"It's still because of the Turkic incident. Ashinadur and Ashina Shibobi are still fighting. The DPRK is thinking about whether it can support one side to stabilize the situation in the Mobei grassland."
After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he waited for Zhang Yang's reaction. Seeing that he still had a leisurely look on his face, he asked, "You were able to deal with the Tubo and Tuyuhun affairs back then. How do you feel about the Turkic affairs this time?"
"I don't have any thoughts. There are so many talented people in the court, and what can I, a young official, say?"
Li Chengqian nodded, "There are indeed many capable people in the court, and everyone has many opinions. Your official position is too low and you really have no say in the court."
Zhang Yang said quickly: "It doesn't matter if the position is lower. Your Majesty definitely wants me to start training from a lower position. That's right! It's training."
These words almost moved me.
Li Chengqian's expression was pertinent, "It's rare for you to understand my father's painstaking efforts. Sure enough, I didn't misjudge you."
What does Li Chengqian mean?
Are you becoming more and more satisfied?
It's too late for me to resign.
Li Chengqian stood up again, "I'll take my leave now."
"His Royal Highness, walk slowly, take these tea leaves with you."
Zhang Yang quickly handed over a bag of tea.
In the palace, Li Shimin was reviewing the memorial, and Li Chengqian came to the Ganlu Hall to salute, "Father, I have visited Zhang Yang."
Li Shimin remained focused, "Is this Zhang Yang really pretending to be sick?"
Li Chengqian replied: "I think it's not like he's pretending to be sick, but more like he's recovering from the cold."
Li Shimin came up with a decree, "Confess Zhang Yang as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and add Zhongshu Shengshe to participate in the discussion, and grant Princess Runan an expanded fief of 100 acres, and the food court will remain unchanged."
Li Chengqian thought about his father's will and was able to capture the Hexi Corridor without losing a single blow. His contribution was already great. However, his father's reward was a bit small after all. Perhaps his father was worried that Zhang Yang would be given too many rewards at such a young age to prevent Zhang Yang from being too proud.
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Zhang Yang was given the official position of Minister of Rites, and he was not an ordinary civil servant when he entered the Zhongshu Province as a minister. He also gave Yue'er a fief.
This fief belongs to Yue'er, and what is actually given to Zhang Yang is just a minister, with no other substantial rewards.
Come to think of it, my father had good intentions.
Seeing Li Chengqian still standing in the hall, Li Shimin said, "Is there anything else?"
Li Chengqian quickly handed over a bag of tea, "This is the tea that Zhang Yang gave to Erchen. Erchen wanted to give some to his father. This is newly roasted."
Li Shimin was startled when he heard about the tea. Last year's tea was indeed almost finished and he just wanted to refill it.
Li Shimin's expression was dull, "Just put it aside."
Seeing that his father was still reviewing the memorial, Li Chengqian took some of the rest and left it all with his father before leaving.
After reviewing several memorials, Li Shimin said to the young eunuch on the side: "Send a message to Lu Zhaolin that the tea leaves are ready for frying. Let him try to see if he can make tea this year."
"Here."
The four of us worked hard until the afternoon and finally finished sorting all the tea leaves.
Zhang Yang lay on the recliner, and Li Yue tapped his back, "Husband, are you strong enough now?"
"Okay, okay." Zhang Yang said with a look of enjoyment.
"Will it be better here?" Li Yue kept beating with her little fist.
"Well, I feel much more comfortable."
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"Your Majesty's decree has arrived!"
A eunuch stood at the door and interrupted the couple's warm moment.
Li Yue quickly saluted.
Somewhat reluctant to enjoy this kind of enjoyment, Zhang Yang had no choice but to stand up.
The young eunuch read: "The prince-in-law Zhang Yang has made great achievements in negotiating with the envoys from various countries. He has been granted the title of Minister of Rites, the title of Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and the title of Princess Jingyang has been extended by one hundred acres."
After reading it, the little eunuch smiled and said, "Explain the decree."
Li Yue stretched out her hands and respectfully accepted the decree.
The little eunuch asked someone to hand over his official uniform, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the consort, congratulations to your highness the princess, I will take my leave first."
Li Yue happily held the imperial edict and official uniform with a look of admiration, "My husband has been promoted!"
Zhang Yang smiled bitterly, "Yes, I've been promoted, what should I do?"
Li Yue said: "Let's drink and celebrate tonight. I'll give my husband a slap on the back."
Lying down again and enjoying his wife's back slap, Zhang Yang became more and more confused about why he was promoted.
"What is the official position of Zhongshu Shengsheren?"
Hearing her husband's question, Li Yue also wondered: "I'm not very clear either."
Aunt Wang said: "Zhongshu Shengsheren is not a small civil servant. He usually organizes eucalyptus papers for Shangguan and can also give memorials and discuss matters. This is a position that many scholars want. After entering Zhongshu Sheng
You can discuss many important matters between the DPRK and China."
