Regarding these younger generations in Chang'an City, Li Shimin once told Li Xiang that they must be given a future. Their fathers have been in the government for their entire lives and have already reached the highest positions in the country. If they continue to be given more titles, it will probably be of no use. Therefore, capable people must be selected from these younger generations.
Li Xiang also understood this principle, but the problem was that so many people came at once, which was not a good thing for Li Xiang. He had originally wanted to sort them out, but now there were hundreds of people. How could he sort them out? He couldn't let them all take the exam!
Originally, according to Li Xiang's idea, he really wanted to hold an examination, where those with virtue would be given the position. If you have the ability, then any position is acceptable to you, but if you don't have the ability, then some things would just require you to get out.
But when he had this idea, Li Chengqian immediately changed his mind. When facing the nobles of Chang'an City, it is not the right time for you to use your methods. If it is five or ten years later, then fairness may appear. But at this time, you still need their father, so you can't use your methods. If you want to implement your methods forcefully, the whole Chang'an City will probably be in chaos.
Chang'an City is the core of the entire Tang Empire. No matter whether it is one war or two wars, the people and manpower here are the most important, and all kinds of things are ranked first. If you cannot stabilize this place, then the victory in the foreign war will be meaningless.
Qinzheng Hall
There were so many people at Li Xiang's place that he couldn't work at all. Although Li Xiang also wanted to avoid seeing those people, many people were too embarrassed, so Li Xiang could only come to Li Shimin.
At the beginning, Li Shimin was also puzzled. Li Xiang had someone carry a cart full of memorials to him, but after he arrived, he had nothing to say to him. He just occupied a place in a corner of the Tang Dynasty and slowly reviewed these memorials.
Li Shimin asked the men in black around him, and then he understood what was going on. It turned out that they came here to seek quiet time. Those people were really too much, but it was understandable, as they were all for the future of their descendants.
At their level, their own advancement or retreat is no longer so important. After all, they are already old, and who knows how long they can hold on in the future? At this time, they should focus their energy on their descendants.
They have been watching from the sidelines over the years, and following Li Xiang to the war may be the best option. Anyone who has followed Li Xiang to the war in these years can now stand on their own in the court. Coupled with the planning of the family elders, they will definitely be able to have their own future. So when these people heard the news that Li Xiang was going to the war, they immediately took action.
Some people also said that now that the Tang Dynasty has been conquered, if we don't seize this opportunity, we may have to go on an expedition to the Arab Empire. Where is that place? It is said that it is thousands of miles away from us. Let's not talk about the victory or defeat of the war. If we can't adapt to the climate and environment, wouldn't our lives be lost there?
Therefore, this southern war is very likely the safest opportunity. These people no longer care about their old faces. Even those who usually pretend to be noble have lowered their faces now, hoping that Li Xiang can help his younger generations.
It is precisely for this reason that Li Xiang and Li Shimin both work here, and their efficiency has improved a lot. In the past, when Li Xiang could not make a decision, he would send the memorial to the palace. Now he only needs to let the eunuch jog over, and Li Shimin can make a judgment in no more than a breath of time.
The most important thing is that if the two have any questions, they can discuss with each other in the hall, which actually improves efficiency a lot. This is something that was not thought of before. No wonder many people in later generations are promoting the big office plan. If there is anything, just shout it out, which is much faster than making a phone call or other methods, and you can also communicate on the spot.
"How long are you going to hide here? You'll need help when you go south anyway, so there's no need to hide from them all the time. How about I recommend a few to you?"
After a busy day, the father and son began to eat in the hall. Usually, Li Shimin could not finish his meal, and Li Xiang was there to accompany him for dinner, which made Li Shimin very pleased. The harem was really a mess, and Li Shimin's three thousand beauties were also trying to figure out where he would eat. Now Li Xiang came to the palace to work, and the two most important men in the empire were eating together. The beauties in the harem could not say anything.
Those women also knew very well that you can compete for favor in front of Li Shimin, or even do some excessive things, and Li Shimin will not care about you, but if you interfere with state affairs, then except for Empress Changsun and Concubine Yang, the heads of other people may not be so valuable. So when Li Xiang and Li Shimin were together, the people in the harem understood very well that they had to deal with big things by themselves and could not disturb the emperor.
"If Grandfather has someone suitable, wouldn't that be perfect? I'm worried right now. I don't need to bring too many people with me when I go south this time. One civil servant and one military officer are enough. I wonder who Grandfather would recommend?"
Li Xiang was already in a dilemma. Accepting this one might offend that one, but if Li Shimin proposed it, the matter would be resolved. "Do you dare oppose the emperor's proposal? Do you dare oppose the person the emperor wants to promote? If you don't dare, then don't come to my house every day. You're blocking the main door, making it difficult to enter or exit."
"Du Aitong, son of Prime Minister Du Ruhui."
When Li Shimin mentioned this name, Li Xiang didn't even know who this person was. You know, Li Xiang also worked hard to get to know the dignitaries in Chang'an City, but this person really did not appear in Li Xiang's impression.
When Li Xiang traveled through time, the Tang Dynasty Prime Minister Du Ruhui had already passed away, leaving Fang Xuanling alone in charge of the overall situation.
Originally, Du Ruhui's three sons were considered decent, but because one of them got involved with Li Chengqian, the eldest and second sons ran into problems, and now they are just wealthy men. The third son is the prime minister's illegitimate son...
