"Although His Highness the Lord of the Han Dynasty let Master Ji Gong take charge of the Zhangguan army, there is actually another one, Li Daozong, the king of Rencheng, who has an elite army of 30,000 people. Once this person learns that the Southern Expedition army is controlled by General Baoqi

, and the Huangguan army is controlled by Han Gong, I am afraid that he will not accept the decline of the clan generals, and will take risks and lead his elite army to go straight to Chang'an. In this way, His Highness the King of Han will fall into passivity. Even we are not good at it.

Explain to His Highness the King of Han!" Qin Qiong showed a trace of worry on his face.

Everyone also nodded. Even though Lu Zhaoci now controls the capital and has many control over the emperor's abolition and establishment, there are many hidden dangers around him. If you don't pay attention, you may be in danger of being destroyed by others. So.

We must nip some threats in the bud. What kind of people are Xu Shiji and others? Although they are marching in big battles, they can also see through the reality. The reason why Lu Zhaoci did not dare to proclaim the emperor in vain is because of these

Is it because of the clan general? It was also for this reason that Xu Shiji took the military power of Huangguan.

"Although this Li Daozong is a general of the clan, he is not a drunkard, he is not greedy for drinks, and he does not bully others, but he still treats virtuous corporals. This person is considered a very special person in the clan. It is still very difficult to find excuses to weaken his military power.

.

Xu Shiji thought about it and shook his head and said: "It's a pity that this person is a clan general, otherwise he would be an outstanding talent. It is not an easy matter to find his shortcomings. If it is not handled properly, his subordinates will suffer."

Thirty thousand troops are not easy to mess with, so be careful."

"Hmph, you guys are not seriously thinking about how to defeat Wang Shichong, but you are thinking of plotting against your own family at this time. It's really irritating." Cheng Yaojin listened to how everyone plotted against Li Daozong, with a trace of his dark face showing.

Anger came. Hearing this, Qin Qiong and others also showed a hint of shame and annoyance on their faces, but they couldn't object.

"Huh, it doesn't matter if you succeed as a king or lose as a bandit. Then what Li Yuan did is not much better than the King of Han." Luo Shixin was cold and said more: "Wasn't the Emperor Yining still poisoned to death by Li Yuan at a young age? Wei Wei

Gong Li Mi was also plotted to death by Li Yuan. These heroes did not care about the life or death of their opponents for their own interests. If at this time, the winner was the prince or the King of Qin, perhaps he would have done more than the King of Han. Zhaguan has always been

The barrier of Chang'an is located at a strategic point. How could the King of Han let others defend this dangerous pass? Li Daozong was a clan general, so it was even more impossible. It was only human nature for the King of Han to do this. And he did it openly and aboveboard. Hehe. If it were about marching and fighting,

There is no difference between Xu Dayan and Xu Dayan here, but the King of Han chose Xu Dayan. It was because Brother Qin and Yaojin had participated in the Xuanwumen Incident, but they cherished your talents, so they added official positions.

At the same time, let Xu Dayan, an old man from Wagang, serve as the commander-in-chief. It is a good opportunity for Xu Dayan. When His Majesty is here today, he has made you the general manager of Liyang and the Duke of Lai. But Xu Dayan has not been allowed to take charge of the military.

Not to mention commanding an army of 150,000, there is no war with 15,000 men. What is this? This is trust, which cannot be given by anyone. So I think there is nothing wrong with helping the King of Han to seek Li Daozong. You don’t

"Conspiracy, when the war comes, he will stab him in the back and fail to form an army of 70,000 to 30,000, which is not a small number."

"How to plan it?" Xu Shiji couldn't help but ask, having made up his mind to capture Li Daozong's 30,000-strong army.

"It can be done like the King of Han transferred Li Xiaogong. He was transferred out, and while he was away, the 30,000-strong army was disrupted and divided among the armies. In this way, by the time Li Daozong came back, it would be too late for Li Jun to resist.

