Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 405
If the monarch wants to win the hearts of the people, he needs to do some specific things to interact with the people. In ancient times, the people had very few demands on the monarch, and even dared not make demands on the monarch. In this case, the monarch only needs to show If you are a little closer to the people, you can get a lot of loyal people.

Last year, Li Shimin visited impoverished villages in various parts of Guanzhong. This event actually benefited only a dozen or twenty villages. Li Shimin himself has a sense of identity. During his northern tour this year, many people in Guanzhong lined the road to send him melons and fruits from the fields. This is a manifestation of the aspirations of the people.

Li Shimin came to Weinan this time to express condolences. Although the whole country will actually be benefited, these workers will feel that they have benefited from the extra things, because the factory invited them to work and gave them an agreement. For food and wages, the people at the bottom of the Tang Dynasty are so simple.

I believe that what Li Shimin did in Weinan this time will also be spread spontaneously by the common people, especially those who have shaken hands with the emperor, they may spend their entire lives showing off their experience to those around them and promoting the goodness of the emperor.

When there are more and more people in the Tang Dynasty preaching the goodness of the emperor, who can overthrow this dynasty?
The ministers gave out things to the workers and received grateful smiles and words. They were also very happy, because the things they distributed were not from their family, and they were the ones who gained fame.

As for Sun Xiangfu, spending this little money will allow the emperor and ministers to experience this kind of happiness. He thinks it is worth it. Once this kind of thing forms a habit or system, the profit will always be poor. common people.

For most of the day, Li Shimin led the ministers to distribute and harvest at the same time, until it was almost dusk when the workers returned to their work sheds, took their own bowls and chopsticks, and went to put their meals together. I learned that today the emperor not only brought them gloves and cotton socks, but also added meals to them. Yak meat from Shanyang, fat mutton, and fat fish from Huangzhuang Fishing Ground, today Both.

And the person serving the meal also told them, don't eat to death just because there is meat to eat, and finish eating soon, and go to the big workshop of the smelter to take a seat. Everyone performed a show, but the first day was a special show for workers in smelters and coal plants. People from other construction sites can also go and watch, as long as they can squeeze in.

Soon, those workers in Bala finished their meals and rushed to the large workshop of the smelter. Here, the drums actually started to sound.

"Du Shangshu, except for the workers in the smelter and the coal plant, let the rest of the workers only let in a small number of people who came first! Crowding too many people will affect the performance, and it is easy to cause stampede accidents. Send people to those who came later. The workers explained clearly that these shows will be performed for many days, and workers of each project will have a special show. Everyone will have the opportunity to watch them. "

In fact, Sun Xiangfu had told Du Zhenglun about this design before, but after seeing more and more people rushing over, Sun Xiangfu was a little scared. Although a workshop is very large, it can't hold 50 people. , The scene of tens of thousands of people, it is impossible to sing with human voice, let alone tens of 10 people.

"Don't worry! The old man will ask all the foremen to explain to their workers."

Not long after, Li Shimin and the ministers who had simply eaten their meals also came to the workshop, but most of the onlookers were persuaded to go back. In the workshop, except for the workers who were sitting, they stood around two or three floors The onlookers were about 3 to [-] workers.

"Your Majesty, please go up to the stage and say a few words! Try to be as simple and clear as possible, because the workers don't understand literary things, so the songs arranged by the minister tend to be simple and straightforward."

What kind of people, what kind of words to say, and what kind of songs to sing are all particular. When Sun Xiangfu mentioned something, Li Shimin knew it. After he stepped on the stage, all the supporting singers became After turning on his repeater, 500 people spread out in a herringbone shape to the left and right. Their retelling was enough for all the workers to hear what Li Shimin said clearly.

"I am very grateful to you for contributing your own strength to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty under difficult conditions. You have contributed to the country. All the materials distributed today and this performance are all thanks to you. Li, I hope that you will work harder in the future, complete all construction projects as soon as possible, and provide sufficient weapons and equipment for the imperial court's eastward expedition. You who sweated and worked hard to open up the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, congratulations."

Every time Li Shimin said a sentence, he would pause for a moment and ask the chorus to repeat his words. After such a short sentence, a long time had passed, and during this time, the workers and common people had already understood the meaning of his words. Meaning, it turns out that working on the construction site is also a kind of contribution to the country. When the emperor wins the Eastern Expedition, he will return it to us to celebrate. I really hope that the emperor will come back immediately after winning the battle.

There is a passage recorded in the Zizhi Tongjian that Li Shimin said, "I am recruiting Goguryeo today, and I will take all those who wish to do so. If I recruit ten, I will get a hundred, and if I recruit a hundred, I will get a thousand. Those who are not allowed to join the army will all lament Yuyi. If there is no pre-conquest He voluntarily joined the army in private clothes, and begged for thousands of dollars, and everyone said: "I don't ask for honors from the county officials, but I only want to serve Liaodong to death."

It can be seen that Li Shimin in history did a good job of ideological work among the masses, making everyone support his decision-making. In terms of how to deal with ordinary people, Sun Xiangfu only inspired his talent in advance.

After speaking, Li Shimin got off the stage and walked among the workers. He shook hands again and expressed condolences. Then he and the workers sat down on the straw mat under the stage, facing the stage.

Many ministers also centered on Li Shimin's position and sat around. There were very few generals who came today, because the soldiers of the sixteen guards are now training in the original school grounds of Longshou, and the generals of each guard need to be on the spot. , only Qin Qiong and Yu Chigong, who were determined to stay in Chang'an, were beside Li Shimin, one on the left and the other on the right. Moreover, neither of them was wearing armor, just a cotton-padded coat, and hid a ritual knife in their arms. They couldn't see it, but it gave the workers a feeling that the emperor didn't fortify them at all.

