In the past three years, Lin Yutong has been very gentle. She seems to be really obedient and actually gave birth to a child.
The year after she was induced, she got pregnant again! No surprise, she had planned to have another baby when Zesheng was four or five years old. This pregnancy was twins, and she gave birth to a pair of twins. Li Jingye
Name them: Ansheng, Taisheng.
This generation of the British Duke finally has three heirs. Li Jingye has nothing to ask for. He really hopes that life will be like this, peaceful and peaceful. It would be best if it can continue like this.
Yes! Who doesn’t want to live a peaceful life? But in the past two years, Tongtong seems to have smelled the breath of great changes.
First, Zhang Wenguan died, and then Dai Zhide died. The death of such an important minister or prime minister was a great loss to the court. These were all figures who maintained the foundation of Li Tang's rule. The death of any one of them would be a great loss to Li Zhi.
It's all about the compression of power. Those who are promoted are not as loyal as those who came from the Taizong Dynasty.
Next up is Tian Renhui, this man was a veteran of the Wude period, and he was 80 or 70 when he left!
This means that there are fewer and fewer old ministers.
The old people like Master Xu Yu who were specially pardoned by Li Zhi are gone! It seems that they are not famous in history, but Li Zhi can feel at ease precisely because there are such ministers everywhere. Of course, this person
Lin Yutong knew it! One of his granddaughters married Li Bai, and Li Bai's wife Xu was his granddaughter.
The deaths of these people made Li Zhi obsessed with Taoism and looking for Taoist immortals everywhere. But death was still approaching step by step. Hao Chujun, the man who once accused Li Zhi of thinking of passing the throne to Empress Wu instead of his descendants, also died of illness.
Already.
Before Li Zhi could recover, even greater bad news came, "Pei Xingjian, Duke Pei, is dead!"
What?
Liu Ren burst into tears and said, "Mr. Pei, he is dead."
Li Zhi covered his chest and gasped for air.
Lin Yutong was stunned when he received the news, "Pei Xingjian is gone?"
Yes! Mr. Pei is gone.
Lin Yutong was not without regrets. She and Pei Xingjian had some disagreements about Anxi affairs! But even if Pei Xingjian had selfish motives, he did impeach his own family. But judging from Pei Xingjian's achievements in his life, he was very important to the Tang Dynasty.
Those who have outstanding meritorious service are also loyal to the king.
Such a loyal minister was able to go to war against the Turks last year and return with a great victory, but now he is gone.
The Fourth Master hurried back from outside, "Change into plain clothes and take Zesheng with you."
Tongtong called someone, "Please come when the prince changes into plain clothes. You have to go to Pei Mansion."
Pei Mansion?
The fourth master was stunned for a moment, "Who is missing in the Pei family?"
Fourth Master Qing doesn’t know that Pei Xingjian is gone, so who are you talking about?
The fourth master said, "Li Jingxuan is gone?"
Li Jingxuan? He has been with Li Zhi for thirty years! He was defeated and dismissed from office, but now he is gone.
Yes! Let’s go.
The funeral here has not been completed yet, and the child on Nanshan Mountain came down the mountain with red eyes, "Senior sister, come up the mountain, the master is about to ascend."
ah?
Sun Simiao is called the old immortal, and he has always been an old immortal. At such an old age, he has been running around in the mountains all day long, and he has never looked old. Therefore, they have also ignored that he will also die when he is old.
When Lin Yutong arrived, Sun Simiao's face was covered in sweat! Suddenly, an old lady seemed to flash before Tongtong's eyes, and she also had such sweat on her face. The scene flashed by, and she had no time to think about it.
, went over and took the old god's hand, "Master, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't be where we are today."
"But without you, I wouldn't be able to stay in Nanshan so peacefully as a teacher." With the sage's desire to visit the Tao, he might have escaped into a forest somewhere long ago, and would not dare to let anyone know whether he was alive or dead. That's right.
This disciple, even if he is a saint, is not in trouble. In the last few years, he can spend his old age peacefully in Nanshan and have a good beginning and a good ending. What else is there to be dissatisfied about? He pointed to his face and passed his arm over, "Your Highness
Take your pulse, look at my face again, remember! This kind of pulse is hard to find, and this kind of face is even harder to find... This is the sign of no disease and no disaster, a person will age naturally and die naturally! The doctor cannot reverse it."
Lin Yutong kept nodding, "Disciple, I remember it! I remember it."
Just remember it! Just remember it!
He smiled and didn't finish two sentences, without a single unnecessary instruction, and then it was gone.
No one knows how old the old immortal is! He is still a legend, but he is finally coming to the end of his life.