Xian thought for a while. His eyes lit up and an idea suddenly came to him.

Come

"In what name?" Qin Qiong asked with a frown.

"Welcome Li Xiaogong." Xu Shiji's eyes showed a hint of coldness, and he sneered: "I think about it. He must have wanted to meet with his brother for a long time to discuss the matter of Huangguan.

"That's very good." Qin Qiong nodded.

"But one person still needs to cooperate." Xu Shiji glanced at Cheng Yaojin and smiled.

"I, Old Cheng, will cooperate with you." Cheng Yaojin said angrily. Things have reached this point, and Cheng Yaojin has no choice but to accept his fate. What's more, Lu Zhaoci is also good to him.

"That's very good. In that case, I'll call all the people in the future." Xu Shiji's face lit up. With Cheng Yaojin's cooperation, Li Daozong wouldn't doubt it either.

Sure enough, just over tea time, all the generals gathered in Xu Shiji's mansion in Zhaguan. As soon as Xu Shiji mentioned that he would go to meet Li Xiaogong to protect Li Xiaogong's arrival, Cheng Yaojin was ready to take the order. How could Li Daozong let it go?

This opportunity to exchange news with his brother disappeared in front of him. He quickly stood up to accept the order. Xu Shiji pretended to refuse, but in the end it was Li Daozong who persuaded him to go to Nanyang to welcome Li Xiaogong. Nanyang was five days away from Huangguan Pass.

, during this period of time, a lot of things can happen.

"Under the imperial decree!" When Li Daozong had just led a hundred people out of the camp and headed towards Nanyang, Xu Shiji did not dare to neglect and quickly understood the imperial decree. When the generals in the hall saw this, they felt that this might be a conspiracy.

The target was the Li brothers. However, facing Xu Shiji's strength, many soldiers who had been ambushing outside the hall had no choice but to kneel down and listen to the order. When they heard that Xu Shiji was the commander-in-chief of the army and held the Emperor's Sword, everyone finally

The two old generals of the Pingdao Sect were sold to each other and regretted the strength of the state. The generals also came to fight one after another, and the action of breaking up Li Daozong's army was carried out in an orderly manner. In just two days, they would be defeated.

After the matter was completed, Xu Shiji used an excuse to kill those die-hard loyalists of Li Daozong with the Emperor's Sword. Xu Shiji even flew to the capital to ask for credit.

"Look, this Xu Shiji is really extraordinary. In Lu Zhaoci's study room. Lu Zhaoci persisted in Xu Shiji's merit report and handed it to the people next to him. At this time, the think tank around Lu Zhaoci was not the small fish he had been before.

However, he wiped out all the advisers in the Tiance Mansion without missing a single one. Although these people were very loyal, they were more afraid of the revenge of the Crown Prince and the Qi King's gang members. Changsun Wuji had taken refuge first, and Lu Zhaoci came to persuade him personally.

, for a time Xu Jingzong, Gao Shilian, etc. all attached themselves to the Han Palace and reorganized the bachelor group.

"Your Highness's schemes are unparalleled, just like the reincarnation of Zhuge Liang. Xu Shiji's move is imitated by His Highness. It's not that powerful. No one is more powerful than Your Highness." Xu Jingzong answered first without waiting for everyone to answer. The words he spoke were full of flattery.

Originally, these people were all scribes who focused on Confucian character. The King of Qin had just passed away and was recruited by Lu Zhaoci. This mentality had not been adjusted yet. At this time, I heard that Xu Shiji had plotted against Li Daozong, making the Li clan the most powerful.

The two powerful men lost their military power and were very dissatisfied with Xu Shiji. But when Ji Xuan saw Xu Jingzong in such a state, he was even more angry. This rogue and talented man was so shameless that he even said such things.

Lu Zhaoci glanced at everyone and took in the expressions on everyone's faces one by one. Although he was unhappy in his heart, he didn't say anything. Then he smiled and said: "I can come up with some small plans, but if

When it comes to governing the country and appeasing the people, you must do it."

