Six years since Zhenguan, that is, six years ago. When Li Shimin went on patrol, he asked Li Chengqian to stay in Chang'an to supervise the country.
In recent years, Li Shimin has been on patrol almost every year, so Li Chengqian's time in prison is not short.
He also has his own opinions on how to govern the country. Su Mingzhe asked Li Chengqian and the princes and princes to write a policy paper.
Li Chengqian did not immediately go to his team of advisers to write a ghostwriter, but wrote an article himself first.
On the second day. Only then did he find his own group of advisers and ask them to help him evaluate and polish it. The group of advisers convened by Li Chengqian included Du Ruhui's eldest son Du He, Fang Xuanling's eldest son Fang Yizhi, and Zhao Jie, the son of Princess Changguang.
These three people have different personalities and abilities. Among them, Du He has the same temperament as his father Du Ruhui, upright and rough.
After seeing Li Chengqian's policy, he applauded it. Fang Yizhi had an upright character and kept his words to himself. After reading the policy discussion, he just nodded silently.
Only Zhao Jie, who was a reckless man, Li Shimin's nephew and Li Chengqian's cousin, didn't have so many scruples about what he said. He nodded in praise at first, and then said straightforwardly: "Your Highness, I think that when writing policy papers, that is You have to offer suggestions and suggestions that can be put into practice. Your rhetoric is gorgeous, and you also said some words about virtuous ministers and distant people, but in the end it is just flashy and general talk. There is nothing new to say, and it is not inspiring enough. The finishing touch.”
"My cousin must be wise when he says that!" Li Chengqian knew his cousin's temperament, so he pretended not to hear some of the disrespectful words in his words and asked directly: "I don't know, does my cousin have any?" Can you teach me something?”
"I really have it!" Zhao Jie said without any politeness. He took out a policy paper from his pocket and handed it to the servant beside him, asking him to pass it to the prince.
Naturally, this policy statement was not written by Zhao Jie, but by his disciples. As the emperor's nephew, Zhao Jie was also a close confidant of the prince, and many literati took refuge in him.
This piece of policy was written by his disciples based on Zhao Jie's daily speech and behavior. Li Chengqian read it once and had to bow his head and accept the defeat.
Sure enough, I don't have the talent to write policy papers. However, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have talent, as long as the people around you have talent.
Immediately, the four of them got together, took the strategy that Zhao Jie had brought out, and began to revise it. In Chang'an City, scenes from the East Palace also appeared in the homes of many princes and princes.
Unlike Li Chengqian, other princes and princes directly asked their servants to write for themselves. Including Li Tai, King of Wei.
After all, in the eyes of these people, the result is the same whether they copy the writing themselves or if they are ghostwritten by a retainer. Maybe the emperor wouldn't even read these strategies if they were handed in.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. The time has come to discuss books and strategies. Li Chengqian took the lead and handed over the strategy he had written after brainstorming with the officials in the East Palace.
After Su Mingzhe read it, he nodded with satisfaction. The text here is concise, the general idea is clear, one, two, three, four, from policy to implementation, in an orderly manner.
The fact that Li Chengqian could hand over such a policy at least proved that he was a prince with a normal mind.
Historically, Li Chengqian was also a very hard-working young man. Unfortunately, after the death of Queen Changsun, Li Chengqian broke his leg again and developed leg disease, which gradually began to distort his mind.
Su Mingzhe was satisfied in his heart, and he did not hesitate to praise him. Finally, he gave some instructions: "Qian'er, before the next court meeting, you. Use copper as a mirror to dress your clothes; use ancient times as a mirror to know the ups and downs; use people as a mirror. A mirror can reveal gains and losses.”
"My son, I would like to thank my father for your teachings." Li Chengqian paid his respects. Subsequently, the kings of Wei, Han, and other princes and prefectures all presented their own strategies.
Su Mingzhe took Li Chengqian to review and inquire about these policies together. Princes like the King of Wei, the King of Han, and the King of Ji were still eager to learn. Although the policies and discussions were made by retainers, they had read them all themselves.
Most of Su Mingzhe's questions were answered correctly. And some princes, such as Li Min, the king of Shu, were so ignorant that they simply copied the policies written by their retainers.
When Su Mingzhe asked, Li Min gave an incorrect answer. Su Mingzhe immediately scolded him and asked him to go back and rewrite.
In addition, there were some princes and princes who simply didn't bother to copy and directly called up the ones written by their own disciples.
When Su Mingzhe asked, these bastards hesitated and were so frightened that they were sweating. After half a day, most of the 20-odd people’s strategies were sent back and asked to go back and rewrite them.
When Li Chengqian followed Su Mingzhe's comments, he gradually understood what was a good policy and what was a bad policy.
What's the difference between gorgeous Chinese rhetoric and rigorous and practical policies? the other side. Su Mingzhe's harem is also undercurrent.
As the saying goes: The king of Chu has a thin waist, and many people in the palace starve to death. Before Su Mingzhe traveled through time, although Li Shimin often stayed with several women at night, he still controlled the rules and would only recruit one beauty to sleep with him at a time.
But now, Su Mingzhe first recruited Wu Cairen and Xu Cairen to sleep with him, then went to Dai Ji's place, and harmed Dai Ji and Zheng Guanyin at the same time.
This kind of thing cannot be hidden from the concubines in the harem. After Concubine Wei got the news, she consulted with her cousin Wei Nizi, hoping that her cousin would follow her and serve the emperor together.
Wei Nizi reluctantly agreed. On the same day, Concubine Wei invited the emperor to her palace and said that she had rehearsed a new dance for the emperor to watch.
