Li Xian was not surprised that Li Zhi had such a high opinion of Wang Han. In fact, the internal guards are not just for free. They have an independent internal official evaluation process and a file.
As for the evaluation of the personnel department, it can only be used as a reference. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that in officialdom, talent is not everything. When the assessment process involves utilitarianism, it cannot remain pure.
Whether it was the Juxian Building fire incident or the Wang Han silence and transfer incident, the involvement of the internal guards gave Li Xian the feeling of doing whatever he wanted. After all, it was an organization run by two generations, Taizong and Li Zhi, so its strength cannot be underestimated.
Moreover, I don't know if it was an illusion, but Li Xian always felt that Li Zhi was sending a signal to himself, that is, to stretch his hands longer and take more care.
It feels like being abducted!
After looking at the mutton, Li Xian placed the skewers on the plate next to him when he saw that it was already medium rare.
Reaching out to pick up two meat skewers, Li Zhi said with a smile: "I am very satisfied with the matter of Juxian Tower. It can be said that it is commendable that you can come up with this strategy to delay the start of the auction. Being an emperor has never been successful. It is common to find a perfect way to kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred to yourself. If one day you encounter a way that has the best of both worlds, you have to be vigilant. How can there be so many good things in the world?"
Seeing Li Zhi bite off half a skewer of mutton in one bite and eating it boldly, Li Xian also smiled.
Although he has other ways to achieve the effect, sometimes, if he pretends to be honest for too long, he can easily be misunderstood as a truly honest person, so it is better to show his behavior from time to time.
As for the signal that Li Zhi sent to himself, it was really confusing. Who knows if this was a kind of temptation on his part, or if he really wanted to hand over power. It is said that being with you is like being with a tiger. It is true. Even if the tiger is dying, you can't give up your vigilance. Who knows if it will turn against you and bite you the next second if it plays with you when it is in a good mood? people.
Military power can't be touched until death. Internal defense can be used occasionally, but things like command power don't need to be thought about at all. As the most loyal group of people supported by the emperor, when it is time for them to be loyal, they will naturally gain their loyalty.
After eating a few bites of mutton skewers and feeling the increasingly cold north wind, Li Xian stood up and saluted: "Ah, I have another idea about the auction. Take a look..."
Li Zhi waved his hand and tried to chew faster. After swallowing the mutton, he said, "It's up to you. I don't care."
Seeing what Li Zhi said, Li Xian could only smile bitterly and said: "Aye, actually, what I want to say is that you can borrow the Tai Chi Hall to renovate it and use it as a place to hold the auction?"
"Um?"
After hearing Li Xian's words, Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but look towards the west.
Taiji Hall was the meeting place of Wude and Zhenguan. It was built in the 8th year of Zhenguan. The construction was stopped until he succeeded to the throne and the Daming Palace was not completed in the 2nd year of Longshuo. When the harem and the three provinces and six ministries are all moved, that place will become a thing of the past.
Once upon a time, it was also the battlefield for the emperor himself.
It was in the Taiji Hall that he succeeded to the throne and continued the prosperous age of Zhenguan; it was in the Taiji Hall that he fought against all opinions, deposed the king and established a military force, and overthrew his own uncle; it was also in the Taiji Hall that he worked hard to govern and strive to create A new era far beyond the heyday of Zhenguan.
However, just like that palace, I am almost a thing of the past at this time. His physical condition was not good to begin with. The Tai Chi Palace was low-lying, cold and damp, and he had accumulated a lot of ailments after living there for many years and being overworked. If he hadn't used a sword to force the imperial doctor to tell the truth, Li Zhi would never have thought that his illness would be explained in such a long article by the imperial doctor.
Now, although I can walk freely despite the cold wind, this is all supported by medicine. It may not take long. When the medicine and stone are no longer effective, I will return to the past, or even worse.
but....
Glancing at Li Xian who looked horrified, Li Zhi couldn't help but smile again.
Li Xian was indeed stupid. After he said the words, he remembered that he had borrowed the Tai Chi Palace
, although the arrangement was enough, after all, it was once the place where the court met, and Li Zhi didn't know what he would think if he didn't agree with Yu Li.
"Aye, I was so quick to speak that I was rebellious..."
"It doesn't matter."
After stopping Li Xian's words, Li Zhi smiled with relief and said: "Tai Chi Palace is just an old palace that is slowly decaying. I'm afraid it will collapse in a few years if it is not repaired. If you can use it, I will naturally agree. Ministry of Rites Over there, Taiji Hall has already been removed from the list, and they won't interfere much. Since you want to use it, I agree."
After saying that, Li Zhi retracted his oily hand into his cuff, reached out and patted Li Xian on the shoulder, and walked out of the pavilion. It was different when he followed the pavilion. At this time, his steps were much lighter.
Looking at Li Zhi's leaving figure, Li Xian thought for a moment and determined that this guy might really be saying goodbye.
Now that permission has been obtained, repairing the Tai Chi Hall will be put on the agenda. Hurry and the auction can go ahead before the first winter snow falls.
Such a long time is enough for those wealthy locals to rush to Chang'an.
Smiling slightly, Li Xian turned to Li Yun and said, "Tell Zhang Yixue that my father has given permission to use the Tai Chi Hall, and ask the workers he summoned to enter the Tai Chi Hall immediately and start decorating it. It must be completed within twenty...twenty-five days. "
Li Yun accepted the order and left the palace immediately.
Logically speaking, it is most appropriate to leave such a major matter to Zhang Youcai personally, rather than his second son Zhang Yixue. However, Zhang Youcai is now at home "recuperating and earning a living", so he can only let Zhang Yixue give it a try. After all, he has learned five years from his father. For six years, with Zhang Youcai guiding me from behind, I should not have done anything wrong.
As for Shangguan, he was instructing his subordinates to go door-to-door to apologize.
The Juxian Building burned down and the auction was postponed. For the guests who had hoarded a lot of money in their homes just waiting to be squandered, it was not only a missed date, it was also equivalent to pouring cold water on them.
However, their hidden dissatisfaction disappeared without a trace after the guys from Sihailou came to the door.
Not to mention that the dignified prince personally ordered people to come to the door with gifts to apologize, even the news brought by the waiter was shocking enough.
The Juxian Building was gone, but the prince actually persuaded the saint to use the Taiji Hall as the venue for the auction.
Regarding this news, the honorable nobles and the aristocratic families were naturally indifferent. Taiji Hall was just a place. In their eyes, it had the same status as a pig pen. It was just the same place. But for many wealthy businessmen, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Although it is just an abandoned court meeting place, being able to visit such a place will give them bragging rights for the rest of their lives.
