The banquet hall was a hundred meters away from the mansion gates, yet the sound of announcers could still be heard from outside.
After all, Su Feng's loudspeaker wasn't just for show.
Li Shimin laughed, "Hahahaha, these two esteemed officials of mine are truly incorruptible!"
He remembered vividly the last time he had the Hundred Riders Division investigate Liu Dacheng's finances.
The results were surprising. The esteemed governor was so poor that he lived on the verge of selling his pants.
Fang Er smiled without speaking beside him, while Chai Shao chimed in after hearing this.
"Your Majesty, Liu Dacheng is indeed a good man. I have been here for two years, and I haven't heard any gossip about him. He has served his term and benefited the people, so he truly lives up to those words."
Li Shimin stroked his beard and nodded slightly. "Then let's transfer Liu Dacheng to the Ministry of Personnel!"
"Kè Ming's health is deteriorating day by day. Let Liu Dacheng fill in for a while and be evaluated. If he is suitable, it will also allow Kè Ming to rest and recuperate properly!"
As for Du Ruhui, according to the history of the main world, he would have died long ago.
Perhaps it was because Fang Er had sold cephalosporins externally, but although this old man was frail, he could still act as artillery every ten days to half a month. He just didn't know how long this situation could last.
Liu Dacheng, following behind Wu Shiyue, happened to walk in from outside the banquet hall at that moment. Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, he initially thought Zhang Bo was deliberately making fun of him, but now he wished he could hug and kiss Zhang Bo.
He quickly walked to Li Shimin's side and bowed.
"This subject, Liu Dacheng, thanks Your Majesty for the promotion!"
Li Shimin said with a smile.
"Liu Aiqing, you've arrived at the perfect time. You don't need to eat this meal. Go back and pack your belongings, and return to Chang'an with me tomorrow!"
Liu Dacheng nodded repeatedly. "Yes, this subject will go back and prepare immediately."
After speaking, he left the banquet hall and walked outside.
He had served in Shen four years, and finally, his time had come. He just wanted to laugh to the heavens, but he was afraid Li Shimin would hear him.
When he returned home, he could no longer suppress the joy in his heart.
"You dog, didn't you say you were going to congratulate the Duke? You ran back without even eating. Did you spend money on a little fox?"
Before he could share the good news with his wife, he was berated with his nose pointed at him.
If it were any other day, Liu Dacheng would have only offered a fawning smile. But now, he swept his wife up by the waist.
"Do you want to die? It's broad daylight, what are you doing?"
His fiery wife was a bit stunned by him.
"Hahahaha~~~ Your master has succeeded, we're returning to Chang'an tomorrow!"
After saying that, Liu Dacheng kicked open the bedroom door and tossed his old wife onto the bed.
"Clothes are not soulless things; they become carpets to save from the cold!"
Happy National Day!
In the Duke of Anguo's mansion, Fang Er was also happy for Liu Dacheng. After all, this fellow had never caused him any trouble during his years in Shenyang.
The promotion of an old friend was also a joyous occasion.
He beckoned Su Mu, who was at the door, and instructed, "Go withdraw two hundred strings of cash and send it to the governor's mansion. Say it's to congratulate Liu Dacheng."
He did not deliberately lower his voice, and Li Shimin heard it and teased.
"Liu Dacheng brought a string of cash to congratulate him. Not only did he not get a promotion, but he also got two hundred strings. Is that considered making a profit?"
"Hahahaha, this business is definitely profitable, a huge profit!"
Cheng Yaojin chimed in with a laugh.
Everyone was also amused by Li Shimin's words.
The banquet was as lavish as usual. The dukes had also not gathered together for a long time. After several rounds of wine and food, the usual program was performed again.
Fang Er sat beside Li Shimin, watching with a smile.
Suddenly, Li Shimin turned his head and asked him.
"Kid, do you know about Qing Que going to Australia?"
Fang Er nodded subconsciously and replied, "I know. Prince Wei mentioned this to this subject before the New Year when we were in Australia."
"If your son grows up in the future, would you be reluctant to send him so far away?" Li Shimin's expression was somewhat melancholic.
Fang Er knew what he was thinking. Currently, although Li Tai was not as favored as Li Chengqian, it was only because Li Chengqian was the Crown Prince!
In the history of the main world, Li Tai stayed in Chang'an after he came of age and was exempted from official duties, precisely because of this favor.
Li Shimin was reluctant to part with this fellow, and it was also because of this favor that Li Tai developed some improper thoughts.
Fang Er smiled and poured wine for Li Shimin, then said, "Father, isn't it natural for princes to be enfeoffed?"
"Furthermore, with the ever-expanding territories in the future, who else can you trust more than them?"
As the saying goes, "Even if the meat spoils, it's still in the pot!"
After saying that, Fang Er continued to watch the show, no longer discussing the matter of enfeoffment.
Li Shimin sat there absentmindedly, constantly replaying the last sentence.
"Even if the meat spoils, it's still in the pot!"
This was a very simple truth. By enfeoffing the princes to different regions, even if they had some ambitions and established themselves independently, they would still be descendants of the Li family!
This empire still belonged to the Li family!
After a long while, he picked up his cup, touched Fang Er's cup, and said with deep feeling.
"What about you? What are your plans for the future?"
If he said he had no reservations about Fang Er, it would be impossible, otherwise, he wouldn't have shamelessly married Changle to him as his primary wife.
This was a matter of imperial dignity!
But he was truly helpless against Fang Er. After the incident of destroying Confucianism and the battle in the Western Regions, he clearly understood that his trusted old comrades would have little power to resist in front of the Heavenly Fire Army.
Therefore, every time he met Fang Er now, he would deliberately emphasize their father-in-law and son-in-law relationship, rather than their ruler and subject relationship.
Fang Er smiled and shook his head. "This subject has no great ambitions, but there is a major event that this subject must undertake!"
"It is a major event concerning the lives of all people!"
"However, rest assured, before that, this subject will definitely fulfill your wish and make the five-star red flag fly in every corner of the world!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat.
"A major event concerning the lives of all people?"
He looked at Fang Er nervously, "If I make any decisions that are unworthy of the world, can you remind me immediately?"
Fang Er gave him a somewhat confused look, not understanding why his expression was so strange.
"Father, you are a wise ruler for all ages! A benevolent ruler comparable to Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi!"
"Using history as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall; using people as a mirror, one can understand gains and losses."
"You have Wei Zheng, who is like a mirror to people, and Fang Mou Du Duan. Why do you say that?"
Li Shimin felt bitter inside.
"Damn it, I can't just say it directly, I'm afraid of you, stop messing around??"
If an emperor becomes like this, how can I face the officials in court and the people of the world?
Although he couldn't understand Li Shimin's thoughts, Fang Er still said something that reassured him.
"This subject plans to take Yue'er to tour the Great Tang in a few days!"
"Shouldn't we also appreciate this beautiful land?"
"After touring the Great Tang, this subject will take his family and children to travel overseas."
To use Qing Que's words, "The world is so big, this subject wants to see it~"
"Look carefully, look with your heart!"