The portraits of meritorious officials are a major event for the Tang Dynasty rulers and ministers who are about to fight in the east, and Li Su is not against this matter.

From the time of Emperor Yang of Sui, when the people were living in vain for thousands of miles, to the current prosperity and prosperity of the people, it has to be said that Li Shimin and his famous officials and generals made great contributions. They were the cornerstone of the prosperity. Although everyone killed countless times in their lives, they really made blessings for the people of the world.

The comparison of numbers is so cruel, but this standard has to be used to judge a person's good and evil in his life. It does not talk about personal morality or character, but it only depends on whether he kills or saves many people. After a thousand years, people will carefully read history and whether the person who keeps his name is good or evil, it is probably the final conclusion.

Li Su still had some hidden worries in his heart when he agreed.

At that time, there were no less than hundreds of meritorious officials who followed Li Yuan and Li Shimin and his son to fight in the east and west, so the portraits of meritorious officials naturally could not be listed above. Now, the emperor wants to set up the portraits of meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion to spread. Although it can greatly enhance the cohesion of the monarch and ministers in the court, before the candidates for the portrait were determined, there will inevitably be some open and secret struggles among the court officials. After all, this is a thing that has been famous for all eternity. It can not only make oneself famous in history, but also make future generations benefit a lot.

Therefore, whoever chooses not whoever is ranked first and whoever ranks second will become the focus of the struggle among the heroes.

He was secretly worried, but in front of Li Shimin, Li Su's expression did not change at all, and he still smiled faintly.

Li Shimin stared at him with great interest and said with a smile: "I have been in Jinyang and attacked the Former Sui Dynasty for nearly thirty years. In these thirty years, there have been countless heroes who have followed me loyally in the south and north wars. Some are prominent and some have passed away. These are the norm in the world. But what I am in a dilemma now is... Should I list Zizheng, you as a portrait of the heroes?"

Li Su was shocked and hurriedly showed a panic and said repeatedly: "I am not qualified. Your Majesty must not do this. It is unrighteous to trap me."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? I am so modest. When I was sleeping last night, I used my fingers to count the contributions that Zizheng had made for the Tang Dynasty over the years. First, it was to cure smallpox, and then to offer the strategy of gratitude to Xue Yantuo. Later, when you recovered Songzhou, you created the thunder of the sky. Later, when you were the supervisor of the Firearms Bureau, you worked hard and made great contributions. You saved countless gunpowder weapons for the Tang Dynasty. Later, there were bloody battles in Xizhou, Jinyang quelling the rebellion, and when the prince rebelled, he persuaded Hou Junji to turn against the battlefield, fight against the prime minister of Tubo, introduce real rice seeds, etc...."

Li Shimin counted one by one with his fingers, and to the end, Li Shimin shook his head, sighed deeply, and said with a smile: "Zizheng, don't say it, don't think it will be. After counting, I didn't expect that you have made so many contributions to the Tang Dynasty. It really surprised me. It has only been nine years since the little kid who knew nothing about it back then to the pillar of the country today, it has been a matter of nine years, right?"

Li Su was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that he was so awesome. He had done so many big things in nine years. If he had a little ambition, he would be sorry for the ability God gave him if he didn't commit a counterattack.

"I am so powerful?" Li Su said quietly.

History Civil Aviation smiled: "Yes, you are indeed so awesome."

"I am really that powerful?" Li Su's expression became a little drifty.

Li Shimin frowned and smiled, "It's really amazing."

"Why are you so powerful?" Li Su fell into swelling and couldn't extricate himself.

"Li Zizheng, you can stop!" Li Shimin was unhappy.

Li Su came to his senses and hurriedly apologized.

Li Shimin's face gradually calmed down, he glared at him, and said, "No matter how powerful it is, can you change your shameless problem? Even if you make a contribution, you will be wiped out by your shameless problem."

"I... I'm so ashamed to be."

Li Su lowered his head and apologized, but secretly curled his lips.

He really can't chat. He was obviously "intentional", but he was just said to be shameless. If this person was not the emperor, no one in the world would be willing to pay attention to him.

Li Shimin gently tapped the table and sighed leisurely: "To count it, Zi Zheng has made so many contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and every matter is a great contribution. After thinking about it, Zi Zheng's contribution is no less than those founding veterans who have opened up territory. If I want to set up a portrait of the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, I am afraid that the contributions made by Zi Zheng are qualified to be on it and be admired and respected by future generations."

Li Su was shocked and hurriedly said, "I must not take it, please ask Your Majesty to take it back."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Oh? Why is Zizheng humble?"

"I am not humble, but I am not worthy of my reputation. I dare not be on par with all the famous ministers and veterans with minor merits. Besides, I have always been stubborn and very good at causing trouble. I have been able to be unwilling to you in recent years. Every time I cause trouble, I am very grateful. Even if I have great achievements, I will be completely eliminated by the disasters caused by my youngest. If Your Majesty puts my portrait in Lingyan Pavilion, if I accidentally make another disaster in the future... Uh, Your Majesty will make it difficult for you to remove your portrait. Your Majesty will not have to make such a fuss, right?"

Sweat oozed out of Li Su's forehead.

The portrait of a hero may be a great honor to others, but to him, it is a deadly poison. It cannot be accepted no matter what.

