The prince stood outside the palace, listening to the conversation inside the palace, and unconsciously raised his head to look at the sky.
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "Your Majesty, can't we talk about something more practical?"
Li Shimin put down the memorial in his hand, "I hope you can restrain yourself. I don't want chaos to happen again in Chang'an City."
"I understand."
"Well, step back."
"I take my leave."
Li Shimin picked up the memorial again and looked at it. What was written in this memorial was conscience.
Changsun Wuji walked out of Chengtian Gate and had to go to an appointment. It was autumn in Guanzhong, and after the autumn harvest, Guanzhong saw another scene.
After leaving Chang'an City, we took a carriage and arrived at the Weishui River.
Here are Gao Shilian, Yu Shinan, Lu Jianzhi, Yan Zhaofu and others.
They are all quite famous people in the officialdom.
Changsun Wuji got off the carriage and said, "There are too many matters to be arranged in the court, so I'm late."
Gao Shilian smiled and said, "Come here, let me serve you tea."
Tea was poured and everyone sat around a table.
Yu Shinan was the first to say: "I am getting old. From now on, everything in the court will depend on you young people."
Changsun Wuji saluted and said, "Old sir, you are joking."
The only person present was Lu Jianzhi, who was similar in age to Changsun Wuji. However, this man was Yu Shinan's nephew. He was obsessed with calligraphy and had no intention of pursuing an official career.
Gao Shilian added: "The turmoil in Chang'an City was able to be calmed down so quickly by the central government. It must be you who came forward."
Changsun Wuji replied: "It was your Majesty's order. This kind of turmoil was not expected at the beginning. It came suddenly, so we can only post an imperial examination notice to avoid greater trouble."
Gao Shilian, Yu Shinan, and Yan Zhaofu were all famous officials in Chang'an City.
They are quite famous among the officials, and His Majesty has always been kind to them.
Not to mention Gao Shilian, Your Majesty will respectfully call him uncle.
Changsun Wuji has been taking care of these people according to His Majesty's instructions. They are rare senior officials who are far away from the aristocratic family.
Yu Shinan whispered: "I have been away from the court for many years and have not heard about the affairs of the court for a long time. However, an article in the diary of a madman kept me awake all night."
Yan Zhaofu also said: "Is this madman's diary really written by Zhang Yang?"
"That's not necessarily true. Zhang Yang always said that the books were written by others, and he just wrote them on his behalf." Gao Shilian nodded and said: "A few days ago, I took Zuo Silang Cui Yixuan to see the Qujiang Lake for an autumn tour. After passing him, he appeared to be modest and promised not to write any more books, but in the blink of an eye, a madman's diary arrived in Chang'an City. Cui Yixuan was so furious that he almost vomited blood and died. Now he can only stay in bed to recuperate."
Yu Shinan wondered: "So, what is Zhang Yang doing this for?"
Seeing everyone looking at him, Changsun Wuji replied: "I have also thought about it. Zhang Yang is also a supporter of the imperial examination system. He has put forward many ideas for the imperial examination system. If he says that he will submit to the aristocratic family with his identity and status, it is absolutely unreasonable." impossible."
Everyone nodded, they were right, Zhang Yang was His Majesty's son-in-law, and he was highly used by the government.
As long as he doesn't make mistakes, he will be safe and prosperous in the future.
Changsun Wuji added: "Zhang Yang did this for two reasons. Firstly, it caused the Qinghe family to be in chaos, and secondly..."
At this point, Changsun Wuji paused, "As for the second reason, I have some guesses in my mind, but I can't be sure yet."
Gao Shilian nodded and said, "Just tell me."
"Well." He continued: "As for the second point, I initially thought that Zhang Yang was doing it for Lishan's reputation, but after thinking about it again, I felt that it was wrong. Lishan does not need such a reputation. Zhang Yang's reputation has long been achieved.
It has spread all over Guanzhong, so why worry about using Diary of a Madman again?"
"Junior generation suspects that Zhang Yang must have made an agreement with His Majesty in order to promote the imperial examination and official education in order to fight against the nobles and nobles, and there must be some planning involved. As for what it is, we haven't understood it yet, and there is no proof."
Everyone was silent. They saw a group of soldiers and horses leaving Chang'an City and heading north.
Gao Shilian was confused
He asked, "Are those soldiers and horses going to the north?"
Yu Shinan was also surprised: "Is it true that the DPRK is going to launch troops against the Uighurs?"
"It is not necessarily the case that the troops and horses of the imperial court will be used. At noon, Zhongshu Sheng discussed the charter with His Majesty. He first used Xue Yantuo's troops and horses, and then moved forward after making a plan. According to Zhang Yang, it is not a last resort and he will not use troops easily."
Changsun Wuji stood up in front of everyone, "It was Yinan Khan's idea to attack the Uighurs, and His Majesty will not let go of this opportunity. Of course, Zhang Yang also has an agenda. For him, the battle to attack the Uighurs, no matter he wins or loses,
, it’s all good for him.”
