"Quick, quick, quick! Hang all these red lanterns on the house!"
"You guys go and see if there is any place in the house that has not been cleaned. If the guests come tomorrow and find that there is dust in the house, it will not be a good thing for you!"
"Why is there still an old chair here? Remove it immediately! Replace it all with new big mahogany chairs!"
"You, you, you! I mean you! Go to the kitchen and have a look. Have you bought all the ingredients you need to buy?"
Lanzhou, Yong County, governor's office.
At this time, the entire governor's house was busy. With red silks, colorful satins, lanterns and streamers, the whole house was completely renewed and full of joy, because tomorrow was the wedding day of their governor Wang Renbiao, and the bride was Li Jingchu, whom Wang Renbiao dreams of!
Speaking of which, it was not easy for this pair of star-crossed lovers to finally get together. A few days ago, Princess Tong'an beat Li Jingchu because of her low status, and they almost went to hell. Fortunately, Li Zexuan sent a letter that was 800 miles away and was rushed in time. Only when they rushed to Lanzhou were they able to change the attitudes of Princess Tongan and Wang Yu!
Otherwise, Princess Tong'an and some members of the Wang family in Taiyuan would never be able to organize this marriage!
"Master, eldest princess, the whole house has been tidied up, and we are waiting for the bride to enter tomorrow! Don't worry, you two!"
In the backyard, Wang Yu was chatting with Princess Tong'an in the pavilion. At this time, a woman who looked like a maid came and bowed to Wang Yu and Princess Tong'an.
"Well! Caiyun, go and keep an eye on it. Although this is Lanzhou, my cousin is the eldest son of our Taiyuan Wang family. His wedding must not go wrong, otherwise he will lose the entire Wang family! You are staying in the Wang family. After so many years, what should I know?”
Princess Tong'an glanced at the maid and said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Princess!"
The maid named Caiyun bowed, then turned and left.
At first, Princess Tong'an was indeed determined to oppose the marriage between Wang Renbiao and Li Jingchu. Later, Wang Renbiao showed great determination in Li Jingchu's matter, and even threatened her with death. By that time, Princess Tong'an was actually a little soft-hearted. After all, tiger poison cannot eat its seeds! But when she thought of the elders of the Wang family, Princess Tongan's heart hardened again, and she almost drove Wang Renbiao to death!
Later, Li Zexuan wrote a letter pleading with Wang Renbiao and Li Jingchu in an extremely tough manner. Wang Yu then made a decisive decision and agreed to the marriage!
Since Wang Yu is the governor of Suizhou, he cannot stay here for a long time when he comes to Lanzhou to visit relatives. Therefore, after the Wang family hired the Li family, they were ready to welcome the bride within a few days. For a wealthy and prominent family like the Wang family in Taiyuan, Said, this wedding was really rushed!
Although the time was a little rushed, Wang Yu and Princess Tong'an still planned to make their son's wedding a lively one. Firstly, it was the lavish ceremony that the eldest son of the Wang family in Taiyuan should have when getting married. Secondly, the old couple, especially Tong'an, The princess also intends to use this wedding to slightly repair her relationship with Wang Renbiao!
"Haha, madam! Our son is now married, why don't you look very happy?"
Wang Yu held Princess Tongan's shoulder and asked with a smile.
Princess Tong'an rolled her eyes at Wang Yu and said angrily: "Why should I be happy? Before he got married, he was dying because of that Li Jingchu. If we get married tomorrow, will he still have me as his mother in his eyes?"
Wang Yu said with a smile: "Madam, my cousin has grown up and knows how to fight for what he likes. Isn't this a good thing? I believe that even if he gets married in the future, he will not ignore you as a mother. ! If you are in danger, he will definitely risk his life to save you!"
"Hmph! Wang Yu, do you think I am still a three-year-old child? Are you trying to trick me with these nice words?"
Hearing this, Princess Tongan glared at Wang Yu and said.
Although she said this, the raised corners of her mouth betrayed her true thoughts.
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"Sir, now that you and Miss Li are finally married, why isn't Yuyao very happy to see you?"
In the courtyard of Wang Renbiao's governor's office, Leng Yuyao held her sword in both hands and said to Wang Renbiao, who was sitting in the pavilion and looking at the rockery in front of him, lost in thought.
