Empress Changsun sat down and sat down on the side, "Such a thick book is made of paper, and there are people who want to say ten times of money." ”

Li Shimin shook his head and said: "Not necessarily, the value of paper lies in the fact that it can be written, but it is rare to print words on both sides of the page. ”

Empress Eldest Sun frowned and said, "It's a bit of a waste." ”

Li Shimin put down the book in his hand, "I don't like the story in the book, a good man, writing this kind of love and hatred, why doesn't he write about loyalty to the monarch and serving the country, or galloping on the battlefield?" Moreover, only half of the Red Mansion was printed in this book, but unfortunately I have already read all of them. ”

Empress Eldest Sun had a smile on her eyebrows, and she had already finished reading it when Li Yue asked her to send it. "Your Majesty, why didn't you let Zhang Yang write the story of the heroes and heroes of all walks of life who calmed the world?"

Li Shimin sighed disappointed.

A piece of paper that can't be written is naturally worthless, and it can make more money just by selling paper, if you want to say that Zhang Yang is smart, he still has the means, if you want to say that this child is not smart, now it seems that he is buying and returning the pearl.

In March of the sixth year of Zhenguan, the news of Gaochang came, and Adalan sent the news that he refused the summons of Tian Khan.

Fang Xuanling and eldest grandson Wuji were very worried.

Ju Wentai and his son were escorted to Gaochang, where they were hanged alive in the sun by tens of thousands of people from the Western Regions, and some even cut off the air-dried meat and took it home to eat.

It's really eating its flesh raw, and hating it to the bone.

"Didn't he say anything other than refuse?"

The eldest grandson Wuji handed the parchment roll to Fang Xuanling, "There is indeed nothing else." ”

Fang Xuanling confirmed again, "We sent King Gaochang back, why did he refuse?" Is this really sent by Gao Chang? ”

"It was sent by someone from the Ministry of War who personally went to Gaochang, there will be no mistake?"

Fang Xuanling put down the parchment roll in discouragement, "What should I do now?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji held his forehead, "It was the arrangement of the Ministry of Rites to send Adalan to Gaochang at the beginning. ”

Fang Xuanling frowned and said, "Zhao Guogong means ......"

The eldest grandson Wuji stroked his beard and said, "Call Xu Jingzong." ”

"Whoa."

With Li Baiyao, this guy solves the miscellaneous affairs of the Ministry of Rites, including writing chapters, summarizing the affairs of the Ministry of Rites and reporting to Zhongshu Province, Xu Jingzong has been in a very good mood recently, and he is either sleeping in the government office or going out to drink with Zhang Daxiang all day long, and the relationship between several people in the Ministry of Rites is getting better and better.

"Brother Xu? Wake up. ”

Hearing Zhang Elephant's urging, Xu Jingzong raised his head sleepily, "What's the matter?" ”

Lying on the table, Xu Jingzong saw a Zhongshu provincial official and immediately understood.

In the early days, I heard that Gao Chang's letter had arrived.

Xu Jingzong straightened his clothes and listened to the little official explain his intentions.

According to the idea of Zhongshu Province, the DPRK sent Ju Wentai and his son back to Gaochang, and even if it was for the sake of Tian Khan, the general of the Gaochang garrison, Adalan, plus the matter of escorting people to Gaochang, it was reasonable that Adalan should not refuse like this.

But they were wrong, Adalan was Zhang Yang's man.

Xu Jingzong followed people all the way to Zhongshu Province, and met Fang Xuanling and the eldest grandson Wuji.

Now many powers in the court are handed over to Zhongshu Province, Fang Xuanling, the eldest grandson Wuji, and Wei Zheng are the most prominent figures in the court.

"Xu Jingzong! What is Adalan? ”

As soon as he entered, he heard the question of the eldest grandson Wuji, Xu Jingzong bowed his head and saluted, "What does Zhao Guogong mean by this?" ”

"Why did Adalan refuse to be summoned by the Heavenly Khan!"

Eldest Sun Wuji asked again.

Xu Jingzong arched his hand and said: "Back to Zhao Guogong, Adalan was originally a Tuyuhun courtier, and when he asked him to go to Gaochang, Prince Gaochang nodded and agreed, and the other party also recommended himself, at that time, the Ministry of Rites didn't think so much." ”

Seeing that the eldest grandson Wuji still had a suspicious look, Xu Jingzong sighed, and then explained: "Zhao Guo suspects that the lower officials are making an obstruction? ”

"The old man didn't think so."

The eldest grandson Wuji said.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Jingzong said suddenly: "Xiaguan has the courage to say that the Ministry of Rites sent Adalan to help Gaochang at the beginning, but now that it has ended up in this situation, the Ministry of Rites doesn't want to see it, and besides, if Adalan guards Gaochang now, if he accepts His Majesty's summons, wouldn't it be better for everyone to be happy, and Xiaguan may be rewarded in it?" ”

"Is it appropriate for the lower officials to do these things for the sake of the society and to repay the king, just because Adalan refused?"