【In view of the general environment,
Yu Shinan stroked his beard and said, "I would like to hear the details."
"As Zhang Yang, the chief official of the imperial court, he has to stabilize the salaries of many officials in the imperial court and at the same time bring more expenses to the imperial court. Where do these expenses come from?"
Changsun Wuji paced back and forth, "Lishan is indeed very rich, but Lishan only has such a small area of land, and it is obviously unrealistic to support such a large court. And Zhang Yang pursues the policy of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, and just reducing expenditure is not enough."
Solve the current situation where the big numbers cannot be lost due to the establishment of imperial examinations and official schools."
"To solve this problem, Zhang Yang could only find a way to increase the income. In recent years, the harvest has been good. Starting from the fifth year of Zhenguan, for four consecutive years, the tax revenue from various places reached tens of thousands of dan."
"How can such a large amount of taxed grain be consumed? Should it be used to provide grain and grass for foreign campaigns? But grain and grass are not soldiers and horses. Once the soldiers and horses are sent out, they are human lives. Your Majesty will definitely not seek this way to ease the burden on the court."
Changsun Wuji paused for a moment, and then said: "Then there is only one way left in front of Zhang Yang, and that is to sell grain. He can exchange the old grain that he has accumulated for several years for money. In this way, he can solve the burden of the court.
, and it can bring enough income to the DPRK.”
Yu Shinan said doubtfully: "Did the DPRK and China say they want to open up mutual trade in the Hexi Corridor?"
Gao Shilian said with a smile: "Mr. Yu underestimates this guy. How much grain can be sold in just one mutual market? Is it possible that all the grain can be stuffed into the mouths of the people in the Western Regions? They can't eat it either."
Yu Shinan smiled.
"Actually, Zhang Yang did think about opening up a mutual market at the beginning, but opening up a mutual market was just one of Zhang Yang's methods, and its real purpose was not to sell grain." Changsun Wuji looked into the distance, "The Hexi Corridor's mutual trade deal with
He is a merchant from the Western Regions and even the West, thereby obtaining more tax benefits for the court. This is a long-term solution, and the younger generation also admires his vision."
"But Zhang Yang only has vision. As for many arrangements for mutual trade, it was done by juniors and many officials in Zhongshu Province. This person's vision is greater than that of an adviser. He needs more training to gain a foothold in the court."
Changsun Wuji took a sip of tea, put down the tea bowl in his hand, and sighed: "As for the Uighurs, the war is just for food. No matter how the war is fought, it will be beneficial to him. Once the war starts, food is needed. Xue Yantuo
Food is needed, and the Uighurs also need food."
"And the tens of millions of stones of grain in Zhang Yang's hands can also be sold, not to mention the Western Turks, which are still in chaos. This is an excellent opportunity for Zhang Yang. This is the discussion, he
That’s the real purpose.”
After a few words, he thought through Zhang Yang's motives and plans. Changsun Wuji is a smart man. He understands clearly and will not tell the truth in front of His Majesty. However, he can make some conjectures in front of many elders.
The sunshine in autumn is very good, without the scorching heat of summer, and the temperature is just right. These elderly people enjoy the suitable temperature very much.
Gao Shilian smiled and said, "I have met this old man Zhang Yang several times. He is withdrawn and behaves strangely. In my opinion, he is a very sober person, sober enough that he understands what he can and cannot do.
"
Looking at Changsun Wuji again, Gao Shilian continued, "Only Auxiliary Machine can understand him and suppress him. If Zhang Yang is really seriously ill when he is thirty years old, then with Auxiliary Machine's intelligence, in the future the court will
You have to rely more on auxiliary machines.”
Changsun Wuji bowed and saluted and said no more in front of his elders.
Yu Shinan smiled and said: "Of course, the auxiliary machine has been smart since he was a child, and now he ranks among the top officials in the court.
Sangong, it is a pity that as a relative, he will not be able to establish himself as prime minister after all."
Everyone present knew that the current queen was the sister of Changsun Wuji, a relative of the royal family and an important minister in the court.
His Majesty also wanted to help Changsun Wuji sit in the prime minister's seat several times.
Due to his status, there have been troubles caused by foreign relatives interfering in politics in every dynasty since the Han Dynasty. Of course, there are also powerful foreign relatives who can support the government, but it is too risky.
Everyone present looked with amusement in their eyes. Could it be that Li Shimin couldn't see the crux of the matter?
Or is it that the power of the Changsun family is growing day by day? Even if Li Shimin knew that Changsun Wuji would not be able to become prime minister, he would still ask for him to take up the post again and again.
Changsun Wuji also repeatedly refused and made several remonstrances as his own relative.
Li Shimin was not a weak emperor, he could even attack his own brothers.
Not to mention a relative.
The emperor was a strong man, and he was also an emperor who dared to make plans and make decisions. With such an emperor standing in the court, Changsun Wuji could only bow his head and give in. He wanted to resign and return to his hometown several times, just to protect himself.
