Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Sweetness That Doesn't Taste Good
Cool is a natural thing, seeing that the old man is happy, Li Zhen is very proud, and can do this kind of prisoner sacrifice so smoothly, thanks to the materials scavenged on the Internet in his previous life, not to mention anything else, just those things such as drawing knives, raising guns, walking, and offering flags are all novelties to the people of the time, in order to be able to make these things, Li Zhen didn't bother to put a lot of thought into it, just walking in the queue was enough to stay up for several days, if it weren't for Tang Jun's well-trained, plus Li Zhen's heavy reward and stimulation, This thing really doesn't necessarily come out smoothly, even so, Li Zhen is always worried, for fear that something will go wrong when she walks the scene, as soon as the ceremony is over, Li Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief, although her face is still very serious, but her heart is happy, what is this called? Ha, that's called a strong debut!
"Zhen'er, this trip has worked hard for you, I know that this time I can completely annihilate the Xue Yantuo thief army, it is all the credit of you, there is a son like this, I am very relieved." As soon as the ceremony ended, Li Zhen was summoned into the palace, and in front of the important ministers of the court, Old Man Li opened his mouth with a smile.
Yes, can you always come to something affordable, we have already heard this sentence in our ears. Li Zhen muttered in her heart, but her face was full of respect: "My father has a good reputation, and I can win this battle, all thanks to my father Hongen, Li Shuai is wise, and the soldiers of the three armies use their lives. ”
"Haha......" Li Shimin was in a good mood, and laughed loudly: "The duty of a minister? Well said, the rarest thing is the word duty, good, good, well, how should I reward you? As he spoke, Li Shimin glanced meaningfully at the uncomfortably few sons standing aside.
Damn, old man, do you want to reward us? I'm afraid that I'm going to pit us, and I don't want to reward it earlier, and I want my brothers to come to such a hand when they are present, alas, they all say that since ancient times, emperors are the most ruthless, dare to be affectionate, you can't let us go when you're old? Li Zhen's eyes are very good, Li Shimin's meaningful slanted eyes naturally can't hide his observation, even the jealousy in the eyes of the brothers can't escape Li Zhen's eyes, at this time seeing Li Shimin asking, Li Zhen secretly complained in her heart, but she couldn't help but answer, helpless, so she had to say with an ignorant face: "Father and Emperor Mingjian, sons and sons do their duty, what can be appreciated." ”
"How can you not reward you for your merits, Zhen'er is the rich man of my dynasty, if I reward you with money and things, I am afraid that it may not be able to enter your eyes, so it's good." Li Shimin glanced at Li Zhen with admiration on his face, paused, and said with a smile: "Well, since Zhen'er is familiar with military affairs, then go to the court to help me take care of the military department, and serve as the squire of the military department first." ”
What? What? What? The Squire of the Army? Am you not mistaken? Li Zhen listened, careful liver almost jumped out of his throat, without him, according to the Tang system, although it is common for the prince to enter the court to listen to the government, but it is not simple to enter the court as an official, unless it is the emperor's brothers, the son generally cannot be an official in the court, can only be an official in the field, and the military department of the Tang Dynasty is the most important department of the six departments of Shangshu, the military power is extremely heavy, how can it be lightly granted, not to mention the prince, even the emperor's relatives are not allowed to serve in the military department, what is worried is that the emperor's relatives control the military power, form a party for personal gain, As a result, it affected the unification of the monarchy, Li Shimin coldly asked Li Zhen to go to the military department to serve as the second-in-command, if he said that he was not tired, how could Li Zhen believe it, but the old man had spoken, Li Zhen didn't know whether to refuse or accept for a while, although his mind moved quickly, but the idea was really not easy to take.
"Father, the military department is an important position, and non-capable and old people can't do it, although the eighth brother is amazingly talented, but after all, he is still young, if he suddenly occupies a big position, I am afraid that something is wrong, and please think twice about my father." Before Li Zhen could speak, the crown prince Li Chengqian, who was standing on the side, couldn't hold it back, and stood up with a lame leg, and said with a worried face.
The military department is indeed an important position, not to mention that the prince is in a hurry, even the other brothers can't stand it, no, as soon as the prince's words fell, the fourth Li Tai immediately stood up and said: "Father, the son thinks that the prince's brother is wrong, and it is really more than enough to serve as a squire in the military department with the talent of the eighth brother, and it is enough to have military exploits, however, according to the practice of our dynasty, the prince should first go to the local experience to enter the court. If something goes wrong, it is not good for the eighth brother's success, so the son thinks that the eighth brother may wish to go to the place to experience some years before entering the court is more appropriate. ”
Yes, don't look at Li Tai's first demotion of the prince as soon as he opened his mouth, but he can go around and around, and the general meaning is not much different from what the prince said, but well, being able to carry out the banner of the imperial court system is finally stronger than the prince's straightforward saying no, no, as soon as Li Tai finished speaking, although the important ministers in the hall did not dare to echo it, their faces showed a look of deep disapproval.
