Zhenguan's prosperity and fame

Chapter 363 The emperor returns to court, Lingyan Pavilion rises

Li Shimin's heart disease has been cured, so Li Fangchen didn't stay in the palace much, and went back to Prince Qin's mansion to recuperate for two days.

Unexpectedly, the bad news that came one after another caused another disturbance to the already restless court in Chang'an.

Duan Zhixuan, Duke of Baoguo, died of illness!

As soon as the news came back from Jinzhou, Li Shimin couldn't erase the sadness after hearing it.

At the time of the transition from old to new, the capable ministers and officials of the older generation are now very old, and one or two will pass away from time to time.

The most terrifying thing is that they died of illness one after another within the same time period this time.

If the news spreads out, there will be no need for someone with a heart to use it as an excuse to make some secret moves.

"Li Shimin has attacked the old officials of the first dynasty!"

Not to mention whether this matter is true or not, if this news spreads out, it will cause chaos.

The prince has been in power for many days, facing the predicament in the court, he also racked his brains, and there is really no way out.

Fortunately, after Li Shimin returned to the court and held great power, he slowly suppressed the matter.

"Duan Zhixuan, the Duke of Baoguo, who was jealous of talents, passed away early. In memory of his meritorious deeds, he was given the posthumous title of General of Fuguo and Governor of Yangzhou. He was buried in Zhaoling with his posthumous title of Zhongzhuang."

The imperial decree was issued, which saved a lot of trouble.

There are three brothers in the Duan family, the eldest son, Duan Zan, inherits the position of Duke Bao.

The other two sons were assigned to be governors of one state.

It can be called the great kindness of the emperor, and it demonstrates the royal demeanor of treating heroes well.

Li Shimin ordered that Li Fangchen be brought into the palace to discuss important matters.

Li Fangchen couldn't guess what Li Shimin was thinking, so he had to ask after meeting the saint, "I don't know why the father and the emperor passed on the sons and ministers to the palace?"

Li Shimin asked Li Fangchen to take his seat first, and then sighed: "The old ministers who followed me left one by one, I feel uneasy, and I want to ask you for an idea, so that the world will know that I never treat meritorious ministers badly!"

Li Fangchen hesitated: "Father is planning to set an example for the world?"

Li Shimin nodded, "Exactly."

Don't treat meritorious ministers badly, so that people in the world think that Li Shimin is a generation of Mingjun?
Li Fangchen began to think about the solution in his mind, and at the same time, he had to refer to the history in his memory to make a judgment.

It's a pity that after thinking about it for a long time, I don't know any way to satisfy Li Shimin.

"I don't know what the father thinks?"

Li Shimin originally thought that Li Fangchen would give him an idea as soon as he came, but he didn't think that the other party would also have a headache.

It's easy to say, but not so easy to do.

Fortunately, Li Shimin did think about it, so he asked directly: "Your hero temple, I will imitate it and use it in the hero pavilion, okay?"

Li Fangchen frowned, couldn't help blurting out: "Lingyan Pavilion?"

After hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but praised: "That's right, that's the name!"

By mistake, Li Fangchen really got it right.

The 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty are famous in history.

Among them are those who died well, and even more rebellious ones.

Li Shimin judged his name based on his meritorious service, even though his heroes had already been imprisoned due to the rebellion, he still maintained the name of the other party's incense.

"Quickly tell me what you think, I want to listen carefully!"

Li Shimin couldn't help but feel agitated when he thought that the establishment of this pavilion could help him win over people's hearts and appease all the officials in the world.

Li Fangchen nodded and said: "Father has this intention. We should build Lingyan Pavilion in Chang'an. It is also for the world to know that Father treats heroes well."

"In Chang'an?"

"That's right, if it's set up in the palace, I'm afraid others will say it's stingy, so it's better to make it known to the world for the admiration of all people!"

