Great Tang Broom Star

Vol 2 Chapter 543: Yang Deli shines

Chapter 543 Yang Deli shines

"Husband."

"What is it?"

"I'm pregnant."

Yang Deli was stunned.

Then he invited the midwife to see him overnight.

As for doctors, the status of doctors in the Tang Dynasty is not high, and there are not many doctors. The most experienced in such things are midwives.

"I'm pregnant."

After questioning, the midwife said very firmly.

"Ping'an will have a child, and you will be pregnant. It can be seen that the sky is immortal!"

Yang Deli picked up the big girl and threw it a few times, very proud.

The first child was a daughter. He didn't complain, but continued to wait.

But Lao Yang's family was also destroyed, and he was the only seedling left. If he had no son, Lao Yang's family would be wiped out.

"Miss, please rest and do not work."

Yang Deli cooks, and after breakfast, he tells her to be good, and to call someone next door if she has something to do.

Then he went out and passed by his father-in-law's house and shouted, "My husband, my wife is pregnant."

The door opened, Zhao Xianhui glanced at him, and then rushed into Yang's house, "Big lady!"

Wang Xueyou also came out to take a look at him, and rushed into Yang's house, "Big lady!"

What's going on here? Yang Deli was stunned.

Wang Dahammer came out and glanced at him, "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

Well!

"You all slept last night."

Wang Dahammer was speechless, and went into the next door, "Amei!"

"am I wrong?"

Yang Deli shook his head, seeing that the door of his father-in-law's house was open, he wanted to close it.

On the wall, black and white heads popped out.

"咱咕咱!"

"Ah Fu!"

Jia Pingan left the house, came over to take a look, "How dare you run away! Go home!"

Ah Fu looked at his father with a pure face, and then slowly shrank back.

Since the child was born, Ah Fu was a little scared and avoided going into the backyard.

"It's not worrying." Jia Pingan had a headache, "Why don't you go, cousin?"

"The lady is pregnant."

"Hey! Good thing!"

Jia Pingan knew that his cousin wanted to have a baby boy, so he was very happy.

"咱咕咱!"

Ah Fu came out, holding on to Dad's thigh.

"What does this mean?"

Jia Ping'an wanted to go to the Yamen, but Ah Fu didn't give up.

"Peace, I'm leaving first."

Yang Deli is not Jia Pingan. As the most diligent official of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he is never late, let alone leave early like his cousin.

Arriving at the Ministry of Finance, Yang Deli first went to show his face to his boss, Xiang Changlin.

Xiang Changlin was packing up the case table, and looked up at him, "Recently, Cangbu has done a good job."

"Thank you, Dr. Xiang."

Yang Deli was ready to go back with a smile.

"etc."

Xiang Changlin called to stop him, "Discuss immediately."

"Is there something wrong?"

Yang Deli went to help. He has been used to work since he was a child, and his hands and feet are nimble.

He straightened his back to Changlin, beat his back with his backhand, and said with a smile: "You are fast in your hands and feet, work hard, and you may not be able to go directly to Yuanwailang in the future."

"Can't it?" Yang Deli longed for an affirmative answer in his heart, so he made it impossible on purpose, "Yuan Wai Lang came from the sixth grade! The next official is far behind."

"Think about Ma Zhou in the time of the first emperor."

Yang Deli, "…"

Although he is easy to learn, his background is too weak, and he doesn't even know Ma Zhou's resume.

Xiang Changlin smiled, "Ma Zhou will be an official, and he became a censor in the second year. Most officials in the Tang Dynasty were promoted step by step, but there are exceptions. If you can stand out... I remember the last time Gao Shangshu said that you are If you are promoted and speak, isn’t it just a memorial?”

Last time, Gao Xing kept his word and actually sang praises for Yang Deli in the memorial, but some people said that Yang Deli was ignorant, how could he be lucky?

For this reason, Gao Xun even argued with those people, and said harsh words, saying that no one can erase the credit for this, and we will count it together next time.

It seems that there is hope!

Yang Deli couldn't help but secretly rejoice.

Later everyone came.

"close the door."

As soon as the door was closed, the value room became warmer, but it was a little dark.

Coughed dryly at Changlin, "Start the discussion..."

Everything was told one by one, everyone brainstormed, and finally made a decision to Changlin.

The discussion was over, and Gao Xun came to a small official.

"Xiang Langzhong, Gao Shangshu will go to the palace immediately to prepare inquiries, and ask who in the warehouse department is familiar with the situation of various granaries."

Everyone looked at Yang Deli.

Are you going to see His Majesty?

