The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 249

"I didn't expect Duke Wei's daughter to be so naughty, she could even think of a woman disguised as a man to tease you. Now I really admire her very much." Cheng Chuhuan said with a smile.

"I'm being treated as a fool by your husband. You can't just stand there and watch the jokes. Hurry up and show me that little girl. No matter what, I can't let her leave the East Palace." Li Chengqian pinched Cheng Chuhuan's nose and said.

"Don't be shy, who are you husband? Why should I help you?" Cheng Chuhuan reached out and knocked Li Chengqian's hand away, and then said with a look of disdain.

"Since you don't want me to be your husband, then next month's wedding can be cancelled." After Li Chengqian sighed, he shook his head and prepared to leave.

But Cheng Chuhuan was so angry that he stomped his feet, pointed at Li Chengqian's back and said, "Remember, if you don't marry me next month, see if she doesn't tear down your East Palace."

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"See His Royal Highness the Prince." Zou Fengchi brought the one named Qi Cun to Cheng'en Hall and said to Li Chengqian.

"It's that you want to see Bengong, I wonder why you want to see Bengong?" Li Chengqian asked Qi Cun while playing with the teacup in his hand.

"Caomin heard that His Highness the Crown Prince is recruiting talents, so he prepared to recommend himself. I hope His Highness the Crown Prince can give Caomin a chance to show his talents." Qi Cun said to Li Chengqian.

"Since you dare to come to the East Palace to recommend yourself, it seems that you should have some skills. Let me see, why do you make me use your strength?" Li Chengqian said after putting down the teacup in his hand.

"The grassroots dare not say that Wen can make the world safe, but they are absolutely capable of managing a state and a county." Qi Cun said to Li Chengqian.

"It's a big tone. I wanted to ask Ben Gong for a governor when we first met. I'm afraid there are really few people in this world who dare to have such confidence as you." Li Chengqian smiled and said.

"Caomin is not a lie. If His Royal Highness doesn't believe it, you can test Caomin. If Caomin can't answer, I hope to give this head to His Royal Highness." Qi Cun said to Li Chengqian.

"I won't test you on what you know, and I don't believe in the nonsense that half of the Analects governs the world." Li Chengqian said.

"It seems that Cao Min and His Royal Highness really see the same thing, and Cao Min also doesn't believe in those things, and can take care of the world by himself."

"However, Caomin also wrote an article, and please His Highness the Crown Prince to read it." After Qi Cun finished speaking, he took out an article from his body, and handed it to Xiao Guizi who was beside Li Chengqian.

After Xiao Guizi took the article and handed it to Li Chengqian, Li Chengqian opened it and his eyes lit up.It turns out that this article is not a matter of opinion, but a piece of experience on how to govern the place.

Li Chengqian nodded in satisfaction after reading it, and then said to Qi Cun, "You can put the livelihood of the people before the interests of the aristocratic family, which shows that you really care about the world."

"However, it is easy to talk on paper, but it may not be an easy task to put what you say into action."

"Have you ever thought about the influence of aristocratic families on a place? How can you withstand their pressure and truly do things for the people?"

"His Royal Highness is right. You must not only withstand the pressure of the aristocratic family, but also be able to withstand the temptation and avoid being wooed by the aristocratic family." Qi Cun said to Li Chengqian.

"Although what you said is sound and right now, it's too early to give you the land of a state. But I can keep you by my side, I wonder if you would like it?" Li Chengqian asked Qi Cun.

Qi Cun nodded and then said: "Of course the grassroots dare not expect to be the governor of Yizhou just after meeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Caomin is very grateful to be taken in by His Royal Highness. Caomin will show His Royal Highness Caomin's ability in the next few days."

"Go and call Changsun Chong and tell him that I have something to do with him." Li Chengqian said to Xiao Guizi.

After Xiao Guizi nodded, he left Cheng'en Palace, and rushed back with his eldest grandson after a while.Why did Changsun Chong come so quickly? Because Changsun Chong usually works in the East Palace.

After entering Cheng'en Hall, he saluted to Li Chengqian and said, "I don't know what the prince's brother asked his subordinates to come here to explain."

"This man is called Qi Cun, and he is determined to benefit the people. He firmly believes that he will not be corrupted by the aristocratic family. See if there is a suitable position for him in the East Palace." Li Chengqian said to Changsun Chong.

Changsun Chong raised his eyes to look at Qi Cun, and then said to Li Chengqian: "Now there are no vacancies for the subordinate officials in the East Palace, but there is currently no magistrate of Chang'an County."

"It's just that the magistrate of Chang'an County should be appointed by the Ministry of Officials, so His Royal Highness needs to report this matter to the Emperor, and the Ministry of Officials can directly accept the order."

"If you don't say that I almost forgot, Chang'an County would be a mess if there is no county magistrate." Li Chengqian nodded and said.

"If Caomin can serve as the county magistrate of Chang'an County, Chang'an County must be managed in an orderly manner. In this way, His Royal Highness can see Caomin's ability." Qi Cun said to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian nodded and said to Qi Cun: "Okay, then I will wait and see. By the way, I don't need to call myself a grassroots in front of my palace in the future, just call myself a subordinate like them."

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"You are the shepherd of Yongzhou, and the county magistrate of Chang'an County is your subordinate official. Since you have a suitable candidate, please say hello to the Ministry of Officials." Li Shimin said.

"Father, I have a feeling of déjà vu on this Qi Cun recommended by my son. And from his eyes, I can see a trace of hatred." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin in a low voice.

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin couldn't help being taken aback.So he opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian: "Since you found hatred in his eyes, why did you recommend him to me?"

"It's precisely because of the hatred in his eyes that I'm going to keep him by my side. After all, it's better to watch him under your nose than not to see him." Li Chengqian said.

"Aren't you afraid of luring wolves into your house?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian.

"I can't get a tiger's cub if I can't enter the tiger's den. One day, after my son finds out Qi Cun's identity, the truth of everything will naturally come to light." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"For you to attach so much importance to him, I am also very curious about him. Why don't you let me meet him sometime?" Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Then I will take him to the Hall of Taiji tomorrow, and my father can directly appoint him as the county magistrate of Chang'an County. You can also take this opportunity to take a look at this person whom I value." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

(End of this chapter)