One queen is enough. If His Majesty is really suspicious of a relative of the eldest grandson family interfering in politics, Li Shimin's temperament will definitely not be lenient.
The imperial family is ruthless. Although Li Shimin has treated his heroes well in the past two years, he has not hindered the respect these heroes have for His Majesty.
Gao Shilian said with a smile: "As you know, Zhang Yang is the one who makes decisions and assists in all foreign affairs in the DPRK. What do you think?"
Facing the playful looks in the eyes of many elders, Changsun Wuji felt very uncomfortable, which has not changed for many years.
He bowed and said: "Everyone, the Ministry of Rites has opened the Diplomatic Academy. It has always been headed by Zhang Xiangxiang, Xu Jing, and the money from Lishan. It has been accumulating power in the past two years, and its informants are here.
There are many small countries outside the customs."
"It's very easy to deal with the Foreign Affairs Academy. You can ban it with just an order from His Majesty. Everyone thinks that Zhang Yang's glory is endless and you don't know how to do it. As long as the time is right, Your Majesty can pick the fruit of the Foreign Affairs Academy at any time."
"Your Majesty has already done this kind of thing once, and he will definitely do it a second time. It all depends on when the gentleman's agreement between Your Majesty and Zhang Yang ends."
Yu Shinan smiled and nodded, "If you come to this court, it will be easy for your grandson Wuji to deal with Zhang Yang."
Changsun Wuji lowered his head and replied: "Yu Gong is laughing. This junior cannot deal with him. The only one who can deal with Zhang Yang is Your Majesty."
It is said that Zhangsun Wuji is a foreign relative, so Zhang Yang is not a foreign relative.
Sometimes it gives people a very strange feeling that both of them are relatives and important ministers in the court.
It makes people feel that Changsun Wuji and Zhang Yang already cherish each other.
Moreover, the Queen is very close to the Zhang Yang family, which makes people think a lot.
At this moment, Zhang Yang and Cheng Chumo were cleaning up the garbage in Qujiang Pond. "These bastards, they come to Qujiang Pond to visit the park and litter, which is unbearable!"
Cheng Chumo was carrying large bundles one after another, and the bundles piled up by the pool were all the rubbish left behind by the noble clan members after visiting the garden.
The nobles of the Tang Dynasty loved visiting gardens, making connections and exchanging news.
The enthusiasm for visiting the park is very high, and it is very painful to clean up the garbage.
Cheng Chumo simply sat down by the pool and wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Zhang Yang, can you tell a certain family how to marry a wife?"
Zhang Yang glanced at him in surprise, "Didn't your old man fall in love with a member of Kong Yingda's family?"
"Can you bear to watch a certain family marry a girl from a literary family and live the rest of your life in a boring way?"
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "Chu Mo, will your old man let you make your own decisions? The day of King Wei's crown ceremony is coming, you should think about how to give His Highness the King of Wei a gift."
Cheng Chumo poured cold water into his mouth, "A certain family still has a Da Mo Dao. Back then, this Da Mo Dao was used by a certain old man to kill enemies. It will be given to King Wei at that time."
Give Li Tai a murderous Da Mo Dao?
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"A certain family doesn't know how to write well."
Zhang Yang sat down in the shade, feeling the cool autumn breeze blowing, "Chu Mo, you must know that you are a noble queen."
Cheng Chumo said with emotion: "Someone has already seen Butterfly Lovers. If it doesn't work out, it will be a big deal with the old guy."
Patting him on the shoulder, Zhang Yang said again: "Your old man has a son like you. Are you making things difficult for him? Is he interested in a restaurant girl?"
"exactly."
"Does she like you?"
Cheng Chumo shook his head, "She said... so-and-so is too rough and she likes scholars."
The two sat in Qujiang Pond and discussed carefully. Cheng Chumo said suspiciously, "Are you really going to do this?"
Zhang Yang encouraged: "Be silent and pursue bravely! As for your old guy... I will help you think of a way. Looking at Chang'an City, no one will help you like this except me."
"This is a good brother." Cheng Chumo came out with his big nostrils and grabbed Zhang Yang's hand with a moved expression on his face.
Zhang Yang quickly pulled his hand back, "You guys all have a bad habit. You like to hold other people's hands when you are touched."
After finishing speaking, Zhang Yang picked up a branch, dipped it in some water, and wrote on the ground: If life is just like the first time we met, why would the autumn wind be sad to draw a fan? It is easy to change the heart of an old friend, but it is easy to change the heart of an old friend.
Cheng Chumo opened his mouth and continued reading, "What does this say?"
"No one understands poetry. This is poetry." Zhang Yang emphasized, "If you take this poem to her and read it out softly and with some sadness, I believe you will be able to impress many girls who are waiting to write."
Qujiang Pond was empty. Looking at the wide lake surface with sparkling waves, there were only two young men planning a plan in a low voice.