People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1750 Wu Zhaoyi, No, Wang Zhaoyi

The crescent moon was as bright as a tooth, shining brightly on the Queen Mother's bedroom, Baifu Hall.

Ouyang, dressed in a black robe with a golden phoenix pattern, sat in the main seat, her eyes gently sweeping across the entire hall.

Li Xuan and Liu Jinyu sat on the left, followed by Imperial Concubine Qu Douer, Concubine Shu Pei Shitong, Concubine De Liu Shubi, Concubine Xian Zheng Zhi, and their sons.

Ouyang Tong and Zhou sat on the right, and below them were Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang, and their wives and children.

Ouyang's eyes fell on the two brothers Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang, and looked at Li Xuan with some concern: "Dalang, if you just send Youming and Yourang to serve as scholars of the Chongwen Pavilion in the Eastern Palace, won't the court officials say anything?"

Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang had previously been granted official positions and titles by Ouyang Tong, so Li Xuan directly let them enter the Imperial College as assistant teachers.

The assistant teacher of the Imperial College is a sixth-rank official of the Imperial College, which is not an important position. Given their relationship with Li Xuan, no one would say anything if they were directly appointed as assistant teachers of the Imperial College.

Not to mention that the two of them did have real talent and knowledge, but Li Xuan quickly appointed them as scholars of the Prince's Chongwen Academy, which inevitably caused criticism.

The Bachelor of Chongwenguan was an official of the fifth rank, and was qualified to enter the palace and attend court.

"No." Li Xuan shook his head affirmatively and said, "My son was taught by his three cousins ​​when he was young. Although I can't say that he is well versed in literature, he has his own context.

Zhao'er is lucky to be taught by his two cousins. If cousin Youxian was not in Lintan, I would have let him enter Chongwenguan together."

After saying that, Li Xuan turned sideways and looked to his side, and saw Li Zhizhao sitting next to Liu Jinyu.

Li Xuan waved his hand and Li Zhizhao stood up immediately.

Walking in front of Li Xuan, Li Zhizhao bowed and said, "Father."

Li Xuan nodded, looked at Ouyang and said, "The two cousins ​​have their own ideas on Confucian classics, and my son has benefited a lot from them. Now that they are teaching the prince, he can use their theories as a foundation and absorb other Confucian theories from different schools. In the end, he will have his own perspective on the world, and that will be a success."

"Your Majesty said that he would find a great scholar of the time to be the prince's tutor, but is he worried that the prince might be led astray by them?" Ouyang Tong directly revealed Li Xuan's true thoughts.

"The Kong family." Li Xuan nodded and said, "Forget about the Shandong Kong family, their Confucian classics are getting worse and worse.

On the contrary, Kong Yingda's lineage, his son Kong Zhiyue, and his grandson Kong Huiyuan, are all quite knowledgeable. If they come to teach the prince, I will not worry that the prince will go astray."

"The prince taught by the Shandong Kong family is definitely a qualified and well-behaved prince." Ouyang Tong couldn't help laughing.

"But you are definitely not a qualified successor to the prosperity of the world." Li Xuan turned to look at Li Zhizhao, his eyes slightly cold, and said seriously: "In the future, there will be people in the East Palace who will teach and advise you. Remember, everything comes first with the teachings of your two cousins, understand?"

"Your son will remember this." Li Zhizhao immediately bowed.

"Your Majesty!" Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang couldn't help but stand up nervously.

Li Xuan waved his hand and said, "My two cousins, there is no need to do this. In the future, there will be more than one or two people coming in and out of the Eastern Palace. There will be people from all walks of life in the court, including the left, middle and right sons of the imperial court, the four princes' guests, the prince's secretary, the prince's junior secretary, the prince's middle secretary, the prince's secretary, and the scholars, not to mention the flow of people back and forth. If there is no set standard, there will be problems."

"My husband is right." Liu Jinyu nodded and looked at Li Zhizhao and said, "If you have any questions in the future, go and ask your two cousins ​​for advice. Do you understand?"

"Son, write this down." When Li Zhizhao heard that his father and mother had the same opinion, he immediately bowed and took note of it.

"The Crown Prince is only one aspect of the matter." Li Xuan waved his hand and asked Li Zhizhao to go back. Then he looked at the brothers Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang and said, "The Imperial College is also an important place. My two cousins ​​should not take it lightly. In the future, I will use my two cousins ​​as the Doctor of the Imperial College, the Dean of the Imperial College, and the Imperial College Priest. Please take good care of the Imperial College for me."

