"No one can stop birth, old age, illness and death, not even me as a disciple." Zhang Yang said with a frown.
"Someone said before that Zhang Gongjin would not live more than a year, but I didn't expect him to live until now. I heard that you are also a person who understands medical science. I guess it is also because of your treatment."
When Li Chengqian walked in front of the people, the wedding was just about to begin. The sound of bells and drums sounded, and it was very lively for a while.
"When the peach is born, its flowers are shining brightly. When the son returns, it will be suitable for his family..."
"When the peach is born, there is a peach in reality. The son will return..."
The people of Taichang Temple recited the Book of Songs loudly and blessed the prince and princess.
Under the lively scene, the low-pitched conversation between Zhang Yang and Gao Shilian continued.
Zhang Yang drank tea and said, "Teacher's illness has not been cured yet. At the moment, we can only say that it has not worsened. We can only nurse the illness but not cure it. We can only maintain it like this."
Gao Shilian asked in confusion: "Can't even you and Sun Simiao be cured?"
Watching the wedding proceeding, the Crown Princess walked into the East Palace wearing Xia Pei. The scene became more and more lively. The Queen asked people to distribute silk satin and brown sugar to the guests present.
Li Yue also received a piece. The satin was fine silk and the brown sugar was from Lishan. It was only a palm-sized piece.
The brown sugar distributed to guests outside the palace was even smaller.
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "There is no elixir of longevity in this world. If Xu Guogong wants to prolong his life, he might as well develop good work and rest habits, maintain a balanced diet, drink less alcohol and more boiled water, and keep exercising."
Gao Shilian smiled and said: "Is this what Zhang Gongjin did?"
"Well, that's all." Zhang Yang nodded and said, "How difficult does Xu Guogong think it is to prolong life?"
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess walked into the palace and saluted His Majesty and the Queen.
Li Baiyao recited the congratulatory message, and after each sentence, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess saluted to the Queen and His Majesty, and then to the many guests present.
After the ceremony, the Crown Princess followed the Queen and left. The only thing left was for the Crown Prince to greet the guests present.
Gao Shilian whispered: "Now the prince advocates the establishment of official schools. I heard that the squires in Xiangzhou were persuaded by you to allow official schools to be launched there."
Zhang Yang thought about it, "It stands to reason that when Xu Guogong presided over the reconstruction of the clan history, he would not have sided with the aristocratic family."
"The aristocratic family has been entrenched in the Central Plains for hundreds of years. How can it be eliminated overnight?"
"So does Xu Guogong still hope that the imperial examination and the aristocratic family will coexist? But Xu Guogong should not forget that the aristocratic family needs interests after all. If the imperial examination and the aristocratic family coexist, and the central government gives in to the aristocratic family, as long as this is the only step, the aristocratic family will also take advantage of it.
A mouthful of profit.”
Zhang Yang continued: "Then the aristocratic families will start to control the imperial examinations until the imperial examinations become their playthings. It seems that dealing with such a huge interest group like the aristocratic families requires strict control and cannot be relaxed at all."
Gao Shilian nodded and said: "I am also doing this for the Tang Dynasty."
Zhang Yang grinned and said, "What a coincidence, so do I."
After a few words, it was clear that everyone was not of the same mind. Gao Shilian was silent for a long time, stood up and left.
Li Chengqian was about to speak, but he saw that Gao Shilian was walking very quickly and had no intention of stopping.
Walking up to Zhang Yang, Li Chengqian poured a glass of wine and asked, "What's wrong with Mr. Xu Guogong?"
"I probably went to the toilet." Zhang Yang took the drink.
"I am very happy today that this marriage can go smoothly..."
Seeing Li Chengqian's excited words, Zhang Yang clinked glasses with him and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness."
Li Chengqian drank it all in one gulp and went to deal with other guests.
Gao Shilian and Changsun Wuji had the same idea. When Gao Shilian left, Changsun Wuji took this top position. Maintaining stability was their first priority. The conditions for the smooth conduct of the imperial examination could give the family appropriate space.
They are all designed for Datang, so it is inevitable that there will be disagreements.
The wedding lasted from morning to noon, and some guests left in twos and threes.
Zhang Yang and his wife were about to leave.
Xiao Wu and Xu Hui were attracted by the poetry on a wall.
Zhang Yang looked sideways and saw a huge red cloth hanging on the wall. The red cloth was filled with poems written by various literati to express their blessings to the prince and princess.
"Master, do you want to write a sentence?" Xiao Wu came over and said.
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "I have given you enough blessings for the prince, there is no need to write any more."
The family walked out of the East Palace under the eyes of everyone.
After walking out of the Suzaku Gate, Li Yue whispered: "Among the many female guests in the East Palace, many of them have their eyes set on their husbands?"
