"It's still because of the Turkic incident. Ashinadur and Ashina Shibobi are still at war with each other. The DPRK is wondering if they can support one side to stabilize the situation in the Mobei grassland."
After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he waited for Zhang Yang's reaction. Seeing that he still had a leisurely look on his face, he asked, "You were able to deal with the Tubo and Tuyuhun affairs back then. How do you feel about the Turkic affairs this time?"
"I don't have any thoughts. There are so many talented people in the court, and what can I, a young official, say?"
Li Chengqian nodded, "There are indeed many capable people in the court, and everyone has many opinions. Your official position is too low and you really have no say in the court."
Zhang Yang said quickly: "It doesn't matter if the position is lower. His Majesty definitely wants me to start training from a lower position. That's right! It's training."
These words almost touched me.
Li Chengqian's expression was pertinent, "It's rare for you to understand my father's painstaking efforts. Sure enough, I didn't misjudge you."
What does Li Chengqian mean?
Are you becoming more and more satisfied?
It's too late for me to resign.
Li Chengqian stood up again, "I'll take my leave now."
"Your Highness, walk slowly, take these tea leaves with you."
Zhang Yang quickly handed over a bag of tea.
In the palace, Li Shimin was reviewing the memorial, and Li Chengqian came to the Ganlu Hall to salute, "Father, I have visited Zhang Yang."
Li Shimin remained focused, "Is this Zhang Yang really pretending to be sick?"
Li Chengqian replied: "My son doesn't think it's like he's pretending to be sick, but more like he's recovering from the cold."
Li Shimin came up with a decree, "Confess Zhang Yang as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and add Zhongshu Shengshe to participate in the discussion, and grant Princess Runan an expanded fief of 100 acres, and the food court remains unchanged."
Li Chengqian thought about his father's will and was able to win the Hexi Corridor without losing a single blow. His contribution was already great. However, his father's reward was a bit small after all. Perhaps his father was worried that Zhang Yang would be given too many rewards at such a young age to prevent Zhang Yang from being too proud. ?
Zhang Yang was given the official position of Minister of Rites, and he was not an ordinary civil servant when he entered Zhongshu Province as a minister. He also gave Yue'er a fiefdom.
This fief belongs to Yue'er, and what is actually given to Zhang Yang is just a minister, with no other substantial rewards.
Come to think of it, my father had good intentions.
Seeing Li Chengqian still standing in the hall, Li Shimin said, "Is there anything else?"
Li Chengqian quickly handed over a bag of tea, "This is the tea that Zhang Yang gave to Erchen. Erchen wanted to give some to his father. This is newly roasted."
Li Shimin was startled when he heard the tea. Last year's tea was almost finished and he just needed to refill it.
Li Shimin's expression was calm, "Just put it aside."
Seeing that his father was still reviewing the memorial, Li Chengqian took some of the rest and left it all with his father before leaving.
After reviewing several memorials, Li Shimin said to the young eunuch on the side: "Send a message to Lu Zhaolin that the tea leaves are ready for frying. Let him try to see if he can make tea this year."
"Here."
The four of them worked hard until the afternoon and finally finished sorting all the tea leaves.
Zhang Yang lay on the recliner, and Li Yue tapped his back, "Husband, are you strong enough now?"
"Okay, okay." Zhang Yang said with a look of enjoyment.
"Will it be better here?" Li Yue kept beating with her little fist.
"Well, I feel much more comfortable."
…
"Your Majesty's decree has arrived!"
A eunuch stood at the door interrupting the couple's cozy moment.
Li Yue quickly saluted.
Somewhat reluctant to enjoy this kind of enjoyment, Zhang Yang had no choice but to stand up.
The young eunuch read: "Consort Zhang Yang has made great achievements in negotiating with envoys from various countries. He has been granted the title of Minister of Rites, the title of Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and the title of Princess Jingyang has been extended by one hundred acres."
After reading it, the little eunuch smiled and said, "Explain the decree."
Li Yue stretched out his hands and respectfully accepted the decree.
The little eunuch asked someone to hand over his official uniform and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the consort, congratulations to your highness the princess. I will take my leave first."
Li Yue happily held the imperial edict and official uniform with a look of admiration, "My husband has been promoted!"
Zhang Yang smiled bitterly, "Yes, I've been promoted, what should I do?"
Li Yue said: "Let's drink and celebrate tonight, and I'll give my husband a slap on the back."
Lying down again and enjoying his wife's back slap, Zhang Yang became more and more confused about why he was promoted.
"What is the official position of Zhongshu Shengsheren?"
Hearing her husband's question, Li Yue also wondered: "I'm not very clear either."
Aunt Wang said: "Zhongshu Shengshe is not a small civil servant. He usually organizes case files for Shangguan and can also discuss matters for Jin. This is a position that many scholars want. After entering Zhongshu Sheng, He can discuss many important matters between the DPRK and China."
