Chapter 810: The Prosperity of the Tang Dynasty (62)
The glory of the prosperous Tang Dynasty(62)
What does it feel like?
Unable to speak.
When Tongtong came back, he sat on the couch, feeling like he was in another world.
She laughed self-deprecatingly and whispered to Fourth Master, "You think I'm ridiculous or not? I actually feel like I've also been a queen."
What a coincidence! I also think you have been cheated on me. Now this is...what happened? What stimulated you?
Tongtong looked like she had recognized herself and was awake in the world, "I can now be sure that those are all my imagination! There is no way I can ever be the queen."
How can we see it?
Tongtong pursed her lips, "I can't be like her." After saying that, she looked at the fourth master and said about today's matter, "...I was given a direct marriage, and then I made a promise that I would be a queen."
You know the result, but now that you have gone through the process, you feel a little bit shocked?
Yes! Tongtong sighed: "You are really not an ordinary person!" After saying that, she couldn't help but feel ashamed of her stupid self. She secretly said to Fourth Master, "I seem to have thought that Empress Wu and Li Zhi were in true love before."
Fourth Master remembered it in his mind, when did the word "before" in Tongtong's mouth mean? Never mind when, it proved how innocent she used to be. But later on, she experienced more, and her understanding was different.
He couldn't hit Tongtong like this, so he could only tell her firmly, "Before Li Zhi and Guan Yi planned to depose the queen, their relationship as husband and wife should not be bad. At that time, Li Zhi was ill, and Empress Wu had rights, but it was the first time she came into contact with rights.
The result was that they were not able to grasp the rules and went a little too far. After Li Zhi got better, there was a rift between the husband and wife. You will know if you look back at the changes in officials in the court at that time. Before that, Empress Wu's
People are Li Zhi's people, and Li Zhi is willing to promote anyone Empress Wu uses. But later, Empress Wu's people and Li Zhi's people were labeled."
Yes! It should be so.
Lin Yutong couldn't help but defend Empress Wu: "Li Zhi wanted to abolish the Empress, which was the main reason why Empress Wu later held on to her power. She had to protect herself and her children."
Fourth Master: "..." He didn't say what happened to her. Being in the center of power is like this. However, they have conflicts, and they have division and competition of rights, but this does not mean that they are the same as each other.
Ruthless people. These are two concepts! He sat over and said to Tongtong, "Your problem now is that you know too much."
What?
"You feel that you know this period of history and know the lives and final directions of many famous people." Right?
"right!"
The Fourth Master looked at her with difficulty, "But the things you know are all from the history books. Not all the things in the history books are true. What can a few words mean? Besides, the history you read..."
Lin Yutong said, yes! The things in his mind are probably confused. For example, official history, unofficial history, film and television, novels, and over time, it would be strange if they don't get mixed together.
"So, you are tied up by your so-called 'knowledge'." Fourth Master looked at her, "When you were at my house, you were able to live your life at your own pace. How come you are now able to play home games?
But you always live your life according to other people’s ways?”
Huh? Huh? Huh? Wait! Wait a moment and ask me to think about it.
She thinks what Fourth Master said makes sense! What is she thinking about now? What did Fourth Master do in Prince Yong's Mansion back then?
He never stops doing anything and takes no less power, but he always leaves himself a way out.
The key is that they take care of their family life as well.
Life is a colorful one. Of course other people's affairs affect the Fourth Master's mood, but it affects the mood but does not affect the Fourth Master's other aspects.
So, I’ve been coerced a little too much by others?
It's no one else but you, who are held hostage by your own half-full knowledge of history.
The fourth master said, "It's rare to have true intentions! Do things with your true nature, your true heart, your true nature, see with your eyes, feel with your heart, do what you want to do, and do what you think you should do."
The rest is God’s will!”
Hmm! It makes sense. Otherwise, I will become the second Li Hong tomorrow.
She made a decision, she followed her heart and did things, and then the next day...she didn't want to get up.
Lai lay on the bed and couldn't scream. Xiangju screamed again and again through the curtain. The more she screamed, the more she shrank into the quilt, and then kicked her feet randomly outside the quilt, hiding her head under the quilt.
I was so irritated that I lifted the quilt and said, "I'm late, will your father deduct my salary?"
Judging from what you said, you can't do it.
"It's not like the salary is cut off. If it's half an hour later, the Tang Dynasty will stop moving?"
