Chapter 335 It's a Year of Calamity
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Yuan Ziyan secretly swore in his heart that he must regain the official position that should have belonged to him, and he must continue to climb up with the help of this step until no one can shake it and firmly control the fate of Datang. That way, no one will slander themselves at every turn, and even their fate will be in the hands of others!
The quarrel does not solve the problem, it will only bring each other's hurt and greater anger, Yuan Ziyan suddenly became supple, and greeted Li Shimin with warmth and thoughtfulness, Li Shimin was in a good mood.
Therefore, the turmoil caused by Xuanyin finally subsided, in view of Yang Shufei's contribution, and also for the sake of Yuan Ziyan's face, Li Shimin finally agreed that Xuanzang Xuanyin would go to learn from the Tang Dynasty on behalf of the West.
Xuanzang Xuanyin was determined to achieve enlightenment, and politely refused Li Shimin's valuable reward, but each of them left the necessary horses, the purple gold bowl used to transform the fate, and a change of clothes, nothing more.
Li Shimin Longyan Dayue, in order to reward the two, immediately announced that the two were crowned as Tang royal brothers, and when he returned from obtaining the true scriptures, he would definitely build a tower and a temple for the two of them, and enjoy the incense of the world forever.
Yuan Ziyan couldn't laugh or cry a little, it turned out that Tang Yudi really had it, and he still got it like this.
The faces of the ministers who held opposing voices such as the eldest grandson Wuji were not good-looking, and Yuan Ziyan was afraid of another accident, so he took them out of the palace on the same day and escorted them all the way to the outside of the gate.
"Aunt Yan, go back, I'll take care of myself and my senior brother." Xuanyin said with tears in her eyes.
Well, Yuan Ziyan nodded, and said to Xuanzang: "Master, my child will be handed over to you." If you don't do well, please correct me. You can beat or scold, but I hope that in a few years, you will both return safely. β
"Female bodhisattvas, don't worry. After three years, five more years, we will return to Datang! Xuanzang said with an oath, and Xuanyin also nodded.
Yuan Ziyan opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't say it. This way to the west, after 9981 difficulties, it takes almost three or five years to come back. I don't know what will become of everyone when the time comes.
Suddenly, there was the sound of horses' hooves behind him, and there was no need to say more. It must be the people of the eldest grandson Wuji who chased after them and wanted to kill these two people secretly. Of course, Yuan Ziyan would not give them a chance, and immediately urged: "Don't hesitate, don't hesitate, hurry up and get on the horse." There are pursuers! β
"Aunt Smoke. The court is surrounded by wolves, you have to take care of yourself! Xuanyin cried out uneasily.
"Look at you, you're going to become a great monk, why are you still like a child." Yuan Ziyan held back her tears, slapped the horse's buttocks, and the two carefully selected horses ran away into the distance, splashing clouds of dust until they could no longer see the direction.
Behind him, Changsun Wuji and others also arrived. Yuan Ziyan stood at the intersection and asked in a cold voice, "Lord Eldest Sun." Whose order is this, don't learn from me, make a false decree, if that's the case, I'll definitely send you to the guillotine!" β
The eldest grandson Wuji couldn't help but shudder, he saw a fierce light in Yuan Ziyan's eyes, and still said stiffly: "There are still some clothes that have not been handed over to the two high monks. β
"They need the scriptures, not the things outside of them. I've already secretly stuffed them into their cloth bags, don't miss your little, go back! Yuan Ziyan said.
The eldest grandson Wuji was a little annoyed, looked into the distance, and said with a gloomy face: "You don't have a position now, how can you interfere with my official affairs, quickly dodge, otherwise don't blame my subordinates for being ruthless!" β
"Who is this scaring for?" Yuan Ziyan was not afraid, and said word by word: "If you want to hurt them, then step on me!" β
You?!
The eldest grandson Wuji was very annoyed, waved back, and said unceremoniously: "Tie up this person for me, if you resist, you will be killed!" β
"Eldest grandson Wuji, you dare to kill me?"
"You obstruct official business, your words and deeds are arrogant, I have a hundred reasons to kill you!" The eldest grandson Wuji commanded loudly again: "Hurry up, I'll take care of something happens!" β
The guards hesitated for a moment, but still jumped off their horses and surrounded Yuan Ziyan. Whoosh, at this moment, several stones hit the knees of these guards accurately, and then a figure in the distance also rode towards the west.
Everyone was taken aback, only Yuan Ziyan's heart swelled with a warm current, needless to say, it must be Li Mi telling her not to stay here, the work of protecting Yang Gao and others was entrusted to him.
With Li Mi here, it is absolutely difficult for these people to hurt them by relying on the eldest grandson Wuji. Yuan Ziyan put her mind at ease, and rushed back with a brisk pace, from today onwards, don't be a timid Yuan Ziyan, since God let her come to this time, she can't go home, then do a big job, it's worth the trip!
The eldest grandson Wuji led people to chase out dozens of miles, and always encountered inexplicable ambushes along the way, and the other party was a divine dragon who could not see the head but not the tail, but the dust and stones of the branches could become injuries, and the dozens of guards brought by him were almost all injured.
The eldest grandson Wuji was not injured, but his war horse was smashed and a leg was broken, where is there still the shadow of Xuanzang Xuanyin, and the two of them really can't see it anymore.