Don't underestimate this feeling, it can virtually increase the closeness between the emperor and these workers, besides, the people who were able to work in the smelter and coal plant that were first started and are now almost completed were all last year When Li Shimin visited the impoverished villages, the people who made the decision to move here had already received Li Shimin's favor, and it was too late for them to be grateful to Li Shimin!How could it cause harm!

The sky was dark, and dozens of silver foils, gold foils and other sticky things in the shape of a large round pot reflected the fire light from the surroundings onto the stage. Immediately, the stage was filled with dazzling colorful lights.

The big drums placed around the empty workshop suddenly sounded under the banner of the conductor on one side of the stage. On the drum set, dozens of musicians holding the sona high blew a festive rhythm with their cheeks puffed out. The volume resounded through the air. on site.

The poor people who couldn't even solve the problem of food and clothing before, have never seen such a scene of thousands of people performing, and suddenly felt scalp numbness and heartbeat speeding up. Some people were just excited by the opening music. tears.

"The singing is loud and intoxicating, the red lanterns are flying, and the jubilant wind is blowing, blowing out the taste of happiness."

"I whipped the horses, and I never got tired of carrying a good harvest. I drank a sip of sweet water and sang a song about the beauty of my hometown."

The first song must be festive, gongs, drums, the rhythm of Sona and the emotions in the singing are all festive and happy. It makes the workers who have worked hard all day forget their physical fatigue in an instant. Hey Don't want it.

"This song is good, but who sang it?"

On the stage, a man and a woman are singing in duet, and on the left and right sides, five hundred chords are amplifying their voices infinitely.

"These two are newcomers recently trained by Master Yao. One is Zhang Abao and the other is Wang Fengxia. They have bright voices and are suitable for this kind of music."

Sun Xiangfu was sitting in the back row of Li Shimin. When Li Shimin turned his head, he could see him. This was also deliberately arranged by him to facilitate Li Shimin's inquiries. Moreover, after Li Shimin watched the performance, Sun Xiangfu had something to say to him.

"I see that these workers are enjoying themselves. We should do more performances like this in the future!"

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin was better than Sun Xiangfu imagined, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "Your Majesty, a good theatrical performance can play a big role in the stability and unity of the country, the improvement of the morale of the army, and the promotion and implementation of policies." Therefore, the minister suggested that the reform of the Tai Le Department, which is in charge of the rhythm of the Ministry of Rites, should be expanded, and a department dedicated to cultural propaganda should be established under it, using outstanding artists as officials. Execution is smoother and more efficient.”

Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard the words. He even dared to recruit workers and merchants directly to become officials. He naturally had no prejudice against these entertainers who were useful to the country's governance.

"You can write this matter into a memorial and bring it to the court for discussion. I think it is more feasible."

"promise."

With Li Shimin's initial consent, this matter is basically settled. Theatrical performances are often the most acceptable information for people. After the establishment of the ancient Silk Road, the language and living habits of the people in the Central Plains and the Western Regions may still be different. However, in terms of various musical instruments and dance performances, language and living habits are one step ahead, interacting and merging among the people of the two places.

Sun Xiangfu still remembers how he learned English when he was a child because he liked Michael Jackson's music. Although he didn't learn a few songs in the end, this experience reminded him of the strategy of accelerating the integration of people of all ethnic groups through music. Those people in the Western Regions like Han music and Han language, so learning Han language is good for Datang's expansion and unification plan. At least, those wealthy and powerful people who usually have nothing to do and have the conditions to learn should learn first, and then , and then extended to civilians, the difficulty will be reduced a lot.

And to do this, it needs a lot of support from the government. It is best to let this large performance team organized by the government increase the amount of performances in the countries of the Western Regions and attract fans infinitely.

Li Shimin knew that Sun Xiangfu never made unnecessary suggestions, so when he watched the next performance, he paid more attention to it. At this time, on the stage, it happened that Yao Hongxiu personally led everyone to sing "My Motherland" .

"A great river with broad waves.

The wind blows the fragrance of rice flowers on both sides of the bank.

My family lives on the shore.

I'm used to hearing the boatman's chant.

I am used to seeing the white sails on the boat.

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This is the beautiful motherland, where I grew up,
In this vast land, there are bright scenery everywhere.

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The girl is like a flower, and the young man is so broad-minded.

In order to open up a new world, the sleeping mountain was awakened.

Let the river change its shape.

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This is the hero's motherland, where I grew up.

In this ancient land, there is the power of youth everywhere.

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Good mountains and rivers, good place.All roads are open.

Friends came and had good wine.If the jackal comes.

It was greeted with knives and guns.

This is a strong motherland, where I grew up.

In this warm land, there are peaceful sunshine everywhere. "

A very simple and straightforward song, but it brought many scenes to Li Shimin.

There are also pictures of all the workers and ministers present. At this moment, there is an inexplicable desire to protect the country in their hearts.

Seeing the tears pouring out of the workers and many ministers unconsciously, Li Shimin realized that the power of this kind of cultural propaganda is indeed powerful, and if it is effectively used, the effect will be no less than that of a million soldiers.

"Zhengming is really talented."

"Uh, Your Majesty, I will be embarrassed if you praise me so suddenly."

"You can be praised if you have talent. If songs like this can be sung among the people, it will benefit the country a lot."

"That's why I suggested reforming Tai Lesi."

(End of this chapter)