If you simply think that the emperor takes concubines for pleasure, it is a big mistake.

Of course, it is not excluded that there are indeed a few foolish and faint gentlemen who are addicted to beauty in history. But most of the emperor's concubines actually have political implications.

Except for the weak influence of the concubines and relatives of the Ming Dynasty, most of the other dynasties were like this, especially the Sui and Tang dynasties, which were full of family valves.

Li Shimin's harem has many concubines, all of whom are from unusual backgrounds, and the eldest grandson empress is the younger sister of Sun Wuji, the eldest prince of Qi, and the niece of Gao Shilian, the prince of Shen.

The noble concubine Wei Qi was born in Jingzhao Webster; Concubine Yang was the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui; Concubine Yan was born in a family of the Northern Dynasty, and her mother was the daughter of Yang Xiong, the king of the Sui Dynasty; Concubine Xiao Yang has a close relationship with the Hongnong Yang family, and neither of them is simple.

Some officials have asked for the establishment of the queen, and there must be the promotion of these big families behind them, and they all hope that their daughters can be mothers of the world, which will be of great benefit to the development of the family.

It's a pity that out of the consideration of the balance of the court and the deep affection for his wife, Li Shimin did not have the heart to succeed, but he did not refuse the proposal of a new concubine.

After all, His Majesty Li Er is less than forty years old, and the Spring and Autumn Period is in full bloom, so he needs a few more young concubines to accompany him and give birth to children. At the same time, it can also attract a group of nobles and nobles, which is conducive to the stability of the court. Besides, why not do the good thing of the old cow eating the tender grass?

However, the timing is not right now, just encountered floods and assassinations, which is not calm, and it is not a good time to take a concubine.

Moreover, what the eldest grandson Wuji said is right, how can you first moisturize and appease the old love in the palace, avoid falling into the name of liking the new and hating the old, and also save some trouble.

Postpone it for a few months, and it is a good choice to start spring next year, and besides, the time for choosing a concubine in Guli is between February and March, which is just right.

Hearing that Li Er did not have the heart to establish a queen again, the eldest grandson Wuji felt a lot more at ease, which means that in addition to his three nephews, there will be no more princes. Among the relatives, the eldest grandson's family is still one head taller.

The topic changed, and the two talked about the trip to Luoyang and the assassination, and the eldest grandson Wuji asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any eyebrows about the identity of the assassin?" ”

Li Shimin shook his head and said: "There is no definite answer, there are about two groups of assassins, and the one who assassinated me may be the one who escaped from Dugu Xiude outside Yongzhou City back then, Xie Yi once saw a pair of brown eyes."

As for the people who attacked the camp and did it to the pheasant slaves, they had no clue...... It's really dangerous to say, if it weren't for the Xie family's uncle and sister-in-law, I and several children would be in danger. ”

"Huaiyang County Bo has a meritorious service!" Eldest Sun Wuji's answer was a little clueless.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "But do you think that my reward is too hasty?" ”

"No, the mere offering of good seeds should be rewarded." The eldest grandson Wuji said: "But Your Majesty, does that grain really have such a high yield?" ”

Li Shimin said leisurely: "Seeing is believing, you will know it for yourself after planting it next year, I am also very surprised, if I don't see it with my own eyes, it is indeed unbelievable." ”

"Your Majesty, congratulations!"

"Well, that kid has a lot of ideas, and the horseshoe has already assembled the Sixteen Guards; You must have tasted that Qionghua brew, that perfume...... The woman can't put it down, it's all his handiwork! ”

Li Shimin sighed: "Since the queen went to fight, the pheasant slave and the son have been depressed, and I have nothing to do, but he can see the crux of the problem and 'prescribe the right medicine'." Don't you see, in the past few months, the two children have become much more cheerful. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded and said, "It seems that this son is indeed talented, and he is a geek." ”

"And he also wrote good poetry, brilliant learning, and very smart." Li Shimin said leisurely: "Maybe everyone in the world thinks that I made up the theory that Emperor Taishang Xuanyuan gave seeds. But in fact, the old immortal man riding a green ox - these words came out of Xie Yi's mouth. ”

"Is that so?" The eldest grandson Wuji was quite surprised, in fact, he also thought that this move was instructed by Li Shimin and was reasonable.

