Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

Hearing Wang Wenzuo mention He Lan Minzhi, Li Hong's face was a little ugly. He pondered for a moment: "What do you think San Lang should do? I agreed in front of the Supreme Emperor and the Queen Mother. If there is a backlash now, I'm afraid it won't spread. Sounds good!”

"This is quite simple!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile.

"Oh? Saburo, do you have any idea?"

"Of course!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Just let His Highness King Pei go and preside over the water transportation. Water transportation is related to food in Chang'an and is a top priority. Let His Highness Pei Wang practice it early so as not to spend all day with literati. Mixing together, being pragmatic but not pragmatic. If you do this, no one in the world can say that you are unfriendly to His Highness King Pei!"

"Yes, this is a good idea!" Li Hong clapped his hands excitedly: "Sanlang, you can always solve my problems for me, just do it like this! I will ask Zhongshu to draft the edict tomorrow and let King Pei take charge of water transportation! "

There is no reason for Li Hong to be so excited. Since the Zhou Dynasty destroyed the Shang Dynasty and the Duke of Zhou took the "patriarchal system" as the political system for allocating power and maintaining governance in the Western Zhou Dynasty, "kissing relatives and respecting elders" and "flying horses, horns and bows" have turned against him! Brothers who are married to each other are not far away! If you are far away, the people will be close to you! If you are teaching, the people will be close to you! This makes brothers more than rich; if you don’t make brothers, they will be healed by getting along with each other." King Zhou You’s counterexample taught the nobles that they must maintain unity within the clan) and this became the political correctness deep in the hearts of most ancient Chinese people.The so-called patriarchal system is an inheritance law that distributes "inheritance" (power, wealth, territory) based on the distance from the ruler's paternal blood relationship.

Under this inheritance law, while the eldest son has the right to receive the largest share, the ruler's other heirs, brothers, and even nephews also have the right to receive smaller shares.It is certainly wrong for rulers to violate the custom of inheritance by the eldest son and not let the eldest son eat the biggest piece of the cake, such as "not distinguishing between eldest son and concubine", "not distinguishing between elder and younger", "abolition of elders and establishment of younger ones", "dividing the country and establishing it based on personal love" , but after the eldest son ascended the throne, the whole family was completely deprived and the relatives were not given the corresponding power, wealth and territory, which also violated this kind of political correctness.For most modern Chinese people, the autocratic imperial power represents a unified regime. When there is a conflict between the imperial power and the clan, they usually instinctively side with the imperial power and believe that "cutting down the vassals" is correct and represents the direction of historical development. .But ancient Chinese people often didn’t think that way.They felt that while the emperor had the big share, his brothers also had the right to get a small piece.

For example, after the Qin Dynasty destroyed the Six Kingdoms, it abolished the feudal system. Not only did the scholars not receive feudal states and various privileges, but they were massacred collectively after Qin II ascended the throne. Later generations believed that this behavior was an important reason for the demise of the Qin Empire II. After Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, in order to strengthen the autocratic imperial power, he imprisoned his younger brother Liu Chang, King of Huainan, who posed a threat to the imperial power. At that time, there was a folk song "The Song of the People for King Li of Huainan": "A foot of cloth can still be sewn. A bushel of millet can still be sewed. Can be pounded. The two brothers are incompatible." It can be seen that the sympathy of the people at that time was with the Huainan King, not the Han Jing Emperor who represented the autocratic imperial power.As the emperor, Li Hong also faced the same problem. After he ascended the throne, he certainly had the power to obtain the power of the emperor, but as the elder brother, he must also give corresponding benefits to his brothers, otherwise he would be regarded as "unfriended". In turn, he was regarded as a moral flaw and even unqualified to rule the empire.

And Wang Wenzuo's suggestion perfectly solved this problem - first of all, although presiding over the Hongwen Pavilion is important, it is nothing compared to presiding over the reform of water transportation. No one can use this to attack the emperor for treating his brothers harshly; and Wang Wenzuo is watching. , Li Hong doesn’t have to worry that Li Xian will mess up the water transportation, let alone that Li Xian can gain his own power team and reputation through water transportation, so as to threaten himself, which can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.

Quickly writing down the matters that he wanted to be drafted by Zhongshu Sheren, Li Hong took a long breath and said with a smile: "It's been some time since Sanlang sent people to check on the water transportation matter. When do you plan to start work?"

"Of course we have to wait until the wheat harvest, then the people will have enough power!"

"Yes!" Li Hong nodded. Wang Wenzuo's answer was as he expected. In ancient times, large-scale infrastructure construction like this could only be carried out during the slack season. Otherwise, if the farming season was delayed and the crops were not harvested, the gain would outweigh the loss. .

