A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 897: The heart should be free from abuse.

It's not yet dawn,

Asang got up early, washed up, and personally made breakfast for Huaiyu.

Fried ghost, salted fish pancakes, steamed sea vegetable pancakes...

When Wu Huaiyu woke up, the girl had already prepared breakfast and brought it to him, but she couldn't bear to disturb his dream. She looked at him with her chin on her wrist and a smile on her face.

"Morning," Huaiyu opened his eyes. The two looked at each other, but she blushed first.

"Did I wake up my husband?"

Huaiyu saw the steaming breakfast on the tray next to him, "I was awakened by the smell."

"I just made a few breakfasts from Qingnipu. I wonder if my husband is used to it."

Asang gently waited on Huaiyu to wash and change clothes.

"How can you still get up so early?"

Along the coast of Lingnan, fish rice spreads among the Dan people, and is popular among coastal fishermen. The fresh and high-quality fish rice has a shiny appearance, a firm body, a firm texture, and a white flesh.

In Lingnan, fish rice is as famous as white chicken. Both are famous and popular for retaining the original freshness and sweetness.

Qingnipu is a harbor, and many people make a living by fishing. They go out early and return late, so they often eat on the boat. In order to be delicious and save trouble, and because fish are not easy to preserve, fresh sea fish are salted. Make it and then dry it in the sun. When eating, fry the dried salted fish in a pan until both sides are golden brown, and make pancakes around it to eat together.

Fried ghosts are a bit like fried dough sticks. They have a crispy texture and are perfect for dipping into soy milk.

Huaiyu was very happy to eat the breakfast that Asang had made by himself, and his happiness also made Asang very satisfied. Chatting while eating made the two people who had just had their weddings last night become much closer and familiar. .

Although she had a wedding last night, she didn't sleep long. She woke up very early and didn't dare to go back to sleep. She got up early to make breakfast for Huaiyu.

“What kind of fish is best for making this fish rice?”

She blushed, "This is a woman's duty,"

To be honest, Lingnan fish rice is more delicious than this salted fish cake.

It has been agreed that Huaiyu will take Asang to Lingnan first, while Lao Dong will take his wife, concubines, and children back to his hometown in Sangquan to worship his ancestors, visit relatives, and reunite with his wives, concubines, and children who have been separated for more than 20 years.

Seaweed steamed buns are steamed buns stuffed with various seaweeds and dried shrimps. They taste delicious.

Huaiyu ate it, while Asang watched it and introduced it to him.

If you catch more valuable fish, you must keep them and sell them, and the ones you eat are worthless.

After breakfast was finished, Huaiyu took Asang to visit Lao Dong again. This was considered a return trip, and he presented a cart full of gifts.

They must also be separated.

Asang liked hearing Huaiyu tell these interesting stories about various places.

After all, Wu Huaiyu is already a veteran of many battles. It is too easy to face a young girl like Asang who is new to human affairs.

Fishermen have been having a hard time these days. After all, it is difficult to sell their catch, and it is difficult to preserve and transport fresh fish, so most of them can only be made into salted and dried fish. In addition, life is not easy due to the rough seas, which is very hard. of.

"Balang fish and fairy fish. Balang fish are abundant along the southeastern coast. They like to gather in groups and have many spines. They are actually worthless fish. Therefore, fishermen like to make fish rice from this fish for their own consumption. However, it is better than fresh fish. more popular."

Asang thought what he said was very interesting and he knew so much.

"You should eat too," Huaiyu brought him a seaweed bun. She took it, smiled, and took small bites.

"I have seen Dan people make fish rice. First, they need to make fish soup. In fact, they put water in the pot and add salt at a ratio of 10:1. After boiling, wash the fish and put it in the fish basket, then put it in the pot of boiling salt water. Cook until the eyeballs protrude and it is cooked. Take out the fish and pour boiling salt water over it. Take the fish out of the basket and place it on the ground at an angle to dry."

