Chapter 19: Prosperity

Zhang said that the upper position was the middle book order, and a change was brewing, and it was the first year of the Apocalypse, so it could be called the "Apocalypse Change". The specific measures and decrees have not yet surfaced, but there are a large number of participants in this kind of reform that has a bearing on the overall situation, and naturally it cannot be hidden, and the reform has not yet begun, and many people in the imperial court have already smelled the news.

At the end of March, Liu An, the new head of the household department and the middle book, arrived in Chang'an, and the Empress Dowager Gao gave her residence, silk, books and other things. Many people understand that Liu An is also one of the important figures in the reform, although the reform of the military system is the core, but the money is required to raise soldiers, and follow-up innovations such as the household registration tax law must also be carried out, and Liu An's main household department plays such a role.

The opposition is not yet apparent, and most are still waiting to see if the new law will affect their interests. At this time, the ruling class was still dominated by gate lords and high-ranking families, and most of the officials at all levels were from the noble family, and in their eyes, the core interests were still the interests of their own families.

If the new law is only to weaken the imperial power, it is a big deal to be scolded by people who are self-endowed with high integrity; But if you say that raising soldiers requires money to increase the burden on the gate lords of the Shi clan, then it will be troublesome, and it is possible that the government decree will become waste paper when it comes out of Chang'an, and it will not be able to be effectively implemented in the locality...... Almost all of the people in the local area who are highly respected and in power are high-ranking families, and most of them are not saints, why do they inexplicably cut their own flesh and weaken their own strength to raise so-called soldiers? There are policies and countermeasures, and the final tax may still be added to the people at the bottom.

It is precisely because of this that land annexation has intensified, and there are no gods who can stop this trend, because the people in the power field are the ones who annex land. Not to mention others, Xue Chongxun's own construction of the "pro-kingdom" and the construction of the "Guangsha Hall" are also annexing land.

…… After Liu An returned to Beijing, he was busy, only went to the Jin Palace, had a banquet, and was busy taking over the household department. In contrast, Xue Chongxun had less to do than them, he promoted two people to come up, and made it clear what he wanted to do, and he didn't have to worry about how to do it. After Liu An took charge of the household department, he could even inquire about the progress of the household department's money bank at the same time, so Xue Chongxun even reduced the burden there.

At present, it seems that he is still quite satisfied, and the rumors of the law change have also been heard, which proves that Zhang Shuo accepted the task given to him. Zhang said what to do, Xue Chongxun just needs to wait for the result. They would first corroborate it in the government hall and a group of bureaucratic circles, and obtain the approval of most of them or be forced to approve them, and then they would write to the court to try to gain the support of the imperial power, and then issue a decree to implement it in the province of GuΓ² Shangshu. The process is more complicated, Xue Chongxun can pay attention to whether the decree is beneficial to him without hurry, and there is also a group of staff members in the pro-kingdom, who will also analyze various court decrees in detail.

Anyifang is also becoming more and more lively, often there are court officials who come to the pro-kingdom to see Xue Chongxun during the day, and Dou Huaizhen has to come to sit almost every day. The prince of the Jin Dynasty has faintly had the style of the Taiping Princess's Mansion in the original town, and the hustle and bustle of the traffic set off the power and prosperity of the Xue family, and only after sunset Xue Chongxun returned to the inner house could he calm down.

Maybe Xue Chongxun was a pessimistic person, even if he saw and heard the peach blossom forest on the shore of Yuhu Lake falling red, and the willow trees were very vivid, but in the bustling and lively spring, he could often think of the cold winter when thousands of trees withered.

After today's duty, he came to the study by the listening rain lake, this small courtyard he still preferred, and he likes to come and sit in his free time. This kind of life is inadvertently in line with the realm of "quiet self-cultivation and simple cultivation of virtue", Xue Chongxun has no reputation for arrogance, luxury, lewdness, and ease outside, probably because he doesn't like banquets very much; In the past, Princess Taiping liked to be lively, often a small banquet on three days and a big banquet on five days, and in the eyes of the world, she was a person of luxury and waste.

The Sun family lives here, and when they know that Xue Chongxun is coming, they will also go to the study to sit and chat for a while.

Xue Chongxun relaxed and read the idle book, did some trivial things, in order to achieve the effect of adjusting his mood and resting, and when he saw that the sky was completely dark, he said goodbye to Sun and went back to the room to rest.

Sun hurriedly persuaded: "Yan'er is in the hospital, and the bedroom is next door to this study, Xue Lang might as well stay, let her fulfill her responsibilities as a wife, and renew the incense for the Xue family......"

Xue Chongxun was stunned and felt a little embarrassed...... He can't help it if the women don't get pregnant. Seeing Sun's expectant gaze, Xue Chongxun responded and agreed.

In fact, Xue Chongxun, the abacus of the Sun family, had already seen it, and it was nothing more than wanting to stabilize their position in the Xue family, but he also understood that people always hope to keep what they have, and they are always looking for a sense of security; He is trying to design a stable position in the imperial court, and the Sun family will also find a way to design a stable position at home, isn't it a truth when you think about it? It's just human nature.

