Zhu Zhanji said nonchalantly: "Uncle Qing, I can see that you can survive until now only because you are shameless."
"Screw you, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, go out and ask around. Who doesn't know our old Li's style?" Li Qing said proudly, "Li Jinglong at that time was no match for me."
"Come on, Li Jinglong is just like that. It's not like I haven't seen him before." Zhu Zhanji curled his lips, "He only has that good-looking fan."
"That was when you were born, and he was already past his prime."
Li Qing is telling the truth. In terms of Li Jinglong's appearance back then, no one could suppress him except him.
"Can he be as handsome as I am now?" Zhu Zhanji was dissatisfied.
"Uh... I'm not even a little more handsome than you."
"I don't believe it."
"If you don't believe me, ask your dad." Li Qing didn't bother to talk to him, "What do you do or do you do? I'll leave if you don't."
"Yes." Zhu Zhanji became serious, "I have some countermeasures regarding Qi Fanghuang that I would like you to advise on."
Li Qing said with a smile: "Co-author, did you just say that you were bragging?"
Zhu Zhanji blushed and forced his respect: "I was already sure, I just wanted to make sure nothing went wrong."
"Okay, let's talk."
"I want to talk to Grandpa Huang about something."
"You are truly a great filial grandson." Li Qing was stunned.
"Hey, can you please listen to what I have to say?" Zhu Zhanji said displeasedly, "I mean, Fengtian Jingnan was created by the emperor in the name of Qingjun... Ahem, if Qi Fanghuang becomes a loyal minister,
Wouldn’t that be what Grandpa Huang has become?
They are eating the royal food of our lineage. If they dare to refute, wouldn't they be destroying their own future?
The title of Emperor Taizong has been decided, and the orthodox position of our lineage cannot be shaken. They will understand this truth, and from the perspective of political correctness, they will definitely not dare to mention it again."
Zhu Zhanji was smug: "How's it going? Is my move okay?"
"Well...it's a bit of a loss, but it's still a good idea." Li Qing nodded, "Moving your grandpa out is indeed a once and for all solution."
You are a true grandson, but I like... Li Qing cleared his throat and asked: "When was the temple name decided?"
"Uh... it will be decided today." Zhu Zhanji said sarcastically, "But you don't have to worry, the people in the court are not required to choose the temple name."
"Then who should I use?"
"Yang Rong, Jin Youzi...and a few other cabinet members." Zhu Zhanji said, "I have already dealt with this matter with several people in the prison this morning. I will go to the prison to release them later, and then directly determine the temple name.
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"Does your father know?"
"Of course, I did it after discussing it with him."
Li Qing nodded, these people have always been loyal to the prince, and their hearts have always been with Fatty, and now they can solve Fatty's problems.
Zhu Di didn't kill many people at first, but now he finally came in handy.
"Yang Rong once served as the editor of the Hanlin Academy, and Jin Youzi once served as the reviewer of the Hanlin Academy. The two of them decided on the temple name in line with etiquette." Zhu Zhanji sighed, "My grandfather has been thinking about the temple name Taizong for a long time, and we cannot let him down."
Li Qing smiled and said, "He definitely deserves it."
"That's it." Zhu Zhanji said proudly, "Grandpa's achievements, looking at the past dynasties, how many emperors can match it?"
"Yes." Li Qing stood up, "Just do it your way regarding Qi Fanghuang. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."
"Wait a minute." Zhu Zhanji said, "You can go to Zhao Prison with me. It can be more of a personal relationship."
Li Qing smiled and said, "No, I'm not the same person as them."
"Then who are you with?"
"I'm with Daming." Li Qing smiled and turned his back and walked away.
Zhu Zhanji stared at Li Qing's back in shock for a long time.
…
…
After all, Qi Fanghuang's case was never brought to light, and Fang Xiaoru was not given the posthumous title of "Wenzheng."
The good saintly grandson directly sacrificed Zhu Di who was still cold, as if he had turned on a plug-in, killing gods when God blocked him, killing Buddha when Buddha blocked him, and none of the officials dared to say a word.
However, in order to save face and prevent the situation from becoming too tense, Xiaopang pardoned those who were implicated in the incident, which can be regarded as giving them a step up.
The court fell into a brief period of calm, and this trial ended with the failure of the civil servant group.
As a qualified politician, he will not take action immediately before summing up the experience of failure.
In a blink of an eye, the twenty-seven days of mourning were over, and it was time for burial.
The prince held the coffin, and the ministers cried and cried all the way to Changling.
A generation of emperors with great talents and great strategies was buried in the ground. Li Qing watched Zhu Di being buried with his own eyes. All the past events came to his mind, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Zhu Di was buried with his favorite woman, Xu Miaoyun, so he wouldn't be too lonely... Li Qing thought to himself.