I don’t even dare to say that.
In short, she got up before dawn and changed the time to get up at dawn. After getting up and washing up, she stopped wearing the damn palace clothes, which was really troublesome. She became more casual, wearing whatever was comfortable and convenient for movement.
How to wear it.
After washing up and changing clothes, she made arrangements with Fourth Master, "Today you can go to the East and West Market to have a look."
what do you want?
Tongtong whispered, "Kunlun slave... help me find them and find out where these people come from? They can sell people across the ocean, but what about other things?"
"Like seeds?"
right!
The fourth master said, "I guess I'm not from the place you're looking for! Nowadays, most people are short and black..."
Must not be from Africa?
Fourth Master: "…………" Not very sure either!
Tongtong was proud: "Look! If you don't verify the things in the history books, you won't know whether they are true or false! So, let's verify it. What if it is true?" Moreover, she also discovered that not all the Kunlun slaves mentioned now are true.
Those with dark skin are called Kunlun slaves. In comparison, those with darker skin are called Kunlun slaves. Most of them come from Arabia.
After they had gone out, she remembered, "It's time to top the melons. Don't ask people to throw away the cucumber eggs you picked. When you come back in the evening, I will fry cucumbers for you to eat. It's time to set up loofahs. Don't ask people to throw them away."
forget."
The fourth master then smiled, that's right! Go out happily every day, there are many things in the world, no matter what is easy or difficult, there is always a way to solve it when you get there! Without us, history will not stop.
, civilization has not stopped. There is no need to worry. Go out happily and come back happily every day, this is the day.
Speaking of which, Tongtong is actually an honest person. When she is outside, she can still watch the lively jokes about this and that about the court affairs. But Tongtong is not like that. She treats everyone's affairs as a big deal and handles whoever encounters something.
She felt the same way and was very moved.
This kind of... I can't say what's wrong with it!
What will happen if you ask her to act with her heart in mind?
An unpredictable smile flashed across his lips, and then disappeared.
Qiushi asked Lang Jun, "Do you want to go to the East and West Market?"
I don’t want to go to the East and West markets today.
"But the princess said so."
Fourth Master: "..." He is so stubborn! He simply got up and went to find Li Jingye, "Aye?"
What are you doing? I don’t think about it when I turn over, and I have nothing to do when I get up.
The fourth master called again, "Get up! You have to run for me and help me buy some Kunlun slaves."
This one is in charge! There are guards and officials who can be dispatched to the princess's palace, why are you instructing me?
"You really don't want to go?"
Li Jingye: "..." Go ahead! Nothing will happen! He muttered, "That's all I'm good for now."
After he finished, he asked his son again, "What's wrong with you? Can't you go to the city?"
"It's time for Luffa to put on airs."
What?
Qiushi said, "The prince-in-law said it's time for Luffa to put on airs."
Li Jingye sat down on the couch and asked, "Is this all we need now?"
Fourth Master: "..." I still have to coax him, "You go and do some errands first, and you'll come back later to do your errands."
real?
Really! Calling the second uncle also will save him from boredom.
"Are you bored?" Li Zhi looked at his daughter who was late and asked with a smile. After only persisting for a few days, he became tired.
Lin Yutong chuckled, "I'm either bored or just lazy."
Liu Ren on the side: "..." There are so many state affairs to deal with, and you said you are too lazy.
He raised his eyelids to take a peek at the princess, and saw that she still seemed to be carrying the morning dew from the early morning. Her face was smiling, just like the lotus blooming in the Taiye Pond in the morning mist, full of vitality and brightness.
Then I heard her say in a clear and bright tone, "You too, you are not allowed to get up so early in the future. There are some errands, half a day early or half a day late will have no impact."
Li Zhi also laughed, "You are just making excuses for your laziness."
Lin Yutong laughed along, hey hey, and didn't defend himself.
When it was time to deal with government affairs, Lin Yutong stopped asking about everything in detail. He brought the first document, which was for the Ministry of Personnel to request officials to be transferred. He drew up a list and sent it directly. The appointment of this official was the most unreasonable in the imperial power.
The shaking part. Even if there is someone to be promoted in the East Palace, even if Empress Wu wants to promote someone, the list has to be sent through the hands of the Ministry of Personnel.
