Wentang

Chapter 19 Mysterious Colors
As soon as Wu Deli came out, he immediately killed all doubts.

Those who were waiting to see the joke quietly put away their tails, those who were anxious for him let out a sigh of relief, and those who were neutral fell into deep thought.The smile on Li Jiancheng's face froze for an instant, and the face of that young official turned ashen.

But don't forget, the current emperor is Li Yuan, and most of the ministers present are loyal to him.Hearing the name Wu Deli, they were taken aback for a moment, and then they were sincerely happy for Li Yuan.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty..." Prince Zhan Shi Peiju was the first to stand up and shouted loudly.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty..." Gao Shilian was the second to stand up.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty..." Pei Ji, Feng Deyi and other ministers also stood up.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Your Majesty..." All the ministers, whether they supported Li Shimin or Li Jiancheng, including those loyal to Li Yuan, all congratulated in unison.

Li Yuan's excited old face was like blooming flowers. He obviously wanted it very much, but he said: "I can't do it, I'm ashamed and ashamed. I just obeyed the destiny and did some insignificant things for the common people. I really don't deserve it." Thanks."

"Your Majesty's words are wrong." Pei Ju said with a straight face: "I secretly observe that Your Majesty is respectful and thrifty, intelligent and wise, sleeps all day long, never rests for a day, is sensual, and enjoys watching and having fun. There is no need to cover up things, but the meaning of benevolence and love for people pervades the world..."

(Is there any friends who are familiar with this passage?)

What do these words mean? It is to praise the emperor's ability and political integrity, to work tirelessly, to be frugal and to love the people, and to play with dogs and horses... Your reputation is known all over the world, and everyone is eager to spread it.

So even a ten-year-old boy is grateful to you, and named the agricultural artifact he invented as Wu Deli.You should also accept it, and you can't cool the loyalty and respect of the people.

Pei Ju really deserves to be a famous minister of four dynasties and prime minister of three dynasties. His wit and literary talent are indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people.As far as this improvised flattery is concerned, it will definitely be included in the Chinese textbooks of later generations.

After these words, Li Yuan boasted that his face was flushed, his teeth could not see his eyes when he smiled, and he looked at Pei Ju with eyes full of appreciation.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Pei Ju to become the inspector and servant and become the prime minister.This time is nearly a year earlier than in history.

These are all things to say later, with Pei Ju's words of praise that can be called Fan Wen, Li Yuan took advantage of the opportunity to accept the name Wu Deli.Li Shimin's contribution to auspiciousness has also been truly implemented.

Why is Li Yuan so happy?Why are those prime ministers happy for Wu Deli's appearance?Are they really dedicated to the public and the people?

Not all, a large part is also for posthumous fame.

Li Yuan is the pinnacle of the Tang emperor's power, and the prime ministers are all under one person and above ten thousand.At their stage, what matters more is the name behind them.

Li Yuan hoped to receive posthumous titles such as 'Wen', 'Ren', 'Kang', 'Ming' and 'Xuan' after his death, and so did the ministers.For Wen Chen, "Wen" is the highest posthumous title.Throughout Chinese history, there are only a handful of civil servants who have received this posthumous title.

Where does the name come from?Of course, it was a meritorious service during his lifetime.

The Central Plains is a farming civilization, so things related to farming are the easiest to make achievements.Especially an epoch-making tool like the 'Wu De Plow' is a great achievement.

Moreover, such a tool will inevitably be extended to thousands of households and will be passed down for thousands of years.As long as someone mentions 'Wu Deli', they will think of Li Yuan, and they will also mention these ministers by the way.

That's why Li Yuan was so excited when he heard 'Wu Deli'.

At the same time, he also became interested in the young man who created the 'Wu De Plow', and asked, "You said it was a young man who presented the Wu De Plow? Tell me the details."

Li Shimin didn't get carried away, he remained calm, stepped forward respectfully and said: "Yes, that boy is only ten years old, he lived in Longxi, and was relocated by the imperial court at the foot of Longshou Mountain at the beginning of the year."

"To be able to forge such an artifact at the age of ten is really a genius in my Tang Dynasty. I am still from Longxi, and sure enough there are the most... such people must be reused, so that talents will not be left outside the court."

Li Yuan originally wanted to say that the people in Longxi were the most loyal to the Li family, but luckily he reacted in time and changed his words.If this is said in front of so many ministers, I am afraid it will cause an uproar.

His words are equivalent to closing the coffin for this matter.Even if some people doubted how a ten-year-old boy could create Wu Deli, they dare not stand up and question it at this time.That's not integrity, it's courting death.

However, someone stood up, it was Li Shimin, and he said: "Father, this matter is probably even more miraculous than you imagined."

"Oh, what kind of magical method?" Li Yuan was in high spirits, and he also became interested when he heard the words.

"According to the young man, he didn't create this thing. Half a year ago, a sloppy old Taoist priest suddenly appeared around their village. The young man often helped him, and the old Taoist felt that he was kind enough to accept him as a disciple." Li Shimin began to tell a story full of A story of mystery.

"Oh, what does this have to do with the old Taoist?" Li Yuan frowned slightly, he was not interested in the old Taoist.And suddenly there was one more person, which made this auspiciousness a little less perfect.

Gao Shilian and the others also frowned. This matter has been perfected so far, and they couldn't figure out why the King of Qin still had to make extra troubles.

Li Shimin didn't look sideways, as if he didn't notice the strange eyes of the people around him at all, and continued: "The day before the boy's family received the imperial relocation order, the old Taoist told him how to make Wu Deli. He also told him; The golden age of descending sages has come, and Lao Dao can use this thing to help the sages to make a good relationship."

When he heard the words of the sage descended from heaven, Li Yuan suddenly raised his head, clutching his sleeves tightly with both hands, and staring at Li Shimin.The ministers also showed surprised expressions.

"The old Taoist said to the young man again, I will repay you a fortune and wealth for the favor of a meal from you. From then on, you and I will have nothing to do with each other." Li Shimin stopped at this point.

"And then?" Li Yuan asked impatiently.

"After saying these words, the old man suddenly disappeared." Li Shimin said.

"Oh." All the ministers made regretful voices in unison.

Li Yuan was both excited and regretful.

Li Shimin continued: "At that time, the boy didn't understand what it meant at all, until he moved with his parents to the foot of Longshou Mountain, until he met his son, until today..."

Li Shimin didn't say any more about the latter words, but everyone understood the meaning.

"So it is, so it is." Li Yuan was so excited that he was stunned, and he could only keep chanting 'so it was'.

(End of this chapter)