Gu Hao VS Wei Zheng, Peak Fight!
"Chengqian, what do you have to report?”
Li Shi Min asked in a gentle voice, his body slightly leaning forward, his face feigning curiosity.
Gu Hao, who was standing at the back, curled his lips.
If Li Shi Min really didn't know what Li Cheng Qian wanted to say, then he should have asked Li Cheng Qian directly when he saw him in the main hall early in the morning.
At this moment, he was obviously pretending.
"Probably Du Ruhui."
Gu Hao guessed.
Du Ruhui was Li Shiming's true trusted aide, he had a ruthless gaze and was meticulous in his actions.
It was estimated that as soon as Du He told him about the exhibition, he could already think of the advantages and disadvantages of the exhibition.
It was quite possible that he would inform Li Er about this in advance.
After all, it involved someone as sensitive as the Crown Prince.
Li Chengqian took a deep breath and slowly said,""Recently, Turkic spies have appeared in Chang 'an one after another. They even dared to assassinate Princess Changle…I think that if we don't take countermeasures, the people of the Tang Empire, the Hu merchants in the West City, and the foreign envoys will think that the Tang Empire…is unreliable."
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The ministers looked at each other, feeling strange.
"It seems that His Highness the Crown Prince has done his homework.”
Gu Hao thought to himself.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"Then Chengqian, do you have any good suggestions?" Li Shimin asked.”
"Your son feels that we should show the world the prosperity of our Great Tang.”
Li Chengqian said.
Gu Hao frowned slightly.
Previously, Li Chengqian had said it very well. However, the sentence he had just said was a little 'incorrect.'
There was no logical connection between the people's belief that the Great Tang was unreliable and its prosperity.
"Show the prosperity of the Great Tang?”Li Shiming chuckled and asked,"How do I show it?”
"Hold an exhibition," Li Chengqian said."Invite Hu merchants, foreign envoys, and the people of Chang 'an to participate. Let them experience the prosperity of the Tang Empire."”
"Exposition?"
The ministers looked at each other in confusion.
Li Shimin asked the crowd,"Chengqian, did you say the exhibition? What is an exhibition?"
Li Chengqian explained,"An exhibition is to invite some people or countries to take out their treasures that they are proud of and display them for everyone to watch.”
Then, Li Chengqian added,""The Bo in the exhibition is not only the Bo of the vast land and abundant resources, but also the Bo of Bo Duo.”
Gu Hao, who was standing at the back, couldn't help but facepalm.
The crown prince's explanation of the exhibition was exactly the same as what Gu Hao had told him before.
Even the supplementary words were not wrong at all.
However, no one asked what the "Bo" in the exhibition meant.
This situation only made Gu Hao think of one phrase: apply mechanically.
"Maybe I'm too nervous.”
Gu Hao thought to himself.
He suddenly felt lucky that Li Er already knew about the exhibition in advance.
Otherwise, just based on Li Chengqian's narration, there was a certain chance that this exhibition would end in vain.
"Show…baby, is there any special meaning?”Fang Xuanling looked at Li Chengqian and asked.
Li Chengqian thought for a moment and said,""Showing the world the treasures of the Tang Empire will allow foreigners to experience the prosperity of the Tang Empire. They will admire the culture of the Tang Empire and respect the Tang Empire…" Li Chengqian recounted what Gu Hao had said in a relatively complete manner.
The ministers in the hall discussed animatedly. Gu Hao, who was standing at the back, could not help but sigh.
Originally, he thought that Li Chengqian had made preparations. Looking at it now, Li Chengqian's preparation was probably to memorize his words.
"You didn't get the point.”
Gu Hao thought to himself.
Other than the words he said at the beginning, Li Chengqian's subsequent answers were somewhat far-fetched.
Li Shi Min listened to the discussion of the ministers and looked at his own son. He couldn't help but shake his head.
Just displaying rare treasures could not make all countries respect him.
The discussion gradually died down. Without waiting for the ministers to ask questions, Li Shimin glanced at Gu Hao, who was at the back of the hall, and said lightly,""Scholar, come forward and answer."
The officials were stunned again.
Some people slowly came back to their senses.
Exposition…displaying rare treasures…the most mysterious and popular treasure of the Great Tang: Crystal cup.
The creator of the crystal cup…Gu Hao.
"I see."
Many people came to a realization when they heard Li Shimin call him the top scholar.
Gu Hao straightened his official robe and walked to the aisle in the middle of the hall. Then, he walked forward.
Gu Hao stopped in front of the hall.
"Three more steps forward." Li Shi Min said.
"Yes." Gu Hao replied.
Then, he took another three steps forward, and he happened to be on par with Crown Prince Li Chengqian.
"Sir." Li Chengqian shouted softly.
Gu Hao nodded slightly.
He was a little surprised in his heart. He never thought that Li Chengqian would still address him as Mister here.