When Gao Shilian and others heard this, their expressions improved a lot. They are literati after all. Put a high hat on them, even if they don't know how to do things for you, their attitude has improved a lot.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty ordered last year that the imperial examination will be held on October 10 this year to select talents for the country. Now in Chang'an City, scholars are gathering. I wonder if the imperial examination will still be held." Kong Yingda asked suddenly. After hearing this, all the scholars also looked up.

Look at Lu Zhaoci; quietly waiting for Lu Zhaoci's answer.

"Hey, yes, of course it is necessary." Lu Zhaoci's face moved slightly and he said: "Since the former Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty to the present, the imperial examination has indeed selected a lot of talents for the imperial court. Today, His Majesty is far-sighted, so he will ask for it.

On the 10th day of August in the fourth year of Wude, the imperial examination was held to recruit outstanding talents from all over the world for one's own use. Although I was not talented, I did not dare to go against His Majesty's wishes. The imperial examination would naturally be held.

I wonder what the ministers think?

"Your Highness is too smart. For this imperial examination, you must first choose an examiner. I wonder if your highness can choose one?" Kong Yingda's face showed a glimmer of hope. This was the first imperial examination since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Although

Everyone is not very enthusiastic about the imperial examination, but they also know that as time goes by, the imperial examination will continue. The examiner of the imperial examination has great power. This kind of good thing cannot fall into the hands of others.

"Well, what Dr. Kong said is absolutely true." Lu Zhaoci nodded, thought about Pian Xuan, and then said: "Everyone of you here is a literary giant. Ordinarily, it is possible to be an examiner, but if you are asked

Whoever becomes the examiner? I'm afraid one of them will fight for his life."

"Who is so bold as to threaten His Highness?" Cui Renshi said dissatisfied. He has also been envious of this examiner for a long time. This is a good opportunity for Cui's children to enter the court! There are not a few who have the same idea as him

, upon hearing this, Lu Zhaoci seemed not to choose one person to be the examiner among the people sitting there. There was a hint of disappointment on his face, and he was even more curious about the candidate in Lu Zhaoci's mind.

"Xiao Yu." Lu Zhaoci uttered two words.

A group of bachelors were speechless when they heard this. This old master is now the Minister of Rites. He talks about business when he talks and talks about etiquette when he talks silently.

What's more important is that he has a distinguished status and is the uncle of the former Sui Dynasty. He is deeply respected by the scholars. Even Kong Yingda and others must treat him respectfully when they see him, and they dare not show the slightest slight. In the entire court, I am afraid that

Indeed, only he has the qualifications to be elected chief examiner.

of.

"Your Highness, after the chief examiner is decided, there are still two deputy examiners!" Feng Wenwen glanced at his colleagues, with a smile on his face. When everyone heard this, there was a hint of joy on their faces. This is the chief examiner.

If the position of deputy examiner could not fall into his own hands, he would have to fall into his own hands. He looked at Lu Zhaoci for a while, waiting for Lu Zhaoci's order.

"I heard that Mr. Kong compiled the "Five Classics of Justice", eliminating the sectarian views within Confucian classics such as the theory of family masters, and selecting the best among all the schools. The collection was widely collected in preparation for the Expo, thus ending various disputes since the Western Han Dynasty. Abandoning the Southern Confucianism

The regional prejudices of the Western Han Dynasty and the Northern Dynasty should be compatible with the Bai family and the north and the south. The achievements of Confucian classics since the Western Han Dynasty should be fully preserved so that the teachings of the previous teachers will not be lost and future generations of scholars will learn from them. From today on, our country, the Tang Dynasty, will use this

"The Five Classics of Justice" is the standard interpretation of the classics. Mr. Kong will be the first deputy examiner. Do you have any opinions?" Lu Zhaoci thought for a while and looked at everyone.

