Tai Chi Palace, Cheng Qing Palace

"Cheng Qian, tomorrow you go to Laiguo Duke's Mansion on my behalf to see Keming. His health is getting worse and worse. Ask the palace minister to prepare more medicinal materials, and you can take the imperial doctor with you."

Li Shimin signaled to his eldest son Wuji and Fang Xuanling to excuse themselves and offer them seats, and said to Li Chengqian.

"Promise, I will take care of it. Father, please rest assured."

Looking at Li Shimin's gloomy face, both Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling knew that the new emperor had just ascended the throne, and the Weishui Alliance made those forces in the court who wanted to see Li Shimin embarrassed even more ineffective. They relied on their noble births to eat plain meals every day.

, making the already unstable DPRK situation even more chaotic.

Li Shimin was an emperor on horseback and was used to leading troops, but governing such a large country and leading troops were completely different things. A few days ago at the court, Li Shimin asked ministers to provide suggestions on how to get the country out of poverty and weakness.

This way you will not be bullied by powerful enemies in the future.

But all these ministers talked about were how Yao and Shun brought great order to the country in ancient times, and how the saints taught the people to be self-restrained and observant of etiquette. Or they just said nothing, which means they didn’t do anything anyway. You are the emperor, so you can do whatever you want.

In fact, some of the ministers still have some real talents. They are hesitant. After all, they are not direct descendants of Li Shimin. Some of them are Jiancheng and Yuanji's old subordinates. Everyone wonders whether the new emperor will look at him in a strange way and simply imitate others.

No more words were said.

"You all can talk about the current situation in the government. How can we open up the channels of speech so that all ministers can express their opinions, implement the new policy of peace of mind and governance of the country, and achieve a situation in which the government is unified and the people are harmonious."

Li Shimin rubbed his swollen head. He had not slept all day and night. This emperor was not that easy to be. Of course, unless he wanted to be a faint king, a monarch like Li Shimin who wanted to govern naturally hoped to govern this ruined country into a prosperous country.

Stronger.

"Your Majesty, I think that the current ministers are quite talented in governing the country. The reason why they did not say anything is because they don't know whether your Majesty is sincere in seeking governance.

Since ancient times, when ministers give advice, they first look at the king's integrity and magnanimity. Since ancient times, many ministers have died because of their direct remonstrances. After all, most people have not yet reached the point where they put the court and the people more important than their own wealth and life.

.", Changsun Wuji was the first to stand up and reply.

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Fang Xuanling came out and bowed his hands to the emperor: "Your Majesty, what the auxiliary officer said makes sense. If you want to open up the world, you must first give reassurance to the ministers. Those who remonstrate are not guilty. Your Majesty, if you can disobey your ears,

If you are loyal and don't commit crimes, then all the ministers will fight to be the first to speak out. However, there are still disadvantages."

"Xuanling is talking about party strife. Yes, this is a problem. Dynasties have gone from strength to destruction. Party strife is an important factor. This must be guarded against."

After hearing the words of the two men, Li Shimin also thought about opening up the channels of speech, which would easily lead to party disputes. How could the country be governed if the channels of speech were blocked? When he glanced at Li Chengqian, he asked the prince to test him and see how he had learned from his masters recently.

"Cheng Qian, how do you view the situation in the DPRK and how much do you know about the party struggle?"

Li Chengqian thought for a moment, and then said: "What my father, Duke Liang, and uncle are saying is that since the Eastern Han Dynasty, officials have attacked each other for political benefits.

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, due to the influence of eunuchs, nobles, and relatives, a large number of people lost their land, and land annexation was serious, creating a group of landlords.

During the Three Kingdoms period, land annexation became more serious due to more frequent wars, although Cao Mengde's military and civilian settlement system alleviated the problem to a certain extent.

Since the two Jin Dynasties, military and civilian villages have been destroyed. The Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms continued to fight against each other, and the power of the landlords further strengthened and formed clans.

In addition, most of the officials selected by the ninth-grade Zhongzheng system come from aristocratic families, which means that there are no poor families in the upper grades and no noble families in the lower grades. They control the country's economy and national policy decisions, so the children of aristocratic families often say in private that a thousand-year-old family is a century-old family.

dynasty."

"Damn it, how dare you, a concubine, be so arrogant. I think they are contemptuous of the imperial power."

Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, Li Shimin smashed the tea cup in his hand and said angrily. Li Chengqian's words about a thousand-year-old family and a century-old dynasty really stimulated him.

"Father, if you calm down, there is no way to solve it."

"Chengqian, you bastard, if you didn't tell us earlier if you had any idea, you would have killed us." Changsun Wuji cleverly covered up Li Shimin's embarrassment.

"The first is to open up the channels of speech and encourage officials to speak out. The speaker is not guilty, but the impeachment advice must have evidence. The second is to improve the three provinces and six ministries system of the former Sui Dynasty and improve the efficiency of the court. The third is to reform the imperial examination system and encourage

Children from poor families apply for the exam.

The fourth is the attitude towards dissidents, and the tribes who come to vote are treated equally. The Yongjia Rebellion is a lesson learned from the past. The fifth is to revise the Tang law and make the criminal law more relaxed. The fifth is to reform the tax system, which is based on agriculture and does not miss the farming season."

Seeing Li Chengqian talking eloquently, Sun Wuji brushed his beard with satisfaction. Ever since Li Chengqian returned from being held hostage in Luo Yijun, he had noticed all Li Chengqian's performances.

Not remembering old grudges and being merciful has been recognized by many people, especially the officials of the Qin Palace. In their hearts, the prince is broad-minded, and if he does not remember old grudges, they will not be too sad in the future under his command.

And Li Chengqian cleverly brought Qin Qiong into the East Palace and wedged a nail under the army, which also made those who had evil thoughts a little more worried. In the eyes of Changsun Wuji, this was talent.

Li Shimin was also very satisfied with Li Chengqian's performance. At the same time, he asked Fang Xuanling: "What Chengqian said makes sense. What do you think, Xuanling?"

"Your Majesty, what the Crown Prince has said is true. The peace of the people and the administration of the country are of great importance. I think it is appropriate for Your Majesty to listen to both sides and make careful decisions. Do not make rash decisions to avoid future troubles."

Fang Xuanling's words, Li Shimin and his son, and Changsun Wuji all understood that Li Chengqian's words were correct, but they could not be said by the prince. Someone had to be the leader. If there were problems such as party disputes, it would have nothing to do with Li Chengqian.

"What Xuan Ling said is sincerely the old city's plan for the country, and I second my opinion."

The decree was passed: "Every official of the seventh rank or above in Beijing will discuss the strategy of tranquilizing the people and managing the country. Ten days later, the matter will be discussed in Taiji Palace."

Outside the gate of Chengqing Hall, Li Chengqian saluted Fang Xuanling: "Thank you very much, Mr. Liang, for your kindness. Chengqian is deeply grateful."

"Your Highness is very polite, I am just doing my duty." Fang Xuanling smiled kindly at Li Chengqian and said.

What Fang Xuanling didn't expect was that he was so kind-hearted that he couldn't bear the prince to stand on the cusp of the storm and change the fate of the Fang family.

Li Chengqian was grateful for Fang Xuanling's kindness. Fang Xuanling was a kind person and helped him today, so helping him with the Fang brothers' affairs would be a reward for Zhenguan's reputation.
Chapter completed!