Han Shizu

Chapter 1067 Han Xizai is waiting
As the spring is getting stronger, Kaifeng City is also gradually looking forward to the rapid recovery of the prosperity of the past, just like the rejuvenating vegetation and the waking insects and beasts.The capital is prosperous, and the hustle and bustle is its main theme. Countless voices of the market fill the streets and alleys, and when they gather together, they become the strong voice of this era.

In fact, Kaifeng is already huge enough if we only talk about the size of the city, but economically, there is still huge room for improvement.The benefits brought by the unification of the south have not yet fully exploded, and it is only waiting for the official and business channels between the north and the south to be fully opened up.

Before Pingnan, after a full ten years of operation, with Huainan as a springboard, the economic ties between the Central Plains and Jiangnan have become increasingly close.Of course, there are always restrictions. After all, there are two forces, and the Yangtze River is vast, but it is not as good as the political gap.

However, with the elimination of the Jinling regime, Wu and Yue took the initiative to donate soil, which completely removed the barriers to economic exchanges. Only by remittance, the northern business travelers can go south with peace of mind, go deep into Suzhou and Hangzhou, and the southern merchants and products can also boldly ask for help. North delivery.

However, for some people with a broad vision, the current situation has not developed as expected. There seems to be a transparent water curtain between the dry wood and the fire.

The problem lies in the tight control and blockade of the Jiangnan area by the imperial court. Although the more than 20 land and water troops in Pingnan gradually retreated to the north by half, the rest of the people and the reorganized local army are still sealing off the entire Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.

Just like after the pacification of Shu, the communication between Shu and the Central Plains was cut off for several months, and it would take nearly a year for the economic connection to be restored.The only difference is that the external traffic in Sichuan and Shu is really inconvenient, coupled with the large-scale chaos in Shu, while Jiangsu and Zhejiang were conscious actions of the imperial court.

Since the fall of Jinling to the offering of land by Wu and Yue, with the imperial court's military and political adjustments, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions have also experienced some upheavals, mainly under the edict of Emperor Liu. , culture, system, bureaucrats, tyrants. The ban will not be lifted until a clue is figured out and it is brought under control.

If you want to talk about the excitement, it must be the cities of Tokyo, especially Nanshi.There are still many traces of the celebration between the steles, pillars and archways. The decorative ribbons are still shaking slightly under the breeze, but they are obviously dirty and no longer bright and gorgeous as before.At the same time, some common people can still hear their comments about the grand celebration of that day.

At this time, Han Xizai was bathing in the spring, wandering on foot, and occasionally stopped to listen to the voices of the market.Busy traffic and crowds are probably the truest portrayal of the city. The traveling cars and horses make the streets that have been greatly expanded in those years seem crowded.

Han Xizai has some impressions of Kaifeng. His memory is very vague when he was young, but the impression of more than ten years ago is still very deep.At that time, the imperial court withdrew Hou Shu in the southwest and flattened Li Shouzhen in the middle of the river, and the critical situation was eased. In order to resolve the conflict with the imperial court on the Huaihe River, Han Xizai, who was unhappy in the Jinling court at that time, was ordered to go on an envoy.

During that trip to the north, Emperor Liu and Kaifeng City left a very deep impression on him.At that time, Kaifeng was not long after it was ruled, and all affairs were barely considered stable, but when it came to prosperity, it was far inferior to that of Jinling at that time. However, from the order established and maintained by means of power, Han Xizai felt the determination of the court and noticed that Arriving at a kind of high-spirited ambition, I think it is a big enemy and I am deeply afraid of it.

After many years, he came to the north again, but as a surrender, the change in status was somewhat uncomfortable, but the change in Kaifeng made him amazed.Han Xizai is a well-learned man who has read classics. In his opinion, if the records are correct, the prosperity of the city may only be comparable to Luoyang in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. In terms of economic attributes, Chang'an at the beginning cannot be compared.

In the eyes of people of insight, it is not surprising that a court and regime like the Great Han appeared in the northern part of the Central Plains. After all, the times make heroes. The world has been in chaos for so long, and sooner or later there will be a hero. This is the law of history.

However, within fifteen or sixteen years, the country has been able to correct the previous disadvantages, develop the country to such an extent, and basically realize the unity of the country, which is a bit surprising.Perhaps there is the accumulation of the previous three generations, or it may be in line with the general trend of people's peace of mind, but in this process, the efforts and difficulties experienced by the great Han monarchs and ministers are also indelible.

