Chapter 172: Success in a Hundred Battles

Chapter 1247 Success in a hundred battles

Only the tiger can comfort the lion.

Master Xuanzang and Sun Shenxian were the other two tigers in the political ecology of the Tang Dynasty.

Master Xuanzang wished he could pass away immediately, and Taoist Master Sun also made it clear that he would definitely die too.

Since both tigers are mortal, it would not be surprising if Li Zhi, the lion, dies.

Li Zhi, who came out of Tai Hospital, looked much calmer.

Sitting on the carriage, he saw all of Chang'an in one day under Yun Chu's guidance... In fact, Li Zhi saw all of Chang'an in his dream.

After taking the old god's medicine, he started to doze off as soon as the carriage started to move. Ruichun was worried that the emperor could not sleep well, so he ordered the carriage to stop, but Li Zhi woke up immediately and ordered the carriage to continue moving.

Not only that, he was obviously sleeping. If Yunchu stopped introducing Chang'an, he would wake up immediately...

Looking at Li Zhi who was sleeping soundly on the giant bear with his hands in his sleeves, Yunchu had no choice but to point to the Qujiang Pond not far away and said: "From here onwards is the front garden of Chang'an. I am going to sit there." Qujiang Pond expands the scale of artificial fish breeding, plants lotus and lotus roots in the shallows to the west, and raises ducks and geese on the water. Although it is not a large-scale operation, it is better than nothing.

Changes in the world cannot happen overnight. There is always a slow process. Today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today. Over time, big things will be accomplished..."

"Since Taizong, our Tang Dynasty has been based on agriculture. I think this is right. I also believe that it should be based on agriculture now. However, the agriculture-based approach I mentioned is not the same as the agriculture-based approach that Your Majesty understands. Not the same.

The agriculture I am talking about is not simply farming that is all about growing grains. The agriculture I understand is to develop as many cash crops as possible while ensuring the satisfaction of grains. The cash crops I am talking about are melons and pears. Peach, cotton, and various livestock breeding.

The price of grain is very wrong, because the current price of grain is not consistent with the work of farmers. A seller of Hu cakes can earn about six guans a year in Chang'an. This money can buy enough for a family of six in Chang'an. There is still a lot of surplus food for the whole year, and a farmer cannot guarantee enough food for a family of six with his own efforts.

Not to mention the people doing other things in Chang'an City.

Everyone knows that today's grain prices are not good for farmers, but no one is willing to speak out for farmers. The government has been deliberately suppressing grain prices over the years. After all, low grain prices are also a reflection of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the strength of the people.

My ministers are actually very afraid of the phenomenon that city people are getting richer and farmers are getting poorer.

It's easy for hatred to arise.

Since ancient times, the poor have had a natural hatred for the rich. If this hatred is allowed to spread, the city will be happy, the city will be gloomy, and the hatred will last forever. What will happen if people outside the city want to enter the city and enjoy the same blessings as the people in the city?

Grain prices cannot be relaxed for a while. So, should we encourage farmers to grow some rapeseed and cotton and sell them for money? The prices of these things cannot be restricted... let alone official sales as before. …”

Yun Chu couldn't figure out whether the emperor was asleep or not, and the originally serious duet gradually turned into a casual chat mode.

The emperor's carriage was extremely spacious. The emperor plus a palace maid, a giant bear, Rui Chun standing in the corner of the carriage, and Yun Chu sitting at the door.

When Yun Chu stopped speaking, the emperor's eyelids began to tremble, and Yun Chu had no choice but to continue: "It is better to defend the people than to defend the Sichuan. Although the original meaning of this sentence is to refer to public opinion, if it is expanded, it means 'defending the people is better than guarding the rivers. Sichuan' is not just what the people say.

I even think that the main reason for the endless succession of dynasties is that the imperial court does not regard the people as its own people, but only treats them as cattle and horses. Your Majesty often regards himself as the owner of cattle and horses, and officials often regard themselves as shepherds. Military generals prefer He regards himself as His Majesty's eagle dog.

Since they are not in the same group, once the imperial court is in trouble, who will fight to the death for the imperial court?

The common people are always the majority. Since His Majesty has been in power for more than 20 years, the world has been at peace. The soldiers have wiped out all the unsubordinate countries. Under the Qing Dynasty, the population of the Tang Dynasty has almost doubled. For example, in Chang'an, the population is so dense that there is almost no place to stand.

When the population increases, there will be more officials, and when there are more officials, there will be more disputes.

At this moment, if Your Majesty still insists that the people are just cattle and sheep, then the cost of Your Majesty's governance of the world will increase greatly, and at the same time, it will also give great opportunities to some people with evil intentions..."

Yun Chu was talking incessantly, and Emperor Li Zhi leaned his head on Gong E's arms and fell asleep. I don't know if he was listening, but Li Zhi's breathing was long and he seemed very calm.

When the carriage entered Xingqing Palace, Yun Chu was about to get off the carriage, but unexpectedly Li Zhi opened his eyes quietly at this moment, looked at Yun Chu and said: "I slept very well just now, and my heart has calmed down. When I was dreaming before, , I just remember that your mouth is opening, but I can't hear your voice. Today is very good. I heard your voice. This voice makes me very comfortable...

It’s just that a lot of suggestions are just opinions from one family and sound like bullshit.

Since I have entrusted Chang'an to you, if you fart in Chang'an, others can only listen, and the area around you is only a hundred miles away. Even if you make Chang'an stink, it will only be a small corner.

Remember, you can only fart in Chang'an, don't let me smell your stench somewhere else. "

Yun Chu heard this and paid homage with great respect...

The emperor's visit to Chang'an brought Chang'an great benefits. In industry, the door to ingenious and lewd skills was opened, and in agriculture, the court's control over farmers was relaxed.