Xu Jingzong raised his head this time and looked directly at the eldest grandson Wuji.

Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "Zhao Guogong is just asking, don't mind too much." ”

"The lower official has resigned." Xu Jingzong waved his sleeves and left.

In Zhongshu Province, the two of them still looked solemn.

"What does Zhao Guogong think?" Fang Xuanling asked in a low voice.

"After a year to do this, the old man always feels that there is a master behind this Adalan." The eldest grandson, Wuji, lowered his voice.

"Ju Wentai and his son are extremely stupid, even if it is not Adalan, the DPRK and China will win Gaochang sooner or later, sooner or later."

"At present, Gaochang can only slowly figure it out, and it takes a lot of twists and turns."

It is really rare to see the frustrated expression on the face of the eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling looked at it with a smile: "Zhao Guogong doesn't have to care about temporary gains and losses, and Gaochang will be Datang after all in the future." ”

On a street corner in Chang'an City, dozens of men are sitting cross-legged on the ground picking up millet rice, and the sound of chopsticks touching the bowl is clearly audible.

Zhang Yang looked at this scene with his hands.

When these people all ate and stood up, Cheng Chu said silently: "Have you eaten enough?" ”

"I'm full."

The crowd shouted in unison.

Cheng Chumo nodded after listening, "Those people are inhumane!" I heard that now they have all gone to the Youzhou area, brothers, can this be endured? ”

"I can't bear it!"

The crowd shouted again.

Cheng Chumo's big eyes glared, "Go now, catch everyone back, and you must be rewarded for catching them alive." ”

"Whoa!"

A group of men wiped their mouths with their sleeves after eating, and left together.

Not far away, there were two officers and soldiers looking and pointing from a distance.

Zhang Yang bumped Cheng Chumo's arm, "Are those officers and soldiers all right?" ”

Cheng Chumo snorted coldly: "What a certain person does is to eliminate harm for the people. ”

"That's right."

Zhang Yang mentioned the basket of meat and vegetables he had just bought, "Then it's nothing, I'll go home and cook first." ”

"Wait."

"What's the matter with Brother Chumo?"

"My old guy said he wanted you to smoke?"

Zhang Yang frowned and said incomprehensibly: "I have always had no grievances or enmity with the general. ”

Cheng Chumo nodded, "There is indeed no injustice and no hatred, but your kid is too loser, what kind of books are you selling?" I finally earned some money, but I lost it. ”

"This business is my own, and I didn't let the general lose money."

Cheng Chumo snorted coldly: "It's a person who didn't lose money, it's a good person who does business with my Cheng family, you can be shameless, my old goods can't be shameless, don't sell it like this in the future, otherwise ......"

"Otherwise, what's wrong?"

"Otherwise, my old man will come and meet you in person."

"Thank you Brother Chumo for telling me, I'll leave first." Zhang Yang arched his hand again.

As soon as I walked to the door, I heard Aunt Wang tell Li Yue about Li Shimin's reaction when she saw the Red Mansion, and also ordered that neither Hongwen Hall nor Guozijian could include this book.

The Water Margin told by Cheng Chumo is a story of a group of heroes who do not give in to oppression and rebellion, and Dream of Red Mansions is a beautiful and broken tragic story.

Come to think of it, neither of these stories is what Li Shimin likes.

Zhang Yang walked into the house with a basket of vegetables.

Li Yue looked into the basket curiously, "What are you going to eat today?" ”

"I bought some bamboo shoots and radishes, which I can eat with stewed meat."

"Hmm." Li Yue smiled happily, and then went on to cut the paper on the table.

Her pamphlet has been used for the third time, but she doesn't know where the first two books have been hidden by her, in addition to recording the knowledge points she has learned, she also has the habit of writing a diary.

Pick up the bear lying on the edge of the earthen stove and throw it into the firewood room.

There is still some charcoal in the earthen stove, which is always warm here, it likes to lie on its stomach in warm places, and it also has the smell of sawdust that it likes.

"Husband, what book will we print next time?"

"It's still the Red Mansion."

"Not changing?"

Glancing at his daughter-in-law's puzzled eyes, Zhang Yang nodded, "It's still the Red Mansion, don't change it." ”

After the meat is blanched, it will be simmered for a while, and the bamboo shoot stew should be boiled for an hour or two, and then some radishes will be added.

Sitting by the earthen stove, Zhang Yang picked up a map and took out another book.

This book was taken from the Chongwen Palace, which contains a lot of books from the former Sui Dynasty, and if you look closely, these books are actually very well classified, and even some of the more remote books are not even available in the country.

From geography to the Book of Medicine, from the Book of Medicine to the Book of Literacy and Interpretation, there are even books such as craftsmen.

The book in his hand is the specific location of the small countries in the Western Regions recorded by the former Sui.

Spread out the map and mark the locations according to the records in the scroll.

The bear came over again, lying on the edge of the earthen stove with its eyes closed.

"You're really not afraid of roasting yourself?"

