Chapter five hundred and fifty fifth Northern Tang Emperor
The third son Yuanchu asked: "What does father mean by abolishing the title of emperor?"
Yuan Xuanhu smiled faintly, "Our ultimate goal is to establish the new Northern Wei Dynasty, not the so-called Northern Tang Dynasty. The Northern Tang Dynasty will be abolished by us sooner or later. What is the difference between abolition now and abolition later? Abolition of the Northern Tang Dynasty, next time
We will directly establish the Northern Wei Dynasty."
Everyone suddenly understood and expressed their approval. Yuan Jin hesitated and asked: "Father, the Huihe people only opposed the Northern Tang Dynasty, not the Yuan family's proclaiming emperor. Why not simply let Li Song abdicate the throne to the Yuan family?"
Yuan Xuanhu smiled and said: "It can only be said that now is not the time to proclaim the emperor. None of the vassal towns have proclaimed the emperor. Even Zhu Si is hiding behind the Tang Dynasty and is not in a hurry to proclaim the emperor. If we proclaim the emperor too early, it will only
It’s not too late to set up a target and wait until the time is right to establish a target and claim the title of emperor.”
"I understand, kid!"
At this time, Yuan Xuanhu said to everyone again: "Everyone, please express your position! If you agree to abolish the title of Emperor of the Northern Tang Dynasty, please raise your hands if you seek support from Huihe."
Fifteen people in the lobby raised their hands, including Yuan Xuanhu himself.
Yuan Xuanhu nodded, "Since we all agree, let's end Li Song's imperial title! Let him declare the deposed emperor himself, and then send him to Chang'an. Jin'er, you can do this."
Yuan Jin nodded.
The second son Yuan Lu couldn't help but said: "Father, shouldn't we let him die suddenly to eliminate future troubles?"
Yuan Xuanhu's face sank, "You must remember, the Yuan family is a minister of the Tang Dynasty, and no one can commit regicide and usurpation at any time or anywhere. It will ruin the reputation of the Yuan family, and no one will dare to come here in the future."
Join us?"
Yuan Lu lowered his head and did not dare to say anything. At this time, Yuan Jin carefully confirmed: "What does father mean, is he to accept the canonization of Emperor Chang'an Li Ji?"
Yuan Xuanhu nodded, "I will write another letter to Zhu Si. I believe he will agree."
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Early the next morning, Li Song issued an order to depose the emperor in Jinyang Palace. He explained that he did not know that his father had gone to Chengdu, and in order to protect the Tang Dynasty, he had to proclaim himself emperor in Taiyuan. Now that his father is in good health, the Tang Dynasty is still in power.
Now, there is no need for him to continue to claim the title of emperor. From now on, he will abolish the title of emperor, dissolve the court, and restore his status as a prince.
This incident immediately caused a sensation in the world. After all, not many emperors were willing to take the initiative to abolish the imperial title. They were usually forced to do so, or were abolished by others. The Northern Tang Dynasty, which lasted for more than half a year, collapsed like this and ended without any problems.
Emperor Li Ji of Chang'an and Emperor Li Shi of Chengdu issued edicts almost at the same time, praising Li Song's act of recognizing righteousness and expressing support for Li Song's abolition of the imperial title.
Just when everyone in the world was talking about the deposed emperor of the Northern Tang Dynasty, another news made the world agitated. Guo Song, the governor of Hexi Jiedu, led an expedition to the north of Anxi, annihilated the Tibetan army in Anxi, restored the four towns of Anxi, and sent troops
In Beiting, the Shatuo tribe was destroyed and the Beiting Jiedu mansion was rebuilt.
This news made the people who had suffered from the civil war particularly excited. Officials from various states and counties expressed their opinions, praising Guo Song as a truly famous general in the world and worthy of being the successor of the veteran general Guo Ziyi.
In Chengdu of the Southern Tang Dynasty, these days the streets and alleys of Chengdu, both inside and outside the court, are talking about two major events: the deposed emperor of the Northern Tang Dynasty and the completion of the Chang'an Palace. Not many people pay attention to the Western Regions.
The construction of the magnificent Chang'an Palace, which cost five million yuan and covers an area of 1,500 acres, has been completed. Emperor Li Shi moved into Chang'an Palace, and the original palace was changed to Qinzheng Palace.
The provincial capital moved to Qinzheng Palace and became the official residence of the imperial court.
In the court room of the prison, the emperor's heir Li Yi looked at a handwritten letter from the emperor on the table with a sad face. His father actually asked him to allocate another three million yuan to build the Forbidden Garden.
After a long time, Li Yi let out a long sigh and said to the ministers: "Everyone, let's talk! What should we do?"
Han Huang couldn't restrain his inner dissatisfaction and said to Li Yi: "This can't continue like this. Only a total of 7 million guan of salt tax has been recovered, and the construction of the palace alone cost 5 million guan, as well as military salaries and the salaries of court officials.
As well as the expenditures of various states and counties, they are all waiting for us! Now there is only 1.5 million guan left in Zuozang's treasury, and the various expenditure applications waiting for approval amount to 3 million guan. This 1.5 million guan
How to fill the gap? Now we have to allocate 3 million yuan to build the Forbidden Garden. Now that the pot cannot be removed, do you still hope to regain Chang'an?"
