Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 134 Su Lie
Li Chengqian summoned Gao Shilian, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others to the Xiande Hall of the Eastern Palace to discuss the matter of ennobling Sun Simiao into a marquis.

Everyone knew that it was the prince who wanted to commend Sun Simiao.

The matter was not complicated. Li Chengqian did what he should do and performed what he should do.

Li Shimin's lack of objection to Li Xiaogong's running of the Second Textile Machinery Company was tantamount to his acquiescence, which meant agreement.

This discussion was just a formality. The prince gave some instructions, and then several people went to Taiji Palace to go through the procedures and report the matter.

"Mr. Sun has indeed made a contribution this time."

Li Shimin first affirmed Sun Simiao's contribution, and then said: "He has always been famous, with superb medical skills, and has saved countless people in the world."

"I had always wanted to make him an official, but he refused."

"To confer him the title of nobility now is also a recognition of his contributions to the Tang Dynasty."

Hear the strings and know the elegant meaning.

Everyone understood the hidden meaning in his words. Saving the people of the world was an achievement, but curing the prince's foot disease was the greatest achievement for the Tang Dynasty.

The prince asked for credit for Sun Simiao. His other motives were unclear, but it must have been because he cured his foot disease.

This is equivalent to instantly changing the image of the crown prince from lame and negative to glorious and positive.

If this isn’t a great achievement, then what is?
The prince wants a reward, and your majesty also wants a reward.

But we can’t bring this matter up, otherwise how will we explain it to the prince?
Everyone can only pretend to be ignorant even though they know the truth.

There is no problem in being granted a title of nobility.

So the next thing to discuss is what kind of title to be given.

When Li Shimin suggested that his ministers discuss the matter.

The commended team of one hundred people returning from the north has arrived in Chang'an.

This time, the Ministry of Rites came out to greet them.

A simple ceremony was held and a series of subsequent arrangements were made.

Sun Simiao met Li Chengqian in the Eastern Palace the next day.

"Master Sun, you should have gained a lot from your return this time, right?" Li Chengqian asked with a smile.

"I have benefited a lot and learned a lot from this trip to the army."

Sun Simiao was greatly impressed and was able to compile a medical book to provide guidance.

“Practice reveals the truth.”

Li Chengqian knew that the old man's trip was worthwhile, and it proved too many things. "Mr. Sun is a master in combining theory with practice."

"I feel very relieved to leave Jishiguan to you."

Someone who can handle both theory and practice.

This is truly a dual-purpose top talent.

As long as the old man could still move, he really didn't have to worry too much about errors in theory and practice in medicine.

Of course, mistakes are allowed.

There is no such thing as a 100% successful theory or practice.

Just try to minimize the chances of error.

Walking in the back garden of the East Palace, Sun Simiao kept observing the prince's steps and felt very pleased.

He must be proud to have improved the prince's foot disease to this extent.

"I'll give you credit."

Li Chengqian said as he walked: "Perhaps during the commendation ceremony, His Majesty will confer you the title of Marquis."

what?
Sun Simiao looked incredulous and shocked.

"Your Highness, how can I..."

That's a title of nobility.

Sun Simiao has always been indifferent to fame and fortune and is not troubled by worldly affairs.

Otherwise, with his medical skills, he had been active in Chang'an, curing the pain and suffering of high-ranking officials, princes and ministers. What kind of transcendent status and position could he not have obtained?
Even if he didn't want it, from Li Shimin to the ministers, who wouldn't support him?
But he didn't, and he kept working among the people, which shows that he was not interested in high office and wealth.

Even so, he knew what being a marquis meant.

He never expected that the prince would push him so much and ask for the title of marquis for him.

The implications of this are too great.

"I know you don't care about these."

"But when you go out, you have to have an identity."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Since you are an official in the court, you will inevitably have to deal with others."

"Without an identity, there is still something missing."

"After you are conferred the title of Marquis, it will be of great help to both you and Jishi Hall."

He turned around and saw that Sun Simiao was still in a daze, so he said softly, "I can be your umbrella and protect Jishi Hall from wind and rain."

"But I can't do everything myself."

"So, you have to be independent as well. As a leader in medicine, you have to solve any problems you encounter on your own first."

The Jishiguan was established in the Eastern Palace, and he was also the one who invited Sun Simiao.

It is an institution of the Eastern Palace.

Sheltering from wind and rain is not a problem, it is what he should do. After all, Jishiguan is still very young and immature and has not grown up yet.

But everything depends on him, so as the crown prince, he doesn't need to do anything else and should just focus on medicine?

This is so unrealistic.

When will medicine truly grow and have the influence it should have?

Therefore, there must be someone who can stand up.

If you encounter a big problem and can't solve it, you can come to me again.

You have to ask me to step in for all the trivial matters. Am I being too dependent on you?

Sun Simiao is the best choice.

There were many plans to make him a marquis, and this was one of them.

"only……."

Sun Simiao showed a worried look on his face and said, "I know it is not easy to be conferred a title of nobility. I am afraid that Your Highness will be embarrassed and criticized."

"Ha ha!"

Li Chengqian chuckled and said, "Don't worry about that. I won't fight a battle I'm not sure of."