Lin Yutong closed the fold and told Li Zhi, "It is also the responsibility of hall officials to recognize and select talents. They recommend and they are responsible. I believe that the evaluation of officials should be detailed. For any faults, the recommender must bear joint and several liability
.For which faults the recommender does not need to be jointly and severally liable, this must be clearly listed. How big the fault is will be demoted, and how big the fault will be removed from office. This should also form a system."
Um?
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then sat up. This method, from a small perspective, can avoid disputes between several parties over the appointment of officials. The advantage of this method is that if you insist on promoting this person, your people must
If something goes wrong if you promote this person, you will have to take responsibility. Not only those in small positions will be implicated, but those in high positions will also be implicated. This is a constraint, and everyone has to work hard. If everyone does their job well,
, does it matter whose person it is?
Broadly speaking, this move is even better. Officials from aristocratic families usually rely on recommendations. Okay! You recommend them, or don’t make any mistakes. If you make a mistake, you can follow the trend. It doesn’t necessarily mean beheading.
We have no interest in beheading someone for his crime, but we can slap him back with a slap.
If this thing is done, there will be so many benefits. If this thing cannot be done, it will still disturb the nerves of most officials from aristocratic families. They are busy dealing with this matter and have no energy to bother with other matters.
Already.
Such as Queen of Heaven, such as Chu Wei.
At least, this matter can be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations with these bureaucratic groups!
It turns out that success is a benefit, and failure is also a benefit. This is an idea that can be beneficial as long as it is raised.
Li Zhi burst into laughter. No wonder she said that going earlier or later would not have much impact! Yes! It would not have much impact. It is much better to urge others to do work than to exhaust yourself to death.
He lay down and felt sleepy for the first time. Before he fell asleep, he said, "What your mother said about changing your name is not a big deal. What you said is a big deal! You go.
See your mother and talk to your mother."
Lin Yutong responded, covered him up and exited.
This was Li Zhi's reply. He said that it was okay to change the title, but the formulation of the official evaluation standards would be done later.
And this is exactly what Empress Wu expected.
As soon as Tongtong said that, her eyes lit up: "Did you suggest it?"
yes!
Empress Wu looked happy, feeling that her daughter was facing her.
This matter doesn’t need much explanation, really! It’s not complicated, it’s just that little matter! Once it’s brought up, the matter becomes simple. Complicated things are left to competent people.
Everyone's understanding of rights is probably a little different! In Tongtong's view, it is enough for someone to do what I want to do and realize my intention.
Everything else... is all trivial!
Seeing that Empress Wu was in a good mood, Lin Yutong said, "Shall I give you a try?"
Ming Chongyan glanced at the princess vaguely, lowered his eyelids and did not dare to speak.
Empress Wu smiled, got up and went directly inside, "There is no pain in my body."
For sure!
"Please bear with me, it must be a little painful. I'll go back later tonight and make some soup for you to soak before I go back."
It's so smoky, let someone else do it.
"You are my grandma!" Tongtong said with a smile, "My hands are very strong, it hurts a little at first, you have to endure it."
Okay! Bear with it.
Ouch! I haven’t even screamed out the pain yet. I loosened my hand and it seemed like the blood started to flow. It felt really comfortable. “Your craftsmanship is so good?”
Lin Yutong laughed, "It's not that my skills have improved, it's that my strength has improved. A few years ago, the effect was not so good. I don't have such strength in my hand! In other words, I am your daughter, don't worry about me. That's right.
Because you are my mother-in-law, I dare to do it. No one else would dare to use this force! This is how to treat a disease! I can't press it every day, but this time, it can last for ten days. If you feel uncomfortable
Now, call me at any time. It only takes a quarter of an hour. When you turn around, I will ask the consort to bring you a set of tables and chairs. Don’t feel awkward, that posture now is torture. Tell Ruixiang and the others to remember to eat.
After that, move around for a quarter of an hour. Even if you just go out for a walk, turn around and look at the flowers and grass, it's okay. If you're bored alone, ask Dan'er and Taiping to accompany you around! If you can play one game in four days
For polo, if you ride for half an hour every day for half a year, you will never be like this again."
Well! This makes sense! When I was serving people in my early years, I had to do a lot of trivial things. I had to stand and walk every day, but I didn’t have such a problem. A general like Li Ji can still do it when he is over seventy.
Riding a horse to fight shows that being old is not the reason for poor health. Being immobile is the fundamental reason for poor health.
