Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 284 You Damn, Try Saying It Again

Li Shimin picked up his wine glass and said with a smile.

"Rengui, virtuous son-in-law, come and have a drink with father-in-law."

Seeing Xue Rengui pick up the wine glass, Li Shimin readily raised his head and drank it down.

What is more intoxicating than fine wine is Di Renjie's deeds of solving crimes like a god.

Li Shimin drank it all in one gulp, and Xue Rengui naturally drank it in one gulp too.

Just as Xue Rengui put down his wine glass, Li Shimin asked with a smile.

"Rengui, let's go on, what major crime did Di Renjie solve on the third day?"

"Back to my father-in-law, Di Renjie didn't solve any major or important cases on the third day..."

Before Xue Rengui finished speaking, Li Shimin became unhappy.

This Nima?
Just now he claimed with certainty that Di Renjie solved major and important cases every day after he took office for three days.

Now I actually told Lao Tzu that there were no major or important cases on the third day.

If it wasn't for Xue Rengui who revealed so much powerful information just now, Li Shimin would definitely show Xue Rengui some face.

"On the third day, Di Renjie personally tried the case of gathering people to fight in Chang'an, the capital city."

When Xue Rengui's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin's face that had been tense just now became exciting again in an instant.

"The capital city of Chang'an, gathering people to fight with weapons? It must be the children of those high-ranking officials and dignitaries, with five surnames and seven Wangs. It's simply unreasonable..."

Li Shimin thought with his toes, and knew that it must be these people.

The eldest Sun Chong, Fang Yiai, Du He, Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin, Qin Huaidao and others all fucking did this.

Three days a small dozen, five days a big dozen.

Relying on the prestige of their respective fathers, in Chang'an City all day long, they took steps that their relatives did not recognize, and ran amok.

Fortunately, these boys have now become the pillars of the country, and all of them are worthy of great responsibilities.

All of this is thanks to my good eldest son.

"Father-in-law, it is clear that they are indeed the children of the rich and powerful."

When Xue Rengui's words fell, Li Shimin looked at Xue Rengui and said.

"Facing the powerful, the youngest Yin Di Renjie of Jingzhao Mansion, how did he settle the case?"

"Back to my father-in-law, Di Renjie is not afraid of power, and he doesn't give powerful people a chance to come to his door to intercede. He tried the case all night until dawn, and at dawn, all the [-] squares in Chang'an City were covered with notices."

"The two first offenders were sentenced to ten years in prison, and the rest were also sentenced to prison terms ranging from two to seven years."

"Even Pingkangfang, where the incident occurred, was heavily fined and closed for seven days for rectification..."

When Xue Rengui's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Zhangsun all gasped.

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, those who cause serious injuries can indeed be sentenced to ten years in prison.

But in practice, it's not that simple.

Back then, Chai Lingwu and Gao Xingxing had beaten people to serious injuries.

In the end, it's all about spending money to settle the matter and let the matter rest.

Even if Li Shimin heard about it in the end, he could only pretend that it never happened.

One is the elder sister's son, and the other is the son of Guanyin's maidservant's uncle.

Li Shimin can't pass on the decree anymore, let's investigate and deal with it strictly.

Di Renjie is not afraid of the rich and powerful, it is true that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers.

However, his closure of Pingkangfang really shocked Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager.

"Rengui, Di Renjie really closed Pingkangfang? Your Majesty, did he object?"

The reason why Li Shimin had this doubt was that Pingkangfang was a big taxpayer.

When Li Shimin was poor, Pingkangfang was his cash cow.

"Pingkangfang was really closed. His Majesty did not object to this matter. As far as my son-in-law knows, His Majesty even praised Di Renjie in private, saying that he did a good job..."

Xue Rengui's solemn appearance convinced Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun.

"Rengui, how did Di Renjie behave after those three days?"

Li Shimin took a sip of wine and waited quietly for Xue Rengui's answer.

"Father-in-law, Di Renjie spent three days to shut up all the people who questioned His Majesty's cronyism at the beginning, but made the people of Chang'an in the capital cheer for joy. With such a god-like, fair and strict Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture Well, why worry about bad atmosphere in the capital, why worry about public security in the capital!"

