Ji Tang

Chapter 1379 Three dangers~

In the blink of an eye, it is March of the first year of Yuan Tong, the year of Zhenguan has come to an end, and history has opened a new chapter at this moment. Li Chengqian conquered all directions, the world surrendered, there was no disaster in the sky, and there was no foreign trouble in the country. The world is at peace and the people are happy!

The year of Zhenguan left too many legacies to Li Chengqian. As long as he does not act recklessly in this life, even if the Tang Dynasty continues to move forward on its current trajectory, it will definitely be a rare and prosperous era in history.

Yuantong is the reign name of Li Chengqian, which means the beginning of a new era, commanding all directions, and also means orthodoxy.

This is the reign name that the Supreme Emperor Li Shimin carefully selected for his prince. He broke the curse from that year, his children no longer kill each other, and his prince is an extremely outstanding heir, making everyone impeccable!

There should be a new atmosphere in the New Year, and there should also be a new atmosphere when the new emperor officially changes the Yuan Dynasty.

Therefore, in March of the first year of Yuantong in the Tang Dynasty, Li Chengqian personally issued an edict that the land tax of all common people in the Tang Dynasty would be halved for ten years. As soon as this edict came out, the world was in an uproar, the people were in an uproar, and the whole country was in an uproar!

The people rushed to tell each other, the scholars wept with joy, the officials praised the emperor, and even the foreign envoys were shocked and inexplicable.

From then on, Li Chengqian's position as emperor could no longer be shaken. Even if he was extravagant and licentious in the harem, as long as it did not affect the livelihood of the people, even if he acted against the will, but with this achievement, he will definitely be praised in history.

On the tenth day of April in the first year of Yuan Tong, Li Chengqian went to worship heaven outside the city. On his way back, more than a hundred old people stopped him and offered the Ten Thousand People Umbrella, hoping that the Tang Dynasty would be peaceful and peaceful forever.

On the sixth day of the fifth lunar month in the first year of Yuan Tong, the governor of Mingzhou discovered a real dragon appearing in the clouds, swallowing clouds and spitting mist, and raining down rain. He thought it was auspicious and reported it to the court.

In July, the Northern Court Chief Shifu reported: "The desert springs are springing up, and new buds are sprouting in the Gobi Desert. In a few days, it has become lush and green."

August--

In the Tai Chi Hall, listening to hundreds of officials reciting auspicious memorials from various places, Li Chengqian blushed even though he was so shameless. What exactly is going on with these auspicious signs, the ministers present know better than anyone else.

If it had been in the past, someone would have come out to accuse these people of making things out of nothing and wasting money and people. But this time, Baiguan held his nose and admitted it with the greatest tolerance.

Who allowed the man sitting on the dragon throne to achieve such a feat? The world's land tax was halved. This was just the beginning. At first, some people thought that it could be completely abolished, but they were rejected by all the veterans. Even Ji Song It is rare for me to get involved in this matter. I think it is not the right time yet and we should be cautious.

Is it because Ji Song doesn't want to remove the shackles of ordinary people in the world? No, he thought about it more than anyone else. No one knew better than him what this would bring to Datang, but he still thought it would be soon.

Everything has two sides. The Tang Dynasty is not short of money for land tax, but it does not mean that it is canceled because it is not important. How can it be done?

The emperor has the obligations of the emperor, the officials have the obligations of the officials, and the common people also have the obligations of the common people. No one can have problems in this link.

It is not a problem to completely cancel the burden on the people. The problem is how to let the people participate in the construction of the Tang Dynasty in the future. Now 90% of the people in the world are still farming, and industry has just started. Once the burden is lifted on the people, the population will inevitably increase greatly. With the huge increase, there will inevitably be a rush to cities, but can cities and towns absorb so many people?

No, absolutely not!

The ten-year buffer is also to prepare for this. If the problem cannot be solved after ten years, then it will be extended for another ten years until the hidden dangers are completely resolved.

After the dynasty dispersed, Li Chengqian left Ji Song behind, and the two of them went to the imperial garden until they reached a pavilion.

"I didn't expect them to be like this," Li Chengqian said with a slight blush.

Ji Song didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, why is this? Isn't it bad?"

Li Chengqian struggled and said: "It's not bad, I just feel a little bit."

"Your Majesty is in trouble. This is just a means. Otherwise, those old ministers will hold their noses and admit it? As long as it is beneficial to the Tang Dynasty, then do it. There is nothing to be embarrassed about."

"I once heard someone say that no matter whether it is a black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat, and I think so!"