The health of your body is very important.
Empress Changsun was in poor health. She had the emperor's favor, the emperor's love, and the emperor's respect. What was the use of having so many children with the emperor? In the end, it was all in vain.
If Emperor Taizong had lived twenty more years, he would not be where he is today.
Look at the saint and the prince again. I feel that Tong'er's words really hit the most important point. In fact, a person's life is more important than his lifespan at the end. Only when you live long enough can you have infinite possibilities.
Therefore, Lin Yutong felt that Empress Wu was really a very good patient, and her cooperation was too high. She said she wanted to exercise, and she did it on the same day! She asked someone to tie a swing in the palace, and she stood on the swing and swung by herself. This was really
It is a kind of exercise. You have to squat down and push hard, using your arms, neck, shoulders, and your whole body. How can you not use force?
I have to say that she was so brave, she dared to swing up the swing and stand on the swing to see outside the wall.
Not only did she play on the swing, she also asked Lin Yutong to join her.
The two stood facing each other and swung. Of course Tongtong was not afraid of this kind of thing. The two of them had so much fun. He invited Taiping over and stamped his feet below, "I want it too! I want it too!"
But she was timid, so Empress Wu took her to swing. She sat with Empress Wu's feet standing on both sides of her. When she started swinging, her skirts flew up, cheers and shouts were heard, as if the palace suddenly became lively.
But Li Zhi, this patient, was really not a good patient.
After returning, Tongtong neatly handled the minor matters. Li Zhi hadn't gotten up yet! Then she went to the kitchen.
He worked hard to make a complete recovery. It was difficult, but it could make people feel better. She made some medicinal meals, not much, just two kinds. During the meal, she asked the imperial doctor to see them one by one. The imperial doctor approved, and then she asked Li Zhi to take them.
of.
This stuff is certainly not as delicious as braised pork.
But Li Zhi is craving for braised pork. He has fallen in love with it since he made braised pork once when Tongtong first entered the palace. He really feels that the food cooked in the palace is not as delicious as the one made by Tongtong. He has no appetite for this medicinal meal.
big.
Lin Yutong said, "You have to eat like this. If you continue to eat for the New Year, your body will be lighter."
His attitude towards this was pessimistic. He said yes, but his stomach was very honest. After eating this medicinal meal, he wanted to drink a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup with more sugar.
Yes! Of course there was sugar in the Tang Dynasty. The icing sugar and sugar icing mentioned were somewhat similar to the rock sugar today. Most of the icing sugar used in the palace was ground rock sugar. Or when making soup, large pieces were used, which were smaller than rock sugar.
□A kind of rock sugar with darker color. The taste is very pure. Lin Yutong also likes to use this stuff when making sweets.
However, if Li Zhi consumes too much oil and sugar, it will be as harmful as drugs.
She went to see the imperial doctors, who smiled bitterly at the princess: It's not that we didn't tell her, it's that this patient is too special and there's nothing we can do about him.
then what should we do?
Lin Yutong began to use tofu and vegetarian chicken as substitutes to create the texture of meat dishes. When adding such a dish for a meal, he took the imperial chef with him. Experts looked at it a few times and found that the texture was different, but the taste was definitely OK.
So, when many ministers came back, they found that the princess... was different from what they imagined. They thought there would be an additional Empress Wu, but it turned out that there was not one. She was dressed neatly in a ruffled shirt, and was holding a dinner plate in her hands.
Let the saint taste the food.
Seeing them, he smiled enthusiastically, "My lords, are you here? Wait a moment, my father didn't eat enough for lunch..."
Of course it is important to be a saint.
The princess raised her chopsticks and fed it to the saint's mouth, "Try this, does it look like braised pork?"
Those who understand medicine frown. The body of a saint cannot eat meat.
Li Zhi explained, "It's not meat. The princess has been using tofu to make imitation braised pork these days."
Everyone: "..." Girls from aristocratic families can cook, but that's not the case. Girls are valuable, and the girl who can point out the ingredients and see how well they are cooked is a good girl.
It turned out that the princess was in the kitchen making soup.
What kind of approach is this? Fighting for favor is not a good character. But she... doesn't need to fight for favor.
So, what kind of person is this princess? A pure, filial and sincere person who does not fight for power or seek profit?
Is that so? Probably, maybe, maybe! If she keeps doing this, then she should really be such a person.