After thinking about it for a while, Li Shimin agreed with Li Fangchen's idea, "I plan to include all loyal ministers and famous generals in the cabinet, do you think this is feasible?"

Li Fangchen asked: "Is your father saying that the surviving old ministers will also join the cabinet?"

Li Shimin smiled and said: "If not, what use is Lingyun Pavilion?"

"Since that's the case, the minister there understands. You are not allowed to offer incense in the pavilion, but to show people with portraits. The achievements are recorded in the pavilion, so that all people will worship and the world will return to their hearts! I don't know what the father wants?"

Li Shimin was very satisfied with this idea, "Very good, I will leave this matter to you, and the money needed will be supported by the treasury."

"Yes, my son will go down and make arrangements."

"By the way, does the Ministry of Households have any questions recently? If so, I will answer them for you."

Li Fangchen shook his head, "No, the reform of the Ministry of Household Affairs has not yet been completed. After a period of stability, I still have arrangements."

"Oh? Haven't completed the reform yet?"

"That's right. Although the Ministry of Household Affairs has been restructured, the external taxation matters have not yet been finalized. After I think about it, I will ask Wang Gui to submit a note."

"Yes, I am waiting for your booklet."

"Yes, my son will leave now."

"By the way, you don't want to participate in the pheasant slave matter, Du He will not die."

Darkness flashed across Li Fangchen's eyes, he endured his dissatisfaction, and got up to leave.

After leaving the palace, Li Fangchen shifted his gaze to the palace, "Father, Lingyan Pavilion is just a way for you to cover up, isn't it?"

At the beginning, Li Fangchen was very excited. After all, it was an honor for him to be able to participate in the matter of Lingyan Pavilion.

But when Li Shimin finished his last sentence, Li Fangchen's mentality changed.

I'm afraid that if he didn't enter the palace today, Li Shimin planned to find a random reason and arrange some chores for himself, so as not to trouble Du He and Li Zhi himself?
Li Fangchen could only put aside the matter of Li Zhi for the time being, and began to think about how to build Lingyan Pavilion.

I have to mention that the temptation of Lingyan Pavilion is indeed not small.

His Royal Highness Qin Wang was ordered to supervise the construction of Lingyan Pavilion, which made all the officials in Chang'an pay attention.

This is used by His Majesty to reward veterans, maybe they are one of them.

It is of masonry structure, with upper and lower floors, and a courtyard pavilion in the middle, covering an area of ​​two acres.

Located on an open lot in the south of Chang'an City, the Ministry of Industry sent thousands of skilled craftsmen to take charge of the construction.

Li Fangchen sent someone to invite Yan Liben to make him a portrait of a hero.

The news couldn't be concealed at all, and within a few days Cheng Zhijie and others came to the door to find out what was going on, and they were very curious about Lingyan Pavilion.

Li Fangchen did not reply directly to the other party, but comforted him a little bit, and everything will be clear when the Lingyan Pavilion is established.

Li Shimin sent out a list, which corresponded to the list of veterans to be included in Lingyan Pavilion.

What Li Fangchen didn't know was that Li Shimin had a particularly headache before this.

Because of a person's name, he wanted to add it, but he couldn't.

This person's name, this is Li Chengyu, Prince of Qin!

King Qin is only a young man now, in terms of seniority, how can he be compared with the veterans who conquered the country together.

But King Qin's contribution is not inferior to any one, even far higher than others.

Li Shimin also specifically asked Changsun Wugou, and Changsun Wugou's response was very simple.

"Your Majesty, in your generation, Yu'er cannot enter Lingyan Pavilion. But what about the next generation?"

Only then did Li Shimin feel relieved, and at the same time ordered: "From now on, all the heroes and generals of our Tang Dynasty can enter Lingyan Pavilion!"

It can be regarded as setting a rule for the future of the Tang Dynasty.

All Li and Tang royal families must abide by it, and those who disrespect are considered rebellious!
(End of this chapter)