Leng Yuyao actually felt a little sad when Wang Renbiao and Li Jingchu got married, and she was also a little jealous of Li Jingchu. But thinking that the two people finally came together after going through so much hardship, the sadness and jealousy in Leng Yuyao's heart were deeply buried.
"I'm not unhappy! It's just that the wedding is coming, but I feel a little unreal! I never thought that my mother would agree to my marriage to Jingchu. We had already done the worst but got the best result. It’s all thanks to Xiaoxuan! I don’t know what he wrote in that letter, but it actually made my father and mother change their minds!”
Wang Renbiao picked up the tea cup on the stone table, opened the lid, took a sip, and said in a faint tone.
Hearing this, Leng Yuyao immediately stopped talking.
Quietness returned to the pavilion!
I don't know how long it took, Leng Yuyao suddenly said: "Sir, the people sent by Marquis Yongan to attend your wedding arrived in Yong County last night, and Yuyao has arranged for someone to take them to stay in the post house!"
"Oh? Someone sent by Xiaoxuan?"
Wang Renbiao raised his head with surprise in his eyes, but it disappeared in a flash. After a moment, he sighed and said: "Xiaoxuan is not only a prince of a dynasty, but also a governor of a state. He is busy with official duties, so he really doesn't have time to come here in person! "
Having said this, Wang Renmiao showed a hint of bitterness.
As soon as he and Li Jingchu decided on their wedding date, they immediately sent people to Lantian County to send invitations to Li Zexuan. For him, Li Zexuan was his good friend and brother, the person who directly contributed to this marriage, and the one he hoped for most. People who show up at their own wedding!
Now that he learned that the people who came to attend his wedding were servants sent by Li Zexuan, not Li Zexuan himself, although Wang Renbiao understood it very well, he still felt a little bit disappointed and regretful in his heart!
"Sir, don't blame the Marquis! As far as Yu Yao knows, the Marquis has entered the Xuanjia Army camp a few days ago and assumed the duty of joining the army. At this time, let alone coming to Lanzhou, even if he wants to go to the military camp, I’m afraid I still need His Majesty’s permission!”
Leng Yuyao's eyebrows moved slightly, and she explained softly to Wang Renbiao.
As a secret guard of the Wang family, she is naturally better informed than Wang Renbiao, who has no longer participated in the management of the Wang family's affairs!
"Xuanjia Army?"
Wang Renbiao's eyes narrowed, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "Of course I don't blame Xiaoxuan, but I feel a little regretful that he didn't come! But I am very relieved that he can send someone over!" We said goodbye at Longmen Pass last time, and I don’t know when we two brothers will see each other again!”
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"Your Majesty, the prince wants to see you!"
Taiji Palace, Ganlu Palace.
Not long after Duan Zhixuan left, the servant outside the palace ran in again and bowed.
"Xuan!"
Li Er was reviewing the memorial and gave instructions without raising his head when he heard the words.
"Here!"
The chamberlain took the order and left.
After a while, Li Chengqian walked in.
After the father and son greeted each other, Li Chengqian went straight to the point and said:
"Father, I have just received news that the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce will hold a fund-raising meeting in two days to raise military supplies for the country. Now it has spread not only in Chang'an, but also in other states and counties near Chang'an City! This is Today's "Datang Daily" contains detailed information about this, please take a look at it!"
After that, he took out a newspaper from his sleeve and raised it above his head with both hands.
All the officials in the court went to court very early every day. As the prince of the Tang Dynasty, Li Chengqian got up very early every day to prepare for the morning court, so he only had time to read the day's "Datang Daily" after the court. ", to his surprise, today's headlines in "Datang Daily" were too exciting, so he hurriedly came over to report the news to Li Er!
"A fund-raising meeting? Raising military supplies for the country?"
Hearing this, Li Er immediately remembered something from before. He raised his head and ordered: "Send it up quickly!"
Zhao Song quickly took on this glorious and arduous "errand" task. Li Er took the newspaper and started reading it immediately.
"Father, this news is on today's headlines!"
Li Chengqian, who was standing below, couldn't help but give some advice.
"Um!"
Li Er softly said "hmm", and then looked straight at the headline of today's "Datang Daily", "The rise and fall of a country, all people are responsible." The article written by Li Yu gathered all the gentlemen in the editorial department, and immediately Then he appeared in Li Er's field of vision!
"The Tang Dynasty is not the Tang Dynasty of one person, but the Tang Dynasty of all peoples!"
