Rebirth of Tang Dynasty as a dad

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, and then said with a hearty smile: "That's right, I don't have to beat around the bush with elder brother, let's talk, do you have a crush on some girl?"

Li Yin quickly waved his hand: "Ahem, it has nothing to do with the girl, I am not yet ready to marry a wife at my age.

This time I left 20 Zhuang laborers and Hu people in charge of the mountain opening and road construction project on the northern line. There are a total of 50 of them with their families and families, and Chu Suiliang is the chief person in charge.

My brother-in-law asked the chamber of commerce to take care of the rations and wages. Although Uncle Qi is there to help supervise and take care of him, I am afraid that there are still people in Chang’an who deliberately make trouble, so please be careful, big brother, if anyone makes things difficult."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Chengqian promised, "No problem, I will send a special person from the East Palace to help, and report the situation at any time. If there is any trouble, I will clear it up for you."

"The little brother thanked the big brother first!"

After sending Li Yin out of Chang'an for ten miles, Li Chengqian drove his horse back to the city. He was thinking about one thing along the way. Now that all parties are on the right track, can the matter of improving the imperial examination be brought up?

This time, Li Er nodded in agreement, and gave Li Chengqian a task.

The next day at the Great Court Meeting, at the Hall of Tai Chi, Li Er mentioned one thing, that is, the land area of ​​the Tang Dynasty has surpassed that of its predecessors and reached an unprecedented peak. The following problems are the urgent shortage of talents and the shortage of grassroots officials in various places.

Those clever officials immediately followed the voice and suggested expanding the imperial examination for talent selection.

Li Er asked Fang Xuanling to preside over it, but Fang Xuanling declined and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister still has to do his best to plan immigration, city construction and other matters, and he is really powerless to escape. The selection of talents for the country is a major event, and the old minister dare not delay state affairs."

Well, Li Er pondered for a moment and nodded helplessly.

He glanced at the officials below, and inadvertently met the eyes of his brother-in-law and eldest grandson Wuji. Li Er looked at others in a flash, but he didn't call the names again. He thought for a while and said to the bottom: "If Xuanling can't get away, That would be difficult.

Dear ministers, is there anyone who recommends himself, or who will recommend a suitable candidate? "

This move made everyone hesitate. There is not only one prime minister in the Tang Dynasty, Fang Xuanling is followed by his eldest grandson Wuji, and no matter how bad he is, there is also Wei Zheng. Why does His Majesty not call the names later, but let people recommend them?

Just when everyone was hesitating, Changsun Wuji stepped forward, "I recommend His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

What? ? ?

Not only Li Chengqian was stunned, but even all the ministers were stunned. Is this uncle Guo not sick?The person in charge of the imperial examination must be a mature, experienced and qualified person. Although the prince is noble enough, he is too young after all. How can this be child's play?

Li Chengqian hurriedly stood up and said, "Thank you uncle for your kindness.

Father, the sons and ministers know that they are not talented enough and have little qualifications and qualifications, so it is difficult to take up the big responsibility, so they dare not accept this matter. "

Li Er squinted his eyes and nodded, and said with a slight emphasis: "Yes, auxiliary machine, Cheng Qian is too young after all, he can't do this, so let's find someone else."

At this time, someone stood up and said: "Your Majesty, in terms of qualifications and knowledge, Zhao Guogong always overwhelms others. In the past, he often presided over the imperial examinations. I recommend Zhao Guogong and Sun Wuji."

"The minister waits for a second opinion!" Many people stood up.

The corner of Li Er's mouth moved slightly, then he nodded with a smile and said, "Very well, the auxiliary machine is indeed a suitable candidate."

At this time, someone stood up and objected: "Your Majesty, in terms of qualifications and knowledge, I recommend Secretary Yu Shinan. Secretary Yu is a high-ranking and respected Confucian. It is most appropriate for him to preside over the assessment of students across the country."

Um? ?Many people looked at this recommender, thinking that this guy is a fool?By standing up at this time, wouldn't you be sticking your head out to offend Guojiu's eldest grandson Wuji?

But Yu Shinan's reputation as a great Confucianist is indeed enough, and someone really stood up and echoed him.

Next, the Taiji Palace court meeting will be exciting, with wave after wave of recommendations, not only Changsun Wuji and Yu Shinan, but also Wei Zheng, Xu Jingzong, etc., just one incident is enough to see the unity of the court. Gangs, although they share the same hall, are not monolithic.

After a long while, the voice of discussion gradually subsided, and Wei Zheng stood up: "Your Majesty, Lao Cheng is old, weak and sick, and will not support him every day. I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to take up this position."