Seeing Li Xuan's serious expression, the Ouyang brothers subconsciously bowed and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I accept your order."

Ouyang Tong was sitting aside, and when he heard Li Xuan's words, his eyes couldn't help but raise.

Li Xuan's words just now gave him a different flavor.

Ouyang Youming and Ouyang Yourang stayed in the Imperial College for their entire lives. Although their development was limited, they were able to become the chief academic officer of the Imperial College and had many students all over the world, which was definitely worth it.

Even Li Xuan's words "looking at the Imperial College" can show how much importance Li Xuan attaches to the Imperial College.

Like-minded.

These four words suddenly popped up in Ouyang Tong's mind.

Although Li Xuan has become the emperor now, he still has a big weakness, which is the future talent training.

The Imperial College is definitely a very important tool.

If he could cultivate countless scholars who share the same ideals as Li Xuan and are loyal to him, then the throne of his lineage would be able to enjoy at least a hundred years of prosperity.

Good trick!
……

Ouyang watched the maid help the pregnant Zheng Zhi up, then looked at Li Xuan and said with emotion: "Mother is most worried that you will neglect the matter of offspring after entering the palace. It is also a good thing that the virtuous concubine is pregnant tonight."

"Mother, actually I started growing Lantian jade when I was in the palace. I hope I can go out more often." There was a hint of anticipation in Li Xuan's eyes.

Ouyang looked up and glanced at Liu Jinyu in confusion.

Liu Jinyu immediately bowed, and then took all the concubines and their sons out of Baifu Hall.

Ouyang Tong's family also bowed and left.

Ouyang then spoke up: "What do you think about the Wang family's affairs?"

"They just want their daughter to take the position of the fourth wife. Now their son's four concubines have already had children. Although the fifteenth wife has not given birth yet, she is from the Zheng family of Xingyang, which is not low-ranking. The only one who is slightly inferior is the fourth wife, but she not only gave birth to a son, but also a prince. How dare they, who have not yet married, think about it?"

Li Xuan shook his head slightly and said, "At worst, I can leave Zhaoyi, one of the nine concubines, to them. If they don't want that, then forget about this marriage."

"You!" Ouyang looked at Li Xuan and couldn't help shaking her head.

Li Xuan’s closest relatives are the Wang family members from Wang Fangyi’s lineage, but his grandmother is not from this lineage.

After Li Yuanze's death and Empress Wu's attack, the people of that lineage gradually severed their ties with the Peng Palace. Only the Ouyang family remembered a few people, otherwise Li Xuan would not even know who his own cousin was.

After a brief pause, Ouyang sighed and nodded, saying, "So be it. It's because they came too late." Li Xuan smiled and said, "Mother still loves her son. But to be honest, it's not easy for the daughter of the Wang family to have a high position after entering the palace."

Seeing Li Xuan's gradually serious look, Ouyang was slightly stunned: "Are you on guard against them?"

"Mother, things are different now than when we were in the palace." Li Xuan couldn't help but shook her head.

Ouyang fell silent, and finally sighed and said, "It's up to you. The wedding is scheduled for the sixth day of the first lunar month. Don't forget it."

"Zongzheng Temple will remember it." Li Xuan winked deliberately.

"Heh!" Ouyang couldn't help but laugh.

……

In the Liangyi Hall, Li Xuan frowned as he looked at Li Jing kneeling in the hall, and said angrily, "I asked you to go to Jingzhou to help me keep an eye on those Jingzhou noble families, not to help them seize the people's land. If it weren't for the report from the local governor, I wouldn't have believed it... Brother Wang, have you forgotten what I hate the most?"

"I am guilty." Li Jing bowed his head heavily, his forehead pressed against the cold floor, and said in a terrified manner: "I am dull and unworthy of training. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Li Xuan looked at Li Jing deeply, waved his hands helplessly, and said, "Get up, tell me what happened. It even affected the local taxes?"

"It's the Xu family." Li Jing stood up and said with gritted teeth, "They sent a woman to the mansion, saying that they were willing to support the army with food and fodder, and asked me to let them go. I thought that everything should be done for the sake of local stability, so I let them go temporarily. Who knew that they would actually occupy the farmland in my name, and I didn't expect there were so many of them."

"You've fallen into someone's honey trap." Li Xuan couldn't help but shook his head, sighed, and said, "I originally thought that the Xu family was at most fence-sitters, but who knew that they turned around after getting enough benefits."

"It's my fault." Li Jing bowed solemnly again.

