roccoschili I've heard a little about Chapter 92, the examiner.
I've heard a little about Chapter 92, the examiner.
I've heard a little about Chapter 92, the examiner.
Qibi Heli was a robust man, only in his early twenties, but his face was roughened by the wind and sand.
He had disheveled hair, a flat nose, and large eye sockets, his eyes revealing fatigue.
"The Qibi tribe has no fixed abode and only asks the Great Tang to grant them a place to stand. What power do the Qibi have to be loyal to the death?"
He knew of the Qibi tribe's tarnished reputation, and even his efforts to salvage it would be futile.
The fact that Qixin Department experienced years of wandering was actually self-inflicted.
"Really? I don't believe it."
Cheng Chumo was the first to raise questions.
Given Cheng Chumo's humble status as a lowly official, he could say whatever he wanted, which is why Dou Fengjie liked to bring Cheng Chumo along.
"The past of the Qibi tribe is truly shameful!"
Minister of State Affairs Li Tai let out a soft sigh.
Qibi Heli smiled bitterly: "I know the Qixin tribe has a bad reputation, but I am willing to be a hostage in Chang'an City in exchange for a place for my people to stay."
Dou Fengjie laughed: "How about you marry Princess Yongjia and become her consort?"
"In this way, the Tang Dynasty can also gain some trust."
Qibi Heli glanced at Dou Fengjie listlessly: "I have heard a little about the past of the Duke of Zan."
Tsk, Princess Yongjia's reputation has been ruined even in foreign lands; she can't even fool a roughneck like Qixin Heli.
Even if it meant being reduced to homelessness, Qi Xin and He Li still explicitly refused.
These words elicited a burst of gloating laughter from Cheng Chumo.
"Settling you between Gansu and Liangzhou isn't a problem, but can Da Si Li Fa guarantee that your people won't abandon you?"
Dou Fengjie stabbed him in the heart.
Given the Qibi tribe's reputation for being untrustworthy and treacherous, they are absolutely capable of doing such a thing.
Moreover, Qi Xin He Li's mother dotes on his younger brother, Qi Xin Shamen.
"At that time, will Daqilifa be coerced by his clansmen to abandon the Tang Dynasty?"
Bei Menshuang bared his rat-like teeth and pressed on with his question.
Qi Xin He Li drew his curved sword and slashed a bloody wound across his face: "Qi Xin He Li swears to the gods that if I betray the Tang Dynasty, may I be pierced by ten thousand arrows and die without a burial place!"
Dou Fengjie clapped his hands: "Since you have sworn an oath with great profit, we naturally cannot doubt your loyalty."
"However, are you really not considering the matter of becoming the Imperial Son-in-Law?"
Li Tai grinned. His uncle was really persistent about this, but unfortunately, he hadn't been able to get what he wanted.
Qi Xinbu is indeed not trustworthy, but Qi Xin He Li is truly a man of integrity, loyalty, and responsibility.
Liangyi Hall.
Li Shimin laughed heartily: "With the Tang Dynasty flourishing and all the barbarians submitting, the Qibi tribe coming from Rehai to surrender is a precedent."
Sikong Changsun Wuji was not so excited: "The memorial from the Court of State Ceremonies also said that the Qibi tribe is of bad character and even despises and ostracizes its own Tiele clan."
Li Tai also explicitly mentioned the possibility of Qi Xin's defection and Qi Xin He Li's loyalty to the Tang Dynasty.
Yu Shinan, the Junior Secretary, smiled and said, "This old minister went to see Qibi Heli and found him to be an honest man."
"Once we win over the hearts of the Qibi tribe, they can leave or stay as they see fit."
However, the place of resettlement was clearly the work of Dou Fengjie, exuding a wicked charm.
However, it's not necessarily a bad thing for the Sunbo tribe to fight against the Qibi tribe.
After discussion between the emperor and his ministers, Qi Xin and He Li were appointed as Left General of the Third Rank Army, the same position as Master Zhang.
Each of the Sixteen Guards consisted of one Grand General and two Generals.
"It is said that the Duke of Zan is still tirelessly searching for a consort for Princess Yongjia."
A slight smile appeared on Changsun Wuji's chubby face.
Laughter filled the Liangyi Hall.
As the laughter subsided, Gao Shilian, the Minister of Personnel, raised his eyebrows: "The Prince of Yue's Minister of Ceremonies acts with method and discipline, not bad."
