Chapter 220 Wei Zheng Seeks an Official Position for His Son Again
"You bastard!"
"Let him go!"
Li Chongyi roared in fury.
"Let go, that's fine!"
Wei Shuyu's lips curled slightly: "Ten thousand strings of cash!"
"Where did this 10,000 strings of cash come from?"
Li Chongyi roared in fury, "Even if you sold his entire mansion, you still wouldn't be able to scrape together ten thousand strings of cash!"
"I'm sorry then."
Wei Shuyu slapped Li Siwen a few more times, stunning him, and then tossed him to the two men.
"It's up to you now."
"Okay."
The two of them rolled up their sleeves and started punching and kicking each other.
A short while later.
Li Siwen was beaten unconscious.
"You bastard!"
Li Chongyi was furious.
Anyone who dares to openly beat him in front of him is asking for trouble.
"Get them!"
Li Chongyi, shameless as ever, immediately roared, "Beat them so badly they can't get out of bed for three months!"
The sons of military officers finally came to their senses.
They immediately swarmed forward.
And just as they approached Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu took out a folding fan.
Swish.
When unfolded, it reveals a calligraphy style with vigorous strokes and a deep red seal!
"Don't move."
Wei Shuyu showed the folding fan: "This was personally bestowed by the Emperor Emeritus. If anyone deliberately damages it, it is an act of disrespect to the imperial family and a disregard for the Emperor Emeritus."
What?
The son of a military general stopped in his tracks.
Bang.
Wei Shuyu seized the opportunity and suddenly threw a punch, hitting a military officer's son in the eye socket.
The eyes of the military officer's son immediately swelled up.
"Son of a bitch!"
The son of a military officer raised his fist, about to retaliate.
The folding fan reappeared before my eyes.
Then, in a flash, the folding fan disappeared and turned into a fist.
He was knocked back several steps with a bang.
The son of a military officer covered his nose, looking pained.
Bang bang bang bang...
He used his folding fan to block the attack and then took the opportunity to throw a punch.
Wei Shuyu did it effortlessly.
In just a short while, they drove back several sons of military officers.
"stop!"
Li Chongyi clenched his fists, veins bulging: "Wei Shuyu, don't push your luck!"
Am I deceiving you?
Wei Shuyu glanced around and said, "It seems like there are more than ten of you fighting against the three of us?"
"We admit defeat in this matter, you can leave now."
Li Chongyi waved his hand.
Leaving aside the Emperor Emeritus's folding fan in Wei Shuyu's hand, Wei Shuyu himself was an official!
Their actions against Wei Shuyu constituted insubordination.
If things really escalate, they'll be in deep trouble.
"Alright."
Wei Shuyu was too lazy to waste time with a few brats.
He turned around.
Wei Shuyu's eye twitched suddenly.
Li Siwen was found lying unconscious on the ground, completely naked.
The two were excitedly flicking Li Siwen's younger brother with one finger!
Li Siwen wanted to play the piano for Fang Yi'ai's younger brother.
Could Fang Yi'ai tolerate that?
An eye for an eye must be retaliated against.
*Slap slap*
Wei Shuyu raised his hand and smacked him twice on the head.
"They're gone."
The two men, having received their orders, quickly made their escape.
After Wei Shuyu and his companions left, a son of a military officer said angrily, "Chongyi, we must avenge this!"
"rest assured."
Li Chongyi gritted his teeth: "I will avenge this grudge, and we are determined to open the Wuyun Pavilion."
"As for the folding fans for the retired emperor and the famous scholars, I'll take care of that!"
oh?
The sons of military officers all revealed excited looks.
Doesn't this mean we can make money too?
However, when they looked at Li Siwen, the sons of military officers twitched at the corners of their mouths.
So, who suffered more, Cheng Huaimo, who was beaten and unable to leave his hometown for three months?
Is Li Siwen, who was knocked unconscious and then flicked her younger brother's wrist, the one who suffered the most?
"Big brother, we're here."
As soon as Wei Shuyu stepped out, he saw Qin Shandao running towards him with his friends.
They were carrying sticks and bricks, which frightened the pedestrians and made them retreat.
"It's alright, it's resolved!"
Wei Shuyu spoke calmly.
As for Li Chongyi's desire to seize power?
Wei Shuyu didn't take it to heart at all.
If Wenyunge goes bankrupt, Li Shimin will be the first to give Li Chongyi a good spanking.
"Huh? That's it?"
The friends looked disappointed.
They skipped school to come here, hoping to have a big fight.
"no……"
One of the friends said, dissatisfied, "We can't let them get away with this so easily."
Wei Shuyu wanted to try to persuade him again.
Then I saw my friend run to the corner of the Duke of E's mansion, loosen his belt, and start urinating...
Holy crap.
What a talent!
What terrified Wei Shuyu even more was that his other friends followed suit.
They stepped forward one by one...
Choi Shin-ki and Fang Yi-ai went even further, competing to see who could pee the farthest...
In an instant, the area around the Duke of E's mansion was filled with a foul odor.
The only saving grace was that the group of friends were somewhat rational enough not to pee at the front gate.
Wei Shuyu secretly wiped away a cold sweat.
I wonder what Yuchi Gong would think if he returned from his southern expedition and heard that his house had been urinated on?
"They're gone, they're gone..."
Wei Shuyu urged him on.
You may be shameless, but I will be.
The Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin held three pieces of paper in his hand, looking at them with a smile.
Suddenly, his gaze shifted downwards...
They saw Wei Zheng kneeling to the side, handling matters.
"Cough cough..."
Li Shimin coughed dramatically.
Wei Zheng raised his head in confusion, then stood up: "Your Majesty is concerned about state affairs, but you should also take care of your health."