Huaiyu thought it was good after eating it, "It's a bit similar to the fish rice on the coast of Lingnan. There are Dan family on the sea over there. They are called non-grain eaters, that is, they do not eat grains. These people live on the water to catch fish." Fish is a living thing, so fish is a meal.”

There is a good harbor in Qingnipu, which is rich in sea vegetables. The locals like to add various sea vegetables and dried shrimps to make steamed cakes. It is delicious and nutritious. Asang's craftsmanship is very good.

"This is a salted fish pancake, which is also a specialty of Qingnipu. Many Qingnipu people have never tired of eating it since childhood."

Then, some eldest sons were arranged to go to Lingnan to vote for Wu Huaiyu.

"Come here as soon as the arrangements are made. You ask them to go to Chang'an first. The Wu family will send someone to take them to Lingnan. Don't worry about it on the way. When they get to Lingnan, it will be easy to arrange whether they are civil or military. My brothers will definitely not be treated badly."

In Lingnan, it was very easy for Wu Huaiyu to arrange several brothers for his concubine. Not to mention becoming officials directly, but there was no problem in arranging someone with a civil service background, or if he wanted to join the army, he would definitely be able to do so after a few years of experience. Promote up.

Lao Dong thanked him profusely,

The gift that Huaiyu gave yesterday was worth two hundred yuan. Old Dong is not greedy for this money, but because of his status as Prime Minister Wu, he is willing to give so much to a concubine, which shows that his daughter has weight and he also has face.

"When I settle down in my hometown, I will go to Lingnan." Lao Dong finally made up his mind. He was still young. Although he looked old, he was not yet sixty.

"Okay, we'll be waiting in Lingnan."

In fact, if he were not worried about the danger, the best arrangement for Lao Dong would be to arrange for him to be in Dengzhou to be responsible for connecting with the pirates. He could even organize some of the Sui veterans who were rescued by Lao Dong to form a team of "veteran pirates". Tuan', they have lived in Goguryeo for many years, and they are from the military and are very familiar with Liaodong.

If they form a pirate group, raid Liaodong, rescue veterans, or engage in smuggling trade, they will definitely be more comfortable, but the danger is still quite high.

Wu Huaiyu had just taken someone else's daughter as his concubine, so it was not good to let this old man, who was almost sixty, just come out of the fire pit and enter the ice cave again.

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The sea breeze carries the salty breath,

Everyone separates,

Wu Huaiyu will take Chengsi and Asang south along the coast. They will first inspect the ports of Yantai and Qingdao and arrange the development and construction of port terminals, and then continue to Guangzhou.

Chen Dade, Changsun Shi, Zhu Zishe and others went to the sea via the Miaodao Islands to go north to Goguryeo and other four countries in the east of the sea. This time they wanted to represent the Tang Dynasty, reiterate the vassal relationship with Goguryeo, show the power of the country, and beat the next few countries. .

Dong Teng and other veterans want to return to their hometown.

Qin Qiong, Xue Dading, Chun Yufeng, Wen Dade and their entourage served as hosts to see everyone off. "Bon Voyage!"

"Ayedo, take care of yourself!"

Qin Qiong and Mr. Huaiyu talked about how much they cherished each other.

"I will personally catch pirates, and I will also personally follow up on Zhifu Port, Chengshan Port, and Qingdao Port,"

Huaiyu nodded, with Qin Qiong as the Henan pacification envoy, inspecting the military affairs of the six states of Qi and Qing Dynasty, and the governor of Qi state, he didn't need to worry about things here at all.

"The Wu family will continue to recruit workers here and adopt some orphans,"

"Don't worry, you can rest assured, I will ask the Yamen to cooperate," Qin Qiong sighed. Although the flood this time was not that serious, many people were affected after all. For many people at the bottom, even if there was relief from the court, but To save the urgent but not the poor,

Many proletarians who have no land will find it even more difficult after this.

