Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 159
At lunch time, Cheng Chumo and his brothers were full of greasy food.

Right now, the two had no time to take care of Wu Zhao's different eyes.

"Brother Chumo, bring these to Uncle Cheng."

"Chu Liang, I would like to trouble you to visit Duke Dai's mansion and give it to Duke Dai to taste."

"These are great nourishing ingredients, and they are all magical for Uncle Cheng and Duke Dai!"

Li Gen gave Chunmei and Chunlan two prepared food boxes to Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang.

The two naturally agreed.

"Father, I'm back..."

Cheng Yaojin wanted to shout out, good to be back!
Son, if you don't come back again, I'm afraid I will give up today.

It's not just a matter of confession, but I'm afraid there is also a fear of life!

Who would have thought that Madam would be so...

Cheng Chumo's voice completely gave Cheng Yaojin a chance to breathe.

After getting dressed, he sat directly in front of the table.

"Father, I brought this back for you. The seventh brother said that it is the most nourishing thing."

Hey!
Cheng Yaojin likes tonics.

When I opened the food box, a strong smell of meat came out.

Cheng Yaojin didn't even bother to use chopsticks, so he just started.

With a few oval meatballs in the mouth, Cheng Yaojin felt his whole body warm up.

This tonic is really extraordinary.

How did Cheng Yaojin know that these were the waists that Li Gen had left behind for several months, both red and white.

"Scent, what a fucking scent..."

The same scene was also staged in Li Jing's mansion.

The arrival of Chu Liang made Li Deju very happy.

The two of them already have the friendship of classmates, and now they will get together every now and then.

I heard that the dean specially asked Chu Liang to send the food.

Li De awarded, warmly invited Chu Liang to sit in the mansion.

Li Jing also didn't even have the strength to stand up.

General Li, who never flinched in front of Wanjun, ended in a disastrous defeat today.

What used to be peeing three feet against the wind has long since become today's peeing wet shoes with the wind.

"Chu Liang, sit down and eat with uncle!"

Li Jing warmly opened his mouth to invite.

"Uncle, Chu Liang has already eaten, and besides, it is a great tonic ingredient. The dean specifically explained it, and don't let the German Prize enjoy it."

"Oh……"

Li Jing was overjoyed when he heard the words, and Li Deju almost fainted in the toilet.

……

Early the next day.

Li Shimin was in good spirits, and went straight to Xiande Hall.

There are a lot of political affairs in the morning court today, the most important thing is to implement the rewards of the soldiers first.

If this continues, the soldiers will be willing to fight the enemy bravely on the battlefield in the future.

It is absolutely impossible to treat the soldiers like a big cake.

Li Shimin, who has led troops for many years, knows this well!
Above the court, Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin presented the general's achievements.

Li Shimin couldn't finish reading the thick credit book for a while.

For Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin, Li Shimin thinks that they are completely trustworthy.

After discussing with the civil and military officials, Li Shimin quickly decided on the reward.

Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing, as the commanders of the East Army and the West Army, naturally received a lot of rewards.

None of the officials were jealous of this.

It's not easy for anyone to be a goddamn person. They all paid for their lives.

The bitter cold in the north is simply unbearable for ordinary people to go to.

What's more, this year's snow can bury people, which is too dangerous.

No one expected that Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing would suddenly come out of class to give a lecture.

"Your Majesty, the ministers think that there is another person who has to be rewarded. The reason why the credit book does not include this person's name is because this person has made too much contribution."

Hey!
What Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing said made Li Shimin and all the civil and military officials unable to deal with it.

Li Shimin's mind was spinning very quickly, and in an instant he thought of someone.

So Li Shimin said with a smile.

"Zhijie, pharmacist. Who's merit is so great?"

"If you go back to His Majesty, it's naturally the Marquis of Lantian!"

Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing saluted together and said.

"Oh……"

Li Shimin pretended to be surprised, but all civil and military officials were relieved.

"Your Majesty, I think I deserve a reward, and I deserve a heavy reward!"

Wei Zheng was the first to stand up.

"Your Majesty, this minister agrees!"

Li Xiaogong also stood up.

