Chapter 1824: The Emperor and his Son, a Double Act
The place where the emperor summoned was the Shenlong Hall. Compared with the Liangyi Hall, which usually received foreign guests to discuss government affairs, this place was the emperor's bedroom. Most of the emperor and his ministers sat in the study room, with a desk, a few chairs, and a pot of tea.
, seems more easy-going and comfortable.
Although everyone knows that the emperor must not have good intentions when summoning these ministers at such a critical moment...
Xiao Yu had just returned to Chang'an from the south of the Yangtze River. As soon as he arrived at Tongguan, he caught up with the heavy snow. He was sitting in a carriage surrounded by a heater and covered with two layers of quilts, which could not block the bone-chilling cold.
When he got home, he hadn't warmed up yet, and he didn't even have time to change his clothes and take a shower. Then he was summoned to the palace by the emperor.
Entering the Dragon Palace, I saw His Majesty Li Er dressed in regular clothes and wearing a futou on his head. The two futou were made of hard legs and slightly bent upward. Only the emperor's futou looked like this in the world, and the two futou of ministers and ordinary people were like this.
The feet can be stretched straight to the sides or drooped.
The emperor was in good spirits, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a gentle expression. Only the sideburns exposed under his head were like snowy hair...
Suddenly, this proud man of heaven has reached middle age.
I have been diligent in state affairs for many years. In the past few years, I even had sleepless nights for fear that when I woke up, the Turkic wolf cavalry had already invaded the city of Chang'an. These years have been a little better, but I have been burdened by the ambition of "one emperor for all eternity", and I have been thinking about creating something for eternity.
There is nothing more labor-intensive than this, to prepare for and develop a great achievement that has never been achieved before.
Xiao Yu sighed in his heart.
Didn't he himself go from being in his prime to becoming an old man today in the blink of an eye?
Life is full of misfortunes, and the official career is also full of ups and downs. It seems that he has been a former emperor for generations, but who can appreciate the hardships and trembling in it?
At this moment, Xiao Yu suddenly had an epiphany.
Times have changed. It was neither the Liang Dynasty that struggled to survive while watching the faces of the surrounding powerful countries, nor the Sui Dynasty where Guanlong martial arts were rampant and bandits were rising all over the world. Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is becoming more and more prosperous, with abundant treasury and strong military equipment.
, all the people will return to their hearts, the country will be stable, the image of a prosperous age has already appeared, and the foundation for a century has been laid. The imperial power will be concentrated in the hands of the emperor like never before. Whoever dares to obstruct will die...
Xiao Yu entered the imperial study, bowed his head to the ground, and saluted, "Old minister, I have an audience with your majesty."
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said: "Song Guogong, there is no need to be polite, please take a seat quickly, we are waiting for you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yu thanked the emperor, and then gave everyone in the study a little fist pump: "Everyone is polite."
He waited until everyone returned the courtesy and then took his seat.
The waiter served the tea in his own room, and Xiao Yu looked around with a tea cup. The prince, Ma Zhou, Cen Wenwen, Changsun Wuji, Zhang Xingcheng...all the forces from all sides of the court were present.
The emperor is going to play a big game of chess!
Xiao Yu's face remained calm, but in his heart he was wondering what bad tricks the Fang family and his son had pointed out to the emperor to plot against the world's famous families...
Everyone sat down, His Majesty Li Er did not get straight to the point, but asked Ma Zhou: "This heavy snowfall has been rare for many years, and most of the roads in Guanzhong are blocked. Fortunately, very few people and livestock died of freezing. This is thanks to Ai Qing's hard work and love for the people.
I will remember you for your contribution to promoting the fire kang. But don't be complacent. You should also instruct the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture to clear the road as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be delayed for a long time, which will not only affect the livelihood of the people, but also delay the transportation of goods. There is a lack of materials in Guanzhong, and merchants are in urgent need of them.
Rice, grain and other necessities are dispatched from all over the country, so don't be careless and delay."
Ma Zhou quickly stood up and bowed to accept the order: "I know that I will go back to the government office later. I immediately mobilized capable officials to rush to the main roads everywhere to supervise the county offices to clear and dredge the snow in a timely manner."
"Well, we must strictly urge you and don't slack off!"
His Majesty Li Er warned, then paused slightly, and then said in a deep voice: "At the same time, we need to pay attention, if anyone takes advantage of the people's suffering to make loan sharks, drink human blood, or even force girls to sell their sons and daughters into prostitution,
Give me a severe punishment! Maybe in other places, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and I can't see it, but in Jingzhao Mansion, in Guanzhong, under my nose, whoever dares to do such an unconscionable thing, I will let him
I regret being born in this world!"
The rich voice buzzed and echoed in the imperial study room, shaking the hearts of everyone present...
