thefictionvixens Chapter 172
Chapter 172
Changsun Wuji and others slowly savored the idea of 'judging by deeds, not by heart'.
"Boy, you mean, I only need to see what they do, and don't need to consider what they think in their hearts?"
Su Chen smiled and nodded.
"Your Majesty, it depends on who you are talking to. For example, Uncle Yuchi, I have never seen him being respectful to Your Majesty, and I have not even heard Uncle Yuchi talk to Your Majesty.
However, Uncle Yuchi's loyalty to Your Majesty is well known."
"So, for those you are close to and trust, you should 'judge by heart, not by deeds'. You cannot deny a person because of some of his superficial behavior.
But for people from aristocratic families, judging by deeds, not by heart, is just right.
Just look at whether their behavior is beneficial to the court and the people, and don't consider other things too much."
Several people in the carriage nodded frequently, and this principle was easy to understand. They also knew very well how to judge a person and treat him differently.
It's just that they have never heard of the term 'judging by deeds, not by heart'.
Li Shimin glanced at Yuchi Laohei and said with a smile: "Boy, you don't have to use Jingde as an example, you are a good example yourself."
Now that the weather is hot, Laohei doesn't have to be a coachman.
"Oh? What does your majesty mean?" Su Chen asked curiously.
"Hehe..." Li Shimin just smiled without saying anything, and the others also looked at Su Chen meaningfully.
"Uncles, why is it so?" Seeing that Li Shimin didn't answer, the others just looked at him and laughed, Su Chen's mind was full of question marks.
"Boy Su, if we only talk about your behavior, you might have worked with Wang Zongguan a long time ago." Changsun Wuji smiled and held his beard.
They have been together for quite a while, and they are very clear about some of Su Chen's rude behavior in front of Li Shimin.
If your majesty cares about it, Su Chen might have entered the palace to be a eunuch a long time ago.
"Uh, misunderstanding, definitely a misunderstanding. My admiration for your majesty is like the Yellow River, endless... I admire your majesty..."
"Stop, stop, stop, stop!"
Although Li Shimin liked these words of praise, but coming from Su Chen's mouth, the meaning was completely different.
"Boy, I want to ask you, do you know Li Chunfeng very well?" Li Shimin asked tentatively.
"I can't say I know him very well. I probably know that Li Chunfeng is good at mathematics, and he seems to be able to tell fortunes and make elixirs. Of course, I just heard these and I can't be sure."
Su Chen answered truthfully. He only knew a little about Li Chunfeng from some novels.
Li Shimin nodded, "As far as I know, what you said is true. However, his senior brother Yuan Tiangang is more advanced than Li Chunfeng."
Then, Li Shimin thought of something and smiled, "After I ascend the throne, I will appoint Yuan Tiangang as the national teacher of the Tang Dynasty."
"If there is a chance in the future, you can compete with him. If you win, the position of national teacher will be yours. How about it?"
Su Chen looked at Li Shimin speechlessly. What can he compare with others?
The periodic table of chemical elements?
"Nothing, what can I compare with others? Besides, I am not an official." Su Chen shook his head and said.
"Humph, you are ignorant and incompetent. You will be the son-in-law in the future. How can you decide not to be an official?" Li Shimin cursed.
"Uh, this son-in-law must be an official?" Su Chen asked cautiously.
"What do you think?" Li Shimin glared at Su Chen.
"Let's talk about it later, let's talk about it later..." Su Chen did not dare to argue with Li Shimin anymore.
Li Shimin let him go for the time being, and snorted coldly and asked: "What arrangements will you make for those candidates who failed the autumn exam today?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry, the King of Wei will make arrangements, we just need to watch from the side!" Su Chen smiled.
"Well, that's good!"
Li Shimin went to the manor today mainly to see Li Tai's papermaking and printing workshop.
Ever since he saw the books printed by Li Tai, he was curious and very concerned about this matter.
This is related to the selection of talents in the Tang Dynasty in the future.
...
Half an hour later, Li Shimin drove into the manor.
The carriage and the accompanying soldiers made the team quite large.
The candidates waiting in the manor square looked at the carriage one after another, and everyone was surprised and puzzled.
This is not the style of a fifth-rank marquis. There are more than fifty horsemen leading the way in front, and Li Shimin's carriage follows closely behind.
There are more than 200 fully armed soldiers following at the end of the team.
Fortunately, the manor square is big enough, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate so many people.
First, Su Chen came out of Li Shimin's carriage. After walking out of the carriage, he nodded and smiled at the candidates, as a greeting.
Everyone was not sure who this young man was, so they could only bow in return.
Then Su Chen turned to face the carriage, stood aside, and waited for Li Shimin to get off the carriage.
The candidates in the square whispered about who this young man was. Some had already guessed Su Chen's identity..
Changsun Wuji and others got off the carriage one after another. They stood on both sides with Su Chen, waiting for Li Shimin.
At this time, no one in the square dared to talk out loud, because they did not know Su Chen, but they knew Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng.
The identity of the people in the luxurious carriage was obvious.
Not long after, Li Shimin leaned out of the carriage. Su Chen and Changsun Wuji stepped forward, trying to help Li Shimin step on the horse stool and get off the carriage.
But Li Shimin put one hand on Su Chen's shoulder and jumped off the carriage.
"Your Majesty, how can you act rashly? What if the dragon body is injured?" Wei Zheng stepped forward and accused in a low voice.
"Uh, Xuancheng is right, I will pay attention next time." No longer paying attention to Wei Zheng, looking at the accompanying soldiers, he ordered:
"You disperse, remember not to disturb the people in the manor."
"Yes!" After receiving the order, the soldiers withdrew from the manor.
Afterwards, Li Shimin walked towards the candidates on the square, followed by Su Chen and others.
"Failed students, pay homage to Your Majesty!" Everyone bowed and saluted.
"No need to be polite! From now on, the etiquette in the manor will be simple. No need to pay homage, just bow and salute." Li Shimin waved his hand and said loudly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, we will remember it!"
Li Shimin nodded and continued, "A temporary setback is just a failure on the list, not a hopeless future.
Believe me, you will be glad for your decision today in the near future."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your teachings, and the students will remember it in their hearts!" Everyone said in unison.
"Well, this person is called Su Chen, and you will call him Marquis from now on. Qingque, come forward!" Li Shimin first introduced Su Chen, and then called Li Tai to him.
"Father!" Li Tai hurried forward.
Li Shimin did not introduce Li Tai in detail. "The rest of the things will be arranged by them. You must study hard."
"Qingque, just follow your plan. I and you will just watch." Li Shimin finally said to Li Tai and walked aside.
"Yes, father!" Li Tai bowed respectfully.
"Everyone, please follow me to the cafeteria. There are tables and chairs ready. You need to fill out a form first."
After Li Tai finished speaking, he led the candidates to the cafeteria.
"Form?"
"What is a form? Did you make it?" Not only did the candidates not know what a form was, Li Shimin and the others were also unclear.
"Your Majesty, why don't we go to the cafeteria together and see it at a glance!" Su Chen smiled and suggested.
"Well, that's what I meant!" Li Shimin nodded in agreement, and then more than a dozen people followed him to the cafeteria.