"On the fourth day, Di Renjie ordered his guards to hang a drum outside Jingzhao Mansion."

When Xue Rengui said this, Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun asked in doubt almost at the same time.

"A drum? Why hang a drum outside Jingzhao Mansion?"

Speaking of this drum, Xue Rengui also came to the spirit, and said sonorously.

"This drum is called the Mingyuan Drum, but all the people in the capital, as long as they have grievances, can beat the drum to express their grievances."

"And there is no time limit at twelve o'clock..."

call!
call!
Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun were deeply shocked.

At twelve o'clock, you can beat the drum to express grievances.

This is an unprecedented feat.

"What happened later? How about later?"

Li Shimin couldn't hide the shock in his heart, and asked excitedly.

"Later, Di Renjie did what he said. When the grievance drum came out, the families of many old injustice cases in the capital Chang'an and the surrounding prefectures and counties came to beat the drum and voice their grievances. Many cases involved high-ranking officials and dignitaries."

"Di Renjie must accept every case and solve the unjust case. This appeases the hearts of the people and deters the powerful. The public security and atmosphere in Chang'an, the capital, have been fundamentally changed."

"Outside the Jingzhao Mansion, people kneel down to thank him every day. Di Renjie's name has now become famous all over the world, spreading throughout the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun nodded happily when they heard the words. They were really more and more satisfied with Di Renjie's performance.

"Rengui, if you commit a crime, let your father-in-law use a metaphor. If you commit a crime, will Di Renjie judge the case impartially and deal with you according to law?"

Li Shimin didn't expect that Guanyin's servant girl would ask such a question.

However, after thinking about it, Li Shimin suddenly realized that the question of Guanyin maidservant was really good.

Li Shimin wanted to see how Xue Rengui would answer.

What Di Renjie said just now is so miraculous, I want to see if this is true.

"This, this..."

Xue Rengui scratched his head, looking rather embarrassed.

It made Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun feel a little disappointed and regretful.

After all, this Di Renjie is nothing more than an ordinary person, a governor of Jingzhao Mansion. If Xue Rengui is really the one who committed the crime, he is really powerless and helpless.

However, what Xue Rengui said next made Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun stare wide-eyed.

"My lord father-in-law, my lord mother-in-law, my son-in-law don't dare to make mistakes. In Di Renjie's hands, there is a Shangfang sword bestowed by His Majesty..."

"Shangfang sword? What is Shangfang sword?"

Li Shimin opened his eyes and opened his mouth to ask.

"Father-in-law, this Shangfang sword was bestowed by His Majesty personally. Once the criminal is a relative of the emperor, and when he is a high-ranking official, Di Renjie will hold the Shangfang sword, as if I were here in person, and he has the right to kill first and then play."

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, tell me, would my son-in-law dare to do anything wrong in front of Shang Fang's sword?"

Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun looked at each other, their eyes were full of shock.

If I come in person, I will cut it first and then play it.

The gold content of these eight words is really too high.

Although Xue Rengui has a high position and authority, he really dare not make mistakes.

"Rengui, since this is the case, Di Renjie has the Shangfang sword bestowed by His Majesty in his hand, has he ever beheaded a relative of the emperor or a dignitary?"

"Back to my father-in-law, my son-in-law had never been there before he was ordered to come to the Southern Continent."

"Nowadays when there are ghosts in your heart, you can't hide them. No one dares to make mistakes. Your Majesty is a man who says nothing is different. Di Renjie dares to act. Who dares to touch Shangfang's sword and try the sword?"

Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun nodded in satisfaction.

Xue Rengui's remarks were just human nature, and Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun also believed that these were his words from the bottom of his heart.

"Rengui, hurry up and eat while the dishes are still hot. Wait a minute, my father-in-law has something to ask you."

Li Shimin warmly invited Xue Rengui to have a meal.

What Di Renjie learned from Xue Rengui made Li Shimin very satisfied.

With this son-in-law, what more can father-in-law ask for!
The Empress Dowager Changsun was also happy and happy for Sizi at this time.

In the study room, there is no words for the time being.

In front of Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun, Xue Rengui did not dare to feast like a cloud.

However, as Datang's number one stomach king.

Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun knew about Xue Rengui's appetite.

Back then, in the barracks in Luntai City.

After Xue Rengui demonstrated his archery skills and his unrivaled bravery.

He killed two cages of big meat buns in one go, shocking everyone present.

That's it……

Xue Rengui also said that he was not full.

The idiots Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin were simply insulting the idiots.

In front of Xue Rengui, he is not even qualified to carry shoes.

Compared with Xue Rengui, he can eat more, and he can't eat hot food even if he eats fart.

Seeing that there were very few dishes left on the dining table, Li Shimin was about to summon his personal guards.

Li Tai appeared at the door of the study, holding a large plate of barbecue in his hand.

"Father, queen mother. Knowing that my brother-in-law eats a lot, I specially brought some barbecue over."

Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun nodded in satisfaction.

"Qingque has a heart, Wang Xuance and Xi Jun buy two people, can it be settled properly?"

"Returning to the father, the two generals are a little too drunk. After eating, they have already gone to the room arranged by the son to rest."

Li Shimin heard Li Tai's words, and said in a pleasant manner.

"Okay, Qingque, come, sit down."

Li Tai was overjoyed when he heard the words, and he came here with the barbecue himself. The purpose was to stay and listen to his father and mother asking what happened to Xue Rengui.

For such a long time, it is absolutely impossible if it is not a major event.

Li Tai carefully placed the roasted meat on the table, then held the wine jug, and poured wine for his father and queen mother, even Xue Rengui's wine glass, Li Tai also filled it up.

After finishing all this, Li Tai sat beside Li Shimin.

In this regard, Li Shimin is very satisfied and happy.

Although Li Tai is the king of Wei, serving wine to Xue Rengui does not lose his status.

Li Shimin himself poured wine for Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and even Cheng Yaojin.

There is a whole large plate of barbecue, not ten catties, but also eight catties.

Let Xue Rengui wipe out all of them.

"Brother-in-law, if it's not enough, Qingque will let someone roast it."

Li Tai said with a smile.

"Thank you His Royal Highness King Wei, there is no need, the general feels that he is almost full."

Li Shimin really can't laugh or cry, can you really fucking eat a calf?
Also, almost full.

Your meal is more than enough for ten people.

The four of them raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

The reception banquet set up for Xue Rengui is considered to be a perfect and complete end.

Li Tai ordered his personal guards to clean up the dishes on the table. After wiping the tabletop with a rag, Li Tai brewed tea himself.

"Brother-in-law, Qing Que has been away from Chang'an City for some time."

"Brother-in-law, is there anything new in Chang'an City recently? Brother, does he have any new decisions?"

When Li Tai finished speaking, Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun nodded in satisfaction.

These questions are exactly what they want to know.

"Speaking of which, what's new in Chang'an, the capital of the capital, is quite lively."

As soon as Xue Rengui opened his mouth, he asked Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai to listen carefully.

"Just before the general left Chang'an City, the entire Chang'an City was electrified."

"In the current capital of Chang'an, whether it's the mansions of high-ranking officials or the homes of ordinary people, every household no longer has to worry about the dark night."

"All colleges, orphanages, nursing homes, and all the major streets in Chang'an City have installed street lights. When night falls, the lights will bloom, instantly illuminating the entire Chang'an City."

"On that day, the whole city of Chang'an was electrified, and I will never forget the cheers of the people that night."

"On Suzaku Avenue, the common people, singing and dancing, carnivaled all night under the street lights. The old people wept with joy, the young people beat the gongs and drums hard, and the children ran happily under the street lights..."

Xue Rengui's words shocked the three of Li Shimin beyond measure.

How long has it been?
The entire city of Chang'an was actually electrified.

Li Shimin, the eldest grandson empress dowager and Li Tai still remember how shocked they were when the lights in the Tai Chi Palace were turned on.

Xue Rengui's words continued.

"Later, His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Industry to place seats under the street lamps. On the seats, old people can rest when they are tired from walking, and young people can sit together. There are even young men who sit under the street lamps. Holding a scroll to study..."

"Today's Chang'an City has become a city that never sleeps. During the day, Chang'an is illuminated by the sun, and at night, Chang'an is illuminated by lights."

