Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

The entire Wenshui County has been busy preparing for winter recently.

"Xiao Di, Xiao Di, come out quickly! Someone from Chang'an is here to reward you!"

A middle-aged man with a kind face was shouting happily in the courtyard of the county government office.

His voice was urgent. His Majesty's reward was a great honor for this small county, enough for the entire Wenshui County to benefit from it.

The shouting attracted the attention of the surrounding yamen runners, and their eyes were also flashing with anticipation.

Di Renjie, the thirteen-year-old young genius, was originally a well-known child prodigy in Taiyuan County.

He showed extraordinary wisdom and understanding since he was a child. He could read at the age of three and recite poems at the age of five. He had a wide range of knowledge in classics, history, and various schools of thought, and he was able to integrate them and put forward unique insights.

Others asked him how he knew so much when his family couldn't afford to buy books.

He just smiled and replied.

I don't need to learn to read, the words will recognize me!

Of course, all this is inseparable from a teacher in Taiyuan who taught him.

While other children were still playing and having fun, Di Renjie was already immersed in the sea of ​​books.

Gao Shilian's strong recommendation in front of His Majesty broke the convention and allowed this childish child to be appointed as the magistrate of Wenshui County.

Compared with the seventh-rank official positions of other county magistrates, Di Renjie's eighth-rank official title seemed a bit special and out of place.

Everyone understood that this boy was still young, like the rising sun, and had unlimited potential in the future.

Entering the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty at such a young age and obtaining an official position in the court, such an achievement undoubtedly made him a well-deserved outstanding person in the eyes of everyone, and he became a legendary figure hotly discussed in the streets and alleys.

After dinner, the people always couldn't help but talk about this young and promising county magistrate. They placed high hopes on him and hoped that he could bring a different atmosphere to Wenshui County.

At this moment, upon hearing that a reward had arrived from the court, Di Renjie was concentrating on sorting out the affairs of the county government during the cold winter in his study.

The pen in his hand moved quickly along with his thoughts. Sometimes he frowned in thought, and sometimes he wrote furiously, thinking of a good strategy.

Hearing the shout, he slowly put down what he was holding, a look of doubt flashed across his clear and bright eyes, and he asked softly, "Uncle Zhang, is anyone coming from Chang'an?"

The middle-aged man, called Uncle Zhang, clapped his hands excitedly, making a crisp sound. With a bright smile on his face, he quickly walked over to Di Renjie and said excitedly, "Of course, Xiao Di, the person is waiting at the county government office now!"

He leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and continued mysteriously, "I heard he's from a very important background! He's a high-ranking official! If you perform well, Xiao Di, you might even rise to the top!"

As he spoke, he did not forget to gently nudge Di Renjie with his elbow, his eyes full of encouragement, as if he had already seen Di Renjie's rapid rise to fame.

Di Renjie just raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and did not say much to refute.

In his mind, most people look at things too superficially.

Trying to rise to the top by relying solely on temporary good luck ignores the accumulation of one's own strength.

If one's foundation is not stable, even if one is lucky enough to reach a high position, one day he will be like a tree without roots, swaying and falling in the wind and rain.

He just silently adjusted his eighth-rank official uniform, which was slightly loose but symbolized responsibility, carefully smoothed the wrinkles at the corners of his clothes, straightened his official hat, took a deep breath, and walked out with confident steps to greet the distinguished guest from Chang'an.

Inside the county government office, the atmosphere was a little strange.

Li Chunfeng looked at Yuan Tiangang with annoyance, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of confusion. He said with a somewhat complaining tone, "Old Yuan, what's wrong with you?"

"This matter of awarding rewards has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. Why are you taking on this idle matter?"

"You're also rushing to do such boring things?"

Li Chunfeng really couldn't understand Yuan Tiangang's actions. In his opinion, this was purely unnecessary.

Yuan Tiangang still looked weird, immersed in his own world, muttering to himself, and constantly muttering about finding the pillar that could support the country for the Tang Dynasty.

Who would have thought that after searching all the way, we would end up in this remote Wenshui County.

In Li Chunfeng's eyes, this place is just a remote and poor village. What kind of earth-shaking figures can come from here?

