After the morning court, listening to the discussions among his colleagues, Changsun Wuji stood there in silence for a long time, then turned around and walked out of the palace in a somewhat dejected manner.
He was good friends with Li Shimin when he was young. In today's terms, he and Li Shimin were friends since childhood.
Even when Li Shimin and his sister were able to get married, he was the one who held the red thread.
The two of them were both from the Guanlong gentry clan, so they were playmates since they were young. Moreover, Changsun Wuji's background was no worse than that of Li Shimin, so from the earliest days, Li Shimin always called Changsun Wuji his elder brother.
What's more, the two later became real relatives, and Li Shimin's "big brother" became even more affectionate.
During this period, the Li family rebelled, and Changsun Wuji, whether out of love or family interests, finally chose to follow Li Shimin in all the wars, helping him make plans.
After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he tried his best to help Li Shimin win the throne and achieved the feat of following the dragon.
These years have been ups and downs, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has been assisting Li Shimin with his head in hand.
Of course, after Li Shimin ascended to the throne of God, he also gave Changsun Wuji corresponding power and wealth. If his sister hadn't dissuaded him, he would have been promoted to prime minister by now, with "power over the government and the public".
Even now, although the two of them are "lord and minister" in the court, they still have a good relationship in private, and they often drink and chat together.
In addition, Guanyin's status in the harem is now stable, and she has three direct princes under her knees, so Changsun Wuji has always considered herself to be the person Li Shimin trusts and relies on the most.
But what will happen today makes Changsun Wuji a little anxious.
The reason is also very simple. As Li Shimin's childhood friend and best friend, he could see through Li Shimin's acting skills at a glance.
From Li Shimin's initial intention to inquire about the condition of the cement road in the palace, to Duan Lun's proposal, Wei Zheng's advice, to Fang Xuanling's perfect memorial, to finally Qin Ming's request to build Chang'an The cement road from the city to Lantian County.
Putting aside the troublemaker Wei Zheng, this all went smoothly and logically!
Where in the world can such a coincidence and such a smooth thing happen?
Looking back, Changsun Wuji immediately realized that planning for this matter had probably started since the day the road was renovated in the palace.
This was actually the reason why Changsun Wuji was so anxious. After all, there was a gap of six days.
For such a long time, His Majesty has not made any news, and he has never been summoned to the palace for discussion.
All he had to think about now was that the cement road was related to the future reconstruction of the entire Tang Dynasty official system, and would even affect the imperial court's control of the local area and the livelihood of thousands of people.
As Li Shimin's most important adviser, he had no sense of involvement at all.
I felt particularly disappointed, and at the same time, I became more and more anxious.
After leaving the Tai Chi Hall, he saw the young man in green official robes retreating from a distance, surrounded by a group of military generals.
After thinking for a while, he didn't catch up, but instead walked towards the direction of Manna Hall.
After a while,
After hearing the silent announcement in the hall, Changsun Wuji strode into the Ganlu Hall.
"My lord, Sun Wuji, is here to see your majesty."
Li Shimin walked down the jade steps with a smile, stretched out his hand to help Changsun Wuji, and said with a smile:
"Auxiliary machine, you came just in time. I was thinking about whether to call you into the palace to discuss the affairs of the Luqiao Department. Come on, let's sit over there and talk."
"Come here, serve tea to Duke Qi."
After speaking, Li Shimin pulled Changsun Wuji to sit on a chair aside.
Changsun Wuji felt somewhat comforted after listening to Li Shimin's words.
He bowed slightly, half-sat on the chair, and said:
"I wonder what your Majesty wants to discuss with me?"
Li Shimin reached out and picked up a piece of pastry on the table and handed it to Changsun Wuji and said:
"Auxiliary engine, the meeting has been going on for so long, are you hungry? Eat something first, and let's talk slowly."
Changsun Wuji quickly took the cake with both hands, a smile appeared on his face, and he bowed:
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After saying that, he picked up the pastry and took a bite.
When Li Shimin saw this, he picked up a piece of pastry and started eating it.
After eating the pastries and taking another sip of tea, Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji and said:
"Auxiliary machine, I plan to let Cheng Qian or Qing Que go to the Road and Bridge Division for some experience. Which one of them do you think is more suitable?"
Chang Su Wuji pondered for a moment after hearing the words, and instead of answering hastily, he asked:
"Your Majesty, Qing Que and Cheng Qian have no experience in this field, and the Road and Bridge Department is a newly established government office. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to let them serve as chief officers?"
"Besides, replacing official roads with concrete roads is of great importance. If you do it well, you will naturally win the favor of the people, but if something goes wrong, it will also easily attract infamy."
Li Shimin took a sip of tea and said with a smile:
"Of course I have considered this, so I want Qin Ming to be the chief officer of the Roads and Bridges Department."
Changsun Wuji frowned when he heard this, why is it Qin Ming again? After hesitating for a moment, Changsun Wuji asked:
"Your Majesty, could it be that the Qin County man proposed the establishment of this bridge department?"
Li Shimin smiled and nodded when he heard this, and then told Changsun Wuji exactly what happened.
Changsun Wuji had a calm expression on his face when he heard this, but he was shocked in his heart.
I still underestimated that young man!
I didn't expect that he would have such a plan at such a young age, and then think about how much his sister and His Majesty valued him, and Chong'er's assassination of Qin Ming before.
Changsun Wuji was a little confused for a while.
"Auxiliary machine?"
Changsun Wuji came to his senses, stood up and saluted:
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I was a little distracted for a while."
Li Shimin stood up, pushed Changsun Wuji back to the chair with a smile, and said:
"Stop talking about you, I was shocked when I first heard about his plan!"
Changsun Wuji nodded and pretended to be careless and said:
"Yes, the man from Qin County is not only talented in literature at a young age, but he is also good at understanding things and doing business. If I hadn't known that he had lived in Lantian County since he was a child, I would have doubted whether he was the reincarnation of an immortal! No! Do you know who the male teacher in Qin County is?"
Compared to Changsun Wuji, Li Shimin knew more about Qin Ming.
How is he proficient in handling things and doing business?
From Li Shimin's point of view, Qin Ming, apart from not knowing the art of war and battle formations, was pretty good at arithmetic, agriculture, farming, business, calligraphy, poetry, medicine and other aspects.
[Is he really the reincarnation of an immortal? How else to explain Baiqisi’s investigation results? 】
"Your Majesty? Your Majesty?"
After hearing this, Li Shimin temporarily suppressed the mixed thoughts in his heart and said with a smile:
"There are no immortals in this world. You think too much, auxiliary machine. You'd better tell me your thoughts. Who do you think is more suitable for Cheng Qian or Qing Que to go to the Luqiao Division for training?"
Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed, and then he said with a smile:
"In my opinion, it would be better for the King of Yue to go to the Luqiao Division to gain some experience."
"Oh? Why is that?"
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