Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Pay attention, both Guo Ye and Ma Yuanju clasped their fists in salute, half-bowed to worship instead of kneeling.

The ceremony of kneeling and worshiping by monarchs and ministers really prevailed in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

However, before the Tang and Song Dynasties, courtiers did not need to kneel down to worship the emperor at all, unless it was an unprecedented grand ceremony where officials from all over the world went to Beijing to face the saints or worship the ancestral temple once a year.

Otherwise, even in the early court, the courtiers do not need to kneel down to worship the emperor.

Because before the Tang and Song Dynasties, the system of centralized monarchy was not as mandatory as in the Qing Dynasty, and the system of joint governance of the world by the king and scholar-bureaucrats was still implemented.

Therefore, in Tang and Song dynasties with a relatively relaxed political atmosphere, the etiquette of kneeling three times and prostrating nine times to see the king can basically be ignored.

Not to mention the ritual of kneeling and worshiping, it is common for the monarch and his ministers to sit on the ground together and talk about political affairs; and in the early courts, it was not uncommon for courtiers to roll up their sleeves and scold each other and fight with each other because of disagreements.

What's more, people like Wei Zheng met with the emperor in private to give advice, and when they got excited, they spit on the emperor's face, which is also often heard.

Even so, the emperor couldn't do anything to Wei Zheng, because forgiving Wei Zheng and other ministers could also show the emperor's true character of being a virtuous and good-hearted emperor.

It is true that His Majesty Li Er is a Mingjun, but His Majesty Li Er is also known for his good face.

Seeing the two people saluting one after another, Li Shimin waved his hands with a smile on his face, and signaled: "You two Qings are welcome, please come here, and give seats to Ma Sheren and Guo Yushi!"

After the sound fell, the eunuchs had already moved round stools and placed them on the left and right sides of the pavilion.

Seeing that Ma Yuanju sat down first, Guo Ye was not pretentious, walked to the round stool and sat down.

At this time, Fang Xuanling stood up suddenly and said: "Your Majesty, since there is nothing to do with this minister, I will leave first. It is getting late, and the old minister is tired these days, so I want to go back early to rest !"

His Majesty Li Er heard the words, nodded frequently and replied: "Yes, Fang Aiqing, let's go back to rest first, I just talked to you about the transfer of the [-]-mile land in Tubo, Fang Aiqing will send someone to do it tomorrow! "

Fang Xuanling clasped his fists in response and said, "I will obey the order, and I will take my leave!"

After all, he turned around and left.

"Wait a minute." His Majesty Li Er called Fang Xuanling who turned around, and said again, "Ruhui has fallen ill, and I heard the report from the imperial doctor who went to treat him. The situation is not optimistic. Fang Aiqing , you should take good care of your body, and the house will not be judged, and I must not lose one, do you understand?"

When Fang Xuanling heard about Du Ruhui's physical condition, his face suddenly felt a little sad, and even more moved, he nodded heavily and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I know."

After finishing speaking, he slowly raised his steps and walked towards the outside of Wangbei Pavilion.

squeak

Fang Xuanling left the Wangbei Pavilion, and the door was closed in response.

In the pavilion, only Guo Ye, Ma Yuanju and His Majesty Li Er are left.

Guo Ye was muttering in his heart, Du He's father is seriously ill?Didn't you hear that Du He sent someone to send a message?Tomorrow, I have to go to the Du Mansion to see the old man of the Du family.

"Guo Ye!"

"Guo Ye?"

"Guo Aiqing? What are you thinking about?"

Just as Guo Ye was thinking about it, His Majesty Li Er suddenly called Guo Ye's name three times. The boy stood up from the round stool in fright, and clasped his fists in response: "Your Majesty, I am here, I am here, I was a little bit out of my mind just now." Your Majesty, forgive me!"

"Hahaha……"

Seeing Guo Ye's nervousness, Li Shimin laughed for no reason, waved his hand to signal him to sit down, and said comfortingly: "Don't be nervous, just sit down. This time, you have won the Tubo people with the calligraphy class and made great contributions. , I told Ma Zhou that I will reward you well!"

