Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 201
When Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan returned to Chang'an City, there was no news of the battle report.

But when the two just returned to the county government office, the palace passed the good news to the government office.

Good news: The East Turkic War was victorious, and the army captured Jieli Khan alive.

"Win!"

Du Miaoyan shouted excitedly.

The battle between Tang and East Turks finally came to fruition.

For more than half a year, the senior leaders of Datang were worried about the war situation in the north.

It has a great influence, is related to the future of Datang, and is closely related to the interests of everyone in Datang.

"Fang Ling, His Majesty asked you to promote the victory of the war."

The eunuch in the palace confessed.

The war is won, and the imperial court will make a big publicity.

In addition to the emperor's imperial decree will be spread to all parts of the Tang Dynasty, county magistrates in various places will also focus on publicity.

Fang Yuan is the order of Chang'an, the official of the parents of the people in Chang'an County, he needs to publicize it with the imperial court, the bigger the scale of the publicity, the better.

So Fang Yuan ordered Zheng Mingzhu and others to write the news of Datang's victory on the billboards of each workshop, so that all the people can know.

Under the propaganda of the imperial court and Chang'an County, the people in Chang'an City soon knew the situation, and the whole city was boiling with excitement, singing and dancing.

"Win!"

"Our Datang has won!"

"Long live the Tang Dynasty, long live Your Majesty!"

The Great Tang won, and the people's sense of belonging to the Great Tang was stronger, and they loved the current emperor Li Shimin even more, and Li Shimin's prestige was even higher.

In the afternoon, Fang Yuan received an invitation from the palace to have a palace dinner tonight.

In the evening, Fang Yuan entered the palace with an invitation letter, and after entering Chengtian Gate, he was led by soldiers to the Imperial Study Room.

There is only Li Shimin in the imperial study room, he is standing with armrests, his back is facing Fang Yuan, and there is a big map in front of him.

It is more than two or three times bigger than the map that Fang Yuan showed Ju Zi and Zhou Shi in the county government office.

"Chen Fang Yuan, pay homage to His Majesty."

Fang Yuan glanced at the magnificent map, and saluted respectfully.

This map not only covers all the places in the Tang Dynasty, but also includes the Eastern and Western Turks, Xue Yantuo, Tuyuhun and other countries.

"Fang Yuan, you are here!"

"Come on, take a look at the territory of our Great Tang!"

Li Shimin turned his head and waved to Fang Yuan excitedly.

The Tang Dynasty won a great victory, and the Eastern Turks were destroyed. From then on, the territory of the Eastern Turks belonged to the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at the huge map, Li Shimin was very excited, and secretly sighed that he was a great Tang Mingjun who opened up the territory.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty for opening up the territory and becoming the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty to open up the territory for the country, and to set an example for future generations."

Fang Yuan was not stingy about flattering.

The battle of Tang destroying the Eastern Turks established the power of Tang Dynasty.

Datang has since become the overlord of Asia, and Li Shimin is also honored as Tian Khan.

"Set up an example for future generations?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Fang Yuan, you are right!"

Li Shimin murmured, and then said even more excitedly.

Because of his unfair position, Li Shimin always thinks about improving his reputation.

Now, the Tang Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Turks, and he himself became the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty to open up territories, setting an example for future generations.

Then when future generations discuss their merits, they will not only focus on the problem of their own injustice, but also make great contributions, and even cover up the injustice of their superiors.

Fang Yuan smiled modestly, he didn't continue to flatter Li Shimin, so as not to go too far.

"In your opinion, how do I plan this large territory?"

"Is it the same as the current division of provinces, states and counties, or is it directly designated as the Governor's Mansion?"

Li Shimin was still very excited.

He walked to the side and pulled out his Son of Heaven sword, pointing to the territory of East Turkic and said.

"The Protectorate."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

Although the territory of East Turkic was taken, the people of Eastern Turkic were not completely taken.

In terms of the toughness of the nomads, the imperial court needed to set up a Protectorate to suppress those places with a strong force.

"I thought so too."

Li Shimin slowly returned to normal, nodding his head heavily.

But in fact, he also has a worry in his heart, that is, the power of the Duhufu is too great, and it has military and political power in one body.

He was not worried in the Tang Dynasty, but the Eastern Turkic territory was too far away from the central government, so he had to worry about being out of reach when setting up the Protectorate there.

"But I also have a worry, and that is the excessive power of the Protectorate."

"If His Majesty is alive and the court is strong, then no matter how much the power of the Protectorate is too great, it will not be a problem."

"But after a hundred years from His Majesty, after several generations of descendants of the Tang Dynasty, the excessive power of the Duhufu may cause the separation of the princes."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

It was very wise to set up the Duhufu in the early Tang Dynasty, which facilitated governance.

