The population of Chang'an City has reached an incredible number. When the Ministry of Revenue and Jingzhao Mansion carefully checked, they were both shocked that the newly built Chang'an Outer City could absorb so many people in a short period of time.
But this is an ironclad fact. Whether it is the inner city or the outer city, the population of the entire Chang'an City continues to grow. With this trend and the guarding of the Jinwu Guards and the Central Army, the entire Chang'an City is like a Like a kingdom, it stood on the land of the Tang Dynasty.
It's no wonder that when Li Zhi heard the population count, he had an inexplicable "rebellion" mentality in his heart. If he took such a rich city as his own, and some of his cities that were obviously lagging behind Chang'an, he would not want them at all, and would only guard the capital. The surrounding Ji counties, in this way, can become an independent country.
Di Renjie left the Zichen Palace sadly. He did not find Prince Li Hong not far behind him. The reason why he felt nervous and sweaty from the beginning was because he knew from the beginning that the Queen would not wait. When he opened his mouth, he already knew why he came.
And as soon as the Queen spoke, Di Renjie knew that the situation was over. The Queen no longer opposed or questioned any of His Highness's decisions at this time, which made him feel an unprecedented worry.
"What are you going to do with him?" Wu Mei asked calmly as she watched Li Hong walk out of the study leisurely.
"If he doesn't deal with it, I guess he can't bear it anymore. Sometimes when people are too stressed, it's good to go out and relax."
"Do you think he can? What are you going to do with Prince Chenla who has been imprisoned in Dali Temple?"
"Take it away when the time comes, post the signatures and paintings, and follow your ministers to the southwest to confront King Annan face to face." Li Hong said confidently.
Wu Mei looked at Li Hong who was eager to try and wish he could fly out of Chang'an with wings under his ribs. She chuckled and asked, "Have you told your father? He will take care of what happens to you in the court after you leave Chang'an." A mess?"
"There's nothing important going on in the court now, so my father won't refuse, right?" Li Hong was startled. Could it be that his mother has already tested his father, and he is unwilling
"Then, Father, he..." Li Hong came closer to Wu Mei, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were clearly visible at this time. It must be said that time is ruthless and will never let anyone go forever. Even Long Ma is now It is inevitable to escape the wind and frost of the years, gradually flashing on the face.
"I don't care about what's going on between you. It's better for you to resolve it yourself." Wu Mei shrugged her shoulders and looked at Li Hong, obviously realizing that she was getting old.
"What? Are there many wrinkles at the corners of Queen Mother's eyes?" Wu Mei was a little worried and stretched out her fingers to gently touch the corners of her eyes.
"Not much. You and Bai Chun will go to Taiyi City with Bai Chun and the others in a few days to see what kind of facial mask or whatever. It's good, but it's just immature and I don't dare to give it to you. You can call Bai Chun into the palace. , ask her, maybe with your opinion, you can..."
"What's that for? You talk so much nonsense."
"Oh, it's what women use for skin care. It's just a psychological effect to delay aging. In fact, I think that as long as you correct your mentality and cultivate yourself, that's the best way to delay aging and stay young. Mentality! Mentality! Mentality is very good. important!"
"You, how can you understand that women care about appearance? When you are tired, go back to your east palace." Looking at Li Hong who was yawning all day long, Wu Mei also knew that she has been very busy these days for the Lantern Festival, and It's time to give him a break.
Di Renjie did not go to the East Palace to meet Prince Li Hong on the second day. Instead, before the spring plowing ceremony, Di Renjie informed Li Hong and chose to temporarily resign and go into seclusion.
He wanted to go to every corner of the Tang Dynasty to take a look and see what changes had taken place in the Tang Dynasty in the past few years. Is it true that most of the people in the world no longer care about the Tang Dynasty? Running around to fill their stomachs, or surviving by selling their children or eating tree bark and Guanyin soil.
Scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants, no matter which class they belong to, the imperial court should not define their class for them. Even if the imperial court initially defined their status and divided them into three, six, and nine grades, is it right? Don't you allow their status to change
When scholars are no longer loyal to the emperor and patriotic, when scholars make less and less contributions to the country and the welfare of the people, when they are no longer satisfied with the status given to them by the court, are these the fault of the court or their own fault
They no longer maintain the first-class status given to them by the imperial court, no longer actively make suggestions for the imperial court, and no longer take the welfare of the people in the world as their own responsibility. They think about fighting for fame and gain all day long, lying on the book of utilitarianism, He is willing to fall and be their first-class person as a matter of course and superior.
