Chapter 326: General Strategy of the Western Regions
When the time came, Zhang Yang followed the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty and walked in from Zhuque Gate, walked all the way through Chengtian Gate, and then walked to Tai Chi Hall.
Among the officials at all levels in the six ministries, Zhang Yang, a minister who was only over 20 years old, also stood out.
Whether it is Tang Jian, Yang Shidao, or Yan Liben, everyone is already middle-aged, only Zhang Yang is so young.
Everyone stood in their seats in the court and did not speak loudly.
Li Xiaogong was still chatting with Li Daozong about home affairs, and everyone had their own chat partners.
This was a harmonious time before the emperor came to court.
Zhang Xiangxiang and Zhang Dashu stood consciously.
Looking at Xu Jingzong's expression, Zhang Yang asked: "Old Xu, why are you so energetic every morning?"
When Xu Jingzong heard this, he straightened his expression again, "It's natural to be energetic in the morning."
"What's the secret?"
Zhang Yang asked again, it is indeed rare to be able to maintain such energy for a long time.
Xu Jingzong cupped his hands and said, "The secret? The only way is to go to bed early and get up early."
Zhang Yang nodded, "This is really a secret."
"Although Zhang Shangshu is young, he must pay attention to his health and not be too tired. He often loses energy every morning."
Zhang Yang stood up again and said, "I wrote the memorial last night and wrote the outline of the Western Regions all night long."
Xu Jingzong smiled knowingly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you Zhang Shangshu."
Zhang Yang emphasized: "I am really writing a memorial."
Seeing that the smile on this guy's face was still there, but seemed to be getting darker and darker, Zhang Yang stood up again and didn't want to explain anymore.
Finally, Li Shimin came, and the courtiers stood neatly.
The morning session was as usual, with each department talking about their affairs in their own order.
When it was the turn of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yang stood up and preached to the class: "Your Majesty, yesterday the Diplomatic Academy took over the Kucha royal family, and now this one is waiting for His Majesty's fall."
While talking, Zhang Yang handed over another memorial, "This is the follow-up method written by me."
The eunuch in front of the palace received the memorial.
Seeing that none of the ministries had anything else to report, Li Shimin said, "I have recently discussed with Yan Liben the construction of Taiye Pond and what do you think of building the embankment?"
All the ministers in the palace were discussing.
Wei Zheng first stood up and asked, "May I ask, Your Majesty, how much land does Taiye Pond occupy?"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Thousand acres."
Wei Zheng added: "How much money, food and manpower are needed to open up a thousand acres of land? It has only been two years since the weather has changed for the better. It is the time to build up national strength."
Listening to Wei Zheng's words, Li Shimin has not yet spoken.
Zhang Yang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I also object to this."
The corners of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, and he endured the annoyance in his heart and said in a deep voice: "Is this matter also related to the Ministry of Rites?"
"Of course it's relevant."
I had anticipated this scene for a long time and was mentally prepared to be opposed. I even greeted Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.
I thought it would be okay if anyone jumped out to oppose it. I never expected that Zhang Yang would jump out. This guy opened more than a thousand acres of land in Lishan and no one said anything about him.
I wanted to build a Taiye Pond, but he jumped out of the woodwork. This guy was building a large project on his own, and he came to give me advice. He was very shameless.
Zhang Yang said again: "If Your Majesty overhauls the Taiye Pond, it will definitely require a lot of manpower and food. The situation in the Western Region is tense right now, and the entire Western Region will fall into chaos in an instant."
"Is this what you are talking about related to the Ministry of Rites?" Li Shimin's face turned even darker.
"Your Majesty, if there is chaos in the Western Regions, we should reserve troops and generals to prepare for emergencies." Zhang Yang paused for a moment before sorting out his words, "The so-called don't panic because you have food at home.
After saving a little bit of wealth, we rush to extravagance and waste. If Your Majesty uses up all the national power, we will not go to war."
Hearing that there was going to be a fight, several sharp glances came from the general.
All these eyes fell on Zhang Yang.
Oblivious to the gaze behind him, Zhang Yang said again: "Your Majesty, please think twice. Every article and thing used in the court is for the sake of the country."
"I……"
Wei Zheng added: "What Zhang Shangshu said is absolutely true. To have such a foresight is to be feared by future generations."
I originally said hello to most of the people in the court.
Perhaps Wei Zheng, Wang Gui and others will stand up to oppose this matter.
Now there is Zhang Yang.
His teeth itched with anger, Li Shimin calmed down and said, "We will discuss the construction of Taiye Pond later."
The morning meeting, which was originally going smoothly, ended unhappy again.
Noticing that the emperor had beheaded himself before leaving, Zhang Yang felt as calm as Mount Tai. A dead pig is not afraid of boiling water.
