The cold wind is howling outside, but the interior of Zichen Hall is as warm as spring.
Mrs. Gao had already made tea, and Mrs. Liu brought it over. Mrs. Gao looked at it blankly, with no intention of competing for favor.
Shao Shude pinched Mrs. Liu's face and said, "I asked you to go see the Queen, why don't you go? The Queen is the adopted daughter of the Queen and she is married off. Do you plan to stay by my side like this? I have told you that you
The steamed buns are too small. Let’s compare them with Rou Niang and see if you can compare.”
After Mrs. Liu poured the tea, she walked away in despair.
Shao Shude laughed, sat up, took a sip from the tea bowl, and said: "After tasting so many teas, the one that I like the most is Gu Zhu's purple bamboo shoot tea. From now on, I will mainly prepare two kinds of tea, the purple bamboo shoot tea brewed in the palace, and the purple bamboo shoot tea for the reception."
When local elders cook Lingzhou tea."
Shao Shude knows his preferences very well.
There is no need for spokespersons to be too hard on themselves. They can just show off in public, but they should do whatever they want in private.
Su responded and reminded: "Your Majesty, the tea production in Lingzhou is decreasing year by year, and there is not much this year. The weather is getting colder every year, and it may disappear in the future."
"Then exchange it for tea from Taihua Mountain." Shao Shude said.
Will Northwest tea gradually disappear during the Great Xia Dynasty? Judging from current trends, this is very possible.
Kansai loses an economic source!
The decline of Kansai in history should also be due to this factor.
In the early Tang Dynasty, it was possible to have two crops a year, but in the late Tang Dynasty, it could only be three crops every two years, thus reducing grain output.
Yuanzhou, Suizhou and even Yinzhou used to be able to produce silk, but gradually they failed to do so and their silk production decreased.
Lingzhou tea and Huazhou tea gradually disappeared, and tea production decreased or even disappeared.
It was an all-round blow, so tragic.
King Shao Siwu of Zhao, King Shao Guancheng of Qi, and King Shao Huixian of Han arrived successively.
Shao Shude served each of them a bowl of tea and ordered them to sit down.
After pondering for a while, he said: "My father has planned to make Erlang the crown prince. From now on, you must work together to help Erlang."
"Yes." Shao Siwu was the first to agree unexpectedly.
"Yes." Shao Guancheng responded immediately.
"I will obey your words," Shao Huixian also replied.
Shao Shude looked at his three sons and said: "My Shao family is not prosperous (although he has more than 20 sons...). You are all talented and wealthy. On this occasion, we should work together to protect the common good."
I am the Shaw Brothers."
"Yes." The three of them replied in unison.
Shao Shude nodded, and then began to comment on the recent actions of his three sons one by one.
"Wulang, your time in Liaodong is not short. Why are there still people in places like Andong Mansion, Shenzhou, and Xianzhou causing trouble?" Shao Shude asked.
"Sir, the main rioters in these three prefectures are the Fubing tribe. There are not many people, and they have all been put down." Shao Huixian said.
"Why did Bu Qu cause chaos?"
"Most of the Andong Prefecture tribes are Goguryeo people from the Bohai Period, as well as Khitan and Xi prisoners captured over the years, and Mohe prisoners who migrated in the past few years." Shao Huixian replied: "The people who caused the rebellion said that they were from the Bohai Period.
They were all common people, and they felt uncomfortable becoming slaves once, so they did the opposite. The two states of Shen and Xian were almost the same, especially the counties of Shen state. Abaoji once settled a large number of people here, some tens of thousands, and later many Khitans were moved there.
Prisoners. Your Excellency demoted all of them to tribes. Although they were frightened, they were not angry in their hearts..."
Shao Shude was silent when he heard this.
Abaoji once planned to vigorously develop the Liaohe River Basin and moved many Han, Bohai, Xi, and Khitan people over. Baiwang County, Junzhou under the leadership of Bodhisattva Nu, had a population of tens of thousands. All men, women, and children in the county were demoted overnight.
For the tribe, the soldiers of the government are distributed.
Strictly speaking, this policy is problematic. Currently, it is up to the soldiers to voluntarily maintain and suppress these people for their own interests, but the tribesmen are dissatisfied.
For example, some of the eight Khitan tribes who were captured were also demoted to tribes.
During the household reorganization process, the Mohe tribes who resisted the king's division were often demoted to the status of a tribe. In fact, the soldiers who were waiting for the division of land and divisions often used old relationships to accuse the Bohai people who had not yet caused trouble and forced them to do so.
They rebelled, then suppressed them with tyrannical force, and demoted the captives into slaves.
For example, when there was a rebellion in Longquan Prefecture, thousands of households were arrested in one go. Were there really that many people who rebelled? Not necessarily.
"This is my fault, but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have to choose the lesser of two evils, so I can only do this. Let's not ask about it for now. There is another matter. King Jianbei of Goryeo besieged Falcon Rock City. Did you do it at the beginning?
