Li Hong, the eldest son of Wu Meiniang and Li Zhi.

Su Dawei suddenly remembered the young man's face.

Li Hong should be eleven years old now.

Although Su Dawei has been fighting in the east and west over the years, he is naturally clear about the matters in Chang'an.

It is reported that Li Hong is diligent and studious, and attaches great importance to knowledge.

In the first year of Longshuo, the year before, he ordered Xu Jingzong, Xu Shi, Shangguan Yi, Yang Sijian and others to collect collections of ancient and modern essays, and selected 500 articles to compile them into "Yaoshan Jade Color". He was praised by Li Zhi and was given 30,000 pieces of silk to encourage him.

Li Zhi once praised Li Hong to his servants around him: "It is very kind and filial, and he is in accordance with etiquette for the reception of ministers, and never makes any mistakes."

However, Li Hong passed away early later, which became a very regretful thing for Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang.

Ten years of trees, hundred years of trees.

Li Hong's later death was undoubtedly a huge setback for Li Zhi, who was determined to train him into his successor.

Su Dawei put away his thoughts and felt a little worried when he thought of this.

"By the way, sister, when I left Beijing a few years ago, I heard that the prince was in a bad condition. Now he is very happy?"

When Li Hong's physical condition was mentioned, a layer of haze rose in Wu Meiniang's eyes.

She shook her head slowly: "Honger has been suffering from lung disease since childhood. She hired an imperial physician in the palace to treat it, but she has never been able to break the roots. She has been intermittent over the years. When it is serious, I wish I could not suffer for him."

"Sister..."

Su Dawei was surprised. He knew that Li Hong was not in good health, but after hearing what Wu Meiniang said, it seemed to be even worse than he thought.

Later generations seemed to say that Li Hong had a disease like tuberculosis.

If it is true, it will be troublesome.

"Sister, if the imperial physician in the palace cannot regulate the prince's body well, why not invite famous doctors from the folk to see it? I heard that Sun Simiao is called a living immortal and has a superb medical skills."

Wu Meiniang nodded and said, "I have also heard of this person. Your Majesty and I have already ordered the Summoning Xian to recruit famous doctors and famous masters from all over the world. Now some have arrived in Chang'an. There is a Taoist priest who has made good elixirs. After Hong'er took it, his health has recovered a lot."

"That's good."

Su Dawei nodded, remembering the conversation with Li Zhi yesterday.

After thinking about it in my heart, I whispered to Wu Meiniang: "Sister Meiniang, what I told Your Majesty yesterday... There are too few troops stationed in Baekje, which is really not enough to stabilize the situation. Now the imperial court rewards the soldiers..."

“Ami.”

Wu Meiniang's expression suddenly changed.

He said with a slightly frown and a majestic face: "I can't argue about such a state affairs. Ami, if you have any objections, you can ask Your Majesty directly."

Su Dawei choked for a moment.

He looked at Wu Meiniang in surprise.

Pretend, you just pretend.

Even Li Zhi, the court, is taking you with you now, so you can’t discuss state affairs?

Besides, there are no outsiders now.

But the next moment, Su Dawei reacted.

Wu Meiniang is very concerned about Li Zhi’s views now and does not want to talk about these sensitive topics.

"Sister, you now..."

Just as I was about to say something, I suddenly heard an eunuch outside preaching: "Empress, Your Majesty summoned Su Dawei to meet him."

Su Dawei's words came to an abrupt end.

The conversation with Li Zhi last night was not finished.

I only talked about a few issues that Li Zhi was most concerned about, but there were more issues that could not be discussed in depth.

For example, Su Dawei wanted to talk about the rewards of the soldiers in the mansion.

Su Dawei really couldn't understand why the current military system is like this now when he saw the grassroots soldiers with his own eyes.

If this were the case, I was afraid that the Tang army would not be able to maintain its combat power.

Su Dawei didn't want to see that day arrive with his own eyes.

In addition, there are some issues such as logistics issues, war horse issues, and people's livelihood and stability maintenance issues in the battle territory.

As the former governor of Xiong Jin, Su Dawei believed that these things were necessary to talk to Li Zhi.

Another point is that as the governor of the Tang Dynasty with great military achievements, Li Zhi was assassinated when he first returned to Chang'an. Li Zhi did not mention the solution to this matter last night.

Obviously, this conversation between the monarch and the ministers was not finished.

But Su Dawei didn't expect to be so anxious. Before he and Wu Meiniang had a few conversations, Li Zhi, who had just left the court, chased him to discuss matters.

"Ami, since it is your Majesty who is summoned, go quickly. I will have a meal with Your Majesty and Honger later."

"yes."

...

Daming Palace, Zichen Palace.

Under the guidance of the eunuch, Su Dawei returned to the place where the inner court discussed.

Before I could walk in, I vaguely heard someone talking inside.

I immediately had guesses.

After the eunuch was reported, Li Zhi ordered him to enter the palace.

When I walked in, I saw Li Zhi sitting in the upper seat.

Under the steps, there were four Hu stools vaguely placed in the direction, four people sat, and one person stood on one side of the hall.

Su Dawei glanced at him and found that there were four old men sitting.

He looks not young, but the only one standing is his acquaintance.

The head of Dali Temple, Bo Li Siwen.

When Su Dawei was appointed as the bad commander to investigate the murder of Silla envoy, he had dated Li Siwen.

Thinking about it now, the reason why British Duke Li Jie treated him differently may have Li Siwen mentioned it in front of him.

Li Siwen is a cold person, giving people a sense of coldness.

Although he looked inhumane, he was rigorous in his work and sober in his decisions. Su Dawei also admired him privately.

When Gao Dahu went to Dali Temple to work, he also introduced Li Siwen.