Listening to Aunt Wang's words, Li Yue hit her back even harder.
This promotion means going to court.
The official uniform looked very shabby. Sure enough, it was leftover from someone else's wear. Li Yue washed it overnight, and the color faded after just one wash.
Then put it on the stove and dry it over fire.
Li Yue admired this official uniform, as if she saw her husband looking majestic in official uniform.
The first bad thing about getting promoted is getting up early and going to court before dawn.
Li Yue came to urge Zhang Yang to get up.
Unexpectedly, Li Yue, who usually sleeps a lot, could wake up so early.
Li Yue brought the official uniform and said, "Husband, please put it on quickly and show me."
Zhang Yang put on his official uniform as he was told. Li Yue looked at it for a long time and said, "My husband looks good in anything he wears."
Seeing that his wife hadn't even combed her hair, Zhang Yang touched her little head and said, "You wash up first, and I'll make breakfast for you."
"Um."
Time was very tight, so Zhang Yang simply made a bowl of vegetable porridge.
A bowl of vegetable porridge with pickled radish for breakfast, a meal to start with.
The two aunts also came to the yard early.
Zhang Yang finished the porridge in the bowl and said, "As soon as I get promoted, you have to get up early too."
Li Yue grinned, with some vegetable leaves still stuck to her teeth.
"I'm going to court."
"Well, work hard as an official! Maybe you will be promoted again tomorrow."
Zhang Yang paused, wanted to say something but shook his head and hurried to court. In the eyes of his wife, it seemed that he could get promoted if he wanted.
Walking along Zhuque Street, the first thing I felt when I was wearing official uniform was that the officers and soldiers passing by on patrol were respectful when I saw them.
Even the vendors who got up early were smiling when they saw it.
He hurriedly walked into the Zhuque Gate, where there were already many courtiers.
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong were eating a piece of cake while walking towards Chengtian Gate. Everyone was in a hurry, and they looked very down-to-earth as they ate breakfast while rushing.
Cheng Yaojin noticed an unfamiliar face at a glance.
Qin Qiong also noticed Zhang Yang and stepped forward and asked, "The prince-in-law is also coming to court?"
Seeing Qin Qiong, Zhang Yang raised his hands and said, "Yes, hahaha... I just got promoted."
Cheng Yaojin took out a piece of cake and said, "You haven't eaten it yet. Can you have some?"
Zhang Yang waved his hand, "I've eaten at home."
Cheng Yaojin chewed the cake in his mouth and said, "It's better for young people to get up early. I haven't had a hot meal in the morning for a long time."
Qin Qiong also smiled helplessly.
While eating the cake, Cheng Yaojin kept looking at Zhang Yang.
More and more officials were walking from Zhuque Gate to Chengtian Gate. No one spoke much, and there were only hurried footsteps all around.
Following a group of courtiers to the Chengtian Gate, Zhang Yang also noticed Li Xiaogong and Xu Jingzong standing behind with sleepy eyes.
Many of them were strangers, and this was the first time in two lifetimes that they had gone to court.
With a loud shout from a eunuch, the Chengtian Gate slowly opened, and everyone stepped in and walked all the way towards the Taiji Hall.
It was still the same quiet, only footsteps, no one even whispered to each other.
His clothes were pulled by someone, and Zhang Yang looked sideways at Li Xiaogong.
Zhang Yang whispered: "Why did I get promoted?"
Li Xiaogong whispered: "How do I know? After entering the palace, you and Xu Jingzong stood behind me."
"okay."
Following Li Xiaogong's footsteps, Zhang Yang walked towards Tai Chi Hall, and Xu Jingzong behind him also smiled.
Li Xiaogong looked at Zhang Yang again, realized something was wrong, and stopped, "Damn it! Where's your watan?"
Zhang Yang scratched his head and whispered: "Damn! I forgot."
Xu Jingzong handed over a Wat board at the right time.
"Thank you very much." Zhang Yang said with cupped hands.
"You're welcome." Xu Jingzong said with a smile.
The small group of two ministers, one minister, and the Ministry of Rites is now complete.
The Tai Chi Palace is much bigger than I imagined. I would never know how majestic the palace is unless I see it with my own eyes. I wonder how much manpower it takes to build such a Tai Chi Palace.
As everyone entered the Tai Chi Hall, everyone stood quietly in their positions.
Zhang Yang looked around and saw Li Chengqian in front of the class.
With another loud shout, Li Shimin walked into the palace, the officials saluted, and Zhang Yang also pretended to salute.
Li Shimin was sitting on the throne. He glanced at the court and saw an unfamiliar face, and Zhang Yang was relieved after confirming it.
This Zhang Yang is still a good piece of jade, and it won't be too bad after polishing it properly.
It's just that this kid has a lazy nature. He won't do anything unless he is roasted on the fire.
