This year's autumn harvest has been completed, and Datang's granary is much richer than last year.
Not to mention that there is no war now, even if the Turks attack at this time, the Tang army will no longer have to worry about food and grass.
The household registration records of the Ministry of Household Affairs this year are also very gratifying. Due to the remarkable achievements in suppressing bandits, the refugees scattered in the mountains and forests have returned to their fields. The population data of the Tang Dynasty is finally not so worrying.
The number of registered households has increased significantly, followed by an increase in grain production.
But in this day and age, without the government promulgating policies to encourage childbirth, every household has the same thinking pattern, more children, more grandchildren, more blessings, and there is no other idea at all.
There are no experts who jump out to call for this or clamor for that all day long...
Farmers don't care about that. As long as the world is peaceful, they can have as many children as they can. This is indeed a good thing for the recovery after the war.
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This year was also a good year for businessmen. Datang began to renovate various infrastructures, which certainly required the participation of businessmen.
This year, some officials and businessmen emerged in Chang'an, and they took out a lot of Tongbao and silver treasures from the imperial court's pockets, and by the way, they made quite outstanding contributions to the currency circulation of the imperial court.
For example, the timber business has experienced its hottest boom this year. Timber can be used in almost all types of construction, and the shipbuilding industry in the south is also showing signs of prosperity.
Therefore, the mountains and forests everywhere have become more popular. Although the nobles still hold the air and are not involved in business, there are always those who profit from it.
In particular, they own the ownership of many mountains and forests, and they can almost get money into their own homes.
Fortunately, there was no land annexation issue in the early Tang Dynasty. The government held the biggest cards, so although the timber business was booming, no matter how jealous, all kinds of people could only drink some water.
In addition, various border fortresses in the north are discussing with the Turks to establish border markets, and almost all businessmen understand what this means.
The spring of merchants is coming again. During the Daye period of the former Sui Dynasty, many rich men emerged in those remote places, doing border trade.
Whether it is Xue Ju, Li Gui, Liang Shidu or Samurai Xun, they all actually fall into this category.
What businessmen are most optimistic about is the border market in Zhangye. The Silk Road is the place where miracles happen that businessmen dream about. As long as you have the courage, are not afraid of death, and endure hardship, you may become rich overnight.
Whether it is slave trade, wine, glass cups, various gemstones, gold products, etc., they can all be exchanged for common things in the Central Plains. The price difference that merchants can earn from them can only be described as a huge profit.
The Turkic Royal Court in the north is much worse, but if you have that connection and can exchange the Turkic war horses for you, you can also easily achieve your own financial freedom.
Well, there is really no shortage of war horses in the Tang Dynasty now. Anyone who thinks so will probably lose everything.
In fact, there is really nothing to say about trading with the Turkic Royal Court. Cattle, sheep and various furs are the main trading goods, and the others can only be regarded as supplements.
It’s no wonder that the Central Plains dynasty always lacked the motivation to expand northward. They were too poor to start robbery.
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What businessmen are most concerned about now is actually the imperial court's commercial tax, which is still being discussed with the Turks and is expected to be finalized early next year.
Heavy taxation is a given, it's just a question of how much.
The Tang Dynasty had just brought peace to the world, and commercial taxes accounted for only a small proportion of the court's income.
Merchants traveled between the north and the south, and business taxes were still collected according to the pre-Sui tax system.
However, the border market trade still needs to be considered, and Li Po is still thinking about the maritime business, so the formulation of commercial taxes needs to be more careful.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were at the bottom, but according to the current trend, it would be a matter of time before the status of merchants would be improved.
Whether it is trading in the Western Regions or pursuing maritime profits, it is of great benefit to the merchant group.
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At the beginning of August, Li Po led his people to conduct another autumn festival, and the spring and autumn festivals gradually became normal this year.
The formation was not as impressive as in the third year of Yuanzhen. Li Po took Li Bi, Ashina Rongzhen, Ashina Tianxiang, several concubines, and several of his children out of the city to hold a suburban sacrifice.
Well, Ashina Tianxiang gave birth to a daughter in July, which made Li Po relieved. The daughter is very healthy...
The family was neatly organized, and Li Po took them to the Xishan Palace to stay for a few days.
This was his first trip to the Xishan Palace.
The Xishan Palace was built during the Yang Jian period. Yang Guang did not do much repairs here, and he never brought anyone here again after he ascended the throne.
Therefore, the Xishan Palace is now very dilapidated, and the traces are all left by Li Yuan. After Li Yuan ascended the throne, he visited the palace several times.
It's similar to Li Po. He usually comes here to stay for a few days after performing sacrifices or hunting. It's not just for enjoyment, it's just a place to stay.
The palace is not big, and the scenery is quite good. When the summer is hot, you can stay here to escape the heat and cool down.
The family had a round trip and had a lot of fun.
And in September, the time for autumn hunting has arrived.
Judging from the prevailing customs, the emperor's hunting was not a big deal, especially since Kansai has always been a martial arts culture. Most kings like hunting, not to mention the nobles.
But autumn hunting is different from ordinary hunting. It is more like an important and grand ceremony, similar to the small alliance held by the Turks.
Most of the big shots who don't usually appear and whom you can't easily see will show up at the Autumn Hunting.
The emperor is the protagonist who plays his part. The young nobles will see the majesty of the emperor here and try their best to show their bravery.
Anyway, the story about the emperor's autumn hunting has a long history. For example, the scene where the young prince was unwilling to shoot the female beast with her cubs, and the emperor appreciated it, is very interesting to talk about.
For example, if you see something auspicious like a white deer, you can write a lot about it.
Of course, if you are taken advantage of by assassins like Sun Ce, there is no need to expect future generations to keep your word.
Li Po has no interest in hunting, but the autumn hunt must still be held. The gathering of nobles will be a very suitable place to display imperial power.
There were so many things going on in the past few years that I didn’t bother to resort to all these fancy tricks.
Now that he has been on the throne for almost five years, even if it is to show everyone that the world has entered the peaceful season, he still has to carry out activities such as autumn hunting.
And many people are looking forward to it.
Three provinces and six ministries, and the garrison of each ministry in the capital must select people to accompany them. The nobles can also bring outstanding children of their families. Well, Qiuchi is actually a large-scale elite social scene.
If your family background is slightly worse, if your official position is slightly lower, you don’t even expect to be able to participate...