Tang's dining table

Yun Chu sent Huang Tong back too quickly, and there was no news in advance. However, his secret message came back earlier than Huang Tong, which gave him the opportunity to block Huang Tong in the palace and end the trouble with one blow.

It stands to reason that the secret memorial can only be read by the emperor himself. Li Zhi's eyesight has not been very good in the past two years, so he asked the eunuchs to read it to him. However, with this thought, the secret memorial is no longer a secret memorial. Everything that should be known is knew.

Such as the queen, such as the prince, such as the thoughtful Li Jingxuan.

Although the killing of Huang Tong was carried out in a hurry and there were many consequences, it was not serious compared to Huang Tong opening his mouth to tell the emperor how Li Jingxuan had shied away the blame.

When Li Zhi saw that Li Jingxuan was covering up the murder of Huang Tong, he asked with confusion: "I have seen Huang Tong's past. Although his talent and learning are somewhat lacking, this person has a good background in mining. As we are very familiar with, a large amount of carbon deposits have been discovered in Yanshi County. If they can be mined, they will be enough to supply Luoyang's needs.

Why do you, Yun Chu, and Wen Wen all say that this person is a fool? "

Li Jingxuan said: "Your Majesty, you don't know. This Huang Tongcai came to Yanshi County. He didn't bring anything for mining, but he brought more than a dozen huge wooden boxes. When I asked what the wooden boxes were used for, he actually said that they were used for mining. Used to hold money.

I have seen a lot of corrupt officials over the years and dealt with a lot of corrupt officials. This is the first time I have seen such a blatant and daring person like Huang Tong. "

Li Zhi's eyes widened in disbelief and said, "Really?"

Li Jingxuan said: "Huang Tong's family will be arriving soon. Your Majesty only needs to send someone to inquire and you will know whether what I said is true or false."

Li Zhi glanced at Ruichun, and Ruichun left immediately.

Li Jingxuan hesitated for a moment, then decided to let Yunchu and the others take the road they wanted to take for them. He saluted again and said: "Your Majesty has been consciously accumulating talents since the fourth year of Yonghui. I think that these people are likely to be favored by Your Majesty." It’s already spoiled and needs a long-term plan.”

Li Zhi sneered and said, "You can see my affairs clearly."

Li Jingxuan sighed and said: "Your Majesty, the status change of a student from a scholar to an official is not natural. If you want to transform the talents and learning in these people into the talents required by your Majesty to govern the country, it will take a long period of time." years of experience.

There is a reason why since our dynasty started to recruit scholars, most of them are the children of nobles and riches. These people have been influenced by the actions of their fathers and brothers who are officials at home since they were young, and they already basically know how to do it. Be an official.

Children from poor families are different. Their understanding of officials comes from books or even folklore. Some of them, who have high aspirations and noble aspirations, are bent on doing something for the country and the people after being hired as officials by His Majesty. , and finally was able to occupy a high position, share the worries of His Majesty, and solve the problems of the people.

However, more children from poor families study hard just for a few taels of silver and to make a fortune. I think that your Majesty should distinguish between these two types of people so that you can use them according to their talents. "

Li Zhi looked at Li Jingxuan and said, "Who is the former?"

Li Jingxuan gritted his teeth and said, "Liu Rengui."

Hearing this, Li Zhi laughed and said, "It's a bit interesting. It's a bit of a way of not avoiding revenge."

Then he asked: "Who do you think is more suitable to be the magistrate of Yanshi County?"

Li Jingxuan gritted his teeth and said: "Li Sichong, the son of the dog Zuoyu Linlang, is very suitable to be the magistrate of Yanshi County."

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Isn't this another case of not avoiding relatives?"

Li Jingxuan said: "If someone else is the magistrate of Yanshi County, no matter who it is, I will not be at ease. Yanshi County is the beginning of His Majesty's Eastern Tour. In fact, the best candidate is Wei Chen. It is a pity that Wei Chen needs to serve now." With His Majesty by his side, he could not devote himself to governing Yanshi County. Therefore, there were three reasons why I took the risk of recommending Li Sichong.

First, Li Sichong is the son of a minister. He is stable in nature, not arrogant, and always seeks stability, truthfulness, and no rashness in his work. After the great changes in Yanshi County, what is needed is peace, not another major change. This is why I recommend Li Sichong. First thought.

Secondly, after the great changes in Yanshi County, the county is still unstable. At this time, if a civilian official is sent as the county magistrate, if there is a change and the need to use force, Li Sichong is a military officer, and he can quell the chaos with his sword.

Thirdly, since His Majesty’s Eastern Tour, I have not been thinking about how to do more things with the help of His Majesty’s Eastern Tour. Just when I was puzzled, I was suddenly enlightened by His Majesty’s arrangements in Yanshi County. , like a blind man suddenly seeing light before his eyes.

There are ministers who continue to teach Li Sichong from a distance with letters, and they will definitely not disappoint His Majesty. "

Hearing this, Li Zhi looked at Li Jingxuan doubtfully and said, "Logically speaking, Yun Chu and Wen Wen are the best candidates."

Li Jingxuan smiled and said: "As I said before, there is no need to kill a chicken with a bull's knife."

Li Zhi said: "Are you willing to guarantee Li Sichong?"

Li Jingxuan said: "I am willing to guarantee Li Sichong. If Li Sichong is convicted of one crime while in office, I am willing to bear the other two!"

Li Zhi frowned and said, "Isn't it ten times?"

Li Jingxuan said: "When heaven does not fulfill one's wishes, one's teeth will be blocked even when drinking cold water. There are thirty-nine ministers in the family who cannot afford to gamble."