Listening to Aunt Wang's words, Li Yue hit her back even harder.
This promotion will lead to going to court.
The official uniform looked very shabby. Sure enough, it was leftover from someone else's clothes. Li Yue washed it overnight, and the color faded after just one wash.
Then put it on the stove and dry it over fire.
Li Yue admired this official uniform, as if she saw her husband looking majestic in official uniform.
The first bad thing about getting promoted is getting up early and going to court before dawn.
Li Yue came to urge Zhang Yang to get up.
Unexpectedly, Li Yue, who usually sleeps a lot, could wake up so early.
Li Yue brought the official uniform and said, "Husband, please put it on quickly and let me see."
Zhang Yang put on his official uniform as he was told. Li Yue looked at it for a long time and said, "My husband looks good in anything he wears."
Seeing that his wife hadn't even combed her hair, Zhang Yang touched her little head and said, "You wash up first, and I'll make breakfast for you."
"Um."
Time was very tight, so Zhang Yang simply made a bowl of vegetable porridge.
A bowl of vegetable porridge with pickled radish for breakfast, a meal to start with.
The two aunts also came to the yard early.
Zhang Yang finished the porridge in the bowl and said, "As soon as I get promoted, you have to get up early too."
Li Yue grinned, with some vegetable leaves still stuck to her teeth.
"I went to court."
"Well, do your best as an official! Maybe you will be promoted again tomorrow."
Zhang Yang paused, wanted to say something but shook his head and hurried to court. In the eyes of his wife, it seemed that he could get promoted if he wanted to.
Walking along Zhuque Street, the first thing I noticed when I was wearing official uniform was that the officers and soldiers passing by on patrol were respectful when I saw them.
Even the vendors who got up early were full of smiles.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Walking quickly into the Suzaku Gate, there are already many courtiers here.
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong were eating a piece of cake while walking towards Chengtianmen. Everyone was in a hurry, and they looked very down-to-earth as they ate breakfast while rushing.
Cheng Yaojin noticed an unfamiliar face at a glance.
Qin Qiong also noticed Zhang Yang and stepped forward and asked, "The prince-in-law is also coming to court?"
Seeing Qin Qiong, Zhang Yang raised his hands and said, "Yeah, hahaha... I just got promoted."
Cheng Yaojin took out a piece of cake and said, "You haven't eaten it yet. Can you eat some?"
Zhang Yang waved his hand, "I've eaten at home."
Cheng Yaojin chewed the cake in his mouth and said, "It's better for young people to get up early. I haven't had a hot meal in the morning for a long time."
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguoyuedu to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. Yeguoyuedu is available for Android and Apple.]
Qin Qiong also smiled helplessly.
While eating the cake, Cheng Yaojin kept looking at Zhang Yang.
More and more officials were walking from Zhuque Gate to Chengtian Gate. No one spoke much, and there was only the sound of hurried footsteps all around.
Following a group of courtiers to the Chengtian Gate, Zhang Yang also noticed Li Xiaogong and the sleepy Xu Jingzong standing behind them.
Many of them were strangers, and this was the first time in two lifetimes that they had gone to court.
With a loud shout from a eunuch, the Chengtian Gate slowly opened, and everyone stepped in and walked all the way towards the Tai Chi Hall.
It was still the same quiet, with only footsteps and no one even whispering to each other.
His clothes were pulled open, Zhang Yang looked sideways and looked at Li Xiaogong.
Zhang Yang whispered: "Why did I get promoted?"
Li Xiaogong whispered: "How do I know? After entering the palace, you and Xu Jingzong stood behind me."
"okay."
Following Li Xiaogong's footsteps, Zhang Yang walked towards Tai Chi Hall, and Xu Jingzong behind him also smiled.
Li Xiaogong looked at Zhang Yang again, realized something was wrong, and stopped, "Damn it! Where's your Wat Ban?"
Zhang Yang scratched his head and whispered: "Damn! I forgot."
Xu Jingzong happened to meet him and handed him a wat tablet.
"Thank you very much." Zhang Yang said with cupped hands.
"You're welcome." Xu Jingzong said with a smile.
A small group of two ministers, a minister, and the Ministry of Rites was formed.
The Tai Chi Palace is much bigger than I imagined. I wouldn’t know how majestic the palace is unless I see it with my own eyes. I wonder how much manpower it takes to build such a Tai Chi Palace.
As everyone entered the Tai Chi Hall, everyone stood quietly in their positions.
Zhang Yang looked around and saw Li Chengqian in front of the class.
With another loud shout, Li Shimin walked into the palace, the officials saluted, and Zhang Yang also pretended to salute.
Li Shimin was sitting on the throne. He glanced at the courtroom and saw an unfamiliar face. Zhang Yang was relieved after confirming it.
This Zhang Yang is still a good piece of jade, and it won't be too bad after polishing it properly.
It's just that this kid has a lazy nature. He won't do anything unless he is roasted on the fire.
