The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

On New Year's Eve, Zixiao Guan set off fireworks as usual, which is already a scene in Chang'an, and many people come here to enjoy the fireworks.

In order to express the joy with the people, the royal family also set up five fireworks display points on Suzaku Street.

From Suzaku Gate to Mingde Gate at the southernmost point, there are more ones every mile, covering the whole city, and the common people can enjoy it nearby.

Chen Jingke did not enjoy the fireworks at Zixiao Temple, but brought his relatives and friends to the Suzaku Gate.

Li Shimin's couple, Li Chengqian's family, Li Tai's family... Even Sun Simiao was pulled over by him.

In addition, some important ministers are also invited.Such as Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Li Jing and so on.

However, in order to avoid suspicion, Wu Shu took Yi Nu Yuzhu, Zhou Xiang, Yilian Yihe, Linger and others to the other side, leaving Chen Jingke to Xiao Sizi.

After all, this is Suzaku Gate, the territory of the royal family, so we still have to respect the dignity of the royal family and the princess.

The little sizi followed Chen Jingke, waiting for the big gift from his brother.

The eldest grandson Wugou said: "You have been secretive for several days, what the hell are you doing, if you don't satisfy me today, be careful that I will throw you from the Suzaku Gate."

Chen Jingke patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, you are guaranteed to be satisfied."

At this time, a group of people drove several carriages to the square.

He quickly said, "Look, here we come."

Everyone looked down and saw that there were three carriages in total, two were ordinary carriages with carriages, and one had a strange appearance and was covered with a red cloth.

The driver of the carriage first circled a piece of land and prohibited others from approaching.

Then he parked that strange carriage in the middle, and when he lifted the red cloth, it turned out to be a mortar.The muzzle is short and thick, and it looks very scary.

Most people don't know what this is. Although the cannon is no longer a secret, it is not easy for everyone to see.

The eldest grandson Wugou knew it naturally, frowned slightly, and said, "What are you dragging the cannon over here for? Are you going to hit the Suzaku Gate?"

With a black line on his forehead, Chen Jingke said: "Auntie, your imagination is too rich, I'm full. This cannon is used to set off fireworks."

Changsun Wugou was surprised and said, "Using cannons to set off fireworks? What kind of fireworks should be set off with cannons."

Chen Jingke pretended to be mysterious and said: "I'll find out later, just watch."

Changsun Wugou glared at him angrily, and then said to Li Shimin: "You just let him mess around like this? I used to say that I dote on him the most, but now it seems that I still can't compare to you."

Each of the cannons has a number, and no one can be easily used without the emperor's order, let alone dragged to the Suzaku Gate to set off fireworks.

This would not have been possible without Li Shimin's order.

Li Shimin laughed and said: "This kid said that he would perform a big job for everyone. I thought it would be good for the festival, so I agreed."

"Don't worry, the people who operate the guns are very reliable, and the shells have been tested repeatedly, so there will be no problems."

Seeing what he said, Changsun Wugou felt relieved, but he still warned: "Don't take such risks again in the future."

……

The people below quickly set up the mortar, and the muzzle shot straight into the sky.

Others also began to unload the other two carriages, which turned out to be paper shells that were bigger than footballs.

The audience who came to enjoy the fireworks also noticed the difference here, and they gathered around one after another. After a while, the inner and outer third floors were full of people.

Chen Jingke picked up a small flag and shook it downward, then said: "Okay, the signal has been sent to them, and the performance is about to start, everyone keep your eyes open and enjoy it."

Then he said to Li Mingda: "Little Si, you have to take a good look at it, this is a New Year's gift from my brother."

Li Mingda nodded his head fiercely, and said, "Well, I like whatever my brother gives you."

The eldest grandson Wugou who was at the side was quite speechless, this guy came to trick the little Sizi again.

Princess Gao Yang kicked Fang Yiai and said, "Stupid, where is my present?"

Fang Yiai chuckled and said, "I'm going to ask the empress to fix our wedding date after the Chinese New Year."

Gao Yang's face immediately turned red, and he thought to himself, this guy looks simple and honest, but he didn't expect to have a bad stomach.

Fang Yi heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, he finally got through this hurdle, and at the same time secretly scolded Chen Jingke for causing harm to others.

Du He, who had the same troubles as him, was an old-fashioned person, and the gifts he gave to Princess Chengyang were ordinary rouge, gouache, jewelry and the like.

