The Strongest Emperor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 135: A battle of wits with Li Shimin, the imperial examination is coming! (This chapter is a bit brain-burning! Updated on 2/7, please subscribe!)

"The emperor is here?"

Hearing the steward's words, Jun Ruyu couldn't help but be startled.

How could the emperor come without saying a word?

In the past, wasn't it always done by people to report the matter? Do you need to go to the audience yourself?

Jun Ruyu thought about it, but Without hesitation, she went directly to the front hall with the housekeeper. When she arrived at the front hall, Jun Ruyu found that not only Li Shimin was here, but also Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others in the mansion were following behind.

All the servants were saluting Li Shimin.

Jun Ruyu strode to the front hall and directly raised her hands and said:"I have seen the emperor, and Ruyu is a little disappointed. I hope the emperor will forgive me."

In addition to being the emperor's master, Jun Ruyu is also the king of the Tang Dynasty at this time. It is not polite to meet the emperor.

Her status is already astonishing.

When Li Shimin heard this, he said with a smile:"It's my fault. I had a whim and wanted to come to see the Emperor. I didn’t notify him in advance. I was afraid that the Emperor would blame me!

Fang Xuanling and others also bowed to Jun Ruyu at this time:"I have met His Highness the Jade King!""

When Li Shimin made Jun Ruyu the one-word King of Side by Side, he gave him the title of Jade, so he was the only Jade King in the Tang Dynasty. His rank was above the first grade, higher than Fang Xuanling and others. Everyone saw him. , are required to salute.

Even the prince is the same.

At this time, he is no longer just a high-status emperor, but a prince with real power and control of seven million square kilometers.

"Your Majesty, Lord Fang, please take a seat quickly. I apologize for Ruyu’s poor hospitality!"

He quickly asked his servants to prepare tea and snacks to entertain Li Shimin and others.

After he sat down, he heard Li Shimin say:"Emperor Master, I originally wanted to let the Emperor Master have a good rest for a day, and I don't want to bother him again. At that time, the Turks surrendered, and all the countries in the four directions restrained their actions. Goguryeo, Japan, etc. also all retreated. The Tang Dynasty rarely ushered in a period of stability."

"Therefore, I want to consolidate the stability of Datang during this period of time, so that Datang can operate efficiently. Therefore……"

Before Li Shimin finished speaking, Jun Ruyu's eyes suddenly flashed and he said,"Does the emperor want to hold an imperial examination immediately to attract talents and add them to the official system of the Tang Dynasty?"

"As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Imperial Master!

Li Shimin nodded and said,"Not bad!" I have this intention, and I have discussed it with Xuanling and the others a few days ago. At this time, the country is prosperous and the internal and external affairs are temporarily stable. It is indeed the most appropriate time to hold the imperial examination."

"However, the resumption of the imperial examination was mentioned by the imperial master, and the first imperial examination was a top priority for the Tang Dynasty. If it could not be handled well, it would probably affect the subsequent imperial examinations, so I just decided This important task can be entrusted to the Imperial Master!"

It can be seen that Li Shimin is really anxious. He came to Jun Ruyu and hardly exchanged greetings. He went straight to the point and stated the purpose of his trip. When

Jun Ruyu heard this, he was not in a hurry to agree, but in his heart Think carefully.

There are some words that Li Shimin, as the emperor, cannot say. Those things hidden behind can only be figured out by himself.

Indeed, now is the time when the people of the Tang Dynasty are most glorious, and the imperial examination is held at this time. , it can be said to be the best time.

But just because he mentioned the policy of reopening the imperial examination, does it mean that he can only do it by himself?

Not talking about Prime Minister Fang Xuanling. Speaking of Changsun Wuji, even Wei Zheng is capable of doing this well, but why Li Shimin still named him to do it, and even took the initiative to find him, is very intriguing.

"Your Majesty, Ruyu has a question that you would like your Emperor to answer!"

After thinking for a moment, Jun Ruyu finally spoke.

"Imperial Master, please speak!"Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he said quickly.

He was afraid that Jun Ruyu would refuse, because Jun Ruyu was the only one who had the skills and ability to do this.

Jun Ruyu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked slowly :"In this imperial examination, how many percent of the emperor's candidates do you want to be from noble families and how many percent are from poor families?"

Brush!

After hearing Jun Ruyu's words, Li Shimin's eyes suddenly flashed.

Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others also opened their eyes.

They knew that Jun Ruyu had guessed the bloody storm hidden behind.

Li Shimin pondered. After a moment, he said directly:"Everything is based on true talent and practical learning, how many percent, how many percent! Hearing this

, Jun Ruyu narrowed her eyes, and then nodded slightly:"Ruyu knows, but Ruyu has one more question."

Jun Ruyu faced Li Shimin directly, with deep eyes like stars in the sky, and said slowly:"What if someone obstructs the imperial examination, or uses shady means to control the imperial court and recruit scholars?""

Li Shimin tapped his fingers lightly on the table. The expression on his face did not change at all, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking in his heart.

The sound of"dong-dong" kept ringing, as if it was a knock on someone's heart. Fang Xuanling and others couldn't help but look serious.

However, Jun Ruyu seemed to feel nothing and was still drinking tea by herself, with a happy look on her face.

He looked calm, but his heart moved and he suddenly smiled bitterly.

"Imperial Master, aren't you trying to embarrass me?"Li Shimin said.

Jun Ruyu just put down the cup lightly and said:"The state has national laws, the Tang Dynasty has the laws of the Tang Dynasty, everything is subject to the law, why is it difficult? Ruyu just needs an answer from the emperor. Hearing this

, Li Shimin was silent for a moment, and then suddenly spoke, saying something completely unrelated:"The Jin Yiwei played an important role on the Turkic battlefield. I now understand that the Imperial Master wants to create the Jin Yiwei." original intention"

"However, things always have priorities. Jinyiwei only has the power of supervision, but not the power of disposal. I am afraid that when facing some special problems, it will be difficult to deal with them flexibly when they are in danger! Therefore, I decided to increase the power of Jinyiwei. With the permission of the Imperial Master, Jinyiwei can have the power of arrest and execution!"

As if he was afraid that Jun Ruyu had misunderstood, Li Shimin said again:"But it must be the order or permission of the emperor! Others don't have this right!"

Brush!

After hearing Li Shimin's words, the light in Jun Ruyu's eyes suddenly shot out.

He glanced at the tea swirling in the tea cup, and his heart moved slightly.

Fang Xuanling and others also looked shocked. They are not stupid. How could anyone fail to understand the meaning behind Li Shimin's words?

After thinking for a moment, Jun Ruyu finally stood up, raised her hands to Li Shimin and said,"In that case, Ruyu took the job! Your Majesty, please rest assured that Ruyu will select the most suitable talents for Datang in this imperial examination!"

"Whether they are children of noble families or children of poor families, Ruyu will treat them all equally!"

Hearing Jun Ruyu's words, Li Shimin also nodded. He looked at Jun Ruyu with hope:"Emperor Master, thank you for your hard work!"

"When will the Emperor prepare to do it? Li Shimin asked.

Jun Ruyu said without thinking,"Five days ago!""

"Five days ago? Li Shimin and others were all shocked.

Jun Ruyu smiled mysteriously and said,"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I already know how to do this!" As long as some people don't hit the edge of the knife, it will be easy……"