Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 174 Although the young one is not bad, the ginger is still old and spicy! (Thanks to Minglang Wandian for the reward)
There are still three days until the wedding day.

Wei Shuyu finally came back from Hedong.

This made Wei Zheng's hanging heart finally calm down.

If Shuyu can't come back, Wei Zheng will almost become an ant on the hot pot.

"Who is this?"

Wei Zheng looked at a young man with a strong physique behind his son, and asked.

"Father, this is the person the dean asked Shuyu to find on purpose. His surname is Xue Mingli, and his style name is Rengui."

"Xue Rengui, I met Wei Zhongcheng."

The Hedong Xue family, like Wei Zheng's wife, the Hedong Pei family, are both well-known families.

The difference is that the Pei family in Hedong is becoming more and more prosperous, while the Xue family in Hedong is getting weaker and weaker.

Xue Rengui, at this time, is even more messy, and even food and clothing are a problem.

No way, this kid eats too much.

When others eat dry food, they talk about it, but when they come to him, they have to talk about the pile.

"Hurry up and talk in the house..."

"Did you meet any acquaintances on the road, did anyone ask about Rengui's background?"

As soon as he stepped into the room, Wei Zheng asked in a low voice.

"Father, I met a few acquaintances on the road, and Shuyu told them that this is Shuyu's cousin..."

"Okay, that's great."

Wei Zheng nodded reassuringly upon hearing this, stared at Xue Rengui and said.

"Rengui, no matter who asks in the future, we are all relatives..."

"Wei Zhongcheng, please don't worry, General Wei has told me the truth along the way, and also gave my wife two gold ingots. From now on, Rengui's life will belong to His Royal Highness King Qin."

"His Royal Highness King Qin, Wentao and martial arts are well known in the world. To be valued by His Royal Highness King Qin is a benevolent one, and he has no complaints or regrets."

Wei Zheng looked at Xue Rengui carefully, he was very eloquent and majestic, he was really not comparable to ordinary people.

"During the journey, I was exhausted and must be starving. This old man will ask someone to prepare a meal."

Wei Zheng gave an order, and the meal was delivered soon.

"Father, prepare more dry food."

"Aren't these enough?"

Wei Zheng felt that it was enough, although young people have a big appetite, no matter how old they are, they still have a belly.

It can't even break the belly.

"Father, at least ten dry rations must be added..."

Wei Zheng thought his son was really hungry, yes, he was at the age of growth, and in three days, he was going to marry Princess Qinghe, so he couldn't lose his body.

Wei Zheng is still counting on holding a grandson!

result.

Wei Zheng was dumbfounded.

The one who can eat is not his son, but Xue Rengui who came with his son.

I've seen something edible, but I've never seen anything so edible.

The palm-sized dry food can be done in two bites.

You can swallow it without even blinking your eyelids.

Wei Zheng always thought that the appearance of Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong was already earth-shattering, but compared with Xue Rengui in front of him, they would definitely stand aside, probably not even qualified to carry shoes.

Xue Rengui ate one, and Wei Zheng counted one.

I don't know if I don't count it, but it's really shocking to count it.

After eating twenty dry rations, Xue Rengui stroked his belly contentedly.

"Grandma, I'm finally half full..."

Wei Zheng almost cried on the spot.

Who can support this guy?
Fortunately, my son-in-law who rides the dragon quickly wants money and money, and food and food.

Ordinary people really can't afford such an idiot, it's actually more powerful than an idiot!

.........

The ninth day of July.

On this day, God is beautiful.

Early in the morning, it rained rarely.

Bring some coolness to this sweltering midsummer.

On a happy day, rain is a good omen.

The reason why Li Shimin chose the ninth day is because the royal family likes nine characters.

What's more, today is the day when my five princesses get married and King Qin marries Princess Qin.

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling have already discussed the marriage of Princess Changle.

Because the land of the Western Regions is too far away, Lord Shuangshou decided after some discussion that if they return to Luntai City, Fang Yiai and Changle can get married under the witness of Li Yuan and Li Gen.

Changle's dowry was sent to the Fangfu today, and everything was settled.

Early in the morning, Wei Fenfang reluctantly returned to Wei Mansion.

To get married at her natal family, Wei Fenfang naturally wanted to go back to the Wei residence.

To be honest, the busiest person today is not Li Shimin, nor Empress Changsun.

It was the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

Each of them has to prepare twelve congratulatory gifts.

