Ji Tang

Seeing the emperor's leaving figure, why didn't the eldest grandson understand the emperor's feelings?

But some things can't be done whether you want to or not. She had noticed the signs before, but now that the emperor wants to make great use of Ji Song, he can't be as casual as before.

To a large extent, the emperor's respect for Ji Song explains Ji Song's status in Wuying Pavilion.

There are all veterans in Wuying Pavilion. It is okay to say that Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong are close to Ji Song, but what about the others?Li Ji, Liu Hongji, Ashina Sheer and others did not think so.
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After leaving the palace, Ji Song looked back. The palace in the setting sun looked even more majestic and solemn, but for some reason, he felt the slightest sense of twilight.

He shook his head, feeling ridiculous at his own thoughts.Now that the Tang Dynasty is rising, there is no end in sight.Although Li Chengqian was much inferior to Li Shimin, he was still a conservative king and could not cause chaos in the Tang Dynasty.

When he got home, he didn't care about the weird You Ning. He took his children to eat, wash, play, and sleep when he was tired.This scene made You Ning doubt his life.

In the end, I couldn't stand it anymore. I wonder if I thought I was a jealous woman, not to mention it was just a baseless guess on my part?
"Okay, I can't believe you. Just leave the child to me. You, go ahead and do what you have to do!"

After saying that, he hugged the child and turned around to leave. Only when he could no longer see the figure could Ji Song react, shaking his head, somewhat dumbfounded!

But it’s okay, I still have to give some memorials to the emperor, so I can’t delay this!

To be honest, what he saw today was a little disappointing.It's not a disappointment with Li Shimin's rule, but a disappointment that he can't keep up with social changes. The emperor is the leader of an empire. When an emperor cannot clearly understand where he will take the empire, or he becomes confused. , this is the most dangerous.

The present day of the Tang Dynasty was hard-won. The world was majestic and all nations surrendered.Dashi, the only one who could compete with the Tang Dynasty, was also beaten to a semi-disabled state and would not be able to pose a threat to the Tang Dynasty for at least several decades.

The surrounding alien races were wiped out and surrendered, and the grassland had become the back garden of the Tang Dynasty.Mobei was a little out of reach, but it was still under the control of the Tang Dynasty.If something goes wrong, the cavalry will pass by without even a blade of grass growing.

Barring any external troubles, this was the best of times, but it was also the worst of times.When everyone found that there were no external enemies, internal fighting began.

Although the emperor now leaves most of the government affairs to the prince, he still refuses to delegate power. If this continues, something will happen.There is no family affection in the Tian family, this has been witnessed with blood.

Many governance concepts inherited the contradictions that Qian had with the emperor, such as the important role of merchants and the policy of opening up borders and consolidating territory.In addition, overseas controls will be relaxed to give greater rights to overseas expanders.

Li Chengqian's various practices have actually formed a consensus among the academy and even the senior officials of Datang.The Tang Dynasty was so big that it took more than half a year to go from the westernmost point to the easternmost point, and the same applies to the north and south!
In order to control such a large territory, the cost paid by the court was too great.The garrison is one thing, and the officials are another.If there is a natural or man-made disaster in the place, does the court want to rescue it?

But will rescue come?
By the time the imperial court's rescue arrived, the daylilies were already cold, but they still had to show off to the world.We want everyone in the world to know that the imperial court saved him, but the distance was too far.

In order to alleviate the pressure of this kind of cost of governance, many ministers in the court brainstormed and proposed to abandon those places that burdened the court too much. However, before they could finish their words, they were almost torn apart by the military attachés.

It’s a joke. We fought hard and fought hard to conquer the territory, but you civil servants just say you don’t want it, just because you don’t want it?Don't even think about it. It is proof of their noble merits. Once discarded, what is the meaning of their existence?
Some people also suggested establishing Jizhou in these places and supporting local wealthy families or prestigious people to serve as governors. In this way, their relationship with the Tang Dynasty would be one of dependence. As long as they did not rebel, the court could do whatever they wanted. in spite of.

But he was rejected by the prince, thinking that since they had been included in the rule, there were still a large number of people from the Central Plains living in the border areas. If they gave up, wouldn't they be breaking their trust in the world?The royal family and the court could not afford to lose that person. Where would the prestige of the court be from now on?

Of course, there is actually another way, which is to enfeoff the princes and kings!

