Chapter 81: Civil servants with water in their heads
On the fifteenth day of the New Year, there are lanterns. It was originally a traditional festival, but now it is used to receive guests.
Early this morning, the ministers got busy. Today is a good day for Tang Dynasty to accept the congratulations from hundreds of countries.
It is said that there are hundreds of countries, but in fact there are only dozens of countries. Some distant places only have two or three representatives coming. But this is a rare and prosperous time in history. These face-loving officials are all beaming with joy and wishing they could
Show all your property to others and let them praise you.
Li Shimin had a headache. These unscrupulous civil servants actually wanted him to demonstrate Tang Dynasty's key skills to countries that seemed to be respectful and humble. They also said that they couldn't understand it anyway, so why not be more generous? They really thought they were doing this.
Are you a fool? After a few words of flattery, you were photographed to the point of being lost.
"What do you think they think? Ah? Are these officials from the Tang Dynasty? I think they are the craftsmen sent by those countries. The ministers, ministers and students from the Imperial College also participated.
You still want me to demonstrate the making method of Baili Steel, but their brains are flooded with water? Are they still scholars? How can they be inferior to generals who lack brains?!" Li Shimin said angrily.
The generals who were discussing matters in the Manlu Hall had black lines coming out of their heads. Is this a compliment to us or a disservice to us?
Even the civil servants standing aside had helpless expressions on their faces. These people were so coaxed that they probably didn't even remember their last names.
"Your Majesty, calm down. We just don't agree to this kind of thing. It will only bother them for a while." This is Wei Zheng who has returned to the court, but he really has no better way to deal with this kind of thing. Those civil servants
It's almost crazy now.
"Yes, Your Majesty, cold treatment is the best way now." Fang Xuanling agreed.
Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji both nodded.
The generals looked at each other in confusion, wondering whether they should nod their heads? Or would it be better to just make the pillars in place?
"I'm just angry. How could there be such stupid scholars? If the Tang Dynasty were all people like this, what would it be like?" Li Shimin sat down frustrated.
"Wuji, after the New Year, those officials need to be streamlined. We can't use so many people. Besides, those who are ignorant and stupid should be sent home to stop harming the country." Li Shimin exited.
If he is determined to rectify the officials and allows these fools to stay in the court, then he has become a foolish king!
"Yes, I will discuss this matter with Mr. Fang, Mr. Du and Mr. Wei." Changsun Wuji was very smart to divide some of the power in his hands. He had to do this. As the queen's brother, his
The location is too sensitive.
Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui were very satisfied with Changsun Wuji's knowledge and interests. In fact, if he had not said so, they would have advised the emperor to do this. It is impossible for such a large power to be concentrated in the hands of one person.
Many generals are in deep thought, which is actually a daze. Most of the time they are just here to make up the numbers.
"Li Jing, are you ready for the noon martial arts ceremony?" Li Shimin was very concerned about this martial arts performance. This was a demonstration for foreign countries and should not be underestimated.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have already prepared." Li Jing has been living and eating with the soldiers in the barracks for more than two months for this martial arts ceremony. Fortunately, his body has been well-conditioned, otherwise he would have collapsed long ago.
Already.
"Tell your men to hide all the telescopes and don't let others steal them. Humph! There are too many thieves in the capital now." Li Shimin's anger was still not gone.
"Yes." All generals clasped their fists at the same time and accepted the order.
"Go and get busy, Wuji will stay for a while." Li Shimin waved his hand and asked them to go down. In fact, he was too angry just now. At such a busy time, he shouldn't have called these people here...
"Your Majesty, you want to ask about those three notes? I'm ashamed, the source has not been found yet." During Changsun Wuji's interrogation that day, no torture was used at all. Su Wo Rulu, who had been beaten by several skilled men, summoned everything.
Well, in fact, he can be considered a victim. Being too curious is definitely not a good thing.
Soga was released after his father promised to send him seven pieces of coral as an apology.
"Is there any news from Zhixuan?" The investigation is now in trouble. We know there is something wrong with this matter, but we can't find out the person behind it.
"I have asked Zhixuan, and he said that the store has been open for many years, and the store owner is also an honest person. According to the waiter, after Chong'er and their guards entered, not long after, a man came out.
He was told not to disturb him if nothing happened. They had something to discuss, so he didn't go up to see it for a long time. It wasn't until noon that he went to ask if he wanted to order, and then he found the unconscious guard. No matter who was behind it, they
Everything was done neatly." Regarding this matter, Changsun Wuji was also very cautious. Such rigorous planning and actions are definitely not something ordinary people can do.
"The roots are very deep. Keep checking. I think they will take action. Sooner or later, we will know who it is?" Li Shimin's eyes were clear. No matter who it was, he would definitely find them out.
"I would also like to ask my father-in-law to inform me that my little maid, Wan'er, wants to see Concubine Yang." An ordinary-looking palace maid came to the door of Ningyun Pavilion.
"Wait." A young eunuch glanced at her back and forth a few times before lazily walking towards the pavilion. "Concubine Yang, there is a palace maid outside asking for an audience." The young eunuch reported outside Concubine Yang's bedroom.
With.
Concubine Yang was painting, and she didn't want to pay attention to it, but she suddenly remembered the palace maid she had seen in the Buddhist hall. What would happen if she disappeared? She hesitated.
Biyu who was next to her also thought of that person. She went out and asked the little eunuch carefully.
"Empress, it's that person." Biyu said in a low voice. She had only been with Concubine Yang for five years, and she didn't know what the relationship was between that person and Concubine Yang, but Concubine Yang seemed to be very afraid of the person she called the leader.
As a maid, she didn't dare to ask too many questions.
Concubine Yang was silent for a long time, struggling fiercely in her heart, but finally she sighed.
"Bring her in." Concubine Yang felt powerless.
"Wan'er has met the empress." Wan'er said, but she did not salute.
"What are you doing here again?" Concubine Yang didn't want to argue with her, she just wanted to get rid of her quickly.
"Come to ask your Majesty for a favor. You know that the status of us palace maids is very low. We can't find out some information, so I'm here to ask your Majesty to help find out if the Emperor is investigating the person behind the kidnapping of Changsun Chong?"
"Weren't those Japanese who kidnapped Changsun Chong? The emperor has already punished them." Concubine Yang had heard about this incident.
Wan'er kept looking at Concubine Yang with a half-smiling expression.
"You...couldn't it be you who did it again? Why did you do this? What good will it do to you?" Concubine Yang suddenly reacted when she saw her expression.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to pay so much attention. You just want to help us find out if the Emperor is investigating and to what extent it has been investigated? Your Majesty, I will come back in a few days. I hope to have a real answer." Wan'er ignored Concubine Yang's question at all.
He just said that and left.
Concubine Yang slumped on the chair. How could she get rid of this nightmare?