Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Since ancient times, the Hu army has been unable to enter the pass. There are bloody examples whether it is the pre-Qin Dynasty or the Han Dynasty.

This is true even in this dynasty.

Li Chengqian certainly knew the seriousness of the matter.

Since the Turks were conquered by the Tang Dynasty, the imperial court accepted the surrender of hundreds of thousands of Turks and arranged for the khans of various tribes to manage them.

For example, Ashina Zhong, Ashina She'er, Ashina Simo and so on.

However, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and others still warned that this might become a disaster, and that those who are not of our race must have different hearts.

Sure enough, after these Turks were arranged inland, many rebellions broke out, posing a great threat to the stable rule of the imperial court.

Ashina Jieshelu is a representative figure. He almost succeeded in assassinating Li Shimin in Jiucheng Palace.

Whether from the perspective of cultural differences, loyalty issues, or management difficulties, the entry of foreigners into the country is a very big problem.

What’s more, it is an army of a foreign race.

If they cause chaos, the destructive power they bring will be very alarming.

Although Li Chengqian was already the regent and the crown prince, all his decrees had to be approved by the three ministries.

The Zhongshu drafted the plan, the Menxia reviewed it, and the Shangshu executed it.

Li Chengqian knew that he would not be able to pass the first hurdle.

He didn't understand either. It was such a simple question, but this younger brother should understand it.

Why do you still want to break the rules?

When Li Shen heard Li Chengqian reject him, he didn't say anything but stared at Li Chengqian, which made Li Chengqian a little scared.

“Tenth brother, it’s no use looking at me like this, I can’t help you even if I try.

You should be aware of the seriousness of foreigners entering the country."

Li Chengqian explained helplessly that if it were someone else he wouldn't be a good person, but this younger brother had no sense of propriety and often caused trouble.

If I don't explain it to him clearly, I don't know what ideas he will come up with.

If anything goes wrong, either he or their old father will take the blame.

Humph, I knew it was useless to look for you, I’m really screwed, Li Shen thought to himself.

Gave Li Chengqian a look of contempt.

"Then the little brother will leave."

"Hey? Hey? What's with that look in your eyes? Don't leave. It's a good thing that you're here. I want to discuss something with you."

Seeing Li Shen walking out of the study, Li Chengqian hurriedly shouted.

"I don't have time. You can discuss it with the three of them. I make tens of thousands of guan every quarter of an hour. I don't have time to waste here."

Li Shen was unhappy because he had not accomplished his task. He pointed at Changsun Wuji and the other three and said something to the prince.

Then he strode out of the hall.

"If you move again, I will have someone arrest you." Li Chengqian shouted.

Li Shen paused, turned around and stared at Li Chengqian seriously:

"Actually...actually I'm not that busy right now. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy, I still have time."

Having said that, he walked back obediently.

Li Chengqian was very satisfied, as this was a unique skill taught to him by his father, and the tenth child in their family was someone who never wanted to suffer any loss.

If bribery doesn't work, then coercion is the only option.

Because the tenth son in their family is a bully who only bullies the weak and fears the strong, and he is very shameless.

Li Chengqian originally thought that there was something wrong with what his father said, because Li Shen had been fighting fiercely with the aristocratic families, court officials, and even the King of Jin and the King of Wei over the years.

How come he didn't see that Li Shen bullied the weak and feared the strong?

As a result, his father said that these people were not as strong as the tenth brother, so they were bullied.

This trick really worked today.

"Um... Your Highness, please tell me as soon as possible if you have anything to say. I still have to go to the harem to pay my respects to my mother."

Although he was reluctant, Li Shen had no choice because he was the prince.

I am just a prince. It would be so embarrassing if I were really captured.

Especially in front of these three guys.

Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shen's expressionless face, and had no idea what he was thinking.

Ma Zhou had a smile on his face. He was very happy to see Li Shen being humiliated, even though his illness was cured in the hospital of Prince Ji's mansion.

Yu Zhining did not have much contact with Li Shen. Although he saw him several times in the court, he was not familiar with him.

All we know is that this young prince was highly favored by the emperor, and he became arrogant and domineering, and behaved erratically.

Now it seems that she is indeed a little arrogant because of her favor. She was so rude to the crown prince, even though the crown prince has not yet succeeded to the throne.

But after all, he is the king and King Ji is the minister, so the most basic etiquette between the king and his ministers must still be followed.

However, seeing that the prince didn't mind and let Li Shen do what he wanted, he didn't know what to say.

"Come and see this."

Li Chengqian signaled Wang Zhong to hand over some annual plans written by subordinate officials to Li Shen for his reading.

Li Shen took it doubtfully. He only read one page and then looked up and said:

"what is this?"

"Your Highness Prince Ji, this is the plan for next year that His Highness the Crown Prince asked each state and county to write."

Yu Zhining said.

"I know how to read. It says next year's plan. I'm asking what the hell it says."

Li Shen glanced at Yu Zhining, frowned, and his face did not look very good.

Because Yu Zhining didn't stand up when he spoke to him.

Who has higher status among the three dukes and the prince has always been a topic of debate.

It was Li Shen's intervention that prevented the three dukes from ranking before the princes.

But the Three Dukes had some complaints, as they believed that the Three Dukes in all dynasties were above the princes.

Yu Zhining sensed Li Shen's bad tone and frowned as well.

“Your Highness Prince Ji, the officials have only just come into contact with this plan this year, and I’m afraid some people haven’t understood it yet.

It is normal that the writing is not good. "

Ma Zhou stood up and saluted.

Li Shen also returned the greeting, and his attitude became friendly:

"Ma Zhongshu's words are surprising. This annual plan should have been considered in advance by officials in all prefectures and counties.

If they are wholeheartedly concerned about the people they govern, they should know what to do next year.

What can we do to ensure that the people have enough food and clothing, and what can we do to make the people prosperous.

If an official doesn’t even know what to do next year, isn’t that inaction?

It seems that the court also has corresponding punishments for officials who do not take action, right?"

"This..." Ma Zhou was a little speechless for a moment. As the prime minister and the head of all officials, he sometimes needed to speak for the officials below.

Ma Zhou is not a pedantic person. He believes that officialdom must have its own rules.

But what King Ji said made sense, or could be said to be too straightforward.

"Your Highness Prince Ji is wrong. The court officials are carefully selected. They are all talented and well-educated.

Officials naturally have to consider the people. They perform their duties conscientiously and have been able to carry out every government order of the court well over the years.

Doesn't this prove that they are good officials?"

At this time, Changsun Wuji on the side spoke.

"Choose carefully? Humph."

Li Shen snorted disdainfully.

"Why, Prince Ji seems to have some complaints about the officials of the imperial court? Does Prince Ji think there is something wrong with the imperial court's selection of officials?"

Changsun Wuji continued to ask with a smile on his face.