Li Chengqian sat in the car with a serious expression. Although he looked tired, he could not hide the determination in his eyes.

He turned slightly and his eyes fell on Zhang San beside him.

"You should be aware of the laws I asked you to draft, right? Especially the laws regarding violence in the academy. This is of paramount importance and not a single detail can be ignored."

He paused slightly, looked out the window, his eyes filled with hope for the future of Datang, and said slowly, "Children are the hope of Datang and the foundation of our country."

"Therefore, this matter is of paramount importance. We must not allow children, who should have a carefree and innocent childhood, to be harmed by the shadow of violence. This will not only ruin their lives, but will also affect the future prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian's voice became more firm and powerful.

"All sentences imposed on perpetrators must be strict and severe, and sentencing standards must reach the highest possible standards."

"Also, you don't need to come to the court meeting later. Go back immediately and revise the laws. I will give you time, and I believe you will live up to my expectations."

After saying this, Li Chengqian turned to look at Zhang Xianhuai and made arrangements in an orderly manner: "Xianhuai, go to Ganlu Palace for me later and quickly bring the court robes in front of the bed."

"I will change my clothes in Liangyi Palace and go to the court immediately. I cannot delay for a moment."

Li Chengqian continued to arrange matters for the two of them.

Zhang Xianhuai and Zhang San looked at His Majesty's slightly haggard but still resolute appearance, and their hearts were filled with worry.

Zhang San couldn't help but bow and said, "Your Majesty! You were busy all night yesterday. Why don't you take a rest first? It won't be too late to go to court later."

Only Zhang Xianhuai and Zhang San, who have been following Li Chengqian closely in the past few days, know how intense the work intensity of His Majesty has been during this period.

These days, Li Chengqian almost turned Xianyang City upside down in order to thoroughly investigate the corruption and chaos in Xianyang City.

He rushed around the streets and alleys every day, checking piles of files, patiently questioning every citizen, and severely interrogating officials involved in the case. He got very little sleep.

Zhang Xianhuai had witnessed His Majesty's hard work many times, but it was the first time that Zhang San saw the emperor working so hard for his country.

A person who has slept for only a few hours for so many days, even a strong body cannot withstand it!

Hearing Zhang San's persuasion, Li Chengqian shook his head gently, his tone was somewhat unquestionable, yet gentle: "There is no time. Don't worry, I am in good health. After the court session is over, I will go to rest well."

After saying this, he looked at Zhang San again and said earnestly, "My dear Zhang Aiqing, the matter I have entrusted to you concerns the future of the Tang Dynasty. You must do it with all your heart and soul!"

Zhang San listened to Li Chengqian's words, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart. He nodded seriously and said loudly, "Your Majesty! Zhang San is willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty, even if it means death!"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, glanced at Zhang San, and then turned his gaze to Zhang Xianhuai.

Zhang Xianhuai understood what he meant and immediately took out a silver note of five hundred taels from his pocket and handed it to Zhang San.

Zhang San looked at the banknote and was stunned for a moment.

He widened his eyes, with some disbelief in them.

This is five hundred taels, equivalent to nearly two years of his salary. For an official like him, this amount of money is undoubtedly a huge sum.

For a moment, Zhang San's hand hung in the air, not knowing whether to take it or not.

Li Chengqian looked at Zhang San and said in a gentle voice, "Take it, this is what you deserve.

"I am not well off right now, this is all I can give you."

"I just hope you can do a good job. As long as you get things done well, I will be satisfied."

Looking at the banknotes in Zhang Xianhuai's hand and then at His Majesty's eyes full of trust, Zhang San felt full of energy, as if he had endless strength.

He took the banknote excitedly, his voice trembling slightly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will write this law as soon as possible and will never let your Majesty down!"

Li Chengqian nodded with satisfaction.

Soon, the carriage slowly stopped at the gate of Zhang San's house. Zhang San got off the carriage and looked at his familiar house, his heart filled with relaxation after exhaustion.

After he got home, he immediately asked someone to prepare hot water, took a nice bath, and changed into clean and fresh clothes.

After these days of running around in Xianyang, he was finally able to return to his warm home, lie down on his familiar bed, and have a good rest. He had always been very particular about his bed, and during those days in Xianyang, he always had trouble sleeping well. Now he could finally have a good night's sleep.

But unexpectedly, as soon as he lay down on the bed, he felt a sharp pain under his pillow, as if it were a pile of gravel. Full of doubts, he reached out and took the pillow apart.

As the pillow was opened, what was revealed inside was not soft cotton wool, but white silver.

The silver gleamed with an alluring light. Zhang San made a rough estimate and found that there were at least five hundred taels of silver in it.

Looking at so much money, Zhang San couldn't help swallowing, feeling surprised and happy.

He quickly shouted, "Madam, Madam! Come here quickly! What's going on with the silver in the pillow? How did we suddenly have so much money in the house?"

Zhang San's wife heard the noise and rushed in. Seeing the pile of silver on the pillow, she was stunned and looked confused.

She frowned and thought carefully, how could there suddenly be so much more money?

As she thought about it, she kept shaking her head.

Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she slapped her head and said loudly, "Oh, my husband, the Jinyiwei came to our house a few days ago! They said they wanted to get something!"

After hearing what his wife said, Zhang San understood everything instantly.

He knew that this must be a reward from His Majesty, a reward from His Majesty to him.

In an instant, all his sleepiness disappeared without a trace, and only gratitude remained in his heart.

He turned to look at his wife and said loudly, "Madam, grind the ink for me quickly. I need to work!"

When his wife heard that Zhang San was going to work right after returning, she couldn't help but feel a little worried. She quickly advised, "Husband, you just got back and you must be tired from the journey. Don't you want to rest for a while?"

Zhang San looked at his wife and shook his head firmly.

"Rest? If I, Zhang San, still have the nerve to rest, how can I repay His Majesty's great kindness?"

"Your Majesty has shown such kindness to me. I will definitely do my best to complete the task assigned by Your Majesty as soon as possible!"

In the carriage, Zhang Xianhuai said to Li Chengqian somewhat helplessly.

"Your Majesty, isn't that too much? You yourself are reluctant to spend so much money!"

"Just give it to him."

Zhang Xianhuai felt a little distressed.

Li Chengqian smiled and shook his head.

"You want the horse to run without eating grass. There is no such thing in the world. I can't do such a thing. Don't worry, this money is worth spending."

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