Chapter 3 Official promotion to nine ranks is equal to zero
He promised to present the calligraphy treasure to this Empress Xiao. Soon someone from the palace brought the Four Treasures of the Study.
Meng Xinghe thought for a while, spread out the rice paper, and started writing on it.
Yunteng Misty Lock Lock Tower. There are more fairy Linxuan windows.
Although the world is good, it is still good.
After finishing writing, Meng Xinghe handed the calligraphy treasure to Empress Xiao. He didn't know whether what he had done in a hurry was up to standard. Anyway, he just had to write it down.
Empress Xiao took one look and put away Meng Xinghe's work. She smiled and said, "Mr. Meng is indeed very knowledgeable and talented. In just a few strokes, he wrote all about the beautiful scenery of the Manna Palace."
Meng Xinghe didn't answer. Now that Xiao Niangniang has said it. If he says humility, it seems too negative.
At this time, Li Shimin laughed and came over. Since he is so happy today, why not make it more lively: "My dear friends, it is rare that you and your ministers are happy together today. I just have a word puzzle here. If any dear friend can solve it, I will There are many rewards." Li Shimin looked at Meng Xinghe, obviously very optimistic about him.
The ministers dare to violate the words of the sanctuary. It looks like a low head and meditation. It seems to be ready to answer at any time.
Li Shimin's voice suddenly became heavier. "Please see the people in love." He said a word immediately on the dragon case.
"Who should be in the west | Zhao. Banjia cast a pen."
Flying -white font. There is a king's domineering hidden in restraint. The above is written. The ministers are more dare not answer easily.
A small couplet. It is a very simple thing for them, old scholars who have read the Four Books and Five Classics. It’s just that they are good at figuring out the holy meaning. They have long understood that the Holy Spirit probably wanted to get a satisfactory answer when he wrote this sentence. It is not just Guess the word.
Silence. Only silence. Although the matter of conquering the West was mentioned in the court, most of them were opposed. Although the Tang Dynasty had strong soldiers and horses, the Xiongnu countries in the northwest had not been recharging their strength for many years. In addition, the older generation of founding generals had already Old. No one can have the ability to grasp the handsome seal of the three armed forces.
He knew that these ministers did not dare to speak openly. Li Shimin looked around the Manlu Hall and saw no one who could stand up and say a word. He suddenly felt angry in his heart and cast his eyes on Meng Xinghe.
It's me again. Do you be a tool for Li Shimin to speak every time. Meng Xinghe smiles bitterly. It happens that Hou Junji next to him came out first. "
Hou Wenhai pulled a son. Do not anger the dragon face for his selfish desire. He knows the meaning of the word in the holy words. It ’s just afraid that the son’ s cow head that he answered because he hated hate. .
"Speak." Seeing someone came out. Li Shimin said happily.
Hou Junji glanced at Meng Xinghe with a provocative look. Then he respectfully said: "The meaning of the word in the holy words. If you guess it, it is the word of the man. They always worry about them. I hope that one day the three armed soldiers can return to the DPRK.
Consciously answered well. Hou Jun gathered a hint of pleasure after revenge. How about the champion. Last year he was also the champion.
Li Shimin heard it. Although Hou Junji's answer was completely different from what he wrote.
Hou Junji received the fine wine given by the Holy Emperor. After shouting "Long Live Thank You", he drank it proudly.
You are a bastard. If you were not a blind cat who met a dead mouse, your answer would be satisfactory. What I would give you is a slap in the face. Meng Xinghe directly ignored Hou Junji's proud show off. However, at this moment, Meng Xinghe saw Li Shimin's sharpness again. Meng Xinghe's eyes were fixed on him. Goosebumps appeared all over his body. He didn't want me to answer.
"Who else has guessed it?" Li Shimin said. Hou Junji immediately knew that his answer just now was just a forced guess. It was not the best answer.
There was still silence below. It was as quiet as death.
Li Shimin felt helpless. If these ministers discussed with them the allocation of funds for disaster relief and reception of foreign guests, each of them would be more enthusiastic than the other. They would come up with all kinds of ideas. But when faced with this kind of problem, every one of them would act like a mute. There was no other way. Even Meng Xinghe, whom he had been eyeing, was unwilling to come out. Li Shimin had no choice but to name him: "Meng Xinghe, you can guess."
"The common people are guessing." Meng Xinghe showed an expression of trying his best to guess the question.
"Then tell me what you think of." Li Shimin ordered directly. No matter how much Meng Xinghe guessed, he had to say even one word.
Meng Xinghe took a step forward and said: "The common people are stupid. According to the meaning of the words of the Holy Master, I can only guess one sentence."
"What are you talking about?" Li Shimin looked majestic, as if this was what he was waiting for.
Meng Xinghe paused and said neither quickly nor slowly: "If you offend our Tang Dynasty, you will be slaughtered no matter how far away you are."
The eight words echoed clearly in the Ganlu Palace. At this moment, Li Shimin did not smile at all. His facial expression was so stiff that it made people feel scared. Although he did not say whether Meng Xinghe was satisfied with his answer, the ministers knew that the eight words of Meng Xinghe had already been spoken. It was in line with His Majesty's thoughts. This was what he had been waiting for.
"Du Qing's family. I don't know if there are any official vacancies in Shangshu Province recently."
Du Ruhui came out and said, "Your Majesty, since Master Yu passed away due to illness, no one has filled the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue. There are no vacancies in the other five departments under the jurisdiction of the Shangshu Province."