Fourth Master and Tongtong came forward to organize the funeral of the old immortal! What can a monk do when he is a monk? Everything was done according to the rules of the Taoist sect.
The boy back then was like an immortal, guarding this small Taoist temple, with a little boy he picked up beside him. He looked at His Highness who stood in front of the master for a long time and refused to leave, and comforted him.
: "Go back! I'm not going anywhere, I'll just stay here. If you miss the master, come back and see..." That's right! Once we get together in life, we will eventually be separated.
Lin Yutong looked at the mountain forest and asked Tong'er, "Is there a drought in the mountains too? All the springs have stopped flowing."
yes!
Lin Yutong said, "Let's pack up and go down the mountain first! Look at this, I'm afraid this year will be a disaster year! This drought will make it difficult to stay on the mountain."
It's okay now, but I'll go back when there's nothing else I can do.
That’s fine!
After coming down from the mountain, she went down to the farmland to see that the land was dry and cracked, the seedlings had yellow leaves, and the signs of a severe drought were already showing. She had to go to the palace and transport relief food from the east capital.
When Tongtong's sign was handed into the palace, Li Zhizheng felt uncomfortable.
The Tang Dynasty lost its civil servants and generals one after another. This gave Li Zhi an inkling of an ominous premonition. This premonition was particularly strong. But there was nowhere to resolve it!
As a result, Tong'er entered the palace.
It's not like it was a few years ago. In the past years, Tong'er would always come here every now and then, and it wasn't always for business! She would come to see if anything happened. Ever since Xian'er's incident, Tong'er had become cold-hearted. Whenever she entered the palace,
, either she felt that there was something important that required her to enter the palace, or there was something important in the court that required her to enter the palace.
In the former case, she took the initiative to enter the palace; in the latter case, she had to declare her entry into the palace.
Now that she has come on her own initiative, this must be something big.
"Please!"
Lin Yutong came in. Li Zhi could see a vague shadow, but he knew it was her. There were only three women who could get close to him. One was the queen. When she came, she was surrounded by people, and the scene was huge.
One is Taiping. As soon as she comes in, she can hear the sound of rings, jingling, and it is extremely lively. The other is Tong'er. She has no pomp, nor is she dressed in rich clothes, but as soon as she comes in, she is very lively.
Everyone outside and outside began to hold their breath and concentrate, and the only sound left in the hall was her steady footsteps.
I have met my father.
"Tong'er, come! Come to Aye."
Lin Yutong stood up, sat down, and said bluntly, "I have to ask my mother to come over. I have something important to do."
Li Zhi said to Liu Ren, "Send someone to invite the Queen of Heaven."
After they were sent away, Li Zhicai said, "Is Master Sun gone?"
yes!
"My condolences!" Li Zhi sighed, "I thought that if you attained the Tao, you could really become an immortal, but obviously the Tao is the Tao and the immortal is an immortal, which are not the same thing. Many high-ranking ministers in the court passed away one after another, and I felt very sad. Suddenly.
I feel like God is not helping me."
What can Lin Yutong say?
She could only say: "Whenever there is an abnormality in the weather, most elderly or infirm people will have a hard time surviving it. This is completely normal."
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, "Is there something abnormal about the climate?"
"What's abnormal?"
Before Lin Yutong could say anything, Empress Wu came. After hearing a hint, she asked.
"Mother, please be safe." Lin Yutong stood up to greet her, and Empress Wu pulled her over to sit down, "Why did you enter the palace in such a hot day? It would be great to enter the palace as soon as the weather cools down. By the way, bring the children with you. Your father and I will
But I haven’t seen you for a while.”
Lin Yutong sat down and said, "Because I had something to do and was very anxious, I didn't take them with me."
"What on earth is going on? Are you so solemn? You can't wait for half a day? The weather is different, but it's because of the drought?"
Lin Yutong nodded, "Yes! There is a drought."
Empress Wu said, "In recent years, many of the waterwheels proposed by the British Council have been installed. Do you think they are not enough to deal with this drought?"
Lin Yutong nodded, "The drought in Gyeonggi Province this time is more severe than the drought when the emperor's brother was in charge of the country. Therefore, I came to the palace to report this matter! While the river has not stopped flowing, hurry up
Allocate disaster relief food from Dongdu to cope with this disaster."
As soon as she said this, Empress Wu tightly grasped the handle of the fan. She always wanted to leave Chang'an and go to Luoyang, the eastern capital. She tried three times, but the saint refused! But this time, it was God who helped her. This was really a wonderful time.
Chance!
