"Well, people really can't be idle all the time, especially talented people..."
After drinking a few drinks with Li Po and chatting for a while, Li Xiuning finally talked about what was on his mind and wanted to find something to do.
There is no need to be so cautious about this. After all, she has been ordered to go out to Beijing several times for business, and the things she has done are not trivial, which shows that Li Po trusts her.
But the premise is based on what kind of foundation, Li Xiuning also knows very well that the people of the Li family in Longxi can't make waves, and she, a woman, can't win people's hearts.
Therefore, as the emperor's pillow, she can get more and more benefits, as long as she can grasp the proportion of them.
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"Brother, do you think I'm very talented?" Li Xiuning asked happily.
Li Po: "Of course, if you were not a woman, I believe you would be much stronger than your two brothers."
Good words are free of charge. Li Po praised his woman, but he really felt that Li Xiuning was more concerned about the overall situation and could make certain sacrifices for it.
Unlike several of his brothers, who fought so fiercely, even when the enemy was approaching the city, those two guys were still unable to work together to defend against the foreign enemy.
Li Xiuning did very well and knew how to give in... This may be because she is a woman and not so aggressive... The problem comes back again.
So, there was something wrong with Li Yuan's education. He didn't educate his sons well.
Li Xiuning was elated when her lover praised her, and her whole body seemed to be glowing with brilliance. The only uncomfortable thing was that her lover mentioned her two brothers, which made her feel a little confused.
"What do you think I can do?"
Li Po really wanted to tell her something that people often said later, but it was full of hypocrisy, you can do whatever you like.
But after thinking about it, he really couldn't believe it. As a woman and a princess of the puppet dynasty, even if she had "surrendered" completely now, if she wanted to find something to do, her choices would be very narrow.
This was still the early Tang Dynasty when the population gap was relatively large and the social atmosphere was extremely open. If you put it in the dynasty later established by Lao Zhao and Lao Zhu, what industries did most of the famous women work in?
Even if the harem was involved in politics, women like Empress Lu and Empress Dugu would not appear, let alone Wu Zetian who became the emperor.
The social atmosphere in the pre-Sui Dynasty was actually very open. Women were present in both political circles and the military, but few people recorded their stories.
In contrast, the culture in Jiangnan, which is known as the peak of literary style, tends to be conservative. Therefore, in places with many scholars, the suppression of women will be stronger.
It can be said that it is not uncommon for Kansai families to be headed by women after the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The main reason is that the Kansai military group suffered very serious casualties in the process of confronting foreign enemies.
When some families are unable to survive, they can only rely on women to temporarily support the family. Therefore, for a long time, Kansai women have been known for their toughness and fitness.
Li Xiuning is actually a model among them. After the death of his father and brother, he established a family and had some party members in the court and local areas.
Now she also wants to go out and start a career of her own. She has a lot of shadows of the feminists who later wanted to realize their own values. Of course, they are not those who chant slogans.
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Li Po was already very familiar with the imperial government and its various functions. When he was the king of Han, he would be stunned when his subordinates occasionally mentioned the government offices in the imperial court. Now he is sitting on the throne.
That situation is long gone.
He just thought for a moment and then said: "The eldest princess was in charge of Zongzheng Temple before, but now she has been absent for three or four months, and the position of Shaoqing Zongzheng has been vacant.
How about you go to Zongzheng Temple and try it first?"
Li Xiuning's heart skipped a beat. She knew very well the identity of the person in charge of Zongzheng Temple.
When Li Yuan ascended the throne, the first Minister of Zongzheng Temple was Li Xiuning's uncle Li Shenfu. Later, because Li Shenfu supported Li Shimin and was involved in Liu Wenjing's affair, he was transferred to the Minister of War.
He was followed by Li Xiuning's cousin Li Xiaogong. At that time, Li Xiaogong entered Shu and became the Minister of Xingtai in Yizhou, and he was the minister of the Zongzong Temple.
The person who is actually in charge of Zongzheng Temple is actually Li Xiuning, which can be regarded as a kind of compensation for Li Yuan's father for depriving his daughter of military power.
If you look at these people, you will know that those who can take charge of Zongzheng Temple are all members of the royal family. If you don't have royal blood and want to manage the emperor's relatives or relatives, it is simply a joke.
In a flash of thought, Li Xiuning tried her best to resist the temptation of this position that exuded a strong fragrance. She knew that this would be a great recognition of her identity.
That is to say, the man in front of her dared to promise such a position to her so casually, because he was the founding king of the country, had outstanding achievements, and held the imperial power, so he could choose a position like Somasaji Minister without fear of criticism from the government and the public and act as he pleased.
The previous appointment of Princess Li Chun of Fufeng to run Zongzheng Temple is a good example. It is also the same reason that her father Li Yuan used his daughter to run Zongzheng Temple.