You read that right, twelve congratulatory gifts.

In the imperial palace, His Royal Highness King Qin plus five princesses, that is six copies.

Fang Xiang, Du Xiang, Changsun Wuji, Li Jing, one copy for each mansion.

Wei Zheng today, because the eldest son married Princess Qinghe, the eldest daughter became Princess Qin.

The Wei Mansion has two copies exclusively.

The Chinese nation has always been a country of etiquette, and the most important thing is reciprocity.

If there is no accident, the gift given out can be taken back in the end.

After all, every family has to experience happy events in their life.

What's more, it is Datang, Chang'an City, officials above the court!

Li Shimin originally thought that today's wedding day would be the day when Li Gen and officials from the Zhuangyuan Academy got together.

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin was wrong again.

"Royal father, queen mother. Today is such a festive day, and it is really tiring for all the officials to travel around the various prefectures."

"Royal father, queen mother. It's better to hold the wedding banquet in this imperial palace. Fen Fang likes to be quiet, so I won't hold a banquet in Prince Qin's mansion, and invite the royal father and queen mother to complete it."

Li Shimin was taken aback when he heard the words, while Queen Changsun nodded with a smile.

The Princess Qin she personally selected, naturally knew that she was a woman who liked to be quiet.

"Gen'er, are you sure you don't hold a wedding banquet at Prince Qin's Mansion?"

Li Shimin fixed his eyes on Li Gen and asked.

"Father, let's forget it! Today is the big day for the younger sisters. If the ministers hold a wedding banquet at Qin Wangfei, all the ministers will definitely gather in the Qin Palace because of the affection of father and mother."

"In this way, wouldn't the younger sisters be left out in the cold?"

"Royal father, queen mother. As an elder brother, I can't make the wedding banquet of your sisters look deserted..."

Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun nodded very pleased.

Li Shimin is completely out of control.

In terms of emotion and reason, what Li Gen said is reasonable and reasonable, and it also shows his elder brother's demeanor.

Li Shimin was a little weird, things might be a little bit out of his control.

Unlike Prince Li Chengqian, Li Shimin knew exactly what Chengqian wanted to do, what he was thinking, and what he had done behind the scenes.

However, since Li Gen returned to Chang'an City, he began to make himself unclear.

The spy of Baiqisi, who was spying secretly, has found nothing recently, and the maids of Prince Qin's mansion also asked three questions and didn't get any information they wanted.

"Good boy, you can think like this, father and queen are very pleased."

"Let's just leave it like this, the royal father and the empress will hold a banquet for all the ministers in the imperial palace, and it will be considered as a wedding banquet for your brothers and sisters..."

"Du Xiang and his family's mansion, the officials can go to congratulate you at night..."

"In order to make the wedding banquet more lively and enjoyable, the emperor decided to cancel the curfew tonight."

"Father Huang Shengming."

Li Gen said respectfully.

The wedding banquet hosted by Li Shimin and Empress Changsun in person is naturally of great significance.

Civil and military officials gathered in Xiande Hall.

Li Shimin, who was dressed in a yellow dragon robe, was very happy today.

The congratulations from all the officials also made Li Shimin toast frequently.

Marriage in the Tang Dynasty was different from that in later generations.

Later generations always get up early and go to pick up the bride early.

Now, it's the opposite.

The bride, just boarded the sedan chair and went out before dusk.

At dusk, just arrive at the groom's house.

Speaking of which, among the princesses who got married today, the happiest one is Princess Gaoyang.

Because her son-in-law is Chang Sun Chong.

The eldest Sun Chong, the empress's own nephew.

The eldest grandson family is not only relatives of the emperor, but also a famous family.

What's more, the eldest Sun Chong, both civil and military, has a dignified appearance.

This made Princess Gaoyang feel superior to others.

Li Gen naturally saw Princess Gao Yang's pride.

He just smiled and said nothing.

In my heart, I felt distressed for the eldest Sun Chong for three seconds.

Brother Chong, Brother Chong!From now on, the Green Hat King of the Tang Dynasty will belong to you.

As the saying goes, the country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change.

From Princess Gaoyang's expression, Li Gen knew that there would not be much difference in the future scripts.

It's just that because of my arrival, the Green Hat King of the Tang Dynasty was replaced by the original owner.

Changed, everything started to change.

However, they are all changing in a good direction, in a direction that is beneficial to themselves.

