I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

As a child from a poor family with no background, no family support, and the support of his elders, Ma Zhou is willing to take this risk, but he has to take it!

However, it seems that the situation is a bit different from what he thought. He thought that His Majesty would agree, refuse, or even the worst plan was that His Majesty would scold him angrily, but he never thought that His Majesty would just say nothing. look at him.

Although His Majesty didn't say a word, the anger in those eyes seemed impossible to conceal!

Chapter 603 The script is completely wrong

Li Shimin is indeed very jealous of someone trying to figure out his thoughts!

If it's the servants around him, it doesn't matter, after all, the job of these people is to serve him well. If they can figure out his mind well, they will naturally serve him better.

It doesn't matter if it's people like Changsun Wuji, because their job is to assist him in governing this ever-growing empire and ensure the country's prosperity and people's safety in the empire.

If it's Zhang Nuo, it doesn't matter even more, this person is a banished immortal, and he just wants to come up with it, but he, Li Shimin, can proudly say that the two are close friends, brothers, and they only hope that the empire will prosper Tongji.

As for Empress Changsun, let alone, they are a husband and wife who have shared joys and sorrows for almost 16 years.

Besides these people, what qualifications do other people have to speculate on his mind?

Li Shimin liked to read history books since he was a child, because only in the history books can he appreciate the demeanor of the past emperors and absorb the experience of those emperors.

He summed up an experience when he was very young, that is, all great emperors are definitely "professional ministers and villains"!

And what is a "little man"?

Those who don't care about their responsibilities and the state of the country at all, just focus on figuring out the emperor's mind, thinking about how to fight for favor and how to make the emperor happier, such people are villains.

Although there are competitions in the harem, the harem can't be involved in politics, and the strife is nothing more than that. As long as there is the eldest grandson queen, no one will have the slightest illusion about the position of queen.

Besides, the harem is actually equivalent to the territory of his lion king. As long as he and the eldest grandson queen are not in chaos, no matter how much they compete for favor, it will not affect the court and the country.

But it’s not enough for the “little people” in the court to compete for favor. Li Shimin knows very well that he is not an omniscient god, and he doesn’t understand many things. Places that cannot be considered.

Therefore, he needs ministers like Changsun Wuji to assist him, counselors like Wei Zheng to point out his mistakes, and brothers and close friends like Zhang Nuo to help him.

But those "little people" are different. They don't care about the government, let alone the lives of the people. They only care about whether a certain idea or policy is what the emperor Li Shimin wants to do.

As long as it is what he wants to do, they will support it, and even follow him to make things more beautiful.

Are such people happy to use it?

As a person, having such caring subordinates is naturally a pleasure. You don’t need to say anything, the subordinates will understand your thoughts thoroughly, and then solve the matter beautifully. What’s wrong with that? ?

But as an emperor, Li Shimin can clearly see from the history books that every emperor who trusts such a "villain" will end up with bad results!

After all, no matter how wise the emperor is, he can't guarantee that every decree of his is correct, but those people can pretend to be invisible and execute every decree of the emperor beautifully.

If things go on like this for a long time, the development of the country really depends on the emperor's thoughts. If it is done well, the monarch and his ministers will be united, the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe.

Therefore, Li Shimin hated Ma Zhou who dared to think about his own thoughts and speak directly.

In fact, if you read it from the history books, it can also explain why Ma Zhou finally came to the throne after Li Zhi ascended the throne.

Because Li Zhi was not the decisive founding emperor like Li Shimin, he liked to be coaxed by others. It would be even better if he could do things beautifully while being coaxed like Ma Zhou.

But who is Li Shimin?This is an emperor who fights for his own territory and grabs the throne by himself!

This kind of person has his own ideas and ideas in governing the country. On the one hand, what he needs is an executor who can implement the final decree; Someone like Wei Zheng who can point out the shortcomings of his government orders.

