I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

When he heard what Wang Xuanceding said, Li Shen was stunned. This happened last year, why was he reminded of it now?

In the northwest, he not only sent cold-warming supplies, but also improved the food for the 50,000-strong army of the Protectorate.

"Did something happen to Xuance?" Li Shen asked,

"Your Majesty, there have been noises in the court recently. Someone has revealed what happened to your Majesty in Qinghai Road.

It was said that the prince personally spent money to improve the food of the border troops there, and also sent supplies for the winter.

He also uses the sport of football to build closer relationships with border officers and soldiers, which is a way to win people's hearts.

Some people say that King Ji is rich and powerful, and now he is in charge of an army of 50,000. If he is disobedient, he will definitely bring disaster to the Central Plains.

There are also people who are preparing to write a letter to remind His Majesty to take precautions. "Wang Xuance looked solemn, this matter is no small matter.

Since ancient times, rebellion without military power has been said to bring disaster to one party, but rebellion with military power has led to the destruction of life.

Even if they are suppressed in the end, they will suffer heavy losses.

Although Li Shen was rich, as long as he was disobedient, he could send thousands of soldiers at any time to raid his home and exterminate his clan.

But if you are rich and have a large number of soldiers, it will be different.

"Fart! Are you on guard against the slightest hint of danger? These bastards are just thinking about me when they have nothing to do.

If I want to raise an army, do I still need to go to Qinghai Road? Let alone 50,000, I can now afford an army of 100,000 or 200,000. "Li Shen jumped angrily.

"Your Majesty, I failed to explain the pros and cons in time. Now there are not many people left in the old department of Prince Qin's Mansion.

Duke Wei stayed behind closed doors and returned to his fields. In the 17th year of the Duke of E's reign, he was awarded the title of "Kai Fu Yi Tong San Si". He returned home as an official and did not care about government affairs. Now he is learning to play Qing merchant music at home for self-entertainment and rarely interacts with outsiders. .

Although Duke Yi is still the general of Zuowuwei, he basically doesn't care about government affairs.

They are all generals with heavy troops. "Wang Xuance analyzed it to Li Shen.

Li Shen knew all this, and Li Jing was still at his Yucai Academy. He had approached the Duke of E, Yuchi Jingde, but Yuchi Jingde did not want to go often, and only said he would go occasionally.

"I know what you mean. Now that the Tang Dynasty has entered its golden age, the previous generals cannot meet His Majesty's requirements for governing the country.

So we began to reuse civil servants, which was the general trend of civil governance. But what does it have to do with this king? "

Li Shen considered himself not a talented general. The military books he read were those written by Li Jing after he came here.

"My lord, you should understand that literati, their pens are more powerful than their swords." Wang Xuance pointed out.

"If you say that, even if you go to the palace to talk to His Majesty, you won't be able to stop these civil servants. I, Aye, still believe in me.

I would like to think of a way to silence these civil servants. "

Li Shen stroked his chin and started thinking, then suddenly Li Shen slapped his thigh.

"Yes, just do it!"

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On the second day,

Li Shen got up early again, put on his royal clothes and rode a carriage to the palace.

When Li Shen came, he was late as usual, but this time Li Shen didn't wait.

Instead, let people go in and pass the news.

When Li Shen walked into Tai Chi Hall, all eyes turned to Li Shen.

As long as this young prince comes, nothing good will happen.

Today is the meeting of the imperial court, which is one of the reasons why Li Shen came. All the officials of the fifth rank and above from the capital are here.

"This one is here, let's see who offends him again."

"I don't know, who is going to be unlucky this time?"

"Isn't he grounded?"

Many officials began to discuss quietly.

Li Shen walked to the front with dignity and bowed deeply to Li Shimin.

"Li Shen, the Protector of Qinghai Province, meets with His Majesty the Emperor."

As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin suddenly felt bad. The last time he called him this was when he defrauded himself of money.

The officials in the main hall also looked at a loss, wondering if the young man had not woken up today.

Only the few elders from Prince Qin's mansion who knew Li Shen's virtues knew that they had fun today.

King Ji is acting like a monster again.

"Prince Ji, do you have anything to report to the court today?" Li Shimin asked seriously.

"Your Majesty, I am here to serve as an official." Li Shen bowed again.

"Pfft~"

"What?"

"Commissioned?"

Li Shimin was so amused by Li Shen's words that he spit out a mouthful of tea.

Other officials couldn't help but laugh. They didn't dare to laugh even if they wanted to, so they could only hold it in there.

"Haha, His Highness Prince Ji, there is no such thing as becoming an official at your young age. Those who become officials are all veterans." Cheng Yaojin was amused and laughed.

"Your family, Cheng Chusi, still owes me 30,000 yuan. When are you going to pay it back?"

Li Shen turned his head and looked at Cheng Yaojin with a cold face.

"Woo~~" After hearing this, Cheng Yaojin immediately covered his mouth with his big hand and shook his head quickly.

This child is still dangerous, and he can do anything at every turn, no one can bear it.

"King Ji, why do you want to become an official?" Li Shimin asked back. In fact, he also wanted to laugh.

The imperial court stipulated that those who were seventy years old could take up official positions, or those with injuries and illnesses could take up their posts earlier. For example, some senior officials could still enjoy the salary of the current grade after taking official posts.

For example, Li Jing, Yuchi Jingde, etc.

"Your Majesty, I have been serving as the Protector-General for more than twenty months. Since taking office, I have performed my duties conscientiously and conscientiously.

When I first asked to see the important towns in Qinghai, I accepted the order in the face of danger and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

I only want to do things for the court and share the worries of the king.

The important city of Qinghai has been built. Fortunately, I have lived up to my command and your Majesty's trust.

But after all, I am here at my age. I have worked hard mentally and physically for more than 20 months. Now I am exhausted mentally and physically and am no longer qualified to take up the position of Metropolitan Protector.

Therefore, I have come here today to resign. I hope that Your Majesty will agree and allow me to go home to rest and enjoy a few days of family happiness. "

Li Shen talked eloquently, but Li Shimin frowned.

Everyone else seems to be thinking about something?

"King Ji, why do these words of yours sound so familiar to me?" Li Shimin replied after a while.

"Your Majesty, what His Highness Prince Ji said is similar to what Duke Wei Guo said when he became an official. There are similarities but the same purpose."

Changsun Wuji stood up and said.

"Yes~"

"Yes! I wonder why it's so familiar."

The thinking ministers reacted one by one, and they said why this word was so familiar.

Li Shimin also suddenly realized it, and he said that he seemed to have seen it somewhere.

"You want to copy others even to become an official?" Li Shimin was almost furious with his son.

I originally wondered what this bad boy was up to.

But now it seems that this is too bad, even Zhishi wants to copy others.

Li Shen did not expect that after so many years since Li Jing became an official, so many people still remembered what he said.

Li Shen looked back at Changsun Wuji again, and this old man actually exposed his shortcomings.

"Anyway, it's inappropriate for me to protect me as a general. Your Majesty, you'd better choose someone else. The commander's seal is in the military camp."

Li Shen raised his neck and banged his head, doing whatever he wanted.