In the past, he thought that death was like a lamp going out, and that there would be nothing left after death. Now, he really hopes that there will be a past life, so that we may see each other again in the future.
However, Li Qing also knew that these were all his imagination. Regardless of whether they existed or not, he would never know about them, let alone encounter them.
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The day after Zhu Di was buried, Xiaopang ushered in the highlight moment of his life - ascending to the throne!
In front of Fengtian Hall.
Perform a classic drama.
Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, urged the prince to ascend the throne, but Xiao Pang refused.
Then, Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, urged, but Xiaopang still refused.
Finally, all the civil and military officials knelt down and urged the prince to ascend the throne. Xiaopang looked embarrassed and sighed: "I dare not refuse your invitation."
To be honest, Li Qing felt embarrassed, but it was an old tradition to make three concessions and three concessions. If a courtier just asked for it and agreed to it, it would make people laugh, and even record it in the history books and use it as a negative teaching material.
There is no way, the formalism of the ancients was very serious.
Then, the little eunuch carried the golden dragon chair over, and Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji picked up the dragon robe on the palace maid's tray and put it on the little fat man.
Then the musicians played music.
After the happy ending, all the ministers bowed: "Long live!"
When the music started, all the ministers fell flat. When the music was over, the ministers knelt down and put their hands on their foreheads: "Long live!"
The same process was repeated again, and the officials knelt down and shouted: "Long live!"
After shouting "Long Live the Mountain" three times, the drummers beat the drums with great force.
The ministers fell to the ground and stood up, bowing again...
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The little fat boy was tired, the officials were tired, and even the musicians felt tired. Everyone was tired, but they all cooperated with each other in the performance.
This is a rule that even the emperor must follow.
After working for a long time, everyone was exhausted, but they still had to follow the process.
In order to show that the new emperor was diligent in his work, the ministers submitted memorials one after another. Of course, the matters reported were trivial and could be solved with almost no thought.
It's just a formality.
Then, it reflects the new emperor's benevolence and love for the people.
This is very simple, it is to grant amnesty to the world and reduce some taxes.
Xiaopang has never eaten pork, but he knows everything. He has rehearsed this matter in advance and handled it calmly.
The ministers did not raise an issue, not because they didn't want to, but because they didn't dare. Making trouble when the new emperor ascended the throne was not much different from rebellion. No one would violate this taboo.
Everything went according to plan, I was busy from early morning until midnight, and finally Xiaopang ascended the throne.
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Li Qing lay down as soon as he got home. He had managed to get the better of him this morning. He couldn't help but admire the acting skills of those civil servants. In future generations, all of them would win awards.
Especially the crying scene!
Once you start crying, it won't stop. It's all about emotion.
Li Qing couldn't reach that level and relied on ginger to get by.
After getting up early and working hard for a long time, Li Qing fell asleep in a daze. When he woke up again, it was already the afternoon.
"Sir, are you awake?" Wan Ling, who was working as a hostess at the side, stopped, poured a cup of tea and handed it to him, "A gentleman named Yu is looking for you this afternoon."
"Oh? Why didn't you wake me up?"
Wan Ling said: "I think it's not in a hurry. I told him that my husband was resting, so he told me to stay close to him first."
"Where are the others?"
"Still waiting in the front yard."
Li Qing said helplessly: "Next time I come here, remember to wake me up."
"I know." Wan Ling said sarcastically, "I saw that my husband was sleeping soundly at the time, so I didn't have the heart to disturb him."
Li Qing smiled and didn't have the heart to blame her, "Don't be a prostitute in the future. It will hurt your eyes. Our family has plenty of money. If you want anything, just buy it ready-made."
"I know." Wan Ling said with a smile, "Sir, hurry up and meet the guests."
"Um."
Li Qing came to the front yard and saw Yu Qian sitting in the pavilion, holding his chin in a daze, so he walked softly behind him.
"Hi~!"
Yu Qian was so excited that he almost fell down. When he turned around and saw Li Qing, he handed over his hands with a dark face: "I have met Li Shangshu."
"No need to be polite." Li Qing was very satisfied with his prank, "What do you want from me?"
"The matter of opening up the sea," Yu Qian said, "previously, the minister said that we would not mention it until the new emperor ascends the throne. Now...the new emperor has ascended the throne."
Li Qing nodded: "Okay, let's go!"
"Where to go?"
"Look for the Emperor!" Li Qing said with a smile, "Otherwise, who would I mention it to?"
"Now?"
"What else?" Li Qing said with a smile, "Let's go. It's better to propose in private than in court. We can discuss it and there is room for change."