"Your Majesty, I'm waiting for your second opinion!"

Fang Xiang Du Xiang, Chai Shao, Gao Shilian, Ma Zhou and others also left the class together.

Naturally, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao also came out to support the proposal.

Li Daozong and Li Baiyao also came out together.

Seeing this, Changsun Wuji bit the bullet and had no choice but to go out of class to second the proposal!
In an instant, the court was full of civil and military affairs, and all of them went out to second the class.

Li Shimin instantly became happy.

"My lords, I don't know how to reward the Marquis of Lantian?"

"Returning to His Majesty, I think I can be named Duke..."

When Cheng Yaojin's words fell to the ground, everyone in Xiande Hall was shocked.

This is really amazing!
Duke?

That is from the first-rank marquis, with three thousand households in the city, only under the princes and county kings.

The dukes who are being rewarded now are all those who followed Li Shimin and came out of the bloody storm.

Li Shimin was also obviously taken aback when he heard the words, you fucking Cheng Yaojin, what is this up to?
Does the Duke mean that he can seal it if he says it can be sealed?

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Lantian is young now, and I think that although Marquis of Lantian has the merits of being a duke of the state, it might be a bit inappropriate if he really becomes the duke of the state."

After hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Shimin's eyes narrowed.

"Xuan Cheng, but it's okay to say!"

"Your Majesty, I think that you can be granted the title of Marquis of Kaiguo County..."

"Your Majesty, with the help of clairvoyance and aircraft, the army was able to successfully take down the Eastern and Western Turks. This move is undoubtedly equivalent to rebuilding a Tang Dynasty, and because of the clairvoyance and aircraft, our army's casualties were significantly less than in previous wars. It is enough for the Duke to be true.”

"However, Marquis Lantian is still young at this time. If you reward the Duke now, it may be difficult to reward him in the future. Therefore, I think that the most appropriate reward is to confer the title of Marquis of Kaiguo County."

"Thousands of households in the food city, from the third rank, have already made me far behind!"

When Wei Zheng's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin's expression brightened.

Surprisingly, Cheng Yaojin did not fight Wei Zheng.

According to the past, if Wei Zheng opposes Cheng Yaojin's performance.

At the very least, Cheng Yaojin had to roll up his sleeves to frighten Wei Zheng.

Changsun Wuji secretly looked at the expressions of the officials, and was surprised to find that many colleagues had already begun to bow their heads and nod their heads. Li Gen's limelight was too strong, so Changsun Wuji had to sacrifice his own trump card in advance.

However, Changsun Wuji is not stupid. If the court uses a trump card, Li Gen will soon know that he did it.

If you want to do other things in the future, it will be even more difficult.

"My lords, do you have any objections?"

Li Shimin glanced at the officials, smiled and said.

"Your Majesty, I still think that the Marquis of Lantian can be named Duke."

Cheng Yaojin poked his neck and said.

"Zhi Jie, what Xuan Cheng said is very reasonable. The Marquis of Lantian is still young. Although he has the merits of being a Duke, he cannot be granted the title of Duke for the time being."

"If you can make him a Duke at this time, how will I reward him in the future?"

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, all the officials bowed their heads one after another, and Cheng Yaojin simply remained silent.

"Declaration of my will, seal Lantianhou as the founding county lord, with thousands of households in the city."

"A reward of ten thousand taels of gold and silver each, and a thousand pieces of brocade..."

Li Shimin's rewards were all real gold and silver.

Li Shimin has already learned from Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing that the amount of materials and treasures seized this time is really jaw-dropping.

Anyway, these rewards are just a matter of hand.

In a few days, it will finally return to Li Shimin.

However, Li Shimin also has a headache.

The county marquis of Jianguo, that is from the third grade, which is more than one grade higher than his so-called Dali Temple Cheng.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

As soon as Li Shimin's imperial edict came out, the Ministry of Rites hurriedly began to write the imperial edict.

Hubu began to prepare rewards.

Li Delu, the head of the internal servants, held the imperial decree, led a group of internal servants, and escorted the rewards to the manor.

The discussions in Xiande Palace are still going on.