Li Zhi said: "If you kill Huang Tong, then use your son Li Sichong to fill the hole. If your son is not enough to fill the gap, use you Li Jingxuan to fill it. In short, what I want is a vibrant Yanshi County, not a You should be aware of the difference between the two in the depressed Yanshi County."

Li Jingxuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty's investigation results have not yet arrived, so I believe Wei Chen's words, and I feel deeply panicked."

Li Zhi sighed and said: "Yun Chu said that Huang Tong was stupid and useless, Wen Wen said that Huang Tong was a pig sent by me to guard the gate, and you also said that Huang Tong's mind was not on governing Yanshi County.

No matter what, I am still willing to believe what you three say.

Go ahead and take your son away. In an hour, he will get the order and take office in Yanshi County. "

Li Jingxuan bowed to the ground. With a heavy heart, he did not continue to say flattering words. He really lacked some confidence in Li Sichong's ability to govern Yanshi County. In the past, he wanted to use Huang Tong as a target and let Li Sichong hide behind it, but now it seems that he can't do it. Well, just as the emperor said, if Yanshi County is managed well, he may go further. If Yanshi County is managed badly, they and their son are to blame.

After all, Li Zhi still did not pursue Li Jingxuan's murder outside the palace.

It's not that he believed what Li Jingxuan said, but that he already understood Li Jingxuan's little thoughts. He didn't criticize his ministers for being ambitious, but was afraid that his ministers would be like Yun Chu, who had no desires or desires.

As long as the minister is ambitious, he can use the minister's ambition to control the minister for a lifetime. As for the little tricks that appear in the process, Li Zhi thinks it is harmless.

Ever since the death of his father and mother, Li Zhi no longer believed that there would be anyone in this world who would unconditionally think about him and be good for him. Thinking of this, Li Zhi felt sad in his heart.

In the evening, Ruichun came back.

Li Zhi and Ju Xiong had been sitting in the main hall waiting for a long time. During this period, he refused the prince's request to see him and the dinner sent by the queen. He just missed his parents sadly and early morning. The little Sizi who passed away. (Princess Jinyang)

The palace people lit candles, and the sad emperor Li Zhi came out of his sadness. The light shone on his face, calm and calm like a wooden man.

"Huang Tong is undoubtedly a fool!"

"Well, I already know this. How did Yun Chu judge that Huang Tong was a fool?"

"Yunchu only glanced at Huang Tong and didn't say a word. However, for Huang Tong's sake, Yunchu met with Huang Tong's examiner Li Yifu in Zhengzhou. Li Yifu initially didn't say anything about his bribery to admit Huang Tong, but later he was After Zhou Xing was punished, he confessed to taking bribes to recruit Huang Tong as a Jinshi under the exception."

"Other than that, Li Yifu didn't say anything else?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhou Xing has detailed interrogation documents, but nothing else."

Li Zhi nodded, and then said: "Li Yifu is still useful. If he can't die for the time being, then cut off his tongue, destroy his limbs, and just keep him alive."

Ruichun nodded and accepted the order, and Li Zhi said again: "Huang Tong, what did you find out?"

Ruichun said in embarrassment: "At present, we only know that the prince knows nothing about Huang Tong's appointment as the magistrate of Yanshi County, but His Highness Yong Wang Li Xian has met the prince Zuo Chunfang Zanshan Luo Yuanhong several times.

And Huang Tong is the Huang Tong recommended by Luo Yuanhong for His Majesty. "

Li Zhi said with a normal expression: "Bring Luo Yuanhong to trial."

Ruichun said in embarrassment: "After Luo Yuanhong heard that Li Shilang had killed Huang Tong, he immediately committed suicide by taking poison."

Li Zhi clicked his lips and said, "Look, who said Huang Tong was a fool? Wouldn't this be useful?"

Ruichun didn't understand what the emperor was referring to, so she heard the emperor say: "During this period of time, the prince has been in constant love with the princess in his career, and he doesn't even care about the newspapers and memorials that he usually likes. What's wrong with Li Xian's child? He doesn't know how to avoid suspicion?

Even Prince Zuo Chunfang wants to intervene. Is he itchy?

It seems that the prince likes to beat him. It's not that the prince is unkind. There is also his problem in this.

Go and tell the queen that King Yong must be strictly controlled on weekdays. "

Ruichun hesitated for a moment and said: "Yong Wangxian was traveling in Bianzhou and there were always guests all day long."

Li Zhi raised his head and glanced at Ruichun and said, "Who are the people who meet Li Xian?"

Ruichun said: "The local gentry, scholars and wealthy businessmen in Bianzhou."

Li Zhi heard this and murmured to himself: "His elder brother can see things clearly, but Yong Wangxian can't see it. What do the tutors and guests around him do to eat?"

Ruichun said: "Prince Yong is only close to one person, He Lanmin."

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, waved his hand, and let Ruichun go down. He took the giant bear to the window and beat the window sill with his fist, saying: "How can you live well if you do this? Your mother never forgot it before she died." It's you who... Is it true that as the Queen said, only dragons and phoenixes can breed dragons, and pheasants can only breed..."

When Li Hong got off Pei Wanying, his face was flushed and his breathing was rapid. He turned over and fell on the bed and asked Pei Wanying dissatisfiedly: "Why is there still no movement?"

Pei Wanying smiled hard and said: "The prince still needs to work hard."

I met an old friend and there were a lot of dishes on the table. Unfortunately, there were not many people drinking. After three years of not seeing each other, things have changed. I attended the Yuewen Salon and saw few familiar faces. I was hospitalized and lost five pounds. Ten kilograms. In the past, there were a lot of wealthy people. Now they can only drink water. In the past...forget it, it’s hard to say it all. In short, there are talented people from generation to generation, and only the bastard is still holding on. There is another chapter, Delivered immediately.