Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 408

Gao Ming threw the gold ingot to Zhang Liang, Zhang Liang immediately caught it, and saluted Gao Ming overjoyed.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness, for the reward!"

"Haha, no courtesy!"

Seeing this scene, all the officials present were taken aback.

Really gave it?

In Datang, a catty is 16 taels, and the gold ingot in Gao Ming’s hand is more than a catty at least. If converted into copper coins, it is almost two hundred coins, which is equivalent to two or three years for their third-rank officials. salary!
But now, just because Zhang Liang said "Goguryeo is guilty of disrespect", Gao Ming actually rewarded him with this money?

This money is too easy to earn, right?

Could it be that the prince and Zhang Liang colluded long ago, just to amuse everyone?

Just as these officials were full of doubts, another general stood up.

Everyone knows this general, he is Xue Wanche, Duke of Wu'an County.

This person is super powerful in military force, he can be regarded as the number one fierce general in the Tang Dynasty, and he has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and now he is officially appointed as the Great General of Youwuwei.

It's a pity that although Xue Wanche has military power, he lacks resourcefulness, so Li Shimin didn't let him go when he went south to Ryukyu and Luzon Island and west to South Vietnam.

But Gao Ming really likes this kind of guy with well-developed limbs and a simple mind. He is easy to fool, easy to buy, and can be used as cannon fodder at critical moments. He can be called "a good subordinate of the Tang Dynasty".

With this in mind, when Gao Ming saw Xue Wanche standing up, he immediately smiled brightly at Xue Wanche.

"It turned out to be Lord Wu'an. What can Lord Wu'an teach me about the crimes against Goguryeo?"

"Uh...this..."

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Xue Wanche was a little dumbfounded.

Just now he saw Zhang Liang took a large gold ingot, and he stood up out of excitement. How could he have thought about the guilt of Goguryeo?

But now that Gao Ming asked, it was impossible not to speak, so he racked his brains and pondered for a while, then gritted his teeth, and cupped his hands at Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness, the last general thinks that Quan Gai Suwen is even more ambitious, so he should be killed!"

Hearing this, all the officials present immediately rolled their eyes.

Zhang Liang said before that Goguryeo was guilty of disrespect, and it was justified anyway. You can just say "Quan Gai Suwen's wolf ambition" and you're done. Isn't this too perfunctory?
Just want to reward money?What a daydream!
Thinking of this, many ministers gloated at Xue Wanche, wanting to see how he made a fool of himself.

But what they didn't expect was that Gao Ming burst out laughing at this moment.

"Hahahaha, Mr. Wu'an County is so insightful, he deserves a reward, let's go!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Ming took out a large ingot from the box again, and threw it towards Xue Wanche.

Xue Wanche never thought that Gao Ming would give him a reward at all, and he was stunned for a moment. However, as the top general of the Tang Dynasty, his reaction was also very quick. The moment before the gold ingot hit him, he immediately stretched out his hand and threw it away. catch.

Feeling the heavy weight of the gold ingot in his hand, Xue Wanche couldn't be more grateful to Gao Ming at this moment.

"His Royal Highness, this is giving me face! I can't bear to see me make a fool of myself in front of so many ministers. I, Xue Wanche, will remember this kindness!"

Thinking of this, he immediately knelt down on one knee towards Gao Ming, and then clasped his fists together.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness, for the reward!"

The Tang Dynasty is not in favor of kneeling, even between superiors and subordinates, bowing is a great gift, except for sacrifices, officials generally do not kneel, except for one case.

That is to show loyalty!

This was already the default unspoken rule in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, and of course everyone present understood it, so when they saw Xue Wanche kneeling towards Gao Ming, many people's expressions changed.

"This Xue Wanche actually knelt down in front of the emperor to show his loyalty to the prince. Does he have a brain?"

Not only the ministers, even Li Shimin's face was a little helpless.

"I have known for a long time that Xue Wanche has no brains, but I didn't expect him to be so brainless..."

Although he felt uncomfortable, Li Shimin didn't intend to do anything to Xue Wanche. After all, although Xue Wanche was a bit stupid, he was a meritorious minister of the Tang Dynasty, and he married Li Yuan's daughter, Princess Danyang, and he was considered his brother-in-law.

More importantly, Li Shimin also wanted to see what kind of medicine Gao Ming was selling.

Under Li Shimin's interested gaze, Gao Ming immediately stepped forward to help Xue Wanche up.

"Don't be too polite, Lord Wu'an, it's just a game, don't take it too seriously, let's invite you quickly!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

Seeing Gao Ming coming to help him in person, Xue Wanche thanked Gao Ming again and saluted before standing up.

Seeing him standing up, Gao Ming smiled and nodded, then looked at the ministers around him.

"Then, is there anyone who can tell the crimes of Goguryeo? It's just a game. Don't be too cautious!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, many people present were ready to move. After all, even a reckless man like Xue Wanche had received the bounty, so there was no reason why they couldn't get it.

At this time, almost everyone felt that Gao Ming took the opportunity to distribute benefits to everyone, so as to buy people's hearts.

The reason why Goguryeo is used as an example is just a name and has no practical significance.

That being the case, it doesn't matter if you open your mouth. Who would think that there is too much money?
Thinking of this, everyone stood up one after another.

"My minister thinks that Goguryeo showed his surrender to the Tang Dynasty, but did not come to pay tribute. This is a crime of disrespect!"

"His Royal Highness, Silla sent envoys to the court, but Goguryeo intercepted and killed them halfway. This is treason and should be cut down!"

"His Royal Highness, I think that..."

Seeing the ministers scrambling to report Goguryeo's crimes, the smile on Gao Ming's face became wider and wider. He didn't even care what the ministers said, as long as someone opened his mouth, he would directly reward him with money.

However, the rewards of Gao Ming are also different. For those who only mentioned the crimes against Goguryeo, Gao Ming rewarded silver ingots. A reward of gold ingots will be given.

The ministers present were all human beings, and they soon discovered this, so at the back, after basically everyone stood up, they all said that Goguryeo should be crusade, and some even listed strategies for crusade.

Gao Ming was not stingy either, as long as the other party said the key word "crusade", Jin Yuanbao would be thrown out with a "crack".

Seeing this scene, Li Shimin, who was sitting above, suddenly showed a clear smile on his face.

"I see!"

In fact, not only Li Shimin saw it, but also ministers known for their resourcefulness such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.

Looking at the ministers scrambling to be the first to shout "Goguryeo will be defeated", and Gao Ming who is throwing money out, there is a wry smile on their faces.

"His Royal Highness is using money to silence everyone, but His Majesty has maintained an acquiescing attitude. I am afraid that it will not be long before our Great Tang will face another war!"

(Volume [-] I Ended as the Prince)

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