Something doesn’t feel right. Could it be that the emperor wants to scare the monkeys and give us a warning first?
Ma Zhou respectfully said: "I obey the order!"
His Majesty Li Er nodded slowly and motioned Ma Zhou to sit down. He glanced around at everyone, then looked at the prince with a fair face and respectful face, and asked warmly: "I have been feeling unwell since the beginning of winter. Most of the government affairs are handled by the prince. Should I
Knowing the difficulties of being a king, he is careful and trembling in everything, fearing that omissions will occur if he is not handled properly, which will cause irreversible effects on the hard-won good situation of the empire. How many people with lofty ideals and loyal ministers sacrificed their lives to get the prosperity of the empire now? No matter
Whoever dares to erode and destroy this prosperous and stable situation of Heqinghaiyan is the enemy of the empire, even if he is the king!"
That's right to say...
All the big bosses watched with eyes, nose and heart, saying nothing and motionless.
I really don’t dare to say anything, let alone do anything. I just watch these two men singing the double act...
Sure enough, as soon as His Majesty Li Er finished speaking, the prince hurriedly stood up, bowed his hands to the ground, and said loudly: "My sons and ministers will always remember the teachings of my father, 'The people are water, and the king is the boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.
The banner with the words '' was hung on the bedside of my son. Every day when I wake up and go to bed at night, I have to recite it silently, keeping it in my heart, and I don't dare or forget it for a while."
His Majesty Li Er showed his face and said: "Very good! My son's heart is kind, gentle and peaceful, and he will definitely continue to make the empire prosperous and strong. I am very pleased! How about, are you encountering any difficulties in handling state affairs? You might as well talk about it here, everyone here
They are all mature pillars of the country, and I will give you the detailed information together."
The big guys were shocked, coming, coming...
His Royal Highness the Prince frowned for a moment, thought for a moment, and then said: "Previously, the government affairs were always decided by my father, Qiangang, with the help of the prime minister, uncle, Song Guogong, Shen Guogong and other virtuous people. It can be said that the affairs are handled in an orderly and proper manner. Now my son and ministers are nothing but
It was just based on the drawings and the script. Fortunately, it was quite rigorous and no mistakes were made. However, since the father asked about the problem, the son thought about it and felt that the infrastructure in various states and counties in the empire was too crude.
Not only did it fail to keep pace with the ever-growing empire, it actually became a drag..."
His Majesty Li Er said: "Oh? You might as well explain it carefully and listen."
The prince said: "For example, the schools in various counties...In the previous dynasty, the imperial examination was established, which became the level for scholars all over the world to advance to the country. Talented scholars were selected for the use of the country. In this dynasty, my father vigorously promoted the imperial examination system. Every year
Opening a subject and recruiting scholars is an exciting time for students all over the world. However, as I look at Chang'an, over the past ten thousand years, most of the school buildings in Lantian and other places have been dilapidated and dilapidated. The roofs are covered with thatch and the walls are cracked and light is leaking. Students in these school buildings
How can I study hard and serve the king? This is still the case in Guanzhong. In some remote places, even the school buildings have been abandoned, and the houses have been turned into warehouses.
We must strengthen the army, we must strengthen the discipline if we want to make the country rich, and we must revitalize education if we want to create a foundation that will last forever... However, so many students live in shabby houses and study hard, even without three meals a day, and live in poverty, while those dandy children are rich and wealthy businessmen.
How unfair is it to sing, sing, dance, and dance with arrogance and extravagance? In the long run, I am afraid that the foundation of the empire will collapse and the hegemony that has lasted for centuries will wither..."
When the prince spoke this long speech, his expression was solemn, and everyone nodded repeatedly. Although the prince is young and has a somewhat soft temperament, his current performance shows that he has met the basic requirements of a qualified politician telling lies.
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What does it mean to have a school abandoned?
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, there was a melee in the world. Thirty-six rebels against the king and seventy-two puffs of smoke. After you sing, I will appear on the stage and turn the land of China into a war. Bandits are everywhere. Even life may not be saved. Who has the heart to study? At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty
After His Majesty Li Er came to the throne, he vigorously promoted the imperial examination and ordered county schools in various places to recruit students to teach at banquets. However, it was not easy to support the county schools in the ruins.
Of course, there is also the reason for the deliberate suppression by the family members...
But when the prince mentioned the school building and the infrastructure, it was obviously not as simple as it seemed. Moreover, the term "infrastructure" was very new. I had never heard it before. After thinking about it carefully, I found it quite interesting.
Some of Fang Jun’s stick-stick style has always been unconventional...
A strong smell of conspiracy filled the imperial study room, and all the big bosses braced themselves, waiting for the emperor and his son to play their cards.