The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Whose master doesn't do his work every day, but always thinks about how to study the things in the fields with the farmers?

He is already a prince, can the court eat or drink less?

Hearing this, Li Xiaochang nodded and smiled: "That's right, even if your majesty wants to eliminate the banditry in the local area, he won't send the King of Jingyang to do this kind of thing. It's just an imperial decree and handed over to the local officials. What's worth a prince running all the way from Chang'an City to Huizhou?

But it's just right, it's convenient for us to do something."

Li Xiaochang thought to himself, aren't we going to suppress the bandits?

Leading troops to suppress bandits is equivalent to fighting a war, the only difference is the scale. Since the two sides are fighting, it is extremely dangerous. In the process, it is normal for something to go wrong and cause death, right?

Li Xiaochang can't stand Li Fu.

It can be said that there are many relatives who can't stand Li Fu. Li Xiaochang is not the first, nor the last.

But other people disliked Li Fu, but at most they just disliked him, and would not specifically target Li Fu or take action against him.

But Li Xiaochang was different. When discussing state affairs in the court, he stood with the old officials of Wude, while Li Fu stood with the people of Tiance Mansion. He made them speechless with his words, saying "reform the old" and "innovation".

What was reforming the old?

The old officials of Wude were the old ones they mentioned, the old ones who opposed the new policies of the new dynasty.

Innovation? Reduce the number of kings and encourage innovation?

Aren't they all the same?

He was a county king, and he had the nerve to mention reducing the number of kings? He was really trying to please the emperor, so shameless.

He didn't take these meritorious officials seriously, did he?

Li Xiaochang was dissatisfied with Li Shimin, but he didn't dare to confront Li Shimin in person. After all, he was the emperor, an emperor who held military power and was good at fighting.

But what kind of person was Li Fu! Dare to get involved in such an important matter, and even sing a different tune from these heroes.

Bah!

"Choose a group of reliable people now, and leave for Huizhou immediately. Make sure to find out what Li Fu is doing in Huizhou." Li Xiaogong said: "If he really goes to Huizhou to suppress bandits, he has been away from Chang'an for more than two months. How could there be no movement during this period?"

From Chang'an to Huizhou, no matter how slow it is, it will take ten days.

So apart from the time spent on the road, what about the rest of the time? What did he do in Huizhou?

"After finding out, let our people go up the mountain, find a group of bandits, and lurk among them. When necessary, you know what to do, right?" Li Xiaochang did not make his words clear, but just said it.

The chief historian cupped his hands and responded.

This is going to take action against King Jingyang.

The chief historian sighed inwardly.

To say that King Jingyang is really unlucky.

It would have been fine if he was just an idle prince, but why did he always get caught up in everything?

He was assassinated by Luo Yi's men on the Lantern Festival, and no one knew why. The two had never met, but Luo Yi still hated him.

And now...

Yes, although they are both members of the Li family, his Highness and the King of Jingyang are not on the same path.

Who made him speak freely in the court, support His Majesty, and advocate the reduction of the number of kings together with the people of Tiance Mansion?

He deserved it.

If he liked farming, he would have honestly farmed in Jingyang County, and there wouldn't be so many messy things.

Don't blame others.

After receiving Li Xiaochang's order, the Chief Secretary went to make arrangements.

Every wealthy family would have some loyal servants and guards to do things in secret that the master was not convenient to do.

Li Xiaochang's family has been a noble family for generations, so how could there be few such people?

The chief historian selected ten people and asked them to set off for Huizhou immediately, and their target was Li Fu, the King of Jingyang.

Li Fu, who was far away in Huizhou, didn't know that Li Xiaochang had also set his sights on him.

He got up every morning these two days, packed up, and went to the government office.

There were people coming down from the mountain, and Li Fu watched the officials of the government office register them in the government office, and then he had to contact the county magistrate of Xiuning County.

Li Fu had also had a conversation with the county magistrate of Xiuning County before.

Increasing the number of people under his rule was not a bad thing, and King Jingyang would back him up for this matter, so he just had to do it according to King Jingyang's wishes.

King Jingyang would not make it difficult for him.

What's more, there was His Majesty's edict, which was the policy of the court, and it was good for the people and the Tang Dynasty.

The county magistrate of Xiuning County stayed at the government office last night. Yesterday, a group of people, led by the officials of the Xiuning County Office, went to Xiuning County.

When the time comes, the officialThe government will take the lead and find another place in Xiuning County to build a village for them.

Outsiders must not be merged with the previous villages, otherwise various conflicts will arise, which will be enough for the government to worry about. Since there are so many people, it is better to let them build their own villages and elect village heads. As long as they are under the jurisdiction of Xiuning County, they can be given a certain degree of freedom.

"Morning, County Magistrate."

When Li Fu came to the lobby of the government office, he saw the County Magistrate and the clerk of the government office sitting together, sorting books.

"Morning, Your Highness." The County Magistrate saw Li Fu and bowed his hands.

"Have you finished the inventory of yesterday's events?" Li Fu asked.

"Well, the inventory is complete, the files have been saved, and the people have gone to Xiuning County. We have informed them about the resettlement issue. We will find a place for them to live for the time being. As for building houses, they still need to work hard. The county government will provide them with all the conveniences. There are many people, so even if they build houses, it will not be too slow." The county magistrate of Xiuning County smiled and said, "Houses for ordinary people are also built quickly."

It's different from your tea house.

The tea house built by Li Fu used blue bricks and wood. Ordinary people can use stones, mud bricks, straw, and other materials that can be found anywhere. After they are packed up and piled up, they become a house.

Even so, it is better than their life in the mountains.

Not to mention, as long as they come down from the mountains, they are ordinary people with a proper identity. The government will give them land and land. No matter how big the land is or whether it is enough for farming, as long as they have a house and land, they are normal people, not refugees, mountain bandits or black households.

"It's a good deed if this thing is done." Li Fu said, "Being outside, gathering households into a village is definitely better than hiding in the mountains and forests." Li Fu said.

"Your Highness is right. In the future, they will also be normal citizens of the Tang Dynasty." The county magistrate also sighed.

Some things become more meaningful as they are done, and a sense of accomplishment emerges.

Especially for people like him who are parents.

This feeling is still quite wonderful.