Before dusk, after seeing off several married princesses and sisters, Li Gen bid farewell to his father and queen and left the palace in a carriage.

He wants to rush back to Prince Qin's mansion to welcome his bride!

Cough cough, although this bride is no longer new, but it is no one else's fault, the culprit is himself.

When it was getting dark, Wei Fenfang arrived in a sedan chair.

Although there was no banquet for all the officials, the procedures that should be followed must be followed.

At the Qin Palace, at the very least, there must be a lively banquet.

Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai, the one on the left called the teacher's wife, the one on the right called the teacher's wife, and what they called was affectionate.

Li Gen couldn't wait to give them both a kick.

"It's all gone, I'm tired, let your teachers and wives rest well..."

With one word from Li Gen, the banquet is over.

"My lord, Xue Rengui has already lived in the Wei residence."

After making sure everyone went back to their rooms, Wei Fenfang said softly.

"Okay, so I can rest assured..."

Li Gen is indeed a little tired, not only physically, but also mentally.

"My lord, don't worry, do you know how much Xue Rengui can eat?"

"It's not a disadvantage to have a large appetite, but it is an advantage to be able to eat and be able to work."

Li Gen lay on the bed, squinting his eyes comfortably.

Because his princess is loosening his bones.

The strength is just right.

"That can't be too big..."

"How big is it?"

If the conversation between Li Gen and Princess Qin was heard by outsiders, Bao Buqi would think in a crooked way.

"My lord father said that the appetite of Xue Rengui alone is equal to the appetite of all the people in Wei Mansion..."

Hearing this, Li Gen smiled wryly and shook his head, this is indeed too much to eat.

There are more than a dozen people in the Wei mansion, including all the people.

Just the amount of food is enough to make one against ten.

It's no wonder that Xue Rengui's combat power is so sturdy.

"Don't worry about my concubine, no matter how much she can eat, she can afford to support me. Didn't Shuyu tell you about the prosperity of Luntai City?"

"The food in Luntai City rots a lot every year. Only a few more foodies like this can increase the consumption of food, which is beneficial but not harmful."

Li Gen's words made Wei Fenfang purse her lips and laugh.

"However, my lord father also said frankly that Xue Rengui has nothing wrong with him other than eating too much. Kong Wu is powerful and imposing, and he has already stated that he will follow His Highness King Qin to the death..."

Hearing this, Li Gen nodded with a smile and tried his best to ask Wei Shuyu to go to Hedong just to pick up this person!

"Okay, concubine, let's go to rest early, the king is tired, really tired..."

"My lord, today is the wedding night, is it possible that my lord just ignores my concubines like this?"

Wei Fenfang posted it directly.

Alas, Li Gen is suffering in his heart, but Li Gen can't say it yet.

…………

Early the next day.

Li Gen was wearing royal clothes and a crown on his head, and Wei Fenfang was also wearing princess clothes. The two boarded the carriage and went straight to the palace.

The Lizheng Palace was extremely lively today, all the married princesses returned to the palace, and they all brought their own sons-in-law with them.

"My son, please greet the emperor and the empress!"

Li Gen and Princess Qin respectfully bowed and bowed. After today, there is no need to kneel and bow on non-important days.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun nodded with a smile.

After saluting, Li Gen turned around and saw Chang Sun Chong.

"Cousin, I haven't seen you for many years, and I've become more handsome and unrestrained. Congratulations to Cousin and Sister Gao Yang, they are married."

"Changsun Chong, I have met His Royal Highness King Qin."

Ever since they set foot in the Lizheng Palace, Du He, Wei Shuyu, Li Deju and others have never even looked at Chang Sun Chong.

Among them, Chang Sun Chong is naturally aware of the secrets.

"Cousin doesn't need to be too polite, and there are no outsiders here. Today is a family gathering. Father, mother, queen, are you right?"

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun nodded with a smile and said.

"Yes, yes, there are no outsiders today, they are all from our own family."

"Come on, come on, come on, sit down next to the empress mother, your father is going to the Xiande Hall to go to court early, and the empress mother will accompany you to have a meal..."

At the wedding banquet, Li Gen just smiled and nodded at Wei Shuyu, Du He and others.

Then he began to think about returning to the Western Regions.

The current Chang'an City really can't stay for a long time, so Li Gen always has a feeling of depression.

There is the happy life of Luntai City there, not to mention, with the upgraded system, Li Gen urgently needs to build his own powerful force.

