After Li Jianguo returned home, he came to Fang Xuanling's study, and Fang Xuanling sat in the study and seemed to be thinking about things.

"Father, I'm back." Li Jianguo said hello.

When Fang Xuanling saw Li Jianguo coming back, he also put down his thoughts and said with a smile: "Did the emperor just look for you, did you have anything?" ”

"Something, indeed." Li Jianguo nodded, "Father, do you know where Lord Xiao Yu's mansion is?" I'm going to take a trip to Master Xiao's house tomorrow. ”

"You're going to Xiao Mansion? Is the emperor planning to dispose of him? Fang Xuanling asked.

"Father, if the emperor really wanted to deal with him, he would have sent someone to deliver the decree a long time ago, so why should I go there in person?" Li Jianguo said with a smile.

"That's good, although Xiao Yu is disgusting, but after all, it is above the court, all because of political disagreement, in the final analysis, he is also a hero of the Tang Dynasty." Fang Xuanling is also a person who understands righteousness, and he also defended Xiao Yu for two sentences at the moment.

Li Jianguo smiled, "What my father said is good, but no matter what, the emperor has decreed today that court officials are not allowed to do business." And Xiao Yu, as an official of the imperial court, is naturally difficult to escape. ”

Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment before he said, "I've also heard a little about this matter. Today, the emperor made such a decision, and I have already guessed that the emperor must be going for Xiao Yu. ”

"There are indeed many harms in officials' business, which is not conducive to the development of Datang's economy. And for other businessmen, it's not fair either. No one knows if there will be any abuse of power for personal gain. Li Jianguo said with a serious face, "The emperor's move really makes me admire." I had thought about including this provision in the new law, but I did not propose it because of the many other factors that might involve many other interests. ”

Fang Xuanling nodded, expressing his satisfaction with Li Jianguo's approach, "I'm very pleased that you can think so." Now you are too sharp, you must know that you can't go too far. Now the eyes of the civil and military officials are all staring at you, and if you deviate slightly, you will definitely become the target of public criticism. ”

"The father is relieved, the child knows the truth that it is easy to fall when climbing high. I only want to bring prosperity to Datang, and I have never had other ideas. Since the emperor uses me so much now, I naturally have to show my skills in order to live up to the emperor's grace. Li Jianguo could naturally hear the meaning of Fang Xuanling's words.

"Very well, I'm glad you think so. However, as a father, I also want you to manage your relationship with other ministers. Only by being supported and respected by the ministers can you go further in your career and truly do more practical things for Datang. In addition, before you do anything, you should think more about the people and be a good official praised by the people. However, this is very reassuring to you, as can be seen from the fact that you have perfected the law for the emperor this time. ”

In fact, Li Jianguo is very familiar with Fang Xuanling's words, after all, Li Jianguo is familiar with the history of China's feudal society, and these so-called great truths have long been familiar with him. But for Fang Xuanling's earnest teachings, Li Jianguo was still a little moved.

"Father, your teachings will be taken to heart. Take the world as your own responsibility, worry about the worries of the world first, and enjoy the joy of the world after the world. Two famous quotes are also blurted out.

"It's a good thing to say, the worries of the world first, and the joy of the world after the world. As an official, what is needed is this kind of spirit, so that he can be regarded as a good official. Fang Xuanling praised.

Fang Xuanling turned his head and thought of something, and said, "Do you know how the emperor is going to deal with Xiao Yu?" ”

Li Jianguo nodded, "The emperor originally wanted to dispose of it according to the new law and confiscate all his property. ”

"No, never." Fang Xuanling said sharply, "Although Xiao Yu violated the law, I have also investigated him. As far as I know, most of the money Xiao Yu earned from doing business was used to help ordinary people, and he had never used his power for personal gain, so it was really too much. ”

Li Jianguo was also shocked by Fang Xuanling's words, and came back to his senses after a while, "Father, are you saying that Xiao Yu's business income is used to help ordinary people?" ”

"That's what I learned from my recent investigation. When the emperor heard about Xiao Yu's business, he ordered me to secretly investigate the matter. It's just that there has been no progress in the investigation, and I have not reported the results of this investigation to the emperor. Fang Xuanling continued: "If the emperor really deals with it according to the law, I am afraid that it will attract criticism, the law is nothing more than human feelings, not to mention that Xiao Yu is also thinking about the people, but the method is not appropriate, and it should be dealt with lightly." ”

Li Jianguo also had mixed feelings in his heart at this time, and he didn't know what to say. He never thought that Xiao Yu's purpose in business would be like this, if Xiao Yu was really dealt with in accordance with the law at that time, he was afraid that he would be very guilty in the future.

"Father, don't worry, I have given the emperor a plan to get the best of both worlds, and I will not let Xiao Yu be punished, and the emperor has already agreed to my plan."

Li Jianguo carefully told Fang Xuanling about the idea he gave Li Shimin, and Fang Xuanling was also very satisfied with Li Jianguo's idea after listening to it.

"In that case, it's really the best of both worlds. Then will you go to Xiao Yu's mansion tomorrow? Fang Xuanling asked.

"Well, the emperor appointed me to negotiate with him, and I believe that Xiao Yu will definitely agree to this decision." Li Jianguo said with a smile.

"This strategy is really good, but the emperor asked Xiao Yu to have nothing to do in the future, how do you tell Xiao Yu about this message?" Fang Xuanling frowned and asked.

"Father, are you worried that Xiao Yu won't be able to accept it?"

Fang Xuanling nodded, sighed, and said, "Xiao Yu has been by Gaozu's side since he started the army, giving advice to Gaozu and making great contributions. Although we old guys often quarrel in the court on weekdays because of disagreements with each other, we all have the same purpose, and we are all dedicated to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. If it were me, it would be difficult to accept such a result. ”

"Father, please rest assured, I will not announce the emperor's dictation directly in front of Xiao Yu. I will tell Lord Xiao Yu well tomorrow, and I will definitely not force Lord Xiao. Li Jianguo said.

"That's good, that's good, we must consider the feelings of the ministers more when we speak and do things, otherwise it will cause irreparable consequences and make the ministers feel cold. The property recovered from Xiao Yu, does the emperor say how to dispose of it? ”

Li Jianguo shook his head and said, "Not yet, I plan to suggest to the emperor that the household department take over." The household department is in charge of the money and food, and it is appropriate to take over these. ”

Fang Xuanling nodded thoughtfully, "It's indeed feasible to let the household department take over." Also, if you suggest to the emperor to set up a patrol army in Chang'an City, you must also start handling it as soon as possible. Leave it to me as for the implementation of the new law, for it is a matter of urgency. ”

"Then there is Lao's father, if there is nothing else, then the child will retire first." Li Jianguo arched his hand, bent down and said.

"Good. Tomorrow I will send someone to take you to the Xiao Mansion. ”

"Okay." After speaking, Li Jianguo walked out.