Chapter 299 Chang'an Daming Palace
The nine-one highland is the main vein of Longshan, where the dragon head is located, "the head is twenty feet high", and the terrain is very high. Standing in the Hanyuan Hall of the Daming Palace, looking south, you can see the entire Chang'an City.
However, the current Daming Palace was built more than ten years earlier than in history, but in terms of scale, it is much smaller.
In fact, this is normal. As long as the main palace is completed, the emperor can be in charge of politics, and the concubines can live in the harem, and then add palaces and halls in the future.
Therefore, on September 15, His Majesty Li Er began to rule the Zichen Palace and all the officials congratulated him, which marked the completion of the new palace and the transfer of the political center.
After destroying Gaochang and moving into the new palace, he was no longer suffering from the moisture and coldness, His Majesty Li Er was of course very happy.
Although the scale is still unsatisfactory, money is coming, and subsequent construction is not difficult.
After reading Xu Qilin's report, His Majesty Li Er was even more happy. The management of Gansu and Suzhou made his prediction that it was more than enough to support the troops garrison in the Western Regions.
Moreover, according to the report of Wang Fangyi, the governor of Xizhou, the local area has been stable. According to next year's farming plan, the food and supplies of 20,000 to 30,000 troops will be able to be solved after the autumn harvest.
Thirty thousand troops stationed in the Western Regions are enough to suppress the Western Turks and the small countries in the Western Regions. In other words, in a year, the Western Prefecture will be able to be self-sufficient and no longer have to drag down the central government's finances.
Under the demonstration of Ganzhou, the neighboring Liangzhou (now Wuwei) began to follow suit. In addition to profiting from the Silk Road trade, he also submitted a petition to pull cotton seeds and plant them on a large scale next year.
Judging from these reports, the exhibition situation in Hexi is very good. However, they are all suffering from the shortage of population and have applied to the court to immigrate from Guanzhong.
Since the construction of Ganzhou started, there have been more than 10,000 immigrants in Guanzhong. In addition, the "city-based" slaves and Hu people still cannot meet Ganzhou's population needs.
But the exhibition in Ganzhou is obvious to all, and the preferential policies for immigrants are also very attractive. If immigrants are allowed to choose freely, it will most likely be Ganzhou.
His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but gently stroke his forehead, considering whether to use coercive means to decide where the immigrants will go. Otherwise, Su and Liang prefectures, plus Xizhou, would not be able to compete with Ganzhou in any case.
Of course, Xu Qilin's report also provided a solution. That is, plundering foreign countries and captives in war; and the other is the policy of naturalizing the Tang Dynasty to attract foreign immigrants.
In the early Tang Dynasty, which was open and inclusive, the argument that "if not one of our race, their hearts will be different" was not mainstream, but discrimination against the Hu people was common.
Therefore, even those who had official positions in the Tang Dynasty, such as Asunasmo, Asunaser, Cybha Heli and others. The court recognized them as Tang people, and they also considered themselves Tang people, but there was no solemn ceremony to confirm them.
This is not OK! Xu Qilin mentioned the conditions and procedures for naturalization in his report, and wrote a draft oath to ask His Majesty Li Er to decide.
His Majesty Li Er had no objection to this, but he had some doubts about the need to relax this policy and apply it to other Hu people in the Tang Dynasty.
Although the introduction of "city registration" solved the problem that the court had to allocate land to good people.
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 farmers' enthusiasm for farming.
As for the prisoners of war and the plunder of foreign countries, His Majesty Li Er felt that there was no room for implementation. Gaochang had been destroyed, so how could there be any war around him? If a war really happened, he issued an order to not kill the prisoners, that's it.
While thinking about it, weighing the pros and cons, Ma Da Secret signed up and presented the latest report.
When His Majesty Li Er saw the signature in the report, he smiled faintly and opened it without caring about it.
After reading a few words, His Majesty Li Er's face became severe and he frowned.
It turned out that this was the report of the Governor General of the Governor General of Gan, saying that an assassin entered the house of Xu governor Xu for assassination. Although he searched the city and checked the city gates, he finally failed to catch the murderer.
Entering the palace for assassination?! His Majesty Li Er was very shocked and furious at this surprise.
How long has it been since the assassination of a court official? Especially when the world is peaceful, such a sensational thing will happen.
Xu Qilin did not talk about this in the report, which shows that he was also confused and did not know who wanted to kill him. At the same time, he was also afraid that when he mentioned it in the report, it would inevitably cause concern among relatives in the capital.
"Binwang, you have read this memorial." His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and handed the memorial to Ma Zhou.
