northernbook Chapter 751
Chapter 751
Chapter 751
"Although the pheasant slave has eaten corn, he has never seen what it looks like in the field. How can he find corn?" Li Shimin sneered.
When Lin Xuan saw Li Shimin sneer, he panicked in his heart. Yesterday, when Li Shimin ordered him to be punished, he had this expression.
"Your Majesty, I was really wronged. I was chatting with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the pavilion, and His Royal Highness King Jin was playing elsewhere. When I got the news, I hurried to stop it." Lin Xuan felt that he could still save him.
"Really?" Li Shimin didn't believe Lin Xuan's nonsense at all.
"Really, Your Majesty, besides, the one who broke the corn was His Royal Highness King Jin, and the one who ate the corn was also His Highness King Jin. The minister didn't eat it." Lin Xuan said.
Hearing Lin Xuan's words, Li Zhi seemed to understand that he had done something wrong, blinked his eyes, and wanted to explain, but didn't know how to explain.
What Lin Xuan said was the truth, and he didn't know how to refute at all when he was young.
"You said it has nothing to do with you? I'm still waiting for the corn to be promoted throughout the Tang Dynasty. The corn was planted in your field, and you didn't protect it. It was a mistake. I just saw that the corn seemed to be roasted by you. This is two mistakes, I I didn't wrong you, did I?" Li Shimin said.
"Your Majesty, the corn is not fully mature, so even if you don't eat it, you can't make seeds. Isn't it a waste?" Lin Xuan retorted.
"Oh!" Li Shimin was very happy.
A eunuch trotted to Empress Changsun and whispered a few words. Empress Changsun listened and ordered a few words. The eunuch saluted and retreated.
"Your Majesty, Zichu is right. Since corn can no longer be used as seeds, it would be a waste not to eat it." Empress Changsun said.
For such a big event, Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing must come to visit the emperor.
Just now the little eunuch came to report this matter. Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing had already arrived, but they were blocked from the yard by the guards.
According to the folk saying, the two families are still in-laws. If Lin Xuan was really punished in front of them, Lin Dongyang and the others would definitely have resentment if they didn't say anything.
And if this matter is seriously calculated, it was Li Zhi who made it up, and Li Zhi came to visit Li Lizhi, and it will definitely affect the relationship between Li Lizhi and Lin Xuan's parents.
In addition, Empress Changsun knew that Li Shimin wanted Lin Xuan to return to the army as soon as possible. If he beat him up, it would be delayed again.
"Yes, yes, the empress is right." Lin Xuan nodded repeatedly.
At the same time, he cursed in his heart: "This corn seems to be mine, it makes me feel like a thief."
Of course, Lin Xuan didn't dare to tell Li Shimin about these things.
Just as Li Shimin was about to say something, Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing came over under the leadership of the eunuch.
"Grassmen, please refer to Your Majesty and Queen's Empress." Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing saluted nervously according to the etiquette taught by the Ministry of Rites.
Although Lin Xuan was made a marquis, Lin Dongyang has no official position or title, and Zhang Qing has no imperial order, so he can only be called a grassroots.
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Excuse me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The two thanked each other, then straightened up and didn't know what to say.
If it was an ordinary minister, he would definitely say something. If the emperor can come, he will come with a beautiful word.
Under the status of ancient merchants, if it doesn't matter, they are not qualified to see a county magistrate, let alone an emperor.
Lin Dongyang is a businessman after all, although he can usually speak well, but the difference in status makes him dare not say more, for fear of making a mistake.
Li Shimin pondered for a while, and said: "Lin Zhang is a good teacher, and he will be named the Lord of Lantian County."
In the Tang Dynasty, married women were divided into five levels, which is commonly known as imperial orders.
All civil and military ministers of the first rank, the royal family of the Duke, or his mother have the opportunity to be granted the title of "Madam of a certain country".
The family members of officials of the second and third ranks have the opportunity to be conferred the title of wife of the county, the fourth rank can only be conferred the title of county lord, and the fifth rank can only be conferred the title of county lord.
Li Shimin named Zhang Qing the Lord of Lantian County, that is, made him the wife of the fifth rank.
Madam Gaoming is not hereditary like a title, nor does she have a fief. It may not seem to be of much use, but she has many privileges.
The first privilege, all imperial wives have a "salary", the amount varies according to the grade, but they have no real power.
Second, the imperial wives in the capital, especially those of the first and second grades, have the opportunity to be invited by the queen to attend the banquet.That's definitely a status symbol.
Thirdly, Mrs. Gaoming, you don’t need to salute when you see Mrs. Gaoming or an official who is lower than yourself.
When the low-ranking wives and officials see the high-ranking wives, they must salute, even if they have no real power, they must salute. This is the rule.
Although the fifth-rank Mrs. Gaoming is the lowest among the ranks of Mrs. Gaoming, she is not low among officials.
Even the county magistrates of Wannian and Wannian counties in Chang'an are only at the fifth rank. This is because of the capital city. If they go to other places, the magistrates are only at the seventh rank.
Of course, this is in Chang'an, not to mention the fifth rank, even the second and third ranks are abundant.
Even so, many marquis mothers and wives did not receive such honors.
Zhang Qing was stunned after hearing this, and a thought kept flashing in his mind, I have been ordered, I have been ordered...
Lin Dongyang traveled all over the world and saw some things in the world. He came to his senses first, pulled Zhang Qing, and said in a low voice, "Thank you soon."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Zhang Qing said excitedly.
Empress Changsun said with a smile: "I have been granted an imperial order, and I can no longer be called a civilian woman, but a concubine."
"The concubine is rude, and I hope His Majesty will forgive me." Zhang Qing said in a panic.
Naturally, Li Shimin would not care about these things with Zhang Qing. He gave Lin Xuan a few words of relief and said, "Yesterday I told you to go to the army in three days. This is already the second day. The military situation is urgent and there is no delay. Let's go to the army."
Originally, Empress Changsun pleaded for mercy, but Li Shimin wanted to give Lin Xuan a few days, but now Li Shimin felt that there was no need to give it.
Li Lizhi wanted to intercede for Lin Xuan, but she knew that Li Shimin was angry. At this time, he could only listen to the words of Empress Changsun, and looked at Empress Changsun for help.
Empress Changsun saw Li Lizhi's eyes, but acted as if she hadn't seen them, and said nothing.
She also felt that Lin Xuan had a lot to do with Li Zhi breaking the corn, so if Lin Xuan went to the army, no one would harm the corn.
Seeing that Empress Changsun didn't help, Li Li had to turn to Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian was afraid of Li Shimin, so he didn't dare to intercede, and because Lin Xuan made him unhappy before, he would not help.
"I obey the order." Lin Xuan knew that there was no possibility of delay, so he saluted very bachelorly and agreed.
"Your Majesty, you see, the minister's mother has an order, and the minister's father is still white. The minister wants to ask for a baron for his father, and please allow your majesty." Lin Xuan said.
"Heh, whether your father can be knighted or not depends on your performance this time. If you can make meritorious service, it's all right. Let alone a baron, a viscount is fine."
Li Shimin was amused by Lin Xuan.
There are quite a few officials who want him to ask for orders, but this is the first time someone asks him for a title.
(End of this chapter)