After Li Jianguo returned home, Fang Xuanling had been waiting in the hall for a long time.

"Father, the child is back!" Li Jianguo shouted after entering the house.

When Fang Xuanling saw Li Jianguo coming back, he also got up to greet him and said, "Why has it been so long, what has the emperor told you?" ”

Li Jianguo also told Fang Xuanling everything that had just happened. Fang Xuanling also sighed after hearing this.

"I didn't expect the emperor to value you so much, this is a good thing!" Fang Xuanling was very satisfied, "However, the emperor has something that is quite good, it is a little difficult for you to sit in the position of Shang Shuling safely." ”

The child understands that. I am still young and have little qualifications, and I really can't convince the Manchu civil and military forces. When the time comes, it is reasonable for them to make some difficulties. Li Jianguo naturally understood this, so he said it directly.

"What you said is good, but tomorrow morning in front of the emperor, they will not be too presumptuous. Moreover, the four officials in the Liangyi Hall today, including the father, can be regarded as the head of the civil officials, and we will fully support you when the time comes. Especially Du Ruhui, he admires you very much. Just now he and I came out of the Liangyi Hall and walked together, and he kept praising you in front of me along the way. I've rarely seen him like that. Fang Xuanling said with a smile.

"Rest assured, father, tomorrow the child will leave those who question me speechless. In the future, I will prove myself with my actions and make them embarrassed. Li Jianguo said confidently.

Fang Xuanling nodded, very pleased, "This is for my father to believe in you." However, you must pay attention to one person tomorrow morning! ”

"Who?" Li Jianguo frowned and asked.

"This person's name is Xiao Yu, and he is quite old. He was once an important minister by Gaozu's side, and now he assists the emperor. This person has always been at odds with me and Du Ruyan, and the emperor doesn't particularly like him, but because of his feelings, he can't be harsh on him. Tomorrow morning, he will oppose the emperor's appointment to you. Fang Xuanling said with a serious expression.

"Got it." , Although Li Jianguo has not seen Xiao Yu, he has learned about it from history books. Xiao Yu was once an important minister beside Emperor Yang of Sui, and then he was demoted. After Li Yuan raised his army, he returned to the Tang Dynasty and was deeply used by Li Yuan. However, after Li Shimin ascended the throne, due to discord with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruyan, he offended Li Shimin many times, and his career was up and down. Now it seems that what is recorded in the history books is true.

"Okay, it's not early, you go back to your room early to rest, tomorrow, we will go to court together." Fang Xuanling reminded.

"Yes, the boy rested. Father, rest early! Li Jianguo said with concern, and left after speaking.

"Sir." Fang Xuanling's wife walked in and shouted.

"Madame, you haven't slept yet, have you?" Fang Xuanling asked.

"No! Sir, I just heard your conversation with Jianguo outside the door. If tomorrow morning, they will be embarrassed to build a country, what should you do? ”

"Why, doesn't Madame believe in the strength of the founding of the country?"

"I naturally believe it, but the founding of the country is unknown, nameless, and undistinguished, what if those officials use this as a tongue?" Mrs. Fang looked at Fang Xuanling with some concern and asked.

"Madame, don't worry, if the founding of the country really can't cope with the situation tomorrow morning, I have my own way to stop those guys. It's not too early, so let's rest early! ”

Hearing Fang Xuanling say this, Mrs. Fang felt much more relieved, and she didn't say anything more, so she went back to her room to rest.

In the early morning of the second day, Li Jianguo and Fang Xuanling entered the palace together. In the Taiji Palace, a group of civil and military ministers talked to each other there. Fang Xuanling took Li Jianguo to talk with several good officials, and introduced Li Jianguo to them, including the famous Hou Junji.

"I can't imagine that my little brother can have such an achievement at such a young age, which is really enviable." Hou Junji looked at Li Jianguo and said.

"Lord Hou has won the award, and the younger generations still have a lot to learn from the adults." Li Jianguo said humbly.

Hou Junji clasped his fists at Fang Xuanling and said, "Don't worry, Lord Fang, this official will definitely help in this matter." Several other officials also hurriedly bowed in response.

"The emperor has arrived!" As the eunuch shouted, the hall instantly fell silent.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair, and all the civil and military officials knelt down and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, please be even." Li Shimin waved his hand and continued: "The results of this scientific examination have been released, and the top champion is a candidate named Li Jianguo. ”

Li Jianguo took a step forward, knelt down and saluted, "Grass people Li Jianguo, knock to see the emperor." ”

"Excuse me." Li Shimin pointed at Li Jianguo and looked at the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, "Ladies and gentlemen, this person is Li Jianguo." ”

"It's really a hero out of a teenager, my Datang is full of talents, God bless my Datang!" Hou Junji took a step forward and took the lead in speaking.

"Lord Hou said it well, my old Cheng likes to make friends with such young talents, haha!" A slightly obese middle-aged man laughed.

"Old Cheng? Could it be that this person is Cheng Biting Jin Cheng Zhijie? Li Jianguo muttered to himself, and glanced at the middle-aged man at the moment, his rugged and arrogant personality matched his appearance very well.

"What the two Qing families are talking about is exactly what I want to say, how can such a young talent not be used by my Tang Dynasty?" Li Shimin smiled and said, "And Fang Aiqing and Du Aiqing are even more respectful of this person, plus he is the champion of this scientific expedition, so I decided to appoint him as Shang Shuling, I don't know what you think?" ”

As soon as Li Shimin's words fell, there was an immediate commotion in the hall, and they were talking about it.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks this matter is inappropriate!" While the ministers were talking, a man stepped out and shouted abruptly. Immediately the hall became quiet, and the ministers looked at the man one by one.

"Oh? What is the objection of Xiao Qing's family? Li Shimin looked at him and asked.

"It seems that this person is Xiao Yu, and sure enough, he still appeared." Li Jianguo muttered to himself.

"Your Majesty, with all due respect, this person may indeed be as talented and learned as the adults say, but after all, he is too young and has little qualifications. This is full of people, all of whom are people who have made great contributions with the emperor. Shang Shuling has a high position, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to hand it over to such a young person! Xiao Yu behaved confidently, but he did say it without leakage.

"Yes, what Lord Xiao said is not unreasonable..."After Xiao Yu finished speaking, it caused a discussion among the ministers.

Li Jianguo frowned slightly, thinking that he should stand up, otherwise the situation would only get worse.