Li Shimin took a sip of ginkgo, chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea with great pleasure. Guanzhong has also been settled, and the land of Heluo.
In the past, the power of the aristocratic families was so intertwined that even if the capital was moved here, it would be easy to get stuck in doing things.
Now, after the Luoyang Incident, the strength of the aristocratic families in the Central Plains has been greatly reduced, and the strength of the aristocratic families in the court has also been seriously damaged.
As a result, many decrees targeting aristocratic families were successfully implemented. When the imperial examinations begin next spring, the imperial court will be able to attract a group of energetic talents who will become the backbone of the future imperial court.
Just when the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was thinking about the future, Cheng Sanlang and Li Ke had already arrived outside Wencheng Hall.
Li Shimin looked at the two young men with red noses and quickly came to them, motioning them to sit by the stove to warm themselves up.
"Thank you very much, father-in-law. I wonder what your instructions are for your son-in-law and His Highness the King of Wu to come here today?"
"I asked you to come here today, um... these days, many follow-ups after the Luoyang Incident have been concluded, and some awards have also been given."
"But my dear son-in-law, I am still considering your reward."
"My father-in-law, please take your time and think about it. My son-in-law is not in a hurry."
"Father, actually the child is not in a hurry."
Hearing these words, Cheng Chubi and Li Ke both brightened up, and then the two brothers looked at each other and smiled. Their beaming looks were clearly visible to the cunning Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
"Well, in that case, I'll put down the rewards for you two for the time being."
"???" Cheng Chubi and Li Ke immediately ignored Li Shimin's words.
What's the matter? We, the younger generation, are just being modest and shy. How can you go along with the flow like this?
Li Shimin ignored the two young men, who looked as resentful as a harem, and began to talk about business with a serious expression.
"Now there is one thing that I want to talk to you about first. Well, you must also know that the capital of the Tang Dynasty was moved to Luoyang for some time."
"Now, all the matters of moving the capital have been basically completed. But there is a big problem, which is the establishment of Jingzhao Mansion in Luoyang."
When Li Shimin mentioned the three words "Jingzhao Mansion", Cheng Sanlang's eyes lit up and he quickly held his head high.
Li Ke's expression on the side did not change much. After all, he would go wherever Brother Chu Bi was. It made no difference to him whether it was Cheng Luoyang or Cheng Jingzhao.
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"However, all the officials in the court think that Sun Fujia, the minister of Dali Temple, is fair, strict, and very talented. Therefore, they unanimously recommend Sun Qing's family as the Jingzhao Yin. I wonder what you think of a good son-in-law?"
"..." Cheng Chubi's originally confident smile gradually stiffened. He always felt that his father-in-law was very dishonest and was simply teasing young people.
Damn it, I worked so hard for the position of the Luoyang Order, and worked hard without any credit, but in the end I waited until the big move to Luoyang was completed.
I was kicked aside and let Sun Fujia, the Qing of Dali Temple, pick the pick. What does this mean?
What's the difference between this kind of behavior and a scumbag who immediately turns her face and refuses to recognize anyone after putting on a skirt? Even if I don't have much interest in the political officials of this kind of pastoral area.
Instead of being that Jing Zhaoyin, it would be better for me to continue to serve as Taichang Shaoqing as my main job. After all, I have less affairs and I can still take some time to work in the Imperial Medical Office.
Seeing Cheng Sanlang's appearance, Li Shimin rubbed his eyebrows with a headache, and then spoke to comfort him.
"Wonderful son-in-law, I actually think highly of you, but all the officials in the court want to belong to the Sun Qing family."
"My father-in-law, there is no need to say more. In fact, for my son-in-law, I am really not willing to do the job of Jingzhao Yin. I think my son-in-law can give the position of Minister of Dali Temple a try."
Seeing Cheng Sanlang who came forward like this, Li Shimin couldn't help but wipe his face. If the Minister of Dali Temple gave it to you, haha...
Li Shimin felt that although this boy would not make any mistakes, he still had the virtue of working for three days and fishing for two days.
In less than a month, public outrage will most likely be aroused again, and the impeachment memorial will fly towards his head like snowflakes.
"My dear son-in-law, please allow me to think carefully about my arrangements for you. You don't have to worry."
"But you, Ke'er, have been working hard with Cheng Sanlang over the years, serving the country and making great achievements."
"Now, my father has discussed with all the officials and decided to make you the King of Qi."
"King Qi?!" Li Ke and Cheng Sanlang exclaimed in unison, staring straight at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
Cheng Chubi looked at Li Ke and then at Li Shimin with a strange look on his face, always feeling that his father-in-law was harboring evil intentions.
After all, for the Tang Dynasty, the King of Qi was simply a good talisman for special mothers. The first King of Qi was Li Shimin's younger brother Li Yuanji.
As a result, his father-in-law was killed during the Xuanwumen Incident, and the second King of Qi was Li You who rebelled against his father.
This guy was almost killed by the extremely angry Li Shimin. In the end, this guy was imprisoned in the Imperial Mansion with an uncertain future.
And if Li Ke becomes the King of Qi, tsk tsk tsk... Cheng Chubi squinted his eyes and looked at Li Ke's face, which also looked very exciting.
This wise brother must also know very well how unlucky the position of King Qi is.
But looking at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty with a very calm expression in front of him, Cheng Chubi understood that he was afraid that this kid Li Ke would not be able to refuse this position.
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In such a feudal dynasty, the status of the one-character king is much higher than that of the two-character king, and among the one-character kings, there is also a distinction between high and low.
Because when these feudal dynasties canonized one-character kings, they were all based on the names of the vassal states in the Spring and Autumn Period.
Among them, the four titled princes of "Jin, Qin, Qi, and Chu" are the most noble, because these four vassal states were big countries in the Spring and Autumn Period.
Under normal circumstances, the four titled princes of Jin, Qin, Qi and Chu have equal status.
For the Tang Dynasty, the title of the Jin Kingdom had a very special meaning, because the place where the old Li family made its fortune was where the original Jin Kingdom was located.
Therefore, this is the reason why Li Zhi, His Majesty's beloved son, was awarded the title of King of Jin.
This is also true for His Majesty's beloved Li Mingda, who was named Princess of Jinyang.
As for the King of Qin, it goes without saying that my father-in-law Li Shimin was the King of Qin back then, and he became the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty from the King of Qin.
Therefore, according to the principle of avoidance, the title of Prince Qin is unlikely to appear in the Tang Dynasty, just like Li Shimin once served as Shangshu Ling.
No one below him would have the opportunity to hold this position. It is said that in the mid-Tang Dynasty, Guo Ziyi, the hero of pacifying the Anshi Rebellion, was offered this position, but he did not dare to accept it and resigned.
Chapter completed!