As far as Han Xizai is concerned, there are more inner feelings.Back then, because his family was involved in a rebellion, he had no choice but to leave his hometown and cross the Huaihe River in the south. Although there were reasons for refuge, it was also because he wanted to make a big business in the south.

After all, in the north at that time, although Li Siyuan, Emperor Mingzong of the later Tang Dynasty, came to power and cleaned up the chaos, the long-standing evils were hard to change, and internal troubles continued.

Instead, it was Xu Zhigao from the south who inherited Xu Wen's foundation, took control of the Yang Wu regime, and recruited talents.At that time, Yang Wu had already occupied a vast territory in Huainan and the land of two rivers. His politics was stable, his people's livelihood was stable, and his military was not weak. It can be said that he was thriving and promising.

Back then at Zhengyang Ferry, the bet with Li Gu was such a heroic feeling. Han Xizai was also full of vigor and self-confidence.However, the gap between ideal and reality is also wider than that of the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. Without suitable boats, heroes will sigh.

Jinling has always been known as the land of kingship, where tigers dominate dragons, but it is really difficult to find a hero who has a heart for the common people and can enter the world. For thousands of years, there is only one Liu Jinu who can swallow thousands of miles As bold as a tiger.

However, Xu Zhigao is only Li Min after all. From Li Jing to Li Yu, it is too embarrassing for them to achieve great things.
Decades have passed, and he has been half-baked into the loess. When he comes back again, back to the original starting point, he still hopes to do something practical and leave a name behind him, so he can't help laughing at himself.

Obviously, he didn't stay in the north like Li Gu did back then.

Thinking about that day, my old friend, ranked among the 24 heroes, left his name in history, how happy it was!However, thinking about Li Gu's fate, Han Xizai felt that he might not have lost too badly.

At least when Li Gu was an official in the Tang and Jin Dynasties, his situation was not much better than his own. At least he could talk to the Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty and participate in military and state affairs. Even if the real power was weak, it was still at the decision-making level.

As for Li Gu, if he hadn't met Emperor Liu at the end of the Jin Dynasty, how could he have achieved what he is today? Fortune is also the number of days, so there is no need to feel sorry for yourself.
Well, thinking about it this way, Han Xizai might indeed feel better.

The important thing is that now he, Mr. Han, is also taking refuge under the command of the Son of Heaven in his twilight years. This opportunity must be seized.

Han Xizai's heart is not old, and his mental activities are very rich, but the more he thinks, the more anxious he becomes, and he begins to worry about gains and losses.That day in Jinling, Li Gu personally visited him, expressing his intention to promote talents for the imperial court. At that time, Han Xizai did not continue to hold back.

After that, he followed Li Yu and went north to Kaifeng.Up to now, it has been almost two months, the accommodation has been arranged, but only the destination has not been decided, the letter from Li Gu, the emperor should still intend to use his own, but it has been so long, and has not been summoned.

Even if he went to Qionglin Court, he was invited to watch the grand ceremony, and the night banquet of Chongyuan Hall was also present, but these were not what he really wanted.You know, even Xu Xuan, who offended the emperor, was assigned to the History Museum to compile "Jiang Biao Zhi" and sort out the classics.

Of course, it's not that they didn't arrange for Han Xizai, because of his reputation, Wei Renpu and Dou Yi originally planned to let him serve as an advising doctor under Zhongshu's school.However, being rejected by Han Xizai, the official who has done the most in his life is "advising and advising", and he has already resisted.

After reporting to Liu Chengyou, Emperor Liu gave a simple reply, let him decide on his own.Therefore, during this period of time, Han Xizai, with a complicated mood, observed the people's sentiments and weather in Tokyo, carefully observed, experienced with his heart, and deeply understood the system of the Han Dynasty and the operation of the government.

No matter how rich his inner activities are, his superficial demeanor is still that of a celebrity, neither hasty nor impatient.

"Officer, you wander around the streets all day long, what are you looking at?" Finally, a servant who was following beside him couldn't help asking.

Turning his head to look at him, and noticing this light stomping movement, Han Xizai showed a smile on his old face: "Tired from walking? Then find a place to rest!"

(End of this chapter)