bastard seizes tang

Chapter 739

After Li Shimin conquered Goguryeo, he became ill in Liaodong and almost lost his life. Fortunately, Sun Simiao, the medicine king, rushed to Luoyang to rescue him and saved his life. Pill, the body is getting worse.

Li Shimin is seriously ill and has been using strong medicine for a long time. If it were an ordinary person, he would have died a long time ago. Fortunately, Li Shimin was born in the army, and his foundation is still solid. There is no shortage of natural talents and treasures in the palace. down.But even so, Li Shimin's body and bones were not as good as before, and many things were gradually put on the agenda.

In the 19th year of Zhenguan, in midwinter, Ganlu Hall.

"My son, Li Ke, pays homage to my father." Li Shimin was writing in the hall, and Prince Li Ke came in from outside the hall in response to the imperial edict, looked at Li Shimin in front of the desk, and bowed down to pay respects.

Li Ke beckoned, signaled Li Ke to come forward, pointed to the words on the table, and asked Li Ke: "Ke'er, how about this post for my father?"

Li Shimin's calligraphy is good, especially Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Although he is an emperor, he is busy with government affairs every day, but he often writes posts. It can't be said that he does not write for a day, but he is also diligent. It is not surprising that Li Shimin asked Li Ke to read calligraphy. But when Li Ke saw the copybook copied by Li Shimin, his eyes widened.

"Is this Wang Youjun's "Preface to the Lanting Collection"?" Li Ke stared at the copybook on the table with wide eyes, and asked Li Shimin in disbelief.

Li Ke's reaction was very strong. "Preface to Lanting Collection" is the best running script in the world, the crown of calligraphy in the ancient literary world. After all, as far as "Preface to Lanting Collection" itself is concerned, even for Li Ke, who was born in the royal family and is a prince , is also a rare and peerless treasure, it is normal for Li Ke to be so surprised.

Li Shimin's reaction fell into Li Shimin's eyes, and Li Shimin didn't find it strange at all, and said to Li Ke rather proudly: "Yes, this is Wang Youjun's "Lanting Collection Preface", and it is the original Yonghe product back then."

Li Ke asked in puzzlement: "It is rumored that this "Lanting Collection Preface" has been lost for more than two hundred years, how did it end up in the hands of my father?"

Li Shimin said with a smile: "It is thanks to Dugu Yanshou that I can get this copybook for my father. Dugu Yanshou got the news that the "Lanting Collection Preface" is hidden in Yongxin Temple in Huzhou. I ordered Xiao Yi, the supervisory censor, to find it, and I found it. Come."

Li Kedao: "I've heard about it, the ministers of Yongxin Temple in Huzhou. This is the old residence of Wang Youjun. I didn't expect that the Lanting Collection Preface is in this Yongxin Temple."

Li Shimin said: "The site of Yongxin Temple is the former residence of Wang Youjun. Zhiyong, the former abbot of Yongxin Temple, was the descendant of Wang Youjun and the descendant of the Wang family. It is not strange to have "Lanting Collection Preface"."

Li Ke bowed his hands and said: "The preface to the collection of Lanting is the best running script in the ages. My father used to search for it and couldn't find it. I thought it was a pity in my life. This time my father got the book, which is a great joy. My sons and ministers congratulate my father. "

Li Shimin said: "What Ke'er said is very true. I have no regrets in my life after getting this book for my father."

Li Shimin said, pointing to the preface of the Lanting collection: "For the sake of my father, those who want to make more edicts in the palace will make a copy of this post, and distribute it to the princes and several prime ministers. It is considered a joy for everyone."

Li Ke said with a smile: "When my father orders someone to post this post, don't forget to send a copy to the East Palace."

"That's natural." Li Shimin said with a smile.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he slowly put away the copybook on the table, and said to Li Ke: "The purpose of sending you to the palace for my father is not only to read this copybook, but I also have other important things for you."

Li Ke replied: "Father only cares about orders."

Li Shimin said: "In a few days, it will be the day of the year-end examination. At that time, the annual examination books of officials of the sixth rank and above in the local government and all ministries of the court will be sent to the Ganlu Palace. In the past, these examination books were for the father and several prime ministers. I’m watching it, but this time I’m not going to watch it as a father, let you bring the servants of the Eastern Palace and the prime ministers to make a decision.”

As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, the astonishment on Li Ke's face was not weaker than the reaction he gave when he saw the Lanting collection before, and even a little bit more.

The examination of officials at the end of the year is the most important thing in a year. It controls the promotion and relegation of almost all important officials at home and abroad, and can determine the career of officials. In the past, these things should never be handed over to others. This has always been very important, no matter how busy I am, I will do it myself, but this time it has changed.

Li Ke hurriedly said: "Father, this matter must never be done. The official examination at the end of the year is an important matter, and my son dare not get involved."

Li Shimin said: "What's the matter, it's not like you've never been in touch before."

In fact, it is true that Li Ke has never participated in official examinations in the past. On the contrary, Li Ke is very clear about the content and process of such examinations, but in the past, Li Ke only participated, mostly as an observer, and rarely actively intervened. .But this time was different, Li Shimin directly handed over the power of the entire examination to Li Ke.

Li Ke said: "The matter of the year-old examination is no different than other things. It is often related to the court. The ministers have never dealt with it personally before. I am afraid that they will not do well and live up to the trust of the father."

Li Shimin smiled and said: "What's the problem? You have the chancellor of the court and the ministers of the East Palace to assist you. As long as you are willing to listen and ask questions, it will be fine. For your inquiry."

"Since that's the case, let me give it a try. I must be careful not to disappoint my father." Li Ke knew that Li Shimin had made up his mind, so he didn't try to evade any excuses, and immediately agreed.

Li Shimin watched Li Ke respond, and then smiled and said: "You are smart since you were young, and you should know what it means to do this for your father. You can just let go of these things and don't worry too much. You will have to do these things sooner or later. .”

Li Shimin's body has become more and more unwell recently, and Li Ke can also guess the reason why Li Shimin did this. It is nothing more than feeling that his body may not last long, and he is already preparing for Li Ke's succession.

These things are very sensitive, so of course we can't talk about them, but Li Ke couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard Li Shimin's words. In Li Ke's eyes, a person who looked up to the mountains like Dongyue was now preparing for the things behind him.

Li Shimin loves Li Ke very much and protects him to the fullest. Li Ke couldn't help but feel sore when he thought about these things. Li Ke rubbed his eyes and tried not to let tears come out of his eyes. He said to Li Shimin: "Father Physical discomfort is only temporary, as long as you take good care of yourself, you will surely recover. With the emperor around, I don't need to learn these things, I just need to follow my father and queen to do things."

Li Shimin also knows that Li Ke is reluctant to give up on himself and is worried about himself. In fact, Li Shimin will not worry about Li Ke himself at all. It must be Li Ke who he often called "Yinguo class me".

Li Shimin patted Li Ke on the shoulder and said: "My father once heard Wang Xuance talk about your affairs in Mobei. When you were a hostage in Mobei, you were isolated and helpless, and you were not afraid. Now that you have all the ministers to assist the Prime Minister, you are even more If you are competent, you are an old man, so you won’t be able to take care of your brothers all the time.”

(End of this chapter)