Lu Qi laughed evilly and said: "I just found out today that Han Shangshu is so dissatisfied with the emperor!"
Han Huang stood up and spat at him, "Bah! You treacherous villain."
Lu Qi was furious, "How dare you insult me, old thief!"
Xiao Fu quickly advised: "Both of you, please stop arguing. The current matter is our top priority."
Jiang Gongfu, Du Guqiu and Liu Congyi also tried to persuade them, and then they sat down with hatred and glared at each other.
Li Yi sighed and said: "Sooner or later the Forbidden Garden will have to be repaired, so let's build it slowly! Let's build the wall first. What do you think?"
Jiang Gongfu pondered for a while and said: "It is not impossible to build a forbidden garden, but it cannot be as extravagant as building a palace before. It must be as economical as possible. For example, when building walls, you can use old bricks from private houses. You can no longer use expensive gold powder bricks. Each one costs ten yuan.
A few times, it’s too luxurious.
In addition, the trees can be transplanted from Qingcheng Mountain, which is relatively close, and there is still a little labor cost left. If you use the labor service method, the labor cost will be saved. As for the lawn, you can wait until next spring to sow the seeds. I estimate that if you do it all, it will cost 100,000 yuan.
That's about right, three million is too much."
Li Yi nodded. "This plan is good and can be considered for implementation."
He glanced at Dugu Solitary Qiu again and asked, "What do you think of Prime Minister Dugu?"
Du Guqiu said unhurriedly: "I'm thinking about what to do with the troops of Ma Sui and Li Baozhen? And Guo Song regained Anxi and Beiting. What attitude will the court take? As for persuading the emperor to be frugal in building the Forbidden Garden, it can be solved in one sentence
If the military salary is not paid, the Jingyuan Rebellion will definitely happen again. Let the emperor choose between the military salary and the forbidden garden!"
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In Chang'an Palace, Li Shi listened to Li Yi's forbidden garden plan with a gloomy face. He snorted and said coldly: "I have been reduced to a beggar in your eyes, and you actually use broken bricks and tiles to get rid of me?"
Li Yi knelt down quickly and said, "Father, I really can't get the money out. There is only one hundred and fifty coins left in the entire Zuozang treasury. The military salary has been owed for five months. If we don't pay it again, everyone will worry about Jingyuan."
The mutiny will happen again!"
Li Shi was furious, looked at Li Yi and said: "You mean, I am responsible for the Jingyuan rebellion?"
Li Yi felt extremely regretful in his heart. He should not have stopped his father from issuing the imperial edict, at least it was written in black and white and he could not deny it. Now his father no longer admits that he was responsible for the Jingyuan mutiny.
Li Yi knelt down and said: "Last year, 7 million guan was brought from Yangzhou, and 5 million guan was used just to repair the Chang'an Palace. All the money originally used to pay military salaries was used to build the palace. From the beginning of the year to now,
, the soldiers have not received their military salary for five months, I don’t dare to think about the consequences.”
"But my request is not excessive. I just want a comfortable place to live and recuperate!"
Li Yi couldn't help it anymore and said loudly: "But my father, Zhu Si has already captured Luoyang!"
The room suddenly became quiet, suffocatingly quiet.
Li Shi took a few steps with his hands behind his back, and suddenly he reprimanded angrily, "What did you just say! It cost five million yuan to repair the palace, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"My son has already sent three memorials to my father, and they are all written clearly."
Li Shi stared angrily at the emperor's heir in front of him. He suddenly realized that this son was not as obedient as the previous prince and not as courageous to take on responsibilities. It might have been a bit careless to appoint him as the emperor's heir to supervise the country.
After a long while, Li Shi said slowly: "You should explain the matter to me clearly. Do I just don't know the priorities? The construction of the Forbidden Garden can be postponed, but no broken bricks or tiles are allowed. Ordinary bricks and tiles can be used. In addition, first
Once the military salary is paid, everything else can be postponed, but the military salary cannot be postponed."
"My son, I will obey my father's instructions!"
"Anything else?"
"Also, Li Baozhen and Ma Sui hope to withdraw their troops and go south to join forces with Liu Qia."
"What's the opinion of the political hall?"
"The Zhengshitang agreed that they should withdraw their troops and concentrate their forces to protect the land of Bian and Song Dynasties."
"Then it's decided, I agree."
Li Yi added: "The other thing is that Guo Song has regained Anxi and Beiting. The court needs to express its position and ask the emperor to issue a decree to reward him."
Li Shi really has no interest in Anxi and Beiting at all now. He is even a little dissatisfied with Guo Song. With such a strong military force, why not go to recover Chang'an but go to Anxi and Beiting to torment."
"Let me think about this matter!"
"There is nothing else. I will take my leave."
Li Yixing bowed and left. Li Shi thought about it and asked Song Chaofeng, "How should the Privy Council reward him?"
Song Chaofeng rolled his eyes and said: "Old slave thinks that Guo Song does not need rewards now, he needs control more!"
"What control?"
"Didn't he capture Anxi and Beiting? Then Your Majesty should appoint new Jiedushi of Anxi and Beiting to prevent Guo and Song's power from continuing to expand."
Li Shi was not completely confused. He did not dare to adopt Song Chaofeng's plan. He knew very well that it would only force Guo Song towards Chang'an.
He thought for a long time and said, "I'll think about it again!"
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