"If the country is well, then the people will live and work in peace and contentment; if the country is about to perish, then all the people will be displaced!"
"Those who are soldiers should train hard, go into battle to kill the enemy, and serve the king; those who serve the people should understand the great righteousness and great justice, and should not commit crimes or cause trouble for the country; those who are businessmen should do their best to raise military resources. , help the imperial court!"
"If this battle is defeated, the world will return to chaos. The generals of the Tang Dynasty will lose their country, the people will be displaced, and the merchants will have nowhere to do business!"
Lines of text passed through his eyes. Gradually, Li Er was infected by these straightforward and simple words. For a moment, his heart was shaken and his blood was boiling!
"Okay! All the people are responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Even I couldn't help but feel a little excited after seeing it. No wonder the people outside the palace are talking about it!"
After reading this news word for word and pondering it in his mind for a moment, Li Er couldn't help but sigh.
Finally, he looked at Li Chengqian and asked: "Although this article is not brilliant in literary talent, every sentence is sincere and sincere. Who wrote it?"
He just didn't see the author's name under the news title, so he asked this question.
"Forehead!"
Li Chengqian looked confused, and he subconsciously replied: "This... I don't know!"
"Haha! That's all! I probably know it!"
Li Er had come to his senses at this time. He waved his hand and said, "It must be that boy Li Zexuan who has started to take action! But this boy has been in the military camp recently. How can he have the opportunity to arrange this matter?"
He mentioned the donation matter to Li Tai just the day before yesterday, but within two days, the news was already known throughout the city. If Li Zexuan hadn't arranged it, Li Er would never believe it!
Hearing this, Li Chengqian became more and more confused. He secretly wondered why this had anything to do with Li Zexuan? And from what my father meant, why did the content of this news seem to have been arranged a long time ago
"...Father, have you forgotten that Xiaoxuan brought a telegraph machine with him when he entered the Xuanjia Army camp this time! If he needs help, he can use the telegraph machine to send messages to people outside. !”
Although he didn't know what "shady activities" Li Er and Li Zexuan were doing behind the scenes, Li Chengqian could still guess the answer to Li Er's last question.
"Telegraph? That's it! Why did I forget this!"
Hearing this, Li Er suddenly understood. He thought for a while and then asked: "Cheng Qian, how do the people outside the palace react to this news?"
Speaking of this, Li Chengqian's face suddenly became excited, and he excitedly preached to Li Er:
"Father, before I came here, I heard from the chamberlain who was out of the palace today that the streets, alleys, teahouses, taverns, and shops and inns in Chang'an City are all talking about the fund-raising meeting in two days! The owners of those shops and restaurants are not sure about this matter. They are also quite proactive. I heard that they are planning to attend a fund-raising meeting in two days!
However, the scholars in Chang'an City had different reactions. Some students felt that only businessmen were invited to participate in the fund-raising meeting of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, which was a sign of looking down on the scholars of the Tang Dynasty. They felt that this matter should involve scholars, not businessmen; some students He shouted that no matter what happened in two days, he would go to the fund-raising meeting to contribute to Datang!
Generally speaking, after reading this news, the people seemed to understand the current difficulties of the court very well, and also understood the criticality of the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks in two months. Father, this shows that the people’s support can be used! As long as the fund-raising meeting can raise enough money, the imperial court will be able to send more troops to the Turks this time, and our chances of winning will be greater by then! "
As the prince, Li Chengqian knew that Li Er had been heartbroken recently in planning for the northward expedition. That's why he was so excited after learning about the public's attitude towards the fund-raising meeting!
"People's support can be used..."
After listening, there was not much excitement on Li Er's face. He looked deeply and murmured to himself: "Since ancient times, wise kings have not competed with the people for profit, but now... I didn't expect that the people can still support the court so much. It’s really rare!”
After a long time, Li Er's eyesight returned to clarity. He looked at Li Chengqian and said:
"When Li Zexuan planned to destroy the Cui family and tied himself to Dali Temple, he once told me that the king is a boat; the common people are water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it! The Cui family believes that the people are weak and powerless. , they wantonly oppressed the people and killed their subordinates. They had no respect for the people and eventually died in the vast sea of people. As a king, if you can be diligent and love the people, be wise and powerful, you will be supported by all the people. The great ship of the Tang Dynasty, It will also be carried by the people and never sink! Now it seems that it is indeed the case! Chengqian, if you become an emperor in the future, remember these mantras!"
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