The eldest grandson Wuji was extremely annoyed, and he couldn't chase it anymore, so he had to go back to the palace. Until now, it is difficult for him to figure out what the origin of this Xuanyin is, why the Emperor Taishang came to save Yuan Ziyan, and why His Majesty suddenly changed his hexagram and pardoned the two. There is also the inexplicable Concubine Yang Shu, who was originally the head of the four palaces, only under the queen, and now she has been crowned as the imperial concubine, the same as the deputy queen, and is in charge of the back court with her sister Empress Changsun.
A series of changes made the eldest grandson Wuji feel very shocked for the first time, and there were still things in the world that he couldn't understand. But one thing is certain, Yuan Ziyan is pampered and arrogant, and has already revealed his fox tail, and he will definitely cause trouble to the Tang Dynasty in the future, so he can't be unguarded!
In the first year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin fought a tough battle with the Turks when he first appeared in the ceremony, and he was finally able to survive smoothly. After that, Li Shimin made great efforts to make the country prosperous and carried out a series of reforms, covering a wide range.
First of all, from the admonitions, Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province, and officials above the third rank entered the court to discuss national affairs, Li Shimin listened attentively, and recorded the orders one by one. This is not counting, everyone must have a counselor by their side to follow, and in case of inappropriateness, the counselor will immediately advise and play a role in reminding and supplementing.
Secondly, the revision of the law was naturally led by Sun Wuji, the chief secretary of the Ministry of Rites at this time. The details in this aspect should be the most changed, because Yuan Ziyan saw him unpleasantly, and took the opportunity to abolish many tortures, such as car cracks, Ling Chi, broken toes, etc., changed to exile and so on. Li Shimin praised this, but the eldest grandson Wuji thought that the law was not strict and it might be difficult to convince the public. Facts have proved that under the relaxed policy, the people are more peaceful and self-controlled, the crime rate is effectively reduced, and the eldest grandson Wuji has no choice but to keep his mouth shut and do the same.
The prefectures and counties of the whole country were re-regulated, and the administrative units that were more conducive to management were re-established, and the whole country was divided into ten provinces, namely Guannei Province, Henan Province, Hedong Province, Hebei Province, etc., and the abolished counties were prefectures. It sounds a little unfamiliar, but it is actually very simple to understand, that is, the country is divided into ten provinces, and the prefecture is of course equivalent to the current city.
You must know that the population at that time was only more than 2 million households, and the total population was only tens of millions, which cannot be confused with the current total population and economic development situation.
This series of reform measures was echoed by the majority of subjects, and the people gradually came out of the bloody coup d'Γ©tat in Xuanwu and recognized the new emperor more and more.
It's just that the heavens are not beautiful, and in the second year of Zhenguan, there was a major drought that had not been encountered in ten years, and it did not rain for nearly half a year, and the people did not collect the grains, and the taxes could not be collected naturally, and there were small-scale riots.
"There is a great drought in Guannei and the people are short of food, how should we deal with it?" Above the court, Li Shimin asked in a deep voice. In the past few days, he has been so busy with this matter that he has no time to take care of himself.
"Your Majesty, open the warehouse and release grain to the people." Wei Zheng immediately stepped forward and said.
"Your Majesty, last year's flood, the national stock of grain is not much, when the price of grain is stabilized, just wait for the summer after the autumn, and then we can usher in a turnaround." Yu Wenshi and raised objections.
Many people echoed Yu Wenshi's suggestion, because there were too many victims, how could they be relieved. Li Shimin is very depressed about this, God always comes with him, last year's flood, barely supported, this year is a big drought, the world is barren and out of production, if the court does not act, the people will starve to death, who will support him again?
Li Shimin glanced at Yuan Ziyan, since the last dynasty, she has not said a word, knowing that she has become stubborn again, she stubbornly asked: "Ziyan, what do you think?" β
"Nope!"
Yuan Ziyan replied very happily, everyone couldn't cry or laugh, and at this time, there was also news from the Hou Court, saying that Empress Changsun had set an example and lowered her dietary standards, and the entire Hou Court was vying to follow suit and make a contribution to the disaster in the Tang Dynasty.
"She is worthy of being the queen of the dynasty, ten thousand times stronger than the indifferent person who stands by and watches!" The eldest grandson Wuji snorted and said.
"Lord Eldest Sun, just say it directly, your sister is better than me. No matter how hard I try, I won't become your own sister, of course, in your eyes, I will never be as good as the eldest grandson queen, and I will have to say this kind of thing again in the future. Yuan Ziyan replied unceremoniously, the eldest grandson Wuji was angry, but it was not good to refute with a woman in public.
"Your Majesty, the current disaster situation is all hearsay, and you don't know how large the area is covered and how many people are affected. And we don't know whether the lack of food caused by the drought caused civil unrest. The ministers are clothed and fed, and they are above the court every day, how can they know the real suffering of the people? Yuan Ziyan said: "I suggest that the minister be sent to various places to investigate the people's situation, and then discuss after gathering." β
Li Shimin nodded slightly, and also heard from Yuan Ziyan's words, no matter how much he, the emperor, just sat on the dragon chair every day and watched the ministers look respectful, then he was really isolated from the world, and he couldn't hear any news. (To be continued......)