By the way, with the old fox personality like Li Jie, it is a strange thing to teach such a "celibate" son.

Thinking of this in his mind, Su Dawei stepped forward, saluted Li Zhi first, then nodded slightly to Li Siwen, and greeted him.

Judging from the four old men sitting on the table, they must be ministers in the court.

They are all big boss-level figures, otherwise Li Zhi would not have given him a seat.

Su Dawei consciously bowed to the four old ministers, bowed slightly, then stood on the side of Li Siwen, and stood with his hands down.

The four old ministers in the hall, Li Zhi and Li Siwen's eyes were all on Su Dawei at this time.

"Su Dawei, these four are my right-hand men. This is the first time you have met."

Li Zhi pointed to the oldest man on his left hand: "This one is Shangshu's Right Pushe, Xu Jingzong."

Su Dawei's heart moved.

Xu Jingzong, he has been famous for a long time, but has never seen him before.

I saw this time.

Xu Jingzong looked rich, with white hair and white beards, and looked kind, like a rich man.

His face was rosy, and his skin was still very smooth.

A pair of slender eyes that were slightly narrowed seemed to have a smile.

Judging from his appearance, he really cannot connect him with the famous Xu Jingzong in history.

He looked completely kind, as if humans and animals were harmless.

But Su Dawei was secretly alert in his heart.

The more you are, the more you are, the more you should not be underestimated.

When we investigated the Japanese spy case and investigated the death of Snake Head, some lines were pointed at Li Jingzong in the end.

Moreover, Helan Minzhi's new house is next to Xu Jingzong's house.

I always feel that there is any connection.

Although Su Dawei's thoughts were fluttering, he still saluted Xu Jingzong, who was over 70 years old, and said, "I have seen Youpushe."

The Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui system and divided the prime minister's power into three parts, namely the Secretariat's decision-making, the Secretariat's execution, and the six departments including officials, households, rituals, soldiers, punishments, and labour.

The minister of the Ministry of Education is in charge of deliberation.

There are two leaders and ministers in each of these three ministries, so the leaders of these six ministries are prime ministers.

Xu Jingzong was the Minister of Shangshu at this time.

That is commonly known as the Right Prime Minister.

At the same time, he was also awarded the title of Guanglu Grand Duke, appointed as the Prince's Young Master, and served as the Minister of Pingzhang.

Extremely honorable and favored.

Li Zhi said to another old minister over fifty years old: "This is the Minister of the East Taiwan, Hao Chujun."

This person's name was not prominent in later generations.

But Su Dawei felt aroused in his heart and saluted respectfully to Hao Chujun: "I have met the Minister of the East Taiwan."

The Minister of the Dongtai, the Minister of the Junior.

In the second year of Long Ni, last year, Li Zhi changed his family's province to Dongtai.

But later it changed back.

Menxia Province and the Secretariat Province share the key points, discuss national affairs together, and are responsible for reviewing edicts and signing memorials, and have the right to refute.

Su Dawei is not unfamiliar with Hao Chujun.

Before, when Li Jie was conquering Goguryeo, Hao Chujun coordinated logistics matters in the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, Hao Chujun was also the Minister of Personnel.

Not long ago, Li Ji pacified Goguryeo and the war reports were passed back to Chang'an. Hao Chujun was also promoted to the Minister of the East Taiwan for his merits.

Su Dawei secretly observed Hao Chujun.

Seeing this man's face was firm and his eyes were bright.

Although he was covered in silver silk, he was still energetic and seemed to be a tough and upright person.

It is exactly like Xu Jingzong.

Li Zhi continued to introduce the remaining two ministers.

"This is the Minister of the West Taiwan, and is the third rank of the East and West Taiwan, Shangguan Yi."

This sentence sounded like a thunderclap in Su Dawei's ears.

Su Dawei's spirit was instantly concentrated.

Shangguan Yi?

It seems to be Shangguan Wan'er's father?

I remember that in history, it seemed that this person wanted to punish Wu Zetian, but in the end he was defeated by Wu Zetian.

Su Dawei went to Shangguan Yi.

This Western Taiwan minister looked like he was about 50 years old last year. He was not as fat as the previous few, but like a typical civil servant, he was thinner.

The three long whiskers under his chin were obviously carefully combed, making them look smooth and moist.

The official uniforms on his body are also extremely straight, and the details are very detailed.

Shangguan Yi has long cheeks and a high nose bridge.

Under the tips of a pair of white eyebrows, the slender eyes were bright and bright.

Obviously, he belongs to the kind of shrewd and capable minister.

Su Dawei hid his thoughts and greeted him, "I have met the Minister of the West Taiwan."

Although the Minister of Western Taiwan does not sound like the top leader of the school.

But if you add the third grade of the same East and West Taiwan, it will be different again.

It means that although he does not have the name of prime minister, he has the real power of prime minister.

He also added Yinqing Guanglu Dafu, and was also a bachelor of Hongwenguan and a prince's middle-class prince.

A well-deserved boss.

"The last one..."

Li Zhi looked at an old minister sitting in the westernmost province with a smile.

"This is the Secretariat Ling, Li Yifu."

It was indeed him!

When Li Zhi was the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, Li Yi's mansion was the crown prince's servant.

In the "destroying the king and establishing Wu" incident, he actively supported Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang.

He was appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat and served as the Minister of Pingzhang. He became the confidant minister of Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang and was promoted to the title of Marquis of Guangping County.

During his tenure as prime minister, he formed a lot of friends, sold official positions and titles, and was full of power.

In the second year of Longshuo, Li Zhi changed his official system and Li Yifu changed his position to serve as the Si Lie Taichang Bo, and he was the third rank of the East and West Taiwan.

Si Lie Taichang Bo, also known as the Minister of Personnel.
Chapter completed!