Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

but……

This gives these officials enormous power.

The heads of the three provinces were already prime ministers; if they were also in charge of reviewing memorials, their power would almost rival that of a regent.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but shake his head.

No! I have to remind that unfilial son.

"Crescent Moon! Go! Bring that rebellious son here!"

"promise!"

Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, Canyue immediately accepted the order and left.

However, not long after, Canyue hurriedly returned.

Seeing that Canyue had returned alone, Li Shimin couldn't help but frown.

"Where is that unfilial son? Why did you come back alone?"

Upon hearing this, Canyue spoke with a strange expression:

"His Highness the Crown Prince said it's after get off work hours now, and we can discuss it tomorrow when we come to work!"

boom!

Upon hearing this answer, Li Shimin immediately slammed his fist on the table.

"You unfilial son! You scoundrel! I summoned him, and he dares not come?!"

Seeing his emperor's furious expression, Canyue subconsciously stepped aside, adopting an indifferent attitude as if it were none of her business.

Anyway, His Majesty has been like this for more than just a day or two.

It's just impotent rage. He'll be fine after crying to the Empress for a while.

No big problem!!!

……

Meanwhile, at the Eastern Palace.

Li Chengqian couldn't help but exclaim how exciting it was to see the system interface flashing wildly.

"Hahaha! That's awesome!"

The backyard of the Eastern Palace.

Li Chengqian had a vegetable garden cultivated here, and then planted the potato seeds provided by the system.

Looking at the vegetable patch in front of him, which had not yet turned green at all, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile slightly.

Once this batch of seedlings has grown, we can plant two more rounds in Huangzhuang and then promote its cultivation.

At that time, the lives of the people of the Tang Dynasty will be better.

Li Chengqian dared not say that potatoes would stop people from going hungry.

Even though potatoes and sweet potatoes were introduced in later dynasties, people still starved to death in China.

All he can do now is try his best to make life a little better for the people!

Li Qingya, looking at the vegetable garden with a face full of curiosity, said:

"My lord, can those clods of dirt really be eaten?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but pat her little head and say:

"Sure! And this stuff doesn't have high soil requirements; it can be grown in many places!"

"Can it be grown on the grassland?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian was immediately taken aback.

He looked at the curious Li Qingya and nodded.

"It's possible, but it's best not to!"

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's answer, Qingya couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but patiently explain.

"If potatoes are planted on a large scale on the grasslands, it may cause grassland degradation, which could result in large areas of grassland turning into desert."

When the Tang Dynasty completely conquers the grasslands in the future, we can transport grain from the Central Plains to the grasslands, and the grasslands will exchange it for leather, horses, meat, and dairy products.

Upon hearing her husband's hypothesis, Li Qingya couldn't help but dance with excitement.

"Great! Great! Then we'll start by attacking Ashinabu, and I'll lead the way for Your Highness!!! Hehe!"

Seeing the little girl's excited expression, Li Chengqian couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

She truly is my woman; she's even more filial than I am!

……

Time flies, and the imperial examinations are just around the corner.

Students from all over the country flocked to the capital, Chang'an, and the streets and alleys were filled with many unfamiliar faces.

Inside a restaurant in Chang'an.

One man wore a flying fish robe and embroidered spring knife, while the other wore a mask and a bamboo hat, with a horizontal knife hanging at his waist.

The two were Mao Xiang and the Bad Commander.

As for why the two of them ended up together, it can only be said to be fate.

Recently, the number of people in Chang'an has increased significantly, and the city is now a melting pot of all sorts of people. In order to ensure the smooth conduct of the imperial examinations, he ordered the Bad People to strengthen their surveillance of various parts of Chang'an.

The same applies to the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Li Chengqian thought to himself, "I am, after all, the Crown Prince. It would be reasonable for me to help maintain the security of Chang'an, right?"

As a result, the two groups of people clashed directly.

"Heh! So you're the Bad Guy Commander? A cowardly rat hiding his face!"

Mao Xiang couldn't help but mock the masked leader.

However, the Bad Commander was too lazy to waste words with the person in front of him.

The two had faced off before, and it's fair to say that neither could win.

He spoke in a hoarse voice:

"His Majesty has ordered that the Bad People be responsible for maintaining order in Chang'an. You should all return!"

"Heh! Your Emperor can't order us around. The Embroidered Uniform Guard only listens to the Crown Prince!"

"Outrageous! Does the Embroidered Uniform Guard intend to rebel?"

"Heh! What a grand claim! My Imperial Guards are the Emperor's personal troops, how could we be accused of rebellion?"

The Bad Commander was stunned by what the person in front of him said.

You fucking say you don't want to rebel?!

You are the emperor's personal guard, then what are we?

But seeing that the person in front of him showed no sign of backing down, the Bad Commander was at a loss for what to do.

His Majesty specifically instructed us not to easily clash with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, as both are forces of the Tang Dynasty, and it would be bad if either of them were to be lost!

The reason why Mao Xiang had not yet taken action was because Li Chengqian had given him a similar order.

The original words were: "The road to becoming emperor is difficult. The Bad People were also misled by the false emperor. Sooner or later they will all return to my command, Li Chengqian. They will all be my people in the future!"

Looking at the scoundrels in front of him who had been "deceived" by the false emperor, Mao Xiang couldn't help but show a hint of pity.

Tsk tsk tsk! They're so pathetic!

However, seeing Mao Xiang's eyes, the Bad Commander was also completely bewildered.

No? What kind of look is that?

This feels like watching a stray dog?

The Bad Guys and the Embroidered Uniform Guards were locked in a stalemate.

Left with no other choice, the city of Chang'an decided to establish a single office for each family.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard was in charge of the area east of Zhuque Avenue, while the Bad People were in charge of the area west of Zhuque Avenue.

That way everyone can easily report back.

Time flies.

On this day, the imperial examinations began.

The entrance to the examination hall was packed with people.

Below are all students who came to participate in the spring imperial examination.

Zhang Heng was also in the crowd!

"Brother Ziping! With your talent, you are sure to have a place among the top scholars!"

"You flatter me, Your Highness. Your talent will surely make you shine in this year's imperial examination!"

However, upon hearing Zhang Heng's words, the man couldn't help but sigh softly.

"It's not that easy. Nowadays, powerful families are very influential. Seventy percent of the students participating in the imperial examinations are from powerful families, and most of the officials in the Hanlin Academy who review the papers are also from powerful families."

For students from poor families like us, how easy is it to get ahead!

Upon hearing his words, Zhang Heng couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Brother Binwang, don't worry. This year's imperial examination will probably be the fairest ever. Just do your best!"

Upon hearing Zhang Heng's words, Ma Zhou couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. He didn't understand why Zhang Heng was so confident, since the other party was from a poor family just like him!

P.S.: Ahem! Ma Zhou, courtesy name Binwang, don't misunderstand, he didn't write "goose"!