As soon as he exited the Zichen Palace, Li Xuan heard Empress Wu's voice behind him: "Pass the decree, the King of Nanchang made false remarks and will be fined three months' salary."
Li Xuan paused quickly, turned around and handed over his hands: "I accept the order."
After saying that, Li Xuan slowly stepped down the golden steps.
Standing on the square, Li Xuan shook his head helplessly.
When Empress Wu wanted to do something, she even used him as an introduction.
Li Xuan is now a figure that attracts everyone's attention in the court.
Now that he is fined, someone will inevitably ask why he was fined.
What are you talking about?
Now, the matter of Princess Taiping will naturally be involved.
After that, it was Li Xuan's job to edit the book.
The re-compilation and annotation of "Qie Yun" used the best talents in the court.
Even Lu Zhaolin was famous for his literary reputation in the world. If it weren't for his poor health, I am afraid he would have entered the East Palace long ago.
Just now, Empress Wu asked Li Xuan to put He Zhizhang in, which would probably arouse a lot of attention.
Li Xuan couldn't help but look back at Zichen Palace behind.
Has the emperor already acquiesced in this matter?
Li Xuan's brows wrinkled slightly.
Why choose now?
The war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks in Monan is in the ascendant. Now, at this time, Princess Taiping's marriage is coming. It's hard not to think too much.
Is the emperor thinking about something else?
But so what?
Just the word "Princess Taiping chooses a son-in-law" is going to make the younger generation of scholars in the Tang Dynasty go crazy.
Not even just them, but their parents too.
But, has the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks reached this point?
Or is there something that Li Xuan doesn't know about.
In his calculations, there were only three or five people who were truly suitable for Princess Taiping's future husband.
The husband of Princess Taiping can be selected by careful selection due to his age and appearance.
Why make such a fuss.
Unless... something has happened that Li Xuan doesn't know about.
No, it's not just these, many other things have actually happened, but they are all deliberately hidden in inconspicuous places.
It will take some time for Li Xuan to find out all these things.
…
After thinking about it, Li Xuan had already walked towards the palace gate.
Just after passing the shadow of His Highness Hanyuan, a familiar figure walked over from the opposite side.
Li Xuan stopped subconsciously and held up her hands: "Uncle!"
"Go back first, then talk." Zhao Gong didn't have time to say anything more. He just glanced at Li Xuan and walked quickly past him.
Li Xuan was immediately surprised. This was an urgent call from the Queen of Heaven!
Li Xuan frowned, why did he call Zhao Gong over just after he left Hanyuan Hall.
What is Empress Wu going to do?
Thoughts only flashed through Li Xuan's mind, and the next moment, Li Xuan was already walking quickly towards the palace gate.
Li Xuan nodded slightly to Cheng Chubi on the city gate as a greeting, then turned around and walked towards the East Palace.
However, as soon as he took two steps, his footsteps stopped.
Looks weird.
Today, Li Xuan's only cousin who can be involved in the princess's choice of husband is his cousin Zhao Qi.
Zhao Qi is seventeen years old this year and has been studying in the Imperial College for three years. It is natural to take the scientific examination.
If he can take part in the scientific examination, he is naturally old enough to participate in the selection of the princess's son-in-law.
Of course, Zhao Qi is now engaged to his own cousin, the woman of the Cui family in Qinghe.
However, the woman is two years younger and has not yet been engaged.
But could it be that now, Empress Wu wanted Zhao Qi to participate in the selection of her son-in-law?
Of course, it's impossible to really choose a son-in-law, it's just a foil.
Qinghe Zhao family really can't stand on the stage in this matter.
Even the Tianshui Zhao family is the same.
This matter now is much bigger than Li Xuan originally thought.
He had a feeling that the current incident alone had attracted the attention of almost all the aristocratic families in the entire Tang Dynasty.
And behind all this, it was the emperor who was secretly controlling.
No one knew what the emperor was planning.
…
After returning to the East Palace, Li Xuan immediately conveyed Empress Wu's holy will to Li Xian.