In the Lizheng Palace, there was a lot of joy and happiness.

In Xiande Hall, after the congratulations from the officials, Li Shimin nodded happily.

Immediately, Li Shimin's expression changed.

This guy can turn faces faster than books.

Fortunately, the change in Li Shimin's face was not ugly, but a solemn expression, which made the officials feel more at ease.

"Chengqian, did the imperial examination go well?"

Li Shimin looked at the prince next to him, and asked solemnly.

"Responding to my father's words, everything went well in the imperial examination. Fang Xiang Du and others personally reviewed the examination papers and carefully selected dozens of Jinshi candidates for my father."

After listening to Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin nodded approvingly.

This kid has made great progress recently!

It has reached the point where you don't blush when you lie.

"Well, since Fang Xiang Du and others personally reviewed the examination papers, I am definitely very relieved."

"I am not in Chang'an City in the current imperial examination. I am most worried about the occurrence of favoritism and fraud. If so, there will be endless troubles. There will be a hundred harms and no benefits."

"Currently, the candidates for the Jinshi section of the Jinshi section should all be in Chang'an City, right?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian with a smile.

"If you go back to the father, according to the usual practice, all the candidates on the list should be in Wubenfang in Chang'an City."

"Okay, now is the time when I urgently need talents, come here, and pass on the imperial examinations for the current imperial examinations, and the candidates for the Jinshi department will be on the list."

When Li Shimin's words fell, Li Delu, the chief servant, took the order and left.

Naturally, Li Delu would not go out in person to pass the imperial edict to the candidates on the list, and he had a lot of servants at his disposal.

When Li Shimin saw the Hall of Xiande, it became quiet instantly, and he knew that the officials were confused.

So he spoke.

"My lords, right now is the time when talents are urgently needed. Today I just want to see if there are no accidents, the candidates in the Jinshi section of today's department will be reused..."

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

When Li Shimin's words fell, the happiest thing was Prince Li Chengqian.

In the Jinshi section of this subject, all the candidates on the list are all his people.

Li Chengqian couldn't hide his joy in his heart, his uncle's painstaking efforts were not in vain, and finally it was the harvest season.

A few days ago, Li Chengqian was so happy that he won two servants, Zhao Xin and Liu Qiang, from ear to ear.

Zhao Xin and Liu Qiang were the proud students of King Qin back then.

Now he has defected to his own camp, Changsun Wuji is also very happy about this.

I hope that Zhao Xin and Liu Qiang will work harder in private and try to win over some officials from the Zhuangyuan Academy.

Wubenfang is just across from the imperial city, and those imposter Jinshi Jinshi, as the prince said, gathered in Wubenfang.

There is no way, these are all arranged by Prince Li Chengqian.

Soon, everyone was brought into Xiande Hall.

Thirty Jinshi Jinshi gathered in Xiande Hall.

All Jinshi paid homage to see each other.

Li Shimin nodded with a smile and said.

"Everyone raise their heads..."

All Jinshi raised their heads when they heard this.

Li Shimin took a closer look, and found that all of these people had delicate skin and tender flesh, and they were indeed from aristocratic families.

Looking at the dark circles under the eyes one by one, Li Shimin knew in his heart that it was all due to Pingkangfang.

"Delu, send them my strategy test questions."

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, the officials suddenly realized that His Majesty did not come on a whim, but was prepared long ago.

Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian were shocked.

These guys, don't fail the exam!

Li Delu distributed the printed test papers separately.

Thirty Jinshi Jinshi took the test papers, and they all let out a sigh of relief.

However, it is the most common and simple trial strategy.

Moreover, it is the test strategy and examination questions that once made His Royal Highness King Qin famous all over the world, and it is the way of an official.

It is precisely because of this policy theory that he establishes his heart for the world, establishes his life for the people, inherits his knowledge for the past, and creates peace for all generations.It has become the standard for being an official in today's officialdom.

All Jinshi immediately began to take out the quill pens in their sleeves.

At present, the quill pen has become popular in the Tang Dynasty, because it is easy to use and more convenient to carry.

In Xiande Hall, there was the rustling sound of writing.

Such a test question is simply a question for giving points.

All Jinshi's writing is like a god, and everyone is full of impassioned words.

People began to hand in papers one after another, and Li Shimin reviewed them one by one, nodding in satisfaction from time to time.

This made Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian heave a sigh of relief.

Looks like things are going in a good direction.

