Datang: Stop pretending, you are a peerless expert

When he arrived in Chang'an City, Niu Er went home.

He bought a new house in Lizhengfang.

Li Xiaogong entered the imperial city and went outside the imperial study.

Niu Er recognized Su Yu as his eldest brother today, so he had to report such an important matter to Li Shimin.

When Eunuch Gao saw Li Xiaogong coming in, he immediately went in to report.

After entering the imperial study, Li Shimin asked, "Are you going to Sujiazhuang?"

Li Xiaogong replied: "Weichen just came back from Sujiazhuang."

Li Shimin has controlled the whereabouts of all the ministers in the court since the bad guys were in his hands.

Ask whoever you want.

Li Xiaogong went to Sujiazhuang, of course Li Shimin knew about such an important matter.

"What is that kid doing?"

Li Shimin asked.

He was still thinking about Su Yu's affairs with him.

Although it was only a few million pennies, not too much, but that feeling was very uncomfortable.

"The son-in-law is planning to build a house, and Lao Chen will start work soon."

Li Xiaogong replied.

Hearing that work will start soon, Li Shimin is in a better mood.

Once Yongyangfang is built, he can make money back.

"In addition, there is one more thing that I have to report to the emperor."

Li Xiaogong said.

"Well, tell me, what did this kid do again?"

Li Shimin asked.

Li Xiaogong said: "That Niu Er followed Weichen to Sujiazhuang today."

"I just wanted to thank the son-in-law, but something happened unexpectedly."

Li Xiaogong wanted Li Shimin to be mentally prepared.

Li Shimin asked: "Accident? What accident?"

Li Xiaogong replied very carefully: "That Niu Er recognized Su Yu as his eldest brother."

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Li Shimin almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"Why did you suddenly have a younger brother?"

Li Shimin exclaimed.

Li Xiaogong said with a chuckle: "This incident is very unexpected, I also thought of it."

Li Shimin frowned, knocked on the table without speaking.

"What is the identity of that Niu Er?"

Li Shimin asked.

Li Xiaogong replied: "Farmer, he used to be in Lantian County, but later because the tyrants robbed his father's land, the family was exiled to Chang'an City."

Li Xiaogong sent someone to investigate this matter.

Li Shimin got up and walked around the imperial study for a few times, and said unwillingly: "This brat..."

"Eunuch Gao, draw up a decree."

Eunuch Gao came in immediately and took out a pen and paper.

After waiting for a long time, Li Shimin did not speak.

"Forget it, let Hejian Wang find him an errand."

"If I use imperial decree to appoint him an official, I'm afraid the government and the public will criticize him."

After all, Li Shimin still did not issue an imperial edict.

The king of Hejian immediately bowed and said, "My minister complies with the order."

Li Xiaogong is willing to do this matter.

It is not only to obey the imperial decree, but also to give Su Yu face, why not do it?
"Well, let's go."

Li Shimin waved his hand.

King Hejian came out of the palace, and immediately went to the house of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Du Ruhui, to discuss.

After entering the Du mansion, Du Ruhui hurriedly greeted him.

"The king of Hejian is here, and the scorpion is shining."

Du Ruhui smiled.

Li Xiaogong said: "Okay, don't do this with me."

"I have something to talk to you about."

The two entered the study and closed the door.

"But the emperor has a secret decree?"

Du Ruhui asked.

Such a mysterious appearance, Du Ruhui probably is a big deal.

King Hejian smiled and said, "It's a big thing, but it's also a small thing."

Du Ruhui didn't understand.

Li Xiaogong said: "Do you know Niu Er?"

Du Ruhui nodded and said, "I heard that the nouveau riche who demolished Yongyangfang. What's the matter?"

The past two days have been full of Niu Er's rumors.

Li Xiaogong said: "Niu Er recognized Su Yu as the eldest brother, the emperor wants to give him an official position, let me handle it."

"I'm here to find you, Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

Du Ruhui was surprised and said, "Why did King Hejian spread rumors? Did Su Yu ever have brothers? Didn't you also believe the rumors?"

Du Ruhui is very clear about the matter of Sujiazhuang.

A few of them are regular visitors to Sujiazhuang.

Su Yu never had any younger brothers.

The relationship between Niu Er and Su Yu was all imagined by everyone.

King Hejian smiled and said, "It didn't exist before, but now it does."

"Just now, Niu Er recognized Su Yu as his eldest brother, and Su Yu also recognized him."

Du Ruhui was shocked.

So, this Niu Er really became Su Yu's relative?

"Is the emperor aware of this?"

