Chapter 656: The sword is about to be unsheathed

The Ministry of Labor's waiter is happy, today is really a coincidence, usually the Ministry of Labor is always late, and I don't know whether to sleep lazy or what, anyway, it's always late, sometimes there are important things, I can't find his person, so I have to go to his house to ask for instructions, often delaying the court's business, but the subordinates can't complain to the emperor or the prime minister, suing the boss is a taboo in officialdom, as long as you sue once, no one will want to be the boss of the complainant, then isn't the future ruined!

Today he asked the officials if they had seen anything, and these guys even said that they didn't see it, how could they not see it? It's inevitable that he doesn't know how to behave in the world, let alone know how to be an official!

Isn't it obvious, as long as you offer the waterwheel yourself, the emperor and the prime ministers will inevitably ask, why did you offer it, Shangshu? He can swallow and vomit, ostensibly to cover for Lord Shangshu, but when the emperor was angry and asked, he pretended not to dare to bully the king, and said that Shangshu would not come to the yamen...... Hehe, I might be able to become a Shangshu adult!

The waiter of the Ministry of Works came to the palace in a hurry, asking to meet the emperor and say that he had something important. When the guards saw the waiter of the Ministry of Works carrying a large box, they asked the reason, and then went into the palace to report it, and came back after a short time to let the waiter of the Ministry of Works in. Someone was asked to carry the box, and the waiter of the Ministry of Works came to the Manna Temple.

Today is not a big court meeting, but a day for the prime ministers to meet the emperor in the Ganlu Hall and start the matter.

Li Shimin's health has shown signs of improvement during this time, he pays more and more attention to maintenance, the older people are, the more afraid of death, in this regard, being an emperor and being a small citizen are actually the same, there is no difference, they both want to live a long life!

When the squire of the Ministry of Works arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw a group of important ministers rushing out, it seemed that he had just dispersed the early dynasty, don't look at his position as an official residence, but in the face of a group of ministers, he only had to salute on the side.

The eldest grandson Wuji came out first, saw the squire of the Ministry of Works, and asked: "You are not working in the official office, what are you doing here, do you have something important to do with the emperor?" ”

All the ministers also looked at the Ministry of Works, and then at the large box beside him. The waiter of the Ministry of Works hurriedly said: "Back to the words of Lord Changsun, the lower official really has something to face the emperor, but because Lord Shangshu is not in the ya, he has to come from the lower official." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji blinked and said, "Your family Shangshu didn't ask the old man for leave, let alone go on a business trip, why isn't he in the ya, but he's sick?" ”

The waiter of the Ministry of Works pretended to be embarrassed and said, "This, this subordinate doesn't know, it may be that summer is coming, and the weather is getting hotter, so Lord Shangshu is unwell......

Eldest Sun Wuji's eyes stood up, raised his voice, and asked, "What's the matter, is it possible that he can't always be in the yamen?" "All the books are under his control, they are all his direct subordinates, and the subordinates don't go to work, and he, the boss, doesn't know it, of course he is angry.

The waiter of the Ministry of Works hurriedly said: "It's not every day, and it doesn't delay the office, sometimes if there is urgent official business, the lower official will personally go to the mansion of Lord Shangshu and ask him to deal with it, and the ordinary small things can be handled by the lower official, and it has never been delayed!" ”

When the other important ministers heard this, they all frowned, so to speak, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu is tired of official duties, and this Ministry of Industry squire is quite diligent.

The eldest grandson Wuji's face was ugly, and he said: "Don't talk about him, the old man has his own opinions." What is this box you are carrying for? ”

Seeing that the eldest grandson Wuji expressed dissatisfaction with his immediate boss, the waiter of the Ministry of Works was happy in his heart, and he achieved his goal, so don't say more at this time, so as not to be self-defeating and be seen to be suing the Ministry of Works.

He hurriedly said: "This box contains a model of a waterwheel, which is very novel, it is wheel-shaped, and it is different from all the current waterwheels. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji's face softened, looked at the other important ministers, and said with a smile: "It seems that Wang Ping'an's waterwheel is built well, even the model has been sent, those officials sent to the Ministry of Industry in Gyeongju sent back the chapter a few days ago, mentioned the new waterwheel, and said that the model was made, this is a new thing, why don't we go back to the palace and accompany the emperor to take a look!" ”

Of course, the ministers are willing, there is no saying that science and technology are the primary productive forces in these years, but the ministers all know that the emergence of a new type of waterwheel will have a huge impact on the country's financial revenue, and now that the model has been sent, of course they want to have a sneak peek.

The waiter of the Ministry of Works said: "Lord Changsun, this model was not sent by Lord King Gyeongju, but by His Royal Highness King Wu, saying that he invented it!" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was stunned for a moment, and the important ministers also frowned together, what did they mean, they didn't understand. This waterwheel was obviously invented by Wang Ping'an, and it was reported a long time ago, why did it suddenly become Li Ke sent to the Ministry of Industry, could it be that Li Ke and Wang Ping'an wore pants with one leg?

