The moonlight was cold, quietly enveloping Hou Junji's mansion.

Gently sipping the tea, Hou Junji listened to Helan Chushi's story, his face was slightly angry, but he quickly pressed it down.

"The son-in-law also just knew, and Xu Qili was selected in the Ministry of Officials after the imperial examination." Helan Chushi really felt that he was wronged, and this matter had nothing to do with him, but Xu Qilin was obviously suspicious.

Hou Junji put down the teacup and said slowly: "A Hongwen student, the old man is not enough to use the means. Xu Qilin was suspicious, obviously still feeling that he had a dislike with you. If you don't want to obey his orders, the old man will find another messenger for you. ”

Helan Chushi didn't think about it, but he was arranged by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Dayingku, no matter whether it played a role or not, without the approval of the prince, how could he decide to act without permission?

Hou Junji glanced at his son-in-law, and from his hesitant appearance, he probably guessed what was going on, and couldn't help frowning, and said, "Are you worried that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be dissatisfied?" ”

Helan Chushi smiled bitterly and said, "Father-in-law is right. Although the son-in-law does not have much real power in Dayingku, some news can still be revealed. Even if you want to leave, it is best to report to Your Highness first, so that someone else can be arranged. ”

Hou Junji sneered, his disdain was not too disguised, obviously he was not too optimistic about the crown prince Li Chengqian. But if he really offended Li Chengqian, it was not what he wanted.

Helan Chushi continued: "Then Xu Qilin is really capable, and the son-in-law has also learned a lot in Dayingku. As long as he doesn't fight for power with him and does things with peace of mind, he can't help his son-in-law. ”

Hou Junji nodded, and asked with some confusion: "I heard you say that Xu Qilin has a good relationship with His Royal Highness King Wei. ”

Helan Chushi said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is quite polite to Xu Qilin, and he also attaches great importance to him. Xu Qilin, his performance is not very obvious, and he can't find fault with the etiquette on the bright side. ”

Hou Junji pondered for a moment and said, "King Wei favors the kings, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a little disappointed. The position of the crown prince does not seem to be certain. Well, not only do not offend the prince, but also give Xu Qilin some face. Xu Qili's matter, the old man will ask about it, and give him an official as soon as possible. ”

"Thank you, father-in-law." Helan Chushi bowed and bowed his hand.

That's what he meant, why do you have to offend Xu Qilin? Besides, if Xu Qili wants to become an official, there are other ways, and it is not something that the officials can stuck.

"Xu Qilin was promoted to the son of the Great Wall County, and Daying Ku Kucheng was also promoted to the rank of a fifth-grade official." Hou Junji said slowly: "This is only a year's time, and the speed of promotion is extremely rare. It can be seen that His Majesty values and favors Xu Qilin. Judging from his age, His Majesty has not failed to focus on cultivation for the benefit of future generations. ”

Helan Chushi looked at his father-in-law, bowed his head slightly, and waited for his father-in-law to continue.

"And this Xu Qilin is really doing a great job." Hou Junji pursed the corners of his mouth, a little helpless, "He also has a good master, Lu Yuxian is a master in the world, who doesn't want to visit and get acquainted?" In addition, Xu Chongrong is quite favored in the palace and loves the house and Wu, how can His Majesty not reuse it? ”

Helan Chushi sighed lightly and said, "Xu Qilin is making steady progress, and this is also something that can't be helped. ”

"He's not the same as others, that is, those old ministers." Hou Junji said: "Your Majesty will not beat, but he will support a lot, which can be seen from the speed of the development of the big Yingku. ”

Helan Chushi knew that veterans such as Li Jing and Wei Chigong were beaten by His Majesty Li Er, and then looked at His Majesty Li Er's vigorous investment in Dayingku, and adopted all the advice put forward by Xu Qilin, and also understood Xu Qilin's status in the heart of His Majesty Li Er.

"Next year's expedition to Gaochang is basically determined." Hou Junji's eyes flashed and changed the topic, "Your Majesty once revealed to a certain person, and it seems that he wants to be handsome." ”

Helan Chushi's face was overjoyed, and he said: "Son-in-law congratulates his father-in-law, this is the work of destroying the country, which shows Your Majesty's trust in your father-in-law." ”

Hou Junji smiled, and he was very proud in his heart, but he also pretended to be reserved, and said: "This matter has not yet been determined, and it must not be passed on." ”

"Son-in-law saves." Helan Chushi hurriedly agreed, and said: "No wonder Your Majesty attaches so much importance to Caoyun, this is to accumulate grain and grass for the expedition!" ”

Hou Junji nodded and said: "Fighting thousands of miles, sending hundreds of thousands of troops, how can the grain and grass materials needed be supported by Guanzhong alone?" Moreover, whether to defend or withdraw from Gaochang is also determined by grain and grass materials. ”

Helan Chushi seemed to have an understanding and said, "Your Majesty is to garrison troops in the Western Regions and gradually open up. ”

"That's right." Hou Junji said: "The success of Caoyun's reform has also blocked the mouths of the ministers. Therefore, Xu Qilin's credit is very great, and you, as a deputy Cheng, will also be rewarded. ”

"I see, after my father-in-law's explanation, my son-in-law will understand it thoroughly." Helan Chushi suddenly understood.