This has far exceeded Yun Chu's purpose this time. At the same time, he also knows that the reason for such an effect is entirely due to the emperor's personal trust in him, which can be called grace.

Under the circumstances where Li Zhi cannot be killed and the Tang Dynasty cannot be overthrown, this is already the best policy that Yun Chu, a local official, can get.

Even if Li Zhi was killed and the Tang Dynasty was overthrown, if Yun Chu was not the emperor, Chang'an would not receive such a favor.

Yun Chu realized that he could not change everyone, but he was proud enough to let the millions of people in Chang'an, a small piece of land, loosen some of the ropes.

Perhaps, this is a small step for Chang'an, a big step in history.

From now on, Chang'an will truly grow wings and soar in this time and space.

When Ruichun sent Yun Chu away, he sighed and said, "Are you satisfied now? ”

Yun Chu smiled and said, "Your Majesty treats me as a national hero, and I will repay you as a national hero."

Rui Chun nodded with emotion and said, "It should be so. Today, it may be a disaster for His Majesty, but it may also be a new life. Don't let him down."

Yun Chu was about to nod when he saw Xue Rengui coming over aggressively. Yun Chu was about to salute with his fists, but he was hit by Xue Rengui's heavy punch on the stomach, which made his waist bend immediately. It took him a long time to stand up straight and said to Xue Rengui, who had curly beard and hair, "It's fast, but I don't have much strength."

Xue Rengui clenched his fist and said, "If you dare to use me like this again, I will fight you to death!"

Yun Chu looked at Xue Rengui, who finally thought things through, and smiled, "You can't beat me."

Xue Rengui said, "Who wants to fight you? I'm talking about a fight to the death! ”

Yun Chu said: "You can't beat me in a fight to the death. Even if you bring all your personal soldiers, you are still not my opponent."

Xue Rengui said disdainfully: "Just you?"

Yun Chu nodded and said: "Old Xue, within three years, let alone you, even if I have all my skills, I can only use them for fighting. I'm afraid I can't rely on these skills to charge into battle."

Xue Rengui said in confusion: "Is this the secret that His Majesty doesn't allow you to tell?"

Yun Chu nodded and said: "Not only is the power of that thing earth-shattering, it can destroy ten miles in an instant."

Xue Rengui looked into Yun Chu's eyes and said: "How does it compare with the Mo Dao soldiers?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "It's just a piece of trash. "

Hearing this, Xue Rengui turned around and left. He punched Yun Chu, which was considered revenge for being teased by him today. He would never mention this matter again.

He felt that he had more important things to do. Yun Chu was only half a military general. His son and disciples seemed to be able to live well without taking the path of military honors. His Xue family was different. If he left the army, he would no longer have the possibility of bringing honor to his family.

As for the previous hope that his son could become a civil official, it was just talk. Let his son first train a slick heart here with Yun Chu, and then talk about other things.

It's not possible now. There may be a big change in the army. If you can't get the upper hand in this big change, no matter how hard you try in the future, you will be inferior to others.

Yun Chu rubbed his aching stomach and watched Xue Rengui leave in a hurry, with a smile between his eyebrows.

When it got dark, Xingqing Palace became brighter. Carts of wine and carts of Carts of fruits, carts of exquisite display dishes made outside the palace, carts of various exquisite utensils, groups of gorgeously dressed singing girls, groups of dancers who have already put on makeup, and groups of musicians holding various musical instruments. Entered from the side door of Xingqing Palace.

At this time, countless luxurious carriages were lined up at the main entrance of Xingqing Palace. The people sitting in the carriages were all the most important men and women in Chang'an City. They were either wearing high hats and robes, with misty hair and cloud-like hair, or wearing purple clothes and jade belts, with rings and pendants jingling.

Just wait for the order from the ceremonial officer standing solemnly at the entrance of Xingqing Palace, and then you can call your name to enter the royal palace.

Yun Chu glanced at the direction of Dongshan, where the moon had not yet risen.

When the moon rises in Dongshan, it is time for the feast to begin.

Lu Xiu, Lu Zhaolin, and Yang Jiong hurried over. Yun Chu looked behind and did not find the shadow of the Wu brothers.

Lu Zhaolin, who was always smart, immediately said: "The Wu brothers are guests tonight. ”

Yun Chu said: "How can a person avoid danger and seek good fortune all his life?"

Yang Jiong said: "Such a person is not in a position to take on important responsibilities."

Yun Chu smiled and said: "Very good, after this, the queen will also look at the Wu brothers in this way."

Lu Xiu whispered: "Being too smart is not a good thing. Your Majesty still wants the ministers to be upright and aboveboard."

Yun Chu looked at Lu Xiu with regret and said: "Being upright and aboveboard, how difficult it is."

Lu Xiu whispered: "Lu Xiu, from today on, you should hold the original and keep the one, persevere, and show yourself upright and aboveboard."

Yun Chu smiled and said: "There are thousands of ways, but you chose the most difficult one."

A ceremonial officer came to Yun Chu and saluted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has finished bathing, the wine pool has been filled with wine, the plates have been set, the seats have been arranged, the musicians, singing girls, dancers, and actors are in place, and the moon will come out in three quarters, it's time for the guests to enter. ”

Yun Chu said: “Six hundred seats, how many are still vacant?”

The ceremonial officer bowed and said: “All seats are occupied.”

Yun Chu said indifferently: "Arrange the seats of the Wu brothers to the furthest positions."

Lu Zhaolin smiled and said: "Since they don't want to get involved in Chang'an's affairs, it makes sense to stay away."

Yun Chu glanced at Lu Zhaolin who was gloating about his misfortune and said, "It has nothing to do with those. There are six hundred guests. Only their brothers have not spent any money."