The Japanese who can come to the Central Plains to pay homage are all the elite among the Japanese.
In the former Sui Dynasty, from Emperor Wen to Emperor Yang, the Central Plains and the Japanese exchanged more information than in previous dynasties, and it was from the Central Plains that a lot of valuable knowledge was obtained.
Queen Suigu of the Japanese Kingdom carried out a series of innovations.
In fact, it can be said that the Japanese country was on an island and had little information. It lacked the ability to innovate and most of its things were learned.
The Central Plains, Baekje, Goguryeo, and even later Western culture were mixed together there, making it nondescript, but with a different atmosphere. If you don't go into details, it is still very attractive.
The Japanese who came to pay homage to the Central Plains, such as Ono Meizi, whose Chinese name was Su Yingao, Gao Xiangxuanli, whose Chinese name was Gao Xuanli, and others such as Nanyuan Qiangan, Sengyan, etc., were the first batch of envoys sent to the Sui Dynasty.
Starting from them, the Japanese showed signs of comprehensively learning from the Central Plains.
However, the arrival of Li Po interrupted all this and wiped out the Japanese country cleanly.
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"The Japanese people live in poverty. They have nothing to live on and no clothes to cover their bodies. They are just neighbors. I couldn't bear to watch, so I took the Japanese people to the Tang Dynasty. They lived a good life for a few days and no longer had to suffer from the sea breeze."
Listening to this guy's nonsense, Mrs. Xiao covered her mouth and laughed.
"Your Majesty, don't try to coax people. I heard that your Majesty hated the despicable Japanese people, so he killed all their nobles and sent their women to the temple. The people were not even slaves. They were working for the Tang Dynasty. There must be many casualties, right?"
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Li Po shook his head, stroked his short beard and said with a smile: "What? Madam, is she feeling pity?"
Mrs. Xiao sighed and said: "Your Majesty knows that I really can't bear to hear this concubine. Your Majesty, don't blame me for being soft-hearted. I think that during the previous dynasty, labor was everywhere, which made the people unable to live, and the world was in chaos.
I just want to..."
Li Po laughed and said to himself that you couldn't persuade Yang Guang back then, how can you persuade me in front of me today? So he simply interrupted her.
"The Japanese are located overseas, and the island is barren. The islanders have always been at war with the sky, so they are vicious by nature. The Tang Dynasty made them obedient people. This was a good deed.
Moreover, the introduction of Japanese people into the Tang Dynasty was different from the previous dynasties. It was a strategy to save our people's strength and give them rest.
Madam, I know her kindness, but she also wants to divide people. She is doing good to the barbarians of the Japanese country. Where does that leave the people of Tang Dynasty?
To put it bluntly, this is a woman’s opinion. If you still... I listen to you again, it will be a harm to the country and the people, and that will be bad."
The words were very rude, but Mrs. Xiao's brows were moving, and her still fair face was gradually stained with a hint of red. She glanced at the emperor for a while and then said softly for a long time: "Your Majesty is talented and has great strategies, and he does great things.
This kind of woman like me is just talking about it. Your Majesty, don't take it seriously. I have been serving the Buddha for a long time. The Buddha said that all living beings are equal, so I will act accordingly.
As for what others say, that is their business."
Li Po nodded, understanding the hidden meaning in Xiao's words, and couldn't help but muttered, "How come Madam is still worried after all these years?"
Mrs. Xiao smiled and said, "The past dynasty is far away. It is rare for me to be able to talk to you about what happened back then. But there is no need to be taboo in front of your majesty... But your majesty doesn't come often. Once he comes, don't I have to explain it to you?"
A trace of your heart, lest Your Majesty forget it, right?"
As she spoke softly, the air in the room seemed to be dyed with a gentle color...
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After leaving Mrs. Chengguo's house, Li Po felt much more relaxed.
There is only one woman like Mrs. Cheng Guo in the world. Even though she is old now, no matter what her color is, there is something inside that still makes people excited.
He just didn't quite understand why Mrs. Xiao told him about the Japanese, and who was behind it?
Li Po thought about it for a long time. It was already getting late at this time. Surrounded by everyone, he hurried to his mother-in-law's house to eat chicken.
Li Jing's house is not as quiet as in previous years.
Li Jing, the commander-in-chief of the Conquest Dynasty, led his army to defeat two countries in a row. It can be said that he became a late bloomer and his reputation spread both internally and externally.
Especially after the defeat of Goguryeo, Li Jing's reputation spread all over the world, and even the Turks knew that the father-in-law of the Emperor of Tang was not someone to be trifled with.
If you don't enjoy the blessings in the capital of the Tang Dynasty and run around with your troops, you should be more careful if you encounter him on the battlefield in the future.
After the Battle of Goguryeo, Li Jing's military exploits were completely compared to those of the heroes in Lingyan Pavilion. Even those who had privately said that Li Jing gained power because of his status as a relative were speechless.
Once Li Jing became the leader of the generals, he became a solid pillar under the emperor's throne.
Therefore, more and more people came to visit Li Jing's house in winter. Even if Li Jing did not return home, there were not just one or two people who came to burn incense first.
In addition, it is the beginning of the new year, so I just have the opportunity to pay a visit to my house as a New Year gift.
When Li Po came to Li Mansion, someone was being sent out. When he heard that the emperor had arrived, he immediately hurried aside to pay homage.
