Although Wu Zetian has not yet become the only female emperor in history, she is already one of the two saints known to the world and actually holds the supreme authority of the Tang Dynasty. However, when looking at Xue Shao, she is like the mother of many girls, using a "future mother-in-law" mentality and eyes.

Just from the appearance, Xue Shao undoubtedly satisfied Wu Zetian. But women of this era, especially those with noble families who chose their husbands, valued first not appearance, but the man's family and bloodline. Wu Zetian wanted to choose a son-in-law for Princess Taiping, the pearl in her hand, not only could she not avoid the vulgarity but was even more picky.

The Xue family in Hedong has always been a traditional marriage family of the royal family of the Li family. In addition, Xue Shao's mother was the legitimate princess of the royal family of the Li family. In the eyes of Wu Zetian and many people, such a handsome young man named Xue was born specifically to "marry a princess".

Of course, it is far from enough to have a bloodline and outstanding appearance. Wu Zetian has always been a "manager". She would never decide the life of her precious daughter based on some hearsay rumors and false things, otherwise there would not be so many unsuccessful prince consorts in the previous list.

Today's summons are almost equivalent to an interview and political review by Wu Zetian, the future mother-in-law, who gave Xue Shao an interview and political review. Before that, I don't know how many "Quansang" who are as noble as Xue Shao, who are outstanding in appearance and have outstanding talents and talent, were eliminated by this picky and harsh future mother-in-law.

"Xue Shao, you have made a special contribution to the rescue of the princess in the Dragon Shou Pond a few days ago. You should give me a reward." Wu Zetian gave the "test question". Her voice was a very calm and majestic "official tone" that seemed to have no personal emotions. He said, "What kind of reward do you want?"

Xue Shao understood that as the queen who held power and had a lot of troubles, she would not have to personally take charge of how to reward a person with a minor skill. The current problem is undoubtedly examining the "three views" of the alternative son-in-law.

"The Empress of the Heavenly Empress, I want a single official position." Xue Shao's answer was also quite concise without any thought.

Wu Zetian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

Xue Shao's answer was completely beyond her expectations. Logically speaking, 99% of civil and military officials would shirk their politeness to such rewards in person, saying a kind word of "loyalty to the emperor and serve the country", and then with a deserving attitude, he had to accept the rewards.

There are fewer people who think that they are willing to speak up and ask for rewards.

Wu Zetian suddenly became more curious about the handsome young man in front of him and said, "What kind of official position do you want?"

Xue Shao said calmly: "I want to ride a horse and whip to protect the territory and the people of the Tang Dynasty and kill all the invading enemies; or wear strong and hold sharp weapons to guard the Kyoto Palace, and do their best to do whatever they want."

Ask for military officer.

Wu Zetian suddenly felt a sense of relief in his heart.

The reason is very simple. Who would be willing to join the army and serve in the military service today? Not only is it a turbid official who is not very popular, it is also a hard and risky job to fight for life. Even the slightly relaxed and safe imperial guards have to practice diligent positions. Few noble young men are willing to give up a comfortable life and a bright career to take on such hard work.

From this point of view, Xue Shao is not a person who is lazy and greedy for enjoyment, and he is pragmatic and hardworking and has ambitions.

Wu Zetian nodded again without showing any expression, and praised a word in his heart, OK!

If Xue Shao was as polite as 99% of his ministers, or asked for a free official position, Wu Zetian would have thought that Xue Shao had fallen into a worldly inferiority, and thus regarded him as casual.

The reason why Wu Zetian, a famous maverick female politician in history, was able to stand out in the world of patriarchy and become the only queen in history is because of her greatest code of conduct - the typical businessman-style "profit-oriented, pragmatic and avoid falsehoods", "to achieve her goal, use any means", and everything is based on maximization of interests as the standard!

Her values ​​and code of conduct are different from many nobles and nobles nowadays. In the feudal era where Confucianism was deeply rooted in "the morality is the most important thing", she was considered an alternative and strange flower. In addition, her status as a woman was naturally disdainful, ashamed and indulged by the literati and officials of all dynasties. Therefore, more than 90% of the official history books did their best to smear Wu Zetian, and even distorted historical facts.

However, Wu Zetian's three views and code of conduct coincide with the military-style behavior that Xue Shao has always respected!

"Xue Shao, I didn't expect you to be willing to join the army." Wu Zetian continued to say calmly, "Tell me, why?"

Xue Shao bowed his hand and replied, "When the Empress of the Heavenly Queen said, I have already had this ambition. The slut will not starve to death, and the Confucians will ruin their lives. I think that as a man, he should have a passion for life, and he can only express his feelings in the military!"

"If a slut doesn't starve to death, too many Confucians will ruin their lives? That's a good sentence!" Wu Zetian couldn't help but smile with a hint of embarrassment when he heard this, and he didn't say anything.

Xue Shao himself wanted to laugh a little, and he plagiarized a poem by the saint Du Fu when he was not careful. He should not have been born yet... Well, I really didn't mean it!