"It's good to understand." Hou Junji smiled and said, "I can't sit in the seat of the official department for long, so I will make it convenient for Xu Qili and let you work well in Dayingku." ”

"Thank you father-in-law for making it happen." Helan Chushi relieved his heart at this time, and he could go to Xu Qilin to ask for a favor.

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Guozijian added an arithmetic hall, and Dayingku also established an arithmetic hall, but the level is very different, or the arithmetic hall of Dayingku is self-operated, and there is no level at all.

But Xu Qilin has never taken Guozijian's arithmetic hall seriously, and instilled this concept in his teaching, and threatened to compete with Guozijian's arithmetic hall sooner or later.

It is precisely because of this kind of education and self-confidence that the students of the Dayingku Mathematics School are greatly motivated, study hard, and wait to slap the face of the Guozi Computing School.

It was originally a planned thing, but because Xu Qilin was working on his grandfather, no one was Zhang Luo. This time he is back, so naturally he wants to facilitate this again.

He went to the palace and stated many reasons to His Majesty Li Er, and His Majesty Li Er finally agreed, and it was initially scheduled to be on the ninth day of the first lunar month in the Hongwen Hall by the two students to conduct an arithmetic competition.

Obviously, the success of Caoyun's reform made His Majesty Li Er very happy. Not only did Xu Qilin get the reward, but the relevant people of Dayingku were not left behind.

And the list of guarantees listed by Xu Qilin, His Majesty Li Er passed them all, which can be regarded as giving Xu Qilin enough face. Of course, this also shows that His Majesty Li Er knows people well.

After all, Dayingku is different from other yamen, and His Majesty Li Er can be the master almost without going through the political affairs hall.

Xu Qilin immediately informed the students of the arithmetic hall of the good news, and looking at the jubilant appearance of the students, he knew that these students would definitely work harder, and this year was not good.

Turning his head, Xu Qilin went to the laboratory outside the city, put on a mask, led a group of meticulous slaves and maids to make relevant materials, and devoted almost all his energy to the cause of making mirrors.

For safety reasons, Xu Qilin installed a hand-cranked exhaust fan in the laboratory to avoid gas poisoning.

After three consecutive days of preparation and collection, Xu Qilin did not know whether the concentration of these solutions met the requirements. One can dissolve the silver, the other has a pungent ammonia smell, and on the surface, the traits are in line.

took out a piece of glass, scrubbed it very cleanly, and Xu Qilin began to brush the solution on it. Glucose is not easy to get, so he opportunistically uses fructose, thinking that the effect should be the same.

It is estimated that the concentration of the solution is not enough, and after an hour, a little silver on the glass is reduced and precipitated, but this is not enough. Xu Qilin had no choice but to continue brushing, using quantity to make up for the lack of quality.

Seeing that it was approaching dusk, Xu Qilin lost his patience, so he handed over the work to others and asked her to brush it once in half an hour, a total of four times to finish the work.

There is no way, tonight, the eldest grandson Chong will hold a banquet in the Horse Mansion to invite him, and as soon as the city gate is closed, Xu Qilin will not be able to enter. With the prepared gifts, Xu Qilin, accompanied by his subordinates, rode into the city and went straight to the Horse Mansion.

Before coming to the gate of the mansion, there was already a butler of the Horse Mansion waiting, and while sending someone to report, he accompanied him into the mansion with courtesy.

Xu Qilin walked into the mansion and was a little puzzled, looking around, there was no shadow of other guests, and there was no lively scene.

Could it be a private banquet, only I am a guest, Xu Qilin is not easy to ask, and follows the housekeeper to the flower hall.

The eldest grandson Chong had already greeted him and greeted him warmly. But is this winter good, what are you going to do with a folding fan?

Xu Qilin was slandered in his heart, but he still had a smile on his face, and when he saw that the ceremony was over, he rushed into the hall with his eldest grandson and sat down.

"Why don't you see other guests before the time comes?" Facing the eldest grandson Chong, Xu Qilin couldn't bear it anymore and asked.

The eldest grandson smiled and said, "There is no one else today, only Qi Lin is invited." ”

Xu Qilin grinned, feeling that this seemed weird, as if he was going to engage in some kind of conspiracy.

