Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 171 The Usefulness of Luo Xun

Luo Xun realized three meanings from Gao Ming's words just now.

First, Gao Ming valued his son.

Second, Gao Ming valued his son very much.

Third, Gao Ming valued his son very much.

Thinking of this, Luo Xun felt that his heart had collapsed.

"Uh...His Royal Highness, my son is only five years old this year!"

In order to emphasize the age of his son, Luo Xun also stretched out a slap, indicating that his son is indeed only five years old, and he is a kid.

But to his disappointment, Gao Ming's expression was normal at this time, there was nothing wrong with it, and he asked him instead.

"Yeah, is there anything wrong with your son being five years old?"

"..."

Hearing Gao Ming's words, the corners of Luo Xun's mouth twitched twice, and then he smiled reluctantly towards Gao Ming.

"Uh...His Royal Highness, in fact, I came to Chang'an this time to participate in Chunwei, but it's a pity..."

Before he finished speaking, Gao Ming waved his hand.

"It's a pity that I didn't pass the exam, didn't I fail? Hahahaha!"

"..."

Faced with Gao Minghao's relentless attack and ridicule, Luo Xun blushed again.

"His Royal Highness, I...I..."

If it wasn't for Gao Ming sitting across from him, Luo Xun really wanted to leave, but when he thought of Gao Ming's status as the crown prince, he could only stand where he was. For a moment, he was so ashamed that he wanted to find a hole in the ground and turn in.

Looking at Luo Xun's look of shame and anger, Gao Ming also realized that what he said just now was a little too much, so he quickly came to Luo Xun's side with a smile on his face, and then patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, although you failed the imperial examination this time, I'm still optimistic about you."

Hearing Gao Ming's words, a glimmer of hope flashed across Luo Xun's face.

"Prince, what do you mean...do you think I'm useful?"

Seeing Luo Xun's expression of a thousand-mile horse bumping into Bo Le, Gao Ming immediately nodded with relief.

"Of course, how can you be useless, you are very useful to my Tang Dynasty!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Luo Xun was almost moved to tears.

"Xiaosheng Hanchuang has studied hard for 16 years, and now he has failed the rankings no less than three times. He already wanted to give up, but now that he can hear His Highness the Crown Prince's words, Xiaosheng will definitely not disappoint His Highness's trust. I will not give up. I will definitely become someone useful to Datang!"

Looking at Luo Xun who was full of fighting spirit, Gao Ming blinked his eyes immediately.

"Uh...Actually, even if you give up the imperial examination, you have already become a useful person to Datang!"

As soon as Gao Ming's voice fell, Luo Xun suddenly showed doubts on his face.

"Huh? You have already become a person useful to the Tang Dynasty without the imperial examination? His Royal Highness, Xiaosheng doesn't quite understand what he said!"

Seeing Luo Xun's bewildered face, Gao Ming patted him on the shoulder again.

"Your usefulness lies in the fact that you gave birth to a son and named him King Luo Bin. From now on, as long as you protect him, care for him, educate him, and let him grow up healthy, your mission is complete. As for whether you take the imperial examination or not, it doesn’t really matter.”

"..."

After hearing Gao Ming's words, Luo Xun immediately despaired of this world, and even his gaze became dull.

"I, Luo Xun Hanchuang, have studied hard for 16 years. Could it be that my only purpose is to carry on the family line?"

Seeing Luo Xun's mentally traumatized appearance, Gao Ming immediately began to reflect on whether what he just said was too much.

After thinking for a while, Gao Ming suddenly realized that the scholars of this era are different from those of later generations. Their life is to pass the imperial examination and then become an official as their ideal in life. What he said just now undoubtedly denied Luo Xun’s life value. It is indeed cruel.

"Tsk, since he wants to be an official so much, then I'll let him be an official. Who said he is King Luo Bin's father!"

Thinking of this, Gao Ming immediately patted Luo Xun's shoulder again.

"Hey, Luo Xun, you took the imperial examination to become an official, right? It's simple. You don't need to take the imperial examination. I'll let you become an official directly. What do you think of the county magistrate?"

"what?"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Luo Xun was stunned.

"His Royal Highness, what do you mean, let me be the county magistrate without the imperial examination?"

Seeing Luo Xun's surprised look, Gao Ming smiled and nodded.

"That's right, I want you to be the county magistrate. There are six counties in Jinzhou. You can choose where you want to be the county magistrate. The prince will not joke with you about this. You can go to Jinzhou to take up the post now. I will immediately send Someone go get your wife and son!"

Being a county magistrate without taking the imperial examination was a free choice. After listening to Gao Ming's words, Luo Xun was once again dumbfounded.

Luo Xun's feeling at this time is probably like a person in later generations who has taken the civil service examination many times in a row, but failed the written examination every time. Just when he was about to give up, he was suddenly rejected by the country's second leader Summoned, and then said that he can directly become the county magistrate without taking the exam.