Hearing the appreciation words, Guo Ye immediately felt a lot more at ease.

However, he still said humbly: "As a courtier, it is natural to share the worries for His Majesty. Your Majesty wants to reward the humble minister, and the minister is terrified!"

"Oh?"

His Majesty Li Er listened to Guo Ye's official words, he couldn't help showing surprise on his face, and thought, how did this kid learn this kind of thing, he is more pleasing than an old stubborn donkey like Wei Zheng.

Immediately, he shook his head and smiled in great joy: "Whether to reward or not, I have the final say! If you don't reward for meritorious service, who will be willing to do things for me and work for me in the future?"

Saying that, the eyes on the hooked nose looked straight at Guo Ye, and asked, "I have never been stingy with heroes and capable ministers! Guo Ye, let me ask you, how do you want me to reward you?"

Chapter 482

Hearing His Majesty Li Er's high-sounding question, Guo Ye really couldn't answer at once.

In his heart, he immediately labeled His Majesty Li Er with the nine-character label of "fake big empty, good face, not affordable".

Guo Ye secretly complained, Your Majesty Li Er, your Majesty Li Er, if you want a reward, you can reward it, why do you let others mention it yourself?

What did the buddy really propose, will your old man give it?

I want a mountain of gold and silver, will you give it?

I want to be ranked among the three princes and nine ministers, will you give it?

Cut, it's all nonsense, and there is no real benefit.

Immediately, Guo Ye pretended to be ashamed, smiled shyly, and continued to decline: "Your Majesty, as a minister, how dare you ask for a reward from your father? Whatever your majesty says to reward, the minister will want. The minister is an omnivorous animal. Your Majesty will eat whatever you give me!"

During the conversation, Guo Ye looked dumbfounded and flirtatious, and said rough words of a rogue ruffian. He heard Ma Yuanju shaking his head secretly, feeling quite annoyed in his heart. How come you Guo Ye are still so ignorant in front of His Majesty? What about birds?

Unexpectedly, His Majesty Li Er heard it in his ears, but the smile on his face became brighter and brighter, and the laughter in his mouth was like a bell, and he was extremely happy.

"good good good good……"

His Majesty Li Er said four good words in a row, and praised inexplicably: "Guo Ye, some people say you are ignorant, some say you are vulgar, but I think you are a wonderful person, haha, not bad!"

Damn, ignorant, vulgar?

Guo Ye's heart twitched when he heard this, which bastard would smear Lao Tzu in front of the emperor?

Subconsciously glanced at Ma Yuanju next to him, Ma Yuanju shook his head and clarified hastily when he saw this, saying that he didn't say that.

Seeing Ma Yuanju disregarding himself, Guo Ye could only shift the object of suspicion to the person he had offended.

Lu Chengqing?Xiao Yu from the Xiao family, Xiao Shen and his son?Or the Jiangxia king Li Daozong who just offended tonight?

I can't remember it, even Yu Shinan and Gao Shilian, two old foxes, have a part in it.

Just when Guo Ye was suspicious, His Majesty Li Er suddenly said: "However, if you can be unanimously respected by Buddhists and Taoists, you Guo Ye should have no regrets. I am very curious, why did Tang Xuanzang and Yuan Tiangang treat you like this? Favored? Yuan Tiangang even issued a Taoist decree, entrusting you to be the Taoist protector of the Panlong Temple, tsk tsk, it is really a deep relationship! Maybe, I need to get to know you slowly!"

Tang Xuanzong, Yuan Tiangang?

Guo Ye hesitated a little, his cheap senior brother Yuan Tiangang, in addition to protecting the country, also held the official position of the Imperial Court Qin Tianjian, and he could understand a few words of praise for himself in front of His Majesty Li Er.

But Tang Xuanzang also spoke well for himself in front of His Majesty Li Er?

Can't tell, this kid can still speak to His Majesty Li Er after he listened to his suggestion and came to Chang'an to meet the emperor and obtain the exit documents.