The important ministers of the court were most afraid of this kind of thing, and the disaster caused Xiao Wall, which was not conducive to the stability of the country, and they looked at the eldest grandson Wuji together. The eldest grandson Wuji was stunned, his face turned iron-blue, and he said, "Why didn't Wang Ping'an send it?" Didn't he send a piece of music some time ago, saying that this waterwheel was built with the support of the assassins of the surrounding four states? Even if you want to send it, it won't be Li Ke's turn! ”

Ma Zhou nodded and said, "Yes, the old man also received it, and that's true." However, why did you suddenly get involved with King Wu? He was unhappy in his heart, and he had already guessed some clues, could it be that Wang Ping'an switched to Li Ke? really has no vision, Li Ke has no future, follow Li Ke, there is no good fruit to eat!

The waiter of the Ministry of Works hurriedly fell into the well again, he said: "About this, the lower official also doesn't know, I wanted to discuss it with Lord Shangshu, but he just didn't come today, so I had to come to the lower official, in fact, this matter has nothing to do with the lower official." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji snorted and said, "Could it be that he got the news in advance, so he hid?" With a flick of his sleeves, he returned to the main hall first, followed by the important ministers.

The waiter of the Ministry of Works was so happy that he almost grinned, his own trick of worshipping the Buddha across the mountain really had an effect, it seems that the mountain of Lord Shangshu will soon go aside. He had the boxes carried and followed the nobles into the hall of manna.

Li Shimin was a little tired, after the dispersal of the dynasty, he did not immediately go back to the apse, but sat behind the bookcase and closed his eyes to recuperate, suddenly heard the sound of footsteps, he opened his eyes, saw that the ministers were back again, and said strangely: "Ladies and gentlemen, how to go and return, but is there anything else?" He sat up straight, looked at the waiter at the back, and then at the large box.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Majesty, the waiter of the Ministry of Industry brought a box, saying that it was a model of a waterwheel, and the ministers wanted to accompany the emperor to see it, so they came back." ”

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Is it the kind of waterwheel mentioned in the last recital?" I heard that this kind of waterwheel is very effective, and even the states and counties around Gyeongju are red-eyed, and they want to learn from Wang Ping'an! ”

Even the emperor thought so, they all thought that it was sent by Wang Ping'an, and no one thought about Li Ke's body, this matter had nothing to do with him!

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "This matter is a little strange, it was not sent by Wang Ping'an from Gyeongju, but by King Wu sent to the Ministry of Industry, I don't know why, the ministers have not had time to ask." ”

Li Shimin sighed and said, "What does this have to do with Ke'er?" I instantly understood in my heart, it seems that my sons have begun to intrigue again, just like I did back then, which really makes the father heartache and anger!

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "The old minister is not clear, and the waiter of the Ministry of Ministry is not clear, and the secretary of the Ministry of Industry is on leave at this time...... No, he didn't take leave, but deliberately avoided it, presumably he knew what was going on. ”

Turning around, he said to the little eunuch standing in the palace: "Why don't you go to the Ministry of Propaganda and Labor quickly, and ask him if he is sick, if he is seriously ill, he will be raised at home, and he will no longer have to be an errand!" ”

For this kind of "wise self-protection" of his subordinates, the eldest grandson Wuji hates it deeply, and the subordinates who dare not take care of it, what use do they want, just send them home for the elderly.

Li Shimin was noncommittal, compared to the secret fight of his sons, a Ministry of Industry Shangshu really couldn't attract his attention, he beckoned: "Explain things clearly." ”

The waiter of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly stepped forward and said: "This morning, King Wu went to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, brought the model of this waterwheel to the hall, and said that the ministers and others would study it to see if there were any loopholes, and if not, they would be manufactured and promoted according to the model." After the ministers looked at it, they found that this kind of waterwheel was cleverly conceived, and if it was used in farmland water conservancy methods, it would have a great achievement, so the ministers immediately entered the palace and reported to the emperor and everyone to supplement each other. ”

After retiring from the class, his real purpose is not to ask for credit, but to block the boss, and to achieve the goal, so he doesn't care about anything else!

The eldest grandson Wuji waved his hand at the little eunuchs and said, "Open it." ”

The little eunuchs hurriedly stepped forward, opened the box, and moved the model of the waterwheel out. As soon as the model was placed on the ground, the ministers suddenly forgot about the unpleasantness for a moment, and they all let out a soft sound of admiration, the appearance of this waterwheel was really surprising, and it was made to resemble a wheel.

Li Shimin was also very interested, he stood up from behind the bookcase, went down the steps, stood in front of the waterwheel model, and was amazed, and said: "Yes, this waterwheel looks like it, and you know that the effect is huge, Wang Ping'an is very capable!" ”

The ministers naturally praised it, but the eldest grandson Wuji had something in his heart, others "forgot" about Li Ke, but he couldn't relax for a moment.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Majesty, can you announce the crown prince and let him see this waterwheel too?" Also, the old minister thought that he should immediately let King Wu enter the palace and explain this matter clearly. How could this waterwheel model, such an important thing, fall into his hands and be sent to the Ministry of Industry? You have to figure it out, otherwise I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the stability of the DPRK. ”

Of course, the ministers all understand the key to this matter, everyone understands people, and there is no need to taboo anything, and they all said: "The beauty of this waterwheel, let King Wu talk about it!" ”

Li Shimin's face was gloomy again, happy events and sorrows came together, but the worries were even greater, could he not get angry. He nodded and said, "Let's announce them together, it's better to explain some things clearly!" ”

The ministers lowered their heads together, sighing in their hearts, only the eldest grandson Wuji, raised his head high, his face was cloudy, and he didn't know what he was thinking.