As for the villain who speculates on the holy will and speculates, he really doesn't need it. After all, although the Tang Dynasty has not been established for a long time, it has long been managed by him, and he doesn't need the help of the villain at all. Go make plans and be clever!

In his view, a good policy is to stand up to discussion and opposition, and not to be afraid of others’ criticisms, and if it can’t stand it, it proves that the decree still has problems and needs to be improved, instead of just ignoring his ideas carry out.

In that way, he would feel refreshed and comfortable, but what about this empire?

This also explained why he looked at Ma Zhou now as if he was looking at a dead man.

Li Shimin saw that Ma Zhou's back was already wet with cold sweat, so he sighed deeply, closed his eyes and said softly,

"Put things down, go out, and do your best in the history of Prince Qin's palace chief in the future!"

Ma Zhou almost fell limp to the ground in an instant, his mind was buzzing. He never thought that after taking a risk, he would get such a result.

Just as he himself thought before, the worst outcome would be to be scolded, how could he drive him away without saying a word.

And he also understood what His Majesty meant just now, which means that Ma Zhou doesn't have to think about anything else now, and even the chief official of the Ministry of Railways may not have to think about it later, just be honest and honest as the governor of Qin Wangfu, don't think about it Some are gone.

Even Ma Zhou, who was as smart as Ma Zhou, had instantly thought of what His Majesty hadn't said, that is, if it wasn't for His Highness King Qin's sake, he would have been cold right now.

He was able to keep the position of the long history because His Royal Highness King Qin used him more easily.

Otherwise, maybe he is already a white body or even a corpse right now.

But at this moment, he couldn't say anything anymore. The last sliver of reason in his mind told him that if there were more beeps at this moment, His Royal Highness King Qin would not be able to save his face.

Ma Zhou saluted Li Shimin tremblingly, then walked out staggeringly, and almost tripped over the threshold when he came to the door.

Li Shimin looked up at the bleak figure, then lowered his head, and continued to look at the official document seriously. He, Li Shimin, never lacks people, only talents!

Chapter 604 Li Shimin and his wife tour Pyongyang

What happened between Li Shimin and Ma Zhou, because it happened in Zhang Nuo's study, so no one knew at all.

Regardless of whether it was Li Shimin or Ma Zhou, they all acted as if this incident never happened.

Li Shimin didn't care about such a small person at all, but Ma Zhou learned his lesson and planned to behave honestly.

It's just that what Ma Zhou didn't see was the smile and satisfaction that flashed in Li Shimin's eyes when Ma Zhou appeared in front of Li Shimin with renewed vigor.

For Li Shimin, human beings are not static, virtuous ministers may degenerate into villains, and criminal ministers may also reform themselves. He is willing to give people a chance, but whether he can grasp it depends on personal fate.

Of course, if it was a salted fish like Zhang Nuo who didn't care about official positions, titles, or power at all, then he didn't say anything. There was only one such capable salted fish in the entire Tang Dynasty.

So for Zhang Nuo, Li Shimin's way of getting along with him has always been to treat him with sincerity, and treat him as a true friend and brother. Only in this way can Zhang Nuo, a salty fish, help him willingly.

Otherwise, Zhang Nuo might be able to do things like attacking Korea, but it would be strange if you expect Zhang Nuo to be able to do things like guarding Pyongyang and developing the entire territory.

Didn’t you see that Li Shimin left him here to handle official business when he first arrived? You must know that when Li Shimin came back from the port area, due to time and safety reasons, he took thousands of guards directly from the port area to Pyongyang by land. of the city.

That is to say, Li Shimin hasn't even seen the train in Pyongyang city yet, so why didn't Zhang Nuo kick him aside anyway, and take his wife out to play like him?

In this way, Zhang Nuo did not regard Li Shimin as an emperor at all. This time was far more than this time. He had done all kinds of drinking and cheating people in Lantian City before.

But Li Shimin just laughed off such things, and occasionally fought back with the same tricks. I didn't see that Zhang Nuo was trapped in Chang'an City by Li Shimin's cheating before, so he couldn't help but suffer.