Du Ruhui asked in surprise.

Li Xiaogong laughed and said: "Didn't I just say that, this is what the emperor meant."

Du Ruhui clicked his tongue and said, "What kind of luck has this Niu Er got involved with Su Yu?"

"Is his family's ancestral grave on fire? Ancestors accumulated virtue?"

Du Ruhui envied Niu Er.

Thinking about myself, although I knew Su Yu very early and had a good relationship, I didn't know Su Yu as a brother.

Niu Er is a poor man, he can reach the sky in one step.

"Okay Cai Guogong, tell me, what official position will you give?"

Li Xiaogong laughed.

Du Ruhui wondered: "I have worshiped Su Yu, so I can't give you any official position."

"It's not up to him to choose by himself, and give him what he wants."

Su Yu can pick whatever comes from the Tang Dynasty.

Li Xiaogong laughed and said: "Cai Guogong, this Niu Er is Su Yu's man, although he can give anything he wants."

"But didn't you find out? The emperor could have sold Su Yu directly, but he didn't."

Li Xiaogong has something to say.

Du Ruhui thought for a moment, and immediately understood.

"The emperor was worried that he would not be able to do it for the senior officials, and instead said that Su Yu had a problem."

After all, Niu Er was born as a commoner and did not understand government affairs.

It is estimated that if you don't know a few big characters, a high-ranking official will definitely not be able to do it.

If something goes wrong, the ruling and opposition parties will say Su Yu's fault.

At that time, Li Shimin was not selling favors to Su Yu, but looking for trouble.

Li Xiaogong nodded slightly and said: "Exactly."

Du Ruhui pinched his beard and thought for a while, then said, "In that case, why not give him a county magistrate?"

"The county magistrate is a big official to Niu Er, and even if it messes up, it's just a county thing."

"If you do well, you will be promoted later."

Li Xiaogong shook his head and said, "Is the county magistrate too young?"

Du Ruhui smiled and said: "It's not too young, no matter how big it is, I'm afraid he really can't do it."

"As for the county magistrate, I'll find another experienced county magistrate to help me, and I'll learn it slowly."

Li Xiaogong felt reasonable.

"It's so, I'll go to Niu Er's house and talk about it."

Li Xiaogong got up to leave.

Du Ruhui stayed and said, "The king of Hejian finally came here, won't you have a drink or two?"

Li Xiaogong usually stays at home when he retires from court, this is a way to avoid suspicion and protect himself.

Li Xiaogong said in a low voice: "Cai Guogong, you and I are important ministers in the court."

"If it wasn't for the emperor's order today, let me discuss it with you."

"I will definitely not enter your house, so avoid suspicion."

Du Ruhui doesn't know the truth of this.

"The king of Hejian said it was open, so I won't keep him anymore, just walk slowly."

If Du Ruhui didn't stay, it would be unreasonable, so he opened his mouth.

It's a good thing for Li Xiaogong to talk about it.

Li Xiaogong cupped his hands and went out to Niu Er's house.

Lizheng Square.

Niu Er and his wife just arrived home.

It's a big house, but there's no one in it.

They just moved here from Yongyangfang, and they are still a little uncomfortable.

It stands to reason that such a big house must have some servants and maids to take care of it, and two people can't take care of it.

But they usually do small jobs for others as servants, and they have never used others.

So there was no servant.

"Son, mother never expected to live in such a nice house in her life."

The old woman walked here and there to look, whatever she looked at was good.

Niu Er smiled and said, "It's not thanks to Brother Su, it wasn't for his help, we are still in the broken house."

Speaking of Su Yu, the old woman worshiped the sky and read: "Yes, God bless you."

The two were strolling around the house when Li Xiaogong brought someone in.

The two hurriedly greeted them.

"Meet the king."

Niu Er bowed down.

The old lady also worshiped.

Li Xiaogong hurriedly supported him, and said: "You are Su's son-in-law's younger brother now, this king can't stand your bowing down anymore."

Niu Er laughed, very embarrassed.

"This king is here to tell you that the emperor appointed you to be the magistrate of Lantian county."

"You are ready to report to the Ministry of Officials in a few days and find Cai Shangshu."

"That is where your ancestral home is. Although it is not in accordance with the etiquette to return to your hometown to be an official, it is very kind to you."

"Go back to Lantian County and be an official."

Li Xiaogong said.

Niu Er is overjoyed, the county magistrate is a very important official to him.

The old lady paid homage to the sky again: "It's all under the blessing of Prince Su, I'm going to burn incense."

Li Xiaogong said some polite words, and went back to Chongrenfang first.