Yang Deli was excited for a while.

Entering the palace later, Yang Deli followed behind Gao Xing, step by step, not daring to stray a step.

Look at those palaces, they are so majestic!

In the past, he asked his cousin what the palace was like, and the cousin said it was just like that, a group of palaces, plus a group of palace people.

Is the palace lady beautiful?

My cousin said he didn't see clearly.

How could you not see clearly?

It is rumored that all the beauties in the world have entered the palace to serve His Majesty, and any woman they meet in the palace is like a fairy.

There are women!

Out of the corner of Yang Deli's eyes, he saw a few court ladies on the right.

He glanced ahead first.

Gao’s performance is vigorous and vigorous, and the servant leading the way walks carefully...

After all, he is Changsun Wuji's cousin, so he can't afford to offend him.

No one is paying attention, here's your chance!

Yang Deli quickly glanced to the right.

The maid at the head...

Chinese character face, slightly sunken cheeks, a pair of dull eyes...

Is this a beauty?

Yang Deli coughed dryly, disappointed.

I remember when he was in Huazhou, he would squat at the door of his house and look at the women in the village when he had nothing to do. Although I was poor at that time, I was poor and happy!

Now that I am an official, why am I not happy?

Yang Deli was tangled.

When the front stopped, he stopped all entanglements.

What do I think these are for?

Having money and food every month, and having a wife and children at home, these days were unimaginable before.

At that time, the old Jia’s family was in such a miserable state that he decided not to get married and take care of his cousin for the rest of his life.

So...what am I still struggling with?

Yang Deli raised his head, with a look of joy between his brows.

What a wonderful day!

The servant went in to report, and then came out to take them in.

Yang Deli lowered his head, followed Gao Xing into the hall, and immediately saluted.

He didn't dare to lift his head, only hearing the voices of arguing.

"Now Tubo has got rid of internal troubles and is sharpening its sword. Goryeo is also staring at Silla, trying to cut off future troubles. Ashina Helu failed this time, but what about the next time? If he can succeed next time Anxi stirs up wind and rain, how to deal with it?"

Cui Dunli talked eloquently, "The government soldiers should not be hoarded in the frontier fortress too much. In this way, the number of people from various places going to Chang'an should be increased, and troops should be hoarded in Chang'an. If there is something wrong with each party, Chang'an will send troops."

Changsun Wuji frowned, "But Chang'an is short of food, and the population will increase, so there must be not enough food. This old man thinks it's not right."

"Why not?"

Cui Dunli was originally the minister of the Ministry of War, and he had long suggested increasing Chang'an's military strength. He suggested it again today, and started arguing with Changsun Wuji.

"Food!"

Changsun Wuji said: "It is difficult to transfer food in Luoyang, and the population cannot be increased."

Cui Dunli felt that Changsun Wuji was too pedantic, "Even if there is no increase in troops, there will be a large number of new people in Chang'an every year, but Changsun Xianggong is a little bit out of food because of choking."

Changsun Wuji was slightly angry: "During the Sui Dynasty, Chang'an had poor harvests from time to time, so I had to go to Luoyang to eat. Chang'an had a bumper harvest last year, but how will this year be, who can guarantee? If there is not enough food, should His Majesty bring a group of people to eat?" Will the minister and the army go to Luoyang again?"

Cui Dunli smiled slightly, "I have to ask the Ministry of Accounts about this matter."

Chang Sun Wuji glanced at Gao Xing, "If you want to settle this matter, don't talk about it for three or five days, so let's put it aside for now."

Li Zhi listened for a while, then nodded slightly at this moment, "The household department will talk about it first."

Gao Xingzheng said: "Your Majesty, the minister is generally aware of this matter, and there will be no problem with the supply of Chang'an stored grain this year."

This is the basic data, not only known by high performance, but also by the prime ministers. This is also the root of Cui Dunli's suggestion.

Li Zhi nodded, "In this way, I have confidence in my heart."

Changsun Wuji asked: "How much can Chang'an save from food storage?"

Well!

This data is constantly changing, and Gao Xing is not clear about it, "I don't know about this matter, but..."

He pointed to Yang Deli, "Yang Deli, head of the household department, knows."

Yang Deli was trembling all over, "Minister... I am an official... I am an official..."

Changsun Wuji frowned. "What are you panicking about?"

"Official...don't panic!"

Li Zhi smiled slightly, "Speak well."

"yes!"

Yang Deli said, "Chang'an...storage food for a long time..."

He lowered his head and spoke more and more fluently.

"...Jiyou granary stores 3390 shi of grain."