Could it be that Zhang Nuo couldn't leave directly?

Of course there is, but the friendship between big men is so strange, you are my brother, if you mess with me, then I will accept it, follow your play, and never turn the table with you, but next time This time, I will definitely come back.

This is the tacit understanding between men.

But this kind of treatment can only be enjoyed by someone like Zhang Nuo who is not involved in the court. As for Ma Zhou, a junior who has not come up in terms of rank or talent, let's go through the process honestly. Let's talk about when the results are made.

As for now, it is for Zhang Nuo's sake to give him a chance. If he can go on steadily, maybe he will have another chance to perform in front of him in the future.

But judging from the current situation, at least his mentality is okay, and he was not completely confused because of the previous scene!

When Li Shimin came out now, he planned to take a good walk in Pyongyang, and took Empress Changsun to see the city transformed by Zhang Nuo himself.

This is not like Lantian City, where every brick and tile is the embodiment of Zhang Nuo's will, and he must do whatever he wants.

It's not like Chang'an City, there are too many bosses, no matter how face-saving Zhang Nuo is, he can't let everyone follow him, and Zhang Nuo doesn't seem to be interested in doing anything in Chang'an City.

But Pyongyang City is different, it is not as new as Lantian City, everything is started from scratch, and it is not as complicated as Chang'an City, where you have to carefully consider any place.

It was rebuilt according to Zhang Nuo's will on the basis of the original Koryo King City. No one here has the guts or the right to stop him, so every reconstruction here is a manifestation of Zhang Nuo's ideas.

Then, this is of great reference value to Li Shimin. After all, Chang'an City can't be demolished and rebuilt, it can only be repaired.

Pyongyang City, as the royal city of Koryo, is naturally incomparable with Chang'an, but this transformation process is the best reference for Li Shimin. When he transforms Chang'an City in the future, he may be able to learn from it.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun are both dressed in casual clothes. They dare not be so presumptuous in Chang'an City, because those censors will definitely jump out and complain, but it is different here in Pyongyang City. There is no such official as censor on Zhang Nuo's side. .

Zhang Nuo has the final say here. Zhang Nuo often walks around in casual clothes on weekdays, and he doesn't play Li Shimin's white dragon fish suit at all. Going around in your own jurisdiction, what's the matter?

At the very beginning, it was true that the big guys were a little uncomfortable, which made the city a bit chaotic. After all, it is also a crime to be disrespectful in front of the King of Qin.

But Zhang Nuo went out for a walk several times a day, as if he and his side didn't care much about it, so gradually everyone found out that this master didn't care about losing his appearance at all. Why do you like to go, don't delay my shopping.

And Zhang Nuo's style not only affected the people in the city, but also affected all the officials who came to Pyongyang with him.

Officials no longer sit in carriages or sedan chairs and pretend to be mysterious. Isn’t it just right to go out for a walk when the weather is good?

Over time, the entire city of Pyongyang has become accustomed to the terrifying fact that among the crowd of people who appear around them, one of the more handsome ones may be His Royal Highness King Qin.

It doesn't matter if you see the King of Qin or Chang Shi, those who know him can bow their hands and salute.

This way, everyone is comfortable.

For example, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun are very comfortable now. He is surrounded by his servant, the commander of the personal guard, and Ma Zhou who acts as a tour guide and commentator, but he is walking around the city holding the hand of Empress Changsun. Just clap your hands and salute, and then you're gone.

There was no other messy situation at all, and no one jumped out to say that the king was disrespectful or anything, which made Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou, who had been aggrieved in Chang'an City for a long time, very comfortable.

At this time, Ma Zhou had learned to be good after the previous lessons. Li Shimin would answer any questions, answer whatever he asked, never answer if he didn't ask, and never answer too much.

For example, just now when Li Shimin asked why the passers-by on Mingming Street had recognized Ma Zhou, the long history of King Qin, then Li Shimin, who was accompanied by Ma Zhou, must have a more noble status, why didn't they watch or avoid him.

