The literati kept making noises, like a swarm of flies. It seemed that they were still puzzled.
Since they were confused, Li Tai made it clear: "As everyone guessed, Muchuan is the newly promoted bachelor of the Prince of Qin's Palace."
The sound was like a meteorite falling into the sea, causing waves to surge and the sea water to roll.
Unexpectedly, Muchuan is actually a bachelor of the Prince of Qin's Palace. This breaks the convention of the Prince of Qin's Palace!
The number of eighteen bachelors in the Qin Palace is fixed. Eighteen people are eighteen people. Even if one of them dies, he will not be replaced by his descendants. This is regarded as a lifelong honor and the official status recognition of the imperial court.
At this time, there was actually one more scholar among the eighteen bachelors, and he was also a young champion?
Everyone was as horrified as if they were suddenly informed of the end of the world. Their facial features opened and they became speechless.
But surprise is surprise, who can refuse to accept it?
During the period when Muchuan became the Minister of Household Affairs, he had made great achievements, worked conscientiously, and benefited the people.
What's more, Muchuan was so talented and talented, with so much knowledge and ability that he could be called the "number one" in the dynasty. Even Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and other veterans of the founding of the country could not compete with him.
People who are aware of current affairs immediately reacted and shouted: "The King of Qin is wise, Sir Muchuanmu deserves to be the bachelor of the Prince of Qin's Palace!"
This shout resonated with others, and others followed suit.
At that time, the entire tower was filled with bursts of shouts, and the sound was endless.
"The King of Qin is wise, Lord Muchuanmu deserves to be the bachelor of the Prince of Qin's Palace!"
At the same time, the back hall and imperial study room of the Chang'an City Palace.
On the throne of the golden dragon chair, Li Shimin, wearing a golden dragon uniform, was correcting the memorial.
Outside the palace, a young eunuch walked in quickly: "Report! Report to Your Majesty, there is news from the Chang'an City Poetry Association!"
"oh?"
Li Shimin put down the memorial and couldn't help but reveal a bit of surprise.
The poetry meeting, organized by the fourth son Li Tai, is an annual literary event in Chang'an City.
Although it is a grand event, it has the purpose of promoting the culture of the Tang Dynasty and selecting outstanding talents. For this reason, Li Shimin paid more attention to the poetry and prose conferences over the years.
Moreover, this year's poetry meeting is different from previous years. According to what the fourth prince Li Tai said, he seemed to have invited Muchuan to attend this year.
Over a cup of tea afterwards, Li Shimin listened to the eunuch's report and learned about the proceedings of the poetry meeting.
"Hahaha..." After Li Shimin learned about the situation, he couldn't help bursting into laughter.
During the poetry meeting, Li Tai actually announced Muchuan as the "Nineteenth Bachelor of the Prince of Qin's Palace". He was so bold and arbitrary!
You must know that the establishment of the "Eighteen Bachelors of the Prince of Qin's Palace" was approved by Li Shimin and was formed after layer upon layer of assessments.
Once it was formed, it could not be changed without Li Shimin's consent. As a result, the fourth son was so arrogant and made Muchuan the "Nineteen Scholars". Isn't this audacious?
However, Li Shimin did not feel angry about the fourth son's bold behavior, but instead felt a bit of appreciation.
Li Tai, the fourth son, has been different from others since he was a child. He has a free and unrestrained personality and amazing talents. He is quite similar to Li Shimin's style back then.
What's more, in Li Shimin's view, it is reasonable for Muchuan to become a "Nineteen Bachelor". After all, Muchuan is qualified.
At this time, Li Shimin took the Huang Jinshu just handed over by the young eunuch, which was copied by the clerk of the Prince of Qin's Palace, about the three poems of "Qingping Diao" written by Muchuan in the tower.
"The clouds are like the clothes, the flowers are like the face, the spring breeze is blowing the threshold, and the dew is rich..." Li Shimin was reciting "Qing Ping Tiao" composed by Muchuan repeatedly. The more he recited it, the more addictive he became, and the more he recited it, the more magical and wonderful he felt.
Could it be that Muchuan was a poet descended from the world to have such an unparalleled talent? It seems that he was underestimated.
Li Shimin thought so in his heart.
In the evening, the oblique sunlight penetrates the clouds and shines purple-gold light.
Chang'an City, Chang'an Tower, in the second-floor wing room, Muchuan and Li Tai were sitting on round chairs.
There were sumptuous dishes on the table, all cooked by Li Tai, who invited famous chefs. He heard that Muchuan loved to eat, so he specially organized a banquet to entertain him.
It's just that Muchuan's face was stiff and his facial features were tense, and he didn't seem very happy.
Seeing that Muchuan was depressed, Li Tai asked, "What's the matter? Muchuan, I have given you a banquet with good intentions, but you don't appreciate it?"
"Your Highness, didn't you see something from my expression?"
"I never look at other people's faces, even you Muchuan is no exception."
"Okay, let Weichen tell you... Weichen feels very dissatisfied!"
Why is Muchuan dissatisfied?
It's very simple. He participated in the poetry meeting just for the one hundred taels of silver from the "first place". As a result, he was disqualified from participating in the meeting because of the "Nineteen Bachelors of the Prince of Qin's Palace" awarded by Li Tai, which meant that he missed one for no reason.
One hundred taels of silver, how could he be satisfied?
Li Tai thought it was something, but it turned out to be something as trivial as sesame seeds.
"Master Mu, why should you care? It's just a mere hundred taels of silver."
"Your Highness, what you are saying is like asking a beggar why he doesn't eat minced meat. But you have to know that one hundred taels of silver is a lot! You can do a lot of things!"
One hundred taels of silver is what an ordinary citizen in Chang'an City spends for fifty years. It can buy hundreds of wild boars, a thousand hens, and three thousand kilograms of rice.
As a scholar from a poor background, Muchuan still knows the market prices of various products even though he is now the Minister of Household Affairs.
Li Tai felt helpless listening to Muchuan's complaint: "Master Mu, there is no need to bother about this matter."
Afterwards, you can see Li Tai applauding, and a maid came out with a bag.
Muchuan was delighted to see this familiar bag. Could it be that there was money in this bag?
When I took it, I saw that it was indeed the case. The silver of the snowflakes shone brightly in the sun, which was pleasing to the eye!
"Hehehe, thank you Your Highness! It's just that Your Highness...how much money is this?"
"Two hundred taels of silver."
"It's actually two hundred taels of silver, very good!"
Muchuan showed a greedy expression like a little thief who found a treasure. It seemed that this poetry meeting did not make a loss, but made a profit!
Li Tai, on the other hand, looked at Muchuan with an incredulous expression. He could not have imagined that Muchuan would be such a greedy person.
In the imperial court, people often hear people say that Mr. Mu, the Minister of Revenue, has a cool sleeve, does not like money, and is as talented as a god descending to earth. Now it seems that the rumors are indeed rumors.
"Mu Chuan, you love property so much, why are you always unwilling to accept rewards from your father in the court?"
"Why didn't I accept the reward?
If your majesty gives you a reward, I will take a lot of it!"
"Then do you still remember the last time you outsmarted the Goguryeo ambassador?
At that time, my father rewarded you with a thousand pieces of gold, but you only wanted a cook?"
When it comes to this matter, Li Tai remembers it particularly well.
After all, in the palace, Li Tai had seen all kinds of people. When it came to rewards, those people wanted high-ranking officials, generous salaries, gold, silver and jewelry.