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment. He chewed it several times, and the more profound he felt the words became. Is Ziyi telling himself that no matter what means he uses, as long as he can achieve the goal, it is a good means?

"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty seems to be blooming with flowers and burning oil, but it is in an extremely dangerous situation. You must think twice before making any decision."

"What does it mean to think twice? Think about danger, think about change, and think about retreat."

Li Chengqian was stunned: "Our Tang Dynasty is so powerful that it is unparalleled in the world. The only food that can compete with our Tang Dynasty is your discount in the Western Regions. It will be impossible to recover within decades. What hidden dangers does our Tang Dynasty have? ?”

Ji Song smiled, pointed to the east and said: "The open sea!"

Pointing to the north again: "Prairie!"

Finally, he pointed to his feet: "Domestic!"

Li Chengqian thought thoughtfully and said: "Overseas, I know that based on the development in these years, the big overseas families have developed well. Now they have almost passed the development period, and have reached the annexation period. Do you mean that they will threaten Datang? "

Ji nodded, but then shook his head and said, "Yes and no!"

"The annexation of overseas territories is inevitable, but no matter what, the court will delay this time. No matter what means are used, they cannot be integrated. Even if it is unavoidable, they must cut off their ties with the mainland families."

"They can be independent and even build a country, but they must not let the aristocratic families on the mainland control them. This is the bottom line. Otherwise, we will breed tigers and cause disaster. If we are not careful, it may cause catastrophe!"

"We still have to weaken the aristocratic family, but we can't push it too hard. More and more scholars will mean that the world is on our side. The longer time goes by, the more their heritage will be weakened. This is the general trend, and no one can Can’t be stopped.”

"To let them taste the sweetness of overseas, it would be best if they all move out. But this is unlikely. The people in the Central Plains have extremely serious rural sentiments, let alone these aristocratic families who are proud of their ancestors."

Ji Song was also helpless. He had no choice but to use his time to kill it slowly.

"So, we want them to support overseas as much as possible to enhance the strength of overseas territories. People are selfish and dissatisfied. As time goes by, overseas will really be willing to become the leader of the Central Plains family. Puppet?"

"No, they will be unwilling, hesitant, and want to break away from the fetters of the family behind them. What we have to do is to support them, but not openly. This will completely tear the faces of the aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty. ."

"As long as we make the right decision at the right time, this will be inevitable!"

"The early Han Dynasty's policy of extending favors could not be used in the Tang Dynasty."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian suddenly understood, especially the last sentence, which made him enlightened. Pushing the favor policy is the number one conspiracy throughout the ages. Yes, Han Wu can use it, why can't he use it?

What are the differences between those big families and overseas territories and the princes from various places in the Western Han Dynasty?

The only difference is that the Tang Dynasty was more powerful than the Han Dynasty at that time, and he had more time and patience than Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Just take your time and see who can survive who?

But what surprised him was that it was Ji Song who brought up this matter?

You know, since Yizhou was pardoned and enfeoffed by Ji Song, the Ji family has become the first overseas territory of the Tang Dynasty. As a person with vested interests, shouldn’t we prevent this from happening? Why.

As if he knew what Li Chengqian was thinking, he smiled and said, "Ji's ambition is not here. Your Majesty is worrying too much!"

Li Chengqian was a little curious, but seeing that Ji Song didn't want to say more, he stopped asking.

"What about the grassland? The grassland is now our territory of the Tang Dynasty. All unrest will be suppressed. Isn't this safe?" Ji Song shook his head and said: "A place that only pays but has no output is very important to the imperial court." It’s a burden, and it won’t last long.”

"Before the contradiction between the nomadic civilization of the grasslands and the farming civilization of the Central Plains is resolved, it is okay for the Central Plains to be strong. Once the Central Plains becomes unstable and weakened, the grasslands will quickly lose control."

"The peoples on the grassland are like weeds. Once you cut one crop, another crop will grow and it will never stop."

"What we have to do is to complete the complementarity between the two civilizations of nomadism and farming, otherwise we will never truly have it!"

"I am conducting an experiment. Once completed, perhaps the grassland will forever become our vassal and truly become a member of our Chinese civilization."

"Rong Chen wants to keep it a secret and wait until the moment of real success to tell His Majesty!" Ji Song said with a smile.

Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Okay, I'm just waiting for this day, I just hope it won't take too long!"

"Your Majesty will not be disappointed!"

Finally, when talking about the country, Ji Song's face turned serious instantly!

"Your Majesty, the country seems to be peaceful and peaceful now, but the hidden danger is more deadly. Land annexation is inevitable. Unless all state-owned assets are protected, land annexation can never be prohibited!"