After the matter of awarding the officers and men is confirmed, there is still the matter of the current imperial examination, and the relevant details need to be discussed again.

After all, now Chang'an City has begun to have imperial examination candidates, set foot in Chang'an City, because this imperial examination has changed the previous examination rules and systems.

So far, the specific exam time has not really been determined.

Moreover, if there are many candidates and it is necessary to separate several exams, cheating will inevitably occur.

For this reason, many different examination papers had to be prepared for the imperial examination in case of emergencies.

The final imperial examination is tentatively scheduled for early April, because it is already March [-]th. Although candidates from various places are already on their way to Chang'an City, because the distance of the road is different, the time required is also different.

"My lords, now that the hidden dangers in the north have been eliminated, many people with insight and lofty ideals are needed to go to the north to become officials, and more importantly, many cultural transmitters and educators are needed."

"I have already discussed with Lantianhou. Lantianhou is willing to expand the scale of Zhuangyuan Academy again to train more and better talents for me and Datang."

"What I mean is to gradually expand the Zhuangyuan Academy to the same scale as the Guozijian."

"If thousands, or even two thousand talents are trained from the Zhuangyuan Academy every year, why worry about the shortage of talents?"

Li Shimin's sonorous and forceful voice fell to the ground, and the civil servants and generals nodded excitedly, expressing their agreement.

Nowadays, even those officials with five surnames and seven wangs have begun to keep a low profile.

They have already seen the form clearly. When book printing started, the capital they were most proud of had disappeared.

And the strong property that makes them feel most at ease has also been greatly impacted now.

Because in the past two years, there are many shops in Chang'an City whose ability to attract money far exceeds that of their five surnames and Qiwang shops.

They have sent people countless times to explore the secrets they want to know.

The result is creepy.

The people sent out, all the **** meat buns beat dogs, never return!

In the end, the leaders of the five surnames and Qiwang gathered together.

Come to a decision that forces them to back off.

They guessed that these shops with strong ability to attract money were all related to His Majesty.

There is no reason for it.

With the opening of the glazed shop, His Majesty has many glazed utensils, and it is said that there is also a very exquisite dragon and phoenix presenting auspiciousness.

Before the tea shop opened, His Majesty had the green and fragrant fried tea.

The perfume shop opened, and the empress had perfume.

It is said that the newly opened soap shop has already been used by the palace.

Moreover, those who were watching around Fulgen Restaurant were their own people.More than once, when I saw Cheng Yaojin coming to the restaurant, I didn't need to queue up, just took away the delicious food and wine.

And the place Cheng Yaojin went to was the imperial palace.

All kinds of signs indicate that Li Shimin is the real owner of these mysterious shops.

No wonder he is so rich and powerful now that he dares to reward meritorious ministers at every turn.

"Sir, please follow His Majesty's orders."

No one objected to the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, Li Shimin's holy will to expand the academy.

All the ministers are excited and happy, and they have a bright future with such a foresighted boss.

"Okay, since that's the case, I think it's most appropriate to complete the expansion of the academy before the end of the imperial examination."

"Candidates who have failed in this subject can all be admitted to the academy to study, and they are exempted from training. The imperial court will be responsible for their food. However, there is one thing, once they are listed in the imperial examination next year, they will be sent to the vast land of the north."

"After three, five, or ten years, depending on their respective performances, decide to stay or return to continue as an official..."

……

The officials in the Xiande Palace were all quiet. His Majesty has come up with many tricks recently, making them feel that the Majesty they knew before was a fake His Majesty, and now this is the real one.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

If it was before, Wei Zheng would definitely be the first to come out and oppose this matter.

Because the training is free, and board and lodging are also provided free of charge.That's a lot of money for the state treasury.

Now, these are not a problem anymore, because now Datang is rich and the treasury is rich and abundant.

Moreover, the gold, silver, treasures and other materials seized in this attack on East and West Turks are jaw-dropping.

Changsun Wuji was also very satisfied with this arrangement. The talents cultivated by the academy were all sent to the northern grasslands and the bitter cold places in Mobei. Nothing made Changsun Wuji happier than this.

