Xia Hongsheng's idea was endorsed by many people, but also opposed by Kong Yingda and others. I think this is not in accordance with righteousness and righteousness, and it is not the way of a saint.

Xia Hongsheng's answer was that the way of the sage had been used for hundreds of years, but he had not seen those nomads really thank Dade and stop invading the Central Plains. And when the Turks were raging in the south, it was not the words of the saints who expelled them, but the iron-blooded soldiers who protected the people. It can be seen that for the Tang Dynasty's own people, the words of the sage count, and for those foreigners who do not know what to do and are ungrateful, we must seize every opportunity to weaken or even annex them and assimilate them.

"Everyone, love Qing, don't fight anymore. What you said is reasonable, and how to deal with it still needs to be thought about before making a final conclusion. Li Shimin raised his hand and pressed down, and the people who supported Xia Hongsheng and those who opposed Xia Hongsheng in the court stopped their mouths and returned to the sides to stand.

But I heard Li Shimin continue: "Listening to what you Aiqing said today, I have gained a lot. Not to mention how to deal with those Turkic prisoners in the camp at the moment, Xia Qing has been thinking deeply about the cultural assimilation of the ethnic groups around my Tang Dynasty. This policy can be described as ingenious, if it is successful, it is my Tang Dynasty's hundred-year plan, and the national policy of foreign races. Hehe, I was surprised and surprised to come up with this strategy. Xia Qing is worthy of the title of 'Immortal' in the market. ”

"How dare Wechen! That's just a friend messing around when he's drunk, and His Majesty praised it falsely! Xia Hongsheng bowed and said very modestly.

"Xia Qing performed the crown ceremony a few days ago, and when he becomes an adult in the future, he should take the people as his own responsibility, Kuang Jun will help the country, and reimburse the court." Li Shimin said to Xia Hongsheng with a smile.

Xia Hongsheng saluted again and replied: "Your Majesty does not think that Weichen is young and ignorant, and he has a long mouth of wild nonsense, but has a lot of faith in Weichen, and the emperor's favor is profound. The ministers will do their best and do their best to repay Your Majesty! ”

Li Shimin nodded, and said: "Xia Qing has made many miraculous achievements since he entered the court. It is not only for the people's livelihood, but also for the country. I have come to think about it, from the people's food and clothing to the invincibility of the Tang Dynasty, all of them have been promoted by Xia Qing, but I have rarely rewarded them. Xia Qing knows why? ”

"Weichen is young, if His Majesty gives too many foreign things, and the official is added, it is easy to be arrogant and arrogant, no one in his eyes, conceited and arrogant, but it is not conducive to Weichen. Your Majesty has worked hard to cultivate, can Wei Chenyan understand it? Xia Hongsheng replied. Slap each other's ass, who wouldn't.

Li Shimin was really happy when he heard this, nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, Xia Qing can understand my hard work, and it is not in vain that I have worked hard." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xia Hongsheng bowed and saluted.

Li Shimin smiled again: "However, now that Xia Qing has been crowned and is an adult, I should show Xia Qing's long-term achievements." Wang De, proclaim. ”

"The edict of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty said: Xia Hongsheng is young and promising, he has repeatedly made miraculous achievements for the Tang Dynasty, and he is the pillar of the country......" Wang De's rich and high-pitched voice echoed in the Taiji Palace, and all the civil and military officials listened carefully to the emperor's edict to Xia Hongsheng: "He is the young master of the prince and the professor......"

As soon as these words came out, the whole court was shocked, and the edict in Wang De's hand had not yet been read, and there was already a voice of shock in the court.

Without him, this edict is too non-compliant!

The young master of the crown prince, together with the prince and the young master, is collectively known as the three young masters of the East Palace, and is the closest official position around the prince. The responsibility of the young master is to impart the knowledge of the prince, and the current young master of the prince is Xiao Yu, which means that after this edict, Xia Hongsheng actually has the same status as Xiao Yu!

Xia Hongsheng himself was also stunned, looked up at Li Shimin on the throne in surprise, but saw Li Shimin's face was light, and he just smiled slightly, as if he didn't see the reaction of the ministers below.

"Your Majesty! The young master of the crown prince has a heavy responsibility, which is extraordinary, although Xiahou has repeatedly performed miraculous achievements, but after all, he is young and lacks experience. Please ask Your Majesty to take back your order and choose another reward! As soon as Wang Degang finished reading the edict, Fang Xuanling immediately dealt with it and said to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty! The minister also thought it was inappropriate, and asked His Majesty to think twice, take back his fate, and reward Xiahou separately! Li Jing also hurriedly stood up and said to Li Shimin. Your Majesty may not! Yan Shigu and Li Gang also hurried out immediately and said.

The Chinese martial arts of the dynasty were all opposed, but Li Shimin still looked calm, and after the hundred officials persuaded for a while, he raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet.

The court became audible in an instant, and Li Shimin looked at Xia Hongsheng, and asked with a light smile, "What should Xia Qing do?" ”

In an instant, Xia Hongsheng's brain was spinning fast. Young Master of the Crown Prince, this is definitely not something that he can hold with his current status and rank. Li Shimin will not fail to see this. Judging from his reaction, it seems that the complete opposition of the courtiers has been expected for a long time. But what is his purpose in doing this? If he disregarded the dissuasion of hundreds of civil and military officials, it would not only make an enemy for Xia Hongsheng, but also make Li Shimin himself honest. Why did he do that? Between the lightning and flint, Xia Hongsheng made a decision in his mind.

When he moved his eyes, he first saw Xu Xiaode with a panicked face, and frequently looked at himself and shook his head. Although Li Jing did not look flustered, he also frowned, and when he saw that he looked over, he also shook his head slightly. Looking at the elders who have a good relationship, they are all opposing this edict. For Li Jing and the others, Xia Hongsheng can be trusted, could it be that they will harm themselves?

So at that moment, Xia Hongsheng immediately bowed and saluted, and said, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty's kindness to Weichen is rare in ancient times! Wechen is grateful! However, Weichen is less and more troublesome, and he is lazy. is not afraid of His Majesty's blame, even if he reads with the prince, he often uses excuses to run away. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was generous, so he never blamed Weichen. Weichen is really not up to this position, and I ask Your Majesty to take back his life! ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately objected again in unison.

Li Shimin let the hundred officials oppose it for a while, then he shook his head, raised his hand and sighed, and said: "Xia Qing's erudition is well known to the world, and the ministers also see it in their eyes. I named Xia Qing as the young master of the crown prince, hoping that the prince can follow the practice, what is wrong? …… That's it! Since you all disagreed, and Xia Qing himself refused, then I will no longer force it. It's just Xia Qing, you have resigned from my edict, and I am rewarded, so don't refrain from resigning! ”

Seeing Li Shimin's relent, the hundred officials immediately shouted wisely, and Xia Hongsheng also bowed and saluted: "The minister's liver and brain are smeared, and he will repay His Majesty without giving up his death!" Your Majesty appreciated, dare not resign! ”

Li Shimin nodded and glanced at Wang De again.

But he saw Wang De take out a touch of Huang Juan from his sleeve again, and read aloud: "The edict of the Tang Emperor said: Xia Hongsheng is unparalleled in literary talent, erudite and knowledgeable, and has repeatedly made meritorious deeds, and is the hero of the country...... Today, there is the emperor's daughter Changle, Zi Shuling is in Chenji, and Yu Ming is trained in Xuanyao...... Married to Hou Xia Hongsheng of Jingyang County, Xia Hongsheng was promoted to the captain of the horse, Qin this! ”

Xia Hongsheng's intuition boomed in his mind, and it was blank. (To be continued.) )