People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1197 The King of Nanchang wants to succeed and retire

The cold wind is biting and the winter sun is shining brightly.

Standing on the deck, Li Xuan looked back at the entire city of Chang'an and said softly: "The snipe and the clam are fighting, maybe the fisherman will benefit. If He Ji really wants to return to Changzhou, if he wins the first place, then the treatment of the first place will fall on the second place."

"Can Bi Gou get the second place?" Tian Youyan raised his head in surprise. Finally he couldn't help shaking his head and said, "Xiaoguan once met He Jizhen and Bi Gou. It's true that He Jizhen looked like the number one scholar, but Bi Gou got the second place. It’s difficult, after all, those disciples from aristocratic families won’t give in like that.”

Li Xuan withdrew his gaze, smiled gently at Tian Youyan, and said, "Sir, only the number one scholar in this world will be remembered by others. No one will remember the number two. Even if he can get the number two, there will be no sign of heaven... Sir, I have seen him." There are so many talented people, but who do you remember recognizing the second best?"

Li Xuan's eyes were deep, and Tian Youyan thought too highly of his family.

"What the prince said is indeed something that Dong Neighbor didn't care about." Tian Youyan nodded calmly, admitting that what Li Xuan said was reasonable.

Among the children of aristocratic families in the East Palace, as well as talented and knowledgeable people like He Zhizhang and Chen Ziang, he really only saw that He Zhizhang had the appearance of being the number one scholar.

He really didn't notice the other top picks, so there was no problem in coaxing others with his words, but Li Xuan was also a member of the Taoist sect.

Looking up, Tian Youyan looked at Li Xuan and asked curiously: "Is there anything I can ask you about?"

"Sir, please tell me?" Li Xuan nodded seriously.

"Your Majesty is now developing Supi. It seems that he has no plans to use Taoist sects on the front line. Instead, Buddhist sects are building new temples in Changdu." Tian Youyan suddenly mentioned something else.

"The northwest is barren, and Buddhism is more accepted by the people than Taoism." Li Xuan took two steps forward, looked at the mountains and forests in the surrounding areas, and said softly: "There are few Taoist disciples, and even if there is an occasional Taoist temple, it is just a matter of choosing one or two good disciples. And it is taught, but Buddhism is vast and is mostly accepted by the people, especially in poor places."

Taoist beliefs are too selective and have too high requirements for cultural standards. On the contrary, Buddhism has more common people.

The reasons for this are very complicated. There are reasons why the Taoist sect takes the upper-level route, and there is also the conflict between the Taoist sect itself and the gods.

Maoshan has been gradually accepted by the emperor over the years because he has deeply touched on the affairs of the gods.

Compared with other Taoist sects, it is much better integrated.

"Speaking of which." Li Xuan looked at Tian Youyan and said, "Actually, there is a Tongtian Temple on the bank of the Tongtian River. If the Taoist disciples go there, they can stay."

"Tongtian Temple, Tongtian River." A look flashed in Tian Youyan's eyes, and he said softly: "I heard that what the prince cultivates is the true method of Tianhe. I wonder if there is a way to complement it?"

Li Xuan first practiced the Jiujiang Xingmai Sutra. Later, when she reached the end of her practice, she further studied the Tianhe Zhendharma.

Tianhe is Tongtian River.

"No, it's all self-realization." Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "If we can conquer Tubo in the future, I don't think I will get rid of my official position and live in peace for a period of time."

"Your Majesty, it's not time to retire after success." Tian Youyan couldn't help but frowned.

"You have to think about retreating." Li Xuan smiled bitterly and said: "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries. Back then, the king of Hejian County conquered Bashu, defeated Xiao Xian, and captured Fu Gong'er. However, in the last years of Wude, he was captured by others. He was falsely accused of treason, and the emperor's grandfather summoned him back. He was investigated and interrogated by an official, but there was no evidence. After that, he was appointed Zong Zhengqing and Minister of Rites, and he spent his later years in a romantic and ridiculous manner."

People often say that Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, was able to conquer Bashu, defeat Xiao Xian, and capture Fu Gonger, thanks to Li Jing serving as his deputy commander. But in fact, anyone who has studied his resume understands that Hejian Although Prince Li Xiaogong is not as capable as Li Jing, he is absolutely extraordinary.

