Jiuyi Heights is the main vein of Longshou Mountain, where the head of the dragon is located, "the head is twenty zhang high", and the terrain is very high. Standing in the Hanyuan Hall of Daming Palace and looking south, the entire Chang'an City is in full view.

It's just that the current Daming Palace was built more than ten years earlier than the historical one, but in terms of scale, it is much smaller.

Actually, this is also normal. As long as the main palace is completed, the emperor can listen to the government, the concubines can live in the harem, and the palace will be added in the future, that is.

Therefore, on September 15, His Majesty Li Er listened to the government in the Zichen Palace, and the hundred bureaucrats congratulated him, which also marked the completion of the new palace and the transfer of the political center.

After destroying Gaochang and living in a new palace, he was no longer affected by dampness and cold, and His Majesty Li Er's mood was of course very happy.

Although the scale is still unsatisfactory, the money is rolling in, and the follow-up construction is not difficult.

After reading Xu Qilin's recital, His Majesty Li Er was even more happy. The operation of the two prefectures of Gansu and Su exceeded his expectations, and it was more than enough to support the garrison in the Western Regions.

Moreover, according to the report of Wang Fangyi of the Xizhou Thorn History, the place has been stabilized, and according to next year's farming plan, after the autumn harvest, it will be able to solve the grain and grass materials of 20,000 to 30,000 garrisons.

The 30,000 garrisons in the Western Regions were enough to suppress the Western Turks and the small states in the Western Regions. In other words, in one year, Xizhou will be self-sufficient and will no longer have to drag down the central government's finances.

Driven by Ganzhou's demonstration, neighboring Liangzhou (now Wuwei) also began to follow suit. In addition to profiting from the Silk Road trade, it also plucked cotton seeds, and planted them on a large scale next year.

Judging from these reports, the development situation in Hexi is very good. It's just that they all suffer from the lack of population, and they all apply to the imperial court to immigrate from Guanzhong.

Since the development and construction of Ganzhou, there have been more than 10,000 immigrants in Guanzhong, and the slaves and maids and Hu people with "city registration" still cannot meet the needs of Ganzhou's population.

However, the development of Ganzhou is obvious to all, and the preferential policies for immigrants are also very attractive. If immigrants were left to choose freely, there was a good chance that it would be Ganzhou.

His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but caress his forehead and consider whether to use coercive means to decide where the immigrants go. Otherwise, the two states of Su and Liang, plus Xizhou, would not be able to compete with Ganzhou no matter what.

Of course, Xu Qilin's recital can be regarded as providing a solution. That is foreign plunder, prisoners of war; Then there is the policy of naturalization of Datang to attract immigrants.

In the early days of the open and inclusive Tang Dynasty, the argument that "if you are not of my race, your heart will be different" was not yet mainstream, but the discrimination against the Hu people was common.

Therefore, even those who have official positions in the Tang Dynasty, such as Ashina Simo, Ashina Sheer, Qibi He Li and others. The imperial court recognized that they were Tang, and they also considered themselves Tang, but there was no solemn ceremony to confirm it.

What a line of work! Xu Qilin talked about the conditions and procedures for naturalization in the recital, and also wrote a draft of the oath, asking His Majesty Li Er to decide.

His Majesty Li Er has no opinion on this, but he has some doubts about liberalizing this policy and applying it to other Hu people in the Tang Dynasty.

Although the introduction of the "city register" solved the problem of the imperial court to distribute fields to the people of good nationality.

However, His Majesty Li Er is not sure whether this expansion of the non-agricultural class will affect the social structure of the Tang Dynasty and cause a blow to the peasants' enthusiasm for farming.

As for the prisoners of war and foreign plunder, His Majesty Li Er felt that there was no room for implementation now. Gaochang has been destroyed, how can there be any war around? If there was a real war, he would have decreed that he would not kill the captives, and that would be it.

Thinking about it and weighing the pros and cons, Secretary Ma signed up and presented the latest report.

When His Majesty Li Er saw the signature on the newspaper, he smiled faintly and opened it disapprovingly.

As soon as he read a few words, His Majesty Li Er's face became grim and frowned.

It turned out that this was a report from the governor of Ganzhou, saying that an assassin had entered the mansion of Xu Assassin Shi to assassinate him. Although they searched the city and checked the city gates, they did not catch the murderer.

Assassination?! His Majesty Li Er was very shocked and angry at this sudden incident.

Assassinating an official of the imperial court, how long has it been since this happened? Especially when the world is already at peace, such a sensational thing can happen.

Xu Qilin did not talk about this matter in the newspaper, which shows that he is also confused and does not know who wants to kill him. At the same time, he was also afraid that mentioning it in the newspaper would inevitably cause the worry of his relatives in the capital.

"King Bin, you've read this report." His Majesty Li Er groaned for a moment and handed the report to Ma Zhou.