"If you are strong, you will be strong, but Xue Shao, have you ever thought that you were born in a noble family and how could you join the army?" Wu Zetian said, "The Xue clan in Hedong, especially the Western Ancestor, has brilliant family education, and rigorous style, and many good ministers emerge like stars. Not to mention the distance, my brother Xue Yi was appointed as the Marquis of Hedong County and was appointed as the governor of Jizhou. How could you tolerate your relative brother going to join the army and fall into the inferiority of the turbid official?"

Xue Shao smiled bitterly and bowed: "What the Empress of the Heavenly Queen said is very true. This is exactly what the Empress of the Empress of the Heavenly Queen has always had the ambition to join the army, but cannot solve the constraints of the action. I have long heard that Empress of the Heavenly Queen is wise and can only be appointed by others. Because of this, I dared to ask Empress of the Heavenly Queen to make the decision for the Empress of the Heavenly Queen to make the decision for the Empress of the Emperor and make the meritorious person enter the military journey!"

Wu Zetian was really happy now, and she was amused and laughed.

"Xue Shao, you are so bold!" Wu Zetian said, "How dare you use this palace as a shield?"

Xue Shao quickly bowed, "I don't dare!"

"Why don't you dare? You have already done this!" Wu Zetian's tone was still calm, and he was not showing his emotions. "You have to join the army independently. Many Xue clan elders who are cautious in family education will certainly not agree, and their brothers will strongly oppose it. But if the position of a military officer granted to you by this palace, then many Xue clan elders and your brothers will do whatever they can. Even if they have some complaints, they will only come to this palace, right?"

"Huh... what the Empress of the Heavenly Queen said is not without reason!" Xue Shao said in a panic and hurriedly bowed, "I am thinking about it for the Empress of the Heavenly Queen. I am guilty of being guilty! I will not be this official!"

Wu Zetian felt a little funny. This person was interesting. If he couldn't join the army, he wouldn't become an official! Although he was a little stupid, he was still innocent and sincere and passionate!... Such a man is rare among the nobles of the country!

Xue Shao stood up with his eyebrows down and said with a graceful look. He thought to himself that Aunt Wu was very well maintained. She was already an old lady in her 60s. She looked like a lady in her early forties. She still retained the noble appearance of the superior who was not angry and powerful, and there was no sign of aging. She was such a strange man with a skill in her face!

Wu Zetian thought quietly for a moment.

After living to this day and standing at such a height, Wu Zetian is very clear about one thing: her personal likes and dislikes and wishes are no longer important, and more often they have to consider some external environment and factors. In Wu Zetian's eyes, a man who can be worthy of peace must be liked by Princess Taiping first. In addition, having a background, bloodline, and appearance is far from enough. Knowledge, virtue, ethics and talents are also within the scope of her strict examination.

Of course, the marriage of the royal family has never lacked the connection of political interests. At present, it is reasonable for Wu Zetian to use Princess Taiping's marriage to improve and strengthen her relationship with the Li royal family to consolidate her status. Of course, more importantly, Emperor Li Zhi also had this intention. The nephew of the emperor married the princess was an old custom in Li Tang.

After all, he is still in the Li family's world, and Emperor Li Zhi is still in power. Although Wu Zetian has already taken over the power of the court, as long as Li Zhi does not die for a day, she will always be an insurmountable barrier.

From many aspects, Wu Zetian thought that Xue Shao in front of him seemed to be a very suitable candidate for the prince consort. Not only was he satisfied, but His Majesty the Emperor would be satisfied.

However, even if Wu Zetian praised Xue Shao's ambition to join the army, he could not agree to his request for military officers. Regardless of the gossip of the Xue clan, she might not be able to pass the hurdle of Emperor Li Zhi - how could she make my nephew, Taiping's son-in-law, become a turbid official?

Of course, Princess Taiping’s “gambling officer” cannot be ignored. How could Wu Zetian not understand her precious daughter’s thoughts? She just wanted Xue Shao to stay in Chang'an forever and accompany her more.

Therefore, this official still needs to be granted a title!

After some consideration, Wu Zetian said, "Xue Shao, since you are interested in a career, I will grant you the position of Taiguan Order of Guanglu Temple. Go down!"

The political review of the future mother-in-law's interview has come to an end for the time being, and Wu Zetian seems to have no room for bargaining for Xue Shao.

Xue Shao thanked En and withdrew from the imperial study room. He couldn't help but feel a little confused. What is the Guanglu Temple Taiguan Ling for? How many ranks does it take? I understand the meaning of the word "prosecutor" and that means that I have been granted a candidate who doesn't have to do anything about it. I am an idle official!

The military officer did not ask for a free official!

Despite this, Xue Shao was in a good mood.

Because Xue Shao clearly felt Wu Zetian's recognition and appreciation for his "ambition for military affairs". Leaving such a "first impression" should be a good preparation and foreshadowing, which is much more valuable and important than the official position of "Prosecutor's Office Order".

Today, there are great gains.

It is said that your heart is unpredictable, but so many experts and scholars in later generations spent thousands of years studying everything about Wu Zetian. Xue Shao just picked up a ready-made one and made a move against Wu Zetian's thinking and behavioral code.

The results show that experts and scholars occasionally have reliable times.

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Chapter completed!