If they are recruited by the Wu family to work, it is actually a good way out, or it is also good to go to Lingnan to cultivate land.

Restricted household registration policies, etc., temporarily hiring workers to build commercial villages is also a cheap strategy. After they become familiar with the climate and life there, they may be willing to allocate land and settle there, and no one will want to come back.

Ordinary local officials would definitely not be willing to lose the population under their control, but someone with Qin Qiong's status would no longer consider it this way.

"I have a suggestion for Aye. There will definitely be a lot of debris after this disaster, and all kinds of robbers and thieves will appear. Why don't you give these people to Lingnan? We Lingnan are willing to accept these people, and they will not be in vain. Now Taxes are divided among various places, and we have our own fiscal and tax retained revenue. Our Lingnan current financial situation is good, and we are willing to spend some money.

Pay per person to receive these people sent to Lingnan. "

Those who commit crimes, such as thieves, robbers, bandits, gangsters, scoundrels and other bad deeds, are a big headache for local yamen.

But for Lingnan, which is in urgent need of population now, especially for those prefectures and counties that have newly converted to native lands and returned to their hometowns, no matter how rat shit they are, they are still Central Plains people and Han people. Compared with barbarians, these people are still their own people.

There is a lot of value in sending them to the frontier areas to develop and settle.

In fact, many people just have no choice but to become thieves and rogues, but the most indispensable thing in Lingnan is land. Without cultivated land, there is still a lot of wasteland that can be cultivated.

There are even so many open mines over there,

"Are you really willing to pay to take over these bad guys?"

"Um,"

Qin Qiong laughed, "That's great. If you want it, I'll give it to you. Without these people, we will be at peace. Especially after this disaster, these people are the most troublesome."

So the two of them reached an agreement and each got what they needed.

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Changan.

The emperor returned with his queen from Jiucheng Palace, and the prince of the supervising state led hundreds of civil and military officials to greet him in the suburbs.

Li Shimin took Cheng Qian's hand and got into the car, and they rode into the city together.

"The prince has grown taller again,"

"Also mature."

The emperor was very pleased that Cheng Qian had performed very well during the two inspections of the country and had become more and more stable. Huanghuai Dashui's kind handling was very good.

"The saints taught me well, and the prime ministers and ministers assisted me with merit."

"We will hold a wedding for you in February next year."

Cheng Qian nodded. He had never said he liked Su, but now he has matured a lot and will no longer resist and oppose this marriage.

Li Shimin saw his expression in his eyes and was very satisfied with his attitude.

"Let Ma Zhou's daughter enter the palace together then,"

Cheng Qian still nodded. He had met Ma Zhou's adopted daughter, Wu Huaiyu's niece Han Yingsu several times, and he was quite satisfied with this girl.

Perhaps due to the difficult experience, Han Yingsu is relatively simple and generous, and he also likes her appearance.

What's more, she is the niece of teacher Huaiyu.

"There is one more thing," Li Shimin said again, "Zhang Liang left to serve as prime minister and went to the governor's office in Xiangzhou to serve as chief historian. Li Daliang took over as the imperial censor to pay homage to the prime minister.

Li Jing resigned after the year, and Wen Yanbo took over as Zuopushe."

"I will ask Ma Zhou to inspect the school's book order."

"My son, I obey the sage's arrangements."

Li Shimin patted his son's arm and said, "I have a few words to say to you today to think about them carefully.

Those with high merit suppress their power but not their position. Those with a prominent reputation value their virtues rather than their names. The defeated enemy will stay far away, but will not stay close.

A gentleman is free from restraint, because his heart is free from restraint. When a villain indulges in lust, his heart is just about lust. Benefit has been used to control it, and the benefit of others has been restrained. Do not change your ears based on emotion.

The mind can be indulged, but words should not be misused. Actions can be deviated, and the name should be solid. "

(End of this chapter)