Chapter 8 Becoming the number one scholar and marrying a princess?
Cheng Yaojin and others, who were originally smiling, were all stunned when they heard Li Shimin's cold drink.
They looked at Li Shimin on the dragon throne with surprised expressions, quite confused.
What is going on? Wasn't His Majesty very satisfied just now? Why did he suddenly change his face?
Muchuan did not change at all, as if he was not the one being scolded.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the task of winning the position of Huiyuan."
"Get reward: potato seeds."
Now the system has mentioned that he has completed the task, which means that Li Shimin has recognized his identity as Huiyuan.
But now, he didn't need to guess that this scolding was probably a slap on his face.
"Your Majesty, the common people are guilty!"
Muchuan didn't say anything nonsense, and answered with a smile and cupped his hands.
Li Shimin looked at Muchuan who was smiling and couldn't help but understand that this little guy had seen through his thoughts a long time ago? Now he was cooperating with his acting.
The more Li Shimin looked at Muchuan, the more satisfied he became.
This little guy is a leader among the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty, both in terms of character and talent.
But young people should give it a good beating.
Li Shimin immediately patted the table coldly and said: "Mu Chuan, the state has national laws and the family has family rules. You openly bribed the examiner. Although you are talented and learned, you must not go without punishment!"
Muchuan didn't say anything nonsense, he nodded directly and replied: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true, please punish me!"
After hearing what Li Shimin said, Cheng Yaojin jumped out with worry on his face.
"Your Majesty, I don't think Muchuan is to blame for this matter. If he hadn't sent the bribe, I'm afraid his reputation would have been lost long ago!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Changsun Wuji on the side responded as if he was grasping at straws: "Gong Lu, do you mean that all talented people in the future can become Huiyuan through bribery?"
Cheng Yaojin's face suddenly turned red.
He was a military commander himself, how could he possibly defeat Changsun Wuji?
After seeing Cheng Yaojin hesitating, Changsun Wuji looked at Muchuan with a proud face.
Brat, I don’t think you’ll die this time?
Li Shimin raised his head and asked Changsun Wuji beside him: "Auxiliary machine, what do you think I should do with Muchuan?"
After hearing the inquiry, Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed with murderous intent.
He hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes that the law of the country is unbreakable, I feel that I should kill him as a warning to others!"
"Hiss~."
Some ministers in the court took a deep breath secretly and kept thinking in their hearts.
This Changsun Wuji is really ruthless, every word is a move to kill.
"Xuanling, what's your suggestion?"
Li Shimin nodded to Changsun Wuji, then turned to Fang Xuanling beside him and said.
Fang Xuanling lowered her head and thought for a while, then slowly spoke.
"Your Majesty, this Muchuan man is indeed very talented, but he also openly accepted bribes. He can be exempted from the death penalty, but he cannot escape the living crime and should be punished!"
Cheng Yaojin and others breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Fang Xuanling's words.
They were afraid that Fang Xuanling would be like Changsun Wuji. If that were the case, no one would be able to save Muchuan!
Fortunately, Fang Xuanling did not join Changsun Wuji.
"Keming, what do you think?"
Li Shimin was a little hesitant and asked Du Ruhui again.
Du Ruhui glanced at Fang Xuanling and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I agree with Master Fang's method!"
After hearing the suggestions from his right-hand man, Li Shimin finally made the decision.
"Okay, pass on my decree and fine Xingkehui Yuan Muchuan with ten years' salary!"
Wang De nodded quickly and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Changsun Wuji and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty looked at Li Shimin with shock on their faces.
You know, this is ten years of salary!
However, they also know that the Mu family is a big family in the city. It can be seen from the two hundred thousand taels they directly paid for the bribe. The family has a lot of wealth and is not short of money at all.
So ten years' salary is nothing to Muchuan.
No matter how angry Changsun Wuji was, he could not change the result.
He sighed deeply helplessly, and stood there without saying a word as if he had lost his soul.
On the contrary, Cheng Yaojin was as proud as if he had taken stimulants.
When he saw Changsun Wuji being defeated, he felt excited.
"Wang De, bring me a pen!"
Li Shimin took the brush and started writing quickly on the imperial edict.
After a long time, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.
Wang De hurriedly and respectfully picked up the imperial edict and read it loudly.
"Your Majesty has decreed that Muchuan is outstanding in literary talent and worried about the country, so he has appointed him as the number one scholar..."
As Wang De finished announcing the decree, everyone hurriedly raised their hands to Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Wei Zheng looked at Li Shimin as if he had thought of something.
He hurriedly stood up and reminded: "Your Majesty, I remember that you have made a marriage contract before, and you want to give it to this number one scholar."
Li Shimin, who was originally smiling, suddenly fell down after hearing Wei Zheng's reminder.
Changle was the apple of his eye, not even equal to all the princesses put together.
When we made a marriage contract before, we just said it casually.
Now that Wei Zheng mentioned it, Li Shimin felt a little reluctant to let go.
Muchuan, on the other hand, was obviously taken aback. He looked up at Li Shimin in surprise.
Just from Li Shimin's reaction, Muchuan knew in his heart that the princess in this engagement was definitely not a simple person.
Looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, there is probably only one princess who can be like Li Shimin.
That is Princess Li Lizhi of Changle.
As her name suggests, Li Lizhi was known as the most beautiful woman in the early Tang Dynasty.
She is also good at painting and is a famous and talented woman.
The most important thing is that Li Lizhi, as the eldest daughter of Li Shimin, enjoys a lot of favors, but she does not show any pride at all, which is commendable.
As a time traveler, Muchuan was also very yearning for and curious about the jewel in the palm of the Tang Dynasty.
When Muchuan thought of this, he subconsciously rushed towards Changsun, who was shaking all over and blushing.
Seeing Changsun Chong's furious look, Muchuan had a wicked smile on his face.
According to history, Princess Changle was going to marry Changsun Chong, but now that she has traveled through time, she can only feel sorry for this guy.
Changsun Chong could only feel the rage in his heart at this moment. He wished he could devour Er Muchuan alive in front of him.
This guy is totally taking advantage and acting like a good boy. We must not let him succeed!
Changsun Chong hurriedly looked at his father, his eyes full of prayer.
How could Changsun Wuji not know what his son was thinking? He immediately sighed deeply.
Now that things are like this, he has no good solution.
Now he can only pray that His Majesty refuses. Only in this way can he have the opportunity to make a good plan for his son.
Li Shimin lowered his head in deep thought and remained silent for a long time.
Although Muchuan was unparalleled in talent and learning, he had not yet become an official in the court.
No one knows whether he is an armchair strategist or a genius in governing the country.
After thinking of this, Li Shimin decided to continue investigating for a while and said that after all, Changle was his treasure.
Li Shimin cleared his throat, glanced around and said: "Changle is still young now, so there is no rush to get married. It won't be too late to make a decision after I ask Changle clearly!"
Before anyone else could answer, Changsun Wuji hurriedly jumped out to support: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Wei Zheng glanced at Li Shimin and shook his head helplessly.
After all, Li Shimin didn't directly deny it, he just asked Chang Le because he had no way to force it.
Li Shimin waved his hand with a complicated expression and directly announced his resignation.