But no one dared to bring it up. It was absolutely impossible for this matter to pass.The consequences of the Seven Han Kings Rebellion and the subsequent fratricide of the Sima family were so serious that even historians dare not look directly at the unbearable history.The tragedy is beyond words.

In the vastness of China, the entire nation was almost wiped out. What kind of lesson is this?
Therefore, after the Jin Dynasty, there were very few direct kings, and even if there were, they were mostly in name only.For example, the princes of the Tang Dynasty all enjoyed the income from the food towns, but did not have the actual right to rule the local area.

Because the lesson was too painful, no one wants to see that scene happen again!
Therefore, so far, there is still no good way to reduce the cost of governance.

His thoughts returned and he sighed, some things are not something you can do no matter what you want.I have information from later generations as a reference, but when I really encounter something like this that may change the direction of world history, I still hesitate.

Because there is no way forward, he doesn't know whether this is good or bad.If it is good, then of course everyone will be happy, but if it is bad, then you may become a sinner in history.

"That's all, let's take a look again!"

He murmured only in a voice that he could hear.

After saying that, I picked up the pen and started writing about matters related to the issuance of gold and silver coins. This writing lasted three days.Ji's mother has been here in the past three days, and You Ning has been here with her children. Ji Run was a little worried after hearing this and came over to take a look.

Even Li Shimin and the eldest grandson in the palace, as well as the prince Li Chengqian, also knew about this.

"'On the Increase of Gold and Silver Coins in the Currency of the Tang Dynasty'? Is this what you wrote by forgetting to eat and sleep?" Xie Lian said with a confused look on his face.

He also heard about this, so he came to his son-in-law's house after going to court to ask what was going on.

But what does Big Brother mean?After seeing the unfamiliar name and the foot-thick draft, I felt bad all over.In the past, this guy could write as little as possible when writing memorials, and he would not say anything he could not say. When had he ever written a memorial with so many words?

I'm afraid it's [-] words, right?

"This is just the preliminary preparation for the issuance of additional gold and silver coins. There will be currency issuance, casting, anti-counterfeiting, recycling and other matters later. However, these are probably enough for the early stage. I will write other things when I have time!" He rubbed his wrist. In the past few days, I have been writing except for sleeping, and my wrists feel swollen.

Xie Lian ignored him, but looked at it carefully.

What Ji Song writes is relatively straightforward, and there is nothing that is difficult to understand.Even if he didn't understand some words, he would ask them on the spot, just like back when the old man and the young man in the small village were talking to each other.

You Ning has been here several times, and it should be time to eat, but seeing her husband and her husband's appearance, for some reason she really can't bear to disturb them.So the food was hot again and again, until it was almost dawn, Xie Lian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Have a drink of ginseng soup. This is what You Ning just cooked. It will refresh you!" Ji Song handed over the ginseng soup that had been prepared long ago. Xie Lian was not polite and drank it in one go and looked at Ji Song.

"How much do you have in your head? The money panic in the Tang Dynasty has long been in sight, especially after the comprehensive trade with the grassland and the Western Regions, it has accelerated. But no one has said this matter so thoroughly and clearly. Understand. There is no solution, not even how to stop it."

"There are several paper essences among them. As long as these are implemented, it will not be difficult to alleviate the occurrence of money panic. What's even better is that you can insert gold and silver that already have currency attributes into it. Once the trinity of gold, silver and copper is implemented, Monetary policy, which will completely break the monopoly of copper coins as the currency of the Central Plains."

Xie Lian was very excited at this time. He held the manuscript in his hand tightly. His excitement was beyond words.

"If my father-in-law likes it, I will give it to you. Consider it a birthday gift for you!" Seeing Xie Lian's appearance, Ji Song smiled slightly.

"Crack~"

Xie Lian's face turned red, and he gave this hateful guy a good beating, and then he said fiercely: "Who do you think I am? How can I, one of the great prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty, afford this person?"

"Go and copy it carefully. If I don't see you at the court meeting tomorrow, see how I deal with you!"

"Hmph!" Seeing Xie Lian leaving angrily, Ji Song didn't take it seriously. He waved to Ji Run at the door, pointed at the manuscript on the table and said, "I'll leave these to you. My father will use them before going to court the day after tomorrow. If everything is done "It won't work"

He glanced at his eldest son who suddenly wilted, patted him on the shoulder and said, "No matter what, I just need to praise you more in front of your father-in-law and His Majesty. What's the big deal? Maybe there will be a reward."

"Do it well, daddy takes good care of you!"