Zhang Yang clicked his tongue and said, "Really? Why didn't I feel it?"
Seeing that her husband wanted to look back, Li Yue held his arm with both hands and quickly walked away from the place with a nervous expression.
When the family returned home, the little bear slowly walked over with little Qingqing in his mouth, put her at his feet, and whined as if complaining.
Most likely, the child was crawling around again, and the little bear was tired of taking care of it.
The family had left their children out for so long, and the bear seemed full of complaints.
Zhang Yang picked up the child and played with it for a while. The family came back and the little bear could relax a little. It went into the woodshed and scratched the wood to sharpen its claws.
The prince's wedding went smoothly, and by evening the guests had mostly dispersed.
Even though today was the prince's wedding, Tian Khan still had to deal with a lot of government affairs. Li Shimin was sitting in the palace, watching the report from Shuofang.
Li Junxian hurriedly came to the palace and said, "Your Majesty."
Li Shimin looked at the report in his hand, "Is Li Ji here?"
Li Junxian replied: "I said I'd be there in a moment."
Picking up the general list next to him, Li Shimin looked at the names one by one. These names were all people who fought together in the past.
There are also many people who are old.
These people back then are still brave now, but who should I use in ten or twenty years?
There are only a few young generals in the DPRK who can do anything, and there are even fewer young generals who can stand alone.
The reason why he chose Li Ji was because during the northern expedition against the Turks, he sent troops with Zhang Gongjin and used Han Xin's strategy of destroying Tian Heng to besiege Jieli. He ran for hundreds of miles across the desert and fled when he was stopped west of Qikou.
The remnants of the Turks.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Because he has experience in desert marches, it is the best choice for him to conquer Xue Yantuo.
Li Junxian was still standing in the hall, so quiet that he could hear his own breathing.
It was originally the prince's wedding, and the whole government and the public were full of joy.
But His Majesty still doesn't look good.
"Yi Nan Khan is not dead yet, do you know?"
His Majesty's words came suddenly, and Li Junxian was frightened, "The last...the last general."
"I only got the news today, and that's why I decided to attack Xue Yantuo. This person is now in Liaodong."
Li Junxian hurriedly replied: "The last general has neglected his duty."
Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said: "I don't blame you. Since Zhang Yang took charge of the Foreign Affairs Academy, I don't know many things."
"Is it necessary for the general to have an informant in the Foreign Affairs Council?"
"Before New Year's Eve, the spy you arranged in Lishan was discovered by Qingque. With Zhang Yang's vigilance, do you think there is such a chance?"
Li Junxian lowered his head again, not knowing how to reply.
"Your Majesty, General Li Ji has arrived." The guard in front of the palace reported.
"Come in."
Li Ji wore a loose black robe with a round collar and a gray turban on his head. He stepped into the hall, raised his head and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty."
As both a martial artist, Li Ji's magnanimity, confidence and heroic spirit outweighed Li Junxian's.
Seeing warriors like Li Ji makes people feel nervous unconsciously.
This kind of heroic spirit in his heart is very contagious.
In front of His Majesty, Li Ji also had all the etiquette he should have.
Li Shimin held the memorial in his hand, "I have discussed with Fang Xuanling and have sent people to Xue Yantuo to spread the news. You take my military talisman and go to the left and right Qianniu guards with two thousand soldiers and horses each, and set off to Shuofang to train troops and prepare to attack Mobei.
"
Li Ji took the military talisman and said loudly: "Here!"
The voice was loud and echoed in the hall. Li Ji took the military talisman and walked out of the Ganlu Hall.
Li Junxian was still standing in the hall.
Li Shimin whispered: "You send people to Liaodong to bring Yinan Khan to Shuofang, and then let him and Li Jiyi go to conquer Mobei."
"Here."
Naturally, his voice was not as loud as Li Ji's.
After walking out of the Manna Hall, Li Junxian felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart, feeling like he couldn't do anything well, especially since everything had not gone as planned in the past two years.
Also feeling the same way is Sun Fujia, the newly appointed Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Since Dai Wei left, Dali Temple has also left a lot of problems.
There is still no clue about these hanging eucalyptus. It is already dark, Sun Fujia is still sitting in Dali Temple, and Anyanyan's whereabouts are unknown.
At first, I was still unable to do anything about the robbery on Bashang.
According to people from the Western Regions, Anyanyan still had people deployed outside Chang'an City. When people from Dali Temple went to inquire again, these people were long gone.
Judging from the witnesses and surrounding traces, there were indeed people from the Western Regions staying outside the city at that time.
But before the people from Dali Temple left, these people were gone.
There are always people who act one step ahead of Dali Temple.
