After Li Huguo became emperor, he did three things. The first was to reduce or reduce labor, military service and taxes in some remote places, because it was no longer suitable to fight anymore, and it was more time to recuperate and recuperate.
The second step is to nationalize all the sects, that is to say, all the monks in the Tang Dynasty are registered, because the monks in the sect are a very powerful fighting force, and most of them are in the sect. They eat, drink and wait to die, but few are sincerely cultivating.
If those who register are willing to join the army and show their talents, they will receive generous rewards. These rewards are various spiritual stones and some miraculous medicines. This is a very huge attraction for monks. , so no one in the sect was disgusted, and even welcomed Li Hugo's decision.
The third thing is to select talents and create the imperial examination. The convenience of the imperial examination is very particular. Li Hugo's first change was to consolidate this examination. Just before Li Hugo changed the system, the examinations in the imperial examination system were all conducted by officials at all levels. Candidates who are invigilating the exam are not allowed to meet directly with the emperor.
But Li Huguo changed this approach. Not only did he have imperial examinations, but he also set up martial arts examinations, which means Wu Zhuangyuan. Nowadays, wars are also local, not the war of the Tang Dynasty as a whole, so most ordinary people are used to this kind of war. In days of peace and harmony, no one will study strategies for fighting, so the combat effectiveness of the army is also declining day by day.
Then Li Huguo opened the Wu Zhuangyuan to prepare for the upcoming war, specifically to encourage some young people to devote themselves to military knowledge and serve as soldiers. The civil examination promoted the enthusiasm of many intellectuals in creation, and then also It profoundly changed the atmosphere of the entire society at that time. It no longer allowed nepotism and talent monopoly, and allowed people all over the world to examine officials based on their own abilities.
So in this way, the people were very cooperative. Even Xue Qiao, who was the queen, admired her very much. She didn't expect that Li Hugo had such ability, because this move allowed Li Hugo to win a lot of people's hearts.
Afterwards, Li Yuguo took a few people to Yanjing and met the Prime Minister directly.
The Prime Minister knew that Li Yuguo was back, so he prepared a table of wine and food and entertained Li Huguo personally. At this time, Li Huguo seemed particularly embarrassed facing his former boss.
The prime minister said: "You're welcome, eat whatever you want."
"Your Majesty, this old slave will try the dishes for you." Li Yinglian said next to her.
Li Yuguo waved his hand: "No, Prime Minister will not harm me. You can eat too."
Li Yuguo only brought Li Yinglian and a few followers with him this time. The prime minister said, "When you come back this time, you are no longer what you used to be. What are your plans?"
"I heard that I was killed in Daliao before. Prime Minister, you did not hesitate to invite the old people from Jinlongmen to save us. I can't repay you for such kindness." Li Huguo said.
The Prime Minister sighed: "It's a pity that my senior brother and the others were in Yunzhong City at that time and didn't find you. And you were too vigilant in your actions all the way and didn't even find you. This trip was in vain. Fortunately, you and Wuyou came back safely." ”
"The Prime Minister's heart is worthy of my gratitude." Li Huguo raised his glass and said.
The Prime Minister waved his hand: "Now that I'm old and don't drink anymore, I'll have tea instead of a bar."
"That's fine." Li Yuguo drank the wine in one gulp.
The Prime Minister smiled and said: "I have a good capacity for drinking. Why did you come here this time?"
"What's the matter? I think the prime minister should understand what I am doing. I want to sign an alliance with Dajin. Now the Liao Dynasty is a thing of the past. In addition, the Tang Dynasty is still in its infancy and has a lot of waste to do, but there are still many things to be done. We have common military strength, so I want to sign a contract with Daijin. In this way, we will take advantage of the right time, place and people, and we will be each other’s horns and can help each other." Li Huguo said.
"It's interesting. One moment you are an enemy, and the next moment you are an ally." said the Prime Minister.
"The world is inherently unpredictable, and national interests are the most important, right?" Li Hugo said.
The Prime Minister nodded: "Indeed, since we are allies, what kind of covenant is there?"
At this moment, the door opened, and a woman walked out. That woman was Situ Wuyou. Li Yuguo looked up and found that Situ Wuyou had tied up his hair. Li Yuguo said, "Wouyou, long time no see, you You seem to have matured a lot, your bun is..."
"Wuyou was promised to Yang Xuanwu by me." said the prime minister.
Such words, like a bombshell, exploded in Li Huguo's heart. His wine glass trembled, and the wine inside splashed everywhere.
"It's not that you have married the Queen of Daliao. I heard that because of the mourning period, she is still intact. It is also your blessing that you have a complete queen." The Prime Minister said with a smile, and he looked in front of him. Li Hugo, he was very satisfied with his expression.
It took Li Yuguo a long time to calm down, and he reluctantly said: "So Wuyou is getting married, why didn't you inform me? If I had known earlier..."
"You will come to congratulate, right?" Wuyou said, her eyes were indifferent, not at all like the eyes of a girl who had just passed her adult ceremony, because a girl of this age should be innocent and innocent, not so gloomy.
Li Huguo took a deep breath: "When I was still studying, I saw an article called Farewell to Cambridge. At that time, I always wondered, why did Lin Huiyin not be with Xu Zhimo? Instead, he chose to be with Architecture Department professor Liang Sicheng got married? It is clear that two people love each other very much. Why can't they face difficulties together and have to torture each other? Later, when I grew up, I discovered that reality can be so cruel."
"There are many things in reality that are irregular. Maybe the people you care about will end up elsewhere because of various wishes." Li Yuguo smiled slightly, "It's good. Although Yang Xuanwu is young, he can still be considered a good person. He is a good man."
Seeing Li Yuguo's smile, Wuyou shed tears: "Are you here just to form an alliance this time?"
"What else?" Li Yuguo said. He actually felt a little pain in his heart. Suddenly he realized that everyone's life may not be so perfect. It is impossible to be happy everywhere in life, but generally everyone will encounter it. There are four kinds of people, one is her parents, one is her favorite, one is the one who loves her most, and the other is the one who will spend her life with her.
When we meet the person we love most, we are happy and happy, and finally experience the feeling of loving someone. Maybe unfortunately, there is not the result you expected in the end, but at least you can be in this relationship. As I grow up, I also learn to love, and I also know what I need and what is suitable for me.
Life is such a reality. Many times, the ones that many people love most do not choose you.
Once hurt by love, many people choose to marry someone who loves them more when they get married, but some people will not do this. They will retain the last struggle in their hearts. Just like Li Hugo, Li Hugo gritted his teeth and said, He took out a bracelet and said, "What's inside, just think of it as a gift for not coming to your wedding."