Han Shizu

Chapter 776 In Chang'an

In Chang'an in the midsummer, there is some enthusiasm everywhere, and the hot sun shines the whole city extremely brightly.The hottest season is coming, and Chang'an Shimin seems to be ready to spend the hot summer.

After the turmoil in Guanzhong, Chang'an was in turmoil for a while, people's hearts were turbulent, and there were many discussions among the people, but it was more like a kind of talk.Although Wang Shun's "rebel army" made a lot of trouble in Jingzhao, killing officials and plundering the people, but for the people of Chang'an, it was not enough to fear, maybe it was the self-confidence of the big city.

It was only after the chaos in Liyang and Weinan that there was such a slight tension, but the commander Zhao Hongyin led the army to quickly wipe it out, coupled with the government's propaganda, people's hearts are at peace.Sure enough, Wang Shun, the leader of the thieves who started the military chaos, also failed to escape the killing of the officers and soldiers. His head is still hanging in the west gate, warning the world that the majesty of the imperial court is inviolable, and rebellion and rebellion are a dead end.

Chang'an, a thousand-year-old city, the old capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties, is a city that makes people feel infinitely moved and longed for.The prosperity of that year can still be recalled. Although it has been destroyed by wars and wars, the historical background is still there, and as time goes by, the more it settles, the more it becomes thicker, and the whole city has added a lot of embarrassment and emotion.

What is even more regrettable is the inevitable decline of Chang'an, which is almost the epitome of the entire Guanzhong.The root causes are the destruction of wars, climate change, the decline of the Silk Road, the sharp decline of population, and the decline of military status.

But even after a century of sinking and continuous decline, Chang'an's status and influence in Guanzhong and even the entire western part of the Han Dynasty is still very important.A city with a population of tens of thousands is still a big town in the Han Dynasty today.

As far as Liu Chengyou is concerned, he is also somewhat embarrassed and emotional.And with the arrival of the emperor, it seems that the enthusiasm buried in the whole city for a long time has been guided out. From the officials and generals to the common people in business and industry, they all have an extremely positive attitude and welcome the arrival of the emperor.

On the day when Luan came to the city, more than half of the people in the city went to the gates and streets to welcome and watch the ceremony.It was not an order from the government, but the people came spontaneously, wanting to look at the sky, worshiping the Tao, shouting long live, the scene was very lively.

It's not that the people of Chang'an really have much loyalty and admiration for the emperor, whether they follow the crowd or seek novelty.In addition, I don't know how many years, Chang'an City has not been able to welcome the arrival of an orthodox emperor. Liu Chengyou's arrival seems to have inspired the pride and glory of the people of Chang'an that are rooted in their bones
Here it is, Chang'an!

While Liu Chengyou was delighted by the warm cheers from the subjects of Chang'an, he couldn't help but be amazed that he had just arrived, and he still gave back to the subjects with great enthusiasm. He appeared outside Luanjia and waved in response.He also personally met a number of representatives of scholars and people, including an old man from Renrui, who was directly awarded an honorary officer and Su Lu by him.

There was a small episode, that is, a group of representatives of the people who met with petitioned Liu Chengyou, hoping to restore the status of accompanying capital.Regarding this, Liu Chengyou flashed it with a smile. As a suspicious emperor, if there was no push behind such a proposal, he would definitely not believe it.

Of course, they would not agree, at least not for the time being. To set up Chang'an as the auxiliary capital would be to compete with Luoyang for status. As far as Liu Chengyou was concerned, there was really no need for such disturbances.One must know that the title of Yedu in Yuancheng of Daming Mansion was not long ago abolished by Liu Chengyou.

Today, the Han Dynasty is governed by the three capitals, Kaifeng in Tokyo, Luoyang in Xijing, and Jinyang in Beijing, which are enough to suppress the world and ensure the authority of the imperial court.

On the first day in Chang'an, apart from meeting Jingzhao officials, generals, and common people, he also asked about the loss and recovery of the incident, which was also one of his original intentions for coming here.

After preliminary statistics, there is already a rough result. More than a dozen counties were affected by the chaos, and more than [-] officials and civilians died. This is a direct population loss and the biggest loss.As for the loss of economic property, limited by statistical methods, it is difficult to estimate, but it is still a lot. The large number of damaged fields, houses, and summer grains that were delayed in harvesting are a large sum.

Of course, as far as the government is concerned, it will be the most intuitive loss data when there are definite data on the reduction of finances and taxes of the counties and towns that were killed.Of course, the money stolen from the common people by the bandit army is another matter for the war gains belonging to the officers and soldiers. At least, it will not be returned to the common people, and there is no way to return it.