"...the Bingding warehouse stores 5,400 shi of grain..."

At first, the monarch and his subjects just listened calmly, but gradually they became a little surprised.

Li Zhi met Yang Deli last time, and remembered that he was a very serious courtier. But looking at it today, this courtier is not only serious, but also doing his job extremely well.

This is the official!

The emperor's favorite is this kind of courtier!

"...This year seems to be enough, but this is an estimate of this year's harvest. If the harvest changes..."

Yang Deli lowered his head, "Your Majesty, the harvest is uncertain! I remember that it snowed heavily that year, and the old farmers in the village said that the next year would be a bumper harvest. But the second year was drought and poor harvest..."

The monarch and his ministers are silent.

Yang Deli was able to calculate the grain stored in the household department clearly. This is not a skill, but after he calculated it clearly, he can still remember clearly. He even knows exactly how much grain is stored in which warehouse. What is this?

Officials!

Cui Dunli asked: "How do you remember so clearly?"

Changsun Wuji smiled, "It's just more serious."

He knew a little about Jia Ping'an's cousin, but everyone said he was serious.

Li Zhi also laughed, "I have seen it last time. But the more serious minister... I think it is commendable."

The officials laughed lightly, and the atmosphere was very happy.

Yang Deli raised his head and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I have been dependent on my cousin for many years, and I have never had enough to eat. To me, food...is a gift from heaven, and every grain of food should not be wasted. See you and never forget."

Li Zhi nodded, "Every grain of grain should not be wasted. That's a good saying. The palace consumes a lot of grain every year. Is there any waste? I think there must be. Can there be government houses everywhere? Of course there will be.

It is not easy for farmers to farm. When the late emperor was here, he took me and the princes to farm, but it was just for show, and I felt it was too hard. Even if this is the case, what about those farmers who work in the fields every day? "

He got up and walked over, looking at Yang Deli carefully.

Yang Deli was a little at a loss, blushing like a monkey's butt, and quickly lowered his head.

Li Zhi couldn't help smiling, "I remember you, I remember that you are a serious person. After listening to you say this today, I know that you are still a cadre. So I ask you, what if there is not enough food in the world? "

Gao Xingxing glanced at Li Zhi, "Your Majesty, this topic is a bit bigger."

Cui Dunli also agreed, feeling that the emperor was acting on a whim, and wanted to test Yang Deli. But these questions should be answered by the prime minister. As a ninth-rank official, how can he have such a vision?

This is so familiar!

Yang Deli remembered discussing the foundation of the Tang Dynasty with his cousin after drinking.

At that time, they talked about everything about astronomy and geography, and Yang Deli felt like a treasure with his cousin's profound knowledge, and he recorded many opinions.

"Your Majesty, anything is fine?"

He really wants to answer?

Li Zhi was indeed impulsive, and he already regretted it.

But Yang Deli seemed to want to answer, so let's just listen.

He nodded slightly, "Just say it."

Yang Deli sniffed, "Actually... Datang has a lot of food."

"where?"

Cui Dunli asked with great interest.

Yang Deli said: "There is a scary amount of food in the rich and powerful's house, but they never take it out..."

The faces of the prime ministers were a little ugly.

Is this your idea?

Yang Deli continued: "The most important thing is to clear out those hidden households, as well as those fields that have been embezzled... If they are cleared out, and those fields that are not taxed by the temple, at least 10% more food will be added every year."

The monarch and his ministers are silent.

If the food can be increased by more than 10% every year, why worry about it? Li Zhi dared to wave his hand now and directly fight Gao Li. If Tubo dares to make a move, then come.

But this is not realistic.

If these are touched, the foundation of Datang will be touched.

"These don't move."

Huh!

Li Zhi originally thought that Yang Deli was a ignorant person, but he didn't expect to know it.

not bad.

The courtiers can be serious, but they can't be ignorant of the seriousness.

Yang Deli looked up, "These can't be moved at the moment. But one of them can be moved."

"What?"

"Water conservancy."

Yang Deli said: "Everywhere in the Tang Dynasty, let's say Huazhou. Some canals built in the Sui Dynasty were blocked, and the local officials didn't care at all. It was okay on weekdays, but when there was a drought that time, the canals became decorations."

He said seriously: "Your Majesty, I think that all officials want to be promoted, and the court has also set the criteria for promotion, such as persuading agriculture and mulberry, persuading students...But I think these are not as good as one thing...building water conservancy!"

"The construction of water conservancy needs money and food."

Someone asked this question.