The object of suspicion in his mind was the Foreign Affairs Council, and he had also sent a memorial. His Majesty did not even say that he wanted to inquire about the Foreign Affairs Council.
Everyone in Dali Temple doesn’t know where to start.
It has only been less than half a year since he took office, and he already has several hanging pieces in his hands.
It wasn't until he sat in the seat of the young minister of Dali Temple that Sun Fujia felt the undercurrents and evil winds surging in Chang'an City.
…
The prince's marriage is over, and the morning court will continue the next morning.
Zhang Yang was sitting at the door of his house expressionlessly, brushing his teeth. It was still a little late to get up today, but the two little girls were full of energy early in the morning.
Eleven-year-old Xiao Wu can already share in the housework as his wife's disciple.
Xu Hui is one year older than Xiao Wu and is also very diligent.
When she woke up in the morning, Li Yue was not very energetic. The child was growing up every day and became more noisy at night.
After two bites of breakfast, Zhang Yang drank another bowl of tea to dispel the fire, and went to the morning court.
When the sky in the east turns white, the morning dynasty begins.
Zhang Yang stood in the morning class, listening to the report from the Ministry of War.
Li Ji has already led his troops to Shuofang, preparing to attack Xue Yantuo in Mobei.
It is good for the emperor to have the ambition to make great achievements.
Don't be too anxious, Mobei is too barren, and it's still freezing cold north of Baidaochuan.
Conquest is possible, but the cost of conquest is not proportional to the benefits.
On the contrary, the mineral resources there are quite good.
Li Shimin did not mention Yinan Khan, but only talked about preparations for the northern expedition to Xue Yantuo.
Duke Zheng still did not come to the morning court.
When the court was over, Zhang Yang was still thinking about Duke Zheng's physical condition.
"Zhang Yang." Li Chengqian stepped forward and asked, "I saw you left so early yesterday. I wanted to have a few more drinks with you."
"I've been getting angry lately, so drinking is not a good idea."
Li Chengqian sighed: "You still pay attention to your health as always."
Continuing to walk to Zhongshu Province, Li Chengqian took out a compass and said, "I showed this compass to many uncles in the army yesterday. They all said that this compass can be used in the army. I wonder if Lishan can cast more of it."
"Is it purchased by the army?" Zhang Yang asked in a low voice with his hands in his hands.
"this……"
"The compass is the product of our Lishan technical research. It is not yet ready for mass production. Now Shuo Fang is preparing to send troops to Xue Yantuo. Lishan can provide several compasses to help the army march."
Most of the time you still need money.
Li Chengqian nodded slightly, "I told my father the story."
Zhang Yang nodded, "It would be a good thing if the Compass could bring more resources and money to Lishan. If the government's expenses are tight, Your Majesty can also exchange it for other resources."
"I understand."
Li Chengqian looked determined.
It is also a good thing that the prince is interested in seeking a compass for the army and the court.
You also need to think about your own conditions. For example, His Majesty’s current economic situation is not optimistic.
The prince will most likely hit a wall.
Zhongshu Province has been busy early, the genius has just come to light, and it is still a little cold.
It's the imperial examination soon, and there are a lot of petty officials coming in and out.
Before entering Zhongshu Province, he saw Fang Xuanling standing at the door with a smile on his face.
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "I've seen the prime minister."
After looking up and down, Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said, "Mr. Zheng is seriously ill and cannot come to the court to handle political affairs. I'd like to help you."
Zhang Yang smiled awkwardly, "I am very lucky that I did not cause any trouble to Zhongshu Province."
Fang Xuanling tugged at the goatee on his chin. He was about forty years old, but his expression was kind and he looked thin.
Compared with Zhao Guogong, Fang Xiang seems to be easier to get along with.
"I have read your strategy for Xue Yantuo. The Foreign Affairs Academy can arrange its own personnel outside of the six departments, but don't make too many exceptions. The thirty-six departments complement each other. You are the Minister of Rites. In charge of the Foreign Affairs Academy, you also need to come and go from time to time.
If you have any news about the Sixth Department of the Middle School, or even the Ministry of Education, please inform the Ministry of Education. This is all for the sake of the country."
"What the Prime Minister said is that the Foreign Affairs Commission will strengthen communication with the six ministries in the future."
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said, "I heard that Duke Zhao wanted to win over you, but you rejected him?"
Zhang Yang scratched his head. He took off his official hat to make it more comfortable because it was not too ventilated. He held the official hat in one hand and explained: "It's just a misunderstanding. I have a very happy chat with Duke Zhao. We can talk about the big plans of the court and the quarrels between our parents.
By the way, let’s talk about the customs and customs of Guanzhong.”
"You don't have to be secretive. Chu Suiliang has already told me to be more cheerful in everything we do. It's not like I can't hear bad things about others."