But with the appearance of Jiedushi in the later period, the Duhufu almost became a prince, and he didn't even listen to the central government's orders.

"You think so too?"

"Is there a solution?"

Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, and then asked slightly.

It's rare, Fang Yuan is actually in the same direction as he thought.

"Power distribution!"

"The Protectorate's Mansion is divided into three, with military power, administration, and judiciary separated."

Fang Yuan thought for a while, and made an opinion according to his own ideas.

"Power distribution!"

Li Shimin nodded.

Understand what Fang Yuan said, and feel it is necessary.

If power is too concentrated, it will easily lead to monopoly and eventually become corrupt.

Li Shimin still wanted to have an in-depth discussion with Fang Yuan, but at this time the eunuch Wang De came in to report.

"Your Majesty, the banquet is ready, it's just you and Fang Ling."

Wang Degong said.

He also nodded to Fang Yuan.

At the banquet, the royal relatives and ministers all arrived.

It's understandable that the emperor hasn't been there yet, but Fang Yuan wasn't there either, and he was with the emperor again, which shows how much the emperor attaches importance to Fang Yuan.

As the eunuch next to the emperor, Wang De naturally understood the situation.

"That's it. Then let's go drink first, and then talk about this topic when we find time."

Li Shimin nodded slowly, inviting Fang Yuan to go with him.

Fang Yuan followed, not long after, followed Li Shimin to the banquet place.

After arriving at the palace, Fang Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

It's not how luxurious the court banquet is, but that the people who come are all heavyweights.

The emperor, empress, prince, prince, princess, prince, heads of three provinces and six ministries, etc.

Taking a quick look, Fang Yuan found that among the crowd, his rank was the lowest, which undoubtedly surprised him.

Not only was he surprised, but the eyes of everyone looking at Fang Yuan were also very surprised, and some of them showed jealousy.

It would be a strange thing not to be jealous that a small official fifth-rank Chang'an order came with His Majesty and made them wait for a long time.

Among them, Du Ruhui did not come in person because of his physical impairment, and the eldest son Du He attended the banquet instead.

Soon, Fang Yuan took his seat, sitting at the end of the banquet.

"I am very happy today, I am very pleased!"

"Father, everyone, please raise your glass and wish the Tang Dynasty good luck!"

Li Shimin walked to the top center position.

Stand up together with Empress Changsun and toast to everyone.

The Supreme Emperor Li Yuan is also here, on the next step of the emperor and empress, one step higher than the prince Li Chengqian.

"I wish Great Tang luck!"

Everyone stood up one after another, raised their glasses and shouted together.

The victory of the Tang Dynasty is the victory of the whole country and needs to be celebrated.

Tonight's banquet is a banquet for the top leaders of Datang to celebrate the victory of the war.

During the banquet, Fang Yuan saw the charming dancing postures and moving singing voices of court ladies.

As Fang Yuan who participated in the palace banquet for the first time, every program is very attractive.

Seeing the dazzled and beautiful court ladies dancing, Fang Yuan lamented how good it is to be an emperor.

No wonder there is a saying that the king does not go to court early, facing so many charming beauties, it is really rare for the king to go to court early.

During the dance, the courtiers began to walk around, as if to exchange feelings and so on.

Fang Yuan thought for a while, sat in his original position and didn't move.

Some ministers here are acquainted, but their feelings are not deep enough to toast.

While admiring the moving dance, the voice of Princess Xiangcheng suddenly sounded in my ears.

"Fang Yuan, are you dumbfounded?"

Princess Xiangcheng said with a half-smile.

"Princess Xiangcheng!"

Fang Yuan smiled, stood up and saluted Princess Xiangcheng.

This is the court, and a lot of ministers are here, so etiquette is indispensable.

"no."

"Does it look good?"

Princess Xiangcheng waved her hand and continued to ask.

"nice."

Fang Yuan said bluntly.

It's really good-looking, even better than the girls dancing in the Baihu clubhouse.

But the scale is not as big as that of the White Tiger Clubhouse, and many actions are restrained, and more of it is to add to the fun.

Thinking of the Baihu Club, Fang Yuan felt it was necessary to call Lu Chuchu and the others over.

Now it is considered stable, and the foundation of Liaozhou should be slowly turned around.

"You, you come with me!"

Princess Xiangcheng gave Fang Yuan a white look, with resentment in her eyes.

She snorted coldly and walked towards the place after the banquet.

"Princess, can you leave the banquet?"

Fang Yuan looked at Princess Xiangcheng, then at the banquet, but he didn't catch up.

This is a palace banquet, so it's not good to just leave like this.

"Just follow along, no one cares."

Princess Xiangcheng said without turning her head.

Fang Yuan wanted to call Princess Xiangcheng to stop, but she had already left.

There is no other way but to keep up with Princess Xiangcheng.