Ma Zhou simply explained what Zhang Nuo had done before.

Chapter 605 Li Shimin Discovered a Bright Spot

Li Shimin laughed out loud when he heard what Ma Zhou said about Zhang Nuo's unscrupulous behavior on the street before, and he didn't shy away from going shopping with his identity clearly. Even Empress Changsun was overjoyed.

This kind of thing is indeed what Zhang Nuo can do.

In his words, which national law stipulates that first-class princes cannot go out and go shopping?

You said that I disturbed the people, then you told them to act as if they didn’t see it, and it didn’t hinder their work and business, so why did you disturb the people?

So, this thing gradually became a habit in Pyongyang.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun became the first batch of foreign beneficiaries after the implementation of this unwritten new policy. Walking on the street, the big guy looked at it, okay, with Qin Wangfu's chief Shi as his companion, he must be a big shot, although I don't know Whoever it is, bow your hands and salute, and then continue doing what you should do.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun gradually got used to the feeling of not treating them as emperors and empresses, not to mention, the feeling of strolling outside so directly showing their identities is really good.

Especially Empress Changsun, when did she try shopping on the street like a housewife?

There was one time before, when she was Princess Qin and not the queen, she followed Li Shimin for a long time on the street, pretending to be a scholar and following her.

Going shopping directly as a husband and wife, or even directly as an emperor and queen, like now, is really an experience I have never experienced before!

Therefore, when walking on the street, Empress Changsun was more excited than Li Shimin. She looked left and right and bought something from time to time, and even planned to bargain when she was excited.

Li Shimin originally planned to visit many places today, but seeing that Empress Changsun was so interested, he naturally didn't bother to get interested in the bad guys, and just like a husband in an ordinary family, he happily stayed by his side.

However, even when he was shopping with his wife, Li Shimin did not forget his original intention, and quietly observed all the streets of Pyongyang City he walked through.

First of all, Li Shimin's first impression here is that it is clean and tidy. This has already been discovered in Lantian City. He knows that Zhang Nuo particularly hates the messy and dirty environment he lives in, so the whole Lantian City is not as good as Chang'an City. Know how many times to clean.

So Li Shimin is not surprised to see trash cans, public toilets everywhere in Pyongyang today, and people come out to clean the road from time to time.

It's just that he was a little curious, how did Pyongyang City get so many public toilets? After all, it's different from Lantian City, where the space was reserved directly from the beginning. It's different here, after all, it is a regular royal city.

But after asking Ma Zhou, I understood, what else could be done, it was extremely simple and rude, just demolish the house.

And different from the policy of Lantian City, because Lantian City planned public toilets from the beginning, the location and size of each toilet were designed.

But it’s different here. There is basically only one way to build any toilet on the street here, and that is to demolish the house.

But even if the house covers an area of ​​tens of acres, can the backyard still be used after the front yard is demolished and a toilet is built?

Who would like to open the door in front of their house to be a toilet?

Therefore, a lot of things were done to demolish houses and build toilets. If Li Shimin analyzed what Ma Zhou said, Zhang Nuo's final approach was to build less and build more!

On the one hand, there is no longer a small toilet every other distance like Lantian City.

At the same time, it will not only build those inconspicuous small toilets like Lantian City.

The distance between the two toilets in Pyongyang City is very long, and each toilet is really big.

So in the end, it seems that the capacity of public toilets in Pyongyang City is not much less than that in Lantian City!

This is more interesting, Zhang Nuo really found a way to break the situation, and solved the problem in the process of renovating the old city.

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, um, this method is good, and it seems that it can be used in the transformation of Chang'an City at that time.

Then, Li Shimin accompanied the Empress Changsun to continue wandering in the streets of Pyongyang City, snacks, dine-in, drinks... It seems that the two of them can be seen at the door of almost every shop.

It wasn't until the evening when it was getting dark that the two of them realized that they had just wandered around for most of the day without knowing it.

But looking back, it's pretty interesting.