Du Ruhui knew the serving officials of the six ministries very well. After he said that no one was appointed as the Minister of Hubu, all the ministers in the Ganlu Palace began to discuss in private. Even if he jumped to the Dragon Gate, there would be no such lucky person. The Minister of Hubu was a third-rank official. He is a high-ranking member of the imperial court. And he is the most lucrative official position among the six ministries. He is in charge of the land, people, money, grain, and tribute in the world. It is simply a fat and oily job. If the Holy Spirit really grants this position of Minister of Household Affairs to this person, If he becomes the first scholar in the imperial examination, then he will be promoted to the ninth level and directly become an important minister of the imperial court.
All the ministers looked at Meng Xinghe with an incredulous expression. They all seemed to be jealous and waiting for the glorious moment when this year's darling in the imperial examination would soar into the sky.
Li Shimin was silent at the top. There were no vacancies among the six departments except the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. He originally wanted to reward Meng Xinghe with a decent official position and leave him to be cultivated slowly in the court. But the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was indeed It couldn't be bigger. Counting down the past and present, the number one scholar entered the court and served as minister. He wanted to get a small official title, but it led to such a big official position. It was difficult to get off the tiger. Li Shimin still called Meng Xinghe in front of him: "Meng Xinghe. From now on, I will appoint you as the Minister of Household Affairs to manage the Household Department for me. If you don’t understand anything, just ask Mr. Du for advice."
As soon as these words came out, there was a deathly silence in the palace. Those Jinshi who were on the same list as Meng Xinghe felt that they had been slapped. While they were still waiting for the Minister to grant a humble official position, Meng Xinghe was already high in the temple. He was appointed as a householder. The Minister of the Ministry has written.
"Brother Meng, why don't you thank me?" Seeing that Meng Xinghe was reluctant to move, Du Ruhui pushed him from behind. Just then, Meng Xinghe woke up and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the common people have something to say."
"speak."
Meng Xinghe said truthfully: "The common people have high houses and cannot travel far. It has already been a year since I went to Chang'an for the scientific examination. I hope to go back early. The Holy One loves me so much that he has given me a high official and a generous salary. The common people know this. I have no merit and no virtue. I cannot take on big responsibilities. I just want to ask the Holy Spirit to let me return to my hometown and serve my single parent for a long time."
Chang'an is not a place to stay for a long time. It is better to go back to Jiangdu to walk the dogs and raise birds. Mr. Lu is watching from above. He lives freely below. Why not do this. Meng Xinghe has never planned to make a fool of himself in the court. Famous. Leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible. On the contrary, he will feel relaxed.
Li Shimin did not expect Meng Xinghe to say these words. He was thinking that Meng Xinghe might refuse to take up the post of Minister of Household Affairs.
"Presumptuous." Li Shimin said angrily: "You know, you have no joke."
Could it be that I can't leave? I am destined to spend the rest of my life in Chang'an.
"I know." Meng Xinghe smiled bitterly and said, "My parents are here. I won't travel far away. There must be a way to travel. The grassroots are eager to return home. I hope the Holy One will forgive me."
Looking at Meng Xinghe's unconcerned expression below, Li Shimin thought of the Mr. Hualiu who he met at the end of Mengjia Village who was leisurely and leisurely.
"A child cannot be taught." Li Shimin secretly cursed Meng Xinghe for not knowing what is good and what is good. He gave him such a high official position, but he still made it impossible for him to get down.
While the two were secretly competing with each other, Empress Xiao, who was sitting next to Li Shimin, smiled softly, which immediately relieved the anger in Li Shimin's heart: "Since Mr. Meng misses his single parent at home, why doesn't the Holy One send someone to take Meng's mother to Chang'an. Let Meng Your Excellency, I have been serving you for a long time. If Lord Meng feels that you are not qualified for the post of Minister of the Ministry of Finance given by the Holy One, I seem to have heard from the Holy One that Lord Fang is compiling a history book for Xiu. With Lord Meng’s talents and knowledge, temporarily assisting Lord Fang, wouldn’t it be twice the result with half the effort? .When Sir Meng becomes familiar with the affairs of the DPRK and the Central Government, he will take up the post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I think that your Majesty and the Lords will not have anything to worry about at that time."
Empress Xiao is a middleman who can solve problems in a sensible and sensible way. After she said this, Li Shimin walked down the steps. "As Concubine Ai said, do you have any objections, Meng Xinghe."
"No. No." Meng Xinghe glared at the woman next to Li Shimin. He cursed in his mind whether he had offended her in anything. She actually thought of such a cruel trick to deal with him. What exactly did she want?
I don't understand. The hope of returning to Jiangdu was dashed by that Madam Xiao with just one sentence. After the Holy Emperor called out and retreated, a somewhat angry Meng Xinghe sat back to the table and drank and ate meat with a calm expression.
The ministers breathed a sigh of relief. The man who had been promoted to nine levels in a row before was no longer a small historian. They were sure that this upstart from the imperial examination could not threaten them. They all continued to drink and have fun at the table.
After most of the drinking, the banquet gradually dispersed. Li Shimin accompanied Empress Xiao to the back hall. Meng Xinghe accompanied several adults out of the Manlu Hall.
No one felt that it was a blow to the scholar who almost rose to the top to become a historian. On the contrary, they felt that Meng Xinghe would be able to learn the principles of officialdom more step by step.
When saying goodbye at Chengtianmen, Du Ruhui comforted Meng Xinghe and said: "Once you are a minister, you will always be a minister. When you go to compile history books, you will understand. Those who are kings and ministers often have no control over their own actions. Oh, that's right. Brother Meng, have you had any conflicts with my Xuan'er recently?"
"No." Meng Xinghe pretended to be horrified.
"Oh. That's good. That's good." Du Ruhui nodded one after another, and then invited several adults to go to Shangshu Province to discuss official matters.
Meng Xinghe had an ominous premonition in his heart. Miss Du could be up to something.