Three days later, apart from a few servants and maids who were left behind to maintain the mansion, the rest were either dismissed or sent to the palace. All the masters except Li Lin had left.
Before leaving, Little Si came over and hugged Li Lin, crying for a long time.
His clothes were soaked.
He had never thought that the little rhinoceros could cry so much.
In the past, she was always happy every time she met him.
As the entire residence left, Li Lin still did not move out of the secluded courtyard.
However, around the courtyard, dozens of experts from the Shadow Secret Guards were hiding to protect their master.
Li Lin didn't object to Zhang Han's arrangement.
In the past, because there were too many people in the Imperial Residence, the Shadow Secret Guards could only guard outside the wall.
Now that everyone had left, there were only some servants and maids who had not reached the Body Tempering stage at most. There was naturally no problem for them to enter.
……
Li Shimin sat on the golden table in the Hall of Political Establishment. Fang Xuanling and the others, who had replaced the three provinces and six ministries, sat below him.
"Your Highness, the coronation ceremony will be held on the ninth day of the ninth month. There is still more than a month to prepare.”
Liu Zhenghui, assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, reported.
"Yes!" Li Shi Min nodded.
Although he really wanted to ascend the throne as soon as possible, the Hidden Crown Prince and King Qi Zhao Yuanji had already been executed. More than half of their loyal followers had died in the Black Tortoise Sect.
The rest of his subordinates and trusted aides had either sent people to lock them up or handed over memorials to express their loyalty.
In addition, the entire Chang 'an City, including the 16 Guards of the South Yamen and the North Yamen, were all under his control. The Black Armor Army replaced the previous Royal Forest Guards to guard the palace.
The previous palace guards were also broken up and reorganized. The new palace guards would be mainly formed by the Black Armor Army.
However, there was no hurry.
The black-armored soldiers were temporarily serving as guards. Although it was a little overkill, they were definitely qualified. He did not have to worry about his own safety.
"Also, after His Majesty ascended the throne, the titles of the princes and princesses, as well as the rewards for the meritorious officials, have not been decided yet. Your Highness, what do you think…"
"Gao Ming will definitely be the Crown Prince. As for the other princes and princesses, the Ministry of Rites will draft a constitution and send it over first. As for the rewards for meritorious officials, I have my own plans!”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Liu Zhenghui replied respectfully and returned to his seat, not saying anything else.
"Your Highness, I have something to ask for.”After discussing the most important matter at the moment, the Minister of Justice, Hejian Prince Li Xiaogong, straightened his upper body and said respectfully.
"Cousin, you don't have to be so polite.”Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"Here." Although Li Shimin said so, Li Xiaogong did not do as he was told. Instead, he was polite enough to maintain his status.
"Crown Prince Yin belongs to Wei Zheng and is currently locked up in the prison. His Highness once said that Wei Zheng's matter will be personally investigated by His Majesty, so this subject does not dare to make a rash judgment and specially requests for an imperial edict.”
"What about the other subjects of the Hidden Crown Prince in the imperial prison?”Li Shi Min didn't answer immediately.
"Your Highness, the rest of the Crown Prince's subordinates have been taken care of. Only Wei Zheng and his relatives are in prison.”Li Xiaogong replied respectfully.
Da, da, da…
Li Shiming tapped his fingers on the golden table, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he closed his eyes and pondered.
The subordinates and officials did not disturb him.
After a while, Li Shiming opened his eyes and looked at Fang Xuanling.
"Xuanling, Ruhui, my two beloved ministers, go with cousin to the imperial prison for me. Let's just say that I admire Wei's talent and virtue. If he is willing, after I ascend the throne, I am willing to treat him as a censor.”
“.……”The three people whose names were called looked at each other. In the end, Li Xiaogong cupped his hands and asked,"Your Highness, what if Wei Zheng is unwilling?"
"Not willing?" Li Shi Min snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with killing intent."If he isn't willing, then I won't be able to appreciate his talent.”
"Yes, I understand."
"Is there anything else?"
"I did not."
"I don't have it either."
“.……”
"In that case, let's discuss the memorial submitted by the Bureau of Military Personnel.”
"Here!"
Li Jingzhi stood up and informed the rest of the officials about the matter in the Ministry of War memorial. Everyone began to discuss.
…….
A few days later, the Minister of Rites, Liu Zhenghui, entered the Hall of Political Establishment with a draft of the regulations.
After taking the memorial and reading the regulations, Li Shiming paused for a moment and ordered Wang De,"Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Gao Shilian, Li Jing, Pei Ji, and Liu Wenjing are here to see you.”
"Here."
Wang De, who had become the internal palace manager, had already recovered from his lower body injury three days ago due to his Tendon Transformation realm strength. He had also begun to carry out his duties.
Li Shi Min naturally didn't mistreat this loyal steward and gave him the position of Head Chief.
Wang De, who had taken a few steps back, gave a few instructions to a eunuch beside him. The eunuch then bowed and retreated. Only after he was far away did he turn around and leave quickly to inform the officials who had been summoned.
In less than 15 minutes, the few officials who were named entered the Hall of Political Establishment in their official robes.
After bowing, he was given a seat by Li Shimin and knelt on a cushion.
"Dear ministers, Minister Liu has sent over the regulations for the rewards of the princes and princesses. In addition, I have also written the rewards for the meritorious officials.”
After saying that, Li Shi Min gestured for Wang De to pass down the memorial and the statement he had written.
Among the nine people, six of them were Li Shimin's trusted ministers, and they were all from King Qin's Mansion or the Heavenly Policy Manor.
Wei Zheng was the subject of Crown Prince Yin.
After Fang Xuanling and the other two went to the prison on behalf of Li Shimin, Wei Zheng agreed to it, and Li Shimin did not go back on his word and immediately gave him the position of Imperial Censor.
Speaking of which, other than Pei Ji and Liu Wenjing, the two old ministers of the previous dynasty, and Li Xiaogong, Wei Zheng, the surrendered minister, had the highest rank.
The Imperial Censor was a third rank official, while the six assistant ministers were only fourth rank officials.
Of course, after Li Shiming ascended the throne, Fang Xuanling and the others would definitely be promoted.
However, Wei Zheng was really touched by Li Shimin.
Moreover, he was most loyal to the Great Tang, so Wei Zheng, who was seated, did not feel the slightest ripple in his heart. He was only in his position to plan his politics.
After the few of them circulated the two statements, Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji closed their eyes to rest and hung up high.
Wei Zheng had no objections after reading it.
After Zhangsun Wuji and Gao Shilian finished reading, they also remained silent.
Li Jing remained silent after reading it.
After Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Liu Zhenghui finished reading, they looked at each other with different expressions.
"Dear ministers, if you have any thoughts or opinions, you can speak frankly.”Li Shimin spoke after glancing at the ministers below.
"Your Highness, this subject has some thoughts, but I don't know if I should say them.”The rest of them were silent, including Zhangsun Wuji.
In the end, Fang Xuanling straightened his back and bowed.
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