Walking into Anyi Fang, Xue Chongxun felt an inexplicable happiness in his heart. The thing that makes him feel most uncomfortable is doing things that he can't grasp in a place where he is not familiar with life; On the contrary, the more familiar the place, the more relieved he feels. The pursuit of stability is something that many people want, but some people say that the pursuit of stability is a manifestation of weakness and incompetence, and if so, Xue Chongxun is actually weak.

Zhang said that when he accompanied him into the water and clouds on Anyifang South Street, although they were wearing cloth clothes, Sister Du immediately recognized Xue Chongxun. She immediately put down all the entertainment in her hand, smiled and was as kind as Xue Chongxun him, and shouted respectfully and enthusiastically: "Ouch, the big man is here!" ”

Sister Du is also a person who has seen the world, but at this time, she was so excited that she shook the handkerchief in her hand indiscriminately, because she knew who Xue Chongxun was. In the past, when Xue Chongxun feasted guests, he also called the courtesans between the water and clouds to the house to make up for the fun. At this moment, she is vulgar, she is vulgar and snobbish, but Xue Chongxun feels very cordial, and he is not disgusted when he meets familiar people in familiar places.

Xue Chongxun said with a smile: "Sister Du, don't be impatient, let's just come over to have fun, don't make the chickens and dogs jump and sweep everyone's Yaxing." ”

"That's, that's ......" Sister Du'er's heavily dressed head nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

Zhang Shuo laughed teasingly: "Xue Lang is a regular customer. ”

Xue Chongxun didn't explain anything, and the law didn't prohibit powerful officials from doing this, and there were even officials and prostitutes who were supported by the emperor's grain. Still with a smiling expression, he asked, "Meng Xiaoyu is here?" ”

"Yes, yes!" Sister Du hurriedly replied, turned around and asked the person next to her, "Are there any guests in the small rain room?" ”

The man said, "I just received Xu Jiashiro." ”

Sister Du said directly: "I returned the money, and I sent it away." ”

Xue Chongxun turned his head to Zhang and said, "You see how righteous Sister Du is. ”

Sister Du'er laughed badly when she heard the prince's praise, and the thick fat powder on it almost fell down because of the too tense smile. After a while, she took Xue Chongxun and the others to the pavilion. A few attendants stood at the door, only Xue Chongxun and Zhang Shuo entered the door, because it was two people, Sister Du asked, "Xue Lang, do you want to call a few more little ladies to come in to serve?" ”

Xue Chongxun said: "Let's just listen to Meng Xiaoyu's singing, let's skip it." ”

At this time, Meng Xiaoyu walked out of the room quickly, and it could be seen that she was in a hurry to dress up just now, and her clothes had been changed into new ones, and the traces of folding on the sleeves of the plain and elegant skirt had not disappeared, and she must have just changed. She understands the tastes of these powerful bureaucrats better, and she specially cleans up elegantly and unassumingly; As for how she dressed up before changing her makeup, there is no way to know, most of it is the kind of red and green Luo skirt that the market likes.

She smiled and bowed, "I've seen Xue Lang and Ming Gong." ”

Xue Chongxun hadn't seen her for almost a year, and although her goose-egg-shaped oval face hadn't changed much, the woman had changed a little when she was older, the childishness on her face had almost taken off, and her figure seemed to be taller, closer to a fair girl. She is not called Xue Chongxun Black Charcoal anymore, if she is still as presumptuous as before in front of Zhang Shuo, I am afraid that Xue Chongxun will be teased by Zhang Shuo again.

The etiquette is much more thoughtful, but Xue Chongxun can feel that her cordial trust in herself has not changed much, compared to other ordinary people, Meng Xiaoyu is a little less in awe in front of him, and a little more sincere, after all, he is an old man.

Xue Chongxun said with a smile: "I haven't looked for a chance to come to see you for a long time, today is when my colleague and friend Zhang Xianggong are resting and going out to hang out together, so I miss the song of the teaching workshop sung by Xiaoyu a little, I don't know if you are unfamiliar?" He casually rambled, and at the same time casually introduced Zhang Shuo as well.

Meng Xiaoyu should have seen Zhang Shuo when she came to the palace before, but after a long time, she may have forgotten it. This Shuiyunjian is not a very famous Qinglou in Chang'an, and Zhang said that he probably hasn't been here.

Zhang Shuo also casually greeted: "I have admired the name of the little lady for a long time." ”

"Zhang Xianggong said that I am not the most popular among the water clouds, let alone make you admire in Chang'an City for a long time." Meng Xiaoyu laughed briskly, and then turned back to answer Xue Chongxun's words, "It's not unfamiliar, you can still sing." Isn't it popular lately to dance in the Moon Palace?,That's what I'm going to do too.。 ”

Xue Chongxun walked to the table, and Zhang Shuo made a mutual concession, then sat down separately, and as soon as he sat down, he said: "Okay, sing us a song "Sauvignon Blanc" first, I can't wait to hear it." ”

Meng Xiaoyu said coquettishly: "That song, I'm so old." ”

Xue Chongxun said with a smile: "It's the old song that tastes good." ”

"Then you wait, I'll go get something out." Meng Xiaoyu turned around and walked into the warm pavilion, and after a while, he took out a pipa, and then sat down on the cork chair next to him, bowing his head to adjust the strings. Xue Chongxun sat up straight, looking very listening, Zhang Shuo stopped laughing and talking when he saw this, and sat with a smile.

After a while, after a few high and low pipa sounds, she could hear Meng Xiaoyu's pure and crisp voice singing, she really had a good voice.

