The next day, when there was just a hint of light in the sky,
I saw a group of courtiers standing neatly in the Jinluan Hall.
As Wang De's cry of going to court resounded throughout the hall, the ministers quickly stepped forward slowly.
After a brief discussion, Li Shimin opened his mouth to the ministers in front of him and said: "Yesterday I received news that Goguryeo and Japanese pirates are coming to visit us in the Tang Dynasty!"
As Li Shimin finished speaking, it was as if he had dropped a bombshell. The ministers present were filled with shock and disbelief.
At this moment, the expressions of some generals had become solemn.
One by one, with cold expressions, they spoke to Li Shimin in front of them: "Your Majesty, does this Goguryeo really think that I have no one in the Tang Dynasty?"
After saying this, the ministers present nodded quickly.
Everyone seemed to be filled with indignation and very angry.
Seeing everyone present, Li Shimin said indifferently: "Which of you is willing to receive the Goguryeo envoy?"
After hearing Li Shimin's inquiry, everyone present quickly shut their mouths.
You know, there's not even half a benefit to being an envoy.
On the contrary, if you don't do well, you will end up complaining.
If you take too much care of these envoys, I'm afraid you will be labeled a traitor.
But if these envoys are not taken care of, they will not be able to escape the charge of cheating on their errands and damaging the relations between countries!
How could this group of veterans in the court accept such a task?
Immediately, everyone lowered their heads and said nothing.
How could Li Shimin not know what these guys were thinking? His face immediately turned extremely gloomy and angry.
There is even an urge to step forward and teach these guys a lesson.
What a bunch of rubbish.
When they are no longer needed, they jump out one by one to show off their power.
When you really want to use them, do you stop talking?
This made Li Shimin's face turn pale and gloomy.
Li Shimin immediately opened his mouth and asked again indifferently.
"Is there anyone willing to go?"
Courtiers, you look at me and I look at you, but no one stands up.
On the contrary, Changsun Wuji, who was on the side, jumped out quickly.
The whole person's eyes were full of evil smiles.
Immediately, Changsun Wuji quickly opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin in front of him: "Your Majesty, I have someone I want to recommend!"
Li Shimin raised his head and glanced at Changsun Wuji in surprise, and then asked in confusion: "Oh? I wonder who you want to recommend?"
A sneer appeared on Changsun Wuji's lips, and he quickly said: "I recommend Muchuan!"
After hearing Changsun Wuji recommend Muchuan, everyone present looked like they were watching a good show.
Li Shimin's face suddenly turned ugly.
Although he also wanted to let Muchuan take responsibility, after all, Changsun Wuji said this matter, which made him feel very unhappy.
He was even thinking about whether giving Changsun Wuji too much power?
After thinking of this, Li Shimin's face turned very ugly and cold.
Changsun Wuji did not notice Li Shimin's state, but kept explaining to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, Muchuan is an unparalleled scholar, and he is a businessman. He must be able to receive the visiting envoys well!"
After hearing Changsun Wuji's words, a group of surrounding courtiers who relied on Changsun Wuji quickly agreed.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Muchuan is the number one scholar, and this is his chance to show off!"
"Your Majesty, Muchuan is still relatively young, so why not give him this opportunity?"
"I agree to let Lord Muchuan go!"
Seeing the excitement of the ministers, Fang Xuanling on the side said with some worry to Li Shimin in front of him: "Your Majesty, I do not recommend letting Muchuan go!"
Before Li Shimin could ask, Chang Sun Wuji and others retorted to Fang Xuanling without the slightest politeness.
"Sir Fang, Muchuan is still a young hero of our Tang Dynasty. Is it possible that you don't want to give him a chance?"
"Yes, Mr. Fang, young people should give them a chance to practice well!"
After Fang Xuanling heard so many objections, she stood there with a look of embarrassment.
And a group of generals, like Cheng Yaojin and others, wanted to help, but they were hesitant and couldn't say anything.
After all, they are not civil servants, and they do not know how to speak eloquently.
After Li Shimin looked at the one-sided situation, he felt a little helpless.
This matter is probably irreversible.
What's more, he had this idea originally, but now that these guys have brought it up, what if he just goes with their wishes?
After thinking about this, Li Shimin spoke directly to the ministers in front of him without thinking: "Okay, since everyone thinks so, then I agree!"
After hearing that Li Shimin agreed to Muchuan as the reception envoy this time.
Changsun Wuji almost laughed out loud.
As long as Muchuan serves as the receptionist, it is equivalent to falling into his hands. He has countless ways to deal with this guy.
After thinking of this, Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed with ferocious excitement.
Fang Xuanling wanted to say something else, but when he saw Li Shimin's eyes, he quickly shut his mouth.
He believed that His Majesty would never harm Muchuan, so he did not say another word.
As the court meeting ended, Fang Xuanling hurriedly came to the study where Li Shimin was.
When he entered the door, he saw Li Shimin observing a calligraphy.
"The emperor guards the country? The king dies in the country?"
After reading the words in front of him, Fang Xuanling felt a rush of blood.
He quickly opened his mouth to compliment Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty's words are truly unique and will definitely be passed down to future generations!"
After hearing Fang Xuanling's flattery, Li Shimin chuckled and shook his head and said, "These words were not said by me, but by Muchuan!"
Fang Xuanling raised his head in confusion, glanced at the words again, and sighed after a long time.
"Your Majesty, this eldest son Wuji will never let Muchuan go. How can you agree to let him serve as the receptionist? After all, he is a young man and it is impossible not to make mistakes!"
Li Shimin glanced at Fang Xuanling, smiled and explained.
"Of course I know that Changsun Wuji will take action against Muchuan, but I believe that this little guy will not be dealt with. He must have a way to crack it. If he really can't crack it, then I will not help him to prove his ability.
not enough!"
Fang Xuanling has been with Li Shimin for many years. After hearing Li Shimin's words, he immediately guessed what His Majesty really thought.
I'm afraid His Majesty wants to reuse Muchuan, otherwise it would be absolutely impossible for him to speak like this.
The reception this time was the test Li Shimin gave Muchuan.
If it is successfully completed, it will be destined to achieve great success in the future, and it will be awarded the title of marquis and prime minister.
If it is not completed, or if it is not completed well, I am afraid that he will not receive any promotion at all in the future and will be left to fend for himself.
After thinking of this, Fang Xuanling lowered his head and said nothing.
He knew Li Shimin's character too well, so he absolutely couldn't help in this matter.
As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, let alone an important minister like him in the court.
Therefore, he kept reminding himself in his heart that he must not interfere in this matter.
Even when you leave the palace for a while, you have to inform these old guys that they must not interfere in this matter. Otherwise, instead of helping Muchuan, you will harm him.
Li Shimin glanced at Fang Xuanling, smiled and nodded.