We still need to polish him up, Li Shimin nodded slightly.
At the beginning of the morning, each department reported on the affairs of each department.
From this year’s spring planting all the way to city and border defense.
Unknowingly, I fell asleep again, and my eyes closed unconsciously.
Xu Jingzong behind him pushed himself, and Zhang Yang felt refreshed. His feet were a little sore after standing for a while.
After all, it’s been an hour. Where did this come from?
It's better to endure it a little longer.
"I think it would be best to let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter."
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites still has to take care of this year's festival, and we don't have enough manpower to handle it."
When he heard about the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yang took a deep breath and opened his eyes to see Li Xiaogong and Changsun Wuji arguing.
Changsun Wuji bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is common practice for the Ministry of Rites to receive foreign ministers. Minister Zhang of the Ministry of Rites can also deal with the Tibetan envoys and the Tuyuhun envoys. I think I can handle it."
Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhang Yang stood still and asked if it was time to walk out of the morning class by himself.
Seeing Xu Jingzong behind him push him, he winked again.
Li Shimin whispered: "What does Zhang Shilang mean?"
Zhang Yang took another deep breath, walked out of the courtroom and glanced at Li Shimin quietly, "Your Majesty, I can't do it."
"Um?"
Everyone in the class was talking about it.
Li Shimin looked at Zhang Yang distressedly, "What do you mean when you say no?"
Xu Jingzong quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Minister Zhang means that he is willing to take on this important task."
I think you, Xu Jingzong, are reliable and skilled enough. I give you a thumbs up.
The siege was relieved, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Shimin said: "In this case, let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter. If nothing happens, we can withdraw from the court."
After speaking, Li Shimin sat for a while, then stood up and left.
The ministers saluted again.
After finishing speaking, the ministers left one after another.
Changsun Wuji looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Since you are still from Zhongshu Sheng, you will come to Zhongshu Sheng today."
Zhang Yang hesitated and said: "Zhao Guogong, isn't it inappropriate for me to have two official positions?"
Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "I hold three official positions, what did I say?"
With three positions, there is really a shortage of people in the DPRK.
After everyone had almost left, Li Xiaogong, Xu Jingzong, and Zhang Yang were still standing in the Tai Chi Hall.
Zhang Yang said doubtfully: "I just took a nap, what on earth does our etiquette department need to handle?"
Li Xiaogong sighed: "Why did you agree to the Turkic matter?"
"Didn't I say I can't do it?" Zhang Yang looked at Xu Jingzong again, "Why did you agree to it?"
Xu Jingzong looked troubled, "Your Majesty asked your ministers to take on important responsibilities, and I cannot refuse."
Zhang Yang looked at Li Xiaogong.
Li Xiaogong nodded, "Since Your Majesty has said so, we can only go through fire and water."
The three of them walked out of the Tai Chi Hall together, and Zhang Yang asked again: "Is it possible that I still need ministers to do things that are obviously impossible to do?"
Xu Jingzong said in a low voice: "It can be said tactfully, but His Majesty has already said so at that time, so we can no longer refuse."
"You didn't tell me earlier!"
"I didn't even expect this, even my subordinates."
Li Shimin was walking on the way to Li Zheng Palace, followed by Li Chengqian.
"Isn't it good for me? He really dares to say that." Li Shimin sneered.
"Father, this Zhang Yang is only going to court for the first time, so he must not understand the rules." Li Chengqian explained.
Li Chengqian was a loyal man and was kind and kind to others.
Li Shimin shook his head and sighed again.
The three of them came to the door of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. At this moment, there was a little fat man in the yamen. He was looking through the eucalyptus papers of the Ministry of Rites.
Li Tai noticed the three people standing at the door, "Are you back?"
The three of them then walked into the government office, each with a sad look on their face.
Zhang Yang sat down and relaxed his feet. It was really hard to go to court this morning. He had to get up before dawn, and his feet were sore from standing.
The problem is that I picked up a hot potato in the court hall.
After a while, officials from Menxia Province brought in boxes of eucalyptus scrolls.
These officials said respectfully: "These are Turkic scrolls from previous years. Please take a look at them."
There are hundreds of these eucalyptus rolls in each big box.
Li Tai pestered Zhang Yang and said with a smile, "Is it fun to go to court? Does your legs feel sore from standing there?"
Zhang Yang made a sad face and said nothing.
Li Tai added: "I have been here a few times, but it's so torturous. I didn't expect it's your turn now, hahaha!"
This little fat guy was smiling so happily that I really wanted to slap him, hang him up and whip him.
Xu Jingzong had already picked up the eucalyptus scroll and started reading it. This guy was quite serious about his work, and he had already read three or four volumes in a short while.
Li Xiaogong simply slept on the table.
Zhang Yang picked up a eucalyptus scroll, frowned and said, "His Royal Highness, King Wei, can you please stop laughing so silly."