulfill my duty, and I do not deserve such a compliment from Your Majesty."

From Zheng Renji's point of view, what the crown prince said just now to Wang Shuzhi may not mean to beat him up. Hey, who made his daughter the emperor's favorite concubine? People should be on guard against him.

"You don't have to be too humble. I still know how much the king of Qi weighs. For this kind of local practice, he may not be able to catch up with the one just now. It is all thanks to you that he can keep the 50 shi of grain today. Go back to Chang'an alone." I will personally ask His Majesty for your credit in the future.".
After Zheng Renji and Li You left, Li Chengqian handed a cup of tea to Li Ke, and said indifferently: "Cen Zhongshu is indeed a close minister of the emperor, and he really has a unique vision. Such an official should be promoted quickly, isn't it?"

What the prince said made Li Ke's heart skip a beat. He had done something wrong, and of course he was afraid of ghosts knocking on the door, especially if it was an evil ghost like the prince.

Then he bit the bullet and said good things, Zheng Renji was appreciated by His Majesty and the Crown Prince, that was the blessing he had cultivated in three lifetimes.

"Third brother, you are very secretive today!" After speaking, a meaningful smile appeared on Li Chengqian's face.

(End of this chapter)