"What do you think of the Crown Prince's proposal?”Li Shi Min asked.
Gu Hao pretended to be deep in thought. After a long pause, he nodded and said,""Your Highness 'suggestion is very good.”
All the ministers revealed expressions of 'just as I expected' on their faces.
"What's good about it?"
Li Shi Min continued to ask.
"It's a good thing…" Gu Hao said loudly,"His Highness is busy with his studies. He often doesn't even have time to eat or sleep. However, he can still think about the country and the people. He thought of a good plan and offered it to His Majesty."
This was exactly…when one was at the top of the court, one would worry about the people, and when one was far away from the Jianghu, one would worry about the ruler.
The Crown Prince's concern for the country and the people made me look up to him. It also made me feel ashamed of myself.”
"..." Li Chengqian, who was standing beside Gu Hao, heard every word Gu Hao said clearly. A layer of red appeared on his handsome face.
"Sir, this is too exaggerated.”
Li Chengqian lowered his head in shame.
He felt that what Gu Hao said…was a little too much.
However, deep in his heart, he was inexplicably excited and hoped that Gu Hao could say more.
Li Shimin was speechless.
Is this what I'm asking?
How could you look like a top scorer when you were praising him so fiercely?
Why haven't you praised me like this before?!
"You are worried about the people when you are in the high position of the court, and you are worried about the king when you are far away from the Jianghu…What a good saying.”Fang Xuanling sighed.
All the civil officials nodded and thought that this sentence…was very good.
"It's indeed good to have martial arts.”
A general agreed.
"Not bad, the martial world is filled with gratitude and hatred. I miss it a little.”
"Back then, I was also famous in the martial world. I didn't expect to become an official now…""…" The generals spoke one after another, their faces filled with nostalgia.
"The Jianghu that they are talking about is not your Jianghu.”
Some civil officials couldn't stand it anymore and looked at the generals with disdain.
"Bullsh * t, I used to mix in the martial world. Who hasn't heard of my title as the Demon King of Chaos?”Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened.
"Ignorant, vulgar, and vulgar."
A civil official cursed in a low voice.
"Enough!" Li Shi Min shouted with a dark face.
The hall fell silent.
"Zhen is asking what is good about the Crown Prince's proposal.”
Li Shiming glared at Gu Hao and said through gritted teeth.
This bastard must have done it on purpose.
"Oh, then I misunderstood.”Gu Hao seemed to have just reacted and quickly revealed an apologetic smile.
Li Shiming's face twitched. If he had a whip in his hand, he would have whipped Gu Hao five times.
"The Crown Prince's suggestion…is very good.”Gu Hao muttered.
After waiting for a while, Li Shimin's face darkened when Gu Hao didn't say anything.
"What's good about it?"
Li Shi Min gritted his teeth and asked.
"The benefits…His Highness the Crown Prince has already said a lot just now. I feel that what His Highness the Crown Prince has said is very good.”Gu Hao first praised Li Chengqian, then continued,"In addition, I believe that holding such an exhibition that the Crown Prince mentioned will showcase the strength of the Great Tang.
This exhibition can reflect the prosperity, strength, open-mindedness, and tolerance of our Great Tang.
"Showing prosperity can make all the tribes outside the borders yearn for it. Showing strength can intimidate the neighboring countries and make them fear our Great Tang. Showing open-mindedness can attract future dynasties and strengthen the position of our Great Tang in the hearts of the other countries. As for tolerance, we can learn from the barbarians to subdue them. Even the barbarians have their merits. We can take the essence and discard the bad…One leaf can tell the autumn. Looking at the treasures of the foreign tribes, we can feel their customs…"
In the hall, the ministers listened quietly. Only Gu Hao's voice echoed in the hall.
After Gu Hao finished, the hall fell into a brief silence.
Immediately after…the officials began to discuss.
Most of them nodded in agreement with what Gu Hao said, but some of them frowned, not understanding what he meant.
Li Shi Min frowned and pondered.
Originally, after Du Ruhui mentioned this to him, he had agreed to hold a test first.
Now that he heard all the benefits Gu Hao had mentioned, he became even more determined.
"The prosperous Great Tang is coming!”
Thinking about that scene, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel excited.
"Sir, you're really good."
Li Chengqian sighed inwardly.
Recalling what he had said, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
"No matter the cost, I must rope Mister into my side.”
Li Chengqian secretly decided.
"What is he trying to do? Could it be that he really just wanted to hold such an exhibition?”Du Ruhui lowered his eyelids and fell into deep thought.
The better Gu Hao said, the more suspicious he became.
The proposal of the exhibition was indeed very good. However, the timing was too sudden.
"Looking at the situation, I don't even need to respond.”Cheng Yao's eyes were wide open, and he noticed that most people were nodding in agreement, thinking that the Crown Prince's proposal was indeed very good.