Li Jing joined Li Xiaogong's command after Li Xiaogong had already captured Bashu.

How can it be ordinary to sink more than thirty cities?

Otherwise, it would be impossible to recall him directly from the front line of the army just because of a false accusation made by others without any evidence. There is a profound meaning in this.

"Your Majesty will not reach the realm of Hejian County Prince." Tian Youyan nodded with worry.

After Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, was deprived of his military power, although he successively served as Zongzhengqing, governor of other states, and minister of the Ministry of Personnel, in the end he went too far and died suddenly.

Li Xuan now thinks this way, and has already begun to prepare for his retreat after conquering some logic.

"If you are not the King of Hejian County, how can you be the King of Jiangxia County?" Li Xuan asked back, and Tian Youyan suddenly became speechless.

The experience of Li Daozong, Prince of Jiangxia County, in the first half of his life was smoother than that of Li Xiaogong, Prince of Hejian County.

That's because when he was young, he fought with Li Shimin, defeated Dou Jiande, defeated the Turks repeatedly, followed Li Jing to attack the Turks, captured Jieli Khan, promoted the Minister of Punishment, moved the Minister of Rites, and conquered Tuyuhun, and made many achievements.

He even personally sent Princess Wencheng to Tubo to get married.

His daughter Princess Jincheng is Princess Wencheng.

However, in the early years of Yonghui, Li Daozong was framed by Changsun Wuji, exiled to Xiangzhou, and died of illness in the wilderness.

Tian Youyan didn't know what to say for a while. The current emperor was in poor health. Although he had been nursed back to health several times, he was too seriously ill in his early years. Although he is not exhausted now, he actually won't be able to last for a few years. By then, Xin Youyan will When the emperor ascends the throne, a new world immediately begins.

But things have changed, and the clans of the Tang Dynasty have never been so friendly. It has happened before that powerful ministers would use their power to drive powerful clans to border states, and then use the power of the central government to frame and oppress them. They were either defiled, beheaded, or forced to raise armies.

After a long time, Tian Youyan said: "The relationship between the prince and the prince is irreversible, so it will definitely not be like this."

Li Xuan smiled softly, then shook his head and said: "The world has changed, people's hearts have changed, sir, you and I both know how easy it is, not to mention, there are many careerists, not to mention others, just Webster, You may not want me to hold great power in the border state for a long time, and I will hook up with my generals out of nowhere, maybe to induce or alienate..."

Li Xuan's voice dropped completely. If that time comes, maybe someone really wants Li Xuan's life.

"So instead of doing this, it is better for me to prepare in advance, take a step back early, and after taking the logic, I will resign and practice Taoism or worship Buddha. I can always save my life." Li Xuan raised his head and looked at Tian Youyan and said: " Maybe then, Mr. Tian will be needed to help."

Tian Youyan slowly shook his head, his eyes fell on Li Xuan's face, and he said softly: "The prince's destiny is precious, and it is not something that ordinary people can easily pry into, but the prince is not a sign of premature death. This is something that the east neighbor can see. .”

"Sir, there is no need to be like this. I am also familiar with the Taoist physiognomy method. It is nothing more than screening. If you succeed, you will succeed. If you fail, you will disappear." Li Xuan shook his head lightly. He was also familiar with this trick.

Tian Youyan looked at Li Xuan, his expression calmed down, and he said: "Since the prince is so awake, I don't know what I want to talk about when I go to see my neighbor today."

As he spoke, Tian Youyan raised his head and looked toward the peaceful mountains and fields.

A Wei River flows from Chang'an to Luoyang. There are more than a dozen boats of various sizes on the river, rushing to Luoyang in the same way.

At the end of the new year, Tian Youyan was going back to Songshan to visit his teacher Pan Shizheng, while Li Xuan was ordered to replace the prince and go to Luoyang to visit the senior citizens in Luoyang.

The two are thus in the same boat.

But now it seems that Li Xuan's trip with Tian Youyan had ulterior motives.

Li Xuan smiled softly, put his hands on the board of the boat, looked at the Weishui River below, and said softly: "The Taoist Scriptures say that the sky is forever. The reason why the heaven and the earth can last forever is because it does not generate itself, so it can live forever; the reason why the rivers and seas can He is the King of Hundred Sources, because he can descend from Hundred Sources, so he is the King of Hundred Sources; because he does not fight, no one in the world can fight with him."

