Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 198 The Future Crown Princess Su Ziqing

Li Ke stared at Fang Yuan.

Yang Yuzhi and Shouchun County Lord also stared at Fang Yuan.

There were doubts and threats in the eyes of several people.

"It's not that I don't believe it, but that I can't. It's just my responsibility."

"If the Third Highness asks for it forcefully, just take it, and I will truthfully tell His Majesty the plan you just made."

Fang Yuan also stared at Li Ke, not shying away from his gaze.

If the prince asks for it forcefully, then Fang Yuan cannot refuse, but he can truthfully report to Li Shimin and make a small report.

"presumptuous!"

"You want to use His Majesty to suppress this king?!"

Li Ke's expression changed suddenly, and he scolded.

It was the first time he showed anger since he had been here for so long.

As for Yang Yuzhi and Shouchun county master, there was a flash of panic.

They didn't invite Li Ke to come out at first because they, Hongnong Yang, asked for the candidates' questions.

If Fang Yuan reported the truth to the emperor, the emperor might blame Li Ke for getting too close to Hongnong Yang.

"His Royal Highness misheard, I mean the responsibility."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Not to mention Li Ke's anger.

In fact, as long as you don't have the power to dismiss, you don't have to take the other party seriously.

But in the end it is a prince, superficial respect is still required, otherwise it is disrespectful to the royal family, and Zongzheng Temple will not let it go.

"Then just tell me, the food and accommodation of the candidates will be taken by me."

Li Ke snorted coldly and said in a deep voice.

As he spoke, he stood up, looked down at Fang Yuan, and took a deep look.

Yang Yuzhi and Shouchun county master also stood up, looking at Fang Yuan unkindly.

Fang Yuan's face darkened, his favor towards Li Ke was greatly reduced, and he no longer had any sympathy in his heart.

"Hey, the third brother is really domineering. He took the power of the Chang'an Order by force. Will the Chang'an Order be responsible for the security of Chang'an County in the future?"

An angry voice sounded from outside the door.

Without any notification, I saw a young man walking in.

He wears a white beaded nine-pronged crown and a golden four-claw python robe.

No need to guess, just look at the clothes and you will know who is coming, the prince Li Chengqian.

There are several people behind him, all of whom are about the same age as Li Chengqian.

"Meet the prince!"

Li Ke and others who had already stood up immediately saluted.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan also stood up and bowed to those who came.

At the same time, I was shocked, why did Prince Li Chengqian also come?
First the third prince Li Ke, and then the crown prince Li Chengqian, why are they all here?

It's just a small Beijing imperial examination, so there's no need for the two princes to pay so much attention to it, right?
"Exemption."

"Fang Ling, I didn't disturb your official business, did I?"

Li Chengqian laughed.

He walked straight towards Fang Yuan, as if ignoring Li Ke.

Li Ke and the others didn't dare to have an opinion, and stood aside respectfully.

"No."

"May I ask why your Highness is here?"

Fang Yuan shook his head and asked curiously.

"Just passing by, let's come in and take a look."

"The recent Beijing test is about to start, Fang Ling must not neglect, if there is something that cannot be resolved, you can ask me for help."

Li Chengqian said with a smile.

As he said that, he looked at Li Ke who was on the side, and continued: "The third brother is here in Chang'an Ling so much time, have you finished your homework?"

"Thank you, Prince, for your concern. I have finished my homework."

Li Ke said seriously.

"That's good."

Li Chengqian nodded slowly.

There seemed to be no thought of speaking.

The atmosphere suddenly became silent, and everyone felt depressed.

Yang Yuzhi and Lord Shouchun stared at Fang Yuan, their eyes were full of warning.

"His Royal Highness, I just want to ask you about the imperial examination."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, and said loudly.

After the words fell, the expressions of Li Ke and others changed slightly.

The warning in the eyes of Yang Yuzhi and Shouchun county master was even stronger.

"Please say."

Li Chengqian said with a wide smile.

"Just now, His Highness the Third Prince asked for the candidates' food and accommodation rights."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

Tell everything about what happened just now.

Following Fang Yuan's words, the faces of Li Ke and Yang Yuzhi became even more ugly.

"Confused!"

"Father has emphasized several times in a row that we must pay attention to the imperial examination."

"The living environment of the location is not good, and it cannot satisfy the majority of candidates. Third brother, you should not interfere."

Li Chengqian immediately scolded Li Ke.

"Brother Huang, the plan can be perfected."

Li Ke frowned slightly, and said respectfully.

"Then look for Fangling after it's perfect."

"Like you, after taking back the power, do you still really want to optimize the plan?"

"Let's not talk about father, even this palace would not allow you to ruin the first imperial examination after being valued."

Li Chengqian said solemnly.

"Brother Emperor!"

Li Ke frowned even deeper.

"You go back."

