Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1021 The Cage
On the tenth day of March in the seventh year of Qianning, the saint came to Shan County and stayed in Shancheng Palace.After another five days, we arrived at Mianchi County.

It was evening, and officials and people from all over the world came to Mianchi South Pavilion. Looking at the crowded appearance, there may be thousands of people.

The saint was also very interested. He saw that the people did not look naked and their bodies were considered strong. Regardless of the dissuasion of Empress He and Li Zhaoyi, he left the posthouse, ready to meet the people and say a few words.

"Where is the saint?"

"Where's Khan?"

"Is Wu Zu here?"

As soon as the saint of the Li family came out of the pavilion, people bowed down outside, but immediately there was a big uproar, and many people who had seen Shao Shude were at a loss. This doesn't look like a saint, does he?
"You are the Huang Tianzi of Chang'an, where is the Qing Tianzi of our party?" A big man came out and asked.

The Li family sage's face turned black.

He opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't make a sound.

Henan Mansion and Jingzhao Mansion are really two land boundaries.

How reluctant the saint was when he left Jingzhao Mansion, how disgusted he is now when he enters Henan Mansion.

"Huh!" He snorted coldly and went straight back to the posthouse.

Yang Kezheng, Mrs. Jin, and Mrs. Zhao Chongyan looked at the people who recognized the thief as their father, and they couldn't get angry.

"It's good to teach you to know that Shao Shude is the Jiedu envoy bestowed by the emperor of Tang Dynasty, and he has to behave like a minister when he sees the emperor. The fool is ridiculous, and he doesn't know the power of heaven." Yang Kezheng scolded angrily.

The people were in an uproar again, and the people who were kneeling also got up, feeling that they had been deceived, and they all cursed: "You woman, what are you?"

"Sage of the Li family, can you hold a strong bow with two stones?"

"The emperor of the Tang Dynasty, did you give us fields, houses, cattle and sheep?"

"Snatch this little girl's skin and give it to Supreme Khan to warm her bed."

"There is also the princess concubine, and they are snatched together."

"Can the head of the saint of the Li family be exchanged for a house in Luoyang?"

Ma Sixun watched from the side with a smile, but he was kicked in the buttocks, and immediately flew into a rage.But after seeing that it was Shao Shude who kicked him, his expression changed, and he said aggrievedly, "Why did Your Highness kick me?"

"Create trouble for me!" Shao Shude said angrily, "Why did you let the common people come here?"

"They all came here spontaneously and wanted to see you, Your Highness." Ma Sixun said, "In Henan Mansion, they don't recognize anyone, but Your Highness."

Shao Shude's face paled, and he walked up to the big man with the loudest name, punched him on the chest, and scolded with a smile: "Thou Zhou Lang, you haven't been asked to work to dig canals this year, isn't it itchy?"

Tuesday Lang laughed loudly, and said: "In the past, when he was in the army, he would dig ditches and build villages wherever he went. After retiring from the army, he still digs ditches and builds houses. This year he doesn't have to work, and he feels uncomfortable all over."

"It's just that I owe a shot." Shao Shude smiled; "Since there is nothing to do, go back and teach the young man how to draw a bow and shoot an arrow, and fight in battle. The children of the past ten years, their archery skills are not as good as yours by 01:30. "

"Go back, just go back." Zhou Zhoulang smiled sarcastically.

He used to be a soldier. He served in the German Army. After many years of fighting, his thumb was broken. He could no longer draw a bow and shoot arrows.Last year, at the age of 42, he finally left, settled down in Mianchi County, and became a township assistant.During winter leisure time, he often trains local peasants, and he is more or less a figure in the village.

"Get out!" Shao Shude signaled, Li Yixian brought two coins, Shao Shude took it, stuffed it into Zhou Zhoulang's hand, and said: "Buy some meat and milk for the sons, the training is very hard, so make up your body."

Two coins, [-] Wen, and [-] catties were carried in Zhou Zhoulang's hand, and he didn't find it difficult at all. Hearing this, he said with a smile: "When you get back, tell the bastards that this is a reward from the king."

The money is not much, it is enough to buy five or six sheep, maybe more in exchange for cheap pork, but when it comes to martial arts training, it is not enough for everyone to share.But Tuesday Lang was very happy and planned to make a big publicity, which shows that he really believed in Shao Shude.

Marshal Shao has become more and more proficient at using small money to accomplish big things.

Many kings, princesses, concubines, and officials lived outside the south hall of Mianchi, and they saw this scene in their eyes.

Zhongshu Shilang and Tongping Zhangshi Zhu Pu turned their heads away, feeling sad inwardly.

The people in the eastern capital are no longer owned by the Tang Dynasty, and they don't recognize the emperor of the Tang Dynasty anymore.

In fact, it is normal to think about it.The Huangchao and Qin Zongquan rebellions caused the worst disturbances in the western half of Henan, where there were no household registrations in ten. Now most of the people in Henan, Ruzhou, Mengzhou, Huaizhou, and Zhengzhou are not the people of the past.

In the past, when Zhu Quanzhong broke Qin Zongquan, the people of Xuanwu, Xuanyi, and Chenxu built shrines for him, and Shao Shude revived the life of a barren Henan mansion. It is self-evident who the local people listen to.

The ruling foundation of the Tang Dynasty has long been hollowed out, and the hearts of the people have long since disappeared, so there is nothing like it.

On March [-]th, Shao Shude, Minister of Rites Pei Yuchang, Prime Ministers Pei Shu and Pei Zhi walked side by side along the north bank of Gushui.

Wen Xi's Pei family is a big family.