Of course he didn't say anything about choosing a son-in-law.
Empress Wu didn't mention a word of these words. Everything was guessed by Li Xuan himself.
The East Palace quickly became agitated, especially those related to the compilation of the book. They immediately began to come in and out of many scholars to recruit talents to participate in the compilation of the book.
Li Xian was also very excited. This incident would help him quickly spread his influence among young scholars.
Li Xuan was hiding in the East Palace, carefully checking the reports sent to the East Palace from all parties.
These items were all copies sent to the East Palace after being selected by the three provinces.
The East Palace now has no power to handle court affairs.
People like Li Xuan and Su Liangsi who had their own duties to handle would not tell Li Xian about their affairs.
However, it is not easy to find what is hidden in the messy official documents.
Li Xuan was busy for several days. It was not until the news came that He Zhizhang had returned to Beijing that he relaxed a little.
After packing up his clothes, he took Li Zhu and others to Jinguangmen to pick up He Zhizhang.
The He family is not without clan members in Chang'an. He Zhizhang's two uncles, He Ji and He Zhi, are now bachelors of Hongwen Hall, ranking fifth grade.
When He Zhizhang returned to Beijing, Li Xuan went to Hongwen Hall to pick them up.
Recently, Donggong edited "Qie Yun" and borrowed many books from Hongwenkan.
As bachelors of Hongwen Hall, He Ji and He Zhuo had to give advice on many things.
After all, even Yang Jiong was deficient in many aspects when facing the two seniors.
Only Du Shenyan still had the greatest feeling that the world was vast.
…
On the banks of the Weishui River, a black carriage stopped.
Li Xuan opened the curtain, and next to him were two bachelors on horseback.
Looking at the shadows of sails on the upper reaches of the Wei River in the distance, Li Xuan turned sideways and said: "The last time I saw Ji Zhen was when I returned to Beijing three months ago. Now, only three months have passed, but I suddenly feel like I have been separated from another world. .”
"There have been too many changes in the court." He Tuo said subconsciously, and He Ji immediately glared at him.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, that was indeed the case.
In just three months, the crown prince Li Xian was deposed and Li Xian became the crown prince.
Li Xian's second son, Li Guangshun, became the king of Linzi County and succeeded Emperor Li Hongxianghuo in filial piety.
Li Xian's grandson Li Chongzhao was born.
Li Xuan's three sons were born at the same time.
The grassland war reignited.
Datang and the Turks experienced a winter of fighting. Although each other suffered considerable losses, the real main force collision has not happened yet.
"This winter, the grassland will not relax." Li Xuan got off the carriage, and He Ji and He Zhi also dismounted.
He Ji nodded in agreement and said: "Back then, it snowed and it was so cold that Duke Wei went straight into Jieli's tent. Since then, the Turks have to sleep with their eyes open even when it snows heavily in winter, for fear that anyone who is not careful will fall into the Tang Dynasty." Come and kill."
"The Duke of Wenxi County also has the same miraculous method." He Zhuo answered, then looked at Li Xuan and asked curiously: "The prince is also the commander of the army. If this is the case, will the prince attack?"
"If God doesn't take it, there will be disaster." Li Xuan nodded firmly, and then said: "However, I may move faster and mobilize more troops. Even if the opponent is more prepared, No amount of precautions will help."
"Prince Yingwu..." Before He Ji and He Zhi could finish their words, a burst of rapid horse hooves rushed from behind.
A dozen young scholars came quickly towards the river on horseback.
Li Xuan's eyes widened as he looked at the high-spirited knights galloping on horseback. When they stopped not far away, Li Xuan sighed softly and said, "It seems that I am not young at all. It seems like a long time." There’s not so much wanton racing anymore.”
He Zhi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it's better not to run recklessly. If Your Majesty really wants to be reckless, I'm afraid the power of God has already descended on someone."
"Yes." Li Xuan nodded in agreement.
