Ji Tang

Chapter 726 Wu Mei
Faced with Ji Song's question, Princess Yicheng laughed loudly, and Yang covered her mouth not knowing what to say.

But Wu Mei was not afraid. She held her little hands behind her back and said crisply: "The three treasures of the Hou Mansion, the divine dog Rhubarb helps the people of Chang'an chase the criminals. It is also full of spirituality and is talked about by the people of Chang'an and is called the divine dog."

"The library is said to have collected countless classics from all over the world, including those from Western countries thousands of miles away. However, it has never kept its treasures privately. It has published them all over the world for countless readers to read, and it is regarded as a holy place by scholars all over the world."

"As for Renhou?"

She looked up at her pretty face and said narrowly: "Of course I'm referring to you."

Ji Song's head was covered with black lines, and he said with a dark face: "How come I have become a monkey? Who the hell is talking nonsense? Don't let me know, otherwise you will have to smash that mouth!" "

Wu Mei was not afraid, and said with a smile: "Then you can't be angry with Mei'er?"

Ji Song waved his hand and said grandly: "Let's talk quickly, can I still argue with a little girl?"

Wu Mei then said: "There is a widespread rumor in Chang'an that Lord Hou's great power in Mobei helped relieve the Tang Dynasty's troubles. He established the Department of Agriculture and Food in Guanzhong to feed the people in Guanzhong. Later, he took a boat south to grab millions of stones of food to relieve the famine in Shandong and rescued the people in Guanzhong. Hundreds of thousands of people.”

"Going south to Xuanzhou, five years later, it was still a tax-rich land in the Tang Dynasty. With all these things, how can we not be called a benevolent person?"

"As for the monkey, it's because the people see you running around and have no time to relax all day long, just like the monkey, so..."

Yes, Ji Song held his forehead and smiled bitterly.

Needless to say, he knew what it meant, but he had never had any leisure time in these years. He traveled south and north, running around here and there. Anyway, he was being commanded by the emperor and had no time to spare.

Now the people of Chang'an love to call him 'monkey', which is not wrong.

"I didn't expect that I could be praised so much by the people, but I feel ashamed and deserved!"

He said he felt guilty, but even a fool could see the smug look on his face.

Lady Liu, the maid next to Yicheng, pursed her lips and smiled and said, "You are Lord Marquis. Isn't it quite appropriate that you are called a 'monkey'?"

She knew Ji Song's temper, so she dared to joke.

"Okay, okay. How are you standing at the door after coming here for so long? Brother Song, follow me in quickly. You have to have a meal before you leave today."

Ji Song was a little hesitant, but Yang and Liu on the side also tried to persuade him, so he didn't insist!
Yicheng knew that Ji Song didn't like being in the house, so he brought him to the small courtyard and sat down. Mrs. Liu served tea and Mrs. Yang also followed suit.

"Hey, stop working. I just escaped from my aunt and haven't eaten yet. Get me something to eat quickly. I'm starving to death."

"Just make some pancakes, I like this."

Yang really thanked Ji Song for his help today and said quickly: "Master Marquis, please sit down for now while I go get it done right now."

Yicheng didn't stop him, but asked doubtfully: "Why did you provoke Pingyang again? Why did you leave without even eating?"

Ji Song was also depressed, so he told her what had just happened. Anyway, the matter would be resolved in a few days, so it didn't matter if he told her.

When Yicheng heard that a women's academy was to be established, he was stunned and said in surprise: "I said that Chang'an has been discussing this matter in the past few days. I thought it was just a talk, but I didn't expect you to actually come to it?"

"Aren't you afraid of opposition from those scholars? When Emperor Wen was forced to do nothing by those aristocratic families, you must not get involved!"

Hearing her concern for him, Ji Song felt warm in his heart and said with a smile, "It's okay, this matter is basically settled."

Then he sneered and said: "As for those scholars? Haha, the most scholars now are the students in the academy. The general trend of the world is no longer with them. What can they do even if they are stopped?"

"It's just a mantis blocking a car, it's not worth mentioning!" Seeing that Yicheng was still a little worried, he simply talked about the current world situation to reassure her.

However, what Ji Song didn't notice was that Wu Mei listened attentively and looked pensive from time to time, as if she was thinking about something.

After listening to Ji Song's story, Yicheng also breathed a sigh of relief and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that such a big change would happen in just a few decades. The arrogant family at the beginning was defeated by a few seemingly simple tools. If only Emperor Wen had had these things"

She felt a little sad when she said this, and Ji Song quickly comforted him: "Emperor Wen was able to end hundreds of years of separation between the north and the south. It is not an exaggeration to say that Emperor Wen was a wise king."

"Inspecting the population and developing people's livelihood made the Sui Dynasty rich and powerful in just over ten years; splitting the Eastern and Western Turks, which greatly relieved the hidden dangers in the north; expanding the Western Regions to the west and restoring the Western Regions Protectorate since the Han Dynasty was a wise move. "

"Going south to unify the north and south, and sending generals to regain Lingnan are all the actions of a wise king. Such an emperor will be remembered for generations to come."

Then he regretfully said: "But who knew that there would be Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty? He was eager for quick success and instant benefits, regardless of the people's livelihood. His three expeditions to Korea resulted in countless casualties. After that, he did not repent and opened a canal to connect the north and the south. Although his intentions were good, he could even It’s said to be beneficial in the future.”

"But he was too impatient. He forcefully forced the people to complete a major project that would take ten to twenty years to complete in just a few years. This is a contemporary crime."

"There are many complaints, and countless wronged souls are buried in foreign lands. He did not lose unjustly."

Faced with Ji Song's comments, Yicheng was speechless, and she had nothing to say.

This was a fair and unbiased evaluation of Yang Guangzui that she had heard over the years. It could be said to be the final comment.

Now that the Tang Dynasty was established, everyone was scolding Yang Guangda, and even Emperor Wen was smeared a lot, which made her teeth itch.

But now that she is an old and weak woman of the first level, what can she do?
"Aren't you worried that these words will be known to the emperor? You must know that there are only one minister for the emperor, let alone the change of dynasty."

"Aren't you worried about being blamed by the emperor? Say you miss the previous dynasty?"

At this time, Wu Mei suddenly said.

Ji Song was stunned, but thought that if nothing else happened, this would be Wu Zetian, who would later be called the empress.

Wu Zhao, Wu Zetian, the first and only female emperor in China.

In recent years, I have met many famous people who have been passed down through the ages, and I no longer feel surprised.

Changes in the Tang Dynasty have occurred in all aspects, and the life trajectories of many people have undergone earth-shaking changes.

If nothing unexpected happens to the little girl in front of her, she will find someone to marry when she grows up, and at most she will only be able to build a family.

When Yicheng heard this, he was shocked and said: "Shut up, can you say these things casually? Remember, you must not talk nonsense outside again, don't cause trouble for yourself."

Being scolded by Yicheng, Wu Mei's eyes were slightly red, but she still raised her head stubbornly.

Ji Song touched Wu Mei's little head and said with a smile: "If His Majesty is punished for telling the truth, then he will no longer be him."

"Actually, everyone knows these things, they just don't say it. It has been a long tradition to smear the previous government. There is no right or wrong, and no position. It is just because of necessity."

"Okay, why am I telling you this?"

At this point, he shook his head and smiled. Unknowingly, he didn't treat her as an ordinary child, or something in his heart was at work!

He waved her hand to see if Yang was done, but she was almost starving to death.
(End of this chapter)