Hearing Xue Chongxun's agreement, Sun immediately showed a satisfied smile.

Xue Chongxun nodded helplessly...... Li Yan'er's name is fifteen years old, and her actual age is less than fifteen years old, because the child at this time is born even if he is one year old. In fact, young girls don't have much demand in that regard, which is why Xue Chongxun doesn't often have sex with the main room, and it is better to meet Cheng Tingyu Wenji and other women who need men's warmth.

But since the Sun family has opened his mouth to keep it, he doesn't want to disappoint her. Although the Tang Dynasty was still inferior to men, the women in the family were still very important people...... For example, the Son of Heaven in the palace, most of the people who can cause him personal safety are people like the queen of the harem, and without the participation of the harem, they want to use extraordinary means to deal with the emperor, and they can't get close at all. Therefore, regardless of the people of heaven, trust is the basic condition for getting married.

When Xue Chongxun walked out of the study, he saw a maid standing at the door, so he said to her: "Go over and tell SΓΉ Pei Niang, I will stay with the princess tonight, let her rest early." ”

The maid curtsied and said "yes" and ran away. When Xue Chongxun turned around, there was just a breeze, and he saw that Sun's shirt was blown by the wind and stuck to his body, and the plump and full outline of his chest was very attractive, so he couldn't help but laugh in a low voice: "Don't adults miss me these days?" ”

Sun's face suddenly turned red, he pulled his clothes and hugged his arms in front of his chest, bowed his head and said, "I'm in the middle of two months, what if I have one?" Xue Lang go over, don't think nonsense. ”

Xue Chongxun nodded "um", but unexpectedly heard Sun Shi a little cramped: "Come on...... It's a long time coming. ”

Xue Chongxun suddenly had bad thoughts when he heard this, and blurted out: "Yan'er doesn't understand anything, and adults don't teach her, why don't you teach her on the spot at this time?" ”

Sun Shi was stunned and said angrily: "You can also think of this kind of thing!" ”

Xue Chongxun observed Sun's face with great interest, and saw that her slight anger was not like pretending, and women in ancient times did care more about etiquette, righteousness and shame......

He didn't force it, but said quietly: "Yan'er has never suffered since she was a child, and she hurt her that day, so I'm afraid I won't be very willing tonight...... You know that I love her more, and when the time comes, she will let me use my tongue to ......"

"Say no more!" Sun stared and stopped, and looked left and right nervously, fortunately, the courtyard was very quiet, except for the wind, there was almost no sound at all, and there were two maids holding the wick behind the door to light the lantern, which was far away. Her eyes almost changed to a pleading look, "Although...... Usually Xue Lang can't be serious, don't say anything. ”

Xue Chongxun said: "I didn't say it in front of others...... Okay, I'll go into the room to wash up and rest, and the adults should rest early. As he spoke, he bowed with his fists in style, and from a distance, his expression and demeanor were like that of a humble gentleman.

He entered Li Yan'er's house and beckoned the maid to bring water to wash his feet. I saw Li Yan'er shrinking into the quilt and looking at herself with a pair of big eyes, looking very innocent.

"Is Yan'er afraid of me?" Xue Chongxun looked back and smiled.

Li Yan'er said in a muffled voice in the quilt: "You are a big black charcoal!" ”

Xue Chongxun was not angry, and with a smile, he put his head in front of the bronze mirror on her dresser and took a photo: "In the past two years, I have rarely practiced martial arts in the sun, and I have become a lot whiter!" ”

"It's still big black charcoal, am I white?" Li Yan'er lifted the quilt and exposed her brain to breathe, her diamond-shaped playful lips were the most lovely, and her light red, delicate and tender lips without rouge were glowing with a soft luster.

Seeing her staring at herself, Xue Chongxun understood that Li Yan'er was not really afraid of herself, she had always spoiled her on weekdays and never been fierce to her, she was not afraid at all, on the contrary, she was even more afraid of her mother.

Xue Chongxun is not as old-fashioned as other scholars, and he doesn't care about any family rules and etiquette, and he is happy to have his wife so carefree. It's still good to be with Li Yan'er, and he always feels a lot younger.

Sure enough, after a few idle words between the two, Li Yan'er forgot all about the panic, and said aggrievedly: "Why do you have to hurt others to be happy?" ”

Xue Chongxun said patiently: "After a while, you will understand everything. ”

She opened her mouth and was about to say something, but suddenly closed her mouth again and looked behind Xue Chongxun with a strange expression, Xue Chongxun looked back and saw that it was Sun, and hurriedly said, "Why do you ...... adults?"

Sun's face was crimson and his eyes were flustered, but he pulled his face and said seriously: "You husband and wife are really fooling around!" It's been almost two years since I got married, and it's still a joke? Chongxun should also introspect, you are the prince who holds the authority of the country, why don't you have a proper shape at home? ”

Li Yan'er covered her mouth and smiled, looking gloating. Xue Chongxun was stunned and said: "Why did you suddenly put up a shelf, I don't mess around, and I have to take political classes at home...... Is it impossible to talk about the way of Confucius and Mencius? ”

After he was surprised, he quickly returned to normal, and said happily: "You want to teach us the way of husband and wife?" ”

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