How can she play tricks like this with Chen Jingke, and now she is being asked for a gift by Princess Chengyang.

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The people below received the signal and began to operate and launch fireworks.

Put the propellant powder into the barrel, and then put a shell.

"Let it go." The commander shouted loudly, and the fire starter stabbed the red-hot iron rod into the ignition port.

"Boom." The impact generated by the deflagration of the gunpowder sent the fireworks high into the sky.

All the onlookers were startled, the sound was too loud.Compared with it, the sound of ordinary fireworks launching is like the humming of mosquitoes.

The people above the city gate had long been mentally prepared and were not afraid.

"Bang." There was a crackling sound in the air, and at the same time a huge beam of fireworks appeared out of thin air.

"Oh!!!" Many people couldn't help exclaiming, it was really spectacular.

However, before their voices landed, "Bang bang bang..." There was another slight cracking sound, and nine smaller fireworks appeared again.

Although the fireworks this time are smaller, they are more in number, cover a larger area, and look more spectacular.

"Bang bang bang..." Before everyone had time to marvel, a new round of explosions started again, and more than forty smaller fireworks appeared.

"Oh~~~~" This spectacular scene made everyone cheer again.

"Bang bang bang..." This time, nearly a hundred small fireworks exploded.

"Ah~~~~~" The cheers in the crowd turned into screams.

Just when everyone thought it was about to end.

"Bang bang bang bang..." Hundreds of palm-sized fireworks bloomed in the air, covering half of the sky, and then disappeared quickly.

"Ah~~~~" The scream suddenly became high-pitched and intense.

They had seen fireworks exploding many times before, but it was the first time that it was as spectacular as this time.

Comparing those fireworks before with this one, it is nothing compared to Haoyue's starlight.

On the tower of Suzaku Gate, everyone couldn't help opening their mouths, it was spectacular, it was really spectacular.

Can fireworks still be so extreme?
To be honest, Chen Jingke himself was a little stunned, although he had seen many spectacular fireworks on the Internet in his previous life.

For example, use fireworks to display specific graphics and text in the air.

But that was always separated from what I saw on the Internet, and it was far less shocking than seeing it with my own eyes now.

But seeing everyone's shocked appearance, he was very proud.

It shows that our trick is really creative.

Then he deliberately asked: "Little Si, are you satisfied with this gift?"

Li Mingda's little face flushed with excitement, he nodded and said: "Well, brother is the best."

If it weren't for the crowds on the tower, she would have taken the initiative to hug him.

Chen Jingke was very proud.

Seeing this scene, Changsun Wugou knew that his girl was completely hopeless.

Having said that, which little girl would not fall for such a trick.

Don't say that the little girl doesn't understand feelings, everyone has feelings, but the nature is different.

On the other side, Wu Shu and Yi Nu Yuzhu were equally excited, because Chen Jingke had said similar things to them.

Fireworks are for them.

Chen Jingke prepared fifty large fireworks balls, which took nearly an hour to finish.

Because it was fired with serious cannons, the explosion point was very high, and it could be seen even outside Chang'an City.

So much so that the eyes of the whole city are attracted here, and the fireworks in other places are eclipsed.

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After the fireworks were over, the crowd didn't disperse directly, but continued to enjoy at the top of the city.

It wasn't until all the fireworks were set off that it was almost midnight before we went back to our respective homes.

After all, we have to attend the Yuanri Grand Court Meeting early tomorrow morning, so we still need to take a break today.

On the way back, Ling'er took Chen Jingke's hand and talked endlessly.

For her, there are too many things worth talking about today.

For example, going to the Suzaku Gate, this is not the treatment that ordinary people can have.

For example, I met many dignitaries. Those people knew that she was Chen Jingke's adopted daughter and treated her very kindly.

What's more, Sun Simiao is still protecting her, no one dares to look down on her because of her background.

Although she often saw emperors, empresses, and even dignitaries in Zixiao Temple, the situation is different today.

Of course, the most important thing to her is those big fireworks, she likes them so much.

She clamored for Chen Jingke to give her one, and she wanted to show it off to her friends.

Chen Jingke naturally wouldn't agree, but he didn't refuse directly. Instead, he said: "This kind of big fireworks is too dangerous. Children can't play with it. When you grow up, you can play with it however you want."