After saying that, he immediately left. He had been writing this for three days and he was already exhausted, so he needed to rest!
Ji Run: "."

Looking at his father who had fled away, and then looking at the mountains of manuscripts on the desk, he suddenly had the urge to hit the wall.Oh my god, when will this be copied?
But wailing is useless, and there is no use looking for anyone.He might even get a beating.
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Wude Hall, this place has been sealed since Li Yuan's death.But it was reused during this period, but of course the name had to be changed. It was called Zhengyuan Hall, which means Su Qing Zheng Yuan, and it was the daily office of the prince and crown prince.

On this day, after finishing the government affairs, Li Chengqian stretched his body, turned his head, and suddenly asked with some confusion: "Where is Ji Run? Why don't you see that kid?"

The accompanying eunuch quickly said: "The prince-in-law is in the side hall, and the princess has followed him into the palace. He brought a lot of paper with him when he came, and he is copying something. He looks quite anxious."

"Oh?"

Li Chengqian's eyes lit up, he suddenly thought of something, and walked towards the side hall without saying a word.

As soon as she came out, she saw the princess, Su, carrying hot porridge.

"See Your Highness!"

"Okay, I've told you so many times, don't be so polite when no one is around, no!" Li Chengqian said with a serious face on purpose.

Su Shi didn't take it seriously, covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Okay, why don't I just listen to you?"

Hearing this, Li Chengqian also smiled, looked at her holding the porridge, and asked: "Is it for them?"

Su Shi rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "If you don't give it to them, who else can you give it to? It's not the concubine who said to Duke Xie, how big of a hurry is this? There are so many things that are needed tomorrow, how can we be so busy here? No, even your precious daughter is here."

When he said this, he became even more angry and said angrily: "Is this girl the meat that fell from my concubine's belly? Why is she so biased? He couldn't do it on his own, so he even pulled Xiang'er over. All this happened all night No rest at all!"

"You have to take care of this!"

Li Chengqian's head was filled with confusion when he heard this, and he quickly said: "It's not enough to take care of it, but it's not enough to just take care of it?"

After saying the result, she took the plate in her hand and said with a smile: "Go and do your work, Gu go in and take a look. If it's true as you said, Gu will go to Ji Song and have a good talk, and you'll pay back what happened!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Su nodded with satisfaction and walked away.

"Go, go in and see!"

Without delay, as for the porridge on the plate, he was already hungry, so he drank it in one go and handed the bowl and plate directly to the eunuch.As for whether the son-in-law and daughter are hungry?What does it have to do with him?They are all from other people’s families anyway.

Walking into the side hall, there were not only Ji Run and his wife, Li Xiang, but also several young eunuchs who were sorting things.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Ji Run looked up and hurriedly said: "Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Hey, father, why are you here?"

He nodded to Ji Run and told him to get up and talk, but when he heard his daughter's words, his face suddenly turned dark.

"This is a lonely place. Why don't I report it to you when I come here?" Li Chengqian said angrily.

Only then did Li Yu realize that he had said the wrong thing, she quickly stuck out her tongue, stepped forward to hold her father's arm, and said coquettishly: "Daughter, don't you want your father to come and see you?"

"Damn girl, do you believe this?"

Li Chengqian was a bit dumbfounded and said: "Okay, go ahead and do what you have to do. I'm so angry when I see you!"

After saying that, he ignored her and picked up the manuscript beside him. He didn't seem to care about it at first, but as he looked at it, his face became more and more serious.

"Where's the first page?"

"Father, here!" Li Yu immediately handed the first page to Li Chengqian.

shuh~
He took the first page and read it carefully. When he finished the first page, Li Yu handed him the second and third pages in order without him having to say anything.

When he was halfway through, he stopped.After thinking for a moment, he said to the door: "Here comes someone!"

"Your Highness!"

Soon a group of guards came to the hall in full armor. Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Seal this place completely. Not even a piece of paper can fly out without Gu's order."

Then he pointed to a few eunuchs and said: "These people go down and check carefully. If there is no problem, they will stay here to work, but if..."

Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, the guard clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, this subordinate knows what to do!"

"Okay, let's do it!"

"promise!"

Li Yu looked at her father in surprise. Aren't they just some manuscripts?Is it necessary to make such a big show of things?

Ignoring Li Yu, he looked at Ji Run and said, "Put aside what you are doing for now. Now take your things and go with me to see your father!"

Ji Run was a little surprised, but when he saw the prince's solemn look, he also became serious (End of Chapter)