"When will you come up with a plan that satisfies Fang Ling, and when will you come to Fang Ling again?"

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said seriously.

"Yes."

Li Ke opened his mouth, and finally said in a deep voice.

He turned around and walked towards the gate of Chang'an County Yamen.

"I retire!"

Yang Yuzhi and Shouchun county magistrate dare not be willful.

He made a serious salute to Li Chengqian before he dared to leave.

But before leaving, he glanced at Fang Yuan with gloomy eyes.

"Thank you, His Royal Highness, for your help."

Fang Yuan had to thank Li Chengqian.

Although not sure what his intentions were, he did help himself.

If Li Ke forcibly took away the food and lodging rights of the candidates, he could go to the emperor himself.

But after looking for the emperor, I can't guarantee what kind of result it will be, and I don't know if the emperor will punish Li Ke.

Li Ke looks more like the emperor than Li Chengqian. Maybe the emperor loves Li Ke very much, and he may not punish Li Ke severely.

"There's no need for that."

"I just want to do my best for the examinees."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and laughed.

To attach importance to the imperial examination means to attach importance to the imperial court and the future of the Tang Dynasty.

As the prince and the future emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Chengqian naturally supported the imperial examination.

For a plan like Li Ke's, not to mention that the emperor might dislike it, even he also dislikes it.

Fang Yuan nodded, no more thanks.

But I'm curious, why Li Chengqian hasn't left yet?

"Fang Ling, let me introduce you. This is Su Ziqing, the third most beautiful woman in Chang'an City."

"You may not know her, but her brother Su Chen, the county magistrate of Liaoshan, is your subordinate in Liaozhou."

Li Chengqian waved behind him.

A girl in purple clothes came out.

She has an oval face with rosy skin, full eyes, and curved cherry lips.

They are somewhat similar to Su Chen, the magistrate of Liaoshan County mentioned by Li Chengqian, so they should be brother and sister undoubtedly.

"Su Ziqing, meet Fang Ling!"

Su Ziqing walked out and slightly saluted Fang Yuan.

Her skin is as clean as snow, her hair is as dense as a weave, and she has a slim figure with exquisite curves.

"I met Miss Su."

Fang Yuan returned the gift.

He sized up Su Ziqing without leaving a trace.

Since it is Su Chen's elder brother, it is Su Quan's daughter.

According to historical records, Li Chengqian married Su Quan's daughter, maybe this is her.

Her appearance is really exquisite, her posture of sinking fish and wild goose, and the beauty of closed moon and shy flowers are hard to describe her beauty.

Although Li Chengqian explained that she was the third most beautiful woman in Chang'an City, Fang Yuan felt that compared with Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng, she was almost the same, they were all stunning beauties.

"Fang Ling, the reason why the little girl came with His Highness the Crown Prince this time is also because of the imperial examination."

"I'm from the Su family, and I want to be responsible for the accommodation of candidates."

Su Ziqing said slowly.

The voice is as beautiful as a yellow warbler, as if singing.

"Your Highness, I hope to have a complete plan."

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart, looked at Li Chengqian and said.

Sure enough, it came because of the imperial examination, similar to Li Ke.

Moreover, Li Chengqian's status is higher than Li Ke's, it is even harder for Fang Yuan to reject the other party.

"Hahaha, you can rest assured about this."

"As long as you think the plan is not good, let her change it to a position you are satisfied with."

"Fang Ling, I only have one opinion, and that is to make this imperial examination perfect and make a mark."

Li Chengqian was taken aback for a moment, then laughed.

After laughing, the smile slowly disappeared, and his face was serious.

The more the imperial court attached importance to the imperial examination, the more poor candidates took the imperial examination.

The more poor candidates enter the officialdom, the less the family's control over the court will be.

It may not be effective in the next three to five years, but after eight or ten years, there will be many new forces in the imperial court.

The new forces are naturally hostile to the aristocratic families, and the two forces are competing against each other. The imperial power is reaping the benefits of the fisherman, overwhelming the aristocratic and poor families.

As a prince, Li Chengqian supported the imperial examination and attached great importance to the imperial examination. In fact, his ideas were not much different from Li Shimin's.

"Fang Ling, don't worry."

"The little girl and His Highness the Crown Prince only have a deep personal relationship, but they are very clear in business."

Su Ziqing also said slowly.

Meimou looked at Fang Yuan with a smile in her eyes.

"I understand."

"His Royal Highness is wise!"

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

At this moment, Fang Yuan felt that Li Chengqian was wise.

At least he is much wiser than Li Ke, and knows the importance of the imperial examination to the court.

Maybe it's the prince, who sees farther and knows how to support new forces to fight against the power of the aristocratic family.

And Li Ke is more likely to rely on the power of the family to fight against Li Chengqian and compete for the throne.

"Since I think this palace is wise, why don't you take a vacant position in the East Palace?"

Li Chengqian said with a deep smile.