Are you planning to evacuate Yin Xuan's troops?" Shao Shude continued to ask.
"Yes." Shao Huixian said: "Liaodong is troubled, and I feel that we should not start another war with Goryeo. The Mohe tribe near Falunyan City is dissatisfied with the dynasty and is worried about becoming slaves, so they turn to Goryeo, which is very troublesome."
"Isn't it a man's behavior to shrink back when encountering difficulties?" Shao Shude asked: "You still don't understand the nature of the Korean people. If you show strength to them, they will apologize. But if you show even a little bit of weakness, you will immediately...
Stick it up to get the benefits. When you get over the line and get beaten, you will apologize again, but the benefits will not be spit out. They are so petty, eating a Tucheng or a village will feel very satisfying. To different people
, there must be different response plans.”
"My son has learned a lesson," Shao Huixian replied.
"In the new year, you go to Zhouzhou and serve as the pacification envoys of Zhou, Bo, Yi, and Fei, and continue the unfinished work of your third brother. The focus is on Zhouzhou. First, clean up the seven counties of Zhouzhou to serve as a model for the southwest.
, and then consider other places." Shao Shude said.
"I heard that the soldiers and civilians of Hebei Province built earthen villages in the seven counties of Chenshui to suppress the barbarians. They farmed their own crops and the relationship with the barbarians was extremely tense..." Shao Huixian said: "Should we relax a little?"
"You will know when you go there. The people of Hebei are on the side of the imperial court." Shao Shude waved his hand and said: "Zhouzhou is originally a land of control. I established Zhengzhou. It is normal for there to be many barbarians. But these people may not
It's just that they are loyal to the imperial court and have to surrender due to the situation. If there is unrest, they will suppress it hard and don't be soft. Most of the soldiers in Zhangzhou are athletes from Hebei. They have been there for several years and are familiar with the local situation. Don't be afraid. The rebels,
Just like the old method, we will send them to Liaodong. The vacant fields will be given to immigrants from Hebei and Henan. If you persist in this way, you will definitely see results."
"My son obeys the order." Shao Huixian responded.
After Shao Shude finished speaking, he took a sip of tea, then looked at his eldest son Shao Siwu and said, "Dalang has done a good job in Shazhou."
Shao Siwu was a little surprised, but also a little moved, and said: "I haven't been able to completely cut off the Uighur intrusion, but we are still far from it."
"My grandpa said that if you are good, you are good. There is no need to be modest. I haven't said anything about you yet." Shao Shude said, "You have been in Shazhou for several years. What satisfies me the most is that you have a good relationship with the Tibetan people."
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"There are many Sogdian, Uighur, Tuyuhun, and Tubo tribes in Shazhou. You can sit down with the chiefs of various tribes, convince them, and persuade them to send troops to target the Gaochang Uighurs. You have done a great job." Shao Shude continued: "
This is the 'united front' that my grandpa often talks about. United front has endless miraculous effects and is the supreme art of war in the world. You have already gained some proficiency in it."
Having said this, Shao Shude felt slightly regretful.
If the dynasty is established several generations later, Shao Si Wudang will be the best candidate for the monarch.
He can play politics, is familiar with the people's sentiments, and understands the sufferings of the people. If he does a good job, he can even be called a wise king, but at this time, he can only give way to the second child.
"But you succeed in this way, and you fail in this way." Shao Shude added: "You are accustomed to using political means to solve problems. This is good, but sometimes you need to show military thunderous means. If you think about it carefully,
What are the virtues of Tibetan people? How do you deal with the disobedient Tibetan chiefs? Interests, persuasion, and feelings. I ask you, have you ever killed a Tibetan chief in public? Even if you killed him wrongly or unjustly? "
"No." Shao Siwu replied.
"In ancient times, when great generals established their power through purges, were all the people they killed heinous? Are there really no injustices at all?" Shao Shude asked: "The Tibetan people do not believe in etiquette and justice, but rather value violence. Sometimes they are very impulsive and not at all righteous.
Consider your own interests. When you deal with them, you should feel something. Remember, people are not rational all the time. Sometimes they just ignore it and do things that go against their own interests in a hot head, and then never do it again.
There is no turning back. After the New Year, when you return to Shazhou, don't always sit in the rear and send generals to lead troops to fight. At the right time, you can go to the battlefield in person and show your bravery, and the effect may be better."
"You have learned a lesson," Shao Siwu replied.
Shao Shude nodded. In fact, other sons also had this problem, and few were willing to go to the front line in person. They always liked to sort out internal affairs in the rear, and use systems, people and power to drive generals to fight.
The reason why those generals showed no expression was entirely because the princes' fathers were still alive. What they were afraid of was not the princes, but the old and immortal "Shao Thief".
If "Shao Thief" kicks his legs, how can these generals be so honest?
