Hearty laughter came from time to time in the Liangyi Palace, and the palace servants who served were all smiling... It is no exaggeration to say that since King Qin returned to the court to praise his merits in the fourth year of Wude, this palace has rarely seen so much laughter.
There were even fewer smiles on Miyagi's master's face.
Li Yuan asked many trivial matters with great interest, Li Shan answered them one by one, Li Jiancheng, and Li Shimin made fun additions from time to time.
Li Shimin knew too much about Li Shan and told him casually, while Li Jiancheng was deliberately gentle and knew many rumors about Li Shan.
Dongshan Restaurant is now unique in Chang'an City. Li Yuan even wanted to have a taste and asked about Yu Huchun.
Li Jiancheng was the first to talk non-stop, which probably meant that Yuhuchun Winery had been closed for more than half a month, and in the end it was Jingzhao Du Family who cooperated with Li Shan... Anyway, he didn't say anything good about Jingzhao Du Family.
Anyway, not many of the Du family in Jingzhao are serving as officials now. The only ones in Beijing are Du Yan and Du Ruhui, both of whom serve in Tiance Mansion.
Li Shimin's eyes collided with Li Shan's, and both of them were holding back laughter... It was now certain that Li Jiancheng didn't know that it was the prince's family who ordered Wei Qingsi to seal the Yuhuchun Winery.
"What Huairen has learned is quite complicated." Li Yuan thought for a while, "This time I was awarded the title of Duke of Guantao County for planning the war in Shandong, and this time I rescued Pingyang, what reward will Huairen want?"
Li Shan shook his head and said: "Since you call Your Majesty your uncle, you should call Princess Pingyang your third sister. Why do you ask for a reward?"
To be honest, as far as Li Shan saw today, Li Yuan is not yet an emperor. You don’t want it, but I insist on giving it!
Li Shan thought for a while and said, "I do have something to ask of Your Majesty."
Hearing the title "Your Majesty," Li Yuan's expression changed slightly, "Huairen is here."
"His Majesty previously granted food to 1,000 households in the city. Can it be replaced by a real grant?"
As soon as these words came out, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were a little stunned. Even the Duke only granted food to the city... In fact, he did not have a fief. The Duke who actually had a fief would not exceed one hand after many dynasties.
"One hundred households." Li Shan continued: "It's in a village dozens of miles away from Chang'an."
According to the household registration, the villagers of Zhujiagou do not exist. Most of the people who came from Shandong with Li Shan joined the Li family. These 100 households are mainly refugees who settled last year.
"Dongshan Temple?" Li Jiancheng's eyes lit up.
"Temple?" Li Yuan frowned, "Is there any elder in Huairen who is a monk?"
Li Jiancheng took a few steps forward and whispered a few words. Li Yuan suddenly said: "It was the temple that was ordered to be dismantled the year before last... Why wasn't it dismantled?"
"Then we have to ask Huairen." Li Jiancheng smiled and whispered a few more words.
Li Yuan laughed and said: "Du Ruhui is Erlang's right-hand man, but he is actually being teased by you... Who is Zen Master Wuchao? He has really practiced closed-mouth Zen?"
Li Shanqian laughed a few times and glanced at Li Shimin who was standing aside, "Zen Master Wuchao practiced closed-mouth meditation... for fifty-one years."
Li Shimin sneered and said, "I wonder how old Zen Master Wuchao is?"
"Fifty-one." Li Shan replied sarcastically: "But I really became a monk when I was young..."
What a euphemistic explanation... That Zen Master Wuchao is a mute.
Li Yuan laughed with tears streaming down his face and pointed at Li Shan tremblingly.
Li Yuan looked pretty good in his normal state, but with a smile like this, he showed his age. Li Shan thought in his heart... He didn't know how long Li Yuan could live in this life.
"Huairen wants this Dongshan Temple?"
Li Shan shook his head, "I returned from the south of the Yangtze River to Guanzhong, but failed to find relatives, so I settled in Zhujiagou outside Dongshan Temple. The villagers were friendly and took good care of me. Last year, I followed the army south, and dozens of villagers acted as personal guards, and there were many casualties."
