Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the game is to touch the Princess Changle

"Qingque, you have a good temperament and look like a human being now!" Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and said with satisfaction.

Li Tai, who originally weighed nearly 180 kilograms, lost nearly 40 kilograms in a few months.

Everyone thought that Li Shimin's words were a compliment, but Li Tai always felt that something was wrong.

Li Tai gritted his teeth and said respectfully: "Thank you, father, for your compliments!"

"How is your paper mill doing now?" Li Shimin was busy playing mahjong and asked without turning his head.

Wait, Gang Wutong!"

After Li Shimin finished the cards, Li Tai continued to answer.

"Replying to the father, the paper mill now has a high output. More than 20 workers can produce more than 20,000 sheets of paper a day."

If they dig 20 or 30 more soaking pools, the output will be even higher, but they have to solve the printing technicians first.

"Really? How does the quality and cost of paper compare with the past? "Li Shimin asked excitedly, and everyone stopped playing mahjong.

"Father, the quality of the paper is much better than the paper produced by the previous noble families, and the cost of a hundred sheets of paper is less than five cents.

The paper size of the papermaking workshop is different from before, and we customize the paper size according to demand."

Li Tai answered all the questions one by one.

"Oh? Have you brought it into the palace?" Li Shimin stood up and asked.

The ministers stood up at the same time, and Changsun Wuji gently pushed his cards down.

They had never heard of such cheap paper.

"Father, I brought about two thousand sheets of paper and several printed books back to the palace this time, and they are now in your study."

"Okay, everyone, go with me to have a look!"

Li Shimin and his table of four came to Li Yuan and bowed to say goodbye.

Li Yuan stood up and said, "Old man, go and see the paper and books made by the two boys. "

Li Shimin said: "Father, please!"

"Old man, it's so hot, I'll move it here, so that everyone doesn't have to run." Su Chen suddenly said.

"Okay, kid, you go!" Li Shimin waved his hand and said.

Su Chen turned and walked out of the palace door. Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and said:

"A son-in-law who hasn't married yet is better than a donkey!"

Li Yuan and Empress Zhangsun heard this and glared at Li Shimin with anger.

Fortunately, someone reacted quickly and said immediately:

"Oh, Marquis, how can I let you run a trip in person? I'll go now, you take a rest!" Wang Defa left Taiji Palace before Su Chen.

"Old Wang, thank you for your hard work!" Su Chen said to Wang Defa who ran away.

This time I brought a lot of wine and tea, and I will definitely give more to Old Wang when the time comes.

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"Your Majesty, how is the result of this imperial examination? Are there any outstanding talents?" Su Chen asked.

Li Shimin looked at the ministers, and from everyone's expressions, it can be seen that there seems to be no particularly outstanding candidates.

"This autumn examination is not very ideal!" Li Shimin said.

Su Chen was thinking, and he didn't know whether Ma Zhou participated in this imperial examination.

"Su boy, can I ask you a question?"

Su Chen was thinking about Ma Zhou, and Wei Zheng suddenly asked.

"Uncle Wei, please ask!" Su Chen came back to his senses and smiled.

"This imperial examination, the last question discusses why you study. If you are a candidate, how would you answer this question?"

Wei Zheng asked Su Chen with the topic of this imperial examination.

Because everyone was not satisfied with the results of the candidates' answers to this question in this imperial examination.

Su Chen thought for a while and said, "If it is a paper-based answer, I think I can get full marks for this question."

"Boy, how can you be confident that you can get full marks for this question? "Li Shimin questioned.

Su Chen smiled and said, "I have two answers to this question. You listen to me. I'll tell you the more practical one first."

Everyone fell silent, and even Wang Defa, who had just run back from the imperial study, stayed where he was.

"Study for the rise of the Tang Dynasty!" Su Chen thought it was the most practical, but everyone just nodded in agreement and didn't react much.

"What about the other answer?" Li Shimin asked directly.

Su Chen smiled and said, "This one is a bit high-sounding, and Confucianists like to hear it the most."

"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past sages, and open peace for all generations! ”

These four sentences come from Zhang Zai's [Hengqu Quotations] in the Northern Song Dynasty, and are called [Hengqu Four Sentences] by later generations. Since then, they have been revered by Confucianism as the highest pursuit and the fundamental concept of education.

Everyone has been silently reciting these four sentences in their hearts, feeling that their souls have been sublimated.

In their opinion, these four sentences not only perfectly answer this question, but also explain the way of being an official.

"Good, good, good! Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, inherit the lost knowledge for the past sages, and open peace for all generations!"

"Come here, bring me pen and ink, I want to hang these four sentences in the imperial study, and watch them every day to remind me from time to time." Li Shimin said loudly.

Li Shimin looked at Su Chen, and there was a trace of admiration in his eyes.

Praise: "Good boy, you are really good at talking about war on paper!"

As expected by Su Chen, everyone likes to listen to Hengqu's four sentences, but Su Chen still thinks that the one said by the great man is more practical.

"Boy, you must participate in the next imperial examination. If you win the first place, I will be proud of you." Li Shimin said seriously.

"I can't do that. I might be kicked out of the examination room." Su Chen hurriedly shook his head and refused.

He is just a plagiarist. What can he do in the exam? He can't write calligraphy. Even if he can, it's all vernacular, which will make people laugh to death?

Li Shimin is very satisfied with Su Chen, but he can't stand Su Chen not treating him as an emperor.

Just like when the three of them came to Taiji Palace just now, Su Chen finally greeted Li Shimin.

But he, the emperor, can't say anything to him, just like if someone owes you five dollars, he is still wrong.

Once you ask others for these five dollars, then you are wrong, too stingy.

"Your Majesty! "The eunuch brought the four treasures of the study and placed them in front of Li Shimin.

"Hmph!" Li Shimin snorted at Su Chen, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and held up his sleeve.

The starting position of writing is exactly the same as Li Chengqian.

Li Shimin's calligraphy is also high-end. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the second best calligrapher among all the emperors in history. It seems that there is a reason for the name Li Er.

Everything is second.

Su Chen saw Li Shimin writing for the first time, and curiously stepped forward to stand beside Li Shimin and watch carefully.

I was so excited. Who can stand beside the living Emperor Taizong of Tang and watch him write!

When Li Shimin finished writing the last word, Su Chen applauded and said loudly:

"Good handwriting! "

Li Shimin looked at Su Chen with disdain. If a calligraphy master praised him, Li Shimin would be very happy.

Damn it, this kid can't write at all, how can he say 'good calligraphy'!

Li Shimin felt that his calligraphy was insulted by Su Chen.

"Boy, practice calligraphy more when you have time!" Li Shimin still encouraged Su Chen.

"Okay, I will practice more when I have time. Your Highness, you come and write one, write horizontally." Su Chen agreed casually and looked at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian stepped forward and looked at Li Shimin.

"Gao Ming, come on! "Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian to step aside and watch him write.

Li Chengqian arranged the paper and pressed it with a paperweight. He supported the table with his left hand and picked up the pen and dipped it in ink.

He wrote horizontally from left to right without holding up his sleeves.

Li Shimin noticed this detail and also found that Li Chengqian wrote from left to right.

Li Shimin frowned and thought, planning to ask Li Chengqian after he finished writing.