When Tang Jian heard this, he smiled and did not quibble. He obviously acquiesced.
Although Li Shimin was a little moved by this suggestion, he hesitated for a long time and shook his head gently.
"Clearly upholding the code of law, clearing up dynasty disciplines, and thoroughly investigating corruption are all things that are fair and aboveboard. There is no need to be secretive and swayed by rumors——"
Li Shimin said, straightened his expression, looked at Tang Jian and said seriously.
"I can't let Zian help me share the pressure just because I'm afraid of rumors - what's more, to me, it may be a trivial rumor, but to him it may be a disaster..."
When Tang Jian heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Li Shimin and bowed deeply.
"Your Majesty is wise, I understand!"
Such a majesty is the monarch worthy of dedicating himself to it!
Although he was very curious about Wang Zi'an's method of interrogating Wang Tong that day, and he also wanted Wang Zi'an to come forward, get a confession, and shut up those people completely, but he was more willing to see that the monarch he was loyal to was kind and righteous. Willing to protect his subordinates.
Looking at Tang Jian's back as he turned around and walked out, Li Shimin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, thinking to himself.
"Could it be that Zian is really proficient in some immortal magic..."
Wang Tong's behavior at the Wannian County Government Office that day was really abnormal. Even ordinary people, not to mention the elite children trained by such a family, would not be able to behave so honestly.
What's more, if Wang Tong had killed him and denied it, would the Wannian County Government still dare to torture Wang Tong?
As long as he survives the first wave of interrogations and does not confess in court, relying on the strength of the Wang family, it may not be a big problem to give Wang Tong a confession.
This kind of thing doesn't happen again.
If there is no real evidence, and no confession can be obtained, and just one sentence, what I, a son of the Wang family, said is not as good as what a prostitute said randomly, I am afraid the court will have to let him go.
However, what was shocking was that Wang Tong was as if he was suffering from infatuation, and he shook his head completely!
According to what Li Xiaogong said when he came back, Wang Tong seemed to be possessed by an evil spirit under Wang Zi'an's gaze!
From Li Xiaogong's point of view, if you say this, there is no need to talk about other people.
Because at this time, the involvement was too great, everyone that day, including Cheng Chumo and Li Siwen, were too smart to get to the bottom of it.
Asking this is a stab in the back of Wang Zi'an and gives authority to the Wang family.
But none of us are stupid. Everyone knows that there must be something fishy in the interrogation that day, otherwise Wang Tong of the Wang family would not be stupid.
Li Shimin was stunned for a while, unable to think of a solution, so he could only put this issue behind him for the time being, continue to review the memorial, and ponder the issue of how to govern Mobei.
The former Han Dynasty used all its strength to attack the Xiongnu and swept across Mobei. It only relieved the border troubles for decades and threw the grassland to Xianbei with a shaking of hands.
The Tang Dynasty must never repeat the mistakes of the previous Han Dynasty!
But, how to do it?
Thinking of the place where he was lost in thought, he unknowingly stopped the imperial pen in his hand and frowned.
"Your Majesty, are you still worrying about matters in Mobei?"
Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and others, holding a draft, couldn't help but ask as soon as they walked into the imperial study.
Hearing this, Li Shimin put down the imperial pen in his hand, gently pinched his forehead, and said with a wry smile.
"Mobei is barren, the land is barren, and the wind, snow, and cold are coming one after another. It is not suitable for the people of the Central Plains to live. If we want to completely solve the future problems, we must build a government and build an office. But how to govern it has never been done before, and I have no idea for a while. What clues - why, could it be that several of my beloved ladies have already discussed some clues?"
After scanning the drafts held by the three of them, Li Shimin's eyes lit up.
Unexpectedly, after hearing Li Shimin's words, several people shook their heads and smiled bitterly at the same time.
"Mobei is vast and sparsely populated, and herdsmen are extremely mobile. It is difficult to register, pay taxes and pay grain. If there are few people sent by the court, it will not be enough to deter the unruly people. If there are too many people, the burden on the court will be too heavy. Well, Wei Chen and others can't find a solution that has both ends..."
"Your Majesty, we must come up with countermeasures as soon as possible. According to the message from the fast horse ahead, General Li Jing's army has set up camp sixty miles outside the city. It will probably arrive at the Weishui River around noon tomorrow -"
Fang Xuanling's eyes were bloodshot these past few days, and his face looked exhausted. Du Ruhui suddenly fell ill, and many things suddenly fell on him, making him somewhat powerless.
"Perhaps, we can move the Turks inland - this can not only replenish the population, fill up the household registration, but also centralize management..."
Changsun Wuji said thoughtfully.
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Wei Zheng frowned subconsciously.
"This must not be done! The Turkic people are fierce and unyielding. If they move inland, it will inevitably bring about many disputes. Moreover, once there is unrest, we lose the advantage of a dangerous border city and cannot stop them. They will march straight in, and the consequences will be unimaginable. …”
Just when a few people were at an impasse, they suddenly heard a report from the chamberlain, saying that it was Cheng Yaojin, the official of Su Guo, who asked for an audience.
Li Shimin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in confusion.
This old man, since his wife fell ill, has not come to him for a while, why did he suddenly think of coming to him?
Although he was confused, he still nodded.
"Ask him to come in——"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard hearty laughter coming from outside.
"Your Majesty, have you had lunch? Do you want us to find the prince? Well, everyone is here..."
When Cheng Yaojin saw so many people in the imperial study room, his smile suddenly faded and he bowed seriously to Li Shimin.
"Wei Chen has seen His Majesty——"
Li Shimin couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, and waved his hands angrily.
"No gift--"
Although the old man didn't finish his sentence just now, he naturally understood what the old man was here for. Most likely, he came to see him for a meal with Wang Zi'an...
I am such a freshman emperor, don’t I want to lose face?
In front of so many ministers, wouldn’t it become a joke to travel such a long way just to have a meal at someone’s house?
Hey, although this suggestion is very tempting!
Alas, I don’t know how I learned how to make those stupid things in the imperial kitchen, but they just can’t make the taste of Wang Zi’an’s food.
"Ahem, I'm discussing with them how to manage Mobei. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it later -"
Li Shimin coughed a few times, and Cheng Yaojin immediately understood.
clear!
Wait until they leave later!
He honestly found a place to sit aside and listened boredly as several people continued to argue about how to govern Mobei.
As I listened, I suddenly thought of something, slapped my thigh suddenly, and stood up.
