It was dawn. There was no white fish in the sky. It was pitch black everywhere. It was the best time to sleep deeply. Meng Xinghe quietly let go of Mengdie that was wrapped around her body. Without disturbing her sleep, she got up softly.
"Ms. sir, what are you doing up so early?" The awakened Mengdie hid in the brocade quilt and babbled so seductively. She looked like the flowers had been thoroughly watered. Meng Xinghe, who was busy going to the morning court, wanted to get into bed. Fight for another three hundred rounds immediately.
Last night, the thunder from the sky stirred up the fire in the earth. The two of them were entangled and used up all their moves. Mengdie was like the land that had been dry for a long time, desperately sucking and asking for it. It seemed as if it wanted to swallow him whole. This reminds Meng Xinghe of that little Shabai who was equally crazy in bed. I wonder how she is doing now.
After packing his belongings, Meng Xinghe lowered his head and kissed Mengdie on the forehead. "Now the whole family needs me to take care of them. We can't be as casual as before. You have a good rest. My husband is going to the morning court."
Mengdie's face flushed with happiness. She raised herself up and kissed Meng Xinghe on the lips. The faint smell of rouge immediately flew into her nose.
"Come back soon!" Mengdie had a sad expression. Her little mouth was already pouting. The two white little tiger teeth were really attractive.
Wenwen Township is the Tomb of Heroes. Meng Xinghe pinched Mengdie's fair and tender face and said with some reluctance: "I'm really leaving."
Mengdie's nose felt sore. She nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Meng Xinghe left Mengdie Boudoir. In the side hall, Aunt Yun got up early and prepared breakfast for him. Hot red beans and millet porridge, a plate of meat buns, and a stack of side dishes. These three items are what Meng Xinghe does every morning. A breakfast that I have become accustomed to. Ever since Meng Xinghe had to go to court in the morning, Aunt Yun would get up half an hour early every day to prepare this for him.
This princess of the Sui Dynasty, who once had no fingers in the spring water, never thought that one day she would be like a housewife doing trivial things for a man in obscurity. She also couldn't believe that when she jumped into the canal, The heart that is already on the verge of death will beat loudly again. Maybe this man is not the best. Maybe he still has many intolerable habits. But after getting along with him for a long time, you will feel that there are many things about him. The endless stories will always disturb the woman's mind invisibly. She can't help but want to hear the stories about him.
A man with a story is the easiest to impress a woman. Aunt Yun, who has been practicing pure cultivation for twenty years, could not escape this fate. Looking at Meng Xinghe devouring his food, she wanted to remind him to slow down. But in the end, she did not say it out loud because she was afraid that she would be with him. Meng Xinghe's love that is not tolerated by the world will affect this man's life. So most of the time she hides behind the scenes and does simple things with all her heart.
After breakfast, it was not yet dawn outside. When Aunt Yun was clearing things on the table, Meng Xinghe hugged her slender waist from behind, buried his head in the flower-scented hair, and kissed her ear. Bi.
"I'm going to court." Meng Xinghe said softly. In his eyes, Aunt Yun is actually a woman with the most story. She has the ideals and ambitions of her father, Emperor Sui Yang, and also has the docility of Xiaojiabiyu, who is knowledgeable and reasonable. Ten years of pure cultivation. But she likes to live behind others. Watching herself become a true overlord step by step. That is her happiest thing. Meng Xinghe suddenly thought of a sentence. Behind every successful man is There is an unknown woman. Although the relationship between him and Aunt Yun has not really let go, Meng Xinghe knows that Aunt Yun has become the unknown woman behind him. With her around, he will never lose his fighting spirit.
"Go." Aunt Yun reached out and opened Meng Xinghe's arms. "Remember to come back early."
Meng Xinghe could only be moved. The taste of home must be exactly like this.
Touched, Meng Xinghe asked him to go out. The Meng Mansion was some way away from the palace. Meng Xinghe was just a small historian. Of course, there was no official sedan to transport him. So, he had to walk to court in person every day. However. That's fine. On the contrary, it creates conditions for Meng Xinghe to run in the morning.
After coming out of the Meng Mansion, Meng Xinghe trotted all the way to the palace. When he reached the Xuanwu Gate, the guards guarding the gate knew that the Number One Scholar had been running to court every day. They greeted each other and let him go.
Entering the Xuanwu Gate, there is a road several feet wide paved with white jade, leading directly to the Chengtian Gate in front of the Taiji Hall. Because it is still early, only the faint palace lanterns can be seen around, emitting a faint light and reflecting the magnificent palace walls. .I heard that when the first ray of sunshine rises in the morning, the only palace in the middle of the entire Chang'an City is like a phoenix bathed in fire, emitting golden light and attracting worship from all directions. Meng Xinghe did not believe that there was such a magical thing. He thought to himself It would also be a good idea to stand on the high palace wall and watch the sunrise with the ladies at home if you don't have to go to court on another day.
What were he thinking? He was almost late for the morning court. He didn't want to think too much. Meng Xinghe quickened his pace. He finally made it in time for the morning court.
He is a small historian. As a rule, he does not need to go to court. But Li Shimin insists on letting Meng Xinghe come to court every day. I don't know whether Li Shimin wants Meng Xinghe to get familiar with the court, or he doesn't dare to meet the ministers. When it comes to making decisions about national affairs, let Meng Xinghe, a historian who is not afraid of death, come up and say some words of justice. Then Li Shimin will solve the problem along the way.