However, Changsun Wuji still has his own Xiao Jiujiu in his heart. He feels that after retiring from the court today, it is necessary to discuss it with His Majesty alone.

……

At the gate of the manor, Chang Le and Wu Zhao each had binoculars, and they had already seen a mighty team coming towards the manor.

"Sister Lele, those people seem to be from the palace!"

"Well, my sister looks similar too, like those who gave the rewards last time."

"Sister Lele, are they here to give rewards again?"

"Sister Wu Zhao, you are waiting at the door. My sister has to tell my brother to go. If His Majesty sends a team to deliver rewards, how can my brother not come in person?"

"Well, sister, go and come back!"

The two little girls seemed to be acting like little adults.

Changle trotted all the way, and ran directly into the academy.

Li Gen, who was teaching in the school, saw his sister running, and immediately walked out of the school.

"Brother, there are people coming from the palace, and they have pulled several carriages. Lele thinks that they are here to give brother a reward."

"Oh……"

Hearing this, Li Gen told Master Kong to teach temporarily, and he took Lele and walked to the gate of the manor.

Regardless of whether it is a reward or not, since it is someone from the palace, I have to go out to greet him.

Li Gen walked to the gate of the manor and looked up. At this time, the mighty team was still some distance away from the manor.

Li Gen immediately recognized Li Delu, the chief servant on horseback.

If it is an accident, this is really the team that gave him a reward.

The corner of Li Gen's mouth curled up, and the clairvoyance and skis he offered played a pivotal role in this war.

I don't know if His Majesty originally wanted to reward him, or if Uncle Cheng and Duke Li Jing proposed it.

"Lan Tianhou, we meet again."

Seeing Li Gen standing at the door, Li Delu, the chief servant, immediately got off his horse and greeted him from a distance.

Because next to Li Gen, there was still the eldest princess of Tang Dynasty.

"Boss Li has made another trip, please come to the house for tea."

"Marquis Lantian, I must ask for a sip of tea today, please ask Lord Hou to accept the order first!"

Hearing this, Li Gen immediately became solemn.

Lead Lele and Wu Zhao to salute together to welcome the imperial decree.

"For example, Liang Dong is like a salt plum. The clairvoyance and aircraft donated by Lantian Hou played a vital role in the war against the Eastern and Western Turks. , all won!"

"Feng, the Marquis of Lantian County, is the Marquis of the Founding County, with a thousand households in Shiyi..."

"Reward, ten thousand taels of gold and silver, one thousand pieces of brocade, ten pairs of emerald crystals..."

After some rewards, Li Gen was a little dumbfounded when it was true.

"Marquis Lantian, accept the order..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Li Gen respectfully concluded the imperial decree, then took out a handful of gold leaves and stuffed them directly into Li Delu's hands.

"Thank you, Manager Li, for your hard work."

"You are now the founding county marquis of the third rank. You are really enviable. Lan Tianhou is so young and has a bright future..."

Li Delu happily accepted the gold leaf, and followed Li Gen to the manor.

The convoy that delivered the rewards at the back naturally pulled all the rewards into the manor.

"Master Hou, speaking of it, today because of you, the court is really embarrassing for His Majesty."

"Oh, where did Manager Li say that?"

After entering the room and sitting down, Li Delu took a sip of Hey Tea and spoke with a smile, which aroused Li Gen's interest.

"Master Hou, today's discussion in the Xiande Palace will reward the ministers who have made great contributions in this battle. Duke Su and Duke Dai will come out to perform together, and ask for credit for Lord Hou!"

"And Su Guogong insisted on letting His Majesty make Lord Marquis the Duke of the country..."

"Later, it was thanks to Wei Zhongcheng who came forward to give the performance and put forward the suggestion of the founding marquis, that the dust of the marquis' reward was finally settled."

Hearing this, Li Gen took out a handful of gold leaves from his sleeve again and stuffed them directly into Li Delu's hands.

"Thank you, Mr. Li, for the details. Mr. Li is interested."

"Master Hou is too polite..."

"It's getting late, our family will take our leave first."

Li Delu happily put away the gold leaves, while Li Gen personally sent the rewarding party outside the gate of the manor.

