First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 528
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On the original trajectory, after the change of Xuanwu Gate, Li Yuan had been living in Taiji Palace because of hatred in his heart, and he was unwilling to move out. He tried to embarrass Li Shimin in this way, so Li Shimin had to succeed in the Xiande Palace in the East Palace.

This situation lasted until the third year of Zhenguan. During the whole three years, Li Shimin listened to the government in the Xiande Hall of the East Palace, and later changed its name to the Jiade Palace, and lived in the East Palace as the emperor to listen to the government. , and captured Jieli Khan alive to dance in front of him, Li Yuan had no choice but to withdraw from the Taiji Palace.

What is intriguing is that after Li Yuan quit Taiji Palace, he actually moved into Hongyi Palace.

When the Tang Dynasty was founded, Li Shimin lived in Chengqian Palace, and Li Chengqian was born in Chengqian Palace.

Until the fifth year of Wude, Li Yuan believed that Li Shimin had the merit of restraining the world, so he gave a special gift to build a palace for King Qin on the west side of Taiji Palace, while the East Palace was on the east side of Taiji Palace.

Perhaps Li Yuan really just wanted to give Li Shimin a favor by making this move, and build him a separate palace to show his dignity, but in the eyes of those who are interested, the meaning of this is intriguing.

Li Jiancheng is the prince and lives in the East Palace, on the east side of Taiji Palace. Now the emperor builds a palace for King Qin on the west side of Taiji Palace. Isn't this the opposite of the east and west palaces?

In the third year of Zhenguan, after Li Yuan moved out of Taiji Palace, he moved into Hongyi Palace and changed its name to Da'an Palace. Later, many people thought it was Li Shimin's revenge.

When I was the emperor, you occupied the Tai Chi Palace, so I could only live in the East Palace.Now that you are the Supreme Emperor, I will let you live in my previous Qin Palace.

The East Palace, Xiande Hall, is holding a court visit.

Ever since Li Yuan promulgated the "Edict of Ordering the Crown Prince to Decide on Maintenance", Li Shimin has listened to the government here, and he is still supervising the country as the prince. He will officially move to the Taiji Palace after the enthronement ceremony will be held three days later.

Anyway, now, Li Yuanqizhou is spending time and wine in Renshou Palace, singing, dancing, hunting, and enjoying himself every day.

After their respective shifts, Li Shimin took the main seat and did not wait for others to speak. Gao Chong was the first to come out, "The minister has his own impeachment."

The impeachment... All the ministers were amazed.

After Li Shimin paused, he raised his hand and said: "Speak", his thoughts changed sharply, Li Shimin inadvertently glanced at Du Yan, the censor doctor who was frowning in the front row, and he probably guessed Gao Chong's intention in his heart.

Gao Chong took out the impeachment document written in red paper and ink brush from his bosom, cleared his throat, and said righteously: "Minister Dali Temple Minister Gao Chong impeached the left leader general Zhang Pinggao...".

When the crowd heard this, there was an uproar.

Zhang Pinggao was in the hall today. Originally, he was just going through the motions and dozed off on the spot. He hadn't heard his name in the hall for many years. He didn't react for a while, until the people around him reminded him.

Zhang Pinggao came back to his senses, he was startled and furious, and he went out and pointed at Gao Chong and shouted: "Gao Youzhi, you, you spout blood."

Gao Chong raised his brows, Zhang Pinggao looked like he really had no brains, and immediately chuckled and said, "Whether it's bloody or not is not up to me, and it's not up to you, it's the evidence that has the final say, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the final say." .

Even with Gao Chong's indifferent appearance, Zhang Pinggao was impatient and shouted at Li Shimin directly: "Your Highness, you can't listen to Gao Chong's one-sided words. I have worked hard for many years, and I have never slacked off, and there are no rumors to deceive the public." , Your Highness Mingjian".