The eldest grandson Chong saw that Xu Qilin's expression was a little strange, so he said: "As soon as I come, Qi Lin will return on a business trip, and prepare a little thin wine, which can be regarded as a catch for Qi Lin; The second is to thank Qi Lin for his gift of medicine. ”

Xu Qilin blinked his eyes a little puzzled and asked, "I don't know what kind of medicine it is?" Can you elaborate on the eldest grandson? ”

Eldest Sun Chong said: "It's been a long time, and Qi Lin may have forgotten something. The medicine that is said to be cough and wheezing. ”

Xu Qilin showed a sudden look and guessed: "But Her Royal Highness the princess has another attack?" That smoke is slightly poisonous, so you should not use it too much. ”

"Yes, yes." The eldest grandson nodded and said, "A few days ago, the temperature plummeted, and Her Royal Highness the princess had an attack of qi and was out of breath. Thanks to this cough suppressant, I have improved a lot yesterday, and I have not used it again today. ”

Asthma patients are afraid of drastic changes in temperature, and there is honeysuckle in the cough and asthma smoke, which contains alkaloids, which can alleviate bronchial symptoms.

Hearing that he didn't smoke again today, Xu Qilin nodded slightly and said, "Use one when you are seriously ill, and you can stop taking the medicine after remission." The tutor repeatedly told him that this medicine should not be used more. ”

It's a pity that I didn't see the beautiful and natural Princess Changle smoking a big cigarette pouch *, it must be very peculiar and funny, Xu Qilin couldn't help but think about it.

The eldest grandson Chong nodded yes, and asked about Xu Qilin's work on his business, and praised Xu Qilin's achievements.

"Brother Eldest Sun praised it." Xu Qilin felt comfortable in his heart, but he pretended to be modest, waved his hand and said: "It is all His Majesty's strong support, and a certain talent can build some small achievements." By the way, I heard outside, thanks to the persuasion of Her Royal Highness the Princess, Your Majesty changed his feudal meaning. ”

The so-called feudalism is like the feudal princes in the Western Zhou Dynasty, so that the kings and heroes can serve as governors in one place permanently, and can be hereditary by their descendants.

Obviously, this is turning back the wheel of history, and I don't know what His Majesty Li Er thinks, and he wants to engage in feudalism again and again.

In the first year of Zhenguan, Li Er, who had just inherited the throne, asked Prime Minister Xiao Yu about the long-term strategy of enjoying the country.

Xiao Yu replied: "The ministers looked at the previous generations of Guozuo, so for a long time, Mo Ruofeng princes thought that the stone was solid. Qin merged the six countries, dismissed the marquis, and died in the second generation; The Han has the world, and the county participates in the construction, and it also has more than 400 years old. Wei and Jin were abolished, and they could not be permanent. The feudal law can be followed. ”

To put it bluntly, Xiao Yu is in favor of the retro Western Zhou Dynasty and the implementation of the sub-sealing system. I didn't expect that "Taizong Ranzhi began to discuss feudalism".

In fact, Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, also divided the princes, which led to the later "Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms". Past history has proven that feudalism would be detrimental to dynastic rule, and could even lead to division.

Therefore, when His Majesty Li Er just put forward the idea of dividing the seal, he was immediately opposed by some people, led by Wei Zheng and Li Baiyao, so His Majesty Li Er had to suspend the action of dividing the seal.

In the fifth year of Zhenguan, the Tang army set the Turks in the north, and the country had bumper harvests year after year, and the situation was very good. In this separation, in addition to the imperial family, the heroes were also included in the scope of the division.

But this division still failed to be realized, but His Majesty Li Er did not give up.

At the end of the autumn of this year, His Majesty Li Er directly issued an edict to divide the meritorious heroes of the kings, and the eleven princes headed by Li Yuanjing and the fourteen meritorious heroes headed by the eldest grandson Wuji were named assassins, "inherited from generation to generation".

For this reason, His Majesty Li Er also said in the edict: "Those who assassinate history today are also the princes of the ancients."

Unexpectedly, the heroes actually wrote a collective letter to oppose it! The eldest grandson Wuji, Hou Junji and others have written one after another, expressing their "unwillingness to be canonized".

In the eyes of the heroes, sending them to other places to make assassination histories is no different from degrading officials and exiling them, and "future generations will be in trouble."

In fact, in Xu Qilin's view, the strong opposition of the heroes is not entirely loyal, but worried that His Majesty Li Er is testing them.

It is better to believe in what is there than to believe in what is not. On such a matter of principle, who would dare to say that he wants to tear up the soil and become a prince?

Regardless of whether feudalism can be implemented or not, it must be opposed and a firm stand must be expressed. Otherwise, when His Majesty Li Er thinks about it in the future, won't he have to be suspicious?

Just like a certain leader in front of his subordinates, he said with convincing words and sincerity that his talent is limited, and he wants to abdicate and make way for the virtuous, who dares to follow this words, you are so special that you have no talent, and you should have given way a long time ago.

Therefore, although His Majesty Li Er was very resolute, none of the heroes dared to agree. In the case that persuasion and opposition were not very effective, the eldest grandson Wuji invited his daughter-in-law, Princess Changle, and invited her to enter the palace to persuade, and finally made His Majesty Li Er stop feudalism.