We still need to polish him well, Li Shimin nodded slightly.
At the beginning of the morning, each department reported on their affairs.
From this year's spring planting all the way to city and border defense.
Unknowingly, I fell asleep again, and my eyes closed unconsciously.
Xu Jingzong behind him pushed himself, and Zhang Yang felt refreshed. His feet were a little sore after standing for a while.
After all, it's been an hour. Where did this come from?
It's better to endure it a little longer.
"I think it would be best to let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter."
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites still has to take care of this year's festival, and we don't have enough manpower to handle it."
When he heard about the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yang took a deep breath and opened his eyes to see Li Xiaogong and Changsun Wuji arguing.
Changsun Wuji bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is common practice for the Ministry of Rites to receive foreign ministers. Minister Zhang of the Ministry of Rites can also deal with the Tibetan envoys and the Tuyuhun envoys. I think I can handle it."
Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhang Yang stood still and asked if it was time to walk out of the morning class by himself.
Seeing Xu Jingzong pushing him behind him, he winked again.
Li Shimin whispered: "What does Zhang Shilang mean?"
Zhang Yang took another deep breath, walked out of the courtroom and glanced at Li Shimin quietly, "Your Majesty, I can't do it."
"Um?"
Everyone in the class was talking about it.
Li Shimin looked at Zhang Yang distressedly, "What do you mean when you say no?"
Xu Jingzong quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Minister Zhang means that he is willing to take on this important task."
I think you, Xu Jingzong, are reliable and skilled enough. I give you a thumbs up.
Relieved, let out a sigh of relief.
Li Shimin said: "In this case, let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter. If nothing happens, just retreat from the court."
After speaking, Li Shimin sat for a while, then stood up and left.
The ministers saluted again.
After speaking, the ministers left one after another.
Changsun Wuji looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Since you are still from Zhongshu Sheng, you will come to Zhongshu Sheng today."
Zhang Yang hesitated and said: "Zhao Guogong, isn't it inappropriate for me to have two official positions?"
Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "I hold three official positions. What did I say?"
With three positions, there is really a shortage of people in the DPRK.
After everyone had almost left, Li Xiaogong, Xu Jingzong, and Zhang Yang were still standing in the Tai Chi Hall.
Zhang Yang said doubtfully: "I just took a nap, what on earth do we need from the Ministry of Etiquette to handle?"
Li Xiaogong sighed: "Why did you agree to the Turkic matter?"
"Didn't I say I can't do it?" Zhang Yang looked at Xu Jingzong again, "Why did you agree to it?"
Xu Jingzong looked troubled, "Your Majesty asked your ministers to take on important responsibilities, and I cannot refuse."
Zhang Yang looked at Li Xiaogong.
Li Xiaogong nodded, "Since His Majesty said so, we can only go through fire and water."
The three of them walked out of the Tai Chi Hall together, and Zhang Yang asked again: "Is it possible that I still need ministers to do things that are obviously impossible to do?"
Xu Jingzong said in a low voice: "It's okay to put it mildly, but His Majesty has already said so at that time, so we can no longer refuse."
"You didn't tell me earlier!"
"I didn't even expect it, even my subordinates."
Li Shimin was walking on the way to Li Zheng Palace, followed by Li Chengqian.
"Isn't that good? He really dares to say that." Li Shimin sneered.
"Father, this Zhang Yang is only going to court for the first time, so he must not understand the rules." Li Chengqian explained.
Li Chengqian is a loyal man and is kind and kind to others.
Li Shimin shook his head and sighed again.
The three of them came to the door of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. At this moment, there was a little fat man in the yamen. He was looking through the case files of the Ministry of Rites.
Li Tai noticed the three people standing at the door, "Are you back?"
The three of them walked into the government office, each with a sad look on their face.
Zhang Yang sat down and relaxed his feet. It was really hard to go to court this morning. He had to get up before dawn, and his feet were sore from standing.
The problem is that he picked up a hot potato in the court room.
After a while, officials from the next province moved in boxes of case files.
These officials said respectfully: "These are the Turks' case files from previous years. Please take a look at them."
There are hundreds of files in these big boxes.
Li Tai pestered Zhang Yang and said with a smile, "Is it fun to go to court? Does your legs feel sore from standing there?"
Zhang Yang said nothing with a grimace.
Li Tai added: "I have been here a few times, but it's so torturous. I didn't expect it's your turn now, hahaha!"
This little fat guy was smiling so happily that I really wanted to slap him, like hanging him up and whipping him.
Xu Jingzong had already picked up the case file and started reading it. This guy was quite serious about his work, and he had already read three or four volumes in a short while.
Li Xiaogong simply slept on the desk.
Zhang Yang picked up a case file, frowned and said, "His Royal Highness, King Wei, can you please stop laughing so silly."
(End of chapter)