Therefore, she immediately said: "What the Zhenguo said is true. At this time, food is allocated to prepare for disaster. You can pass the decree and allocate food to prepare for disaster relief. This news must be spread out so that the people can feel at ease and know that the court has
Countermeasures.”
Li Zhi nodded, "Yes!"
Immediately draw up a seal for the fold and pass it on to others to do it.
When the matter was done, Lin Yutong stood up and said, "I won't stay any longer."
Empress Wu raised her hand and pressed it, "Don't worry about the country, I have something to report to the saint."
Lin Yutong couldn't leave anymore. He sat back down and heard Empress Wu say, "Sage, this time you must listen to my concubine no matter what, and move to the east capital." Lin Yutong was stunned and looked at Empress Wu in surprise. She really knew how to catch him.
Chance!
Luoyang is the base camp of Empress Wu, and Li Zhi has always been unwilling to go there. But there is no choice, isn't this just in time for the Chang'an natural disaster?
Natural disasters are severe. What does this mean? Food prices may rise tenfold if things go wrong.
Chang'an has the entire set of institutions of the Tang Dynasty, with low-level officials accounting for the majority. There are also various armies guarding the royal family, and the number is huge! If there is a food shortage, there will be no shortage of food from the royal family, and food from aristocratic families, but these 80% of the court
What should low-level officials do? What if the number of people in the army needs to eat?
Due to severe drought, the water levels of the Yellow River and Weihe River will become lower and lower, which means that water transportation cannot bear so many people!
Rather than letting the government teams eat the transported food and asking the army to use it as food and salary, it would be better for us all to leave! Then the food pressure will be reduced drastically, which is beneficial for disaster relief.
Especially in the army, where the royal family is present, a large number of guards are needed. If the royal family is absent, it is enough for some people to ensure that Chang'an is not in chaos.
With limited transportation capacity and limited grain transportation, if we leave, the burden on Chang'an will be relieved.
Lin Yutong sighed inwardly, it was the right time, the right place and the right people, and he had taken advantage of everything! Empress Wu's proposal was selfish, but from the perspective of disaster relief, Empress Wu's arrangement was appropriate.
Judging from the weather, the disaster has reached this point, so this arrangement is appropriate.
From the geographical point of view, Luoyang is connected in all directions and is a companion capital. The arrival of the Holy Emperor will not waste people or money.
From a humanistic perspective, it is absolutely beneficial to Empress Wu.
It's not that Li Zhi didn't understand Empress Wu's plan, but considering the disaster situation, even if the other party had selfish motives, this decision had to be made.
Empress Wu added, "Besides, the saint sealed Mount Tai. Let's go to Luoyang and seal Mount Song... to show your Majesty's virtue!"
Li Zhi smiled, but still had no words. But then, Li Zhi sighed, "Are you going to Dongdu? I was thinking about conferring a grandson title this year!"
Yes! Li Xian married a Crown Princess Cui last year, and soon after they got married, they were happy. In the first month of this year, they gave birth to a son, Li Xian's eldest son, named Chongzhao.
Now, Li Zhi said that he would canonize Li Xian's eldest son as the emperor's grandson. What does it mean?
By bringing it up at this time, is this an exchange with Empress Wu?
Empress Wu only hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said: "It's the same as waiting until the title has been decided and the canonization ceremony to be carried out in the east capital! The disaster is like a fire, but there is no time to delay." She agreed and canonized this grandson as the grandson.
.
As soon as he said this, Li Zhi sighed, "Then let's ask people to clean up, who will be left to provide relief, and who will be taken to Dongdu..."
Empress Wu looked at Tongtong, "Your father's health has to depend on you on this journey. It's a hot day and it's a long journey, so you need to watch over him."
Lin Yutong frowned. He had to find a way to avoid this matter, but there was no hurry! Instead of arguing with her here, it would be more reasonable to pretend to be sick and stay when he was about to leave. It was not because he wanted to do something, but because he had to stay.
reasons.
Because of her silence, Empress Wu thought she had acquiesced, so she added: "You have to go to the Hot Spring Palace and Ci'en Temple later..."
I understand that we cannot leave Li Hong and Li Xian, two former princes, in Chang'an.
Lin Yutong clearly agreed to this matter, and Li Zhi immediately interjected, "Ask Tong'er to stay in Chang'an! We can't rest assured that no one is watching the disaster relief work."
Empress Wu hesitated for a moment and then said: "I am worried about your health."
No problem!
Empress Wu stopped talking and stood up to leave. Lin Yutong followed, and Li Zhi said, "Ask your mother to be busy. It's a rare time for you to come back. Please give me a squeeze on your shoulders, which are sore and hard."
yes!
