"This king is Li Ke, the king of Shu, does the shopkeeper Guo know that this king is not successful?" Li Ke looked at Guo Wang with a puzzled expression and asked.

"It's just that some time ago, I heard that the king of Shu of the Tang Dynasty was coming to Qizhou. Therefore, when the grass people heard the title of the prince for a while, they felt a little excited. Guo Wang's face returned to calm and said.

However, Li Ke could see that this Guo Wang definitely had nothing to say. But this is not the place to speak.

So Li Ke opened his mouth and said: "Since Shopkeeper Guo has been wronged, let's take Miss Guo back home." Remember to pick up your wife and the family will be reunited. ”

……

After sending Guo Wang's father and daughter away, Li Ke opened his mouth and said to the county Cheng: "It's been like this for a long time, and this king still doesn't know who your surname is." Tell me about yourself. ”

"The surname of the lower official is to the name Ji. Nanyang Xinsavage, Jinshi in the Wude period. The county saluted Li Ke and said.

It's okay that others don't know who this is, but Li Ke, who has the memories of later generations, naturally won't know who he is.

Li Ke said thoughtfully: "The surname is an extremely rare surname. The Eastern Han Dynasty Zhonglang will come to She, I don't know where to come to the county, what does it matter? ”

"Back to the prince, the Eastern Han Dynasty Zhonglang will come to the future. It is the ancestor of Xiaguan. Laiji said to Li Ke.

"It turns out that Lai Xiancheng turned out to be the son of the former general Zuo Yiwei to protect his son." Li Ke pretended to be shocked and said.

"I didn't expect the prince to know so much about the generals of the previous dynasty. This was indeed a bit unexpected by the lower officials. Laiji said.

"Presumably, it is precisely because of your identity that you have been excluded by others. Otherwise, why would the Jinshi in the Wude period only be a small county. Li Ke looked at Laiji and said.

Hearing Li Ke's words, Lai Ji's face showed a trace of helplessness, and then said with a smile: "It's because the ability of the subordinate officials is shallow and they can't afford to take on a big job." ”

"Well, it doesn't have to be that before the king. The identity of this king is even more embarrassing than yours, and even the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace will often talk about it behind their backs. ”

"So your feelings, this king also empathizes." Li Ke stood up and said after sighing.

Hearing Li Ke say this, Lai Ji said: "Now the important ministers of the court and the central government are all sworn enemies on the battlefield with my father, especially those veterans of the Wagang family. He also has an enmity with his father. ”

"If it weren't for the fact that the Lord Protector still remembered his father's kindness to him back then, I'm afraid that the lower officials would not even be qualified to participate in the scientific examination."

"You and this king are also connected by the same fate, since this king has come to Qizhou, even if we have a fate. Wait a minute, this king will personally write a letter and send someone to Chang'an to hand it over to his father. Li Ke said to Laiji.

"Thank you for the grace of the prince, the lower officials will remember it in their hearts." Laiji said after pondering deeply to Li Ke.

"This king is not brought up to you by who you are. But when the king sees your ability, he will recommend it to his father. So you don't need to thank the king at all. Li Ke stretched out his hand and said after helping him up.

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"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Shu, the Assassin of Qizhou, sent a fold and recommended Cheng Laiji of Qizhou County as the commander of Qizhou County." Wei Zheng opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"I don't know what reason he has to recommend this Qizhou County? What are the advantages of the county? Li Shimin opened his mouth and said to Wei Zheng.

"Emperor Qiqi, His Royal Highness the King of Shu recorded in detail a murder case that occurred in Qizhou City. It was this Qizhou County Cheng Laiji who observed the details, and only then did he show the snow for the wronged. Then Wei Zheng told Li Shimin about Guo Wang's case.

Of course, Li Ke did not mention himself in the recital, but attributed all the credit to Laiji.

After Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but nodded, and asked the secretary of the ministry: "Can the Qizhou County Order appoint candidates?" ”

"Back to the emperor, no suitable candidate has been selected at present." The official secretary opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"Since that's the case, let's let this be the county magistrate of Qizhou. A fair and honest person is a parent official, I am still at ease. Li Shimin said.

"Your Majesty, there are many famous families near Qizhou, and the Shandong family does not take imperial power in their eyes. If you want His Royal Highness the King of Shu to better govern Qizhou, please also ask the emperor to give His Royal Highness the King of Shu the right to appoint officials below the fifth grade. Wei Zheng opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

Before Li Shimin could express his position, the eldest grandson Wuji stood up anxiously. opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "The emperor must not, if His Royal Highness the King of Shu has the right to appoint officials below the fifth grade." Isn't it a vassal party? ”

"The difference between the words of the eldest grandson, the Shandong family is reluctant to go out, which is well known to the world. But now that His Royal Highness the King of Shu is in Qizhou, he can't avoid dealing with the Shandong family. ”

"If His Royal Highness the King of Shu has a way, persuade the people of the Shandong clan to become officials. Isn't it my luck to Datang. Wei Zheng opened his mouth and said to the eldest grandson Wuji.

"Even His Royal Highness the King of Shu persuaded the people of the Shandong clan to make them willing to become officials. It can also be reported to the Ministry of Officials, who will appoint officials. Why do you need to give His Royal Highness the King of Shu such rights. ”

"If this precedent is set, won't the other princes and officials follow suit. When the time comes, won't the world be chaotic? Eldest Sun Wuji said.

Hearing the argument between the eldest grandson Wuji and Wei Zheng, Li Shimin opened his mouth and said: "Spread my will, if Li Ke, the king of Shu, can persuade the Shandong family to become an official. I then gave him the right to open the palace and the three divisions, and had the right to appoint all the official officials in Qizhou. ”

"Your Majesty, by all means. The princes of the officials have the right to open the palace and the three divisions, and I am afraid that there will be a rebellion of the seven kings in the future. The eldest grandson Wuji knelt on the ground and said to Li Shimin.

At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji wanted to suppress Li Ke's development in order to consolidate his nephew Li Chengqian to sit firmly on the throne of the crown prince. Even the rebellion of the Seven Kings can be said.

Seeing Li Shimin's gloomy face, Eldest Sun Wuji felt that he had said the wrong thing. But what can I do when the words come out, I can only kneel on the ground and bow my head and remain silent.

"Eldest grandson Wuji, according to your meaning, I should demote all the princes to concubines, but leave the crown prince Li Chengqian alone?" Li Shimin glared at the eldest grandson Wuji and said.

"The minister didn't dare, the minister didn't mean that. The minister just felt that it was not a wise move to grant His Royal Highness the King of Shu the right to open the palace and the three divisions. Eldest Sun Wuji said.

"I have made it very clear that there is a premise for granting Li Ke, the king of Shu, the right to open the palace and the three divisions. That is, he must convince the Shandong clan to become an official. ”

"If you think anyone can do this, I can also grant him the right to open the palace and the three divisions." Li Shimin looked at the eldest grandson Wuji and said.

At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji was really speechless, and it was not easy to persuade the Shandong clan to become an official.

Seeing that the eldest grandson Wuji no longer spoke, Li Shimin spoke again: "There is no need to discuss this matter again, it is decided like this, and Wei Xiang will draw up a decree for me." ”