However, most of the time, Meng Xinghe stood leisurely in the dark corner near the door at the end of the hall. In the past, there was no such position in the court. But since Meng Xinghe came, this position has been used by the civil and military officials of the court. What they were most afraid of was that they were not afraid of Meng Xinghe. They were afraid that every time His Majesty looked here, the ministers would get the message. What they just discussed was inevitable and no one could stop him.
The procedure for going to court is very simple. Kneel down first and then discuss important matters. Meng Xinghe stood at the end. It didn't matter whether he knelt or not. Li Shimin couldn't see him anyway. When he weakly yelled "Long live the Holy Lord, Long Live Long Live", his eyelids My son was already fighting up and down and couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to sleep.
Fortunately, there were not many things to discuss today. Several ministers briefly talked about a few things. Li Shimin soon came up with a solution.
"Dear ministers, do you have anything else to report?" Seeing that all the ministers below wanted to leave the court, Li Shimin didn't want to disturb the ministers and retired early. After all, even he was a little tired of going to court every day.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
All the ministers cursed secretly in their hearts. They would not start playing early or late, but they had to play it just before the end of the court. Most of them looked at the official who was going to play with a bad face. They were not happy mentally, but they still had to play. Pretend to show that you care about national affairs.
"When is Du Aiqing going to start the memorial?" Li Shimin glanced at the person who started the memorial. It was Du Ruhui who was ordered by Shangshu. Matters in Shangshu Province are usually important events, so Li Shimin immediately became very energetic.
Du Ruhui handed over a memorial to the palace servants and handed it over to Li Shimin. He said: "Yesterday, the Imperial Academy held a ceremony to prepare books by offering wine. All the masters discussed submitting a memorial to our Shangshu Province regarding the establishment of studies by subjects and examinations by subjects. Please ask the Holy Master to review it. "
Only then did Du Ruhui explain the reason. The ministers below were already discussing in low voices. Some ministers who advocated Confucianism even yelled at the absurdity.
Li Shimin read through the contents of the memorial. When he saw the above paragraph, hot flames suddenly burst out in his eyes.
He pressed the memorial on the dragon table in front of him and said to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty: "What do you think of this, dear sirs? I would like to start classes in the Tang Dynasty and establish examinations for a few years. I have recruited countless talents from all over the world. Now if I have to pay attention to teaching Reforming the imperial examination and recruiting all kinds of talents from all over the world would be an unprecedented undertaking."
There was excitement in Li Shimin's eyes. Although the imperial court had an imperial examination, it was only based on literature. If the imperial examination and teaching in various states and counties could be improved, it would indeed be a matter of benefit to the country and the people. It is just a matter of concern. And it would be too arbitrary to decide the case based on a memorial without good rhetoric. After all, most of the ministers in the court were born as literati. Those who study literati have always been arrogant. This matter will definitely be opposed by them. If you want the monarch and his ministers to be united. .The matter can only be finalized if it is discussed in court and approved by all the cities.
"Your Majesty, I think it is absolutely impossible."
Hou Wenhai, the Minister of Rites, ran out. Behind him were all the officials of the Ministry of Rites. They all knelt on the ground. Hou Wenhai took the lead and said: "Teaching is the foundation of the country. If it is changed rashly, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the schools in various states and counties. The impact will be far-reaching. .Furthermore, Emperor Gaozu once said that the imperial examination is the road to rejuvenating the country. I, the descendants of the Tang Dynasty, must not break this rule. Today is a prosperous and prosperous time. Please think twice, don't damage the foundation of the country."
"Your Majesty, please think twice." Hou Wenhai took the lead. Most of the courtiers in the hall had already knelt down.
When encountering this situation, Li Shimin also had a big headache. Indeed, if the teaching plans of various states and counties are changed, a lot of manpower and financial resources will be consumed. If the effect is not obvious or even lower than the original imperial examination for selecting talents for the imperial court, then it will really damage the foundation.
"Meng Xinghe is here. Come out to me."
"How could I forget him at this critical moment?" Li Shimin said to himself. He immediately looked towards the dark corner at the end of the hall.
"Brother Meng, the Holy Spirit is calling you." Wang Guinian, who was standing in front, reached out and touched Meng Xinghe. He smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Meng, is he not getting enough sleep? Why do you take a nap here every morning? If it stays like this for a long time, etc. After the court is over, I’ll go to the imperial doctor to prescribe a few prescriptions to adjust the yin and yang.”
After being reminded by Wang Guinian, Meng Xinghe opened his eyes in a daze. It was because last night was too lingering. He fell asleep in the middle of the night. Now that he had nothing to do in the previous court, it was strange that he didn't sleep.
Rubbing his eyes, Meng Xinghe stood up and said, "The Holy One is calling the lower official."
"Nonsense." Li Shimin was furious. This guy went to bed before going to court. He had to call him out every time. He really didn't know what the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers was. His face suddenly darkened and he said in a deep voice: "You Tell me what you think of what I just said."
Swish. Eyes were fixed on Meng Xinghe. They all knew that whenever there was such a stalemate in the court affairs recently, Meng Xinghe would be called out by the Holy One to express his opinion. They also knew that although this man slept in court, he had grown older. He has a pair of iron teeth and bronze teeth. He speaks like a blood prince. He is trusted by Li Shimin.
Meng Xinghe looked around and felt a great pressure pressing on him. He asked shamelessly: "What did the Lord just say?"
He was sleeping just now. He really didn't know what happened in the court today. He had the courage to ask around. Li Shimin was already furious. He thought that Meng Xinghe had contradicted Long Yan again and again. If it had been anyone else's, he would have had ten heads. It wasn't enough. He finally endured this and said, "I'm asking you. Tell me what you think about the establishment of studies in different subjects and the establishment of examinations in different subjects."