The God-Level Prodigal Son of the Tang Dynasty

Oh my god, someone told me before that the head of the Cui family in Qinghe was detained at Mingde Gate. I didn't believe it at first. He is the head of a noble family. Who dares to detain him?

But I didn't expect it to be true.

God, do I have something wrong with my eyes today.

Sir, times have changed. This city of Chang'an is no longer the days when the aristocratic families were misbehaving.

These merchants actually hugged the thighs of County Duke Zhao. Even the head of the Cui family in Qinghe would arrest them at will. There are probably not many such people in the entire Chang'an City.

Isn't that right? Previously, these merchants were begging grandpa and grandma to collect tolls one by one, but no one paid any attention to them.

I was even punished severely for this matter before. Today, I have completely turned around.

It's a pity that the convoy of the Young Master of Dali Temple left early. Otherwise, there might be something better to see.

This county magistrate is really awesome. You see, that one is not paying obediently, but fortunately, the toll fee is only two cents for one person and one horse.

At the gate of Mingde Gate, the people watching did not disperse immediately.

Instead, more and more people came to see the head of the Qinghe Cui family being tied up here.

Anyway, this is not something you encounter often.

Luo Tong found a stool for Zhao Chen and sat near the city gate.

The motorcades and caravans going out and into the city changed from their previous arrogance and lined up to pay tolls obediently.

Thank you, Mr. County Duke, for making the decision for us. Businessmen Huang Zhi and Zhao Chen bowed and saluted, their faces full of reverence.

Zhao Chen only glanced at him, nodded, and said nothing.

The days of guarding the city gate are boring, but fortunately, Zhao Chen doesn't have to stand there himself.

The students in the academy are very dedicated to doing everything beautifully.

He just needs to sit here.

Li Ruoshuang brought food to Zhao Chen at noon, but

It really makes these guys jealous to death.

Everyone seems to already know that Zhao Chen is sitting at Mingde Gate.

The day is about to pass, and no more Chang'an City officials' carriages pass by here.

Zhao Chen couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

I wonder if I should guard another city gate tomorrow!

As night approached, the number of people entering and leaving the city gate gradually became less and less.

However, a motorcade suddenly appeared outside the city. Looking from a distance, it was the motorcade of the Dali Temple Shaoqing who left the city in the morning.

…

Your Majesty, I heard that Zhao Chen stopped Cui Yushi and the head of the Cui family in Qinghe today at Mingde Gate.

Because the head of the Cui family in Qinghe refused to apologize to those merchants, Zhao Chen is still holding him at the city gate for the people to watch. He fainted so many times.

I wonder if I should send someone over to ask Zhao Chen to release him. The Cui family of Qinghe is a wealthy family after all. There is no need for Zhao Chen to make enemies for himself frequently.

In Ganquan Hall, Queen Changsun came here specially.

Seeing that the emperor was dealing with government affairs, he didn't care whether he would be disturbed or not, so he walked over and spoke to him.

What happened at Mingde Gate today was not only known to Chang'an City, but also to the imperial palace.

Queen Changsun also heard what the maids around her were talking about, and only then did she know what was happening outside.

Came here in a hurry.

Li Shimin put down his pen and took a sip of tea in a leisurely manner.

He said slowly, I have just learned about this. Zhao Chen was wronged in the court yesterday, so let him vent his anger today. Otherwise, with that kid's temperament that would even dare to kill Cui Yan, who knows what trouble he will cause. .”

Let him vent his anger to protect the people in the court.

Some ministers.

In addition, Maid Guanyin, do you know that the merchants' repair of Suzaku Avenue was decided after I discussed it with the officials.

I have subsidized the officials' so-called tolls in addition to their salaries, but those guys, one by one, look down on the merchants from the bottom of their hearts.

I spent money, and I also got a bad reputation because of them being dishonest.

They need a ruthless person to deal with it, otherwise they will really treat me as a fool!

The emperor asked Zhao Chen to go to Mingdemen to defend the city, which meant just that.

The first one was because he had to deal with Zhao Chen in the court yesterday.

Secondly, he wanted Zhao Chen to vent his anger.

As for the third reason, the emperor himself was very dissatisfied with the officials in the court.

The salaries of officials in Chang'an City have been increased so that they don't have to pay for the toll out of their own pockets.

But these guys want any money.

It doesn't matter if you bully the merchants, but what makes the emperor most intolerable is that no one pays tolls.

It's as if Li Shimin is a liar.

What was promised at the beginning is now passively broken by those merchants.

Is this a big deal?

The emperor felt that if he didn't punish these people severely, nothing he could say would work in the future.

Does Zhao Chen know what His Majesty means? Queen Changsun still felt uneasy.

If this quarrel continues, won't Zhao Chen fall out with most of the officials in the court?

With enemies all over the dynasty, how will Zhao Chen gain a foothold in the future?

That kid is very clever. Most of the time, I just need a look and he will understand, if nothing else. This is why I like that kid so much.

Cui

Yan's death shocked everyone at Zhao Chen's methods. He was the best choice to do this at this time.

After this time, Zhao Chen will leave an indelible impression on all the courtiers. As long as he applies some favors, it will be easy for people to defect to him, so for Zhao Chen, this is a good thing.

Mr. Guanyin, I'm really worried about that boy. Tell me, if Zhao Chen knows his identity in the future, will he be moved to tears when he thinks about today? Li Shimin said with a smile, looking quite contented.

I'm afraid that Your Majesty will give Zhao Chen that childish kick again. Empress Changsun chuckled.

How is it possible? I am the emperor and my mind can encompass the whole world. How could I be so angry with that boy? Come on, come with me to Mingdemen. Li Shimin stood up and said to Queen Changsun.

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Sir, this is the motorcade of the Young Minister of Dali Temple. Fang Yi had sharp eyes and saw the motorcade entering the city gate at a glance, but he looked a little embarrassed.

The Shaoqing of Dali Temple, whose status is only lower than that of the Qing of Dali Temple, controls the world's criminal and prison proceedings.

This position is very important, and the network is also very wide.

It is not comparable to the Cui family of Qinghe, which has gradually declined.

It is not something Cui Yushi can compare with.

Fang Yizhi even wanted to persuade Zhao Chen and Dali Temple Minister to leave the convoy alone.

However, he still didn't know how to say this.

So he had no choice but to wink at Qin Huaiyu.

Cheng Chumo is an impulsive guy. He does whatever Zhao Chen says and seldom considers the consequences.

But Qin Huaiyu is different, he is much more cautious.

The relationship with Zhao Chen is also very close. He advised him to be better than himself!

Qin Huaiyu also understood what Fang Yizhi meant. He walked to Zhao Chen and lowered his head and said, Zhao Da, it's getting late. Why don't you go back and rest first? We will guard this place...