"That's good! Two days ago, Duke Pei wrote a letter saying that he would build a new palace near Lishan Mountain!" Li Hong said with a smile: "We will wait until the autumn to start construction. I originally planned to agree, but the water transport was serious, so I issued an order to suspend the construction of the two palaces. Let’s build the capital and palaces so that enough people can be left to deal with water transportation!”

"Build a palace in Lishan?" Wang Wenzuo was stunned when he heard this. It was not surprising that Pei Judao suggested building a palace. To put it bluntly, the Tang Dynasty was an empire with Chang'an and Luoyang as its axis. Even a wise emperor like Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty had many problems. Conscripting people's power to build a palace is not only a matter of personal enjoyment, but also has many factors such as the glory of the empire, providing employment opportunities, etc. But what is strange is why Pei Judao built the palace in Lishan, which is far away from Chang'an. The city is still dozens of miles away. Although historically Tang Xuanzong did build Huaqing Palace there, Tang Xuanzong built Huaqing Palace not only for personal enjoyment, but also for the purpose of establishing another political center outside Chang'an City.Li Hong didn't seem to be seeking personal enjoyment, and he didn't seem to want to establish a separate central government outside Chang'an City. Why did he build a palace in Lishan?

"That's what happened?" Li Hong explained with a smile: "Pei Gong means that the scenery over Mount Li is beautiful and there are hot springs, which is conducive to the emperor's recovery. He advocates building a palace there so that everyone can fulfill their filial piety! "

"This old guy Pei Judao is really impatient!" Wang Wenzuo thought to himself. Obviously Pei Judao's purpose was not filial piety, but to drive Li Zhi and Wu out of the Daming Palace and the political center as early as possible.Although Wang Wenzuo was a little disdainful of Pei Judao's approach, he at least did not object to it, and Li Zhi just paid it back. Wu almost killed himself several times, so it was already magnanimous not to take a last hit, and there was no need to say good things for him.

"The palace can be big or small, as long as it can reflect His Majesty's filial piety! Compared with Chang'an's summer, Lishan is much cooler, and there are hot springs in winter, which is just suitable for the Emperor to recuperate. It's not far away. If Your Majesty wants to visit, , you can go back and forth in one day!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "As for the water transportation, I only plan to start in Shaanzhou this winter to open up the main shipping route. It will be enough to have seven or eight thousand people. Building the palace should not be a big deal. hinder!"

"Is seven or eight thousand enough?" Li Hong said with a smile: "If so, it won't hinder it. What Sanlang said is that the summer in Chang'an is indeed unbearably hot. If the emperor can escape the summer heat in Lishan, he will do it for his son. A little filial piety!”

After stabbing his old enemy in the back quietly, Wang Wenzuo couldn't help but feel a little more happy. He couldn't help but secretly think about how Wu would feel if he heard the news. It would be very interesting.

"That's it for today!" Li Hong yawned and said with a wry smile: "I don't think I've done anything. It's getting late, but there are more and more documents on several cases. Is it so difficult to get the throne?" Sit down?"

"Trillions of people, hundreds of states and counties are all in the hands of His Majesty. It is naturally not easy!" Wang Wenzuo said solemnly.

"Yes!" Li Hong sighed: "Without Sanlang, I really don't know how to secure this position!"

"Your Majesty is benevolent and filial. All the talented people in the world are eager to serve your Majesty. I am not the only one?"

Li Hong sighed and was about to say something when an eunuch knelt at the door of the palace and said, "Your Majesty, the two princesses have arrived at the Daming Palace!"

"Oh, oh! Look at my memory!" Li Hong patted the table twice: "I forgot such a big thing. It's getting late and I'm going to the Daming Palace." At this point, he hesitated. After a while: "By the way, Sanlang, do you want to go too? The two sisters and you are not outsiders!"

"Your Majesty's family affairs, I'd better not get involved in it!" Wang Wenzuo hurriedly declined. Although he was the first person responsible for the beyond recognition of the Tang Dynasty's palace history, as a human minister, he still should not directly intervene in the internal affairs of the Li family. Good push.

"Okay! So be it!" Li Hong nodded a little disappointed.After seeing off Wang Wenzuo, Li Hong changed his clothes, got into the chariot carriage, and headed to the Daming Palace.When he arrived at Qinghui Pavilion of Daming Palace, it was already approaching dusk.Downstairs, I heard my father's familiar voice coming from outside.

"I didn't expect that our father and daughter would have a chance to meet again!" Looking at sisters Li Xiayu and Li Suwen kneeling on the ground, Li Zhi sighed with emotion.