Du Yan, the official censor, secretly despised Zhang Pinggao, he was really a fool, he never got to the point.

"Your Highness, I have something to say," Du Yan said.

"Speak", Li Shimin Gujing Wubo said calmly, he was already looking forward to seeing the next scene of Gao Chong confronting Du Yan, this is exactly the result he wanted to see.

"Gao Siqing is in charge of the Dali Temple and the prison, how could he impeach General Zhang properly?" Du Yan asked.

Does this mean that Gao Chong is meddling in his own business, or does Gao Chong have other plans?

Since Gao Chong already knew about Du Yan's personality, he wouldn't save face for him. He even sneered and said, "Is there a rule that the Minister of Dali Temple should not be impeached? Your Yushitai's supervision is not effective, and you still don't allow others to impeach?"

Du Yan had expected this for a long time and was about to speak, but Gao Chong didn't give him a chance to speak, and continued: "If you want to know the reason, I will tell you that Zhang Pinggao enshrines the way of demons and preaches the heresy of longevity, which has seriously threatened Is this enough reason for the security of the capital? As a royal official, you have neglected your duties and served a vegetarian meal, if you dare to say a word, I will join you too."

"You..." Du Yan was suddenly sullen.

"Okay, hand over Gao Siqing's impeachment report to Zhongshu's subordinates, and let the three divisions review it together." Li Shimin waved his hand when he saw that Du Yan had no combat power.

Zhang Pinggao's face turned pale, and he hurriedly argued: "Your Highness, the old minister has been wronged."

"Duke Xiao is safe and don't be impatient, I believe there will be a clear investigation," Li Shimin said in a warm voice.

But everyone can see that Zhang Pinggao is finished this time.

If Li Shimin wanted to protect him, he would definitely not order a thorough investigation, and many people have even seen the inner meaning of this matter.

Gao Chong glanced at Du Yan, who had a livid face, and returned to his seat as if nothing had happened. He thought that there was nothing to do with him, but he immediately became interested in the next topic.

Only Fang Xuanling, the prince's right concubine, came out and said: "Your Highness, since the enthronement ceremony is scheduled to be held in three days, we need to draw up the year name as soon as possible, and please show me your Highness."

All the ministers agreed after hearing the words.

Li Shimin smiled when he heard the words, "You can discuss this matter."

Hearing these words, all the ministers were immediately refreshed, the title of the year is of great importance, it must be handed down through the ages, if it comes from my own hand, what an honor it will be.

Everyone immediately thought hard and began to whisper among each other. Gao Chong looked and saw Gao Junya also whispering with Chen Shuda who was beside him.

After a long time, Gao Shilian, the concubine of the crown prince, came out, bowed and crossed his hands, and said: "Your Highness, the Great Tang established the country with martial arts. Your Highness conquered the north and the south, fought all the heroes, and conquered the world after hundreds of battles.

According to the humble opinion of the old minister, if a country is established by force, it must never be ruled by force.

Now that the world is at peace and the four seas are united, how about we change Yuan Wen Xing, or Wen Chang, the sage founded the country with martial arts, and the reign name is Wu De, and His Highness will rule the world with Wen Dao, Da Xing Wen Zhi, and make the country prosperous."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows when he heard this, Gao Shilian's words were more in line with Li Shimin's wishes, his greatest wish was to let the Tang Dynasty prosper and prosper in his hands, Li Yuan's reign was Wude, and his reign was Wenxing, both civil and military, which can be said to complement each other .

Hearing the words, Gao Chong also felt that what Gao Shilian said was reasonable, after all, as the saying goes, conquer the world on horseback, and you cannot rule the world on horseback.

But Gao Chong knew very well that this clan brother's intentions should be lost.

First of all, there is no problem with the reign titles of Wenxing and Wenchang, but their positions are destined to be difficult for everyone to agree with.

When Gao Shilian's voice fell, many civil servants agreed.

