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

Li Shimin raised his hand and said, "My dear ministers, why should I thank you? The eight young men have worked hard under the scorching sun to build roads for the Tang Dynasty. They have made great contributions. As their brothers and the crown prince, they should be rewarded."

After speaking, Li Shimin looked at Wang Defa and said, "Tomorrow, pass on my oral order: the Imperial Medical Bureau must discuss a good prescription for heatstroke prevention and spend a lot of money to purchase the necessary medicinal materials. There must be no mistakes!"

"Yes!"

Li Shimin continued, "In addition, the official ranks of eight people including Changsun Chong and Qin Huaiyu will be promoted by one grade!"

Several dukes were shocked by Li Shimin's reward. Don't underestimate the promotion of one grade. Although Changsun Chong and others are the sons of dukes and have prominent status, most of them do not have official titles yet.

The Tang Dynasty has always been the most important for military merit, or to gain fame through imperial examinations. In addition, people with special contributions like Su Chen can be granted titles.

If Li Shimin had just given them a reward, even those without official titles among the eight of them could be directly promoted to the sixth rank.

"Your Majesty, I object!"

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others immediately objected.

Li Shimin had just finished speaking about the reward, but he was puzzled by the intense reaction of the crowd and asked:

"Why?"

Several dukes looked at each other, and after a while Changsun Wuji bowed and said: "Your Majesty, not to mention that Chong'er and others have not made any contribution, even if they have made some minor contributions, they do not deserve such a generous reward from Your Majesty.

If Your Majesty sets this precedent, someone will follow suit in the future. How should Your Majesty deal with those who ask Your Majesty for rewards for minor contributions?"

Several other dukes nodded frequently, echoing Changsun Wuji's words.

Li Shimin's mouth twitched slightly when he heard this, and he knew the real thoughts of these old guys best.

Under the moonlight, Li Shimin scanned the crowd and saw Cheng Yaojin nodding while eating pork skewers.

It was not clear whether Cheng Yaojin nodded because the skewers were delicious or because he agreed with what Changsun Wuji said.

Li Shimin asked with a smile: "Zhijie, why do you oppose me and reward those bastards?"

Cheng Yaojin quickly finished the skewers in his hand after hearing His Majesty's sudden question, wiped his mouth, and said with a bow:

"Hehe, Your Majesty, I, Cheng, have earned my fame by risking my life on the battlefield. Those bastards have no merit, how can they get such a big reward from Your Majesty?

If I follow Su for another year or two, won't I have to climb over their heads and piss?"

"Old Cheng, you are so vulgar! How dare you speak dirty words in front of the emperor and Your Majesty!" Changsun Wuji scolded immediately.

Cheng Yaojin also realized that he shouldn't say that shit in the current situation. Knowing that Changsun Wuji was reminding him, he was about to stand up and confess.

"Hahaha, Cheng Yaojin, it's okay!" Li Yuan raised his hand to signal Cheng Yaojin that he didn't need to stand up.

"Thank you, the emperor, for not punishing me!" Cheng Yaojin bowed his hands to thank him!

He immediately turned his head and looked at Changsun Wuji, "Hehe, old sly guy, I, Old Cheng, am not like you, speaking in a roundabout way. Just tell me, is what I, Old Cheng, saying what you think in your heart?"

"Humph! I am ashamed to talk to a vulgar person like you!" Changsun Wuji ignored Cheng Yaojin.

"Hehe!" Cheng Yaojin didn't care at all and continued to eat and drink.

After a while.

Li Shimin said in a gentle tone: "My dear ministers, although Zhijie's words are rough, I also understand what you are thinking.

However, I and you dear ministers will eventually grow old, and we should train the younger generation more and give them the opportunity to show their skills.

With the help of that kid, I believe that group of young people will be able to assist the prince in the future and create a new world for the Tang Dynasty, just like you are assisting me now.

As for the reward, I will give up for now, but I will record their contributions one by one. When the road is completed and they return to Chang'an, I will definitely reward them heavily!"

After Li Shimin finished speaking, all the ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. In the near future, you will have the opportunity to make contributions." Li Shimin suddenly smiled and said.

"Your Majesty, why do you say that?" Changsun Wuji asked.

"Haha, I vaguely realized that in the eyes of Su Chen, there is not only the Tang Dynasty, but also..."

Li Shimin laughed mysteriously, and then drew a circle in front of him with his finger.

Everyone was confused for a while, looking at me, and I looked at you.

"Your Majesty, do you mean... the world?" Li Jing instantly understood what His Majesty meant.

Li Shimin smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Okay, Your Majesty, even if I have to go out with a coffin, I will definitely help them!" Li Jing said with great pride, raised his head and drank a glass of beer.

The civil and military officials present also understood what Li Shimin meant.

"Your Majesty, can I fight for two more years?Ten years. "

"Your Majesty, we will defend our home with our lives and souls, and ensure that the rear is safe!"

Then everyone raised their heads and raised their glasses, drinking beer one cup at a time, which made Li Shimin feel distressed.

"You are so excited, we agreed to drink one cup three times, but you drank one cup at a time. Doesn't it cost money to drink my beer?"

"Everyone, that's it, everyone must take good care of their health, it's better to drink this beer slowly, one cup five times, remember!" Li Shimin advised kindly.

Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at Li Shimin, how could there be such a caring emperor for his subordinates?

"We are passionate and willing to die to show our determination. You are actually arguing with us about this? Is it appropriate?"

Li Shimin didn't care about the looks of the crowd. He took a sip of beer, raised his glass and said, "First sip!"

Then he turned his head to look at Wang Defa and asked:

"What were they talking about when they looked up at the moon before?"

Wang Defa replied, "Your Majesty, the Marquis didn't ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to look at the moon before, but to observe the weather."

"Observe the weather?" Li Shimin asked in confusion.

"That's right! According to His Royal Highness the King of Chu, it is expected that there will be no rain in the next half month. The King of Chu is worried that his one thousand pigs will suffer."

"Haha, that kid, I think he is obsessed with raising pigs." Li Shimin said with a smile.

The ministers reacted in the opposite way, frowning and saying nothing.

Seeing this, Li Shimin restrained his smile and looked thoughtful, his expression became a little serious, "Go on!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wang Defa continued: "The Marquis is worried that there will be no rain this month, which may delay the planting of sweet potatoes and potatoes in the second season.

This will inevitably weaken the people's trust in the court. And it will have an adverse impact on the recovery of fields next year."

After Wang Defa finished speaking, everyone was silent. At the same time, they felt ashamed in their hearts. They claimed to be important officials of the court and the backbone of Your Majesty.

Such a major event, they never thought of it. Or they were short-sighted and never considered it.

However, Su Chen, a young man outside the court, had a sharp vision and foresight, and always kept the affairs of the court and the people in mind.

"Your Majesty, we are incompetent and ashamed of your trust..." Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng stood up and bowed to Li Shimin to apologize.

Several others also stood up and bowed to apologize.

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