Chapter 221 The Crown Prince's Tutor
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng bowed and said, "Shuyu is still young. If he is promoted too high in rank, it will not be conducive to his future service to the Tang Dynasty."
"What is hard-won is what we cherish."
"He was granted a sixth-rank official position at such a young age; I fear he may become arrogant."
As Wei Zheng recounted his story, Li Shimin's anger subsided.
"Then what do you mean by telling me to promote someone, but also telling me not to promote them too high?"
Li Shimin questioned him with a stern face.
"Your Majesty's great favor is deeply appreciated by your subject!"
Wei Zheng bowed again and said, "What I mean is..."
"A position with real power is not suitable; a nominal post can be given instead!"
Li Shimin nodded.
Titles must be earned through genuine merit.
If it's a nominal title, there aren't as many rules.
Most importantly, it can silence public opinion.
Wei Zheng continued narrating...
"Your Majesty's essay on severe punishments is indeed good, but compared to Shuyu's articles, it still falls short in terms of scope and influence..."
Li Shimin's anger, which had just subsided, surged up again.
You're using your son to belittle my son again. Do you really think I have no temper?
I appreciate your frankness; you spoke the truth...
I will endure it!
As the saying goes, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."
"I believe that Shuyu's talent is passable, so why not let him accompany the Crown Prince in his studies..."
Um.
Um?
Li Shimin's eyes widened, as if he was just realizing what was happening...
You old bastard, you're not satisfied with controlling me, you want your son to control my son too?
"Xuancheng, I have seen Shuyu's talent."
Li Shimin suddenly asked, "So, does he know the Analects by heart?"
Well……
Wei Zheng rarely showed an embarrassed expression.
This was a hurdle that Wei Shuyu couldn't overcome.
However, this was no challenge for Wei Zheng.
"There are many people who know the Analects; you can find them all at the Imperial College."
Wei Zheng explained earnestly, "What the Crown Prince lacks now is not knowledge..."
"It's his vision, his courage, and his sense of responsibility towards the Tang Dynasty!"
"Forgive my bluntness, but Your Majesty, have you not noticed...?"
"At court meetings, the Crown Prince never takes the initiative to offer his own opinions."
"Take this educational strategy as an example. The Crown Prince was like an invisible person from beginning to end."
"On the contrary, my uncle Yu single-handedly confronted me and all the civil and military officials!"
"That's what responsibility is!"
Li Shimin was listening attentively until now.
Upon hearing Wei Zheng praise his son again, he immediately felt constipated.
What about manners?
Li Shimin still refused, saying, "As for what Shuyu usually does, he's either fighting or... or... trying to persuade people all day long."
"Is this really appropriate?"
Li Shimin put it very tactfully.
You, Lao Wei, are at least a scholar; you don't usually spout nonsense.
Your son really has no taboos.
They'll beat up anyone they can catch, and verbally abuse anyone they can.
"His Majesty……"
Wei Zheng replied earnestly, "Doesn't this also prove that Shuyu is accomplished in both literature and martial arts?"
ah?
Li Shimin was stunned.
You call fighting and swearing "both literary and martial arts skills"?
This guy is wild, unruly, disrespectful to elders...
"Your Majesty, although Shuyu may seem absurd at times, he always knows how to maintain a proper sense of propriety."
"Your Majesty, do you see... that he respects you?"
"He was also good to the retired emperor, wasn't he?"
"He was also very filial to his ministers."
"When he met other dukes, he addressed them as 'uncle' and 'elder brother' quite obediently..."
Li Shimin's eyes widened.
I ask you about Shuyu's demeanor.
Why are you praising her again?
"Shuyu is not lacking in talent, nor in martial arts."
"I'm not bragging, but even Du He, who's currently by the Crown Prince's side, is far superior to Shu Yu."
Li Shimin pondered.
It must be admitted that Wei Shuyu was quite talented.
"Alright."
Li Shimin finally relented.