Ma Zhou took it and looked at it, and his face changed. He pondered for a moment and bowed, "Your Majesty, this matter is quite serious, but there is no clue to the investigation."
His Majesty Li Er slightly said, "It is because there are not many clues that Qi Lin did not write it into the report. The body shape and appearance of the assassin under his eyes were like looking for a needle in a haystack."
Ma Zhou thought for a while and said with a wry smile: "Xu Cheng still has to do this matter himself. He should know the most who has a grudge against him and who has a grudge against him."
His Majesty Li Er pondered for a while and said, "He has no experience in investigating, so I am afraid it will be difficult to get anything. In this way, I will send a good investigator from Jingzhao Prefecture to Ganzhou to assist."
"So great." Ma Dami agreed: "The guards around Xu Cheng are not strong enough, and it seems that someone can be sent to protect them."
Li Er's Majesty said, "I will draw the elite from the thousand cavalry, and several names are enough."
As he said that, His Majesty Li Er put away the report and said, "This matter cannot be circulated outside the world, so as not to know about Xu Chongrong."
Ma Zhou bowed to take the order, but knew that His Majesty Li Er was not just afraid that Xu Chongrong would worry about his brother, but was afraid that there would be a deeper conspiracy in it.
When Ma Zhou retreated, His Majesty Li Er thought for a long time and was a little upset, so he got up and left the palace and walked around the palace.
Xu Qilin has no intention of returning to Beijing yet. Should he transfer him back in advance? Anyway, Ganzhou's business strategy is already mature, and changing to Xiao Gui and Cao Sui's official will not have much impact.
His Majesty Li Er thought about it, but it was difficult to make a decision for a moment.
Perhaps it was because of habit, and when he looked up unknowingly, His Majesty Li Er was now not far from Bingxia Palace. Although he had changed his new palace, the name inside was basically maintained, which was also easy to remember.
Through the flower window on the wall, His Majesty Li Er saw a figure jumping in the courtyard, very agile and flexible.
Haha, His Majesty Li Er recognized Sun Buer as a girl without looking at her face. This girl has improved her skills and looks very good at fighting.
After thinking for a moment, His Majesty Li Er knew that Xiao Zhao had entered the palace. This summer vacation was long enough. Xu Hui had been talking about it these two days, saying that Xiao Zhao was lazy and couldn't come back!
As for homework, a little girl doesn’t have to be so tight. His Majesty Li Er is not strict with this. In his opinion, Xiao Zhao and Yizi have enough cultural level, so there is no problem in reading and writing. It depends on their talent when reciting poems and writing essays.
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er's dissatisfaction with Xu Hui was just joking and comforting: It is enough to have a talented woman in the Xu family, so let other women in the world have a chance to become famous!
Thinking about Xiao Zhao being scolded by his sister in the hall, His Majesty Li Er couldn't bear it, so hesitated for a moment and stepped into Bingxia Palace.
Sun Buer was already tall and tall, and at the age of thirteen, among the women at that time, he was already considered an adult.
Seeing His Majesty Li Er, Sun Buer quickly stopped the move and ran over to bow and bow: "The civilian girl has seen His Majesty."
"Forget it, forgot it." His Majesty Li Er smiled. He liked Sun Buer very much, and always sighed in his heart, when will his own rhinoceros grow so strong?
Sun Buer often went to the palace, and even saw the emperor, concubines, and princesses. He was less cowardly than before, but he was 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, "Alang is not here, I have learned it from Master Wu in my family."
"No, your skills are getting stronger." His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile and joked: "You are thirteen years old. You can practice this martial arts, but it is not easy to get married, right?"
Sun Buer blushed and twisted the corner of his clothes and said, "Alang said in the letter that the women of the Xu family are not allowed to get married under the age of fifteen."
Oh, His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment, stopped, and asked curiously: "Why is this? The Xu family has money and can they afford it?"
Sun Buer scratched his head and said, "It doesn't seem to be all. Alang is worried that he has not grown up yet and there is risk of getting married."
Risk? His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and understood what he was referring to. He stroked his beard and thought about it. He thought that he should not talk to the girl Sun Buer, and she didn't seem to understand it very much.
"Well, you can continue practicing." His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and signaled Sun Buer not to follow, and walked towards the palace gate.
A palace servant came in to report that before His Majesty Li Er arrived at the palace gate, Xu Hui drove him out to pick him up.
Xiao Zhao followed his sister, with a slump in her face and greeted His Majesty Li Er.
He knew he was scolded at a glance. His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "No gifts", Xu helped Xu Hui up, and seemed to pull Xiao Zhao up and lead the girl into the palace gate.
