Zhao Han came from Changzhou.
And the unjust case he mentioned also happened in Changzhou.
Originally, Li Chengqian planned to go to Zhanghe County under Xuanzhou first.
But Zhao Han's sudden appearance disrupted the original plan.
However, Li Chengqian was not in a hurry.
In his opinion, Zhao Han's affairs were at best to deal with two bullies who oppressed the people and corrupt officials who protected criminals.
Such a small matter can be solved in two or three days at most.
After the matter is resolved, it will be too late to divert to Zhanghe County.
With this idea in mind, Li Chengqian took Gao Zhixing and Qianziying and boarded the ferry to Changzhou.
The book is brief.
One day later, Li Chengqian and his party arrived in Changzhou.
Changzhou is located in the south of Jiangnan Road, adjacent to the Yangtze River.
Similar to the situation in Yangzhou, after the water transport industry emerged in the Tang Dynasty, the place experienced unprecedented development due to the coming and going of business travel.
Not only did the businessmen make a lot of money, but the people also drank the soup.
Not to mention that every meal has meat, but at least it can reach a level where you don’t have to worry about food and clothing.
See this scene.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
He said: "I haven't been here for just a few years, and it has already become like this."
When he went to Suzhou before, he passed by Changzhou.
Although I didn't stop, I also saw the scene of Changzhou.
At that time, there were not so many people dying of hunger, but it was not as prosperous as it is now.
Li Chengqian still remembered that many people fished fish, shrimps and crabs from the river to satisfy their hunger.
Perhaps for future generations, eating fish, shrimp and crab every now and then can be regarded as an improvement in food.
Only families with the necessary conditions can improve like this.
But for these ancient people, they wanted to eat white flour steamed buns every day until they died, and they did not want to eat these things that could not fill their stomachs no matter how much they ate.
After hearing what Li Chengqian said, Gao Zhixing had the same idea.
"Jiangnan has indeed changed a lot in recent years."
"Not only are there more businessmen, but people's lives have actually improved,"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Li Chengqian, chuckled, and said, "You can be said to have contributed a lot to the situation like this."
"Hi."
"What does this have to do with me?"
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said, "At the beginning, I just mentioned a few words to my father. Who knew he would take it seriously?"
"Of course, I am also lucky. I met my father. No matter how nonsense he talks, he won't say anything."
"If it were those stupid and unscrupulous guys, I'm afraid even my own son would have to be put on the execution ground."
Speaking of this, Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes and sighed: "In the final analysis, we still have to thank our emperor, my father, for this matter..."
indeed.
If Li Shimin were not such an enlightened monarch.
No matter how capable Li Chengqian was, he probably wouldn't be able to bring even the slightest change to Datang.
Therefore, what Li Chengqian said is correct.
For Datang to be where it is today, it is Li Shimin who needs to be thanked, not him.
Because he was at most the proposer, and Li Shimin was the one who braved the pressure of worldly vision and moved forward.
And heard what he said.
Gao Zhixing couldn't help but laugh.
He said: "If His Majesty knew that you praised him so much, I'm afraid he would wake up laughing in his dreams..."
Sometimes, Gao Zhixing also feels strange.
When the father and son met, they were either fighting or preparing to fight.
But behind the scenes, neither father nor son said anything bad about the other.
Perhaps sometimes, the relationship between father and son is so complicated.
…
Changzhou.
I learned that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Li Chengqian was here.
As the county magistrate of Changzhou, Deng Xing also led a group of people to wait at the dock early.
When Li Chengqian disembarked, Deng Xing bowed down first and shouted: "I welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
A crowd of people followed closely and chanted together.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian waved his hand casually and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard."
"I just want to stand here for a while, it's nothing."
Deng Xing said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, it's been a long journey all the way. That's really hard work."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian also laughed.
"When I came to Jiangnan before, I also came to Changzhou."
"It's just that at that time, this place was all relying on the reputation of Zhongwu, and there was no practical development."
"But later, I heard in court that Changzhou had a vague tendency to surpass Suzhou and Hangzhou and become the capital of Jiangnan Province."
“I didn’t believe it at the time, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I can really feel the prosperity and changes here.”
He looked at Deng Xing and said with a smile: "Master Deng's efforts must be indispensable in this. I will tell my father the truth when I get back."
It sounded like he was praising Deng Xing.
And what does the sentence "Zu Ming Father" mean?
Isn't this just to ask for credit for him?
For a moment, Deng Xing was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
However, Deng Xing still understands how to behave in society.
He quickly bowed and said humbly: "Your Highness, you are so grateful. This is not just the merit of a humble minister."
"If it weren't for the enlightened policy of the imperial court, or if it weren't for His Highness's far-sighted vision."
"I'm afraid Changzhou will still be the same as before, living on the fame it has accumulated."
have to.
He turned the topic back to Li Chengqian again.
By the way, he also flattered Li Chengqian and the court.
Li Chengqian also looked like he was enjoying himself.
Seeing this, Deng Xing also hurriedly interrupted and said: "Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. The ministers have already prepared a banquet for Your Highness in the government office. Please move on."
"good."
“It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted southern specialties.”
"Today, I have benefited from your honor, Lord Deng, and I can recall how I felt back then."
Having said that, Li Chengqian did not hesitate and followed Deng Xing onto the carriage that had been prepared.
Afterwards, the group of people set off together and walked towards Changzhou City, Changzhou.
In Changzhou City at this moment.
When the people learned that the Crown Prince was here, they all walked out of their homes and gathered in the street.
In the past few years, Li Chengqian's popularity has been so strong that almost everyone wants to have a glimpse of the prince of the Tang Dynasty.
They all wanted to see what this guy who led soldiers to fight in all directions externally and internally fought against the clans and clans for several years looked like.
Is it as green-faced, fanged, and three-headed and six-armed as the outside world has rumored?
But obviously, they were all disappointed.
Those who fantasize about the image of His Royal Highness as a tall and mighty general.
But he was gentle and gentle, his face was as beautiful as a crown jewel, and he looked soft and frail.
If he were asked to hold a book, he would be no different from an ordinary scholar.
However, those who imagined that His Highness was a handsome young man were also disappointed.
He is very handsome, but there is always an aura about him that makes people feel cold all over at a glance.
So much so that some girls who wanted to throw their handkerchiefs over hesitated.
But this is Li Chengqian.
He definitely looks like a scholar.
But it doesn't mean that his temperament is really as gentle and deceitful as a piece of paper.
Likewise, he is handsome.
But after all, he had been on the battlefield and fought with the enemy.
Sometimes even the people who know him best are frightened by the evil spirit that naturally arises from him...