Su Ziqing froze for a moment, looking at Fang Yuan with surprise.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness, for your kindness."

"But the position of Chang'an Ling is special, please forgive me."

Fang Yuan shook his head and refused.

He understood what Li Chengqian meant.

Taking up a false position in the Eastern Palace means being a part of the Eastern Palace, which means taking refuge in the crown prince.

However, Fang Yuan, who is a time traveler, thinks that Li Chengqian is wise and wise, but the future throne is not his, so he cannot rely on him.

But the most important point is not this, but as a person who is clearly the emperor by Chang'an Ling, it would be foolish to seek refuge with the prince.

"I understand."

"Then I will go back first."

"Zi Qing, stay and discuss with Fang Ling."

Li Chengqian chuckled, he was not dissatisfied, he seemed to have guessed it.

"Yes."

Su Ziqing respectfully said yes.

Watching Li Chengqian leave with the others.

"Miss Su, please sit down."

Fang Yuan sat down and invited Su Ziqing to sit down.

"Thank you Fang Ling."

"May I ask what the order requires?"

Su Ziqing asked directly after sitting down.

"First, it's free or cheaper than an inn."

"Second, ensure that the environment is quiet and does not affect the candidates' rest."

"Third, each candidate has a room to ensure the safety of people and things."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

This is a preliminary idea and may change later.

After all, it was Fang Yuan's first time to be responsible for the questions of candidates participating in the Beijing Examination.

"These are all as they should be."

Su Ziqing nodded heavily.

"The above is just what I can think of for the time being."

"After all, it's the first time I'm in charge of these things."

"Miss Su can freely develop on my basis, and make a good plan for me to review."

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

It's good to be easy to talk, not as difficult to communicate as Yang Yuzhi and his wife.

"That's fine."

"The little girl will come to find Fang Ling in the next two days."

Su Ziqing pondered for a moment, then got up and said.

"it is good."

Fang Yuan also stood up.

Ready to send Su Ziqing out.

But as soon as he got up, someone came again.

Not an outsider, but Du Miaoyan.

"Du Miaoyan?!"

"Su Ziqing?!"

Su Ziqing and Du Miaoyan looked at each other.

Invisibly, the two seem to be fighting against each other.

But for a moment, it's as if nothing happened.

"Fang Ling, don't send it away, the little girl will leave first."

Su Ziqing smiled.

Stagger away from Du Miaoyan and leave directly.

"Fang Yuan, why is she here?"

Du Miaoyan walked towards Fang Yuan, her beautiful eyes were slightly hostile.

"It was brought by the prince, and he said that he would be responsible for the accommodation of the candidates for the Beijing examination."

"How do you think you not only know each other, but also have hostility to each other?"

Fang Yuan asked Du Miaoyan to sit down and asked curiously.

Since I met Du Miaoyan, it seems that most of her have a flat temperament and rarely show hostility to anyone.

"I'm from Jingzhao at the same time as her. We've known each other since childhood."

"Don't look at her as harmless to humans and animals, and claiming to be a little girl looks weak."

"But in fact, she is very treacherous, scheming, especially good at pretending, and her martial arts are also very high."

Du Miaoyan snorted coldly and said very dissatisfied.

"So scary?"

Fang Yuan was surprised.

Although I had a brief contact with Su Ziqing just now.

But from the conversation, you can more or less see the other party.

She is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.

But after being told by Du Miaoyan, Fang Yuan suddenly felt that Su Ziqing was terrifying.

"Be careful with her."

"She has hundreds of eyes."

Du Miaoyan nervously sat close to Fang Yuan.

The jade hand took the initiative to hold Fang Yuan's hand.

"Don't worry, with your reminder, I will beware of her."

Fang Yuan's heart warmed up, and he held Du Miaoyan's small hand behind his back.

But Fang Yuan was also a little curious, feeling that Du Miaoyan was overly worried.

I and Su Ziqing only communicated on business matters, but there were too many intersections.

Maybe it's the jealousy between the same beauties, after thinking about it, Fang Yuan continued to think about it.

"Well, that's fine."

Du Miaoyan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head a little embarrassed.

She held Fang Yuan's hand uncontrollably just now, and was a little shy after being held back by Fang Yuan.

This is the county government office, and from time to time there will be servants walking back and forth, and it is quite shy to be seen.

"Is Uncle Du better?"

Fang Yuan asked.

Du Ruhui has already woken up.

But he was still lying on the bed and didn't get up.

His body was too weak, and he hadn't recovered from the arrow.

"Okay, I'm here to find you, and he asked me to come."

Du Miaoyan's expression slowly returned to normal.

Although Fang Yuan held her hand, she felt shy.

But with the consent of their parents, the two have nothing to worry about.

"Uncle Du, what's the matter?"

Fang Yuan suddenly asked curiously.

(End of this chapter)