The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1400 Goal and Direction

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Well, let someone pass the meal on."

Being mentioned by Deyi made me a little hungry.

His Majesty Li Er put down the memorial in his hand and moved to the side hall. The people from Shangshi Bureau had already been waiting there, but His Majesty Li Er couldn't let go of the memorial in his hand, so he left the matter of eating to the side hall. Delayed.

After finishing his meal in a hurry, His Majesty Li Er returned to the main hall and plunged into the memorial.

Not long after, the little eunuch outside Zichen Palace came in.

"Report to Your Majesty, please see me outside the Duke's Palace in Jinyang County."

"Announce him to come in." When His Majesty Li Er heard Xuan Shijing coming, he quickly put down the memorial in his hand, raised his head and said, then got up, and said to Deyi: "Deyi, I want to talk to Jing'er in detail, Prepare some tea and send it to the side hall."

"No." Deyi bowed in response.

At this time, Xuan Shijing walked in from outside the hall, walked to the center of the hall, and bowed to His Majesty Li Er.

"Sir, see Your Majesty."

"There is no need to be polite, just follow me." His Majesty Li Er walked into the hall, and directly dragged Xuan Shijing to the side hall next to him.

The side hall of Zichen Hall is where His Majesty Li Er usually rests. Compared with the main hall, the side hall is more comfortable and suitable for long conversations.

Deyi delivered the tea to the side hall, then exited the side hall consciously, and stood guard at the entrance of the side hall.

His Majesty Li Er sat on the side of the desk, and motioned Xuan Shijing to sit down opposite him. After Xuan Shijing saluted and thanked him, he sat down opposite His Majesty Li Er.

"I read your brochure yesterday, because of your brochure, I didn't sleep well all night." His Majesty Li Er said with a smile.

But today's His Majesty Li Er is still in high spirits, and he doesn't seem to be rested at all. Because of Xuan Shijing's excerpt, His Majesty Li Er is really excited in his heart. When he is excited, what is it? I can't even feel tired.

"Your Majesty thinks what's written in the minister's booklet is the truth?" Xuan Shijing asked.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "That's right, it's a fact. Ever since the Chinese New Year was over and the Great Court Meeting was over, I felt that there was something in my heart and what I was thinking about, but I couldn't figure it out when I thought about it myself. In addition to the busy political affairs, I didn't have much time to think about it carefully, and kept it in my heart until I saw your book yesterday, and I suddenly realized what I wanted in my heart! I called you into the palace because I wanted to be with you Speaking of this matter, today you and I are sitting here, I will put the words here first, there is no one else in this side hall, just you and me, even Deyi is waiting at the door, now in this hall, no matter Junchen, I want to hear your thoughts and your truth, but it’s okay to say it.”

Xuan Shijing thought that His Majesty Li Er would react to this memorial, but he did not expect such a big reaction.

However, the starting point of Xuan Shijing's memorial was for the Tang Dynasty, and he entered the palace today with such a purpose in mind. Therefore, after hearing what His Majesty Li Er said, Xuan Shijing didn't have to worry about anything, besides , His Majesty Li Er is not a narrow-minded king, the two are still real sons-in-law.

Since the father-in-law said that he could speak freely, Xuan Shijing didn't have to hide it.

"If that's the case, my son will be able to speak directly." Xuan Shijing said.

"Yes." His Majesty Li Er nodded.

"Father's mood is uneasy after seeing the son's memorial, because Father has long been aware of this problem in his heart, but he just couldn't think of a clear direction and goal for a while." Xuan Shijing said: "From In fact, the wish you had in your heart when you and the first emperor conquered the Tang Dynasty has now been realized. Although there is a small gap, the gap is not big, and it is only a matter of time. The current population of the Tang Dynasty, It is less than half of the former Sui Dynasty. This is not a problem that can be solved in a short while, so it is a matter of time. No matter how hard the government works, it will not help. It's called perfection, it's called prosperity.

Once people have satisfied emotions in their hearts, they will lose the motivation to move forward. Therefore, throughout the ages, dynasties started, prospered, and then gradually declined. They wanted to stabilize their pace and keep moving forward. In addition, it is not satisfied, neither the king nor the courtiers can be satisfied with the status quo. In terms of state affairs, one must learn to be greedy and seek better. "

His Majesty Li Er nodded. Indeed, looking back on the past few years, did he feel satisfied in his heart?Did the courtier feel satisfied?
"Continue." His Majesty Li Er said.

What Xuan Shijing said now, to him, to the imperial court, and to the Tang Dynasty, it was good advice and good advice.

It's still a good word that I don't resent at all.

Xuan Shijing nodded, and continued: "At first glance, there is indeed no other problem in the Tang Dynasty. Even if there is, according to normal, what is the problem? It is nothing more than the life of the people, the public opinion, and the government. , around Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, at the foot of the emperor, it is difficult for officials to govern, because Chang'an, as the capital of the Tang Dynasty, has many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and there are many honorable families. In my heart, the surroundings of Chang'an are not a problem, so there is no need to take it to heart, because even if something happens, His Majesty can see it and deal with it at the feet of the emperor, but what about other places? For example, in the south, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Therefore, the officials of the Tang Dynasty , there is still room for improvement, this is the court, and besides the folks, what does the father think of the son's Zhuangzi?"

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and said: "Very good, I also think that the lives of all the people in the Tang Dynasty are like the households in your village, but even you yourself said that it is all because of copper coins that you can have today in your village. from."

"The minister can spend money, why can't the court?" Xuan Shijing said: "If the court is rich enough and has a solid plan, even if it takes more time, this goal is not an unachievable goal."

Xuan Shijing's words undoubtedly found a new goal and direction for His Majesty Li Er.

A country is a ship, the king is the captain, and the officials are the crew and the helmsman. The direction and destination of the ship are important things. If there is no direction and destination, it is just a piece of rotten wood floating on the sea.

"According to what you said, how much money did the imperial court get? Where did the imperial court get so much money? I also want to ask, just your Zhuangzi, how much money did you spend abruptly?" His Majesty Li Er was not deceived by Xuan The beautiful ideals proposed by Shi Jing are dazzled by the distant place. Ideals can be had, but we must always focus on the reality in front of us.

(End of this chapter)