"This is all the blessings of gods and Buddhas!" Li Xiayu looked up. She was nearly thirty years old and her appearance remained the same. Her years of religious asceticism made her look four or five years younger than her actual age. She took care of her children. It also added some maternal brilliance that is rare in the harem. "My child prays in front of the Buddhist altar every day. I hope to return to Chang'an one day and see you and the Queen Mother!"

"Really! If so, then we must do a ritual to thank the gods and Buddhas!" Li Zhi sighed, and he stretched out his right hand to beckon: "Come on, Xiayu, Suwen, you all come closer so that my father can See it clearly!”

"Yes!" Li Xiayu responded. She was about to take two steps forward with Li Suwen when an announcement came from outside, and soon she saw Li Hong walking quickly from outside.She hurriedly bowed down to Li Suwen and said, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"No courtesy, no courtesy!" Li Hong hurriedly stretched out his hand to help the two sisters up: "Today in Qinghui Pavilion, no matter the king or minister, only the relationship between brother, brother and father and daughter is discussed! Aye, don't you think so?"

"It's just about siblings, father and daughter, regardless of monarch or minister, that's a good point!" Li Zhi nodded happily: "Hong'er's words express the heart of a father! People outside say that the Tian family is ruthless, what are they talking about? Words? Although we were born into an emperor’s family, aren’t our breasts made of flesh and blood? Don’t parents have a heart for their children? It’s really nonsense!”

"That's what Aye said!" Li Hong looked at Li Xiayu and Li Suwen and said with a smile: "The two sisters and I haven't seen each other for almost seven or eight years, right? I originally heard Sanlang say that the two sisters have gone through many hardships. But now it seems that the color is still the same as before, and the children are as good as water! The two brothers-in-law must be good-tempered people!"

"Your Majesty is wrong!" Li Xiayu said: "My sister Suwen and I have never been married, how can we have a brother-in-law?"

"Never married?" Li Hong's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He subconsciously turned his head and saw a look of astonishment on his father's face: "This, this, how could this happen?"

Li Suwen was younger and had a more impulsive personality. She could not bear it and sneered: "My sister and I are both the daughters of criminals who escaped. Who is willing to risk the lives of the whole family and marry us?" We two sisters?"

Li Suwen's words were like a sharp blade, tearing apart the tender veil in the room, revealing the cruel truth underneath. Both Li Zhi and Li Hong were speechless. As Li Suwen said, the two sisters His mother is still a sinner, and her clan members were exiled to Lingnan, and even their surname was changed to "Xiao".Who would dare to marry such a daughter's family, even if she is beautiful and has a kind temperament?

"These are all things in the past!" Li Xiayu's voice was gentle and calm: "Suwen, don't mention it again from now on!"

"Yes, yes!" Li Zhi seemed to have been pardoned and hurriedly smiled and said: "It's better not to mention it!"

"Sister!" Compared to Li Zhi, Li Hong is more conscientious: "I heard from Sanlang that you have been living in Japan for these years, are you still used to living there?"

"When I first went there, I was a little uncomfortable with it!" Li Xiayu nodded: "But over the years, I have fallen in love with it!"

"Oh? What do you say?" Li Hong asked.

"Although the Japanese country is located overseas, it has beautiful mountains and rivers and a mild climate; its people are honest and straightforward, and they treat my sisters and me very well! As time goes by, I feel peaceful and happy!"

"Then what have the two sisters been doing in Japan over the years?"

"Wang Wenzuo built a temple in Nambajin, a Japanese country, called Dinglin Temple to enshrine relics. He entrusted the affairs of the temple to our sisters. We are very busy handling the affairs of the temple on weekdays!"

"This Wang Wenzuo is really confused!" Li Zhi said angrily: "My two daughters are in their youth, but he asked them to manage some temple. No wonder they are not married at this age!" Firstly, he felt sorry for his daughter; secondly, he felt sorry for his daughter. In order to shift the blame, he turned his anger on Wang Wenzuo.

"Aye, I don't know!" Li Xiayu said with a smile: "Although our sisters are in charge of the affairs of Dinglin Temple, we have never become a monk. In the eyes of the Japanese, we are the witches of the clan. Those who worship the gods are the most noble. In the past, In Japan, only members of the royal family can serve. Although we have never married, we are living happily, which is not necessarily worse than those sisters who are married!"

"Xiayu, you are talking nonsense again!" After hearing this, Li Zhi hurriedly said: "When men are older, they should marry, and when women are older, this is a truth that has existed since ancient times. Is there any reason why a daughter should not get married when she is older?"

After returning from the trip, I will update as usual!