"Although the court is cracking down hard now, this is not sustainable and will happen again sooner or later!"

Li Chengqian frowned and said angrily: "Then kill until they dare not!"

But Ji Song still shook his head and said: "It's useless. This will only completely push the officials to oppose the royal family, which is not advisable!"

"This is human nature, and human nature is driven by profit. As long as there are interests, these are indispensable. Your Majesty should think twice. What we have to do is to guide. Overseas can absorb a lot of people. In my opinion, as long as we insist on overseas immigration, and If we enrich the frontier, there won’t be any big problems for at least a few hundred years.”

"The other one is the scholar!"

Ji Song had a headache. Who would have thought that having too many scholars would cause headaches. In the past, it was good to have one scholar, but now there are too many.

But the imperial court does not have so many officials and positions, how can it be possible to absorb them all?

Although there are many people who have taken refuge in the noble family, he doesn't care that their meat will rot in the pot no matter what. They all contribute to the Tang Dynasty, and it doesn't matter.

But I am afraid that these people will take risks and go far away from the territory, just like Ji Yao of the Ji family, they have established a country overseas. Jianguo is not afraid, but he is afraid that they will serve those countries.

These scholars are all talents carefully cultivated by the Tang Dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are elites. It would be fine if there were one or two, but if there were a large number of exodus, it would be the misfortune of the Tang Dynasty!

These people must be retained.

Speaking of this, Li Chengqian also had a headache. When did Datang start to suffer from too many scholars?

But the fact is that they must find a new place for scholars, otherwise these people will sooner or later become the source of domestic unrest. Ji Songtai understands the horror of involution. The desperate and crazy look is really scary!

"I'll discuss it with the elders of Qilin Pavilion. It's not an option if this continues!"

Having said this, this conversation basically ends.

He declined the banquet given by Li Chengqian and walked out of the palace. It wasn't until he came to a lively place at some point and opened the car curtain that he suddenly realized what he was doing!

It turns out that this place is none other than the place where Mayan scholars live.

"Stop~"

Daniel stopped the carriage and Ji Song said: "Let's go in and take a look!"

This is a place given by the imperial court for the Mayans to exchange knowledge. Over the years, many Mayans have started families and established businesses in Chang'an. Many of them even served the Tang Dynasty in the military or government!

Datang is tolerant. As long as you work seriously, no matter which country you are from, you will not be discriminated against.

There are only some older scholars left here now, led by the diviner Tinaire and the prophet Karimor.

Ji Song has met these two people. They are both scholars with very high knowledge. In recent years, they have studied the essence of Tang civilization, and their knowledge has become even more profound.

When he came to the courtyard, he saw a man sitting on the podium talking to the people below. He stepped forward and listened carefully, and couldn't help but smile. It turned out that it was Tinaire who was giving a lecture, but he was talking about mathematics.

Not to mention, his knowledge of mathematics can be explained in a profound and simple way, which is at least much better than his dabbler. But after all, it has its limitations, which are incomparable with later generations of mathematics. In his opinion, his level is only that of a high school student, but his broad vision and in-depth thinking about mathematics are unmatched by others.

Even later generations will be amazed by the mathematical knowledge of the Mayans.

This is a civilization that has gone astray. They are outstanding and amazing in numerology. But in other respects, it’s like a toddler, and it’s just miserable!

Ji Song did not disturb the other party, but just found a place to listen to what he said. Not to mention, the Mandarin spoken in his hometown was quite authentic.

At this time, a young man suddenly stood up and said: "Sir, I heard that you were immigrants from the Yin Shang Dynasty in the Central Plains Dynasty who crossed the ocean eastward and went to Yinzhou, and you are also the remnants of the Yin Shang? Is it true?"

As soon as he said this, everyone looked at Tinaire, wondering how he would answer this question!

Ji Song was also a little curious. He was a bit dumbfounded by what Tang Jian, Ji Qing and others did back then, but he had to admire their fantastic ideas. Are there blood connections between the Indians of the Mayan civilization and the Central Plains?

Does it matter?

It is indeed important to say it is important, but it is not that important to say it is not important. The same skin color, the same black hair, black eyes, except that the face is more stiff than the Central Plains people, there seems to be no difference when wearing Hanfu.

Tinaire was silent after hearing this. He didn't know what to say. If he didn't answer well, he might cause trouble. Just when he was struggling, he saw a familiar figure in the crowd. He was overjoyed and immediately got up and walked off the podium and walked towards the crowd.

(End of this chapter)