Ling'er was very unhappy, but she also knew that there was nothing to do, so she could only retreat and said: "Don't lie to me, give me a big firework when I grow up, or I will ignore you."

Chen Jingke smiled and said, "Okay, everyone will testify for you."

Ling'er was still worried, and said, "Let's pull the hook."

Chen Jingke stretched out his little finger and said, "Okay, the hook cannot be changed for 100 years."

Qingju was very grateful in her heart. Chen Jingke completely made up for Linger's lack of a father, and gave her love far beyond ordinary fathers.

When the others saw this large and small hook, they also smiled.

Wu Shu touched his stomach lightly, the child will be born soon, seeing how much you like children.

He couldn't wait for your arrival.

Zhou Xiang next to her said quietly to Yihe: "I also want our own child."

Yihe blushed, and quickly looked around, only to be relieved when no one noticed them, and then angrily said: "Outside, what nonsense are you talking about, are you ashamed?"

Zhou Xiang laughed and said, "You can't say it outside, but you can say it at home? I understand."

Yihe rolled her eyes and ignored him.

A group of people returned to Zixiao Temple soon, but they didn't go to rest directly, but waited for the street drum to sound.

The sound of this drum is similar to the hourly chime of the Spring Festival Gala in the previous life, reminding everyone that the new year is coming.

Then the younger generation salutes the elders, and the servant salutes the master.

The elders will prepare some gifts for the people below, not necessarily money, other things are also fine.

But those who give more money, after all, this thing is the most practical and convenient, and later evolved into lucky money.

There are only three masters of Zixiao Temple, Sun Simiao, Chen Jingke and Wu Shu, and all of them bowed to them.

Sun Simiao didn't do any special tricks either. According to different levels, everyone prepared a happy money.

Ling'er saluted Sun Simiao, Chen Jingke and Wu Shu alone again, and this gift cannot be given money.

What Sun Simiao gave was a jade bracelet, what Wu Shu gave was a set of Shu brocade ladies' attire, and what Chen Jingke gave was a jade flute.

After that, everyone dispersed to rest.

On New Year's Eve, Chen Jingke naturally wants to stay at Wu Shu's place, which can be regarded as an unwritten rule.

Perhaps because of the influence of Ling'er, she kept talking about the child at night.

What name to take, how to educate in the future and so on.

Chen Jingke chatted with her patiently.

This benefited Wu Shu very much, and he fell asleep after a while.

Chen Jingke smiled slightly, kissed her on the forehead, and lay down to sleep.

He got up early the next morning, ate something to fill his stomach, and went to the Imperial City to attend the Great Court Meeting.

Traveling through several years, this is the first time he has participated in the Great Court Meeting from the beginning, before he would come here halfway to join in the fun.

Everyone gathered outside Anfumen, and then lined up to come outside Chengtianmen.

Li Shimin appeared on the Chengtian Gate, first worshiped by hundreds of officials, and then envoys from all nations.

Seeing this scene, Chen Jingke couldn't help but a poem appeared in his mind: "Wan Guo dresses and worships the crown."

This grand scene has never appeared since the Tang Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty had a chance to reproduce it, but it was a pity that it was ruined by the father and son of Hao Shengsun and Mingmen Tianzi.

Every time he saw this period of history in his previous life, he felt regretful. Since he has passed through in this life, he must not allow history to repeat itself.

Afterwards, the venue was transferred to Daxing Palace. Firstly, the crown prince Li Chengqian paid homage, and then the three princes worshiped.

Finally, the prime minister led the officials to worship again.

Li Shimin announced the pardon of some criminals, and at the same time exempted the world from poll tax for three years.

The pardon of prisoners is something that happens every year, and the exemption of poll tax is something that Chen Jingke only had after crossing.

Infant drowning was repeatedly banned in ancient times. One of them was that there were too many children to raise, and the other had to be said to be related to the poll tax.

Don't underestimate this bit of head tax money, sometimes it just acts as the last straw and can really drive many people to death.

Removing the poll tax would indeed save the lives of many newborn babies.

Now that the court is rich, it can be completely abolished.

But it would be too big a step to do so. For stability, Li Shimin used the method of exempting the poll tax.

Every time an excuse is found, a wave is exempted.

So far, the poll tax has been exempted for more than 20 years.

In fact, this tax has existed in name only.