"With electricity, it is really convenient. Many factories in Chang'an City have begun to borrow electricity to speed up production. The production speed of the machines is much faster than the previous steam engines..."

Xue Rengui's words brought Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager and Li Tai into a new world.

It turns out that with electricity, life is so convenient.

"Rengui, apart from the capital Chang'an, have you ever had electricity in other places?"

Li Shimin deserves to be the emperor who has been on the throne for more than ten years.

At this moment, Li Shimin showed again that he has the heart of an emperor in the world.

"If you go back to my father-in-law, the electricity in Luoyang city has already been turned on."

"Your Majesty said frankly that in the future, all lands in Datang will be connected to electricity, including here..."

When Xue Rengui's words fell, Li Tai was so excited that he almost jumped up.

The place that Xue Rengui spoke of is naturally the Guide Continent.

This is his territory, Li Tai, how could Li Tai not be excited.

Next, Li Tai took Xue Rengui's hand.

Brother-in-law is long, brother-in-law is short and asks for warmth.

It made Li Shimin drowsy, although he also asked about King Qi and King Shu who stayed in Chang'an, the capital city.

However, Li Shimin already knew that the two of them were currently in charge of their own side, so they couldn't arouse much interest in participating in the topic.

"Brother-in-law, has elder brother made any major decisions recently?"

Hearing this, Li Shimin felt refreshed.

Xue Rengui's answer made Li Shimin even more bloody in an instant.

"Returning to His Highness, when it comes to His Majesty's major decisions, there is no doubt that the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is the top priority."

If you say this, we will not be sleepy.

Li Shimin immediately became full of energy, his eyes burst out, and he went straight to Xue Rengui.

"Rengui, tell your father-in-law what is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project?"

As soon as Xue Rengui opened his mouth, Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai were all dumbfounded.

The mouths of the three were rounded, and their eyes were full of expressions of disbelief.

"The so-called south-to-north water diversion means that the river water from the south is seconded to the north through newly built ditches and reservoirs, and finally converges in Chang'an, the capital city. The whole land of Guanlong and even Longyou Road in the north will also benefit."

hiss!
hiss!
hiss!
Li Shimin, the eldest grandson empress dowager and Li Tai all gasped.

The magnitude of this project has exceeded their imagination.

It's not just an idea that has never existed in ancient times, it is unprecedented.

And the difficulty is so great that it is comparable to going to the blue sky.

In the study room, it was quite quiet for a cup of tea.

Only Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun, and Li Tai breathed slightly out of excitement.

Xue Rengui was also very helpless, because he told the truth, and His Majesty had specifically explained that he must tell the truth.

As a result, Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai all looked at themselves strangely.

Li Shimin also knew that he had lost his composure, so he took a deep breath and asked.

"Rengui, I just heard what you said. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project is really too difficult, but it is indeed a great cause that will benefit generations to come. I am afraid that my father-in-law will never be able to see it in this life."

Hearing this, Xue Rengui slapped his thigh fiercely and said loudly.

"Father-in-law, why did you say that? Your Majesty has issued an imperial decree that the South-to-North Water Diversion Project must be completed within five years."

Li Shimin stood up trembling.

"Xue Rengui, you fucking try to say it again."

"Is it true that father-in-law is old? Don't try to fool father-in-law."

Li Shimin was suddenly furious. Although the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai felt a little sudden, they also felt that it was normal.

The difficulty of the south-to-north water diversion project is beyond the blue sky.

It is simply impossible to complete such a complex and huge project within five years.

Xue Rengui is suffering in his heart, but Xue Rengui can't say it yet.

Being slapped on the head and face by Li Shimin, pointing his nose and scolding him, he had to endure it for the time being.

"Erlang, calm down too, you have to let Rengui finish the sentence."

At the critical moment, the Empress Dowager Changsun stepped forward.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Okay, father-in-law will give you another chance to reform yourself. If you dare to speak nonsense again, you will never be forgiven lightly."

When things got to this point, Xue Rengui stopped talking.

The atmosphere in the study was a bit weird.

The four of them were in a state of wide-eyed and small-eyed.

(End of this chapter)