Shao Shude finally looked at Shiro Shao Guancheng.
Shao Guancheng forced a smile and said: "Master, I have caught some officials from the customs office. They are obedient now."
Shao Shude laughed.
He didn't have many requirements for Shiro. This son was really not suitable to be a high-ranking official. His ability would be unmatched when he became the governor of a state - he may be capable enough to hold a higher position, but his temperament is not suitable.
Personality is often ignored by many people. However, different personalities create different styles of behavior, produce different personality charms, and have different influences on colleagues and subordinates.
Shiro's reputation among the government and the public should not be particularly good, and he is not suitable for handling big events. Working in a relatively uncomplicated yamen like the customs may be the most suitable for him.
Based on this idea, Shao Shude actually did not find fault with him, but encouraged him: "I am very short of money, you have to work hard. You have to keep the Shao family's money bag tight and make it more and more bulging."
"I know." Shao Guancheng responded excitedly.
I can lie down for another year.
The customs matter is really simple and easy to handle.
He doesn't want to go to other departments. It's too annoying. He has to learn all kinds of new things and meet more people. It's annoying to death.
He is also unwilling to change his current life situation too much, because that means stepping out of his comfort zone.
Previously, I supervised the transportation of grain and grass for my second brother. Although I completed the errand, I was really exhausted.
Good guy, he deals with officials from various states and counties every day, and his voice is boiling with smoke. All kinds of things seem to be endless, everyone comes to him, even people who are short of food come to him.
Although his second brother praised him for his ability to ensure military supplies, Shao Guancheng really didn't want to do it a second time. If he had the time, lying at home, drinking a few drinks, reading a book, and enjoying the performance of a female musician, wouldn't it be better than anything else?
Gathered together with a group of unkempt men who smelled of sweat, counted the quantities of various supplies with their fingers, wrote and drew on paper, and discussed how many carriages, ships, and wives were needed, and when they could be delivered to the front line...
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Although he can do all these jobs, and they are not difficult at all, he can't stand the trouble - Shao Shude is very sure about his son. Shiro has a laid-back temperament and does things based on his interest. If he had a choice, the Shibo ambassador might not even think about it.
Dry.
"Grandpa, let me sum it up." Shao Shude took another sip of tea, moistened his throat, and said, "Da Lang, you have a very clear mind. You know what is right and what is wrong. You dare to do things and are not afraid of getting into trouble, but you lack something.
He has a spirit of bravery and has little direct contact with warriors. If he takes on a big responsibility in the future and becomes the Guoping vassal, he may have some shortcomings and need to correct them."
After saying that, Shao Shude paid attention to Dalang's face. He should have understood the words "for Guoping Fan".
"Silang——" Shao Shude was a little stuck for a moment and could only say: "Do your own thing. How unbecoming is it for a prince to secretly visit prostitutes? Don't you have enough wives and concubines at home? You only have one son and two daughters, and you spend all day long.
You are fooling around. If you do it again, I will let you go to Liaodong and become the governor."
Shao Guancheng's face turned pale. How did he know about his prostitution? It was inevitable to gather with Haizhou scholars, have banquets, compose poems, and invite a few prostitutes.
Alas, life is going to be hard.
"There is nothing wrong with you, Wu Lang, and you can see the problem. But you like to tolerate and keep things quiet, and you lack the courage to face problems head-on and solve complex problems." Shao Shude said: "Although the barbarians in the southwest are not as ferocious as those in Liaodong, they always try to keep things quiet.
It will only delay the conflict and eventually lead to a catastrophe. After you go to Zangzhou, I will continue to pay attention. No one is perfect in the world. I had many problems before and even have many shortcomings now, but there is nothing that cannot be corrected.
Yes, I don’t believe that there are people born in this world who are wise, calm and wise, and can do nothing wrong. You can also be a late bloomer, I will wait. If you have a great trip to Zhangzhou, I will be blessed by you in the future.
good fortune."
"Having said so much, I would like to emphasize one last point." Shao Shude said: "Erlang will be the head of this family in the future, and he will support you. There are wolves outside, and there are many ruthless people inside.
They are all waiting for the opportunity. If you want to be rich and prosperous for a lifetime, you must support Erlang. If he can hold on, you and your children can continue to enjoy wealth and wealth. If he can't hold on, do you think others will let you go?
?When the nest is overturned, there are still intact eggs? I don’t need to explain this truth.”
"Don't worry, sir. If anyone dares to do harm to my second brother, I will not let him go even though he is thousands of miles away." Shao Siwu was the first to express his stance.
"I will get money for my second brother." Shao Guancheng said quickly: "No more fooling around."
"The southwestern barbarians will be dealt with carefully later so as not to cause trouble to the second brother," Shao Huixian said.
"Okay!" Shao Shude stood up happily and said, "If the Li Keyong family can be brothers and sisters, I, the Shao family, will certainly be good at it."