Tai Chi Palace, in the Imperial Study Room.

Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji sat opposite each other.

Hearing what Changsun Wuji said.

Li Shimin was speechless for a long time.

Li Shimin's frowning made Changsun Wuji's heart pounding.

"Auxiliary machine, is this really the case?"

Hearing Li Shimin's question, Changsun Wuji heaved a sigh of relief and said.

"Your Majesty, I think there is no better way than this."

"For the relocation of the academy, firstly, the identities of His Majesty and Queen's Empress can be leaked without any worries."

"Secondly, keep the students away from the bustling city of Chang'an, so that they can calm down and study their lessons better. After all, the north is in urgent need of a large number of talents, and they only have one year to study..."

"Auxiliary machine, you go back first, let me think about it later!"

After Changsun Wuji left the imperial study, Li Shimin pondered for a long time, and then sent someone to send an edict to Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang.

"Chunfeng, Tiangang. I intend to expand the Zhuangyuan Academy. If it is moved out of Chang'an City, is there a place with geomantic omen within a hundred miles?"

"Mount Zhongnan..."

"Mount Zhongnan..."

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang spoke almost at the same time.

"Oh……"

Seeing that the two spoke in unison, Li Shimin immediately lowered his head in thought.

Indeed, Zhongnanshan is a good place.

There is a famous Taoist temple in Tang Dynasty on the mountain.

Moreover, it is located in Lantian County, which can also be regarded as Li Gen's hometown.

"Chunfeng, Tiangang. I order you two to go forward to Zhongnan Mountain immediately to find a treasure land of geomantic omen, and there must be no mistakes!"

"Sir, please follow His Majesty's orders!"

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang both saluted and retired.

Li Shimin immediately sent someone to send an imperial edict to Fang Xiang and Du Xiang.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui came in a hurry.

"Xuanling, Keming. I ordered you to come here urgently because of the expansion of the college."

"Auxiliary machine suggestion, keep Zhuangyuan Academy away from Chang'an City."

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other, how could they not know what Changsun Wuji was planning.

His Majesty is so wise, so he naturally knows it in his heart.

Neither Fang Xuanling nor Du Ruhui expressed their views, neither agreeing nor opposing.

Li Shimin saw that Prime Minister Fang Du and Prime Minister Du were all silent, so he spoke with a smile.

"Xuanling, Keming. I think it's okay."

"Being far away from Chang'an City also has the advantage of staying away from Chang'an City. Gen'er has been getting too much attention recently, so it's not a bad thing to be far away from Chang'an City."

"I will keep those shops as they are, and the manor will naturally remain my manor."

"The most important point is that Gen'er can train talents for me with peace of mind, and I don't need to worry about my identity leaking every day."

"I have already sent Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang to Zhongnan Mountain to find a treasure land of geomantic omen."

"As for Gen'er's safety, I know it well, no matter who, don't even think about hurting him..."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui finally spoke.

"How can I not know the worries of the two lovers? This matter is settled like this. Time is tight. After the treasure land is selected, I will order the Ministry of Industry and the army to start construction as soon as possible, and strive to complete the college before the end of the imperial examination. construction."

"Today, Gen'er was sealed as Kaiguo County Marquis. I went to see him and casually talk about the relocation of the academy. I believe he will take care of the overall situation."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui respectfully bowed out.

Li Shimin asked Li Junxian to prepare a fast horse.

The two rode steeds and went straight to the manor in the south of Chang'an City.

When Li Shimin and Li Junxian arrived at the manor.

The guards and servants in the manor are busy carrying the rewards.

Seeing his father coming on horseback, Li Gen greeted him happily.

"Marquis of Jianguo County, if the father is not your father, I will pay homage to you!"

"Father, don't make fun of the child. Father should take all these rewards back to Chang'an City!"

"Don't panic, don't panic, I came here today for my father, one is to congratulate you, and the other is to discuss something important with you."

The father and son entered the room.

Li Shimin told his son the purpose of the trip.

Hearing this, Li Gen agreed after a little thought.

"Father, since it is His Majesty's intention, the child will naturally do his best to do this well."

