I'm a marquis in Datang

Li Yuan smiled and said, "You, Du Erlang, are extremely rich. If the things you donate don't have a certain value, I won't accept them."

Du Qi said: "Your Majesty, although I have some small money, it's all external possessions, not worth mentioning. The things I donate can't be measured by money."

After Li Yuan heard it, he immediately became interested.

It cannot be measured by money.

So, what is it?

Li Yuan had an expectant look on his face, and said, "Whatever you want to offer, just hand it over."

"Bring it in!"

Du Qi gave an order.

Following Du Qi's instructions, at the entrance of the main hall, a young eunuch entered with a brocade box in his hand.Before entering the palace, Du Qi put the bamboo slips of "Tao Te Ching" in a brocade box, and he temporarily handed them to the little eunuch after entering the palace.

After all, entering the hall with a brocade box is unavoidably a little unsightly.

Du Qi took the brocade box from the young eunuch, held it in his hands, and said, "Please read it, Your Majesty!"

Li Yuan was very curious.

After Xiao Li took it over, Li Yuan quickly opened it and saw the bamboo slips of "Tao Te Ching" in the box.It's just that the bamboo slips are covered with high-quality silk cloth, so the contents cannot be seen.

Li Yuan pushed aside the silk cloth and took out the bamboo slips.

When Li Yuan saw the words "Tao Te Ching" at the top of the bamboo slips, he was not surprised at all, because such famous classics as "Tao Te Ching" are actually everywhere.

It's just that when Li Yuan saw the end, saw the seal, and the final signature, a brilliant look appeared on his old face.

smile.

Li Yuan claimed that his ancestors came from Lao Tzu, but in fact, this is what Li Yuan himself said, and it was to flaunt the identity of the Li family.There's no evidence for this at all.In other words, they are the royal family. Since they have said so, no one dares to object.

But with the "Tao Te Ching" it is different.

Li Yuan has good eyesight. After carefully looking at the bamboo slips, it is obvious that the bamboo slips and the engravings on the bamboo slips are quite old, at least hundreds of years old.Therefore, whether the bamboo slips of the "Tao Te Ching" were fabricated by the ancients or are authentic works, from Li Yuan's point of view, this is the original work.

Du Qi's "Tao De Jing" on the ground is equivalent to allowing Li Yuan to prove the origin of the Li family.

In an instant, Li Yuan thought about the arrangements for various things.

Li Yuan said: "Erlang, where did you find this "Tao Te Ching"?"

Du Qi replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this excerpt of "Tao Te Ching" is a book that Xinhua Wenxuan bought together when he came to collect ancient books with money. He sent it to me last night, so I will give it to Your Majesty today. delivered."

Li Yuan said: "Okay, okay, good boy."

At this moment, Li Yuan felt very relieved.

Li Yuandao: "Erlang, what reward do you want, just say it, I will agree."

Du Qi could feel Li Yuan's joy, he said: "Your Majesty takes care of me everywhere, if not for Your Majesty, I am afraid that I will

It was already a pile of dead bones.His majesty treats his minister with great kindness, and the minister was lucky enough to get a volume of "Tao Te Ching" and dedicate it to his majesty. It is a matter of course and does not need any rewards. "

Li Yuan said: "You boy, it's always like this."

Du Qi has never taken credit for it, and that's why Li Yuan admired Du Qi even more.He thought for a while, and suddenly he made up his mind, and said, "Erlang, you ordered the people below to shut up about the "Tao Te Ching" and not to talk about it again. As for your award, you have no desires or desires." , leave it to me to arrange."

Du Qidao: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, before I entered the palace, I had already ordered Qian to come again, so that he would not talk about the "Tao Te Ching", and let him forget about it. So, just don't worry, Your Majesty."

Li Yuan said: "That's good."

Du Qi didn't stay any longer, turned around and left.

Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li and asked Xiao Li to call Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda and Feng Deyi to discuss matters.After the four people entered the salute, they took their seats. Li Yuan said, "How is your discussion going on about the candidate for the county magistrate of Chang'an?"

Feng Deyi took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, now the East Palace has recommended a candidate. This person's name is Cui Ye, who comes from the Cui family of Qinghe. Cui Ye originally worked in the East Palace. He is capable and knows how to advance and retreat. He is not a bad person. "

Li Yuan nodded, looked at Pei Ji and the others, and said, "How many of you, are there other candidates?"

Chapter 265 Thunder Wrath

Thunder's Wrath

Pei Ji, Chen Shuda, and Xiao Yu all kept their eyes on their noses, their noses, their noses, and their hearts, and did not speak for the time being.

None of them came up with a candidate.

Donggong has already recommended someone, and recommending someone at this time is tantamount to making an enemy of Donggong, isn't this just asking for trouble?None of the few people present were unsophisticated, they were all extremely shrewd old foxes.

Li Yuan suddenly said: "Pei Qing, is there someone who can be elected to the Qin Palace?"

Pei Ji said: "Never!"

Li Yuan raised his eyebrows, a little surprised, but felt that this was in line with Li Shimin's character.Li Yuan believes that Li Shimin's character is bold and straightforward, not a person who hides his sword behind a smile.

It makes sense for Li Shimin not to recommend someone.

Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "Cui Ye is from the Qinghe Cui family. With such a background, it is not bad to be an official of the East Palace. It is not suitable to be the magistrate of Chang'an County."

Feng Deyi took the initiative: "Your Majesty, when it comes to ability, Cui Ye is capable. He is a suitable candidate for the county magistrate of Chang'an. Why is he not suitable?"

He asked directly.

Previously, because of Du Qi's matter, Feng Deyi's actions could not be concealed from others. After the news came out, the Qin Palace was already hostile to Feng Deyi and regarded him as a thorn in his side.

But Feng Deyi didn't care about anything.His original plan was to bet on both sides that he would not offend.Although the Prince Qin's Mansion is gone now, there is still the Prince's Mansion.

So Feng Deyi is now, apart from being ordered by the imperial court, he is also trying to find a way to get closer to the East Palace.So this time when discussing things, Feng Deyi answered directly.

Li Yuan said: "Feng Deyi, could it be that you have taken advantage of the big clan and want to help the big clan?"

Feng Deyi said: "Your Majesty, from the beginning to the end, I have never accepted any benefits from the big family. From the beginning to the end, I have been loyal to Your Majesty alone, and to the Tang Dynasty. The reason why Cui Ye is suitable, on the one hand, is that Cui Ye Ye was recommended by the East Palace, on the other hand Cui Ye is also suitable. The two reasons superimposed, and the minister made a suggestion. Cui Ye must be suitable for this official position."

Li Yuan said: "But I, I don't think it's appropriate."

Feng Deyi said loudly: "Your Majesty, as a king, how can he decide the appointment and removal of officials in the court because of his personal likes and dislikes. Such an arrangement is extremely inappropriate."

"The Art of War says that the Lord should not be angry and start an army, and the general should not be angry and go to war."

"It's the same reason. Your Majesty should not deny Cui Ye just because of his personal likes and dislikes, or because of the influence of emotions. This is inappropriate. As a king, he should coordinate in the middle and act impartially."

Feng Deyi said: "Your Majesty, please think twice."

"Hahaha…"