Empress Wu went to work, and Li Zhi raised his hand and dismissed everyone in the hall.
Lin Yutong sat over, knowing that he had something to say.
Li Zhi looked at the main hall and said, "After I leave with your mother, you have to keep an eye on Chang'an. I don't know what's wrong, even though I know your mother's words are reasonable, you just can't bear to leave! This hall used to be annoying, but now it's so annoying
I just can’t bear to part with it.”
Lin Yutong was silent. In fact, Li Zhi left alive but did not come back alive! His life has also entered a countdown.
Empress Wu said that she would be taken with her, but Li Zhi thought that there was no need...then let's provide disaster relief! Disaster relief was more important, which was why he was unwilling to leave Chang'an with them. Historical records recorded that this time the drought was severe in Guanzhong.
People cannibalize people and exchange children for food. It can be seen that after Empress Wu left with Li Zhi, the disaster relief arrangements in Chang'an were not in place. In view of this, no matter what they thought, she would find a way to stay.
Now that Li Zhi agreed to let him stay, it would save trouble.
Li Zhi sighed and looked at Tongtong, "Tong'er, father and daughter, let's have a few heartfelt words today."
Lin Yutong looked at Liu Ren. As soon as Liu Ren raised his hand, everyone walked in the hall, and the whole hall suddenly became empty. Then she said, "Speak, I am listening."
Li Zhi smiled bitterly, "Recently, I often dreamed about my childhood, when my grandma was still there! I had Aye for state affairs, and grandma for family affairs. I lived freely, not to mention how comfortable I was. Later, by some strange combination of circumstances, I did something like this. Prince, I have been the emperor, but after several years, I no longer know what it means to be happy. My child, don’t complain, everyone born in an emperor’s family is like this!” He stretched out his hand to hold Tongtong’s hand, and then He also said, "My father knows that you have a good mind! My father also knows that your mother is reluctant to give up the power in her hands. But my son, you are soft-hearted, abide by filial piety, and never contradict your mother directly unless you have to. My son Such a temperament makes a father feel very happy. As a father, I have been feeling quite uneasy recently... and considering my current life expectancy, my child, I always feel that I am going to see your royal grandmother soon. This posthumous matter, As a father, you have to consider it! What if such a day comes? Your queen mother is in good health and must be a long-lived person. When your father is gone, your mother must be the regent! As Xian'er is, she is no match for your queen mother. .If he is obedient, it would be better for your mother to decide everything. If he is disobedient, your mother may not be able to tolerate him! It would be good to have a grandson, establish a young emperor, and your mother will be the regent. If she lives fifteen years longer than me. At that time, Chongzhao would be an adult. A young emperor, with help, would be able to establish a career. If she lived twenty years longer than me, Chongzhao would already be a young man by then. How can a person in his old age be considered a youth? My opponent, I have endured it! At most, she can live thirty years longer than me, but in thirty years, she is already a ninety-year-old man, can she? No! Someone actually suggested to me that she should learn from Learn from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty killed his mother at an early age to prevent chaos in the government. But your mother is a regent, not a chaos in the government! To be fair, your mother is quite knowledgeable in political affairs. She has Advocate, dare to advocate, and be able to see things clearly and make good decisions... Considering the situation of the Tang Dynasty, I trust your mother, not the prince! I want your mother to be regent, this is my wish."
Lin Yutong understood that he said this because he hoped that he would not conflict with Empress Wu because of this.
I have to say that what Li Zhi was thinking was right! If Li Xian fails, then appoint a grandson! With the grandson here, Empress Wu is reluctant to give up her power, then you will be the regent! If you have opinions on political affairs, the court will Things are handled in a clear and clear way, so you should do it! When you are old and your grandson is old, wouldn’t it be good to entrust the affairs of the court to your grandson? Your regent will have a good death, and the country will be passed on to your grandson. Nor is it given to outsiders.
When I think about it this way, it makes perfect sense.
Even though he was not the princess of the country, Li Zhi also thought so and arranged this. Li Chongzhao was indeed canonized as a grandson in history. Later, because "zhao" and "曌" have the same pronunciation, he changed the name to Li Chongrun! This child is very unlucky. In history, he was framed. It was said that he said that Zhang Yizhi's brothers were entering and exiting the inner palace at will, which made Emperor Wu very angry. Chongzhao. The biological mother of Chongzhao is Wei Shi, and the biological mother of this Chongzhao is Cui Shi.
But no matter which re-photo it is, there is nothing wrong with Li Zhi’s arrangement!
But he never thought: Empress Wu didn’t want to be the queen, she wanted the throne!