Ma Zhou took a look, and his face changed. He pondered for a moment and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, this matter is not trivial, but there is no clue about the investigation. ”

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head slightly, and said, "It is precisely because there are not too many clues that Qi Lin did not write it into the report. The figure and appearance of the assassin under him alone were like looking for a needle in a haystack. ”

Ma Zhou thought for a while and said with a wry smile: "This matter still has to be done by Xu Cheng himself, who has an enmity with him and who has a grudge with him, he should know best." ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a long time and said, "He has no experience in surveying, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to get anything." In this way, I sent the investigators of Jingzhao Mansion to Ganzhou to assist. ”

"It's so good." Ma Daji agreed: "The guards around Xu Cheng are not strong enough, so it seems that someone can be sent to protect them." ”

His Majesty Li Er bowed his head and said, "I will draw the elite from the thousands of horsemen, and a few are enough." ”

As he spoke, His Majesty Li Er put away the report and said, "This matter must not be spread outside, so as not to be known by Xu Chongrong." ”

Ma Zhou bowed down to receive the order, but knew that His Majesty Li Er was not just afraid that Xu Chongrong would worry about his brother, but that there was a deeper conspiracy in it.

When Ma Zhou retreated, His Majesty Li Er thought about it for a long time, and his mind was a little disturbed, so he got up and walked out of the palace and walked around the palace.

Xu Qilin has no intention of returning to Beijing, should he be transferred back in advance? Anyway, Ganzhou's business strategy is already mature, and changing the officials with Xiao Gui Cao will not have much impact.

His Majesty Li Er pondered, and it was difficult to make a decision for a while.

Perhaps it was due to habit, and unconsciously when he looked up, His Majesty Li Er found that he was not far from Bingxia Palace. Although the palace has been replaced, the name of the interior is basically maintained, also to make it easier to remember.

Through the flower window on the wall, His Majesty Li Er saw a figure jumping in the courtyard, very vigorous and flexible.

Hehe, His Majesty Li Er didn't need to look at his face, he recognized it as Sun Buer. This girl's kung fu has grown again, and her flipping and fighting are very good-looking.

After thinking about it for a while, His Majesty Li Er knew that Xiao Zhao had entered the palace. This summer vacation is long enough, Xu Hui has been chattering for the past two days, saying that Xiao Zhao is lazy and won't come back!

Homework, a little girl, don't hold on so tightly. His Majesty Li Er is not strict about this, in his opinion, the cultural level of Xiao Zhao and his son is enough, there is no problem in reading and writing, and it depends on the talent to write poetry.

Therefore, His Majesty Li Er's dissatisfaction with Xu Hui only joked and said with relief: It is enough for the Xu family to have a talented girl, so leave a chance for other women in the world to become famous!

Thinking that Xiao Zhao might be being reprimanded by Sister A in the palace, His Majesty Li Er couldn't bear it, hesitated slightly, and stepped into the Bingxia Palace.

Sun Buji has grown tall and big, and at the age of thirteen, he can be regarded as an adult among women at that time.

Seeing His Majesty Li Er, Sun Buer hurriedly stopped his gesture and ran over to bow and salute: "The folk girl has seen Your Majesty." ”

"Excuse me, excuse me." His Majesty Li Er was full of smiles, he liked Sun Buer very much when he saw him, and he always sighed in his heart, when will his son-in-law grow so strong?

Sun Buer often enters the palace, and even the emperor has seen the concubines and princesses, and he has less cowardice in the past, but he is still very respectful after getting up.

His Majesty Li Er walked forward slowly, and asked casually, "I have practiced new martial arts again, which master taught me?" ”

Sun Buer pursed his lips and replied, "Ah Lang is not here, the slave family learned from Master Wu at home." ”

"Yes, I'm getting more and more athletic." His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile and teased: "Thirteen years old, you can practice this martial art, but it's not easy to marry, right?" ”

Sun Buer's face turned red, and he twisted the corner of his clothes and said: "Ah Lang said in the letter that the women of the Xu family are not allowed to marry if they are not fifteen years old. ”

Oh, His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment, stopped, and asked curiously, "Why is this?" The Xu family is rich and can afford it? ”

Sun Buji scratched his head and said, "It doesn't seem to be all. Ah Lang is worried that his body has not yet grown up at a young age, and there is a risk of getting married. ”

Risk? His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment, and then understood what he was referring to. Brushing his beard and thinking about it, he felt that he should not tell Sun Buer, a girl, that she didn't seem to understand.

"Well, you can keep practicing." His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, signaled that Sun Buer did not need to follow, and walked towards the palace gate.

Some palace people had already entered the palace to report that before His Majesty Li Er arrived at the palace gate, Xu Hui rushed out to pick up the car.

Xiao Zhao followed behind Sister A, her little face was down, and she bowed to His Majesty Li Er.

At a glance, he knew that he had been trained, His Majesty Li Er smiled, said "no courtesy", helped Xu Hui up, and seemed to pull up Xiao Zhao casually, and led the girl into the palace gate.