As if he understood the words, the bear shook his head, afraid that he was really going to become a sperm.

Don't look at it now, it's still small, it's strong after being fed with food for so long, and its hair is very good.

Now Li Yue can't hold it anymore.

Pushed the bear lying on the ground so that it didn't get too close to the fire.

Zhang Yang continued to mark the map, the Western Regions began from the Han Dynasty Xiaowu, there were 36 countries, in the south of Wusun, there are mountains in the north and south, the most famous of which is the Tianshan Mountains.

More than 6,000 miles from east to west, from Yumen, Yangguan to Green Ridge.

The small countries in the Western Regions are mainly distributed in the Tarim Basin, the Turpan Basin and the edge of the Junggar Basin in the north, and these small countries are near the oasis, and the prosperity of a small country is also related to the oasis.

Oases in the Western Regions are scarce and a very important resource.

Most wars also depart from the Oasis.

In the book, it is recorded that the Han Dynasty recorded the development of the Western Regions, Gaochang, Jiaohe, and Tianshan, which were the basis for the prosperity of trade in the Western Regions.

In the past, small countries such as Rouran and Gaoche were also included in Gaochang.

The aroma of stewed meat filled the courtyard, and it was the meal, and Li Shimin came again.

An emperor comes to the house every day to eat, is this like a word?

Zhang Yang brought the food to the table, and he didn't bother to salute, after all, he was so familiar with the emperor, so he still said politely: "It's all some home-cooked side dishes, and I hope Your Majesty won't dislike it." ”

Li Shimin sat down very unceremoniously, picked up a piece of stewed meat and put it in his mouth and chewed it.

Li Yue sensibly served a bowl of millet rice, "Father, please eat." ”

"Hmm." Li Shimin nodded and took the rice bowl, and picked up a piece of radish in the stew.

The husband and wife just stood on the side, the emperor didn't speak, and it was not easy to sit down and eat together, and he didn't have the habit of eating at the same table.

Li Shimin glanced at the bear, "This animal can be slaughtered in a few more days, and its fur is not bad." ”

Zhang Yang smiled bitterly: "If Your Majesty likes fur, I can let people send some to the palace, this animal can't be killed." ”

"Why can't you kill it?"

Zhang Yang arched his hand and said: "If you raise it, take care of the family and take care of the hospital." ”

"Housekeeping? You can't recruit a few guards. ”

"This animal has been raised, and one bear is enough to withstand ten adult men, and it saves money."

"You kid has a lot of money, but I see why you sell books so out of tune."

"What does it mean to be out of tune?"

After eating a bowl of millet rice, Li Shimin put down the dishes and chopsticks, "Okay, your own silver has nothing to do with me, I originally wanted to go to see my father and the emperor, and come to see Yue'er on the way." ”

Seeing his father's slightly meaningful gaze, Li Yue saluted solemnly, "Everything is fine with my daughter." ”

"I read the book you sold, it was about the story of the Red Mansion, and there were some things in the book that were not on the table, I knew that you were a storyteller, and you could also write some stories of loyalty to the country."

"Your Majesty, the story of the Red Chamber is not so unrelevant."

"Do you think the scholars would like this kind of story?"

There is no difference between scheming with the emperor and looking for death, Zhang Yang said helplessly: "Your Majesty has taught you a lesson." ”

For the emperor, except for the books that are useful to the society, other books can be dispensed with.

You are strong, you are strong, and the breeze blows on the hills.

You are horizontal, and the bright moon shines on the river.

Calm and calm.

Li Shimin took another cup of tea and blew the tea leaves.

In other people's homes, you Li Shimin are more comfortable than the master's family.

"Have you heard about Gaochang?"

Hearing the question, Zhang Yang replied: "The minister has been busy sorting out books in the Chongwen Hall recently, but he hasn't heard anything?" What happened to Gao Chang? ”

"The general of the Gaochang garrison refused my summons."

"Is there such a thing?"

Li Shimin nodded, "What do you think?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister thought that Xu Jingzong should be allowed to lead 3,000 troops to Gaochang and slap him twice, but he didn't give face to Tian Khan, and he wanted to let him know my Tang Guowei, make him tremble, make him surrender, and let him stop making mistakes."

After listening to and enjoying the words, Li Shimin took a sip of tea, "This generous word, but let Xu Jingzong lead the troops to Gaochang, why don't you go." ”

"Your Majesty, I am a scholar, and I will not lead troops to war."

"Xu Jingzong is also a scholar."

"The minister often hears Xu Shilang's bold words that he wants to lay down thousands of miles of mountains and rivers for His Majesty, and his heart has great ambitions and great careers, and His Majesty should also give people a chance to display their ambitions."

"Opportunity?"

"Let him try it in the Western Regions."

"Hehe, I naturally know what Xu Jingzong has to do, maybe he will find an excuse to escape back halfway to the Western Regions."

Zhang Yang was melancholy for a long time, "Your Majesty knows people and makes good use of them, and admires them." ”

"Why did Xu Jingzong offend you?"

(End of chapter)