"However, the child has a few requests, and I ask my father to pass them on to His Majesty."

"Okay, what's your request, but it's okay to say it! Your Majesty tells me to fulfill any request you have."

Li Gen took out the quill pen and wrote all his requirements on the paper.

Because the list of required personnel was too large, Li Gen was worried that his father would not be able to remember at all, or he might have missed a few key people.

"Father, since the academy needs to be clean, my child thinks that Mount Zhongnan is acceptable."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile. Li Gen's thoughts coincided with those of Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang.

"If His Majesty agrees to all these people, I guarantee that in one year, more than a thousand useful talents can be cultivated."

Li Shimin happily took the paper and looked at it, hey, the names on this list are all people Li Shimin is quite familiar with.

Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and his son were all there, as were Qin Shubao and his son.

What is Li Gen trying to do?
"Gen'er, Su Guogong, E Guogong, Ji Guogong, what is the use of these three generals?"

Li Shimin had to ask clearly, if the three founding generals disappeared from the court at once, it would definitely cause criticism from the officials.

"Father, His Majesty wants to recruit thousands, or even 2000 students into the academy. With so many students gathered together, unpleasant incidents will inevitably occur."

"The three generals, firstly, can act as a deterrent, and secondly, they are also responsible for managing the security and safety of the college, as well as the daily training of the students, etc..."

"Father, please tell Your Majesty that the three generals went to the academy not to enjoy the blessings. The hardship is no less than that of marching and fighting..."

"Oh... If that's the case, it's natural for my father to tell His Majesty the truth."

"The sons of the three princes also have their own uses?"

"Father, Chu Mo, Pauline, and Huai Dao, they can serve as inspectors of the college, patrol the school and dormitories every day, and stop or deal with students who violate the rules and disciplines immediately..."

"Wei Shuyu, Chai Lingwu, Cheng Chuliang, Yuchi Baoqi, Li Deju and others can completely serve as teachers, which can reduce the pressure and burden on children's teaching."

Li Gen said some thoughts in his heart again, making Li Shimin nod frequently.

"Okay, since Gen'er has considered it so thoroughly, then I will report it to the Holy One as my father."

Li Shimin left the manor happily.

After returning to the palace, Li Shimin repeatedly looked at the list on the paper.

Cheng Yaojin of Gou Ri didn't know how many slices of fatty meat he was going to eat.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin himself laughed.

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang returned to Chang'an City overnight to tell His Majesty that the geomantic location has been determined.

Li Shimin was very happy when he heard the words, and asked the two to go back to their homes to rest.

In the early morning of the second day, Li Shimin set foot in the Xiande Hall, but he did not mention the expansion and relocation of the college.

There was the sound of horseshoes rattling outside.

"Report, the triumphant army escorting the seized supplies has arrived five miles outside Chang'an City."

"it is good……"

Li Shimin Longyan cheered loudly.

The seized materials, everything in it is something that makes people jealous.

Not to mention gold and silver treasures, the excellent war horses and fat cattle and sheep on the grassland are enough to make people envious.

What's more, there are many weapons and bows and arrows. These weapons, bows and arrows are equipped for the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, and they can save a lot of treasury expenditure.

"According to my will, all the seized materials will be sent to the palace."

Li Shimin gave an order, and the messenger soldiers took the order and left.

All the officials of Xiande Hall were also happy at this time.

After all, this is a seized material, which is equivalent to picking it up for nothing.

When all the seized materials were escorted to the palace.

Li Shimin was dumbfounded, as were all civil and military officials.

There are 20 war horses alone.

Li Shimin couldn't hide his excitement. In the past against the Turks, the army suffered from insufficient horses and cavalry.

Now these war horses are enough to train another 20 cavalry, how can Li Shimin not be happy.

This is still so many horses left when the triumphant army has one horse in hand.

Looking at the fiery eyes of civil and military officials, Li Shimin naturally knew what was going on in their hearts.

"My lords, each can choose two steeds."

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

All the officials shouted in unison.

Gold, silver, treasures, weapons, bows and arrows are all in storage.

War horses need to be distributed among the major armies.

Cattle and sheep are rewarded to meritorious soldiers.