"By the way, Nanyang seems to have become a monk at Dongshan Temple?" Li Yuan suddenly remembered Yuwen Zhaoyi's words.
After being silent for a while, Li Shan nodded and said, "That's true. Last year, I was trapped in Shandong. My mother went to Dongshan Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings, and she met Princess Nanyang."
Li Jiancheng was a little wary. After all, Yu Wenshiji worked part-time in Tiance Mansion. "Huairen has met Duke Ying?"
"I've seen it." Li Shan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Duke Ying visited Dongshan Temple several times...well, he was kicked out."
It is difficult to discuss this matter further, not because of Li Shan's life experience, but because Yu Wenshi abandoned his wife and children and married the head of Shouguang County of Li Tang clan.
Li Yuan asked a few questions, waved his hand and said: "I will give you a city of 1,000 households, and I will grant you a hundred households instead."
Tsk tsk, I really got a lot of benefits today. Li Shan didn't have time to evaluate it in his mind and thanked him repeatedly.
But the benefits have not yet been exhausted. Li Jiancheng smiled and said: "Father, Huairen is the first in the Jinshi list, and he has not yet gone to the civil service examination."
Li Jiancheng mentioned this matter in private yesterday. Li Yuan knew that if it weren't for Chen Shuda, Li Shan would have failed. He glanced at Li Shimin and asked, "What do you think, Erlang?"
"But it's up to my father to make the decision." Li Shimin looked calm.
Li Shan has not formally become an official yet, and both he and Li Shimin know the reason. It is simply Du Yan who persuaded Feng Lun... Once Li Shan was bitten by a snake, he was afraid of well ropes for ten years.
Li Shimin was also very unhappy. He had already revealed to Ling Jing that there was no need to worry about the selection of civil servants, but Li Shan had no reaction yet and had been imprisoned in Princess Pingyang's Mansion. He was only able to come out three days ago.
At this time, the palace people came to report, and Zhongshu, a senior official, ordered Yang Gongren to wait outside the palace.
Li Shan glanced sideways, Yang Gongren stepped inside, and what followed... was Cui Xin.
Cui trusted Zhongshu Sheren, who was in charge of drafting edicts, serving as attendants, announcing decrees, asking questions, accepting memorials, and managing the affairs of Zhongshu Province.
"Your Majesty, you have just received your reward..." Yang Gongren glanced at Li Shan before continuing: "Li Shan was granted the title of Duke of Guantao County?"
Before Li Yuan could speak, Cui Xin suddenly bowed down and said, "It is not the right way to be knighted for personal matters."
Li Shan looked up at the top of the palace with an expressionless face, "Do you hate me so much?"
I haven’t snatched your pak choi yet!
In fact, it was Li Shan who misunderstood this time... How could Cui Xin not know about Li Shan's meritorious service in the Shandong War? He was just afraid that Li Shan would be knighted for his diagnosis and treatment of Princess Pingyang.
"Yang Qing, what Cui Qing said is correct." Li Yuan said with a smile: "Huairen resigned because of this. I am determined to make him a knight. In fact, I am planning the Shandong war for Huairen."
Yang Gongren previously served as the general manager of Liangzhou to appease the northwest. He did not return to Beijing until more than a month ago to serve as Zhongshu Ling. He did not know much about the war in Shandong. He turned his head and glanced... Cui Xin had already stood up and retreated to the side.
Yang Gongren's visit this time was not for Li Shan, but for other important matters. But before he could speak, Li Yuan asked: "Is there a vacancy for Zhongshu Shengshe?"
"There are six people in the middle school, and one person is vacant."
Li Yuan nodded and said: "Huairen ranks first among the Jinshi scholars. His poetic talent spreads throughout Chang'an, and he is appointed as a member of Zhongshushe."
Li Shan was a little worried...I can copy poems, but drafting edicts...I really don't understand, and there is no place to copy them!
At this time, Cui Xin suddenly came out and said, "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"
Li Shan was overjoyed...the helper was here!
You did me this favor, and I swear to take good care of your daughter from now on!