The capture of the Kucha royal family caused quite a stir in Chang'an City.
Fortunately, no one jumped out to impeach me this time.
Just as he was thinking about following the crowd out of the Tai Chi Hall, Zhang Yang saw a eunuch blocking his way.
He ducked to the left, and the opponent also moved to the left.
Then I walked to the right, but the other party still blocked me.
Looking from bottom to top, Zhang Yang saw the old eunuch, "Your Majesty is going to hand over the other land? Our family has been waiting for a long time."
The old eunuch had a smile on his face, "Zhang Shangshu was joking. His Majesty invited Zhang Shangshu to come into the palace to discuss the general strategy of the Western Regions."
Zhang Yang sighed: "Lead the way."
Follow him out of Taiji Hall, instead of following the crowd out of Chengtian Gate, he turns to the other side of Chengtian Gate.
Xu Jingzong looked at this scene and said: "Being able to receive him privately after the morning court session shows that His Majesty Zhang Shangshu attaches great importance to him."
Zhang Elephant shook his head and left.
Xu Jingzong is the person who follows Zhang Yang the most closely. He is quite capable in doing things. After getting along with him for a long time, his usual behavior makes people uncomfortable.
The same goes for Zhang Yang, who didn't come to ask about the matter for ten and a half days.
Zhang Daxiang quickened his pace. After all, he still had to take responsibility for the Ministry of Rites. Neither Zhang Shangshu nor Xu Shilang could count on him.
Walk all the way from Taiji Hall to Xingqing Hall.
Zhang Yang looked at the emperor who was eating porridge. He still held the memorial he presented in his hand.
"I followed what you said and have now started having breakfast. Do you usually have three meals a day like this?"
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "It is a great blessing that your Majesty can understand my painstaking efforts. I am very happy and congratulated."
"A great blessing?"
"If you don't eat breakfast for many years, you will easily get stomach problems, which are difficult to cure."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "When you said that, I remembered that there were many people in the army who had this kind of stubborn disease."
Zhang Yang continued: "Your Majesty is the Khan of Heaven, so naturally you should take care of your health."
After drinking a bowl of soup, Li Shimin still focused on this memorial, which was full of words, "We must support a puppet who can control the Western Regions and let the Tang Dynasty do whatever it wants."
Zhang Yang nodded, "Your Majesty, the ultimate goal of the Ministry of Rites is to bring the entire Western Region into the territory of the Tang Dynasty."
"You are still too young after all. This memorial seems very far-sighted, but there are also many omissions. Even if you cultivate a puppet that can control the Western Region, it is just handing over power to others instead of holding it in your own hands.
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"As time goes by, everything will change, and power will eventually fall into the hands of others. As you said, if you support another Great Khan of the Western Regions to oppose the current Ye Hu, the puppet Khan you support will not
How can we compete with Yehu Khan if we have soldiers and horses, let alone power?"
Zhang Yang replied: "Your Majesty, power has always been what the people want, and the masses are the greatest strength. The ordinary herdsmen of Western Turks are what our Ministry of Rites strives for. As for how many troops and war horses the entire Ye Hu has in his hands, the Ministry of Rites
If you don’t care, you don’t need to care.”
Looking at Li Shimin's expression, Zhang Yang said again: "Please don't be so decadent, Your Majesty. The Tang Dynasty should expand its territory. The world is very big, not only the Liaodong and the Western Regions, but also a broader world, waiting for the heaven and earth."
Khan went to conquer, and I also know that there are many treasures waiting for us to discover in the far west."
Ambition must be constantly instilled in Li Shimin. Without ambition, the emperor will become lazy. This is a terrible thing.
"If His Majesty does not want to expand the territory and establish achievements, the existence of the Ministry of Rites and the Foreign Affairs Council will lose its meaning."
Li Shimin sighed: "Why don't I want to establish Qianqiu achievements, otherwise I would not exchange Lishan for Gaochang. How long will it take you to take over the Western Regions?"
The maids on the side took away the bowls in front of His Majesty. They consciously cleared the table and left silently with the bowls used by the emperor.
Zhang Yang thought for a long time first.
Li Shimin put away the memorial and said, "If you can't give me time, I can't force it."
"As short as three years, as long as ten years."
Hearing this reply, Li Shimin laughed, "Seriously?"
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "This is what I think. Let's start with culture and conquer the Western Turks with culture. Three years later, the Tang Dynasty will also have the national power to conquer the Western Regions."
Li Shimin smiled.
Zhang Yang saluted again, "I need some time."
"I'll give you time. Xu Xiaode submitted another memorial to impeach you before, and some people have a lot to say about you Lishan."
"Lishan is rich, so naturally there will be a lot of criticism. I have always been a person who can accept criticism. Lishan's interests are with the court. I can accept criticism and people's discussions. I hope your majesty will stand firm.