When all Jinshi had finished handing in the papers, Li Shimin also finished checking the papers very quickly.

"That's right, that's right. Jinshi in this department are all young talents, and they all have an upright and passionate way of being an official. My heart is very comforting, my heart is very comforting..."

"Seeing you, I seem to have seen the future of the Tang Dynasty. Since you are writing bold words on the way of being an official, I will naturally give you a chance to show your talents..."

"Thank you for your majesty's grace, thank you for your majesty's grace!"

All Jinshi bowed and saluted in unison, feeling extremely excited and joyful in their hearts.

Happiness came so suddenly, they never thought that they would be reused by His Majesty so soon.

"My lords, I intend to reuse the Jinshi in this subject in advance. Even if I have passed the palace examination today, what do you think?"

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

His Majesty said so, and naturally no one objected to it. After all, the shortage of officials in the Tang Dynasty is obvious to all.

"Congratulations, father, congratulations, father."

"Datang has added again, 30 young talents!"

Prince Li Chengqian congratulated him respectfully.

"Well, there is a lot of credit for the prince here."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile. What he said next made Li Chengqian almost lose his footing.

Changsun Wuji was also dumbfounded for an instant.

"It is my will to pass on my will that all Jinshi scholars in this department are the pillars of the country. 30 people will immediately go to Yunzhong to perform their duties. The focus is to educate the original East Turkic residents and spread the culture of the Tang Dynasty."

Remarks: Yunzhong is now in Mongolia.

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, the Xiande Hall was completely silent.

The faces of Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian turned pale, and their painstaking efforts, which lasted more than half a year, were burned in an instant.

The faces of the thirty Jinshi Jinshi were all pale.

As the children of the aristocratic family, they are too clear about where it is in Yunzhong.

That is a barren land!

Not to mention making great achievements and showing great ambitions, whether he can come back alive in this life is a big question mark.

However, the sacred will is hard to violate, and these people have no choice but to give thanks.

With heavy steps, he left Xiande Hall.

Outside the Xiande Hall, the carriages were all ready for them.

It really is an immediate departure.

"Father, Datang is in urgent need of talents right now, why send them to the place in the clouds?"

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and tried his best to fight for the last chance.

"Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is very true, the minister seconded the proposal..."

At this time, if Changsun Wuji doesn't come out of work again, he also knows that there will be no more chances.

What Li Shimin didn't expect was that Zhao Xin, the Minister of Rites, and Liu Qiang, the Minister of Officials, also went out to second the meeting.

Hey!
Could it be that these two boys really took refuge in the crown prince?

If it was the past, Wei Zheng would definitely stand up without hesitation and ask His Majesty why he acted like this.

Today is not the same as it used to be!

Wei Zheng is no longer the one he used to be, the number one striker in the Tang Dynasty.

Now the eldest son married Princess Qinghe, and the eldest daughter became Princess Qin.

Wei Zheng and Li Shimin are in-laws that cannot be ironed anymore, they are iron-clad.

"Your Majesty, I think that your majesty's move is very good. It must be His Royal Highness King Qin who made the Western Regions very prosperous. That's why your majesty intends to let these young talents go to Yunzhong to try to rebuild a Luntai City..."

Li Shimin heard Wei Zheng's words, Longyan nodded joyfully, and spoke.

"The one who knows me is Xuan Cheng!"

"Chengqian, Auxiliary Machine, what you said is also reasonable. My Tang Dynasty really needs talents urgently."

"Preach my decree and announce it to the world immediately. The imperial examination will be held this autumn. I will once again select talents for the Great Tang..."

call!
Li Chengqian and Changsun Wuji were completely lost.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

All the officials saluted and shouted.

So far, Li Chengqian and Changsun Wuji's painstaking efforts and hard work for more than half a year have all been in vain.

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing!"

Li Shimin went to the Lizheng Hall happily.

"Zhao Xin, Liu Qiang..."

"We are ashamed to be with you..."

All the officials withdrew from the Xiande Hall, and the officials from the Zhuangyuan Academy angrily reprimanded Zhao Xin and Liu Qiang, who had just left the class and seconded.

It gave Changsun Wuji some comfort in his heart.

Fortunately, there are losses and gains.

The two of them went out of class today to second, and now they are at odds with their classmates.

It seems that he is really attached to the side of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Watching Zhao Xin and Liu Qiang leave in a huff.

A smile appeared on Changsun Wuji's face.

(End of this chapter)