"Forget it. Not to mention you, even I may not be able to resist it." Li Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "Send that woman to her fiefdom. Let Prime Minister Yao settle the matter of Jingzhou. He and the Xu family cannot get along."

"Your Majesty is wise." Li Jing showed a hint of satisfaction on his face.

Yao Lingzhang was Li Xian's chief secretary and prime minister. When Li Xian died, he was thrown into prison by Empress Wu. However, the Xu family immediately submitted to her.

Empress Wu treated them very kindly. If Li Xuan had not quickly defeated Empress Wu, who knows what would have happened to the Xu family.

Given Yao Lingzhang's hatred for Empress Wu, he would definitely not be in a good mood towards the Xu family. Not to mention that Li Xuan placed Li Chongjun's future on Yao Lingzhang. It would be strange if he did not make some achievements in Jingzhou.

If he wants to achieve political achievements, someone's interests must be harmed, and this time, it must be the Xu family.

"Now that we are back in the court, let's put aside the affairs of Jingzhou for now. You can serve as the Secretary General in the court first," Li Xuan waved his hand, and Li Jing immediately bowed and said, "Yes!"

Li Xuan looked at Li Jing deeply. Li Jing's position as Secretary General was just to reserve a position for Yu Ze in advance. Li Jing's position was just an empty title.

Of course, this is related to Li Xuan’s future personnel arrangements in the court and cannot be changed.

After a short pause, Li Xuan said, "Brother, you can be the inspector of the Crown Prince's Zuo Yude. When you have time, you can go to the East Palace more often. I have arranged a lot of studies for the Crown Prince, but studying all the time will easily damage his health. When you have time, you can take the Crown Prince to the North Garden to play and teach him a little bit about riding and hunting."

"I am good at this." Li Jing felt a little surprised for a moment. He did not expect that Li Xuan would give him such a position.

Li Xuan couldn't help but rolled her eyes at Li Jing and said, "Don't go too far. The Queen is watching us."

"Yes!" Li Jing suddenly became serious.

Li Xuan waved her hand and said, "Let's go now."

"Here!"

……

The Jinwu Guards lined up on the long street, completely blocking it. From their domineering appearance one could tell that an important figure had appeared.

Pedestrians from the surrounding area had to go around Pingkangfang.

A middle-aged man in blue looked at the Duke of Bian's Mansion from afar before turning and leaving.

Not long after, he appeared in a mansion in Xinghuafang.

Entering the inner courtyard, there were many servants coming and going, and they were settling in.

The man in green took a look at the east courtyard, then walked quickly to the study, where two men were already waiting.

Wang Ye, who was in his fifties and wearing a light crimson official robe, sat in the main seat. Seeing the man in green, he asked anxiously, "Wu Lang, where did His Majesty go when he left the palace?"

"Your Majesty went to the Duke of Bian's Mansion." Wang Fuying bowed and said, "Brother, Your Majesty went to the Duke of Bian's Mansion to discuss the marriage."

"Liu Wuniang, Liu Zhaorong." Wang Ye looked at Wang Lun, a middle-aged man in his thirties, with some concern, and asked, "Qilang, aren't you worried that Jian Niang will have a hard time after entering the palace?"

Wang Lun calmly bowed and said, "Although my nephew has not met your majesty for many years, I have met the queen mother several times. With the queen mother here, your majesty will not treat Jian Niang harshly."

"You!" Wang Ye choked, turned to look at Wang Fujiing, and asked, "Wu Lang, what do you say?"

"Brother, I think we can't rush into anything. There's news from the palace that Consort Xian is pregnant. How could the Queen Mother and His Majesty give in and let Lady Jian become Consort Xian? If that were to happen, I'm afraid everyone, including the Queen, would be offended. Instead of doing that, it's better to wait and see and go to the palace first."

After a brief pause, Wang Fujiing bowed and said, "And the head of the Nine Concubines, Zhaoyi, is not bad either. Brother, don't forget that Wu Shi also started as Zhaoyi and became the empress step by step..."

"Wu Lang." Wang Ye interrupted Wang Fuying directly, frowned and waved his hand, saying: "Some things should be said at home, and never let outsiders hear, otherwise there will be trouble."

“Yes!” Wang Fujiing bowed solemnly.

Wang Ye turned to look at Wang Lun and nodded, "Qi Lang is right. As long as the Queen Mother loves her, there will be no problem for Jian Niang in the palace... We just need to take our time."

Wang Lun raised his head and frowned.

(End of this chapter)