If he really acted arrogantly, I'm afraid it would never be because of himself, but because the emperor and Empress Wu had an imperial edict.
Only in this case would Li Xuan act wantonly.
"Hey, the leader seems to be Chen Boyu." He Ji suddenly spoke, and He Zhi and Li Xuan were slightly stunned.
He Ji hurriedly said: "Chen Boyu is an outstanding young man who has read hundreds of schools of history. He is afraid that he will have to participate in next year's scientific examination when he comes to Beijing."
Li Xuan nodded suddenly. He was a scholar that He Zhizhang knew before, but he had never heard of him.
"Since we know my uncle, we might as well call him over to get acquainted with him. They are here today, and they must be here to pick up Ji Zhen. Brother Ji Zhen will leave with us later. It will be bad if they have to go back empty." Li Xuan smiled. laugh.
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty." He Ji earnestly handed over his hand, then stepped forward to greet Chen Boyu and others.
It was also at this time that Chen Boyu saw He Ji and bowed with everyone to say hello.
After He Ji said a few words, Chen Boyu looked towards Li Xuan with a look of embarrassment on his face, but the next moment, he was surrounded by his companions and came towards Li Xuan.
He was wearing a green robe, straight and clean, with a long sword hanging on his waist, a handsome face, and a black belt on his head.
A very heroic young man.
It had been a long time since Li Xuan had seen such a heroic young man, and there was a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Chen Boyu came closer, raised his hands to Li Xuan and said, "Chen Zi'ang of Zizhou has met the King of Nanchang."
"Huh?" Li Xuan raised her eyebrows and asked subconsciously: "Your name is Chen Zi'ang?"
"Yes!" Chen Zi'ang raised his hands with some scorn and said: "When I was young, my absurdity never occurred to the ears of the prince. I am really ashamed."
Li Xuan suddenly recalled: "It's not a bad thing for a young man to be a hero."
Zizhou is Mianyang, just beside Pengzhou.
Li Xuan had indeed heard of Chen Ziang's name.
However, at that time, he felt that Chen Ziang, who was charitable, generous and chivalrous, good at martial arts and swordsmanship, and did not read much, would not be the Chen Ziang who wrote the Youzhou Taiwanese song in later generations.
So I always thought it was the same name, but I didn't expect that it was actually me.
This made him really emotional.
Li Xuan looked Chen Ziang up and down and asked curiously: "If I remember correctly, during the Shangyuan period, were you still in Zizhou?"
"Yes, Zi'ang was an absurd young man. At the beginning of his career, he accidentally injured someone while fencing. That's why he gave up martial arts and followed literature. He made a bold decision, rejected his old friends, and worked hard to study. Only then did he become what he is today." Chen Zi'ang bowed deeply to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan waved her hands and said with emotion: "It has only been four years since Yifeng first arrived, but he has studied so far. His talent is amazing, his talent is amazing."
After four years of studying, he was able to go to Beijing to take the scientific examination. This is really surprising.
"I don't know how much stronger he is than Lu Meng who was separated for three days." Li Xuan praised.
"Your Majesty, thank you." Chen Ziang quickly handed over his hand, then pulled his friends behind him and said: "Your Majesty, this is Bi Gou of Yanshi, this is Wang Shi of Youzhou, and this is Fan Yang Lu Zangyong..."
In the fourth year of Emperor Xianqing's reign (AD 659), Chen Zi'ang was born in Shehong, Zizhou. When he was a boy, Chen Zi'ang was good at charity, generous and chivalrous, and good at martial arts and swordsmanship.
When I was seventeen or eighteen, I didn't know how to read.
Later, he was injured by fencing, so he gave up martial arts and followed literature. He made a determined decision, rejected his old friends, studied hard, read a lot of books, delved deeply into the classics and history, and studied hundreds of schools of thought in a few years.
In the first year of Tiaolu (AD 679), Chen Ziang left the Three Gorges, went north to Chang'an, entered the Imperial College to study, and participated in the imperial examination in the second year.
(End of chapter)