"..." The discussion gradually died down.
The ministers looked at Li Shimin.
In the imperial court, only Li Shi Min could make a real decision.
Li Shi Min was silent for a moment, then slowly said,"Chengqian's suggestion is indeed very good.
What do you all think?"
"I also support it."
Zhang Liang stepped out and shouted.
Everyone was stunned.
Why did this guy suddenly appear?
Immediately after…"I also support the Crown Prince. I feel that the Crown Prince's suggestion is particularly good.
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Cheng Yaojin stepped forward and laughed.
Originally, he was still considering whether he should be the first to jump out to support him. Who would have thought that Xiao Liangzi would actually jump out for no reason?
As Cheng Yaojin spoke, the generals immediately agreed, expressing their support for the Crown Prince's proposal.
Many of them actually did not think that holding such an exhibition would be of any use.
At this moment, they stood out to support him. It was purely…jeering.
The generals gradually stopped, and the civil officials looked at each other.
Originally, they had wanted to step forward to show their support, but after the generals did this, they were no longer in the mood.
"I support the Crown Prince.”
Du Ruhui said.
The hall fell silent.
"The Crown Prince's suggestion is indeed very good. I also support it." Fang Xuanling nodded.
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"This subject also supports it. This matter can be handed over to the Ministry of Rites to handle.”The Minister of Rites, Tang Jian, chuckled.
He felt that this was a good thing.
Soon after, the civil officials began to agree.
"I object!"
Just as everyone thought that the Crown Prince's proposal was about to be passed, a voice full of vigor suddenly sounded.
The hall fell silent.
Many people had the same thought: The old hater was about to start spitting again.
"Wei Zheng~"
Gu Hao thought to himself.
He was very familiar with this voice and had a deep impression of the owner of the voice.
Wei Zheng!
If it weren't for Wei Zheng, he might not have had so many ties with Princess Li Lizhi of Changle.
Li Shimin heard Wei Zheng's voice and his eyelids twitched.
He suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Minister Wei, why do you object?”
Li Shi Min asked.
Wei Zheng stepped forward and said lightly,"I would like to ask the Crown Prince and Scholar Gu, is the Great Tang really prosperous?"”
Li Chengqian's face turned pale.
This was the first time he had been questioned by a minister in front of all the officials and his father.
For a moment, he felt a little guilty and cowardly.
"It depends on how you define prosperity, sir!" Gu Hao said.”
"Hmph, the Great Tang has a drought in Shandong, floods in Jiangnan, the Turks in the northwest eyeing us covetously, and corrupt officials in Guanzhong…How do you define prosperity?”Wei Zheng said coldly.
All the ministers fell silent.
Wei Zheng's words…could already be considered as slapping His Majesty in the face.
Li Chengqian shrunk his neck slightly, completely not daring to speak.
Li Shi Min's face gradually turned black as anger brewed.
"I wonder if this lord has heard of Yu the Great?”Gu Hao asked.
"Yu the Great?"
Everyone was stunned.
"Which Great Yu?" Wei Zheng frowned and asked.
"The one whose son is called Qi." Gu Hao said.
Everyone was enlightened.
"Yu the Great is the ancient sage emperor. Who wouldn't recognize him?" Wei Zheng sneered.”
"What about Shun?" Gu Hao raised his eyebrows.”
"Shun is one of the five ancient emperors. How can I not know him?" Wei Zheng frowned and said coldly. What are you trying to say?"
Everyone was baffled as well. They didn't understand what Gu Hao meant.
"What the hell is this kid doing?" Li Shimin was puzzled.
Shun and Yu the Great were both ancient sages, so how could the scholars not recognize them?
"In your eyes, Shun, one of the five ancient emperors, is just a superficial figure," Gu Hao said.”
"Hmm?" "What nonsense are you talking about?" Wei Zheng was instantly furious.”
The civil officials frowned.
Emperor Shun only has such a good appearance?
Even the most arrogant Confucian scholar wouldn't dare to think so, right?
Li Shi Min raised his eyebrows.
He didn't understand why Gu Hao said that, but he had a vague feeling that Wei Zheng was going to meet with a setback this time.
"Minister Gu, the minister you are talking to is called Wei Zheng.”Li Shimin introduced Gu Hao, then looked at Wei Zheng with a smile."Minister Wei, come forward and answer."”
"Hmph!" Wei Zheng grunted and came to Gu Hao's side aggressively. He glared at Gu Hao and asked angrily,"What did you mean just now?"
If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I won't let you off!”
The Three Sovereigns ruled the world, and the Five Emperors determined the social order…All the scholars in the world had always yearned for the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
In the hearts of scholars, the wisest emperor should be like the Three Royals and Five Emperors.
Gu Hao had said that Wei Zheng thought Emperor Shun, one of the Five Emperors, was just a superficial man. This was a great insult and slander to Wei Zheng.
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