"Don't worry, I have arranged everything."

"However, I have to tell you in advance that your title of marquis is different from that of an ordinary marquis. You will not have any fiefdom."

"You have to be clear-headed and not have any emotions."

Sun Simiao was startled. Marquis without food? This was the first time he heard of it.

But on second thought, I wonder how much the prince must have done to be awarded the title of nobility.

"Your Highness knows me and doesn't care about these things, but I understand how much responsibility I have to shoulder."

"It doesn't matter whether you have a fief or not, as long as you can do the work."

This is what Li Chengqian admires about the old man. He doesn’t care about fame or fortune, he just wants to get things done.

But if you want to get things done without fame and fortune, it will be very difficult.

After Sun Simiao left, Li Chengqian asked Changsun Chong whether King Jiangxia Li Daozon had left the palace.

"not yet."

"Go and keep an eye on it. When King Jiangxia leaves the palace, please come to the East Palace immediately. I have something to ask him."

"Yes!"

King Jiangxia frowned slightly. He didn't expect that after his trip to the north, something so big would happen in Chang'an.

Was Sun Simiao granted the title of nobility?

Why did this big guy agree to it?
Just now, Your Majesty asked him why Sun Simiao was conferred the title of marquis, which was actually telling him that the title of marquis had been decided and would not be changed.

Even His Majesty has this attitude.

What about everyone else?
He doesn't know yet.

"Greetings to King Jiangxia."

"The East Palace summons you, please go."

A eunuch waited until he left the palace and then stepped forward and said.

"Oh?"

Li Daozon was surprised. Could it be that His Majesty said that the Crown Prince would do ideological work on him again?
Sun Simiao.

What a great honor.

Chang Sun Chong was waiting at the palace gate. When he saw Li Daozon, he immediately welcomed him in.

"I pay my respects to the Crown Prince and respectfully ask about His Majesty's health."

"Guan!"

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Uncle, please don't be polite. Please take a seat!"

Li Daozon is very young, only 42 years old. Among the old ministers, he can be considered a young man.

However, after being baptized by the north, it looks a bit dusty and weathered.

The scenery of the north is really inspiring.

"I wonder why your highness summoned me?"

Li Dao Zong asked.

"I have called three provinces and six ministries to discuss matters. My uncle is in the north and doesn't know some things, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk to him and listen to his thoughts."

"Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

Li Chengqian talked about the emperor's disciples, teaching, and other things.

Li Daozon was listening, but he was confused. The prince didn't seem to mention the matter of being conferred a title of nobility.

Finally, he understood the prince's purpose.

"I have seen the list of the hundred people commended."

"The candidates submitted previously had personnel changes later."

Li Chengqian asked: "Why is this?"

"Your Highness, what do you mean..." Li Daozon looked hesitant.

"Su Lie, Su Dingfang!"

Li Chengqian said: "I think his military achievements are extraordinary. He fought bravely and led his soldiers to attack the Xueyantuo army several times, killing many prisoners."

"In the first list submitted, he was at the top, but in the end, he was suddenly gone."

"Why?"

Su Lie, Su Dingfang.

This time he accompanied Li Ji to the north and made considerable military achievements.

Li Chengqian spotted him when he was looking at the list of 100 people to be commended.

However, he did not participate in specific military affairs and only paid attention to them without any other ideas.

But when the list was submitted a second time, they were surprised to find that Su Lie was missing.

This is strange.

According to Su Lie's military achievements, he could be in the top ten. No matter who is missing, he can't be absent.

There was no specific explanation, and he just disappeared from the list so abruptly.

It would be strange if Li Chengqian didn't have doubts.

Originally, a military general like Su Lie was excellent in all aspects, but it was a big problem that he was not reused during the Zhenguan Dynasty.

Li Shimin was not so blind as to fail to judge people.

It seemed that there was an invisible force suppressing him, preventing him from standing out.

This time it was very obvious.

As long as Su Lie came to Chang'an and showed up in front of Li Shimin, and found this precious jade, how could he not have a heart of admiration for talent? Would he not know how to use people wisely?
But this time he was eliminated and caused trouble under the noses of Li Shimin and his crown prince.

Another thing is that Su Lie is Li Jing's disciple. Who would dare to risk offending Li Jing and suppress Su Lie?
"Your Highness, there is something else going on here."

Li Daozong explained: "Su Dingfang was implicated by his own soldiers, and he failed to find out the truth the first time, so he reported it to him."

"The second time, we found out that his men had hidden valuables, so we eliminated him."

Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes slightly, this statement didn't hold water.

If this is really the case, Su Lie should be beheaded. It shouldn't be so easy to just remove him from the list.

Moreover, as Su Lie is Li Jing's direct disciple and has received the true teachings, it shouldn't be that he can't even control his subordinates, right?

Li Jing didn't even remind Su Dingfang about things that the court hated?
Then he is an incompetent master and cannot be considered as a personal disciple, because he does not care about this disciple at all.

Ok?
Sudden.

He came to his senses.

He glanced at Li Dao Zong meaningfully.

"I see. I know now."

"It's a pity that such a brave general was implicated by his subordinates."

(End of this chapter)