"It's been really hot this summer, and it's cooler now." His Majesty Li Er pulled Xiao Zhao into the couch and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhao didn't forget to study in the villa, right?" ”

Xiao Zhao hung his head slightly, as if he was a little aggrieved and replied: "Back to Your Majesty, the slave family reads and practices calligraphy every day in the villa!" ”

His Majesty Li Er lightly bowed his head and said, "Don't forget to study in leisure, this is very good!" Tell me, what books have you read? ”

Xiao Zhao glanced up at Sister A and said, "The slave family has read "Laozi", "Mencius", "Book of Songs", and "Historical Records". ”

"I've seen a lot!" His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Then tell me which philosophical sentence in which book you remember the most?" ”

Xiao Zhao blinked his big eyes and thought for a while, and said: "Those who know others are wise, and those who know themselves are clear." The winner is powerful, and the self-winner is strong. Those who are content are rich, and those who are forced have ambitions. Those who do not lose their place will live for a long time, and those who die will not die. ”

"Good!" His Majesty Li Er clapped his hands and smiled, and said, "The philosophy of life is nothing more than this. As he spoke, he looked at Xu Hui and asked, "What does Concubine Ai think?" ”

Xu Hui knew that this was His Majesty Li Er's exculpatory statement for Xiao Zhao, she was not too strict just now, and when she saw that Xiao Mei replied very well, she also smiled and said: "Xiao Zhao is quite perceptive, born in the world, you should know this philosophy, you have self-knowledge." ”

His Majesty Li Er's eyes swept to a few boxes in the corner of the hall, knowing that it was sent by Xiao Zhao, he couldn't help but stretch out his hand and say, "Xiao Zhao, you sent it?" ”

Xiao Zhao hurriedly nodded and said, "Yes, it was carefully selected by the slave family to send it to the palace." ”

"Is there anything for me?" His Majesty Li Er teased Xiao Zhao, as if he was smiling.

Xiao Zhao jumped down from under the sofa, ran over to pick up a box, and sent it to His Majesty Li Er with a smile, "This was given to Your Majesty by the slave family." ”

His Majesty Li Er opened it with a smile, but he didn't know what this abacus-like thing made of wood was for.

Xiao Zhao giggled and explained: "Your Majesty, this is a foot massager, press and roll under your feet, relax your muscles and invigorate your blood, and help your health." ”

As she spoke, the little girl squatted down to pick up boots for His Majesty Li Er, and said, "Your Majesty, try it, it feels good." ”

Xu Hui hurriedly squatted down and said, "I'll come, you bring the massager." ”

Xiao Zhao got up and took down the massager in the box, and when he saw that Sister A had taken off her boots, he put the massager at the feet of His Majesty Li Er.

"Your Majesty, you are moving back and forth with all your might." Xiao Zhao raised his face and guided.

His Majesty Li Er was curious at first, stepped on the activity twice, and couldn't help laughing, "Interesting, it turned out to be for this." ”

Xiao Zhao chuckled twice and said, "The doctor has a saying: if it is general, it will not hurt, and if it hurts, it will not work. Commonly used this thing, the qi and blood are smooth, the muscles are relaxed, and the cold can be dispersed and paralyzed. ”

Oh! His Majesty Li Er nodded again and again, and said with a smile: "It turns out that there are so many benefits, Xiao Zhao bothered about it." ”

Xu Hui stroked her forehead, seeing that her little sister had coaxed His Majesty Li Er to great joy, she couldn't say anything more, so she could only let Xiao Zhao pass this level.

Since seeing His Majesty, Xiao Zhao knew that Sister Ah would not talk about her anymore. In fact, I didn't say anything serious, Xu Hui still loves this little sister very much.

And in order to pass this level, the little girl was still very attentive, and even reluctantly sent a piece of strange stone. She knew that Sister Ah liked this, so she hurriedly asked the palace people to open the wooden shelf.

Oh, Xu Hui was immediately attracted when he saw this strange stone.

In the deep palace, she didn't quite know what the price of the strange stone was outside. You can see that this stone is natural, like an elegant ink landscape painting, and I know that it is not so simple.

"This is sent by Qi Lin?" His Majesty Li Er also looked at the strange stone and asked.

Xiao Zhao shook his head and said, "Second brother doesn't send it home, I bought it in the Strange Stone Pavilion." ”

Xu Hui stepped forward and touched it, smooth as jade, looking at the pattern, like mountains and water, but if you look closely, it doesn't look like anything, quite a bit of fantasy.

"This strange stone has a lot of money, right?" Xu Hui likes it, but she is worried that the price is too high.

Uh-huh, Xiao Zhao snorted twice, and cautiously stretched out three fingers.

Xu Hui looked at these three fingers and asked tentatively, "It won't be three hundred guan, right?" ”

Xiao Zhao smiled and said, "As long as Sister likes it, what is just three hundred yuan?" ”