The reason why the Three Kingdoms are the Three Kingdoms is because the three forces are fighting endlessly, since the boss and the fourth have come out, the third Li Ke naturally has no reason to stay out of the matter, but this product is very shrewd, seeing the smile on the face of his old man getting colder and colder, he knows that Li Zhen's appointment as the squire of the military department is only afraid that the holy will has been decided, and it will not be withdrawn because of the opposition of his sons, according to Li Ke's estimate, even if Li Zhen raises an objection, it is not a problem, although he can't guess his old man's mind for a while, But Li Ke didn't want to miss the opportunity to win over Li Zhen and splash a basin of dirty water on the brothers by the way, strode out of the queue of the princes, bowed down and said: "Father, the son thinks that what the prince's brother and the fourth brother said is not unreasonable, but the eighth brother is a great talent, known as the name of 'general star', and has the merit of conquest, and is also outstanding in literature. ”
The three brothers talk to themselves, and the rest of the younger brothers in the court are just the ninth Li Zhi and the tenth Li Shen, the fifth, sixth, and seventh are all officials in the field at this time, and the remaining two sons - the old thirteenth generation Wang Li Jian and the old fourteenth Cao Wang Li Ming are still young, and they are not qualified to listen to the government of the court, and they are not in the palace at this time, the ninth and tenth are all timid and afraid of things, seeing that the atmosphere in the hall is not quite right, they have long been frightened, how dare they come out and say things, they can only stand aside honestly and watch.
"Zhen'er, what do you say?" Li Shimin glanced at the three sons, but did not say anything, but looked at Li Zhen and asked.
How to say? Damn, this sweetness isn't tasty at all! Li Zhen had already faintly seen the old man's intentions in his heart, and knew that he was afraid that he would not be able to escape this level, although he was very unwilling in his heart, but he did not have the courage to attack in front of his own old man, and he couldn't have the slightest reluctance, and his eyes were crooked, but his face was very calm, and he replied respectfully: "Thank you for your father's grace, my son should do my best, if there is anything missing, please ask my father to mention something." ”
"Hmm." Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand and said: "Even if you do it, I will be the master of everything, just do it, if you don't wash the dust, I won't keep you more, go down." ”
Yes, the old man gave an eviction order, Li Zhen didn't want to stay longer, so he couldn't wait to hurry back to his palace and discuss the behavior with Nalong Haosheng, so he kowtowed respectfully, thanked him, and didn't fart with the gang of brothers, went out of Chengtianmen, and went straight back to the palace.
"What's so hard to guess about this, doesn't the prince see it? Why don't you say more. Li Zhengang recounted the whole thing, never thought that Na Long didn't even raise his eyelids, and said lightly, and didn't forget to pick up the fragrant tea on the table and take a sip, looking calm and calm.
I could see it, but I couldn't make up my mind how to deal with Li Zhen, I thought that Na Long would show me a clear way, but looking at Na Long's leisurely appearance, Li Zhen was really a little angry, and a little bit of a little bit of anxiety turned around in place a few times, stroked his forehead and said: "What this king asks is how to deal with this matter?" ”
"Well, good tea, fragrant, I have never drunk such fragrant tea in my life, good, good!" Na Long had a series of good words, but he never mentioned how to deal with it, which made Li Zhen cry and laugh.
Oh, mother, of course this tea is good tea, damn, how can one or two consistent best be bad, dare to invite us not a military advisor but a tea guest? Li Zhenhu looked at Na Long suspiciously, and didn't say anything for a while.
Na Long squinted his eyes at Li Zhen, and said with a faint smile: "Lord Wang, whatever the saint wants, you can give him anything, the kung fu in face is done by the prince, and there is no need to teach it, but well, some things don't have to be brought to the table, right?" ”
Well? What's that? Li Zhen's mind moved, and he immediately had a clear understanding, and said with a smile: "What Mr. said is that the Ming Xiu plank road secretly crosses Chen Cang?" ”
"Ha, I didn't say anything, what did you say, lord?" Nalong laughed, shrugged his shoulders, and replied with a strange look on his face.
"Haha...... You slippery strategist! Li Zhen suddenly understood, pointed at Nalong and laughed. Just as the guests and hosts were smiling happily, the old housekeeper Liu Dequan hurriedly ran in, lowered his eyebrows and said, "Lord Wang, the head of the palace, Concubine Yan, has handed over a message, saying that you are invited to enter the palace immediately." ”
Liu Dequan is the deputy chief eunuch in the palace of Concubine Yan, and he has been following Li Zhen for more than ten years, because Li Zhen has been the prince out of the palace over the years, it is inconvenient to enter the palace, and most of the contact with Concubine Yan is in charge of Liu Dequan. ”
"No, the person who came just said that the prince would enter the palace immediately, and nothing else was said." Liu Dequan shook his head and said.
Hmm, shouldn't the old lady summon us into the palace so urgently for the sake of this military squire, yes, let's go once. Li Zhen has been back to Chang'an for a long time, but he has been busy with the ceremony of offering prisoners, not to mention entering the palace, even his own palace is also the first time to return, and he planned to enter the palace later to give New Year's greetings to Concubine Yan and the concubines of the palace, but now that Concubine Yan has opened her mouth, Li Zhen can only hurry to the palace......