Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 533 The Years of the Fief
The Tang Dynasty "ruled the country by virtue", which was fundamentally different from the "rule the country by law" of later generations.

And the most obvious manifestation is that from top to bottom, when faced with a matter, the Tang Dynasty first judged whether it conformed to the law or not, but whether it conformed to human ethics or not.

To put it bluntly, it means that the subjective consciousness is very strong.

Gao Ming understands this point, so when convincing everyone, he chooses to win the favor of everyone first, so that when he talks about things next, everyone will not find fault.

Judging from the current situation, this strategy has been successful.

Looking at the peaceful scene above the court hall, Gao Ming suddenly smiled slightly, and then bowed his hands to everyone again.

"Everyone, although there is a limited number of years for the land rewards this time, why not remind everyone? Think about it, 70 years is enough for your grandsons, even great-grandsons, and great-great-grandsons to stand on their own. If they work hard, Datang will not treat them badly in the future!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, everyone immediately glanced at each other, then nodded slightly.

"His Royal Highness said well!"

"Yeah, people often say that 70 years is enough to confine one's wife to one's son!"

"Yeah yeah……"

Just when everyone nodded their heads in agreement, a general in armor came out and clasped his fist at Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness, there is one thing I don't know in the end. If it follows what you said, after 70 years, if the descendants of the family are unworthy, will this fiefdom be taken back? I will be a rough man in the end. I hope Your Highness will tell the truth! "

Hearing the general's words, Gao Ming was startled for a moment, but then laughed again.

"His words must be what many people want to ask, right? Then I will tell you, whether the fief will be taken back is not up to me!"

"This……"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, not only the general who asked him the question, but also most of the officials present showed doubts.

"Isn't it the crown prince who decides? Then who has the final say?"

Seeing everyone's puzzled look, Gao Ming suddenly showed a serious face.

"As I said just now, my Great Tang was able to achieve today's prosperous age thanks to the efforts of two generations of virtuous emperors and your dedicated assistance, but it is a pity that I am an incompetent Crown Prince!"

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, everyone present showed kind smiles.

"His Royal Highness is too modest!"

"If someone like His Royal Highness is considered incapable, then I can only retire and return home!"

"Yeah yeah!"

Seeing everyone cheering so much, Gao Ming suddenly smiled, and then shook his head again.

"Thank you for being considerate, but I am not humble. I am telling the truth. If one day I ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor, I will need to rely on your descendants to govern the world. If they are all incapable, then the Tang Dynasty may be in danger. It's over!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming shrugged his shoulders again, and then spread his hands towards everyone present.

"Think about it, everyone, if the Great Tang Dynasty dies, what is the use of a longer land period? Who will support and protect their interests? Just like the Sui Dynasty back then, where is the Wanhuhou at that time now? where?"

Faced with Gao Ming's three questions, many ministers frowned again and thought about it, even Li Shimin showed a look of surprise.

"Gao Ming's words are indeed very insightful!"

Seeing that everyone was silent, Gao Ming let out a long sigh.

"You are all officials of the Tang Dynasty. First of all, you must understand that there is a country, a country, and a family!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, all the people present, including Li Shimin, widened their eyes and showed shock on their faces.

"A country is a home?"

In this era of family and country, this is the first time someone has put forward the concept of "first the country and then the family", and the impact it brings is naturally very large.

But at this time, there was indeed no one to refute, and everyone could not find a place to refute, so the court became quiet again.

Seeing that no one said anything for a long time, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help it at first, he stood up immediately, and then cupped his hands towards Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, anyway, after 70 years, my old Cheng has already become a piece of loess. If the descendants are worthless, they will not be able to keep this family property. It is better to return it to Datang and let other capable people take it!"

As soon as Cheng Yaojin's words fell, Yu Chigong also stood up.

"The veteran also thinks what His Highness the Crown Prince said is right. If there is no protection from the state, what's the use of a long fiefdom? Seventy years is 70 years. If the children and grandchildren have the ability, how difficult is it to earn another 70 years?"

With the two "heavyweight" generals Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong at the beginning, soon, the generals behind them all stood up one after another.

"There is a country, there is a family, His Royal Highness is right!"

"I am willing to accept a 70-year fiefdom!"

"Yes, I would too!"

Now that the parties involved have said so, Li Shimin naturally has nothing to say, and immediately rewarded the fief with a limited number of years, and asked the Ministry of Households to make a record by the way.

After solving the matter of the fiefdom, the rest are trivial matters.

Naturally, these trivial matters don't require cleverness, so after bowing his hands to Li Shimin and saluting, he retreated into the queue and dozed off with his eyes closed.

Seeing this scene, some helplessness flashed in Li Shimin's eyes again.

"I really can't do anything about this guy, and I don't know what will happen to him after he ascends the throne. It's really worrying. It seems that the world will have to help him carry it for a few more years!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming subconsciously patted the armrest of his seat, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

When it was almost noon, the political affairs in the court had come to an end, and as Li Shimin swung his long sleeves, the female warrior Tank standing next to him shouted loudly.

"Retreat—"

Since Liu Bing left, tanks shouted at the court and retreated. At first, the ministers were not used to it, but now they are used to it. As soon as her words fell, everyone shouted.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live—"

Amid the shouts of the crowd, Li Shimin walked away with his head held high and his chest held high. When he left, he gave Gao Ming a wink, signaling him to follow him.

Seeing Li Shimin winking at him, Gao Ming didn't want to procrastinate, so he quickly followed Li Shimin and left the hall, and then came to the Forbidden Garden together.

After entering the imperial study room, Gao Ming had just closed the door of the imperial study room when Li Shimin asked him a question suddenly.

"How long is the state of the Tang Dynasty?"

"289 years!"

Gao Ming didn't expect Li Shimin to ask such a question suddenly, so he didn't react at all, so he answered casually.

After he answered, he realized that he had followed Li Shimin's way, and he was immediately stunned.

"What's the matter? The old driver ran a red light?"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming suddenly realized that it was too late to "brake", so he could only adopt the method of "forcibly changing lanes".

"Uh... old man, what did you ask just now? I didn't hear clearly, why don't you ask again?"

Li Shimin: "..."

(End of this chapter)