After hearing this, everyone thought for a long time before nodding helplessly. The ancients were famous for nothing more than

Yi Xun's book was written in detail and he said that Xun Shan's body was different from Zhizhou, establishing one's body, and establishing one's words. What literati pay attention to is establishing one's words. Kong Yingda was doing things in the wild world and establishing one's words. Therefore, he became famous all over the world. Although everyone was not convinced, he still had to

I don’t admit it, but he does have the qualifications to serve as deputy examiner.

"As for the second deputy examiner, let me be the second deputy examiner! Mr. Ju has made a lot of contributions for the sake of isolation. This should be regarded as a reward!" Lu Zhaoci did not explain the reason, but put the person of the second deputy examiner in charge.

Although the scholars were unwilling to accept the text, they stopped talking when they heard that it was Lu Zhaoci who rewarded the text. Only Master Cui Ren showed a trace of resentment on his face. When it came to making contributions,

He thought he was not much worse than Ben Wenwen, an outsider, but why did Lu Zhaoci let Feng Wenwen, a Han scholar, be the deputy examiner? He was very angry, but he did not dare to get angry in front of Lu Zhaoci. He had to bury his anger.

In his heart, he vowed that if he had the chance, he would make the text look good.

After everyone talked for a while, Lu Zhaoci asked everyone to leave, but left Fengwen behind. When Master Cui Ren saw this, he became even more jealous.

"Brother Fang, do you know why His Highness chose these three people to be the examiners today?" Along the way, Du Ruhui, Du Shu, and Fang Xuanling walked slowly on the blue bricks.

"Xiao Yu is an old minister. Although he has a good impression of the children of the aristocratic family, it cannot be denied. This man does have some talents, not to mention. His Highness has just gained power, so he will win over those old ministers who can be attracted, and use those who can be used.

Not all of these people are like Pei Ji. His Highness still needs the support of aristocratic families in a short period of time, so he appointed Xiao Yu as the examiner." Fang Xuanling smiled slightly and said: "As for the text? Mo.

You have to forget that His Highness actually doesn’t have a good impression of the family members. Otherwise, what he did when he built the academy at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain was to support the Han people and Feng Wenwen as the deputy examiner. That’s why Kong Yingda is even more simple.

, He will judge talents based on their talents. With him around, Old Master Xiao will not go too far. "It's Fang Xuanling after all. I have followed His Highness for a long time, and I understand His Highness's thoughts." Du Ruhui laughed.

He said: "I just don't know if His Highness's thoughts can be realized by Old Master Xiao."

"Old Master Xiao is so stubborn. What he pays attention to is a top-grade Wuhan scholar. I don't know if His Highness's abacus can be solved." Du Yan also laughed.

"Humph, Old Master Xiao Ziwu doesn't know, but Mr. Cui has lost a lot today. He has been yearning for this examiner for a long time. He can't compete with Old Master Xiao. This scholar Kong wrote "Five Classics of Justice", and he

He couldn't compete. I originally thought that the last deputy examiner would fall on him. Unfortunately, he is a branch of the Cui family. If he became the examiner, I'm afraid there wouldn't be another poor scholar on the list. How could His Highness let him?

He is the examiner." Du Ruqi sneered and said: "If we talk about merit, the contribution to writing the text is no less than what he has done. It is because of his presence that His Highness is where he is today when he entered Prince Qi's palace alone.

Will you compensate this person? Mr. Cui can't defeat this person.

"That's possible. Don't forget, His Highness's wife is the daughter of the Cui family. In the future, will the position of the middle palace be returned to the fifth princess?" Du Yan shook his head and said: "At the worst, he is also a national

Everyone was silent when they heard what Du Yan said. Although what Du Yan said was very unfair, it was true. Most of these eighteen bachelors came from the Qin Palace. In the Qin Palace, the person Li Shimin trusted the most was Changsun Wu.

Taboo? Although everyone is dissatisfied, they have to admit this fact.
To be continued...