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

Chapter 1418 At the end of autumn in September, the cold wind comes again

"Ahem..." Several coughs came from behind the deep curtains, and Empress Wu couldn't help but take two steps forward: "Your Majesty."

"It doesn't matter." Li Zhi waved his hand and said, "When the autumn wind blows, it's a little bit cold, but it doesn't matter, I'm used to it."

"Yes!" Empress Wu nodded slightly, but there was still a look of worry in her eyes.

It's only the end of September now, and although winter is coming soon, it's not yet in the future.

Now that the emperor is like this, how will he survive the winter?

"What's going on in Songshan?" Li Zhi's voice came out from behind the curtain again.

Empress Wu looked solemn and said in a low voice: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Master Zhong reported that everything went well. However, due to many events this year, the furnace will be opened at the end of October and November. The details will depend on the changes in solar terms."

"It doesn't matter, this was originally planned." Li Zhi paused for a moment, and then said: "How are the preparations for Feng Chan's etiquette?"

"It's generally in order, but there are still some changes in the order of the list." Empress Wu bowed slightly, her face solemn.

The most important thing in Feng Chan is the order in which one stands.

The emperor was undoubtedly the first sacrificer, Empress Wu was the assistant sacrificer, and the crown prince was the third sacrificer.

As for what comes next, it could be King Li Yuanjia of Han, the eldest princess of Huainan, or the Prime Minister Li Dan.

The ministers in the court naturally follow the order of official positions, but the local governors have their own differences in terms of poverty, titles, honors, and age.

Who is in front and who is behind will have a lot of trouble when the time comes.

The issue of standing order mentioned by Empress Wu may seem like a small problem, but it is the most troublesome thing.

The one you decide to put first today will become that first tomorrow.

This kind of contention will continue until the day of the Zen ceremony, which is the last day, before a decision is made.

"Bang bang." The emperor gently knocked on the imperial couch and said: "Every other matter can be done according to the rules. The only thing is that those who have performed unworthy duties are not allowed to come to Songshan. The governors of various states and the guards This is true for all generals and lieutenants.”

"Yes!" Empress Wu nodded. The emperor granted the title of Zen to Songshan Mountain to praise his merits to the heavens. How could he let someone with no merit interfere with his good deeds.

"The governors of various states and generals must arrive in Luoyang, Chang'an, in early December. The nobles and nobles of the royal families in Chang'an will arrive in Luoyang in early November. The prince and his officials will set off from Chang'an in early December." The emperor made an orderly arrangement. If you carefully analyze the time from various places to Chang'an, you can even see some patterns.

"I'll do it now, my concubine." Empress Wu bowed slightly and then exited the Zhenguan Hall.

Before dusk, countless flying cavalry had flown out of Luoyang City and headed straight for various places.

……

Get up at dawn, Hongshan Mountain in Fanzhou.

Li Xuan, dressed in a black python robe with gold silk background, stood on the top of the Red Mountain and looked at the entire Luoxue City in front of her.

Countless people walked out of various portals, and then quickly went away.

Throughout Luoche City, many houses and restaurants inside and outside the city are being demolished and rebuilt.

After a year of busy work and a good harvest, many people's rice jars are full.

The smooth flow of waterways suddenly increased the number of merchants from the Western Regions.

This is especially true in the Western Region, where the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks are fighting fiercely, and the road from the four towns of Anxi to the Tang Dynasty has been cut off.

Instead, they went around Dabolu to Fanzhou, and then the road from Fanzhou into Datang was still open.

Countless merchants from the Western Regions passed through Fanzhou to the Tang Dynasty.

Some go north from Changzhou to Lanzhou, and some go east from Shuzhong to Chang'an and to Jiangnan.

No matter which path you take, you must go through Luozhe, and Luozhe is becoming more and more prosperous nowadays.

Especially now that it is winter, Li Xuan's Fanzhou pacification ambassador's office, Fanzhou Protector's Office, and Fanzhou governor's office have begun to build various Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, schools, inns, and restaurants. Various officials and families have also begun to renovate their homes. A large number of Employment.

Li Xuan is in charge and most people will not leave within ten years.

Even people like Li Xuan have stayed here for five years.

Since it is certain that he will not leave in a short time, it has become inevitable to build some prosperous places on a large scale.

Li Xuan also opened the door to convenience in terms of procedures. The only requirement is that the expenses for hiring people must be paid on a daily basis.

Although it is said to be winter and the people have free time, it is very likely that they will not be here today and tomorrow, so daily settlement becomes a must.

Li Xuan must ensure that the people make money in the winter, and at the same time, there are a large number of merchants from the Western Regions and Chang'an merchants to sell goods to Luoche and various places throughout Fanzhou.

All the prefectures and counties in Fanzhou are trying their best to imitate Fanzhou's actions and benefit the people as much as possible, and the benefits the people get can be spent quickly.

In this way, next year, they will work harder to farm and open up river channels.

People are busy and making money, so people will naturally not think too much about it.

The entire Fanzhou quickly settled down.

Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at Luoxucheng, which was gradually becoming lively and full of fireworks.

After his hard work this year, at least he can explain it to the emperor after returning to Chang'an.

At least let the emperor know that he was really concentrating on local governance this year and not thinking about anything else.

Li Xuan suddenly raised his head, and with a crisp eagle cry, a goshawk flew straight towards the top of the Red Mountain, and finally landed directly on Li Xuan's arm. Li Xuan gently stroked the back of the goshawk's furry head, and then took out a secret letter from its ankle.