The two didn't notice, after they left, Princess Changle, who was watching Fang Yuan, also left the banquet secretly.

The night was dark, and the palace was huge, but there were lights in most places, brightly illuminating the road, and the scene of the palace could be seen clearly.

Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng walked side by side on the cobblestone road, the candlelight figures of the two stretched very long, when they intersected, they looked like a couple in love.

"Fang Yuan, I heard from Miao Yan that you two are getting married?"

Princess Xiangcheng said softly.

She looked a little complicated, half sad and happy.

"Yes, it's a good day to wait for Du Xiang."

Fang Yuan was taken aback, then nodded and said.

Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng have such a good relationship, they knew it so quickly.

"Why wait for Du Xiang's side to count as a good day?"

"Don't you have plans for picking a day?"

Princess Xiangcheng stopped and turned to look at Fang Yuan.

"I don't have any plans, let's see what time she chooses first."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

He is just an orphan, and he has no idea about choosing a date, he can just choose something auspicious.

Of course, if the giant wants to make arrangements, Fang Yuan can ask him to contact Du Ruhui.

But according to Fang Yuan's understanding of Ju Zi, Ju Zi is also the kind of person who dislikes trouble, so he probably doesn't want to make trouble.

"So casual?"

"What are your feelings for Miaoyan?"

Princess Xiangcheng frowned and said.

She looked at Fang Yuan with beautiful eyes, complex and deep in the darkness.

"I just have no relatives, so I don't have any ideas about choosing a date, but I am sincere to Miaoyan."

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, his attitude towards Princess Xiangcheng was a bit strange.

As the person involved, Du Miaoyan didn't ask so many questions, did Princess Changcheng care too much?
"What about me?"

Princess Xiangcheng took a step forward and asked forcefully.

Fang Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then fell silent, not knowing what to say for a while.

Princess Xiangcheng was also stunned, and then her face changed drastically, she was shocked that she asked such a question just now.

Neither of them spoke, and the surrounding area was even quieter. The wind blew over their cheeks, and an ambiguous atmosphere slowly rose in the air.

"I, I didn't say anything just now."

Princess Xiangcheng came back to her senses, her face became redder and her eyes became flustered.

She turned around in a panic, trying to escape from here.

"You're mine too."

Fang Yuan stood in the same place for a moment, and quickly stepped forward to hold Princess Xiangcheng's hand.

Princess Xiangcheng's expression froze, she froze where she was, and her eyes became more complicated for a while.

Because she didn't want to marry Xiao Rui, she set up a trick to make him not a man, and because Xiao Rui was not a man, she didn't want to be a widow for the rest of her life, so she chose Fang Yuan as her lover.

Originally, she only wanted to be an underground lover, but after learning that Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were going to get married, she felt uncomfortable.

After all, he was his first man, and also his only man.

"You are really domineering."

"I am a princess, not anyone else."

Princess Xiangcheng snorted and said arrogantly.

"I'm really domineering."

"A woman who is mine can only be mine. If Hongxing cheats one day, don't look for me again."

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, said in a deep voice.

"You bastard."

Princess Xiangcheng was furious.

If he is just arrogant, Fang Yuan is serious.

But seeing Fang Yuan's seriousness, Princess Xiangcheng didn't say anything excessive in the end.

Although Princess Xiangcheng is an expensive princess, she also lived a hard life, and she was asked to set an example for her younger siblings since she was a child, so she is not a savage princess.

"It's good to know."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly.

Pulling Princess Xiangcheng to Fangyuan, a garden without lights.

"No, no, we can't leave for too long."

Princess Xiangcheng's face turned red again, she stopped after walking a few steps with Fang Yuan, and pulled Fang Yuan back.

She subconsciously thought of those two times when she was lingering with Fang Yuan, thinking that Fang Yuan had thoughts about that.

But now there is still a palace banquet, although he and others can leave, but they can't leave for too long, Fang Yuan is too long.

"Okay, then go back."

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart, and did not continue walking.

It is already inappropriate to leave after the first court banquet, and it would be even more inappropriate to return too late.

"Ok."

"By the way, we must not let Miaoyan know about our relationship, I don't want her to be sad."

Princess Xiangcheng nodded meekly.

Immediately thinking that Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were about to get married, she quickly reminded.

Although she has that kind of relationship with Fang Yuan, Princess Xiangcheng doesn't want to affect her relationship with Du Miaoyan.

"That's for sure."

Fang Yuan glanced at Princess Xiangcheng and smiled.

It must be good not to expose, Fang Yuan was also worried that Du Miaoyan would be sad if he found out.

Not long after, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan returned to the banquet one after another.

After a while, Princess Changle also returned to her place.

Not long after, Shouchun county lord and Yang Yuzhi walked towards Fang Yuan.

(End of this chapter)