Is this fair to the court? Why should they continue to maintain their status above agriculture, industry, and business when they have no intention of making progress? Why can't others surpass them? Why can't there be healthy competition among the four
More and more merchants are working hard for the welfare of the people and making the greatest contribution and efforts to the development of the Tang Dynasty. With their hard-working spirit, they work with farmers and workers to develop new things in the Tang Dynasty and create With unprecedented wealth, why should their status be lower than that of literati
There are so many illiterate people in the Tang Dynasty. Even if it is a common person in Chang'an City, if you pick out two people at random, there will probably be an illiterate person among them. Why do the literati never think about how to help them, but instead despise them? existence and humbleness, do you disdain to associate with them
But didn’t these illiterate people create wealth for the Tang Dynasty? What would the city of Chang'an look like if those illiterate people who got up early stopped getting up early
When the literati discovered new and strange skills, their eyes shone, but they believed from the bottom of their hearts that farmers, industry, and businessmen were not worthy of possessing them. But didn’t they know that many of the novelty gadgets in their hands were made by other people? hand? Why don't people deserve it
Without other people's efforts, would you be able to have what you want
All the unnoticeable details that exist in our lives, such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc., should the workers who create and develop these serve the literati after they are created, and then continue to humble their status? Do you want to be looked down upon by literati
Di Renjie's mind echoed word by word, His Highness the Crown Prince's powerful words when he was in Chongwen Hall. He couldn't understand the connection between them. Why did the class of scholars, farmers, industry and merchants that had existed for many years become completely different when they came to His Highness the Crown Prince? Useless things.
It was impossible and difficult for him to digest such a novel concept in the first place. However, in any case, when the prince's words highlighted agriculture, industry, and commerce, he did not deliberately belittle the literati. To put it bluntly, it was just In fighting for them, His Royal Highness speaks of fairness and justice.
Therefore, Di Renjie needs to see whether those strata that have not attracted people's attention when the Tang Dynasty is changing with each passing day have really made a great contribution to the development, strength and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, as His Highness the Crown Prince said. It is less important than the literati to assist the court in governing the country.
The position of Minister of Dali Temple is temporarily put on hold and I will give you three years. If you come back in three years, I will still appoint you as Minister of Dali Temple. If you don’t come back, my position as Minister of Dali Temple will naturally be filled by others, but! You Di Renjie go to jail!
As for why he was put in jail, Di Renjie knew very well that his disrespectful act of bypassing him and His Majesty yesterday to meet with the Queen was enough to punish him, so he had nothing to say.
These are the prince's exact words. It can be seen that His Highness the Crown Prince attaches great importance to him and has great favor from the Emperor. Although he knows in his heart that His Highness the Crown Prince does not like or even hates himself, His Highness the Crown Prince is willing to do it for someone he hates. people, and made compromises and concessions that shocked the court.
He could imagine how much impact his absence from the court meeting would have on the entire court today. However, His Highness the Crown Prince resolutely chose to allow himself to resign and did not retain his position as Minister of Dali Temple for three years.
Di Renjie, who couldn't calm down for a long time as he watched the servants carrying things to the carriage, suddenly faced the direction of the Daming Palace and knelt down solemnly to kowtow in gratitude under the surprised gaze of the servants.
"Lord Di, my lower official Yuanfang has met Lord Di."
"Are you...?" Before Di Renjie could brush off the dirt from the knees of his robe, he looked at a man in his thirties, with two sharp-eyed men behind him, saluting him.
"The lower official Yuan Fang is the head of the Criminal Department of the Ministry of Punishment. These two are the chiefs of Du Guansi and Simen Division. Under the orders of Lord Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, they will obey Lord Di from today on." Yuan Fang has a slender figure, bright eyes, and hands. The bones are thick, and he looks like a martial arts practitioner at first glance.
"Yuan Fang?" Di Renjie looked at the loess at the knees of his robe, and then looked in the direction of the Daming Palace. A knowing smile instantly appeared on his pockmarked face.
"Okay, I wonder if the three of you have settled down well at home? Follow me out of Chang'an today, and I'm afraid it will be three years before I come back." Di Renjie held the car's shaft and looked at the three of them and asked.
"Back to your lord, before we come here, the three of us brothers have been settled at home. Thank you for your concern, lord."
"Then let's... set off?" Di Renjie watched as the last box of gifts had been put on the carriage, then looked at his wife at the door, waved and got on the carriage.
As for Yuan Fang and the others, each of them has an unusually majestic horse behind them, and there are also large bundles hanging on both sides. They have obviously been prepared for it.
In this case, Di Renjie why not have fun once and take a trip without any regrets.
In the Cuiwei Palace in Zhongnan Mountain, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince unexpectedly moved into the Cuiwei Palace at some unknown time, and with it, the entire court officials were required to come and hold a court meeting every seven days.
It could have been handed over to His Majesty to hold a court meeting, but farmer Li Zhi refused Prince Li Hong's proposal because he was busy with spring plowing and had no time to manage politics.
(End of chapter)