Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 53
Enter the palace gate.

Inside is a different world.

What is the real carved beams and painted buildings, what is the real resplendent!
Here, Li Gen finally found the real answer.

Although Su Guogong's mansion is not bad.

However, compared with this palace.

That would be much worse.

"Young man, the prince is waiting for you in the living room."

Li Gen stepped into the living room.

Even though my heart was pounding.

After all, what he was about to face was a fierce general who had fought in the battlefield for many years.

And he is also a historical figure worthy of admiration.

Li Gen took the first step bravely.

"Li Gen, the son of Li Fu, the magistrate of Jingyang County, pays his respects to the King of Hejian County."

At the door just now, Li Gen called himself the owner of Fugen Restaurant, because the king of Hejian County went to the restaurant for a drink yesterday.

Now that he is meeting the King of Hejian, Li Gen will naturally report his father's name and official position.

Although my father is only a seventh-rank official, at least he is also an official of the imperial court.

Li Xiaogong looked at Li Gen who was bowing and saluting with a smile.

"Come and sit next to the king."

Li Gen let out a sigh of relief when he heard the words, it seems that this is a good start.

"Thank you, my lord, for your seat."

"The junior brought two cans of tea, please accept it!"

Lee Hyo-gong smiled even more happily.

This kid is really smart.

It's just a few conversations, and he has already begun to call himself a junior.

"The tea in your restaurant is very good, I like it very much."

Li Xiaogong accepted it unceremoniously.

"It's good that the prince likes it. After a while, the junior will send a few cans to the prince. It's guaranteed to be fresh tea."

"it is good!"

Li Xiaogong was very happy and readily agreed.

"Today, the king went to the restaurant to eat wine. The wine, tea and dishes in the restaurant are very good. I really didn't expect that there would be such tea in the world, and the dishes would be so delicious."

"The king asked casually. He wanted to see the shopkeeper. Your maid told me that you are studying poetry and books in the mansion."

"You are very smart. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, businessmen are not allowed to be officials, let alone take the imperial examination, so even if the restaurant is open, you have never appeared in the restaurant."

The words of King Hejian made Li Gen scratch his head in embarrassment.

"You don't need to worry, since this king has told you this, he will naturally not stop you from taking the imperial examination."

"In less than three days, His Majesty will let the Ministry of Officials announce to the world. This is the first imperial examination since the emperor ascended the throne. It is of great significance."

Li Gen's heart pounded when he heard this.

Such a big matter, Zhang Sun Chong and the others have not received the news yet.

Changsun Chong's father is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials!

(Remarks: The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were first presided over by the Ministry of Officials, and it was only presided over by the Ministry of Rites during the Kaiyuan period.)
"My lord, according to the rules, can juniors take part in this imperial examination?"

Li Gen was at a loss.

He even regretted that he rejected Chang Sun Chong's kindness at the beginning.
Li Xiaogong burst out laughing upon hearing this.

"Rules are made by people. Doesn't your Fulgen Restaurant have a rule of making reservations in advance? Why was my king invited into the restaurant without making a reservation?"

Li Xiaogong's words were quite sarcastic.

"Because junior, I respect your heroism, and besides, I don't dare to offend my lord. If I make my lord angry, I'm afraid this restaurant won't be able to continue."

Everyone likes words of praise, and Li Xiaogong is no exception.

A word of heroism made him very happy.

"I saw Qiwang of the five surnames and the eight families of Guanlong. Except for the eldest grandson family, other noble families were rejected. You are not afraid of them at such a young age. Wouldn't it make you unable to open this restaurant?"

Li Gen said seriously when he heard the words.

"My lord, to be honest, this junior is really scared."

"The younger generation has already explained to everyone. If there is really no such great hero as the prince to go to the restaurant, I can only play by ear and let them go to the restaurant to eat."

"If there are great heroes like the prince going, then let them queue up and make reservations. With the prince present, let their family have a great career, and don't dare to do anything wrong in Chang'an City!"

Hahahaha!

Li Xiaogong raised his head and laughed loudly!
"So, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, Qin Shubao, Fang Xiang Du Xiang and Changsun Wuji are also heroes?"

"Ok!"

"But compared to the prince, it's still a little bit worse!"

Li Gen's rainbow fart was shot just right.

Li Xiaogong himself almost applauded.

At this time, Li Xiaogong's eyes were looking at Li Gen, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

In the palace, among Li Shimin's princes, none of them resembled Shimin in appearance.

Only this child, who is not in the palace, has the appearance of Shimin's [-]% back then.

Talk about ingenuity!
Prince Li Chengqian has been diligent and studious since he was a child.

However, compared with Li Gen in front of him, Cheng Qian was a bit too rigid.

Li Xiaogong felt that Li Gen, who was sunny and humorous in front of him, was the appearance of a young man.

What's more, this person is thoughtful and intelligent.

"Li Gen, since you have said that the rules are made by people, and you have given me the privilege of not having to queue up for reservations."

"The matter of the imperial examination, I will solve it for you. What I will solve for you is your status as a student. The matter of the exam depends entirely on your own ability."

Li Gen was overjoyed when he heard this.

"This junior is very grateful to the prince for his great kindness. This kind of kindness, this junior will not dare to forget for the rest of his life."

Li Gen solemnly saluted and thanked you!
"Okay, I have a purpose to help you. Who told you that the food and tea in your restaurant are so delicious."

"My lord, the younger generation will explain it when they return home. From now on, as long as the lord comes here, there will never be a need to make a reservation, and he will directly serve the best food and drinks, free of charge."

"If the prince is involved in affairs, the junior will send someone to bring the food and wine to the palace."

Li Gen's words made Li Xiaogong's eyebrows and beard jump with joy.

This kid can handle it!

It's just too good.

"Come here, wait for me with pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"

Li Xiaogong gave an order.

The servants in the mansion quickly took action.

Take the rice paper to get the paper.

Grinding ink for grinding ink.

With everything ready, Li Xiaogong picked up his pen and began to write letters.

"Okay, you take this king's handwritten letter and go to the Imperial College, you just need to hand it to Kong Yingda!"

Li Gen excitedly accepted the letter from King Hejian.

After saluting respectfully again, he left the palace in a happy mood.

Who is Kong Yingda?
Li Gen was very clear in his heart, but in front of King Hejian, Li Gen naturally couldn't say much.

As the saying goes, too much talk is bound to fail!
The prince was kind, and Li Gen remembered it in his heart.

"Aifei, what do you think of this child?"

After Li Gen left, Princess Jun came out slowly from behind the barrier.

"My lord, this concubine thinks that this son will become a great weapon!"

Li Xiaogong raised his head and laughed loudly upon hearing this.

Then suddenly his expression became serious.

Ugh!
Lucky!

Woe!

(End of this chapter)