Chapter 53 Storytelling
Seeing that Li Shimin trusted the most, everyone immediately expressed their attitude when they saw that he had supported him and why he didn't support him.
At this time, Feng Deyi shouted appropriately: "Your Highness of the King of Han is such a great talent, which is the blessing of the emperor and the blessing of the Tang Dynasty."
When the people who supported Feng Deyi heard the boss say this, they still dared to fall behind, so they shouted in a lingering voice: "Your Highness the King of Han is smart, and it is a blessing for the Tang Dynasty."
Anyway, there were so many good things that Li Ke had goose bumps when he heard it.
Li Ke expected the result when he said these two words. Although he did not see anything in Changsun Wuji's eyes, he saw Li Chengqian's slightly resentful eyes and Li Tai's vigilant expression. He felt a slump in his heart. The two words "Zhenguan" that he accidentally said today were not sure what price he would pay for it in the future. God is so willing, what can he do?
Therefore, Li Ke was not interested in listening to other things that everyone was talking about, and was confused. After a while, he followed the ministers out of the Tai Chi Hall.
After leaving the hall, Li Ke greeted everyone one by one. It was obvious that Li Chengqian and Li Tai had become vigilant about him, but Li You spoke to him with kindness, which made him unexpected.
When everyone left, Li Ke came directly to the Liangyi Hall where Li Shimin handled the government affairs.
Li Shimin had just finished his morning court and came to Liangyi Hall. He thought about the two words Li Ke had just said, and felt that it was very suitable for him. He couldn't help but be happy that his son could think of such a year name. But he still had some doubts. Li Ke's martial arts are okay, but his literary talent is not as good as Li Tai. How could he come up with such appropriate two words?
At this time, Wang De came in and reported, "Emperor, His Highness, the King of Han, is asking for a meeting outside the hall."
"Let him come in."
Li Shimin seemed very happy, and he also wanted to ask Li Ke whether these two words were what he thought.
Li Ke walked into Liangyi Hall and hurriedly saluted Li Shimin and said, "My son is the one who bows to his father."
Li Shimin said slowly: "Get up."
Li Ke stood up, stood aside, waiting for Li Shimin to ask.
Sure enough, Li Shimin asked, "Do you think about the word "Zhenguan" you said in the morning court?"
Li Ke knew that Li Shimin would ask this question and replied: "It is the thought of my sons."
Li Shimin asked again: "How did you think of these words?"
Li Ke said respectfully: "Zheng means righteousness; observation means showing.
"Zhenguan" shows people the right way.
The meaning is to instruct people to do things according to the laws of natural social development.”
Li Ke had read the annotations of these two words before and remembered the annotations of these two words by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, even if Feng Deyi is knowledgeable, it is impossible to know the comments of people who are hundreds of years later.
After hearing Li Ke's explanation, Li Shimin no longer doubted him and encouraged him: "I am very relieved to have this knowledge. I hope you will continue to work hard in the future and not be proud and complacent."
Li Ke said modestly: "My son respects the teachings of his father."
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and said to him: "What are you doing today? Tell me."
Li Ke directly presented the two memorials Ma Zhou had written for him last night to Li Shimin.
While Li Shimin was watching the memorial, Li Ke carefully looked at the Liangyi Hall where Li Shimin handled government affairs.
As said in history, Li Shimin pursued frugality, and even his own Liangyi Hall was not very gorgeous and luxurious, which was rare among many emperors.
After a while, Li Shimin finished reading the memorial and put it on the table and said, "Although I have never seen the new Cuju you mentioned, Cuju is more prosperous among the people of the Tang Dynasty. The memorial lists in detail. I can also know a little about your new Cuju method. As mentioned in the memorial, it is indeed beneficial to the people of the Tang Dynasty."
When Li Ke heard Li Shimin say this, he knew that he did not object to his promotion of Cuju competition, and he was secretly happy.
Li Shimin continued: "As for you suggest that the court hold such a competition, I think it is not the time. Now the development of the Tang Dynasty is imminent, and I and the ministers have no time to take care of this matter. When the Turkic matter is resolved, I can issue an order for such competition to be held by the Ministry of Rites at that time."
Li Shimin's reply was as Li Ke expected, and Li Ke did not expect him to be held by the court and supervised by the court.
Seeing his son's face disappointment, Li Shimin comforted him and said, "You don't have to be discouraged. After all, this is a matter that is beneficial to the people. Even if I can't handle it now, I will not abandon it."
Li Shimin said and looked at Li Ke. Seeing that he had some hope to wait for his text, he said, "I can allow you to hold a Cuju competition in the name of the Han Palace, and the regulatory department you proposed will be listed in your Han Palace, but it can't be called Cuju Temple anymore. This is not in line with the system, so it's called Cuju Session."
When Li Ke heard this, he was very happy. Suddenly, Li Shimin asked, "Didn't you write this memorial?"
Li Ke replied: "The content of the memorial was written by Bo Ma Zhou, the lord of Erchen's house. The memorial was copied by Erchen."
Li Shimin praised: "This memorial is clear and rigorous, and he is obviously a talented person."
Then, he looked at Li Ke and said, "Ma Zhou is responsible for Cuju. I will appoint him as the Censorate of the Censorate, so I can curb the phenomenon of officials in the Hundred Door Competition using their power for personal gain."
Li Ke quickly thanked him and said, "Thank you for your father's kindness, my son will do his best to do this."
Li Shimin said, "I didn't expect that in just a few days, your calligraphy was very nervous and fast. My father was very happy. I hope you can continue to work hard and create your own style."
Li Ke said, "My son is obeying the teachings of his father."
Li Shimin asked again: "Do you have anything else?"
Li Ke replied: "Not yet. When the Cuju Department encounters problems in the future, my son will come to ask the emperor for advice."
Li Shimin said: "Then you go down. Remember not to neglect your studies because of this, do you know?"
Li Ke knew that Li Shimin had to make a reply, so he stopped disturbing him and said with concern: "Father, please take care of your health, and your son will leave."
When Li Ke was about to withdraw from Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin said again: "Tomorrow I will ask the Secretariat to draft an imperial edict, so you don't have to worry about this."
Li Ke bowed again and withdrew from Liangyi Hall.
Li Shimin looked at his far away back and said to himself: "I am looking forward to you to see if you can really accomplish this."
Li Ke left Liangyi Hall and came directly to Yang Fei’s Qianqiu Hall. When Yang Fei saw Li Ke coming, she was full of joy and pulled her and said, “Ke’er, you haven’t seen each other for a few days. You have lost a lot of weight.”
Li Ke said with emotion: "Thank you, Mother, for your concern, everything is fine."
At this time, Li Yan, Li Rong and Li Jing walked in surrounded by several palace maids. When they saw Li Ke, they were very happy and kept talking.
Li Rong asked Li Ke affectionately: "Third brother, where have you been these days? Rong wants to listen to your story."
"I want to hear it, too."
Li Yan hurriedly said, "Third brother, please talk more."
"And I love to hear the story of my third brother the most."
Li Jing laughed and looked at Li Ke with anticipation.
Chapter completed!