This morning session lasted for a long time, and it was finally over when the winter sun had already risen.
The war in southern Xinjiang made Li Ao a little angry. This time he arranged a lot of things in court and entrusted Prime Minister Tan with important tasks to achieve sufficient results.
Then came the matter of Li Dong's participation in politics. Li Ao asked the governor of Chang'an to fully cooperate and asked him to take over the Yulin Army and Chang'an Internal Guard.
Many people were surprised by this style of conduct, but they also understood that Li Ao was preparing for the prince to take the lead.
An early court meeting brought about considerable changes in the center of power of the Wen Dynasty, but when everyone dispersed, Song Mu was left behind.
The eunuch then led Song Mu to the Nuan Pavilion. When Song Mu saw Li Ao sitting in it wearing a big cloak, he quickly saluted.
"Song Aiqing, there is no need to be polite, please sit down."
There were only two people in the Nuan Pavilion, Li Ao and Song Mu. Song Mu quickly sat down. At this moment, their eyes met and Li Ao spoke.
"Song Aiqing, how long ago was it last time I saw you like this?"
"Your Majesty, it's been a year."
Li Ao nodded, looked at Song Mu with slightly tired eyes, and said slowly.
"I asked you to come here because of the prince."
"Now I intend to let the prince take over the government, but I don't want you to get involved in anything. Remember, it's anything."
Song Mu suddenly raised his head when he heard this, and the confusion on his face flashed across his face.
Song Mu originally thought that Li Ao wanted him to do something for the prince, but he didn't expect that he wanted to be alone.
This made Song Mu a little confused.
"I know you have objections to this, but I understand that what the prince needs more now is not for you to be an aide."
"Song Aiqing, I have been on the throne for many years and have seen countless champions, but among them, the only one I am most satisfied with is you."
"Song Aiqing, you should know how your highness is doing. If it comes to promotion in the arts, you will do your best."
"I'm getting worse..."
"His Majesty!"
When Song Mu heard this, he stood up suddenly, but Li Ao stretched out his hand and said to Song Mu.
"I want you to do your best to ensure that the prince will advance to the next level in the spring."
When Li Ao said this, his expression was extremely serious, and there was a bit of eagerness in his eyes.
At that moment, Song Mu suddenly cheered up and looked at the other party seriously.
There was a moment of silence in the Nuan Pavilion. Song Mu took a deep breath, stood solemnly and held his hands.
"Wei Chen understands that we should do our best to help His Highness get promoted."
Li Ao nodded with satisfaction, leaned back slightly this time, but spoke slowly again.
"Song Aiqing, when the prince is promoted to Jinshi one day, I... will personally reward you."
At this moment, Li Ao was speaking with some strange determination. After Song Mu withdrew from Nuan Pavilion, he felt that something was quietly brewing.
The peace of the past seemed to be torn apart because of this incident, but Song Mu saw the weakness in the prosperous age.
There was a noise in the Nuan Pavilion on the other side, and Feng Xiang stormed away from it.
But overnight, there was such an overlap of power in Chang'an. Now His Majesty has re-enabled Prime Minister Tan and suppressed Prime Minister Feng like this, but I don't know what will happen next.
At this moment, Song Mu once again stood in front of His Highness's promotion, but this time it was no longer a scholar who promoted people, but a person who was promoted to a Jinshi.
The hardships increased hundreds of times, and countless people fell on the road.
In the current situation, it would be unthinkable for Li Dong to be promoted without fail. All Song Mu could think of was to hone his literary skills.
A brilliant article can attract the attention of literary stars, and then even Song Mu can only do some superficial work for Li Dong.
In the imperial examination room, the articles lead to enlightenment and perseverance to build literary ethics.
In the days that followed, Song Mute invited Yan Fu to study Li Dong's articles with him, but things still took a different turn.
Because he was involved in Chang'an political affairs, Li Dong had to take care of a lot of things. In the past, the East Palace only had scrolls, but now there are many twists and turns.
Li Dong also went from being excited and positive at the beginning to being tired now, and because he has to take care of his studies, he is a little overwhelmed.
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Although there are staff to help Li Dong solve problems, Li Dong mostly does it himself, and even slightly resists help from others.
It was late at night that day, and Song Mu had just corrected an article written by Li Dong. Li Dongying's eyes were red, waiting for Song Mu to explain the situation.
Only this time, Song Mu put down the scroll in his hand and said immediately.
"Your Highness, please go and rest. I will explain this article to you tomorrow."
After hearing this, Li Dong shook his head and looked up at Song Mu.
"Lecture. I will go to Chang'an Internal Guard to inspect the armaments tomorrow morning. You'd better give the lecture first."
Li Dong said this, stood up, poured a cup of tea and drank it, forcibly cheering up.
Song Mu shook his head when he saw this situation.
"Your Highness, it is useless to study in such a situation. As you are now, you are dragged down by government affairs."
“You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”
Li Dong paused after hearing this, but then sighed.
"Of course I understand, but I have to do this."
“I have to have my cake and eat it too.”
Li Dong looked over and continued to speak.
"The incident in Southern Xinjiang really disappointed my father, and with the current situation, I can no longer let my father down."
"His Royal Highness is diligent in his work, but if he is not promoted, then he will be truly disappointed."
Li Dong still shook his head slightly when he heard this, and then looked at Song Mu and sighed slightly.
"Lectures, but you got it wrong. There is really no importance between the two."
"Did you know that the bell was ringing that day, but it was an extremely unexpected situation? My father was different. Instead of asking the imperial doctor, a group of eunuchs rushed to ring the bell. When giving lectures, did you know that my father woke up and heard about this, and almost fainted again ?”
Li Dong said immediately. Song Mu was also stunned when he heard this. There was such a situation among them.
"To be honest, after the events of Song Lecture and An Guogong..., there are not many people around my father who can speak. As soon as this incident came out, everyone in the imperial city had different opinions."
"My father ordered me to take charge of the Royal Forest Army and Chang'an Internal Guard, that is..."
Speaking of this, Li Dong's expression also showed some anger. He looked at Song Mu and said in a deep voice.
"Lectures. Because of this, I must not let my father worry. Otherwise, how can I convince the public in the future?"
Song Mu stood there, with thousands of thoughts flashing through his mind at this moment, before he looked at the other party and spoke.
"But Your Highness, if your cultivation level is not smooth, it will be like when you are promoted to a scholar..."
Li Dong took two steps forward and looked at Song Mu with a slightly complicated look.
"I understand the disadvantages, Song Lecturer. Like my father, I am eager to be promoted smoothly."
"I also know what my father and Lecture did to eliminate that possible situation."
"But I have already prepared for this."
Song Mu raised his head and looked at Li Dong. At this moment, Li Dong had a decisive look on his face.
"In the past, there was no monarch in the Wen Dynasty who failed to become a Jinshi, and I, Li Dong, will never become a king."
"Song is a great scholar. I just want to ask you one question."
"Is it possible for me to be a Jinshi Wen Dao?"
The main hall was silent, candlelight flickered, Song Mu and Li Dong looked at each other, and saw the flame in Li Dong's eyes.
Song Mu, who lowered his hands, clenched his fists slightly and let out a deep breath.
"Your Highness, maybe I once thought that there was no way out of doubt, but now I think it should be like a new era of darkness."
Li Dong's eyes were deep and he nodded heavily at this moment.
"Okay, then please tell Lectures and your father to wait for this time of darkness and light."
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