Tian Youyan stood up solemnly, nodded and said: "The best goodness is like water. Water is good for all things and has tranquility. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao. Live in a good place, have a good heart in the abyss, give good deeds, and speak good faith. The government is good, the work is good, and the time is good. The husband does not fight, so there is no need."

"The good time is now." Li Xuan looked towards the upper reaches of the Wei River and said softly: "The best is the best. The good has tranquility. If you observe the good time, the best will not fight, and there will be no one in the world."

Tian Youyan nodded lightly and said, "Your Majesty is very smart. If so, please give me your advice."

Li Xuan smiled gently, and then said: "My ambition is to continue the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty. Although the prince is uneasy in every way, he is good at accepting advice and knowing his mistakes and can correct them. Therefore, if he teaches and deploys in advance, his political affairs will be smooth. , pouring down, no one can control it."

"So, here are the arrangements for everything next year." Tian Youyan nodded.

"The first is the upgrading and expansion of the Yangzhou spinning wheel. Once this is completed, it will bring in a lot of money and taxes. Not only will it be sufficient for next year's war, the East Palace will also benefit from it. It should not be ignored." Li Xuan looked at Tian Youyan seriously. Tian Youyan had a trace of doubt on his face and asked, "Why should this matter be handed over to Dong Neighbor?"

"Because it doesn't attract anyone's attention." Li Xuan sighed softly and said, "Although Sanlang is now a prince, you and I both know that he is not stable. Not to mention that as soon as there is an opportunity, someone will immediately think of removing him from the throne. Even if there is no chance if the prince is removed from the throne, those people will create opportunities."

"The prince is saying that they will take action to destroy the spinning wheel." Tian Youyan understood, but then he said: "But I don't know anything about this matter." '

"The East Palace has its own people to take responsibility for this matter. All you need to do is follow these instructions." Li Xuan took out a memorial from his body and handed it to Tian Youyan. At the same time, he said: "He Jizhen will return home after the scientific examination next year. The He family The Lu family has quite a lot of connections in Jiangnan, so we can use them, but we must not be too ceremonial, lest they interfere too much in turn, and Maoshan can also intervene."

"Can Maoshan also intervene?" Tian Youyan was immediately surprised. He will go to Maoshan to offer sacrifices on behalf of the prince next year, so he can naturally involve Maoshan easily.

"Only with the intervention of Maoshan can the situation be controlled." Li Xuan took a deep breath and said: "The biggest fear is that this matter will be too hasty. If it is too hasty, a large number of people will lose their jobs, and the price of silk will drop sharply, it will inevitably have an impact on the entire Jiangnan. If anything happens, , the whole Jiangnan will be in turmoil."

Tian Youyan's expression suddenly became solemn.

The aristocratic families going south don't care about this kind of thing, and the officials in Jiangnan can't see it that far, so the East Palace in the beginning must control it.

The thing that Dong Gong can best intervene in and utilize is Maoshan's power.

"Dong Nei understands that the prince is thinking about the country, and Dong Nei admires him." Tian Youyan earnestly handed over his hand.

Li Xuan waved her hand and said: "This matter is one thing. Other book revisions can be postponed. There is no need to get too involved in the scientific examination. There are only two things that need attention."

"Your Majesty, please speak." Tian Youyan earnestly handed over his hand.

Li Xuan nodded and said: "First of all, the Prime Minister's Mansion is inspecting the fields in Henan Province. The East Palace will not interfere or destroy, but it must be aware of the people who turn to the Prime Minister's Mansion. In addition, some people escape the investigation because they turn to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Those who conceal Tiantian affairs must record it and then report it to the Ministry of Punishment.”

"Ministry of Punishment?" Tian Youyan looked surprised, and then moved his eyes. He had already thought of a lot.

"The last one is the Turkic front line." Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "Next year the emperor will patrol the east, and the prince will be in charge of politics, and the biggest thing is the grassland war. It doesn't matter how to fight the East Palace, but the Ministry of Revenue and the counties The mobilization of grain and grass must be closely watched. If there is any change, whether it can be investigated or not, the East Palace must know the fundamental actions behind it."

Tian Youyan narrowed his eyes slightly, it seemed that something extremely sensitive was involved.

(End of this chapter)