He wasn't praising Li Tai for his abilities, but rather for Li Tai's skillful use of his officials, bringing them together as a cohesive unit.
Li Tai did not give orders on matters he did not understand, but instead humbly accepted the opinions of his subordinates and cautiously added his own insights.
Born into a noble family and holding a high-ranking official position at a young age, it is already remarkable that he can remain so calm and composed.
Feng Dexia, the Honglu Cheng with ulterior motives, was sent to Yanqi by Li Taiyuan and would not return for at least half a year.
Li Tai's actions were truly astonishing if he hadn't received guidance from others.
Even with Su Xu's guidance, it's quite admirable that Li Tai is able to readily accept good advice.
It's worth noting that even Emperor Li Shimin sometimes refused to accept advice.
Li Shimin chuckled: "How about next spring, we let that stubborn donkey Dou Fengjie be one of the examiners for the imperial harem?"
Several pairs of eyes fell on Gao Shilian in turn.
Unfortunately, the selection process for the imperial examinations and the selection of candidates for the imperial examinations is currently under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel.
The difference is that the imperial examination was managed by the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, while the tribute examination was conducted by the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
The imperial examinations were a selection of talents by the government of more than 300 prefectures. Three people were selected from the upper prefectures each year, and one person was selected from the lower prefectures each year. In addition to the six categories of Xiucai, Mingjing, Jinshi, Minglu, Mingzi, and Mingsuan, there were also the Maocai category for extraordinary talents and the Xiaoti Litian category for those who valued good character.
Gao Shilian thought for a moment: "The Assistant Minister of Personnel is too busy. How about we ask the Duke of Zan to take charge of the imperial examinations as well?"
Among those recommended by local officials, there were also many who were merely filling in the numbers, so careful selection was necessary.
Otherwise, if an incident occurs where "the father is recommended for the position of filial and incorruptible official but lives separately from his father," it would be quite a spectacle.
Gao Shilian, an old-fashioned man, was concerned about his reputation.
It's hard to say how well Dou Fengjie read books, but his judgment of people is quite good, unlike those who are all show and no substance.
Li Shimin specifically requested Dou Fengjie to participate in the imperial examinations and the tribute examinations, intending to compensate him by preventing Dou Fengjie from doing anything as absurd as marrying Princess Yongjia to a horse captain.
As long as Dou Fengjie doesn't go too far, Li Shimin doesn't mind letting him stir up trouble.
Tsk, what a coincidence! Zhang Xizang, the male favorite of Princess Yongjia, the younger sister of the emperor, happened to be going through the Tongzhou imperial examination and just happened to run into Dou Fengjie's hands.
Li Shimin wanted to see whether Dou Fengjie would take his anger out on Zhang Xizang or remain impartial.
"Isn't the emperor that old yet?"
Dou Fengjie's words almost made Yin Hongzhi, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, lose his composure.
This brat actually dared to question whether the emperor was senile!
"Young Heavenly Official, please look upon me. I am neither old nor virtuous. What merit or ability do I possess to become an examiner for the imperial examinations?"
"Ask Changsun Shaoqing and Cheng Zhangke again how I performed at the Imperial Academy."
Dou Fengjie didn't know what to say. Li Shimin wasn't Emperor Meile, so how could he come up with such a wild idea?
"This is beyond my jurisdiction. The Emperor, the Minister of Works, and the Minister of Heaven all agree on this matter. What can a mere Vice Minister of Personnel say?"
Yin Hongzhi spoke in a sarcastic tone.
Li Tai chuckled: "Serves you right! All you ever think about is finding a husband for the Princess!"
Although the King of Yue was not old, he was very shrewd and saw through Li Shimin's intentions at a glance.
The examiners were there to give Dou Fengjie seniority and also to shut him up. Li Shimin didn't want to hear Dou Fengjie trying to arrange a marriage for Princess Yongjia again—what kind of behavior was that!
Yin Hongzhi took a sip of tea, glanced at Dou Fengjie's reluctant expression, and couldn't help but laugh: "There's no need to worry so much. The chief examiner is the Assistant Minister of Personnel, and there are several other examiners assisting. At most, the Duke of Zanguo will just fill in the gaps and ask a question."
Dou Fengjie understood. He was just there to fill a quota; it didn't matter whether he was there or not. At most, he could only set one test question, an insignificant one.