"Polyester blue feather, the sea is tilting, how to break the peach island is reluctant, acacia green willow camp. People are fluttering, shadows are lonely, books are broken and the rulers are light, and bitter dreams linger in vain. Lustful, difficult to love......"

Gradually, Xue Chongxun was intoxicated by the lingering sadness but beautiful atmosphere alone, but Zhang Shuo still did not change his face, in his opinion, Meng Xiaoyu was beautiful and had a sweet voice, but it could only be regarded as okay, and the courtesans in the palace Qinglou were almost like that. It's just that Xue Chongxun prefers this courtesan, Zhang Shuo naturally won't say anything, and he has no interest in wanting to know what is special about Meng Xiaoyu that can make Xue Chongxun praise her so much.

After a song, Meng Xiaoyu asked, "What else do you want to hear", Xue Chongxun came back to his senses from that unique feeling, paused and said, "Zhang Xianggong ordered a song." ”

Zhang said and excused: "Casual and casual, I don't have much to do with music." ”

Meng Xiaoyu really plucked the strings at will, and it became a light and graceful tone. Xue Chongxun saw that there were crisp snacks, nuts and other foods on the table, as well as a pot of wine, so he lifted the wine jug and poured two glasses, Zhang said that he was busy reaching out to pick it up, Xue Chongxun said: "You and I don't have to be polite." Zhang Shuo nodded happily.

"It has been a hundred years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and the Juntian Law at the beginning has long existed in name only, but land annexation is an unavoidable problem after any dynasty has been peaceful for too long......"

As soon as Xue Chongxun talked about state affairs, Zhang Shuo coughed lightly, "This ......" He quietly glanced at Meng Xiaoyu who was playing the pipa on the side. In this era, governing people and ruling the small people are two different things, some things are known to everyone in the court, but people outside the circle may not be clear at all.

Xue Chongxun immediately understood, but said disapprehantly: "She may not be able to understand, and if she does, she will not say it." ”

After he said that, he turned his head and asked, "What we said between us, Xiaoyu won't say it to others?" ”

Meng Xiaoyu stopped his fingers and said with a smile: "Don't say it." ”

"Listen, she said she wouldn't spread it, it's fine." Xue Chongxun said indifferently.

Zhang Shuo was stunned, can the words of a courtesan be believed? But now that he is acting in the Qinglou, Zhang said that it is not good to persuade too much, and it is not good to talk too much.

Xue Chongxun saw Zhang Shuo's expression in his eyes, and said quietly: "She is more credible than many colleagues, Zhang Xianggong doesn't have to mind." ”

Zhang Shuo had to nod helplessly: "What Xue Lang said is very true, whether it is a scholar or a businessman, if you have money, you will buy land, and if you don't buy land, the money in your hand is floating money, and it will turn into water at any time." The richer the people, the more ways they operate, and as the days go by, the land will naturally be gradually annexed by some people. Therefore, the population of the world is increasing year by year, but the number of households in the hands of the household department is decreasing day by day, and even the soldiers of the Zhichong Prefecture are often not full. The year before last, Xue Lang and I jointly proposed the official health law, and only then did we think of a way to supplement the domestic armament. ”

Xue Chongxun said: "So I think that the current government military system is no longer suitable for the status quo, and the government has conscripted soldiers from civilian households to Chang'an and other places to 'go up', because the time for the lack of government soldiers has been extended more and more, and it will intensify the dependence of local households on the desertion of local households, and the household registration will be further reduced, which will also increase the burden on the people." ”

The soldiers who were conscripted to Zhechong Mansion were indeed a heavy burden on the people's families, because the soldiers had to bring their own horses, food, straw, and clothes, and the imperial court only issued armor, long weapons, etc., which was equivalent to a family helping the country to raise a strong labor force that was difficult to bring income.

Zhang Shuo nodded in agreement, and said in a deep voice: "In recent years, the market has prospered in commerce and trade, the transportation has been smooth, and the treasury has become more and more ......

"I have an idea, how about Zhang Xianggong listen to it?" Xue Chongxun took the opportunity to release his abacus, "It's better to cancel the previous law, and instead use Guanjian as a standing army, stationed in various governors in the country, and let the sergeants specialize in the army and garrison, and no other diligent training will definitely greatly improve the military strength of our Tang Dynasty." ”

Zhang Shuo quickly realized something, and hurriedly asked: "Chang'an's government soldiers who take turns to go up, what soldiers will be used to replace them?" ”

"The Divine Army." Xue Chongxun said slowly.

Zhang Shuo's face changed suddenly, and he glanced back at Meng Xiaoyu again, but saw that Xue Chongxun was calm and calm, not worried at all.

Xue Chongxun said seriously: "The border army guarding the border pass has gradually formed a hereditary military town, and it has been on the battlefield for a long time with perennial military preparations; On the contrary, the domestic singing and dancing have been leveled, and the training of government soldiers and soldiers has deteriorated. In the long run, there will certainly be a situation in which the armament is heavy on the outside and light on the inside, and the tail will not lose the blessing of the non-social system. Therefore, it is imperative to expand the number of officials and build a standing army, and if they are rich today, with the reform of the household tax law, it is completely possible to raise a group of athletes who are specially used for military equipment. On the other hand, the soldiers of Ochichong Province do not need to be raised, they only need to gather together for training every year during the slack and then go home to cultivate, and only mobilize and recruit them in the event of a large-scale war that lasts for days and months. ”

Zhang Shuo frowned, and did not answer immediately, he knew very well in his heart that what kind of improvement of military strength and the like was not the intention of a drunkard, but that his descendants were stationed in Chang'an in the name of the Centaur Shence Army. ,G