Pei Yuchang was born in the East Family House, Pei Shu was from the South Lai Wu House, and Pei Zhi was born in the Middle Family House. They are all from the Pei family, and they have contacts with each other, but the relationship depends on the individual.

"Gushui is one of the roots of Luoyang. After several years of rectification, it is no longer harmful." Shao Shude said, pointing to the lush farmland on both sides of Gushui.

"Your Highness, once the pond and the ditches are repaired, the common people will benefit greatly, and everyone will live and work in peace and contentment. I will praise you very much. This kind of feat is greatly admired by the old man." Pei Yuchang is the oldest and the youngest of the three, and he speaks very well. Mushy.As soon as these words came out, Pei Shu frowned before Pei Zhi said anything.

"Your Highness, building a palace is already a huge project, and it is not a good thing to let the people open rivers and dig canals. It is not a good thing to abuse people's power like this." Pei Shu said.

Pei Zhi said, "Otherwise, it's all a good thing for the benefit of the people, why worry?"

Pei Shu shook his head and remained silent.

Pei Yuchang glanced at Pei Shu, feeling displeased.

Shao Shude had a smile on his face, he didn't bother to care about the mess between San Pei, he took time to talk to San Pei, and he wouldn't do it to mediate the relationship between them.

Among the three Peis, Pei Yuchang was the most valued by him and had the closest relationship with him.Pei Shu and Pei Zhi are far away from each other.Moreover, judging by their appearance, they are still holding the airs of aristocratic families. If they are reused in the future, they will probably have to slap their noses in the face.

"Henan Prefecture, although I haven't been in business for a long time, it has settled many immigrants and soldiers, so it can be said to be stable." Shao Shude stopped his horse and said, "I brought you out today to let you know what kind of place Luoyang is. "

After finishing speaking, he stopped his eyes on Pei Zhi and Pei Shu.

Where?Of course it is an important lair.Pei Zhi was the first to react, and said: "You can see the whole picture at a glance. All industries in Henan Province are prosperous, and the people are grateful. If there is any change in the future, it will come naturally."

Pei Shu gave Pei Zhi a contemptuous look, but he had to admit: "His Royal Highness has indeed got the right way to govern."

Shao Shude smiled and said: "After arriving in Luoyang, in your free time, you can take people around and have a look, and you can hold more gatherings."

What he said was very straightforward.

Take the officials to various places to see Shao Sheng's "great achievements".

Hold more gatherings attended by scholars. As the organizers, you have to set the agenda, control the rhythm, and create public opinion.

In short, do everything possible to build momentum, form a wave of public opinion, and let more people recognize King Xia.

Don't think that the world is full of smart people. In fact, most people follow what they say.There is no social media at hand, otherwise Shao Shude would dare to ask the prime minister and famous people to register accounts, let them brag about themselves, and then spend money to hire sailors, push these bragging issues to the top, and continue to dominate the list—Settings The ability to discuss issues is one of the core elements of public opinion hegemony.

Pei Yuchang stroked his beard, secretly praising King Xia for being a delicate person, decent in his work, and flexible in his wrists.

A martial artist with a poor brain directly killed all those who opposed him, and then usurped the throne.Moreover, the conditions for ascension to the throne are often very simple, which is like a child's play and makes people look down upon.

This new Lord is worth following.

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The convoy stayed overnight in Mianchi South Pavilion, and continued on the next day.

Arrived at Xin'an County on the evening of the [-]th, crossed the Xiaoshui River at noon on the [-]th, and arrived at Luoyang, the eastern capital, at night on the [-]th.

The convoy followed Luoshui, passed through Shendu Garden, and headed straight for the imperial city.

Most of the vehicles stopped at the Forbidden Garden, and the sergeants also stayed there.The Golden Knife Army and the Silver Spear Army escorted all the way here, and their mission has been completed - the Golden Knife Army will return to Jian, while the Feixiong and Silver Gun Army will be transferred to the Central Plains.

Shao Shude was always by the side of the saint's chariot.

The sage may be tired and don't like to talk to him very much.Empress He did look at him several times, but she quickly lowered her head, probably because she felt that the Taifu's gaze was too piercing.

After crossing the Third Tianjin Bridge, enter the Duanmen Gate and enter the Imperial City.

At this time, the sage was excited, looking at the rough-looking government buildings with burning eyes, his expression was a little excited.

The imperial city is brightly lit, and the palace guards are all over the place, with swords and guns heavily guarded.

The saint's face fell down again.

The Shence Army has been disbanded, and all the soldiers in Luoyang Imperial City and Palace City are Shao Shude's soldiers.If you think about it with your toes, you know that the situation in Luoyang Gongcheng is worse than in Chang'an.

Although Han Quanhui and Liu Jishu were domineering and had some cooperation with Shao Shude, they didn't want the Tang Dynasty to be destroyed, so they would lose their source of power.

But it is different in Luoyang.The eunuchs and guards here are a new interest group, and the object of their allegiance is definitely not themselves.

Thinking of this, the sage wanted to hug someone and cry again.

The chariot passed Yingtian Gate, left the imperial city, then entered Qianyuan Gate, entered the palace city, and stopped in front of Hanyuan Hall.

Shao Shude had already left, and Wei Weiqing Murong Fu slowly stepped forward to meet His Majesty, and then closed the gate of the palace city on the grounds that it was getting late.

"Boom!" As the heavy iron-clad wooden door was closed tightly, the saint suddenly felt a palpitation. He felt that he was locked inside like a bird in a cage.

"Your Majesty." Empress He came over and took the saint's hand.

The sage looked around and saw that the familiar palace people, personal attendants, and the little yellow gate were all there, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

The guard's password sounded outside Qianyuan Gate.

The saint quietly clenched his fists.This cage makes him hold his breath!

(End of this chapter)