When Su Mingzhe arrived at the place, he saw Sister Wei Fei, one on the left and one on the right, dancing the most popular 'Hu Xuan Dance' in Chang'an City.
The dance Xu Hui performed for the man last time was actually a kind of 'Hu Xuan Dance'. This time, two stunning beauties, one concubine and one concubine, danced the 'Hu Xuan Dance' together, doubling the man's happiness.
And the Webster sisters' actions were not concealed. Therefore, many concubines in the palace followed suit, making Su Mingzhe's life happier and happier.
For a while. Wu Meiniang and Xu Hui were left aside by Su Mingzhe. March passed and it was early April.
The dharna is held once a month. Either the first day of junior high school or the fifteenth day of the junior high school. This time, Su Mingzhe held another court meeting. It was only half a month since the last time.
The ministers in purple robes and red clothes all hurried back to attend the court meeting. Following Zhang Anan's words: "...If something happens, we will start playing, and if there is nothing, we will retreat." Fang Xuanling had already received Su Mingzhe's instructions and immediately started playing, asking Prince Li Chengqian to serve as Jing Zhaoyin and take charge of the Sixth Command of the East Palace.
Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Yan Shigu and other ministers also got the message and agreed one after another. These people have a very close relationship with Prince Li Chengqian.
Among them, Changsun Wuji is Li Chengqian's biological uncle. Wei Zheng and Yan Shigu were Li Chengqian's teachers. Now that the emperor wants to put more emphasis on the prince, these people will only support him instead of holding him back.
When other ministers reacted, they all agreed. Su Mingzhe nodded in approval. Later, some ministers began to report other things.
Seeing that half an hour has passed, the meeting is gradually coming to an end. At this time, another old man with white hair and white beard walked out from among the ministers and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, there have been rumors in Chang'an City recently that Your Majesty is planning to demote you to a higher rank. Is it true or not?" Su Mingzhe checked it out. The old man is his in-law and one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, Duke Xiao Yu of the Song Dynasty.
When Xiao Yu was Emperor Gaozu, he once suggested to Emperor Gaozu that when establishing a prince, he should establish a virtuous person, and recommended King Qin Li Shimin to be the prince.
In gratitude for this kindness, after Li Shimin ascended the throne, he dismissed and deposed all the other prime ministers during Emperor Gaozu's time, except Xiao Yu, who remained at the center of power.
However, this Xiao Yu had a bad temper. He said he was a sweet-tempered person, but in fact he was a bit narrow-minded and would quarrel and quarrel with others at every turn.
Other ministers in the DPRK have always had a bad relationship with him. Because of this incident, Li Shimin also dismissed and retaliate against him several times.
Even so, Xiao Yu's character has not changed. Now, when the old man talked about 'downgrading to a noble rank', Su Mingzhe thought for a moment and replied affirmatively: "Yes, I have made this decision."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Xiao Yu first confirmed Su Mingzhe's thoughts, then knelt down and begged: "Since your Majesty has this intention, you should issue an edict as soon as possible to calm people's hearts and calm the court discussion."
"What Song Guogong said is absolutely true." Su Mingzhe had already found the gunman and planned to bring it up later. Now Xiao Yu speaks first, which saves trouble.
The gunman stood up and took the lead in seconding the proposal. Other ministers, such as Cheng Yaojin, Hou Junji and other generals, also agreed.
Seeing that most of the ministers agreed to demote him to a higher rank. Su Mingzhe took out the downgrade and peerage system he had prepared, and then asked everyone to discuss it and find out the deficiencies.
Tang Jian, Hou Junji and others immediately proposed some supplementary regulations. However, such a big matter must not be so hasty.
In the end, Su Mingzhe handed over the task of improving the system to Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu was given the task of improving the system, so naturally he felt proud. Looking at the ministers who had disagreed with him in the past, he couldn't help but make some provocations after the dynasty was dismissed.
However, now that others see that he is favored, they don't share his common sense. Even important officials such as Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng avoided him.
However, although everyone avoided Xiao Yu, some people were still unconvinced. In everyone's eyes, Xiao Yu is like a stone in a cesspit, smelly and hard.
Everyone can't grasp Xiao Yu's handle and can't punish him. But, his son... well, neither can.
Xiao Yu's eldest son, Xiao Rui, was the Prince Consort and had always been highly valued by the emperor. If you can't cause trouble for his son, then you can cause trouble for his daughter!
Many ministers in the court are not big-minded, and they are determined to retaliate. Soon, someone found the Xiao family's weakness.
It was popular at that time to worship Buddha. As descendants of Emperor Wu of Liang, the Xiao family respects Buddhism more than any other noble family.
Every generation of the Xiao family has someone entering the temple and becoming a monk. Among Xiao Yu's children, three daughters and one son became monks.
Among them, the eldest daughter became a monk at the age of three, and the third daughter became a monk at the age of thirteen. These two Xiao girls have been monks for a long time, so it's not easy for everyone to settle old scores.
However, Xiao Yu's fifth daughter only became a monk last year. Many people with ulterior motives thought of the emperor's draft last year.
Soon, someone accused Xiao Yu of being disrespectful. The emperor wanted to draft girls into the palace, but at this time, Xiao Yu sent his daughter to Ganye Temple to become a nun.
This is contempt for imperial power. Su Mingzhe was a little confused when he saw the impeachment memorial. In two days it will be Qingming Festival.
As an emperor, you must also worship your ancestors. However, before worshiping his ancestors, Li Shimin, according to usual practice, first offered incense and prayers to his deceased mother, Queen Taimu.
The place where people burn incense and pray for blessings is also Ganye Temple. Isn't this a coincidence?
