Outside the south gate of Chang'an City, Li Chengqian came out to see off King Li Yan of Shu. The immigration matter was settled, and Li Yan was anxious to go back to preside over the road construction.

Li Chengqian looked at the thin black Li Yan with a little distressed feeling: "Xiao Liu, although you have ambitions, you must also pay attention to your health. You are less than 20 years old and when you are growing up, you are so thin all day long. It won't work after a long time.

There are some things you don’t have to do by yourself. If you are instructed, it is much faster than if you personally do your own efforts.”

Li Yan focused his key points and said with emotion: "Thank you for your concern, I will keep your teachings in mind."

"You and my brothers, why are you polite? By the way, why didn't the fellows from the clinic come? Didn't you tell them?" Li Chengqian looked around.

Li Yan smiled and said, "I have already gone to the clinic to say goodbye to everyone. They all said they would come to see me off, but my brothers are so busy, I persuaded me to stop them. I don't know that you are coming. If I had known, I would have advised you not to see me off. You are like your brother-in-law, and you all said you are very busy."

Li Chengqian patted Li Yan on the shoulder and encouraged, "I don't know when our brothers will see each other again when you are going, how can I not come?

When I arrived in Shuzhong, I would send me a message if I had any difficulties. My elder brother will definitely help me in Chang'an.

If you have time, go to the southwest Tubo to see your fourth brother. He has suffered only after being wronged. I know very well. We are worried about leaving him alone to suffer in the southwest."

"Well, okay, I will definitely take the time to visit my fourth brother.

Since the elder brother has spoken, I really have something to do and ask my elder brother for help.” Li Yan continued.

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then smiled heartily and said, "That's right. I don't have to beat around the bush with my elder brother. Tell me, are you interested in any girl?"

Li Yan waved his hand quickly: "Hehe, it has nothing to do with the girl. I am at my age and I am not yet at the time to get married.

This time I left 200,000 people to be responsible for the construction of the northern line of the mountain and road construction project. Their family had a total of 500,000 people, and Chu Suiliang was the general manager.

The ration wage was managed by my brother-in-law. Although there was also Uncle Qi who helped supervise and take care of it, I was afraid that someone in Chang'an City would deliberately trip him up, so please help me pay attention if someone was embarrassed..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Chengqian agreed and said: "No problem. I will send a special person from the Eastern Palace to help and report the situation at any time. If you have any trouble, please smooth it out for you."

"Then I thank you brother first!"

Li Chengqian had been sending Li Yan out of Chang'an for ten miles before Li Chengqian drove his horse back to the city. Along the way, he was thinking about something in his mind. Now that all parties are on the right track, can he bring the improvement of the imperial examination?

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

The next day at the grand dynasty meeting, Li Er mentioned something in the Tai Chi Hall, that is, the land area of ​​the Tang Dynasty has surpassed its predecessors and reached an unprecedented prosperity. The subsequent problem is that there is a shortage of talents and insufficient grassroots officials in various places.

Those clever officials immediately stood up in their voices and suggested expanding the imperial examinations to select talents.

Li Er named Fang Xuanling the host, but Fang Xuanling refused and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister must do his best to plan immigration, city building and other matters, and he is really unable to escape. Choosing talents for the country is a major event, and the old minister dare not delay national affairs."

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

His eyes glanced at the ministers below and inadvertently confronted his brother-in-law Changsun Wuji. Li Er looked at someone else in a flash, but he did not name the name again. He thought for a while and said to the bottom: "If Xuanling cannot get out of here, it will be difficult.

Dear officials, can there be a self-recommendation person, or who will recommend a suitable candidate?"

This action made everyone hesitate. There is not only one prime minister in the Tang Dynasty. There is Changsun Wuji behind Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng is still there. Why doesn’t Your Majesty name it later but someone recommends it?

Just as everyone was hesitating, Changsun Wuji stood up and said, "I recommend His Highness the Crown Prince."

What???

Not only was Li Chengqian shocked, but even all the ministers were stunned. This uncle is not sick, right? The head of the imperial examination must be a person with a strong and scrupulous, experienced and very qualified person. Although the prince is noble enough, he is too young after all. How can he play tricks?

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

Father, the sons know that they are not talented and knowledgeable, and they are difficult to take on a great task, so they dare not respond to this matter."