This is simply a super surprise!
Luo Xun felt that today was like a dream. First, a penny entered the most prestigious Tang Royal Club, and then he was able to drink tea with the current Crown Prince. Finally, His Royal Highness said that he would be an official directly without taking the imperial examination. , All of these made Luo Xun feel like he was in a dream.

"I won't really dream again, will I? Your Highness, will you hit me?"

Hearing Luo Xun's words, Gao Ming was taken aback for a moment, and then showed a bright smile.

"This is the first time I have heard such a request, well, since you have said so, then I will satisfy you, tremble, mortal!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Ming immediately stretched out his right hand, and slapped Luo Xun with a big ear.

"Snapped!"

"what!"

With a clear and loud slap, Luo Xun's left face immediately swelled up. Seeing this scene, Gao Ming quickly supported Luo Xun's shoulder, and then asked him with concern.

"How is it? Do you want to come again?"

"..."

Looking at the shocked Luo Xun, Gao Ming rolled up his sleeves again.

"Just now I hit your left cheek, you may feel a little unbalanced now, but you don't have to worry, as long as you stretch out your right cheek and let me hit you, then you must be balanced, believe me, I am sure about the strength I am still very confident in my grasp!"

Looking at Gao Ming who was rolling up his sleeves and still looking eager to try, Luo Xun immediately reacted. He covered his face while shaking his head desperately.

"No, no, no... No need, His Royal Highness, Xiaosheng... I already understand that I am not dreaming!"

Hearing Luo Xun's words, Gao Ming immediately put down his sleeves in frustration, then raised his chin towards Luo Xun.

"Okay, now that you understand, save this slap for next time. What do you think now, do you want to go to Jinzhou to be the county magistrate?"

"want!"

As soon as Gao Ming's voice fell, Luo Xun immediately nodded his head like a chicken chopping rice.

"Xiaosheng... No, the official will leave for Jinzhou to take office today, and the official's wife and children will bother His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Hearing his promise, Gao Ming immediately slapped the table, and burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha, okay, I like happy people, come here, call me Hegan Chengji!"

"Yes!"

Following Gao Ming's order, a hundred cavalry guard who was not far behind him immediately went to call Hegan Chengji over.

After Hegan Chengji arrived, he bowed his hands to Gao Ming immediately.

"What orders does His Royal Highness have!"

Gao Ming was in a good mood at this time, and when he saw Hegan Chengji coming, he immediately laughed.

"Haha, Aji, you came at a good time. I have something for you to do. You go and arrange two people. Find someone to escort Luo Xun to Jinzhou today, and then tell Li Goudan to arrange a county magistrate for Luo Xun. , just say I said it."

"Yes, this subordinate understands. This subordinate will send someone to send Luozhi County to Jinzhou. Does His Royal Highness have any other orders?"

Hearing Hegan Chengji's words, Gao Ming nodded in satisfaction.

"It's very good not to be arrogant or impetuous. One more thing is that Luo Xun's wife and children are all in Wuzhou, the east of Jiangnan. You go and bring them to Jinzhou to meet Luo Xun. Send a few more people to escort them. Don't do anything wrong." Mishap, especially Luo Xun's son, King Luo Bin, if he loses a poor family, I will cut off your head."

Seeing Gao Ming's seriousness, Hegan Chengji's expression also turned serious.

"Yes, His Royal Highness, I will definitely do my best. If there is a mistake, I am willing to come and see you."

At this time, Gao Ming was drinking tea with a teacup, when he heard what Hegan Chengji said, Gao Ming smiled and nodded.

"Well, it sounds okay. If you succeed in this matter, I won't treat you badly, but if you mess up the matter, even if you don't raise your head to see me, I will let other people raise your head." Your head came to see me, what I mean, do you understand?"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, He Gan Chengji's pupils shrank all of a sudden, and he knelt down on one knee with a "plop", and then clasped his fists at Gao Ming.

"The subordinate understands! The subordinate obeys the order!"

Luo Xun stood aside, looking at the scene in front of him, a look of horror appeared on his face.

"It seems that His Highness the Crown Prince really values ​​King Bin. Not only did he give me an official position as a county magistrate, but he also sent his elite escorts. But why?"

It's a pity that Gao Ming didn't know what Luo Xun was thinking in his heart. If he knew, he would definitely tell Luo Xun—just like the 21st century, the seventh century also lacked talents.

In Gao Ming's view, King Luo Bin is undoubtedly the future talent of Datang.

According to historical records, King Luo Bin wasted his whole life. Although he entered the officialdom, he was always depressed, but when Wu Zetian came to power, he was willing to run for the royal family of Li at the risk of beheading. His son didn't have the guts of him.

As the saying goes, "The true heart is seen in adversity", and Gao Ming likes talented fools and loyalists like Luo Binwang very much. It doesn't matter if you are younger, because they are more malleable!

Thinking of this, Gao Ming suddenly thought of Wu Zetian, and he was startled.

"According to historical records, Wu Zetian should have entered the palace by now, right? Or should I act first?"

(End of this chapter)