The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 384

Cheng Yaojin spoke up, "Nonsense, when did I ever like Xu Tian? He's just a greenhorn."

When I, Old Cheng, was building my empire, she was still nursing somewhere. But then again, flies don't land on eggs without cracks. I think this kid surnamed Xu is in trouble this time.

Qin Shubao smiled faintly, then whispered a few words to Cheng Yaojin, who was immediately startled. What?

"You mean the princess...?"

He had only said half of what he was saying when he saw Li Shimin's eyes sweep over him.

Cheng Yaojin immediately covered his mouth. "The Emperor and Empress really are willing to risk their lives to catch a wolf. For the sake of Xu Tian, ​​a mere subject, they've even sacrificed a princess. I, Cheng Yaojin, have to admire them."

Upon seeing the Minister of Works propose going to the border, Li Shimin turned his head away.

Wei Zhengzhen said from the side, "Your Majesty, since the Minister of Works has this intention, why not let him go?"

Li Shimin nodded, then looked at Changsun Wuji, the Minister of Personnel, who was standing next to him.

Changsun Wuji simply stated that Xu Tian himself was indeed working too hard at the border, and that sending the Minister of Works would lighten his burden, which would be a good thing.

Hou Junji and Chen Shuda also agreed.

Li Er immediately nodded and said, "In that case, you may go if you wish, but you cannot stay for too long, as the Ministry of Works still needs you to take charge."

Duan Lun, looking moved, said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I am going there to offer my full assistance to Prince Rui in handling several thorny matters. I will return quickly once they are resolved and will not cause any trouble for Prince Rui."

"The Ministry of Works won't be in chaos." Saying this, he stood up. At this moment, Eunuch Kou glanced at Li Shimin and, noticing that Li Shimin seemed somewhat listless, shouted, "Dismiss the court."

When Li Shimin returned to Changle Palace, he saw that Empress Zhangsun was somewhat unhappy and was making tea. He walked over to her.

The Empress immediately rose, bowed, and said, "Has His Majesty finished court?"

Li Shimin nodded and lay down on the bench nearby.

Just to clarify, this bamboo chair was sent to him by Xu Tian from the border. Li Shimin spends long hours reviewing memorials at his desk, so he would come back and lie down on this bamboo chair that Xu Tian gave him as soon as court was over.

Empress Zhangsun frowned and rubbed Li Shimin's forehead, saying, "Your Majesty, I think Minister of Works Duan Lun should not go to the frontier. You and I both know Xu Tian's character."

If we send Duan Lun, it might cause some unnecessary trouble.

Li Shimin only felt relief in his head.

He sighed comfortably and said, "How could I not know that this old scoundrel is always thinking about this chain academy as a lucrative position if he doesn't go to the border. He always wants to get involved."

Dealing with these government affairs every day is tiring enough, and besides, I know Prince Rui's character.

Let him go to the frontier and give up, so he can come back and help me share the burden.”

Empress Zhangsun immediately understood that Li Er had agreed to the matter in order to make the Minister of Works give up, and she thought that even if Jinyang knew, she would not blame her mother.

This Minister of Works, being one of the Six Ministries, simply wore a coarse cloth robe, casually hired a carriage, and went directly beyond the pass.

After a whole day's journey, the two maids who accompanied the master were practically exhausted.