It's just a row of military commanders, and those with a little brain just frown and remain silent.

Wen Xing... If His Highness becomes prosperous after he ascends the throne, wouldn't we wait for the warriors and nobles to store our swords and guns and put our horses on Nanshan?
The first person who jumped out to object was Prince Cheng Zhijie led by Youwei. Regardless of Gao Shilian's status, he directly stared and said: "I object."

"Well, Yizhen, tell me what you think," Li Shimin said with a slight nod.

"Now there is no peace in the world. There are Turkic tigers in the north, and the puppet Liang occupying counties. Goguryeo in the east, Tubo in the west, and Hu Yi wolf ambitions. They are not good. It is too early to promote cultural governance now." Don't look at Cheng Zhijie. But he has a set of reasons when he talks about it, which is well-founded and irrefutable.

Gao Shilian paused and did not argue, but just retreated and let Li Shimin make a decision.

After being reminded by Cheng Zhijie, those generals who were full of brains reacted and glared at Gao Shilian.

Hou Junji, the deputy leader of Zuowei, said bluntly: "The world has not yet been truly united, and the Turkic heart is not dead. It is indeed too early to put swords and guns into the warehouse and release horses to Nanshan."

Li Shimin also felt reasonable when he heard the words, not to mention that the significance of this year name is not trivial, Wenxing, Wenchang... Once he agrees to use such a year name of Daxing Wenzhi, it is very likely to make all the generals feel cold. A dead dog cooks his mind.

"Yizhen and Junji's words are reasonable, please be patient, do you have any suggestions?" Li Shimin stretched out his hand to suppress the aggrieved general, and asked with a smile.

It's just that after Gao Shilian's incident, all the ministers hesitated in their hearts.

When Gao Shilian proposed the titles of Wenxing and Wenchang, he didn't actually mean to implicate the honorable generals, but there was something involved in it, which made the officials cautious.

Gao Chong saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Since this is the case, then I will bear this good name. In the future, it will be recorded in history books: "The reign of Zhenguan was taken from Gao Chong's hand."

"Your Highness, I do have a proposal," Gao rushed out of the row and bowed his hands.

"Yuzhi, you are a warrior, don't..." Cheng Zhijie said hastily upon seeing this.

Before he finished speaking, Du Yan snorted coldly and interrupted him, "The minister of Dali Temple is a civil servant."

Gao Chong didn't pay any attention to these two people, he just paid homage to himself: "There is a saying in "Book of Changes Xici": the way of heaven and earth is the one who observes chastity. Zhen: the principles of heaven and earth are in the right; The law of everything in the world is nothing more than the word "positive".

The minister proposed to change Yuan Zhenguan, Zhenguan, to represent our dynasty and to show people righteousness, as the so-called kings come to the court, the heaven and the earth are chaste, and it has the meaning of clarifying the world and expanding the righteous way."

Hearing the high-pitched and loud words, all the ministers were in an uproar and there were discussions.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes immediately brightened, and he murmured excitedly: "Zhen Guan...shows people rightly, clarifies the world, and expands the righteous way...".

To show others in the right way, to clarify the world, to uphold the righteous way... These twelve words have reached Li Shimin's heart.

Although Li Jiancheng was to blame for the change of the Changlin Gate, and the incident has already been made known to the world, it is inevitable that some people will speculate on this matter with conspiracy theories. A big mistake, this statement is actually very close to the truth.

It is precisely because Li Shimin retreated step by step, forcing Li Jiancheng to lose his mind step by step, that the Changlin Gate Incident occurred, so Li Shimin is definitely not innocent.

On the original trajectory, Fang Xuanling, who knew Li Shimin's mind best, put forward the word "Zhenguan" to show others that it was Li Shimin's declaration. That is to choose Zhenguan as the reign name.

Showing people rightly means accepting the order of the heavens, and being upright and upright represents Li Shimin's heart and aspirations. He will definitely do better than Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng, and govern the world with a clear conscience and righteousness.