"But this is a book of great profit." Yang Deli forgot his fear, and stared, "I spent money and food to build water conservancy projects today... But look at the ones built in the Sui Dynasty. They have been irrigating those fields for decades. Decades Ah! The annual income is increased by 10% to 20%. How much can the income be increased in decades? Is it worth the money and food for building the canal? It’s a big profit!”

This is a clear thing.

But most of the prime ministers have extraordinary backgrounds, and no one realizes this. So much so that some people in later generations murmured that compared with the former Sui Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty was more like a nomadic people and did not like water conservancy projects.

But Yang Deli is different!

He comes from the bottom, he cultivates the land by himself, and he is very hungry with his cousin. He knows the importance of water conservancy projects to farmers and food production.

His words were like a thunderbolt, which made the monarchs and ministers in the court stunned.

"Your words..."

After Li Zhi ascended the throne, he had many concerns, but water conservancy was not one of them.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the entire Central Plains has enjoyed good weather and good harvests every year. This is also the confidence that Datang can attack in all directions.

And more critical is the population.

"Your Majesty, when the Tang Dynasty was founded, the population was withered and there were too many fields. The more fields, the more output, and the less the population, the less food."

Yang Deli remembers the words of his cousin: Don’t think of those important ministers in the temple as omnipotent masters. They are powerful, but that is only one aspect of them. In many ways, they are inferior to the old farmers in the countryside.

"At that time, there was enough food, and officials were tested on the number of reclaimed land, the increase or decrease in the number of households, the increase or decrease in harvests, the increase or decrease in taxes." Yang Deli talked eloquently, with extra confidence.

—At the beginning, he was convinced by his cousin's words, and it is the same now.

Li Zhi looked at Yang Deli and felt that this serious official was a bit surprising.

But this is a good statement.

He nodded slightly.

"However, the Tang Dynasty has enjoyed good weather for decades, and the number of households will naturally increase. Most of them are bumper harvests, and taxes are mostly increased... It seems that the world is peaceful, but Your Majesty..."

Yang Deli felt that the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty were a little bit drifting, "The minister encountered a drought in Huazhou before, and the local officials were helpless. When the drought was over, the officials still ignored it. They all said that the weather will be smooth in the next year..."

"Kechen looked along those ditches back then, and many of them were silted up!"

Yang Deli's eyes were red and he was very angry, "Your Majesty, this is only Huazhou. How many places in the world are like Huazhou? If it is like this everywhere, the food will only become less and less. And the population will only increase. Decades from now, will there be enough food to eat?"

Li Zhi was startled suddenly.

"Many water conservancy projects were built in the former Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty used it for decades, so it can no longer be like this." Yang Deli said sadly: "If the water conservancy is not repaired, there will be disasters when there are floods, and there will be disasters when there are droughts. His Majesty…"

Yang Deli knelt down, "Your Majesty, please issue an edict to add water conservancy to the examinations of officials all over the world."

Li Zhi was shocked, "Is this so down here? Come, I went to find some officials."

He personally helped Yang Deli up, "I have benefited a lot from Yang Qing's words!"

Yang Deli was happy in his heart, but then felt wrong, "Your Majesty, those officials don't know about water conservancy. Only those from the Ministry of Industry will know."

Li Zhi shook his head, "I'm afraid the Ministry of Industry is also confused. Otherwise, why didn't you make any suggestions?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has had a good harvest for decades, and the officials are probably negligent."

Li Zhi nodded.

Yang Deli said: "The best way is to ask those officials who have planted the land."

Well!

The monarch and his subjects looked at each other in blank dismay.

How rare are officials who have planted land?

Yang Deli is a giant panda.

Officials these days have to talk about their backgrounds, to be an official, to be an official by recommendation, and to be an official by imperial examination.

No matter which method is used, it probably has nothing to do with the farmers who farm.

So the monarch and his ministers are embarrassed.

Li Zhi sighed: "There is not a single important minister with a farming background in the court, I..."

Li Zhi felt that this was inappropriate.

These people were either from aristocratic families or the children of officials and eunuchs, and they didn't know the sufferings of the people at all.

This is not a good sign!

Li Zhi had a calculation in his mind.

"Your Majesty, those government soldiers know."

Yang Deli found a way casually.

Li Zhi nodded, "Go find some soldiers."

Fu soldiers farm when they are busy and practice when they are free. They are very clear about these issues.

Later, several government soldiers were called in, trembling.

"Is the water conservancy of the local ditches okay?"

"Your Majesty, some of them are blocked."

Changsun Wuji and the others looked ashen.

If you let it go, there will be big problems in decades!

Many people have cold sweat on their backs.