He had also thought about it.
It was better for him to directly issue an edict and ask Bai Lie to hand over the Flying Wooden Kite and the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.
but
Wouldn't he become an autocratic and tyrannical ruler who was spat at behind the backs of the court officials?
Most importantly, Yang Junjun of the Bai family still had the dragon-headed cane that could beat up a muddle-headed ruler and treacherous officials.
Therefore, he directly abandoned this unrealistic idea.
But now, Bai Lie had directly proposed to use these two items as betrothal gifts. This made him laugh bitterly. Bai Lie's personality was quite similar to his mother's. When it came to marrying the princess, it was simple and straightforward. He did not beat around the bush.
Most importantly,
Some time ago, he had just announced that he would personally choose a son-in-law for Princess Changle. Then, these meritorious civil and military officials who had followed him to the north and south flocked to him, all in order to marry Changle for his son.
As the Emperor of the Great Tang, his words carried weight and could not be taken back.
He couldn't just make the decision to let Princess Changle marry Bai Lie now, which would make the hearts of the civil and military officials cold.
Thus, he thought for a moment and said,"
"Bai Lie, I have decided to include you in the selection of a son-in-law.”
Li Shiming had mentioned this before in front of Yang Junjun in the Bai family, but he had just used prevarication to avoid the responsibility.
This time…
What he said was true.
"However, if you want to marry my daughter, you still need to have true ability.”
The Tang Emperor Li Shimin pointed at Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin and said,"I have decided that in five days, in the Imperial City's Hall of Proclamation, I will choose a husband for my Princess Changle. The first round will be the combat examination!”
"And you, Bai Lie, can also participate!"
Hearing this,
Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin were delighted. Their son was not ordinary in the combat examination. Although he was beaten by Bai Lie last time, that was because Bai Lie had brought a group of helpers.
If it was in the Martial Examinations of the Hall of Proclamation, they believed that they still had a high chance of winning.
Only Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly. Although their sons Zhangsun Chong and Fang Yiai also knew martial arts, they were definitely not as skilled as Yuchi Baolin and Cheng Chumo.
But then…
The Tang Emperor Li Shimin spoke again,
"The second round is the theory examination.”
"Theory examination?"
The smiles on Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin's faces instantly froze.
Their son wasn't afraid of the combat examination, but if it was the theory examination, he would be killed.
After the Tang Emperor Li Shimin finished speaking, he took in the expressions of all the officials. He knew these civil officials and generals under his command. There were almost no people who were both civil and martial.
When the time came, if he was not satisfied with the announcement, he could just choose a new husband.
After that, he would betroth Princess Li Lizhi to Bai Lie, and no one would say anything.
But of course,
If Bai Lie had been a little more capable and stood out in the civil and military competition, there would have been no need for him to take such a step.
Hence, he turned to look at Bai Lie in the distance.
Looking at Bai Lie's calm appearance,
He looked at the anxious discussions of the civil and military officials under him.
For some reason, he felt that Bai Lie was very confident.
"Alright, this one has decided!”
In the end, the Tang Emperor Li Shimin clapped his hands and looked at Bai Lie."Bai Lie, I have high hopes for you!”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
Hearing this, Bai Lie smiled.
It was time to show off his strength.
Bai Lie decided that if he wanted to be a rich playboy, no one would dare to provoke him.
He picked up the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow and bowed to Li Shiming, then turned around and left.
He watched as Bai Lie took the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow away.
Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Great Tang, smacked his lips, his face full of reluctance.
......
......
Outside the inner hall of Taiji Palace, Bai Lie had just come out with the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.
Just as he was about to fly back to the Bai Mansion, he heard Cheng Yaojin and the others talking behind him,""Both civil and martial, what does Your Majesty mean by this?”
"What does Your Majesty mean? Anyway, I know that Bai Lie has no hope.”
Zhangsun Wuji sneered and looked at Bai Lie.
Bai Lie smiled.
This Zhangsun Wuji had a grudge with his Bai family.
Back then, his mother, Yang Ying, had once entered the Duke Zhao's estate with a dragon-headed walking stick and beaten up Zhangsun Wuji.
He, Zhangsun Wuji, had always hated him.
Therefore, Bai Lie had expected Zhangsun Wuji to mock him today.
However, he had to admit,
Bai Lie was not someone that anyone could mock.
Therefore,
He slowly raised the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow in his hand and pointed it at Zhangsun Wuji."Duke Zhao, don't blame me for not warning you. My Zhuge Repeating Crossbow can sometimes lose control, and you're standing right where my arrow missed.”
Hearing this,
"How dare you threaten me?" Zhangsun Wuji said angrily.!”
"I wouldn't dare!" Bai Lie shook his head. I don't dare! How can you blame me for losing control?”
As he spoke, he moved his fingers.
Seeing this,
Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin hurriedly walked over and pulled Zhangsun Wuji to the side. They hurriedly said,"Duke Zhao, you don't know. This kid can do anything."
Zhangsun Wuji snorted coldly.
"State Duke Lu, State Duke E, my Bai Estate is adjacent to your two estates. Why don't you come to this Flying Wooden Kite? Give you a ride?"
Bai Lie put away his bow and said with a smile.
This time, he spoke sincerely.
However, he saw Duke of Lu Cheng Yaojin and Duke of E Yuchi Jingde shaking their heads like rattles. They said,"Forget it. We're afraid that you'll throw the two of us down from midair."
Bai Lie was speechless.
Bai Lie thought, Am I that bad?!”
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