Chapter 674 Tianshui Zhao Family

After finishing this matter, Yuchi Baolin reported on the situation on the road. Although the officials from various places could not say that they were all good, they were basically passed. Mainly because of the constant wars in the northern part of the Tang Dynasty, these officials did not have time. Xiao Jiujiu, who was thinking about himself, had to serve the imperial army most of the time. At this time, some of the mistakes of some officials who were not very qualified were covered up.

Li Xiang did a systematic investigation on the officialdom during the Zhenguan period. Officials in this era were relatively clean, mainly because the Tang Dynasty had just been established. Even if they wanted to extend their reach, the economies of various places had not yet developed. , Corruption really occurred in the last years of Zhenguan.

"But Your Highness, I have discovered some other problems along the way, and that is among officials from various places..."

When Yuchi Baolin said this, he suddenly saw Mr. Zhao next to him and swallowed the rest of his words. Li Xiang also knew that there would be a lot that he could not say, although Mr. Zhao was a good person. , and he was also loyal to the Tang Dynasty, but after all, he was not a person based on Li Xiang.

"Just mind your own business. After arriving in the northwest this time, I will leave the surrounding defense to you first. Originally, this was all Niu Jinda's business, but Niu Jinda followed His Highness the Prince into the Western Region. Originally, I wanted to Transfer Su Dingfang over, but Su Dingfang must be stationed in the capital of Gaochang. There are also some unstable things there. You should take advantage of this time to get familiar with it."

Li Xiang found an excuse and got distracted. Yuchi Baolin naturally had no problem speaking and then went out to do things. Mr. Zhao had also smiled just now and didn't say a word in his heart, but he was ready to tell the matter. As an old man within the imperial court, he certainly knew what Yuchi Baolin had discovered.

"If your Highness has nothing else to do today, why don't you and I have a few drinks?"

What surprised Li Xiang was that Mr. Zhao, who usually didn't drink much, actually offered to drink today. Although it was not time for dinner, it was rare for Mr. Zhao to have such a leisurely mood, so Li Xiang naturally accompanied him.

If it were another prince, grandson, Mr. Zhao, he would not make such a request, because this request is obviously very excessive. You want to drink, but you want the prince and grandson to accompany you. What are you thinking? Woolen cloth? Don’t you want your head anymore?

But Li Xiang has been in the Western Regions for a long time. Mr. Zhao has also observed during this period that Li Xiang does not have high requirements for these complicated etiquette. As long as he recognizes you in his heart, even if you propose some Li Xiang will readily agree to your request, but if you can't agree, then you are the noble Emperor Taisun in front of you, so don't even think about mentioning useless things.

"It's rare for your Excellency to be in such good spirits today, so I'll have someone serve a banquet."

Although the roast mutton in the Western Regions is delicious, it is only something that newcomers like Yuchi Baolin are willing to eat. After staying here for a long time, they still like some of our mainland cuisine. Fortunately, Li Xiang came here with a cook. If not If you bring it, if you want to eat such a table of authentic Chang'an cuisine, you don't know when.

Some of the court ministers also said that Li Xiang was so greedy for enjoyment that when he went to the Western Regions, he even took his own cook with him. Was he going to fight?

After Li Shimin received such a memorial, he simply ignored it. If he would trouble Li Xiang even for such a trivial matter, how could he be in the mood to deal with major matters on the front line? What Li Shimin wants now is to incorporate the Western Region into his own rule. This is the big deal at the moment. As for such small matters, now is not the time to talk about it.

In less than a stick of incense, a table of wine and food has been served. These people have nothing to do in the military camp every day, just waiting for Li Xiang's call. Now that Li Xiang is going to drink, he naturally brings out all his energy. With two points of skill, he brought a table of food and wine to Li Xiang.

"My lord has never been good at drinking. Today I have had three drinks in a row. If you have anything to say, you might as well tell me directly. We have been getting along for a long time. Although this is the first time for me to meet your lord, I also know that your lord is very important to me." Don’s loyalty.”

Without saying a word, the two of them had drank three drinks in a row. Even though Li Xiang had a better drinking capacity, he felt a little drunk now. Mr. Zhao's face was already red at the moment. Usually Mr. Zhao's face was red. I'm not a big drinker, but I drank three glasses of wine today, so I can imagine how important what I'm about to say is.

"Does Your Highness know my origin?"

Master Zhao did not answer Li Xiang's question, but instead asked another question. When Master Zhao said this, a lot of information appeared in Li Xiang's mind. This Master Zhao is not an ordinary person. , that is also the daughter of a famous family, Mr. Zhao comes from the Tianshui Zhao family.

When Li Xiang first came to this world, all eyes were focused on Qiwang, the fifth surname, which was also the top family in the entire Tang Dynasty. But that does not mean that there are not some famous families in other areas, such as Zhao Your Excellency, the Tianshui Zhao family is also very powerful in the local area.

"If I remember correctly, Mr. Zhao should be from the Tianshui Zhao family."

Li Xiang didn't quite know what Mr. Zhao was talking about, so he could only tell what he knew in his heart. Could it be involved in a dispute between famous families?

"Your Highness is right. I am indeed from Tianshui. Does your Highness know why the general didn't say the rest in front of me just now?"

When Mr. Zhao said this, Li Xiang understood instantly. Yuchi Baolin had not finished what he said just now. It should involve these famous families. Otherwise, according to the relationship between the two, what else could he say? What if you can't say it out loud?

"Your Highness, General Yuchi has been along the way. If I guessed correctly, a large number of officials he saw came from famous families. Although the imperial court has established imperial examinations, children from poor families still have no hope of getting ahead. Most of them A person can only become a petty official or stay in the official position assigned to him for the rest of his life."

Mr. Zhao took another sip of wine. When he finished the sip of wine, Mr. Zhao also exhaled. These words have been suppressed in his heart for many years. Taking advantage of today's drunkenness, he should say what should be said. Out.