"This summer is really hot, and it's only cooler now." His Majesty Li Er pulled Xiao Zhao into Changsha and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhao didn't forget to study in the villa, right?"
Xiao Zhao lowered his head slightly and replied a little aggrievedly: "Go back to Your Majesty, I'm reading and practicing calligraphy every day in the villa!"
His Majesty Li Er gently said, "It's great if you don't forget to study after leisure! Tell me, what books have you read?"
Xiao Zhao looked up at Ajie and said, "I have read "Laozi", "Mencius", "Book of Songs", and "Records of the Grand Historian."
"I have read a lot!" His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Then tell me, which philosophical saying in which book you will remember the most?"
Xiao Zhao blinked his big eyes and thought for a while, saying, "Those who know others are wise, those who know themselves are clear. Those who overcome others are powerful, those who overcome themselves are strong. Those who are content are rich, and those who force themselves have ambition. Those who do not lose their place for a long time, and those who die without dying live."
"Good!" His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "There is no better philosophy of life." As he said that, he looked at Xu Hui and asked, "What do you think of a beloved concubine?"
Xu Hui knew that this was His Majesty Li Er's excuse for Xiao Zhao. She was not too strict just now. Seeing that Xiao sister replied very well, she also smiled and said, "Xiao Zhao is quite conscious. In life, she should be well aware of this philosophy. It is important to have a self-knowledge."
His Majesty Li Er glanced at the corner of the hall. He knew that it was delivered by Xiao Zhao, so he couldn't help but point his hand and said, "Xiao Zhao, did you send it?"
Xiao Zhao nodded quickly and said, "Yes, it was my careful selection that I sent to the palace."
"Is there anything I give to me?" His Majesty Li Er teased Xiao Zhao, smiling.
Xiao Zhao jumped out of the sand, ran over and picked up a box, and gave it to His Majesty Li Er with a smile, "This is given to His Majesty by the Immortal family."
His Majesty Li Er opened it with a smile, but he didn't know what the wood made of abacus was used for.
Xiao Zhao giggled and explained, "Your Majesty, this is a foot massager. Pressing it under your feet to roll, relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation, and helping health."
As he said that, the little girl squatted down and took off His Majesty Li Er's boots, and said, "Your Majesty, please give it a try, it feels good."
Xu Hui hurriedly squatted down and said, "I'll do it, you can bring the massager."
Xiao Zhao got up and took off the massager from the box. Seeing that Sister had taken off her boots, she put the massager at His Majesty Li Er's feet.
"Your Majesty, you step forward and backward with force." Xiao Zhao looked up at her and guided her.
His Majesty Li Er was curious at first, and he stepped on the move for a few times, and couldn't help but laugh, "It's interesting, it turns out that it's used for this."
Xiao Zhao chuckled twice and said, "Doctors have said: If it is smooth, it will not hurt, and if it is painful, it will not be smooth. This substance is often used to unblock the qi and blood, relax the muscles and activate the meridians, and can also dispel cold and eliminate numbness."
Oh, oh! His Majesty Li Er nodded repeatedly and smiled: "It turns out that there are so many benefits, Xiao Zhao has trouble."
Xu Hui stroked his forehead and saw that his sister made His Majesty Li Er happy, she couldn't say anything else, so she could only let Xiao Zhao pass this hurdle.
Since seeing His Majesty, Xiao Zhao knew that Sister would not talk about her anymore. In fact, she didn't say anything harshly. Xu Hui still loves this little sister very much.
In order to pass this level, the little girl was very attentive and even reluctantly sent a piece of strange stone. She knew that her sister liked this, so she hurriedly asked the palace servant to open the wooden shelf.
Oh, Xu Hui was immediately attracted by the eyes when she saw this strange stone.
In the deep palace, she didn't know very well what the price of a strange stone was outside. But looking at the stone, it was natural, like an elegant ink and water landscape painting, she knew it was not that simple.
"Is this sent by Qi Lin?" His Majesty Li Er also looked at the strange stone and asked.
Xiao Zhao shook his head and said, "The second brother won't send it to his house. I bought it at the strange stone hall."
Xu Hui stepped forward and touched it. It was as smooth as jade. She looked at the patterns, like mountains and waters. But when she looked closely, she looked nothing and looked like nothing, which was quite a fantasy.
"This strange stone costs a lot, right?" Xu Hui liked it, but she was worried that the price was too high.
Well, um, Xiao Zhao grunted twice and carefully stretched out three fingers.
Xu Hui looked at these three fingers and asked tentatively: "It's not three hundred guan?"
Chapter completed!