"Look, you think like that, let alone others. Fortunately, Fang Xuanling was present at the time, and he and I heard about it with my own ears. ”

Li Shimin sighed: "I don't know if this son is smart and deliberately pleases me; Still is...... I sent someone to investigate, this son grew up in Huaiyang, he was originally a loser, it seems that he changed his personality overnight and became a talent.

Seeing that the things he took out were strange and unheard of, I sometimes couldn't help but wonder, could it be that he really met the fairy point? ”

The eldest grandson Wuji's heart moved, and he advised: "Your Majesty, there are many vain things about the immortals, so it's better to be cautious." ”

"I know!" Li Shimin said: "Actually, his origin doesn't matter, as long as he can be used by me and is willing to be used by me." ”

Eldest Sun Wuji cautiously asked, "Does Your Majesty plan to put him in the Hongwen Pavilion?" ”

"Auxiliary, do you have doubts?"

"Your Majesty's decision is reasonable, and the minister has no doubts. But if a young man suddenly occupies a high position, will he himself be proud? Hundreds of officials may also have opinions! ”

Li Shimin sighed: "I am also helpless, you don't know, Yu Shinan asked me to resign when he was in Luoyang, he is already eighty years old, and Wang Qi's health is not good." ”

"I see." The eldest grandson Wuji is scheming and calculating, and he is even more insightful about the court situation, and immediately understood the meaning of Li Shimin's words, and at the same time worried: "But...... Could he be too young? Can you live up to Your Majesty's expectations? ”

"Eighteen years old is too young, but looking at the court, there are not too many suitable candidates. In contrast, this son is very penetrating and can be made. ”

Li Shimin said leisurely: "I am willing to take a risk, as for whether he can withstand the wind and rain and bear the burden, it depends on his ability, wait and see!" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Majesty is far-sighted! ”

"Auxiliary, I still have an idea!"

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Li Shimin looked up at the flickering lights and candles in the Chengqing Palace, and said softly: "Since the Wude period, there have been many officials who have been rewarded by the imperial court; Nine years after Wude, a large number of them were hired, and you know the situation. ”

Of course, the eldest grandson Wuji knew that Li Tang had won the world at the beginning, and in order to win over the nobles of Guanlong, Li Yuan had been canonized many officials. In the ninth year of Wude, after the change of Xuanwumen, Li Shimin had to canonize many ministers from the dragon and the old generals of the Qin Palace.

A few years ago, the Turks were defeated, and there were a large number of military generals, officials, and tribal leaders who surrendered. Coupled with hereditary, grace, etc., there are more and more nobles and officials in the Tang Dynasty.

"A little more people is nothing more than a little more money and food, but it doesn't matter, if you can have a few more talents, you can't ask for it. But ......"

Li Shimin said: "You have also seen how many government offices have many redundant staff, procrastinating in their work, passing the buck to each other, and delaying things. ”

"Your Majesty is planning to reduce the number of officials?" The eldest grandson Wuji reacted sharply.

Li Shimin nodded and said: "I had this idea a few years ago, but I have successively used troops against the Turks and Tuyuhun, and the border troubles have not been settled, so it is inconvenient to mention this matter. But now, especially after the Eastern Tour, I think the time may be almost up. ”

"Your Majesty, with all due respect, streamlining is indeed necessary, but it needs to be moderate, and you can't rush it." The eldest grandson Wuji said sincerely: "In fact, many of Yang Guang's measures in the past were not inappropriate, but in a hurry......

"I know in my heart that this time I must at least curb the trend of increasing redundancy, and I have to make a good start."

Eldest Sun Wuji cautiously asked, "Then when does Your Majesty plan to do it, and who will preside over it?" ”

"Humph!" Li Shimin glanced at the expression of the eldest grandson Wuji, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, this kind of offending thing won't make you embarrassed." This matter can't be done by idle people, and it can't be done! ”

"Yes......"

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Let Hou Junji come back from Chenzhou to serve as the secretary of the ministry, he has the courage and iron fist to do things well." ”

"Hou Junji is indeed a good candidate." While the eldest grandson Wuji agreed, his eyes kept rolling, and many thoughts seemed to be in his heart.

"But you can't hide from it." Li Shimin said with a solemn gaze: "Since you do it, you have to make some big noise, you have to accompany me to sing a play, sing a big play." ”