Wang De came down with the paper and handed it to the officials. When he saw the officials holding the paper, he was terrified!
He knew that the Emperor had a great desire for this calligraphy treasure. The last time the Emperor went to ask for it, he was rejected by Shopkeeper Yang.
It was rare for him to get one this time. Although the meaning of this word was somewhat unusual, from the tone of His Majesty, one could tell how important it was!
The civil officials were the first to watch, and Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were the first to see it.
When he first saw the words, he was shocked. How could such words be written by that rude shopkeeper?
Pointy drawing was done by exposing the edge of the paper, using the side of the island to replace the flat surface, and using a circle to replace the flat surface. This was a typical running-script writing technique.
The size of the handwriting was compatible, the combination of expansion and contraction, the density was appropriate, and the thickness was harmonious. This was the true essence of running script!
Even the few of them couldn't do this. How could that young shopkeeper have such calligraphy?
Then, he saw the specific meaning of the words,'You govern the country, I sell vegetables, don't ask about good or bad!'，Both of them were shocked!
Although Fang and Du were talented, knowledgeable, and understanding, and did not differentiate between high and low, they were still a little indignant to compare a vegetable seller with governing the country.
How could selling vegetables compare to governing the country?
There were thousands of big and small matters in a country every day, and selling vegetables was just cooking in the kitchen. How could they compare?
Of course, Fang and Du weren't looking down on the chef, but this statement was really hard to believe!
There was also the word 'good' and 'bad' Mo Wen. Did that mean that he could not differentiate the good from the bad of the savory and sweet tofu pudding?
At the thought of this, the two prime ministers 'faces darkened. Their hard work in governing the country was said to be on the same level as cooking. One could imagine how they felt!
After the two of them finished reading it, they began to circulate it. Everyone among the civil officials was stunned when they saw the handwriting, but when they saw the meaning behind the words, their faces darkened and they discussed animatedly.
When the generals saw the reaction of the civil officials, they were extremely curious. When it was their turn to see, they were even more furious!
Other than a few generals who had received elite education and could tell that these words were extraordinary, the others cursed as soon as they opened their mouths!
"Arrogant! Where did this ignorant child get the guts to compare selling vegetables to governing the country?”
"Your Majesty, this subject requests the imperial decree to arrest this arrogant child!”
"Ridiculous, ridiculous!"
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Compared to the simple-minded military officials who only saw the surface meaning, many civil officials began to think carefully after being indignant!
His Majesty's expression turned into a look of amazement in the end. This meant that there must be some great truth in these words. Otherwise, the one who would be the angriest would be His Majesty!
However, despite their wisdom and arrogance, they still couldn't think of a reason.
Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and the others all had anxious expressions on their faces, although they were not too happy to see this!
However, they didn't want Yang Xuan to meet with any mishaps because of this, especially Gao Shilian. They didn't expect that their trouble would cause their benefactor to meet with an unexpected disaster!
"Your Majesty, I think Yang Xuan must have some other meaning. Otherwise, he wouldn't have written such a sentence!”
Gao Shilian immediately went forward and bowed, giving his benefactor a chance to live.
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong saw that their brother had already stepped forward, so they naturally wouldn't fall behind. They stepped forward and said the same thing.
As soon as these people stepped forward to plead for mercy, the civil and military officials who had been clamoring to capture them temporarily stopped!
These people were not people that could be easily offended!
"Hmph, what other meaning does it have? This is clearly a bold and reckless person who doesn't respect the Imperial Court and His Majesty. This subject requests an imperial edict to go and capture this ignorant child!”Hou Junji said proudly.
He was a lone official and was trusted by Li Shi Min, so he never cared about the opinions of others. As long as the Emperor trusted him, he would not fear anyone!
When Cheng Yaojin and the others saw Hou Junji come out to cause trouble, they glared at him angrily.
But where there were people, there was the pugilistic world, not to mention Taiji Palace, the center of power in the Great Tang.
In the past, he had thought that Hou Junji was a brave and resourceful Great General, but who would have thought that after conquering the world, Hou Junji would become unsociable and reveal his cold, arrogant, and brutal personality?
Because governing a country required everyone, Hou Junji had gained Li Shimin's trust.
However, it also fueled his arrogance!
"Alright!" Li Shi Min frowned when he saw that they were going to argue again.
As soon as he spoke, the noisy court immediately quieted down. Although Li Shiming had always treated meritorious officials well, the fate of those arrogant ministers who followed him to conquer the world in history was a lesson!
"Minister Fang, Minister Du, as prime ministers, can you see the meaning behind Yang Xuan's words?”Li Shi Min said.
Fang and Du looked at each other, bowed and replied,""This subject is stupid and doesn't know the deeper meaning!"
"Minister Wei, you claim to have read many books from ancient times to the present. Do you know the meaning behind these words?”Li Shimin turned to Wei Zheng and asked.
"I don't know!" Wei Zheng lowered his head in shame.
"What about you guys?"
"We don't know!"
"Hmph, all of you are generals who claim to be well-versed in the books of the sages and have fought countless battles, but you can't even understand the meaning behind the words of a restaurant manager. What face do you have to make a wanton noise in this imperial court?”Li Shi Min slammed the table and glared at him.
"We know our sins!"
Even though they knew their sins, they were all looking down at their noses and hearts. At this time, no one would dare to offend the Emperor!
"Yang Xuan's words contain the great path of governing the country and even part of the path of an emperor. It's normal that you don't know!”Li Shi Min said slowly.
The Great Way of State Administration?
Part of the Way of the Emperor?
The ministers all looked at each other in dismay. F * ck, just the sound of it was already very impressive. What was the deeper meaning behind it?
No one doubted Li Shi Min's words. They knew that Li Shi Min was the kind of person who spoke with substance.
How could a restaurant manager be so powerful?
Even His Majesty was amazed, but none of us officials could comprehend it!
"We are stupid. Please forgive us, Your Majesty!”
The ministers bowed in unison again.
Everyone was already familiar with this kind of routine. First, they flattered the Emperor. If the Emperor was happy, they would be fine. Everyone was happy!
Li Shi Min nodded with satisfaction. He was often bullied by these people, but now he had a chance to do so!
Without hesitation, he said," Yang Xuan's words are to govern the country and sell vegetables. The other industries should also behave themselves. The whole world will naturally be peaceful.”
" Mo Wen is good or bad. If I'm not wrong, he is referring to the battle between the savory and bland tofu pudding. It's just a dish with different tastes. How can there be a difference between high and low?”
When the ministers heard Li Shiming's explanation, they all understood. Even the illiterate Cheng Yaojin revealed an expression of understanding!
This logic was very simple. All walks of life lived and worked in peace and contentment. Didn't that represent the country's peace and prosperity?
As for whether Mo Wen was good or bad, he also understood.
The group of people who had been arguing over the salty tofu pudding could not help but lower their heads in shame. They had not thought of such a simple thing!
All of a sudden, everyone was curious about the manager of the Vermillion Bird Immortal Restaurant!
What kind of person was this to be able to say the Great Way of Country?
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