The servant asked about it and reported back that he was the son of Huang Junhan, the inspector of Hunan Province. He served as an official in the Zuo Xiaowei Mansion and joined the army. He came to Li Jing's Mansion as a New Year's gift on behalf of his father.
Huang Junhan was a descendant of Li Yuan and later served in Xiangyang. When Li Jing was serving in Jiangling, Huang Junhan served as an official under Li Jing.
Li Po didn't care much about these welcomes and farewells in the officialdom. What made him more concerned was that Huang Junhan was very talented and was the kind of person who could serve as a general or a prime minister.
He was born in the Huang family of Jiangxia. It is said that he was very strategic and brave in combat. He started as a county captain. He conquered Goguryeo during the Sui Dynasty. When Li Po joined the army in the northern expedition, Huang Junhan was also in the army at that time, and he could barely be regarded as a colleague.
Later, for some reason, he defected to Wagang, and later Li Mi defected to Li Yuan. He was one of the figures who emerged from the war in the late Sui Dynasty.
After returning to the Tang Dynasty, he led troops to pacify Lingnan. When the Hunan Province was reformed, he chose to become a civil servant and was promoted to be the inspector of Hunan Province. Li Xizhi, who competed with him, took charge of Jiangling.
When two people are placed in Hunan, their main task is actually to guard the barbarian village in Lingnan and prevent it from causing chaos. This is a long-term effort and cannot be achieved by just using soldiers.
These two people are candidates for important ministers in the court. Those who have registered with Li Po will have at least one minister waiting for them once they enter the court. The best one will be the minister, or the assistant to the prime minister.
Of course, that is an ideal situation. You have to know that there are so many inspectors in the world, and there are several general managers ahead of them. The official positions in the court can be said to be more monks than meat. If you want to get to that point, it depends on the timing.
And that's how it is to be an official. When you reach a certain point, if you want to take a step forward, it will be extremely difficult. Since ancient times, the road in Huashan has become narrower and narrower.
Huang Junhan and Huang Junhan were quite good. At least the emperor always remembered their merits. Their talents were a secondary factor, because in a period like the early Tang Dynasty, all senior officials above the fourth rank were extraordinary.
You are very talented, and you are not inferior to others. You have extraordinary qualifications, and you have made many contributions. The same is true for others. Mediocre people will not be able to occupy high positions at this time.
Huang Junhan's advantage is that he is Li Jing's disciple. Not to mention Li Xizhi, Li Po in Longxi has been holding down the power and has not used it much. When the heat is almost there, he will loosen it.
A member of the Li clan who worked hard like Li Xinzhi could come up, but a direct descendant like Li Yuan was a different story.
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Chen's stewed chicken was still so delicious. Chen also stewed a big carp. Li Po praised it repeatedly while eating it, and pretended to complain that the cooks in the palace were not good at cooking and it was not as delicious as his mother-in-law's cooking.
While eating, Mrs. Chen kicked out her son-in-law who was accompanying her. She hesitated for a while, looking like he was hesitant to speak.
Li Po took a look and asked knowingly, "Do you have something to say?"
Mrs. Chen then said: "It's nothing serious. I just want to ask Your Majesty, is the war almost over?"
Li Po smiled and nodded, not trying to offend anyone, but simply said: "You want to ask the teacher when he will return to Beijing?"
Mrs. Chen hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed and said: "Your Majesty, it will be another two or three years since he left... If he was still young, I wouldn't say anything.
During those years, he was away from home all the time, and I never complained. I just took good care of the children at home.
But now that we are all old, he is still so obsessed with fame... I am very worried. The death of Feng Shizhong was not long ago, which is heart-wrenching to hear.
He is already fifty-seven this year, and he is not an official outside... I..."
Chen spoke intermittently, but it made Li Po feel blocked. He really wanted to tell her that although he didn't know how long Li Jing had lived, he knew that Li Jing was a long-lived person and could last for a while.
He had often thought of those veterans who had made great achievements before, but he had never counted Li Jing among them.
But he couldn't say that, so he could only helplessly console him: "Don't worry, the teacher is still in good health, and he will probably be able to make his return trip next spring.
Once the meritorious work is over, I will leave the teacher in the capital...
Alas, you should understand what the teacher is thinking. He is not a person obsessed with fame and wealth. He is just conceited about his talents and wants to show off what he has learned.
If you want him to be an official in Beijing safely, just wait and see. He will be bored within two years. What will you say then? What will I say?"
This is the truth. Chen and Li Jing have been husband and wife for decades. How could they not understand their husband’s character?
At this time, he couldn't help but rub his forehead and said with a bitter smile: "What your Majesty said... If he hears this, he will definitely have a few drinks and tell me that your Majesty knows what I am saying.
Forget it, just let him go. When he was young, he often said that a good man should carry a three-foot sword and achieve immortal achievements. After wasting so many years, he is now proud and proud. Maybe he will be arrogant when he comes back. If I stop him
He has become my fault.
Your Majesty is here to comment. I have seen a lot of people who are dissatisfied with the old man, but I have never seen one so crazy. How far do you think he has run away? He can hardly even send a letter to the family, so what is there to be proud of?"
The corners of Li Po's mouth twitched, feeling extremely embarrassed...