Li Er squinted his eyes and nodded, and said slightly, "Yes, auxiliary machine, Cheng Qian is too young after all, so he can't do this. Let's change someone."

At this time, someone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, in terms of qualifications and knowledge, Duke Zhao has overwhelmed others. In the past, he often presided over the imperial examination. I recommend Duke Zhao Changsun Wuji."

"I'm going to discuss it!" Many people stood up.

Li Er's mouth moved slightly, then smiled and nodded and said, "Very good, the auxiliary machine is indeed a suitable candidate."

At this time, someone stood up and opposed it and said, "Your Majesty, if you are in terms of qualifications and knowledge, I recommend the Secretary Yu Shinan, the Secretary Yu, who is a very virtuous person, and he is still a great scholar in the world. It is most appropriate for him to preside over the assessment of students across the country."

Well??Many people looked at the recommender, thinking that this guy is a fool? At this time, did you stand up and stick your head out to offend your uncle Changsun Wuji?

But Yu Shinan's great scholars really have enough expectations, and some people really come forward to agree.

The Tai Chi Hall Court meeting was exciting next, and the recommendations were followed by waves, including not only Changsun Wuji and Yu Shinan, but also Wei Zheng, Xu Jingzong, etc. Just one thing is enough to see that the gangs in this court are not a solid piece of cake, although they live in the same hall together.

After a while, the discussion gradually lowered, and Wei Zheng stood up: "Your Majesty, old Cheng is old and weak and sick for a day, so he may not be able to take this responsibility."

Li Er looked at Wei Zheng who was getting thinner and said with some concern: "My dear, please take care of your health."

"Thank you for your concern, and there is one old minister who wants to recommend it.

I remember that a few years ago, Du Fuma used the method of spontaneous fundraising for the people to set up schools in major cities. Several years have passed. Although I don’t know the results, it is certain to add countless literacy to our Tang Dynasty. This time, the scientific expedition is expanded, and these children must register to participate.

Why don’t Your Majesty let Prince Du be the chief examiner?”

Before Li Er could speak, someone questioned it. Gao Shilian said: "Although Prince Wei and Du Fu are talented, they are less involved in state affairs after all, and they are too young and have little qualifications. Choosing talents is a big deal. If..."

Wei Zheng said dissatisfiedly: "Young? Qualifications? Is Gao Shangshu's words ridiculous?

How many major things have Du Fuma Du has done in the years since he came out? Pick out anything that can be done by people like you and me? Which of these things is not a state affairs? You say that such a person who is dedicated to the public has little participation in state affairs?

As for young and experienced, if age is seniority, then the most qualified person in the world should be the genius doctor, Taoist Sun, please come here?"

Gao Shilian argued anxiously: "You...

Old Wei, I'm not arguing with you. It's true that Du Fuma has the ability, but he has never participated in the imperial examination. If he can't bear it, it will delay the election of talents for a term. Can you afford it?"

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

Mr. Yu, do you think Du Shaoqing's talent and qualifications can take on great responsibilities?"

Yu Shinan shook his head and said, "Shaoqing is my disciple. I should avoid suspicion in this issue. Please ask Your Majesty to make a decision."

Li Er smiled and said, "It is a way to select the wise and not avoid relatives. The beloved minister is the leader of the literary sect in the world. You have enough say in the imperial examinations and should speak freely."

Yu Shinan respectfully saluted Li Er, and then said loudly: "In terms of character and ability, I do not doubt Shaoqing at all. It's just that as Gao Shangshu said, Shaoqing has never participated in the scientific examination. If he is not careful, no one can bear the responsibility."

Li Er nodded without comment. At this time, Li Chengqian stood up, "Father, if all the ministers and workers dare not take over the task because they are afraid of taking responsibility, then wouldn't they be able to do anything?

If the court abandoned it because it was afraid that the ministers would do something wrong, wouldn’t there be no one under his command?

It is said that people do not doubt, but people do not doubt.

So I have a suggestion that you can have the best of both worlds.”

"Yes, the prince's words are impartial and pertinent enough. Let me tell you your suggestions." Li Er nodded with satisfaction.

Li Chengqian straightened his body and said, "The way for a son is to choose a senior minister who is in charge of the affairs of the minister.

