After coming out of Buchan Temple, Li Chengqian first went to the inner guard to give some advice to Changsun Chong. He didn't care whether the monk was Yunhai or Fahai. For such a big temple, even his grandfather's generation would not be able to build it if they started begging.

Get up, Li Chengqian wants to see what kind of person is behind him.

As soon as he returned to Wude Hall and sat down to catch his breath, Henglian hurried in and asked General Yan Zhongwu to see him. Li Chengqian was completely confused at this moment.

What the hell is General Zhongwu? Some bastard gave himself the title of general. Isn’t he just looking for trouble? No one promoted him, so he promoted himself?

Seeing the unkind look on the prince's face, Heng Lian quickly added that he was the founding hero who replaced Feng An as Duke of Yue after he was granted the title of Duke of Geng. The Nine Palaces left behind and he was given the title of loyal general Wang Hua and Wang Guofu.

This can’t be blamed on Li Chengqian’s misunderstanding. There is a fourth-rank official in the Tang army, General Zhongwu, but the general is wrong. There are only a few people serving in the government. You can count them clearly with your fingers.

It could be wrong.

Oh, so to speak, Li Chengqian finally remembered the "King of Wu", a figure who had been in power for more than ten years but was like a transparent person.

During the Daye period, when the world was in chaos, Wang Huahua protected the country and the people, raised troops and commanded six states including Shezhou, Xuanzhou, Hangzhou, Raozhou, Muzhou, and Wuzhou, established the Kingdom of Wu, and called himself King of Wu.

In the territory of Wu State, benevolent government was implemented, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, without suffering from wars and wars. This was extremely rare in that era when heroes were competing for hegemony and wars were raging.

In the fourth year of Wude, Wang Hua assessed the situation and persuaded the civil servants and generals to voluntarily give up the throne and return to the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taiwu granted him the title of Shangzhu Kingdom, the governor of Shezhou, and was in charge of the military affairs of the six states. After Zhenguan, Li Shimin granted him the title of General Zhongwu, who was in charge.

The power of the Imperial Guard was entrusted to the Nine Palaces to stay behind and assist in the government affairs.

Of course he understood that the emperor felt that he was rebellious by birth and rebellious by birth, and he was worried about allowing him to gain a high position in the old land of Wu, so he gave him such a high official position.

The old man is also very knowledgeable. After arriving in Chang'an, he never asked anything about the affairs of the court and the imperial army. He did not even go to court. He was obsessed with meditating and worshiping Buddha all day long. He would not see anyone unless there was an extremely important occasion.

Of course, the old guy doesn't just know how to protect himself. When he was fourteen years old, he became a disciple of Luo Xuan, an eminent monk from Nanshan Mountain. Not only was he excellent in martial arts, he was also good at governing the country.

It is said that he is also proficient in metaphysics, and learned the art of "Qi Men Dun Jia" from his master Luo Xuan. He once had an inextricable fight with Wang Xiongdan, a famous general of the generation, in Xin'an Cave. If it were not for the traitor's betrayal, who would win in the end?

Don't know yet.

This person combined Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and made extraordinary achievements in theory. People like Kong Yingda, Yao Silian, and Yuan Tiangang often came to the government to exchange their experiences. He was somewhat like the reincarnation of Zhang Liang and Zhuge Kongming.

The legend is quite impressive, but Li Chengqian has never been interested in people who are so mysterious and talk about things with gods, ghosts and Buddhas, so he never associates with this guy who claims to be the reincarnation of Zhang Liang. Today, it is the fairy wind that blows him.

, brought this man to the East Palace.

Haha..., "Mr. Yue, please excuse me. You are an elusive figure. You have been the crown prince for more than ten years, but you have never given me away. It's great to be here today."

I have given you enough face to make the East Palace feel proud!" After stopping Wang Hua's salute, Li Chengqian smiled and asked the palace attendants to give them seats and add soft cushions. They were too old and too hard to bear.

No.

After thanking him for the favor of sitting, Wang Hua stroked his beard and replied with a smile: "So the prince is blaming the old minister. The old minister is used to idle clouds and wild cranes, and it is inevitable that he will make some omissions in the rules. I am really afraid of offending you."

and the noble lord of the East Palace, so I will rarely disturb you. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

Hearing his humble words, Li Chengqian waved his hand: "Oh, old Duke is so humble. Are there any ministers in this court who understand the rules and general principles better than you? Let me just talk about Duke Su, your experience.

Almost the same, but whenever I see him, my head hurts so much that I can't bear it, because he always has new tricks up his sleeve!"

"But old Duke, you are different. You calm down the place, protect the environment and the people, and never care about personal gains and losses. Up to now, the people of Shanyue in Huizhou still worship in their temples, which can be said to be the Buddha of thousands of families. The official motto of the Duke, his character

, His virtue is unparalleled among the ministers in the court, and I admire him even more deeply in my heart!"

When he mentioned the people of Shanyue in Huizhou, the smile on Wang Hua's face became even thicker, and he replied repeatedly: "Old man, old man, you are no longer of use. If you don't mention the bravery of a good man, what time has it been?

It's rare that His Highness can still remember it.

Nowadays, the old minister's eyesight has become blurry and his ears have become deaf, and he can be regarded as an old and useless person. No, today I submitted my resignation and returned home to His Majesty, then turned around and came to the East Palace to say goodbye to His Highness.

After the formalities with the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War are completed, the veteran will return to his hometown in Dengyuanli, She County, Shezhou."

Resigning and returning to your hometown? What do you mean? Although the Wang family is not an influential family in Chang'an, there is no need to return to their hometown. You must know that their family has a large population, with a lot of sons and nephews. They don't have the face of an old guy like him.

How will you still hang out in the officialdom in the future?

In other words, the old man has reached the state of Zen meditation and worshiping Buddha. He has seen through the vast world of mortals and wants to spend the rest of his life among the mountains and rivers, learn from Tao Yuanming, live in seclusion in a paradise, watch the sunrise, sunset, clouds roll and relax, and pass by.

Live a life like a fairy.

Hearing what he said, Li Chengqian nodded, sighed, and said slowly: "Hey, it's a pity, it's a pity. I am not lucky enough to have the opportunity to ask the old Duke for advice on how to govern the country. This is Gu's loss.

, is also Datang’s loss.

But it is not the behavior of a gentleman to force others to do what is difficult for them. The old Duke has worked hard all his life and it is time to enjoy it. In a few days, I will hold a banquet in the East Palace to honor the old Duke. Please do not refuse."

"Your Highness is very kind, but I am very sensitive and dare not refuse. I will not ask for mercy, Your Highness. I will take my leave!" After saying this, he bowed and Wang Hua withdrew.

After he left the main hall, the smile on Li Chengqian's face suddenly disappeared. He waved to Henglian on the side, and then ordered: "Chuanggu's oral instructions are given to Changsun Chong, asking him to check the old and young people in Yueguo Mansion.

, especially this old prince."

Ah, "Your Highness, this old man is the only good man among all the officials in Chang'an City who doesn't care about worldly affairs and often gives alms. He hasn't been in court for more than ten years, and his reputation is in shambles. Why are you checking him out?"

Haha..., Li Chengqian, who raised the corner of his mouth slightly, replied calmly: "This is the good man who is being investigated. In the more than ten years he has participated in politics in the government, he has summed up an experience, as long as you are an official, you must have enemies, and there is no one."

exception.
Chapter completed!