Li Er looked at the increasingly thin Wei Zheng, and said with some concern: "Ai Qing must take care of her body."

"Thank you Your Majesty for your concern, the old minister also has someone to recommend.

I remember a few years ago Prince Du used the method of spontaneous fundraising to set up schools in major cities. It has been a few years. Although I don’t know the effect, it is certain that I will increase countless literate people in the Tang Dynasty. This time the scientific examination will expand , these children are bound to sign up.

Why doesn't Your Majesty let Concubine Du be the chief examiner? "

Before Li Er could speak, someone questioned him. Gao Shilian said: "Wei Xiang, although Concubine Du is talented, but after all, he has less involvement in state affairs, and is too young and inexperienced. Talent selection is a big deal, just in case."

Wei Zheng said dissatisfied: "Young? Seniority? Don't Gao Shangshu think this is ridiculous?

How many great things has Du Concubine done since he came out of the mountain?Pick anything that someone like you and me can do?Which of these things is not a state matter?Such a person who is dedicated to the public, but you say that he rarely participates in state affairs?

As for youth and seniority, if age is seniority, then the most senior person in the world should be the miracle doctor Sun Daochang, invite him to come? "

Gao Shilian argued angrily: "You

Old Wei, I'm not trying to argue with you. Concubine Du is capable, but he has never participated in the imperial examination. If he can't afford it, it will delay the election for a year. Can you afford it? "

Wei Zheng said sternly: "If you have the heart to do things for the country, what can't be done? I believe in Prince Du. You don't believe him because you don't understand him. If you don't believe me, ask others what they think?

Mr. Yu, do you think Du Shaoqing's talents and qualifications can take on the big responsibility? "

Yu Shinan shook his head and said, "Shaoqing is a disciple of this old man. This old man should avoid suspicion on this issue. Your Majesty should make a decision."

Li Er smiled and said: "There is a way to promote the virtuous and not avoid relatives. Aiqing is the head of the world. You have enough right to speak about the imperial examination, so you should speak freely."

Yu Shinan saluted Li Er respectfully, and then said loudly: "In terms of character and ability, I have no doubts about Shaoqing, but just as Gao Shangshu said, Shaoqing has never participated in a scientific examination. If he is not careful, who is responsible for it?" I can't afford it either."

Li Er nodded noncommittally, and at this moment Li Chengqian stood up, "Father, if all the ministers dare not take over the task because they are afraid of taking responsibility, wouldn't they be unable to do anything?

If the imperial court abandons the ministers they use because they are afraid of doing wrong things, wouldn't it mean that there is no one available at all?

There is a saying that employs people without doubt, and suspects do not.

So Erchen has a suggestion that may have the best of both worlds. "

"That's right, the prince's words are impartial and pertinent enough, let's talk about your suggestion." Li Er nodded in satisfaction.

Li Chengqian straightened his body and said: "The method for my son is to choose a mature and prudent minister to take charge.

At the same time, because the expansion of imperial examinations will also target a large number of newcomers who have graduated from newly-run schools, if Du Shaoqing, the founder of the new-style school, can participate in writing questions and grading papers, it should be able to get the best of both worlds. "

Hiss, everyone looked at the prince in surprise. This idea is bold enough. It seems to be the prince's way of seeking perfection. Du Shaoqing let go of the position that can be held accountable, but took down the real power of the proposing person. It is really tactful enough one move.

Li Er clapped his palms and laughed loudly, "Okay! Sure enough, it's a way to get the best of both worlds, very good! Then who do you recommend as the person in charge?"

Li Chengqian looked at his uncle, "Secretary Supervisor Yu and Xiang Wei are both too old to be exhausted. Father and Emperor said that one should not avoid relatives when one is worthy. My minister recommended Uncle Zhao Guogong."

"Well, very good, the auxiliary machine is in charge of the overall imperial examination, and Du Shaoqing is in charge of the proposition.

Ladies and gentlemen, if there is no objection, is this the case? "

The emperor asked so clearly, who would dare to object?Everyone agrees with this point of view, only Changsun Wuji frowned tightly. It's not that Li Er and his son don't know the enmity between themselves and Du Shaoqing.

But if Changsun Wuji refuses such an important position just because of doubts in his heart, it is impossible. As the chief examiner, all the officials selected by him in this term can form a relationship with him. A teacher-student friendship, this opportunity to network, no one will let it go.

After the court, all the officials retreated from the main hall one after another. On the way back, Wei Zheng approached Yu Shinan and asked puzzledly: "Old Yu, based on your and my understanding of Shaoqing, he can take the imperial examination without any pressure. Talent selection.

Why don't you give him a hand?He is your old favorite student. "