Since Lao Wei has already said that, we still have to give him face.
Moreover, Wei Shuyu has indeed made contributions, so giving him an honorary title is not excessive!
Putting aside everything else, he had absolute confidence in Li Chengqian's demeanor.
Because of the encouragement he received out of love.
Li Chengqian never made a mistake.
"From today onwards, Wei Shuyu will serve as the Crown Prince's tutor."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wei Zheng returned to his position with a smug look on his face.
A sixth-rank official position?
Who cares...
Whether it's banned or not, my son is a responsible businessman!
The Censor-in-Chief enjoys the待遇 of a fifth-rank official.
Wouldn't it be foolish to refuse the treatment of a fifth-rank official and instead accept the treatment of a sixth-rank official?
How wonderful it would be to serve as the Crown Prince's tutor.
A seventh-rank official!
Don't underestimate this honorary title; you still get a salary...
A tutor for the Crown Prince!
A censor's certificate!
One baronial title!
He gets three salaries!
Oh, right, and there's also the supervising doctor.
I'll ask His Majesty for permission another day.
If Your Majesty does not grant it, then it is certainly my son's dereliction of duty, and I must urge him to do more.
Shuyu will be getting married in a few years, so we need to save up the dowry money first.
Samurai Go was a businessman in the past and had a substantial fortune.
A small dowry won't do...
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Just then, a secret agent ran in to report.
"What is it?"
Li Shimin flipped through the memorials and asked without looking up.
"Your Majesty, Wei Shuyu, leading the Imperial Academy's army, has engaged in battle with Li Chongyi and his military sons at the Duke of E's residence. They..."
The secret agent began his diligent report.
Flick your younger brother, and urinate on the Duke of E's mansion?
What is all this about?
Li Shimin looked disgusted. Did he really have to report such trivial matters?
etc……
Choi Shin-ki, Bang Ye-ae...
"One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."
Will the crown prince end up like this?
"Your Majesty's words are as good as gold and as weighty as gold!"
Wei Zheng's single sentence effectively shut down everything Li Shimin wanted to say.
Grass!
Li Shimin suffered in silence, like someone swallowing bitter herbs.
He clenched his fist so tightly that he almost crushed the memorial to pieces.
Hu County.
Wei Shuyu rushed over.
Li Chongyi controlled a portion of the materials, causing folding fans to run out of stock.
Wei Shuyu must solve this problem.
"Master Wei."
Upon seeing Wei Shuyu, Luo Dan hurriedly came to greet him.
What materials are missing?
Wei Shuyu went straight to the point.
"paste!"
Luo Dan said, "Li Chongyi forcibly closed several paste-producing shops on the grounds that he did not allow food to be wasted."
Wei Shuyu frowned.
In ancient times, most pastes were made from grains.
Moreover, folding fans are valued for their white color and beauty.
Ordinary dirty paste won't do; the quality requirements are very high.
How much of a shortfall is there now?
Wei Shuyu asked.
Wenyun Pavilion is not currently lacking.
What's lacking are orders from merchants.
Merchants traveling for business cannot wait indefinitely for their folding fans.
"We still need 50,000 folding fans."
Luo Dan answered truthfully.
"Let's get the paste workshop back to production."
"I'll handle the rest!"
"Do as much as you can these days, don't keep the merchants waiting too long."
Wei Shuyu thought for a moment and then gave the instructions.
If Li Chongyi can ban it, he can lift the ban!
In Hu County, his influence was still greater than Li Chongyi's.
"yes!"
Luo Dan accepted the order.
Just as he was about to carry out the order, Wei Shuyu spoke again...
Where is Liang Jianfang?
"General Liang has gone on a southern expedition with the Duke of E."
Wei Shuyu nodded.
Liang Jianfang was originally Yuchi Gong's deputy general.
When Yuchi Gong goes on an expedition, he will definitely follow him.
"Okay, you can go ahead and make the arrangements."
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