"As the saying goes, work and rest should be balanced. As long as Your Majesty does not indulge in frivolous pursuits and loses sight of your duties, you may relax appropriately."
Li Shimin's pleasant mood instantly turned sour.
Do I need your permission to let go of our feelings?
"Xuancheng, come here, what do you think of this policy essay?"
Wang De took it and then handed it to Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng read it carefully for a while...
"The discussion of criminal law is of utmost importance, as it deeply grasps the essentials of governing the country."
Wei Zheng murmured something and nodded: "Not bad!"
"Right?"
Li Shimin laughed heartily and said, "This is a strategy for governing the country written by the Crown Prince."
Don't think that only your son is awesome.
My son is no bad either!
"Your Majesty, I have not yet finished speaking."
Wei Zheng began, "This article is generally fine, however..."
"The writing is immature, and the language is too ornate; it is not suitable for the Tang Dynasty!"
"Most importantly... the Tang Dynasty was centered on Confucianism."
"Isn't prioritizing criminal law a Legalist idea?"
"If Kong Yingda hears this, he will surely impeach the Crown Prince several times."
Li Shimin's smile vanished abruptly.
As a decisive and ruthless emperor who rode on horseback.
He agrees that criminal law should be given priority!
However, after the establishment of the nation, the governance of the country required the help of Confucianism.
Then this article is useless.
"The Crown Prince is only fifteen years old!"
Li Shimin retorted, unconvinced, "It is already remarkable that such an article could be written!"
"Your Majesty is right."
Wei Zheng nodded in agreement: "Shuyu is only eleven years old, yet he has already made contributions to the integration of military and civilian sectors and the development of youth."
"And those poems..."
Screw you, Wei Shuyu.
So you're showing off your son to me again?
Li Shimin gritted his teeth in anger, but in the end, he sadly discovered that the Crown Prince was truly no match for Wei Shuyu.
"Actually, the Crown Prince is not bad."
Wei Zheng suddenly changed the subject: "The Crown Prince is well-mannered, benevolent, righteous, and dignified..."
“The Regent has been diligent and conscientious in handling state affairs in recent days, and has not made any major mistakes.”
"Among the younger generation, it is difficult to find many who can compare with him."
snort.
Li Shimin snorted coldly.
Don't think that just because you're being wise after the event, I won't make things difficult for Wei Shuyu.
Wait a minute, this old fox Wei Zheng would praise the Crown Prince?
Is he plotting something bad again?
Li Shimin's eyes held a wary look.
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng shouted.
"What is it?"
"Ahem... I think Shuyu has accumulated enough merit these days."
Wei Zheng, shameless as ever, said, "It's this official position, isn't it time to promote it?"
"..."
You're so shameless!
"no."
Li Shimin bluntly refused: "In just two months, Shuyu has already been promoted several times."
"If we continue to seal it off, I'm afraid the civil and military officials will be dissatisfied."
He held the titles of County Commandant, Censor, Junior Censor, and Baron.
At this rate...
By the time the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Wei Shuyu will have absolute power in the court.
"Your Majesty, you must not say such a thing."
Wei Zheng said with a serious expression, "The policy of promoting commerce has already shown initial results, Shuyu has saved the Emperor Emeritus, and there's also this educational strategy..."
"If Your Majesty does not offer a reward, I fear the officials will become dissatisfied."
Yeah?
In such a short time, how much has Xiao Wei accomplished?
Li Shimin was momentarily stunned.
That makes sense when you think about it.
He always considered Lao Wei as one of his own, which is why he overlooked him.
If an outsider performs meritorious service, even if he overlooks it, his ministers will remind him.
but……
You insulted my son, and you still want me to promote him?
You're dreaming of eating farts!
"The position of Zhongshang has been assigned to the Ministry of Personnel, and he will be given an official post in a few days."
"As for saving Father Emperor, I will reward you in other ways..."
"There is also this policy of education, which has not yet been implemented. Once some results are achieved, I will also reward it."
Li Shimin rejected them one by one and gave his reasons.
In short, it boils down to one sentence.
Do you want me to appoint an official position for your son?
impossible!
"Your Majesty, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of Shuyu."
Wei Zheng bowed and said, "However, there is one more thing, namely that essay written by the young man. I believe it is also a great achievement. Your Majesty, would you be willing to reward him with an official position?"
Well……
Li Shimin's eye twitched.
In ancient times, academic talent was highly valued when appointing officials.
Take the top scholar (状元) as an example.
Generally, the starting rank is around the sixth grade.
Of course, there are also those of the seventh rank, or those of the fourth or fifth rank who directly assume important responsibilities.
This inspiring article by the young man is more than enough to surpass many top scholars.
"this……"
Li Shimin was in a bit of a dilemma.
Saving the retired emperor can be rewarded.
However, inspirational articles cannot be bought with money.
Scholars love their reputation.
Rewarding people with money seems vulgar; it would be better to reward them with treasures.
But Lao Wei...
The moment you stick your butt out, I know you're about to berate me.
Would I let you spray me?
Absolutely not!
"I remember all of Shuyu's contributions."
Li Shimin began to speak eloquently: "Promotion is definitely in the works."
"Actually, I am waiting for the Ministry of Personnel to finalize the official positions."
"When the time comes, the official position will be decided... how about a sixth-rank official?"
Li Shimin stroked his beard and spoke with a smile.
The Censor-in-Chief was only a lower eighth-rank official. To be promoted to a higher sixth-rank official was equivalent to jumping nine ranks!
Are you satisfied now?
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
Wei Zheng suddenly replied seriously, "Shuyu is still so young, how could he be promoted so quickly?"
ha?
Li Shimin paused in stroking his beard.
Didn't you want to get an official position for your son?
I promised to promote your son, and now you're not satisfied?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