At the same time, because the expansion of the imperial examinations will also target a large number of new students who have learned from new schools, if Du Shaoqing, the founder of the new school, can participate in the formulation and marking of papers, it should be the best of both worlds."

Hiss... Everyone looked at the prince in surprise. This idea was bold enough. It seemed to be a way to seek completeness in the prince's song. It made Du Shaoqing let go of the position that could be held responsible, but he took the real power of the propositioner. It was a really smooth enough move.

Li Er stroked his palm and laughed, "Okay! It's really the best of both worlds, very good! Then, who do you recommend to this person in charge?"

Li Chengqian looked at his uncle, "Secretary Secretary Yu and Wei Prime Minister are both old and overworked. The emperor said that he would not avoid relatives when he was selected. His son recommended his uncle, Duke Zhao."

"Well, very good. The auxiliary machine is responsible for the overall situation of the imperial examination, and Du Shaoqing is responsible for the formulation of the topics.

Dear servants, if you have no objection, then that's the decision?"

The emperor asked so clearly, who would dare to have any objections? Everyone agreed with this view, but Changsun Wuji frowned. It wasn’t that Li Er and his son who knew about their grudges with Du Shaoqing. What was the intention of cooperating with him and Du Shaoqing?

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

After going to court, all the officials retreated from the hall one after another. On the way back, Wei Zheng came to Yu Shinan and asked in confusion: "Old Yu, based on your understanding of Shaoqing, he can win the imperial examination without any pressure.

Why don’t you help him? He is your favorite student.”

Yu Shinan twitched his mouth, and he replied with his mouth: "Everyone said that you, Wei Xuancheng, are honest. It is really an eye-opener to say something from you that I can favor my disciples."

Wei Zheng didn't care about the embarrassment of being ridiculed by Old Man Yu, and insisted on his own point of view and said: "Selecting the wise and not avoiding relatives, let alone who Shaoqing is, you and I know the most.

It is rare to have both virtue and talent in a century. My body is getting worse and worse. You are afraid that you will be struggling to support me. Before you and I leave the court, you can choose a capable person to lead the world Wenzong. What are you concerned about?

Is it the fat man of the eldest grandson? Although he presided over the compilation of the "Tang Law Commentary", no one knows that what he learned is quite complicated, at most he is a Legalist and cannot set an example for Confucian scholars all over the world."

"Hmph, I have experienced two dynasties and several generations of emperors in my life, so why have I ever been afraid of any powerful people?

What you and I should worry most about now is not the inheritance of the Emperor Wenzong, but His Majesty’s decision today. Duke Zhao and Shaoqing are not in harmony. Everyone knows that if they let them go together, this imperial examination will be in trouble."

Seeing that Yu Shinan repeatedly changed the topic, he obviously avoided talking, so Wei Zheng could only sigh and stop asking questions.

Yu Shinan is suffering. His family knows his family affairs, and Du Shaoqing is his disciple, although he has only taught him three days of learning.

But I know this student best because of this. The outside world rumored that Du Shaoqing was very talented, and no one could match his poems, songs, etc., in fact, they were all made, mostly because of the spring moon night in the spring river.

But Yu Shinan knew clearly that Du Shaoqing was simply not aware of literature, and those poems and songs were copied from the mysterious teacher who passed away. If he was really asked to preside over the scientific examination, not to mention whether it could be done, I am afraid the first problem would be to be revealed and his reputation was ruined.

Since that's the case, why didn't he object to Du Shaoqing as the questioner?

That's because there are more than one person who set the question. Du Shaoqing can be the first person who set the question, but there are many people who can take the imperial examinations in different categories. Du Shaoqing can only describe what he is good at, so there will be no problems.

On the other hand, Li Chengqian excitedly went to the Du family to inform Du Shaoqing who was coaxing the child.

Du Shaoqing was so surprised that he almost threw away his little daughter and asked me to give questions to candidates all over the world??? Which idiot came up with a bad idea?

Li Chengqian said embarrassedly with a dark face: "It's me idiot!"

"You...you...you are so, really, hum, it's not a loss to call you idiot, you're cheated to death!" Du Shaoqing pointed at Li Chengqian speechlessly.

Li Chengqian had to respond by himself. He had not told his brother-in-law the truth, but it was actually the idea of ​​his father, Emperor Li Er.
Chapter completed!