Chang 'an City, Taiji Palace
A dignified and graceful woman was pacing back and forth anxiously in the hall.
This person was Empress Zhangsun.
Empress Zhangsun was anxiously looking at the entrance of the main hall.
At this moment, Empress Zhangsun's personal guard, Shangguan Ping, hurried over.
"How was it? Did you find the emperor?”Empress Zhangsun asked anxiously.
Shangguan Ping shook her head and replied," Not yet. We've searched the entire Chang 'an City and even the surrounding counties and towns. But we still haven't found any trace of the Emperor."”
"However, I did notice that Guard Commander Li Junxian is missing as well. Could he have gone with the Emperor?”Shangguan Ping continued,
"Fortunately, the Emperor isn't going out alone. With Li Junxian by his side, it'll be safer. We can't search around like this. On the contrary, we might give the rebels an opening. Let's wait for a while.”Empress Zhangsun could only helplessly say,"
" The emperor has returned to the palace, the emperor has returned to the palace!" The palace maid outside the door shouted.
When Empress Zhangsun heard that Li Shimin had returned to the palace, the heavy burden in her heart instantly fell to the ground.
She let out a long sigh. It was good that she was back!
She walked towards the door.
Li Shi Min also walked into the hall excitedly.
"Emperor, where did you go? ChenQie will have a hard time finding it." Empress Zhangsun saw that the Emperor had returned safely and was overjoyed. Although she scolded him verbally, she was very happy in her heart.
"Guanyin maid, zhen is so happy today. zhen met a living immortal today.”Li Shiming laughed out loud as he spoke. He was so happy that he didn't know how to express himself.
Guanyin Maid was Empress Zhangsun's nickname. Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had a very good relationship. When they were together in private, Li Shimin would always affectionately call Empress Zhangsun Guanyin Maid.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shiming's beaming face and couldn't help but be infected by his bright smile.
She was very surprised!
These disasters came one after another. The great clans controlled the government, the Turks were still at war, and the remnants of the former Crown Prince were still active. Li Shimin had been worried ever since he ascended the throne, frowning even when he was asleep.
But today, he was actually smiling so happily!
"To be able to make the emperor so happy, it must be a very happy occasion. ChenQie is willing to hear the details.”Seeing Li Shimin so happy, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but laugh.
"Several months of heavy snow caused the people to suffer. Many of them had nothing to eat, and the people's resentment was widespread. I was very frustrated. Yesterday, Wei Zheng came to the palace and said that he had encountered a strange person, who changed his mind and was willing to assist me. I had just ascended the ceremony and was thirsty for talent. When I heard that there was a strange person, I wanted to go and take a look, so I brought Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, and Li Junxian to search.”
"Emperor, could it be that this extraordinary person is willing to become an official and assist the emperor?”Empress Zhangsun asked directly.
"No, but this does not prevent this strange person from helping me plan.”Li Shi Min smiled proudly.
"Aiya, emperor, don't keep me in suspense. Quickly tell ChenQie.”Empress Zhangsun looked anxious. She was very curious about what kind of person could make Li Shimin so happy.
"This extraordinary person has the ability of an immortal!" Li Shi Min's eyes were filled with admiration.
"The power of immortals and gods?" Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shimin strangely. There were many talented people in the Great Tang Dynasty, but Empress Zhangsun had never heard Li Shimin praise any official with the ability of immortals.
Li Shimin told Empress Zhangsun everything he had seen and heard today. However, in order not to worry Empress Zhangsun, he omitted the details of him being hunted down.
Empress Zhangsun became more and more excited as she listened to Li Shimin's words."
"The heavens bless our Great Tang! Our Great Tang has produced such a mighty figure!”
"Emperor, ChenQie believes that this person can be of great use! Why don't you make him the national teacher? For the emperor's use?"
Li Shi Min shook his head helplessly." It's a pity that this kid is not interested in being an official. He even said that he's afraid of being ostracized by the aristocratic families if he enters the court, so he'd rather stay in the manor and farm."”
Empress Zhangsun could not help but sigh.
Qin Fang's words were not without reason. The current imperial court was indeed controlled by the great clans. Although the dynasty had changed, the clans that were officials were still the same. It was just a change of medicine.
Although he knew that the great clans controlled the government, he had no choice but to use them.
"Then did Young Master Qin Fang tell the Emperor how to break out of this predicament?”Empress Zhangsun asked.
"Right now, the most important thing is to quickly implement the disaster relief responsibility system and work as a form of relief. How to break the control of the great clans over the government can wait until the next time.”Li Shi Min said.
Empress Zhangsun nodded." Your Majesty is wise. Using work as a form of relief is an unprecedented move. It is not a cost but a benefit. It should indeed be implemented immediately."”
"That's right, this move can save countless people and also build irrigation works to prepare for the coming year. I will discuss this matter in court tomorrow.”
"Guanyin maid, just wait for tomorrow morning's court session and watch Zhen slaughter everyone!”Li Shi Min said confidently.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shimin's confident face and was also happy.
Before this, Li Shi Min was like visiting a grave when he went to court. Once he went to court, he would be besieged by the ministers. They worked together to persuade Li Shi Min to issue an edict to apologize and offer sacrifices to the heavens.
Although he had indeed done something disgraceful, it was an injury that he could not touch. Now that he was forced to kneel down and apologize, it was simply a slap to Li Shiming's face. He had Qin Fang's brilliant plan in his hands. Tomorrow, he would just wait to see the surprised expressions of the officials!
Because of their happiness, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun drank some wine and talked until late at night before going to bed.
But before going to bed, Li Shimin summoned Li Junxian.
"Li Junxian, have you investigated the matter of Us being pursued today?”Li Shimin was furious when he thought about being captured and killed. Fortunately, Qin Fang and Er Niu were very powerful. Otherwise, even if he was fine, those who protected him would have been injured. In serious cases, they might have died or even implicated the Qin family.
"Reporting to the Emperor, this subject has already investigated. The people chasing us this time are the remnants of Li Jiancheng. Other than the four hundred people we killed this time, the remaining one hundred people fled to Nanzhao under the leadership of the leader.”Li Junxian kowtowed.
"Those hundred-some people will try their best to pursue and kill Li Jiancheng, ensuring that there are no more remnants of Li Jiancheng in the Great Tang. As for Wang Wei, he is just a dog of the Wang Clan. I see that he is already old, so I will let him retire and return to his hometown.”
"In addition, send a hundred hidden guards to protect the Qin family. Anyone who dares to harm the Qin family will be killed first before reporting.”Although he knew that with Qin Fang and Er Niu's abilities, it would be difficult for anyone to hurt them, Li Shimin was still worried, so he arranged for people to protect them.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Junxian retreated.
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