"My lords, tie up the horses you have chosen."

"I still have something to discuss!"

Li Shimin gave an order, and all the officials hurriedly tied up the selected horse.

Immediately return to Xiande Hall.

"My lords, we discussed the expansion of the Zhuangyuan Academy yesterday."

"I, I have already made a decision in my heart, because after the expansion of the Zhuangyuan Academy, there will be a large number of students enrolled, so the Zhuangyuan Manor is no longer suitable for accommodating such a large number of students."

"In view of this, I specially asked Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang from the Taishi Bureau to choose a place with Fengshui. The address is at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain."

In this regard, all the ministers have no objection!
Zhongnan Mountain has been a famous mountain with outstanding mountains and lands since ancient times.

There is nothing wrong with the establishment of the college in Zhongnan Mountain.

However, what Li Shimin did next made Xiande Hall immediately quiet down.

"My lords, I personally summoned Lan Tianhou, who proposed that Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, and Qin Shubao go to Zhuangyuan Academy and take up the management positions of the academy."

"I have already agreed!"

Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao, the three of them were so happy!

Finally, damn it, you don't have to look up with panda eyes.

"In addition, the college needs a lot of teaching assistants. According to Lan Tianhou's suggestion, Chai Lingwu, Wei Shuyu, Li Deju, Cheng Chuliang, Yuchi Baoqi and others will go to the Zhuangyuan Academy to teach."

"As for salaries and rewards, depending on their performance, I will never treat them badly."

Chai Shao, Wei Zheng, and Li Jing were taken aback when they heard the words, and their expressions brightened in an instant.

Cultivating talents for His Majesty and Datang, their sons are now promising.

"Of course, I will also send Kong Yingda and other highly respected people to teach at the Zhuangyuan Academy."

"In order to complete the construction of the college as soon as possible, I have decided that starting today, the Ministry of Industry will send a servant to lead all the craftsmen to the foot of Zhongnan Mountain."

"Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, and Qin Shubao each lead [-] elite soldiers to cooperate with the Ministry of Industry to complete the construction of the college before the end of the current imperial examination!"

Li Shimin handed over the drawings of the academy to Dugu Yanyun, Minister of the Household Department.

"Your Majesty, please obey His Majesty's orders!"

Dugu Yanyun, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao took orders and left.

It's the end of March.

The entire Chang'an city was indeed overcrowded.

The number of candidates from all over the place has doubled, so that the inns in Chang'an City were already full a few days ago.

There was no other way, and the aisles of many inns were fully booked.

There is no way, it is better than sleeping on the street.

What's more, sleep is not allowed on the street, who dares to wander on the street when the curfew drum sounds.

Let alone lying on the ground to sleep.

Pingkangfang ushered in a grand occasion that has never happened in a century.

The prosperity of the girls' business has reached the point where they have no time to go to the toilet.

Cough cough, since this is the case, we can only solve it in private.

Just like this, the queue at the door can stretch for dozens of steps, and some can even stretch for hundreds of steps!

In order to relieve the pressure on the girls, the procuress who had quit the arena for many years also had to play a substitute.

No way, you have to take a breath, no.

Cough cough... Closer to home!
After confirming that the candidates from all over the place have gathered in Chang'an City.

On the first day of April, the imperial examinations officially kicked off.

Li Gen and Kong Yingda led fifty candidates to the examination room of the Gong Yuan as before.

This year's imperial examination, Li Gen and Kong Yingda are more confident in these students.

Because compared with the past, the difficulty of this year's exam has dropped too much.

Sure enough, after the end of the three exams, among the fifty candidates, all of them were on the gold list, and all of them were on the top of the list, and the number one scholar was also won by Liu Lei.

The reputation of the No. [-] Scholar Academy once again resounded throughout Chang'an City.

However, there is still hope for the candidates who failed the rankings. The next four and fifth exams are their chances to turn around and change their lives against the sky.

As long as they are good at Tang Shu or Pinyin, they can fully realize it, a leap in life.

Just before the fifth exam, at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, a magnificent and spacious academy was completed.