Just like that shallow pond, how could it possibly give birth to a dragon that can turn the world upside down?

He scoffed at this, thinking it would be a futile effort.

Standing next to Li Chunfeng was a little boy with a stubborn face.

This child has a miserable life. His parents died early and he is all alone and helpless, but he has an innate tenacity.

Yuan Tiangang met this boy by chance. With just one glance, he could see through the talent of a great general hidden in this little boy with his unfathomable physiognomy. He was born with a bad luck star, and it seemed as if it was destined that they would have this intersection.

Since it was destined, Yuan Tiangang felt pity and generously gave him some food. The little boy did not refuse. After taking the food, he followed them silently.

He remained silent throughout the entire journey, his tightly pursed lips revealing his inner stubbornness, making it difficult to fathom his thoughts.

Li Chunfeng looked at the child and felt inexplicably unhappy. He thought that he treated him kindly, but he showed such an attitude, which was really unacceptable.

Even if he has the potential to be a great general, what’s the use if he doesn’t grow up?

And he has a destiny of being unlucky!

It's all Old Yuan's fault for bringing such a troublesome guy with him. This damn place...

Li Chunfeng had not yet finished complaining when he saw Di Renjie, wearing the uniform of an eighth-rank official, walking slowly towards him with an imposing manner.

He walked with a steady pace, and despite his young age, he exuded an air of grandeur that transcended his years.

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang were both teachers and friends, so they were naturally proficient in physiognomy.

The moment Di Renjie appeared, Li Chunfeng subconsciously began to calculate his fate.

This calculation shocked him greatly, and he secretly exclaimed in his heart: "Oh my God, this shallow water really gave birth to a dragon!"

After just one glance, Li Chunfeng was certain that this boy would become a high-ranking official in the future, and glory and wealth would accompany him throughout his life.

Compared to that great general, this one is so stable! So stable that it's like a fixed phase!

Di Renjie walked into the lobby of the county government office and looked around calmly, finally landing on Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng.

He bowed slightly and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Junior Di Renjie greets the two envoys."

His voice was clear yet commanding, echoing throughout the hall.

Yuan Tiangang looked Di Renjie up and down, his eyes flashing with approval. He said, "County Magistrate Di is young and promising. We two have come here today to fulfill His Majesty's decree to reward you."

"His Majesty, having heard of your work in Wenshui County and your proposal to provide relief to the disabled, was highly impressed and has specially sent us here to commend you."

When Di Renjie heard that his opinion was adopted by the emperor, a look of joy flashed across his eyes.

He humbly responded, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I am simply doing my best to serve the people. I dare not take credit for it."

Li Chunfeng watched Di Renjie from the side, the contempt in his heart had long since disappeared, replaced by deep curiosity.

He couldn't help but ask, "County Magistrate Di is so young, yet he's able to run Wenshui County in such an orderly manner. What's his secret?"

Di Renjie smiled slightly and said, "There is no secret. All I need to do is listen to the people, understand their sufferings, handle affairs with fairness, develop water conservancy projects, encourage agriculture and sericulture, and attach importance to education. Only then can the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the county will be at peace."

Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng nodded in agreement. Yuan Tiangang said, "County Magistrate Di is absolutely right. This is the true way to govern."

"Although you are young, you have such insight, which is really rare."

Afterwards, Yuan Tiangang took out the imperial edict and read out the emperor's reward.

Di Renjie respectfully accepted the imperial edict and bowed again to express his gratitude. During this process, the stubborn little boy had been watching quietly from the side. There seemed to be some changes in his eyes, no longer simply stubborn, but with a little more intelligence.

After the awarding ceremony, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng did not leave immediately, but talked with Di Renjie.

They talked about the situation in the Tang Dynasty and the governance of the world. Di Renjie was able to speak eloquently and with unique insights, which made Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng feel that this boy was extraordinary.

(This little boy is Li Yuanfang. The historical Li Yuanfang is also fictional, and there is a big age difference between him and Di Renjie. Here I just make them the same age and let Li Yuanfang follow Di Renjie.)

"Yuan Fang, how do you see?"