The next moment, the goshawk flew high and completely disappeared from Li Xuan's sight.

After opening the secret message, Li Xuan took a look, and her face couldn't help but change. Then her expression turned cold: "It's finally here."

……

Rapid footsteps sounded in the pavilion and corridor, and Yu Ze quickly walked to the door of the study.

The door was wide open, and Li Xuan was sitting behind the desk. There were scattered ashes floating in the water basin on the wooden stand on one side.

"Your Majesty, what's the news from the palace?" Yu Ze walked in and closed the door.

There are generally three channels for contact between Li Xuan and the court: the channel to the East Palace, the channel to Fanzhou Jinzou Academy and then to various families, and the third is the private message from the palace.

The only thing that could be burned before he saw it was the prince's private message.

Li Xuan nodded and said: "Three things. First of all, His Majesty has issued an order for the governor generals of various states to arrive in Luoyang, Chang'an before the first day of December."

For those west of Chang'an, just arrive at Chang'an; for those east of Luoyang, just arrive at Luoyang.

Yu Ze frowned and said, "Doesn't that mean that I have to leave in early November, and now it will be October soon."

"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded and said, "Your Majesty has an order. If we arrive before the first day of December, the tributes from all the states must be prepared. We will set off in November."

From Fanzhou to Chang'an, it was a three thousand mile journey. Just putting the tributes to be transported on a carriage would not make them fast.

And we have to allow for possible delays due to snow. It’s already a little late to set off in November.

"Also, there is an order from the court that this time Fanzhou is newly established, and local stability is needed. Only three Fanzhou officials, fourth grade or above, have returned to Chang'an." Li Xuan looked up at Yu Ze.

"Which three people?" Yu Ze's face suddenly became solemn.

There are fifteen governors in Fanzhou alone, and for those of fourth rank and above, Zhang Daan, Xing Wenwei and Cheng Chuzheng are also included, but the latter three are transferred to the Western Front to transport grain and grass.

"My king, Duke Lun Gongren of Jiuquan County, and Cui Ding, the general of Zuojinwu Guards." Li Xuan calmly spoke out the three names.

"There is no Duke Zhang, there is no General Black Teeth, there is no General Qiu, and there is no Zhou Qian." Yu Ze breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Xing Wenwei and Cheng Chuzheng also stayed in Fanzhou, as well as Zhuang Chuo, the governor of Cuozhou, Zhang Daan, Hei Te Changzhi, Qiu Zhenmu, Zhou Qian, Yan Tao and others, when Li Xuan was not in Fanzhou, Fanzhou won’t have much of a problem either.

Li Xuan shook her head slightly and said, "Be careful. Some people here can be completely trusted, while others can be trusted selectively."

After Li Xuan said something, Yu Ze looked at Li Xuan in surprise.

Li Xuan nodded calmly and said: "Be careful, we are surrounded by these people, Your Majesty, and the Queen. There is no reason to just watch without taking action."

Yu Ze's face suddenly turned ugly. Although Li Xuan said they were the emperor and Empress Wu, in fact they were only worried about Empress Wu.

Over the years, countless clan members have died at the hands of Empress Wu, many of whom were even the emperor's brothers and nephews.

Even in Prince Peng's Mansion, there are some people lurking in the palace.

It's just that Prince Peng's Mansion is a clan after all, and most of the rules are just like those in the palace. In many cases, mistakes are not allowed, so many secrets are not known to outsiders.

But if someone among their original cronies was bribed by Empress Wu, then they would be in more trouble.

"Who?" Yu Ze gritted his teeth and asked the name.

Li Xuan shook her head calmly and said, "Don't worry, no one knows what people will think until the last moment?"

"Have you placed people around them?" Yu Ze reacted instantly.

"Take your time, who knows what the future will be like. Others don't need to worry too much, but Governor Zhuang needs to be watched to death." Li Xuan's eyes were cold.

Zhuang Chuo was the one who was exposed to spy on Li Xuan, but yes, although he had a mission, he had no role to play.

If something goes wrong at a critical moment, Li Xuan can kill him.

"The second thing is that the war in Anxi is tense, and the imperial court wants to mobilize Yan Tao and three thousand right guards to support Anxi." Li Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Xuan's foundation is the right back. If the right back loses too much, it will greatly affect Li Xuan's communication foundation in Fanzhou.

"Why Yan Tao, not General Qiu? Yan Tao is just the general?" Yu Ze's brows furrowed.

"Afraid of fighting for power on the Western Front, don't worry, I will arrange the details of this matter." Li Xuan waved her hands, and then continued: "There is a third thing, His Majesty has decreed that in November Arriving in Luoyang before.”

"Is it so early?" Yu Ze didn't understand. Chang'an and Luoyang were only a hair's breadth away, and they could still catch up if they set off in December!

"The official document of the imperial court said that in order to avoid chaos, we asked to leave early." Li Xuan sneered softly, and then said softly: "But it is also very possible that His Majesty is in poor health. After all, it is winter, and His Majesty's condition It’s time to get heavy again.”

The emperor's illness was like this. In summer, his condition would get better, but in winter, his condition would get worse.

Even every winter is a big hurdle.

"They are trying to take advantage of the princess again." Yu Ze couldn't help but gritted his teeth.

Li Xuan shook her head and said, "It doesn't matter. If His Majesty can really recover from his illness, it won't be a big deal, especially since I'm going back soon."

Yu Ze couldn't help but nodded and said, "Then let's do it next..."

"Stabilize Fanzhou."

(End of this chapter)