In the final analysis, it is ordinary people who suffer during the chaos.

By the time Liu Chengyou came to Chang'an, the localities had basically settled down, the chaotic army and the people were basically wiped out, and Xiaoxiao, who took advantage of the chaos and did evil, was still attacking.Under the comfort of the government, the people who had fled disasters returned to their hometowns one after another, and Xia Harvest was also in the process of rushing.Under the circumstances of the emperor's inspection, the local governments did not dare not to do their best. At the same time, after the chaos, it is also the time to make political achievements. The officials must have expectations and listen to the heavens.

Entering Chang'an, Liu Chengyou stayed in Yongwang Mansion.

At night, in the lobby of the palace, Liu Chengxun's family was called to hold a family banquet, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. The 23-year-old Liu Chengxun has completely faded from his greenness, and his whole person has become more stable, with a little sexy stubble, and he is more dignified.As the younger brother of the emperor's direct relative, King Yong of the Han Dynasty enjoyed supreme honor.

Princess Wuyue also grew up, quiet and gentle, no longer the young woman she was back then, and successfully gave birth to a prince named Liu Chun for Liu Chengxun.

"Can you talk?" Liu Chengyou looked very happy, hugged the nephew himself, teased him, and asked Liu Chengxun.

"Only over a year old, babbling!" Liu Chengxun's handsome face, as a new father, loves his first son very much, and when talking about him, there is an uncontrollable smile on his face.

"Uncle!" Liu Chengyou stared at little Liu Chun's bright pupils with a warm expression.

"Uncle." It seemed that he was born to please this strange man who was hugging him, the imperial nephew called out, making Liu Chengyou laugh.

"This kid is really smart!" Liu Chengyou said to Liu Chengxun in a happy mood.

"It should be the influence of the second brother's kindness, which made this kid enlightened!" Liu Chengxun said.

"Sanlang! You also learned to compliment your second brother?" Liu Chengyou said with a smile.

Liu Chengxun smiled, feeling much more at ease.

"When he was one year old, what did he catch for the ceremony of trial?" Liu Chengyou seemed to like the only emperor's nephew very much, and asked with concern.

Liu Chengxun: "A pen!"

"Okay! Maybe in the future, there will be a literary master in my royal family?" Liu Chengyou said with a light smile.

"Then I'll take the place of this kid, thank you second brother for your good words!"

After a lot of caring for the royal blood, Liu Chengyou just put it down and gave him a piece of jade. The family feast continued. Several princes were very interested in the cousin who was still in the cradle. They were very surprised and took turns watching and molesting.
The woman said that the two brothers Liu Chengyou were also in the same case, drinking and talking.They are brothers in the government, but monarchs and ministers are always greater than brothers, and it is impossible for Liu Chengyou to just talk about family issues with his younger brother.

"You have been in Jingzhao for some years. You are far away from the capital, and you often miss your mother. This time, you can go back to Tokyo with me, serve your mother, and let her see the grandson who has been missing for a long time!" After clinking a glass with Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengyou ordered calmly.

"Yes!" Hearing the words, he was slightly stupefied, but facing Brother Huang's orders, he didn't dare to have the slightest thought of objecting.

After hesitating for a while, Liu Chengxun lowered his voice a bit: "Second brother, this time the chaos in Guanzhong, especially Jingzhao's heavy damage, I am responsible for negligence and let you down."

"This has nothing to do with you, so don't blame yourself!" Glancing at him, Liu Chengyou said lightly: "There are other people who manage affairs and manage politics, so you don't have to bear the burden!"

After hesitating for a while, Liu Chengxun said: "In recent years, Jingzhao has maintained law and order, the Dianzheng director, and the Taifu have done their best to educate the people and benefit the hometown. They have always had a good reputation. I hope, I hope that the second brother can be punished lightly."

"Who said I'm going to send Li Song down?" Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou played with his taste.

"I guessed it." After a short pause, Liu Chengxun said what was in his mind: "During this chaos in Guanzhong, there have been a lot of changes in Taoism, how can Jingzhao be spared!"

"It seems that you have grown a lot in the past few years!" Liu Chengyou seemed to approve of the changes in his younger brother, took a sip of wine, and said leisurely: "I can understand that you care about the relationship between teachers and students. However, There are some things that the imperial court has yet to reach a conclusion on, so don’t speculate on your own, lest it will arouse public turmoil and negligence in government affairs!”

"Yes!" Liu Chengxun opened his mouth and replied in a low voice.

(End of this chapter)