Cheng Yaojin, looking at this majestic academy, felt really flattered in his heart!
It is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the air is fresh, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and it feels like a fairyland on earth.

Just when Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao were making a grand tour of the academy.

Li Shimin and Li Junxian rushed to the horse.

The three immediately greeted the past with great strides.

"Sir, see Your Majesty!"

"Knowing Jie, Respecting Virtue, Uncle Bao. I heard what Dugu Yanyun said, the construction of Zhuangyuan Academy has been completed, so I came here to have a look."

"During this time, you have all worked hard."

Li Shimin inspected the academy and nodded in satisfaction.

"Also, there is something I didn't tell you last time in Xiande Hall. Before the academy starts, Chu Mo, Baolin and Huaidao will also report to the academy."

After hearing Li Shimin's words, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao were all taken aback.

What does this mean? The three fathers and sons join the battle.

Seeing the expressions of the three of them, Li Shimin gave them a big roll of eyes on the spot.

"Do you think this is what I mean? The three of them are better than the other, and they are all rice buckets that can eat a bucket of rice..."

"If it wasn't for Gen'er's intentions, I would rather go to the street and grab a few, than let the academy keep three super big rice buckets."

Regarding Li Shimin's words, Cheng Yaojin and the others all laughed it off.

What's wrong with being able to eat?
It is a blessing to be able to eat.

Some people want to eat more, but they still can't hold it in their stomachs!
Even if you can pretend, you have to have that family condition!
"I only have one request. The three of you are father and son going into battle together. You must let me take care of the academy in an orderly manner."

"In front of Gen'er, don't rely on the old to sell the old, otherwise the consequences will be very serious!"

When Li Shimin's words fell, the three of Cheng Yaojin immediately became serious.

Cheng Yaojin is absolutely very clear about when to joke and when not to joke.

"Your Majesty, the ministers are waiting in the court hall, and I will obey your Majesty's orders."

"In the academy, ministers and others, please follow the orders of the First Prince."

Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded with a smile, and patted Cheng Yaojin's shoulder affectionately.

"Okay, it's getting late, and I should go back. After the academy starts, I will come with the queen every holiday if there is no accident."

"All three of you, be smart and don't show your feet in front of Gen'er."

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The treatment is the same as that of the first batch of students.

Li Gen and Kong Yingda also reported the graduation banquet for the second batch of students, which was also a celebration banquet for their gold list titles.

The young men, knowing that this celebration banquet is a farewell wine, all of them burst into tears, crying very sadly.

Every time it comes to this point, Li Gen feels the most uncomfortable in his heart.

In front of the students, he could only smile and wish everyone that after successfully passing the examination by the Ministry of Officials, he would start his official career as soon as possible.

Li Gen has already learned from Kong Yingda that anyone who is on the gold list in this imperial examination will not go to the north.

After the results of the fourth and fifth exams were announced, more than a thousand people still failed.

Just when all the candidates were regretting and annoyed for losing the great opportunity.

A surprising announcement came out.

The No. [-] Scholar Academy recruits all candidates who fail the rankings.

In the end, these candidates who failed the rankings were all admitted to the Zhuangyuan Academy after passing a symbolic examination in the Imperial College.

Li Gen left for the academy at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, bringing only Lele and Wu Zhao, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai with him.

All the maids, not one of them.

This is to teach in a college with thousands of people, not to enjoy life.

Li Gen was very relieved that the manor was guarded by his grandfather, Zhao Si and Feng Wu, and eight guards.

Li Gen took it with him, the big iron pot in the college kitchen, and told Zhao Si and Feng Wu to deliver meat dishes to the college every three to five days.

Since His Majesty is responsible for the board and lodging of thousands of students, Li Gen naturally used this iron pot to make small cooking stoves for the teachers of the college and Uncle Cheng.

Just after finishing everything, Chu Mo, Chu Liang, Bao Lin, Bao Qi and Huai Dao came on horseback.

Then Chai Lingwu, Wei Shuyu and Li Deju also arrived on horseback.

Everyone set foot on the road to Mount Zhongnan together.

Talking and laughing along the way, they soon arrived at the Zhuangyuan Academy at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.

(End of this chapter)