At this time, Fang Xuanling heard that he wanted to recommend the Minister of War, the Minister of War. Lin Yishan, the Minister of the Ministry of War, immediately nodded: "Just as Liang Guogong said! The minister also recommended the Minister of War to fight!"
Liu Hongji: "Wei Chen seconded the suggestion. The minister's spear skills are so powerful that there are few opponents in this dynasty. If he goes to the battle, he should be able to win this victory."
After hearing that everyone recommended the Minister of War, Li Shimin agreed, and then asked the second participant.
Chen Guogonghou Junji: "I think Niu Jinyuan, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, can take on this important task!"
Zhongshu ordered Shangguan Jin: "I second the proposal!"
Li Chengqian: "I second the proposal!"
Everyone admired Niu Jinyuan, the deputy commander of the imperial guards, saying that Niu Jinyuan's sword could cut iron and split stone with infinite power. If he participated in the meeting tomorrow, he would definitely win the second victory.
Li Shimin held a high position and was certainly far less familiar with military matters than these generals. Since they all recommended him so much, he agreed.
But just when Li Shimin was about to say yes, a voice came.
“I think it’s inappropriate!”
The person who spoke was none other than Gong Shangshu and Gong Shoude of the Ministry of Industry.
Gong Shoude's objection attracted Hou Junji, Shangguan Jin and others to stare at him with blazing eyes.
As for Muchuan, he looked at them with a spectator mentality. In fact, Muchuan knew why Hou Junji, Shangguan Jin and others were so excited. It was because Gong Shoude had touched their interests!
According to historical records, Crown Prince Li Chengqian was afraid that his younger brother Li Taihui would usurp his position as prince, so he launched a mutiny.
The people who participated in the mutiny together with Li Chengqian were Hou Junji and Niu Jinyuan.
Why do Li Chengqian and his gang admire Niu Jinyuan so much for participating in the competition?
The purpose is to let Niu Jinyuan make contributions and reach a high position. Only when Niu Jinyuan gains greater power will he be of greater help to Li Chengqian and the others.
Gong Shoude didn't know that Niu Jinyuan, Hou Junji and the others were in the same group, so he just came out to oppose it, which naturally made others unhappy.
Li Shimin asked: "Minister of Industry, why do you think it's inappropriate?"
"I have a more suitable candidate!"
There was a doctor named Sun Shitou in the Ministry of Industry, who was good at carpentry, hammers, and swords, and was famous for his broadsword.
Two months ago, Sun Shitou had a sword showdown with Niu Jinyuan by chance and won. For this reason, Gong Shoude believed that Sun Shitou's sword skills were better than Niu Jinyuan's. If he wanted to participate in the competition, Sun Shitou would definitely be the first.
When Li Shimin heard this, he naturally thought it made sense.
However, Hou Junji was dissatisfied and said: "No one knows whether this matter is true or false!"
Gong Shoude: "If it is true or false, why not call the doctor from the Ministry of Works and the deputy of the Imperial Guard to come and ask! You will know after you ask!"
Li Shimin agreed and called Sun Shitou and Niu Jinyuan over. After questioning, he learned that the matter was true. Sun Shitou had indeed defeated Niu Jinyuan in swordsmanship three months ago.
"As Weichen said, Weichen thinks that the doctor of the Ministry of Industry can take on this important responsibility!"
Gong Shoude highly recommends it.
However, Sun Shitou seemed timid and shook his head repeatedly: "Wei Chen did beat the deputy commander in swordsmanship, but it was a narrow victory... and he had a certain amount of luck."
When Sun Shitou said this, Gong Shoude gave him a fierce look.
In fact, a discerning person can tell at a glance that Gong Shoude wants to push Sun Shitou to a high position. If this battle can bring glory to the country and defeat Goguryeo, then Sun Shitou will definitely be promoted.
As a result, Sun Shitou's wooden head couldn't figure it out, and he actually gave up this perfect opportunity to others.
Compared with Sun Shitou, Niu Jinyuan seemed very domineering: "There is indeed a battle between the general and the doctor of the Ministry of Industry, but this battle is just a simple discussion and cannot be taken seriously."
It can be seen that Niu Jinyuan is very serious about this fight with Goguryeo. After all, this is an opportunity to make a contribution!
Sitting on the dragon throne, Li Shimin looked doubtful. It seemed that he didn't know who to choose for the battle.
Just then Muchuan said quietly: "Your Majesty, why don't you vote to decide?"
Li Shimin looked at Muchuan and said dullly: "Vote?
What is voting?"
The term voting originated in modern times, at least in the late Qing Dynasty. Naturally, people in the Tang Dynasty did not understand it.
So Muchuan began to explain in detail, saying that it meant the minority obeyed the majority, and let all the civil and military officials present make the choice, so that Li Shimin no longer had to worry so much.
Li Shimin was very happy after hearing this: "I see, Muchuan, you have really interesting ideas! Okay, just do what you said!"
So during the next tea time, dozens of officials present voted.
The voting results came out soon, and Sun Shitou was elected, with a difference of one vote!
This result is also shocking. After all, it seems that the deputy capital commander Niu Jinyuan is more reliable. In the end, everyone actually chose Sun Shitou!
Later, Muchuan noticed a scene, and it turned out that the King of Qin, Li Tai, was causing trouble.
Privately, Li Tai seemed to have lobbied other generals and civil servants to vote for Sun Shitou. As for why he did this, it is not difficult to understand. Li Tai may have known that Niu Jinyuan was Li Chengqian's man, so he gave the vote to Sun Shitou.
Of course, it is not ruled out that some people have the same idea as Muchuan, thinking that Sun Shitou is more powerful.
Qin Qiong has the same idea as Muchuan.
The reason is also simple. It is said that the louder the dog roars, the less likely it is to bite people. This Niu Jinyuan looks like a man who is strong on the outside but weak on the inside. I am afraid that it is difficult to succeed. For this reason, Muchuan chose Sun Shitou.
As for the final result of the competition?
It's none of Muchuan's business, he just wants to end this court meeting quickly and go back to finish his meal! Presumably Temujin Dali has already cooked a delicious meal.
At this time, after the second person to participate in the "blade" competition is selected, the next step is the third "corner" competition.
Jiaodui originated in ancient times and became popular since the Qin and Han Dynasties.
As for how the corner payment is carried out?
That is to push the opponent down! If there is any modern sport that is most similar to kabuta, it is sumo wrestling! In fact, in the Tang Dynasty, kabuta was already called sumo.
Now it was time to select people to participate in the fight, and all the civil and military officials were thinking of finding someone with great strength and a strong body.
Lin Yishan, Minister of the Ministry of War, immediately made a recommendation, saying that the Chang'an City Border Guard Army had a deputy general who was 2.3 meters tall, muscular and powerful.
After being recommended by Lin Yishan, other military attachés also recommended him.
Speaking of the "corner duel" activity, it is definitely easier to win if you have an advantage in size. If Liu Niu, the deputy general of the border defense army, is definitely not a problem.
Muchuan, as an outsider, stood aside while the civil servants and military generals were discussing, but Muchuan was distracted.
But at this moment, a gentle call came: "Brother Muchuan, brother Muchuan..."