"Okay, very good." Li Shimin looked at Gao Chong and nodded in satisfaction. He only felt that the word Zhenguan was closely related to his fate. Years later".

The ministers heard the words and took orders.

"The one who is good or bad is the one who wins the chastity. The way of heaven and earth is the one who observes the chastity. The way of the sun and the moon is the one who is chaste. The movement of the world is the same as the chaste husband.

The good and bad of human affairs, the ups and downs of governing the way, all lie in the righteousness, the righteousness and integrity, the selflessness and the selfless faith, can achieve grand vision, kindness, and great kindness."

Kong Yingda, a doctor of Guozi clapped his hands and praised Gao Chong, and bowed to Gao Chong, "I don't know that You Zhizhi's "Book of Changes" is so accomplished, I admire it very much."

Gao Chong stepped aside, crossed his arms and said, "Grandfather Chong Yuan is absurd."

Don't look at Kong Yingda is just a fifth-rank Guozi doctor now, but in the future he will be promoted to a third-rank Guozi Jijiu, with peaches and plums all over the world, famous scholars, and high prestige.

After the court was over, Gao Chong was chatting and laughing with Cheng Zhijie, when suddenly Xue Yuanjing, the crown prince's servant, came forward, crossed his hands and said, "Gao Si Qing, my uncle invites you to come to the house to talk in your spare time."

Seeing Xue Yuanjing's complexion is not very good, with thick dark circles under his eyes, Gao Chong's heart skipped a beat, "What's wrong with Bo Bao?"

"It's not optimistic." Xue Yuanjing's complexion darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "I fainted once last night."

Gao Chong slapped his head, "Blame my negligence, I will return home with you."

"I'm going too," Cheng Zhijie said hastily.

Unexpectedly, Xue Yuanjing grabbed Cheng Zhijie, "My uncle must have something important to discuss with Gao Siqing, and Yizhen will come later."

Cheng Zhijie was stunned and could only scratch his head and watch.

Gao Chong patted Cheng Zhijie's shoulder, and followed Xue Yuanjing to Xue's mansion in a hurry.

When he came to the backyard, Gao Chong saw Xue Shou sitting and drinking tea in the yard, his face was still pale, and he looked at the children playing in the field with a faint smile on his face.

The child was only two or three years old, and it was Xue Shou's only son Xue Yuanchao.

"Yuzhi, long time no see," Xue Shou said with a smile, motioning Gao Chong to sit aside.

"Bo Bao, what's your body?" Seeing that Xue Shou's face was only pale and his body was still weak, but he could still sit and drink tea and bask in the sun, Gao Chong asked worriedly.

"It's okay, this winter should be able to survive." Xue Shou smiled, very open-minded.

"Is Elder Sun's method of refining Qi not working?" Gao Chong asked eagerly.

If Xue Shou's body can't even be used by the old god Sun Simiao, then Gao Chong really doesn't know what to do. He has also heard the old god Sun say that Xue Shou has a physical problem, and he can't use medicine. He can only use his Taoism The method of refining qi can only depend on good luck.

Xue Shou shook his head slightly and said: "Congenitally weak, even gods can't save him."

Seeing the sudden change in Gao Chong's expression, Xue Shou turned the teacup lightly, and said with a slow smile, "You don't need to do this. Although my Xue Shou life is short, I have no regrets. I can accomplish something, and this life is not in vain."

Gao Chong pursed his lips, he really didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only ask, "Did you ask me to come?"

Xue Shou poured Gao Chong a cup of tea. Gao Chong wanted to come by himself, but he stopped him with his hand. Xue Shou laughed and said, "I heard that the princess is happy? I really envy you."

Gao Chong's face suddenly changed, he looked at Xue Shou in astonishment, swallowed, and asked in disbelief, "You even monitor my house?"

(End of this chapter)