In the Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin listened to what Fang Xuanling said, and he knew it in his heart.

"Fang Aiqing, Du Aiqing, the two of you recommended this person for merit, I should have rewarded you, but I didn't know what to reward for a while, so I will write down your merits for the time being, and reward them in the future." Li Shimin looked at Fang and Du and said.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui hurriedly bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, it is the duty of ministers to select talents for the Tang Dynasty, and it is natural that they dare not ask for rewards." ”

"Okay, you deserve to be a loyal minister of my Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin sighed, and then looked at Li Jianguo, "Li Aiqing takes the order!" ”

Li Jianguo was stunned for a moment, and after coming back to his senses, he quickly knelt down, "The grass people take the order." ”

"I have decided to worship you as Shang Shuling, the second grade of official residence."

After Li Jianguo heard this, he was also shocked. Li Jianguo still has some understanding of the official rank of the Tang Dynasty. Shang Shuling is a second-grade official, second only to the Taishi and the Prime Minister, and can be said to be a high authority. Most importantly, this position was held by Li Shimin before he ascended the throne, and after Li Shimin ascended the throne, this position has been vacant. And now, Li Shimin directly gave this official position to Li Jianguo, which is enough to see that Li Shimin attaches great importance to him.

Not only Li Jianguo was surprised, but Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were also surprised, obviously they didn't expect Li Shimin to hand over such a heavy task to Li Jianguo.

At this time, Wei Zheng stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the position of Shang Shuling has been vacant, and now it is not appropriate to directly appoint it to a newcomer?" Li Jianguo may be a great talent, but after all, he is too young and his qualifications are still shallow, and the emperor's move is only afraid that it will provoke criticism from all over the court. ”

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui frowned after listening to what Wei Zheng said. They naturally heard the meaning of Wei Zheng's words, obviously Wei Zheng was suspicious of Li Jianguo's talent and learning, and he didn't trust him too much. However, they did not show any dissatisfaction on their faces, they naturally understood Wei Zheng, and they had always been straightforward and straightforward. There will also be times when they and Wei Zheng have political disagreements, but that is only on the political side, and there is no personal enmity between the two sides.

Li Shimin was also a little unhappy after hearing this, and his brows furrowed.

"Wei Aiqing, you always like to splash a basin of cold water when I'm happy."

Wei Zheng sneered: "Because the emperor is always hot-headed, if the old minister splashes a basin of cold water, it can make the emperor's mind clear, then the old minister is willing to keep splashing." ”

After Li Shimin heard this, he looked a little embarrassed, but he was not angry, he looked at Li Jianguo, smiled, and said: "Look at it, this is Wei Zheng, who has always been outspoken, and dares to scold me blatantly." ”

Li Jianguo didn't know what to say at this time, so he could only laugh and say: "Your Majesty, in fact, what Lord Wei said is not unreasonable, the grass people are still young, and their qualifications are not as good as your lords, and now it is really a little bad to let the grass people take on such a heavy responsibility." ”

Li Shimin waved his hand and said unswervingly: "I have already decided on this matter, and I can't say anything about it." In this scientific expedition, you are the first champion, and you are given an official position rationally. Moreover, Fang Aiqing and Du Aiqing highly recommend you, and I also believe that you are absolutely competent. ”

Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and said again: "Wei Aiqing, since you don't believe in Li Jianguo's ability, then I will make a bet with you and give him a month." After a month, if there are no gaps in his performance, then you have to be sure of his ability. Otherwise, how about I arrange another position for him? ”

Wei Zheng knew that this was the last concession made by Li Shimin, and he nodded at the moment, "In this case, then according to what the emperor said." ”

"Very good." Li Shimin nodded, looked at Li Jianguo again, and said, "Li Aiqing, this matter is decided." Tomorrow morning, I will announce this in front of the civil and military officials. In the future, you can discuss with Fang Aiqing and the four of them first, and then tell me. ”

"The grass people remember!" Li Jianguo hurriedly agreed.

"Fang Aiqing, Du Aiqing, Wei Aiqing, eldest grandson Aiqing, the four of you will also assist Li Aiqing a lot in the future and serve my Datang together!"

"Obey your orders!" Fang Xuanling and the four of them bowed in response.

"You four Qing family should step back first, I still have something to say to Li Aiqing." Li Shimin commanded.

"The ministers are leaving." Fang Xuanling and the four of them bowed and bowed, and they withdrew from the Liangyi Palace.

Li Shimin was also relieved when he saw Fang Xuanling and the four of them leaving, and instantly seemed to be a different person, got up and walked to Li Jianguo's side, and patted Li Jianguo's shoulder.

"Brother Li, it's just the two of us now, so there's no need to be so formal."

"Your Majesty, this ......" Li Jianguo looked a little at a loss.

"Hey, when someone is there, you and I are kings and ministers, and when no one is there, we are friends. You can continue to think of me as Wang Qin. This is the decree of God, and you must obey it! ”

Li Shimin said this, which made Li Jianguo feel helpless and could only obey orders.

"Brother Li, how old are you?" Li Shimin changed the topic and suddenly asked.

"I'm twenty-two years old."

"It's really a hero out of a boy." Li Shimin sighed, "Brother Li, I have a proposal, I don't know what you think?" ”

"Brother Wang, please speak."

"I want to be a brother to you, I don't know what you think?" Li Shimin's sudden suggestion also surprised Li Jianguo.

"Your Majesty... No, Brother Wang, I'm afraid this matter is not appropriate. ”

"There's nothing out of place, that's it. How many years older than you, when no one is in the future, you can call me eldest brother, and I will call you second brother. ”

Li Jianguo felt particularly helpless, so he could only promise Li Shimin, otherwise Li Shimin would definitely move out of the holy decree again to threaten him, so he could only shout.

"Big brother..."

"Haha" Li Shimin was very happy to see Li Jianguo like this, "Second brother, the appointment will be announced by the court tomorrow morning, and there will be other courtiers who will have opposing opinions." First, in their eyes, you are still young and have little qualifications. Second, they don't know you, and they don't know how many pounds and taels you have. So, tomorrow's appointment won't go too well, you know? ”

Li Jianguo nodded, he naturally understood what Li Shimin meant. Although he is the emperor, he cannot ignore the opinions of the courtiers. If it is forcibly appointed, the courtiers can only obey the order, but they will definitely be dissatisfied in their hearts, and in this way, it will only affect the relationship between the monarch and the minister. Only by proving himself and showing his strength can Li Jianguo stop the mouths of the courtiers.

Li Jianguo looked at Li Shimin with a firm gaze and said, "Don't worry, eldest brother, I know how to do it, I will definitely make those opposing courtiers have nothing to say and approve of the eldest brother's decision." ”

Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Jianguo's performance, "But you don't have to worry too much, with the support of the four ministers just now, those courtiers will not be too presumptuous." Go back today, and see us tomorrow morning. ”

Li Jianguo nodded and responded: "Little brother knows, then I'll go first." ”

After Li Jianguo finished speaking, he withdrew from the Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin looked at the back of Li Jianguo leaving, and said to himself: "It seems that there is a good show to watch in the early court tomorrow!" ”

After Li Jianguo left the Liangyi Palace, he walked in the direction of the exit of the palace. He felt like he was in a dream about what had just happened. became a big official, and called Li Shimin a brother and sister, he simply walked directly to the peak of his life, and it was time for him Li Jianguo to show his ambitions and open everyone's eyes.