Chapter 53: What should come will still come
The one who is most popular today is not Li You, but Quan Wanji.
When Quan Wanji first stood up, everyone thought that this guy had something wrong. Now that he was trying to impeach King Li Ke of Shu, everyone felt that this guy was even more sick. As the chief minister of the Shu Palace, he actually impeached his chief officer. Isn’t that too stingy?
The ministers all looked at Quan Wanji with contempt.
Quan Wanji ignored everyone's eyes and looked righteous. He said: "Your Majesty, King Li Ke of Shu went out to hunt last day and trampled on the crops of farmers in Yunjiazhuang, Jingyang County. I just learned yesterday that I would impeach you. In the past, Cao Mengde had cut his hair and took over his head, and King Li You of Shu should be punished."
Li Shimin asked: "King of Shu, is there any such thing?"
Li Ke glared at Quan Wanji and said, "Father, there is indeed this matter. My son was careless and trampled on the crops of the people. However, my son apologized to the farmers at that time and doubled the compensation for the farmers' losses. This matter did not arouse the dissatisfaction of the farmers. My father could send someone to investigate."
Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's great, that's what it should be. However, be more careful in the future and do not do anything that hurts the royal decency."
Now, Quan Wanji seemed very embarrassed and stood there at a loss.
Li Shimin admired Quan Wanji very much. He said, "Love Quan, you did it right. You are the master of the King of Shu. You are not only responsible for teaching him, but also responsible for supervising and restraining him."
Quan Wanji bowed and said, "Thank you, I will work hard and fulfill my duties and responsibilities, and live up to Your Majesty's high expectations."
After the morning court dispersed, the ministers noticed that after Li Ke left the Tai Chi Hall, he deliberately distanced himself from Quan Wanji, and later the two of them went their separate ways.
Li Chengqian and Li Tai are both watching Li Ke's jokes. Internal strife in the opponent's camp is what they are most willing to see.
In fact, this is just a play between Li Ke and Quan Wanji. This impeachment of Li Ke not only did not damage Li Ke's reputation, but instead reflected Li Ke's excellent character of compassion with the people. It also achieved the purpose of revealing the conflicts between them.
Liangyi Hall.
Cen Wenben's position as Secretary General of the Central Secretariat is equivalent to that of the government, and he is always with Li Shimin.
He took a report from Shanzhou and said, "Your Majesty, the people in the mountainous areas of Shanzhou have also been distributed to the food required for disaster relief. The local government confirmed that no registered people have missed it. This year's drought will not cause serious turmoil even if the grain harvest in Guanzhong area in the first half of the year is not a serious turmoil."
Li Shimin was very pleased and sighed: "The child of King Qi has solved the big problem for the court. I really didn't expect it."
Cen Wenben said: "Yes, yesterday he saved people from the fire, which shows that he is kind-hearted and deserves the style of a royal child. Moreover, his talent is outstanding. If he trains him, he will definitely be able to take on a great responsibility."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Yes, this child's ability is no longer doubtful, but his disregarded nature is still worrying. Just say that saving people in the fire this time was very heroic, but such a dangerous move shows that he is still not mature enough in his work and needs to be honed."
Cen Wenben said: "Your Majesty, I have a word, I wonder if I should say it?"
Li Shimin looked at him and said, "Text, tell me."
Cen Wenben said: "His Royal Highness of Shu has become more mature and capable over the years. His progress is inseparable from the strict requirements of his master Quan Wanji."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Yes, Quan Wanji is serious and talented, and is a useful person." When he was choosing a master for Li Ke, Li Shimin had an interview with Quan Wanji and admired Quan Wanji's knowledge very much.
Cen Wenben said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea. Your Highness King Qi is about to leave Chang'an and go to Qizhou to take office. He is talented and has a good character, but after all, he is young, and if there is a strong person around him to restrain him, it will be safer. I suggest that Quan Wanji be the chief minister of the King of Qi and also be the chief minister of His Highness King of Qi."
Li Shimin was always worried about Li You going to Qizhou alone to take office. After hearing Zeng Wenben's words, his eyes lit up and he said, "Okay, very good. Quan Wanji is a useful person. I'll be relieved if he restrains Li You. That's it."
Yiyang Prince's Mansion.
After the morning court that day, the Chief Secretary Huang Suxin came to see Li You with a depressed face. He said in frustration: "Your Highness, this morning court, Your Majesty suddenly announced that the former Chief Secretary of the Shu Palace, Quan Wanji, will take over the position of minister. The minister... can only leave Your Highness."
Li You was shocked.
Quan Wanji and Li You in history are mortal enemies. When Quan Wanji was the chief minister of Qi, he restricted Li You everywhere and reported Li You many times in front of Li Shimin. In 643, Quan Wanji reported Li You again. Li You sent people to kill Quan Wanji and rebelled, which caused the murder.
After Li You came here, the Changshi around him was always Huang Suxin, so he forgot about Quan Wanji.
It seems that history is history! Quan Wanji still came to Li You.
Li You's face looked ugly. He pondered for a while and asked, "How did the imperial court arrange you?"
Huang Suxin said: "My minister was transferred to the Ministry of Revenue and served as the attendant of the Household Registration Department."
"Oh, this is OK, it's a good location." Li You said with relief.
Huang Suxin felt very sad and said, "Your Highness, I don't want to leave Your Highness. I want to follow you to Qizhou to take up my post."
Li You said: "The position of the Ministry of Revenue is really good and has a future. Just go to the post."
Huang Suxin knew it was irreversible, so he sighed and said goodbye and left.
The establishment of the royal palace is also a first-level administrative organization. The position of the chief is equivalent to the supervisor of the first-level government and has great power. It is true that the owner of the royal palace is the prince, but he does not care about specific matters, and the rights are actually concentrated in the hands of the chief.
Quan Wanji is strict and stubborn and narrow-minded. Li You's personality and he are definitely not as good as him.
If Quan Wanji came to be the chief minister, it would be like putting a big green-headed fly in front of Li You, which would be so disgusting.
Li You was extremely depressed and grabbed two pieces of candy and put them in his mouth.
When a person is in a bad mood, eating sweets can relieve his depression.
Food needs to be shared, so it’s better if someone eats it together.
Li You started eating, finished eating candy, then ate candy, then ate candy...
The magpie and the white tiger accompanied him to eat candy, and then they ate candy...
I feel a little better, a little better, and...
Eat and eat, finally, Li You laughed and said, "Quan Wanji, right? Xiaoya, I won't let you eat candy, what can you do?"
Li You is determined to kick Quan Wanji away.
Chapter completed!