Li Shimin was stunned for a while, then laughed: "Since I intended to make portraits of meritorious officials, the court officials have all risen up happily for this, fearing that their portraits will not enter Lingyan Pavilion. Why did Zizheng insist on going against the rules and refuse to accept it?"

The laughter gradually faded, and a sharp light flashed in Li Shimin's eyes. He looked at him with a profound meaning and said leisurely: "Zizheng, tell me the truth, what are you afraid of?"

Li Su lowered his head and was silent for a long time. After a long time, he smiled bitterly: "I... I am afraid of being the target of public criticism. Your Majesty, no matter how many merits I have made, just talking about my age. I am only in my twenties, I am not very good at virtue or respect, and I am in the court, but I am friends but not in the party. If I suddenly enter the portrait of the meritorious officials, how can the lords in the court tolerate me? Your Majesty, I am still young, and I still have many time to make more contributions to the Tang Dynasty and get more glory. As for the portrait of the meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion, I am really not in a hurry to take back my life. "

Li Shimin sighed and shook his head without saying a word.

It was said very thoroughly. To put it simply, if the gun shot out the bird, no matter whether Li Su's portrait entered Lingyan Pavilion or whether it was his own wish, as long as he really entered, Li Su would become the enemy of most ministers in the court.

There is no right or wrong to argue, and there is no reason and no charge. If Li Su's portrait enters Lingyan Pavilion, it will definitely make enemies all over the head. This is an unquestionable fact.

Li Su understands, and Li Shimin understands it too. Even if Li Su has the emperor’s support behind this matter, it is useless. The imperial edict can kill people, but it cannot cure people’s hearts.

The four words "individuals" have nothing to do with ability and ability. A great ability must be arranged in the back first, so that the old guys in front will take the lead. Only when they are killed will it be the turn of the people behind.

This is how the game is played. People who do not follow the rules either have strong strength to re-set the rules or die.

Li Shimin was silent for a long time, smiled like a self-mockery, and said, "The Tang Dynasty has established its country for less than 30 years, and it has accumulated a lot of problems. Zizheng's glory can only be granted by the next generation of emperors."

Li Su smiled and said, "I am still young, and Your Majesty is in the prime of Spring and Autumn Period. When I make more contributions to Your Majesty, I will have a clear conscience when I enter Lingyan Pavilion again."

Li Shimin nodded and sighed, "I have to do this."

The sunset outside the hall was getting deeper and late, and it was already late. Li Su couldn't help but feel anxious. The city gate would be closed later. Although the emperor left the emperor to report, he could ask Li Shimin for an order when he went out. After all, it would be too troublesome. It would be better to leave early.

Of course, the main reason is that Li Su has the handle in Li Shimin's hands. If the poetic sunset outside the hall changes his temperament and suddenly penetrates this layer of window paper, Li Su's situation will become very dangerous.

While constantly turning his head to look at the sky, Li Su's small movements of scratching his head and touching his ears became more and more obvious, and his intention to get rid of him was becoming more and more obvious.

Li Shimin didn't realize it. As an emperor, the emperor of Wan Cheng, he did whatever he wanted, and how could he care about other people's feelings?

I don’t know how long it took, but Li Shimin suddenly said, “Zi Zheng, I have another problem. I wonder if Zi Zheng can share my worries?”

Li Su bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please tell me."

"The portraits of heroes in Lingyan Pavilion were proposed by Zizheng. What I am now in a dilemma is whether Hou Junji should be included in the portraits of heroes?"

Li Su was stunned immediately.

Li Shimin slowly explained: "The portraits of meritorious officials should not be too many. If there are too many people, even if there are fewer people, if Hou Junji is this person, the portraits of meritorious officials will be unwilling to be regarded as the portraits of meritorious officials. When I was the King of Qin, Hou Junji always followed me to assist me in fighting south and north, including the Xuanwu Gate at that time... Well, not to mention this, there are also the conquest of the Eastern Turks, the destruction of Gaochang, the pacification of the Western Regions, etc., who have made great contributions to me and have a deep prestige in the army, but he... has made some big mistakes in the end and even participated in rebellion. It is difficult to determine good and evil between merit and demerit. I really don't know whether he should be included in the portraits of meritorious officials. Zizheng, what do you think?"

Li Su pushed the blame without hesitation: "Whether it is not listed, it is all determined by Your Majesty's holy heart, and I dare not speak out."

Li Shimin looked at him deeply and smiled, "You have a very close relationship with Hou Junji in private. Why don't you say a few good things to him today?"

Li Su said without hesitation: "This is a matter of Your Majesty's palace, and foreign ministers cannot interfere, so I have nothing to say."

Li Shimin was stunned: "The portraits of heroes are clearly state affairs, what is the relationship between them and the palace?"

Li Su smiled calmly and said, "Lingyan Pavilion... happens to be in Tai Chi Palace, which is a matter of the palace."

Li Shimin was stunned for a while and suddenly laughed: "What a palace matter. I am getting older and my skills are getting more and more diligent. Well, it's not bad. Now I'm more and more aware of being an official."

Li Su didn't know whether Li Shimin was praising him or secretly hurt him, so he had to laugh and stop saying a word.
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