For our goals, strengthen the country and enrich the people, open up new territories and conquer the world."
"As Wei Zheng said, future generations are to be feared." Li Shimin read the memorial again, "When did you need my decree to appoint a Western Turkic Great Khan to oppose Ye Hu? Who is this person?"
"I'm still thinking about it. Your Majesty just needs to cooperate when the time comes."
"If there's nothing else, just step back."
After he finished speaking, he saw Zhang Yang still standing there. As Tian Khan, he naturally couldn't argue with such a young man. Li Shimin asked again: "Do you have anything else to do?"
"Your Majesty, when will you give me those two thousand acres of land? It has been delayed for two months. It has been delayed for two months. If it is delayed again, it will be summer."
After finally feeling better, Li Shimin disappeared in an instant and said, "Someone, get this kid out of here."
"Your Majesty! You are the Khan of Heaven, and the Khan of Heaven cannot default on your debts."
Several guards dragged him out of the Xingqing Palace. Zhang Yang said loudly: "The Khan of Heaven has defaulted on his debts. Is there any justice in this? Is there any law in the king's law?"
The sound got further and further away until it disappeared completely. Li Shimin picked up the outline of the Western Regions and continued to read, "Let the people in the Western Regions learn Chinese characters and write Chinese characters? Unify the culture? Get rid of all the backward customs and foolish opinions in the Western Regions."
After looking at it for a long time, Li Shimin couldn't help but nodded, "Well, he is indeed an ambitious boy."
The more I read this summary, the more I like it. It uses culture to influence the Western Turks for a long time. How did he think of this method? After a hundred years, the Western Turks' writing and customs will disappear. It is really heartbreaking.
The eunuchs and maids on the side stood with their heads bowed and did not speak.
I just feel that His Majesty is in a good mood. I have read this memorial for a long time and I am still reading it.
It is indeed unjust for the emperor to default on his debts, and it is even more stupid to talk to the emperor about royal laws.
Zhang Yang walked quickly and walked along, passing by the Tai Chi Hall, and happened to meet Xu Xiaode.
"Zhang Shangshu, long time no see."
"It turns out to be Chief Xu." Zhang Yang said with his hands in his hands: "What has Chief Xu been doing recently?"
Xu Xiaode had a smile on his face and said, "Study Han Shu with the prince."
"Thanks for your hard work."
"It's not hard."
Keep walking all the way.
"I heard that Chief Xu impeached me again?"
"Huh? How did Zhang Shangshu know?" Xu Xiaode asked again, "Did you hear it from someone? I am impeaching the Lishan villagers for being barbaric and lacking discipline. Unexpectedly, Zhang Shangshu knew about it before His Majesty approved it."
Zhang Yang had a smile on his face, "Is it because the work in the East Palace is too busy? You said you have nothing to do and are looking for trouble. Why are you impeaching me again and again?"
"I am just doing nothing. If I encounter injustice, I will naturally impeach him."
"Really? I thought you were targeting me."
"Xiaguan and Zhang Shangshu have never had any disputes."
"So that's it." Zhang Yang sighed with emotion, "Actually, His Majesty saw your memorial, and that's why he told me about it."
"Really?" Xu Changli became more enthusiastic, "What did your Majesty say?"
"His Majesty said that you should teach the prince well and not get involved in such trivial matters. Lishan is the fiefdom of the princess. I will beat you next time."
"Heavenly Khan accepts all opinions, and impeachment is only natural and is the duty of a lower official."
Not only is he arrogant, but he is also brainless.
After hesitating for a while, Zhang Yang said again: "Actually, I have seen some things recently. I don't know if Xu Changli is interested."
"What's going on?"
"There's something going on in the aristocratic family. I heard that someone recently eloped."
"Elope? Why?"
"Because of love, but what the aristocratic family does... they will beat to death those who run away with their own children and then sink them into the river."
After hearing these words, Xu Xiaode took a breath and said, "It's so heartless."
Zhang Yang added: "There are many ugly things in this world. Now think about what is wrong with love. This is what I want to say. I know that Xu Changli is a passionate and upright man. How can I tolerate them?"
These little guys are doing bad things."
Leaving Xu Xiaode alone to think, Zhang Yang quickened his pace and left.
When leaving the imperial city, Zhang Yang walked to the door of the Diplomatic Academy and waved to Xu Jingzong, who was working inside. The two whispered a few words and parted.
Some people were staring outside the Diplomatic Academy and watching what was going on in the Diplomatic Academy.
I don’t know what Zhang Yang and Xu Jingzong said.
In the next few days, Xu Jingzong often ran to the dungeon of the Criminal Department.
Your Majesty's attitude towards the Kucha royal family will only be known in the autumn, but Xu Jingzong went to the dungeon very frequently.