Some choices are often so difficult. Li Po easily threw out a position, but for Li Xiuning, it was as heavy as a mountain.
According to her previous prediction, her lover would not think too much about this small request and might force her to take charge of the Zhechong Mansion near the capital.
She had led a large army and had been ordered to inspect various Zhechong affairs in Kansai and Henan, so she was familiar with this matter.
In addition, the Chang'an magistrate in the capital is not bad, and she is not afraid of dealing with various families in Chang'an...
There are too many insignificant positions. She doesn't have many requirements for power and responsibilities, nor does she have any ambitions. She just wants to pass the boring time.
Ke Zongzheng Temple...
She shook her head firmly, "Brother, please don't joke. Don't you know what my status is? If you lead the Zongzheng Temple, you will be laughed at. My concubine is nothing, but it will be detrimental to my reputation.
Absolutely not."
Li Po took a sip of wine and shook his head with a smile: "It's not a big deal, and it's not about reputation. It was previously in charge of the Queen. When she got bored, she wanted to hand it over to Yuan Shiming. Yuan Shiming didn't want to take over, so he recommended Li Chun.
She doesn't take care of things all day long. Once she does take care of things, she looks like she hates evil, and she's quite good at rectifying people.
Nowadays, there are more and more foreign relatives, and I think you are also aware of the bad things in the mansion. It is said that it is difficult for an upright official to handle household affairs. A place like Zongzheng Temple needs a smart and organized person to manage it.
Moreover, the genealogy of Zongzheng Temple is a bit messy and needs someone to sort it out. Furthermore, according to the previous Zhongshu resolution, the affairs of Taoist priests and monks were also transferred to Zongzheng Temple.
This is not a trivial matter. At best, monks and Taoists can lead people to good deeds. At worst, they are very good at deceiving people with their lies. Things are not far away from the previous court. In the court, they collude with powerful people and interfere in government affairs.
Locally, they amassed money and land, and created a mess.
When the world was in chaos, the monks and Taoists were around the princes, and there were many slanderers. Everyone said that he was destined to return, and his ability to fan the wind and ignite fire was not small.
I still remember that when he was in Zhuo County, Yang Guang ordered monks and Taoists to open altars and preach Dharma. Look at the final result. When he returned to Luoyang, he even asked these bastards to summon the souls of the soldiers who died in the battle. They were embarrassed.
That's why I let Buddhist and Taoist matters belong to Zongzheng Temple. I took advantage of this opportunity after the chaos to take good care of them. There is no need to kill people, but I need to set rules and let Buddhist matters belong to Buddhism and Taoism.
It all comes down to Taoism.
Anyone who dares to associate with Buddhism and Taoism will be severely punished..."
After hearing these words, Li Xiuning's face seemed to light up. She came over to fill Li Po's wine glass, but still said in an angry tone: "Brother, you want to put me in a place of right and wrong, you know
, I am a Buddhist believer."
He didn't mean what he said... Li Po smiled secretly, Zongzheng Temple Minister was a very... boring position, and he also had to deal with those troublesome relatives and families, which even gave Li Bi and Li Chun a headache.
But Li Sanniang outside the palace will regard her as a treasure because she needs identity recognition.
Thinking of this, Li Po smiled proudly. He had mastered all three aspects of employing people and was a very qualified king.
Li Xiuning is a woman, well, this is nonsense, and precisely because she is a woman, under the current situation, it is unlikely that she will make remarkable achievements.
Having her manage Zongzheng Temple can make people feel at ease. At the same time, she will work harder to show her intelligence. Many subsequent examples have proved that women are better than men in some aspects.
Moreover, women holding important positions can promote a more open social atmosphere. This is really a very good time. There are not so many scholars chattering, and no one can hear anyone talking about the ancestral laws.
Reforms in all aspects have been ongoing, and the resistance is getting smaller and smaller. It is another good move to separate religion from the secular world.
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The two of them chatted for a few more time, and then a new Zongzheng Shaoqing, a big shot in charge of Zongzheng Temple for the time being, was revealed. Both men and women were very satisfied.
She was so satisfied that Li Xiuning didn't even want her sister-in-law to show up.
What a great atmosphere. According to previous habits, they would drink a few more drinks to cheer up, and then...hehehe...
If Changsun Wujiu were to be summoned, it would be as uncomfortable as a pot of good soup suddenly falling into a large piece of wall.
However, she still leaned on her lover's arms tenderly, and lazily ordered: "Come here, come and make a pot of tea to relieve the hangover."
Li Po hugged the soft body and thought to himself that his emotions were already in place at this time. What kind of tea should he drink? He glanced at the two bronze mirrors again and couldn't help but look forward to tonight's story.
The women in the palace also play some tricks, but after all, they are all raised by big families, so they are always embarrassed.
He also couldn't act like a fatuous emperor, so he lost a lot of fun...