In the night, a weird atmosphere began to brew.
Some people are confused, some are puzzled, some are laughing, and some are thoughtful, but most people are still in a state of not knowing what is going on.
Until, early the next morning, the Datang Evening News was delivered to my hands on time.
An article signed by Wei Zheng instantly aroused public opinion in Chang'an City.
"Your Majesty actually dug up his own royal garden?"
Sifang Inn.
The chubby middle-aged man named Jin looked at the newspaper in his hand and couldn't help but exclaimed. The downcast old man who was hiding in the corner of the corridor, basking in the sun and reviewing his homework, couldn't help but put down the book in his hand in surprise and turned his head to look.
"Brother Jin, what did you just say? His Majesty dug up his own royal garden? How is this possible?"
The chubby man surnamed Jin, with the look of shock on his face not fading away, raised the newspaper in his hand at the down-and-out old man who was reviewing his homework.
"Brother He, you might as well take a look. How can the article written by Wei Gong, the secretary and supervisor of the dynasty, be fake?"
Even though Wei Zheng was stinky and tough in court, and was disliked by almost everyone, among the people, that was a guarantee of credibility. Other ministers may be flattering, flattering, or deceitful, but he will not.
Especially this kind of article, which is directly published in a newspaper, there is no possibility of lying.
The desolate old man with gray temples, who was called Brother He, had a moved expression on his face and stood up quickly and walked over.
Unlike the man surnamed Jin, his family was in dire straits. In order to rush for the exam, they even pledged their few acres of thin farmland. He could barely survive on three meals a day with steamed buns, and he was never willing to buy a newspaper that cost only a penny for others.
Therefore, on weekdays, I mostly wait for others to finish reading, and then I shamelessly borrow a few from acquaintances.
"As a king, Your Majesty actually goes to such lengths of self-discipline and hardship for the sake of the people of the world!"
Looking at the newspaper in his hand, the gray-haired old man named He couldn't help but feel suddenly moved.
"This has never happened since Yao and Shun!"
As he spoke, the gray-haired old man surnamed He put down the newspaper in his hand, stood up, tidied his shabby clothes meticulously, and solemnly bowed deeply in the direction of the palace, and stayed there for a long time.
"Your Majesty is kind and virtuous, why should we, the Tang Dynasty, be unhappy!"
"Your Majesty's kindness——"
In Chang'an City, many people unanimously saluted deeply in the direction of the palace.
Scholars who went to Beijing to take the exam, teachers, teachers, students, and even many literate people were all in agitated moods at this moment.
Since ancient times, I have only heard of a king who did this for the sake of his people.
If nothing else, this intention is unparalleled in history!
Scholars all reacted like this, let alone those ordinary people who rise to the top?
Events are brewing and emotions are fermenting.
From Chang'an City, it gradually expanded outward.
I don’t know who it was or where, the shouts of “Long Live Your Majesty” gradually sounded out, sparsely at first, then gradually echoed, and finally the shouts of “Long Live Your Majesty” resounded throughout Chang’an and shook the sky.
Listening outside, I suddenly remembered a sound like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
The ministers who were attending the morning court couldn't help but look down on each other.
What's going on?
But soon, a warrior on duty came quickly to report.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what happened. There are voices shouting "Long live your Majesty" outside!"
Li Shimin couldn't help but look stunned.
What's going on?
Why am I so popular all of a sudden?
Before he could inquire further, another warrior came running quickly.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Countless scholars, shouting slogans, rushed to the Wuchao Gate again. Judging from the scale, there were more people than the previous two times. Moreover, there seemed to be many ordinary people behind them. The people——"
Li Shimin and the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty couldn't help but sucked in a breath of cold air, feeling extremely toothache.
Li Junxian, who was in charge of guarding the imperial city, was sweating.
"Everyone, be prepared!"
If so many people really broke into the city gate, it would be a huge disaster.
You're not going to say that this piece of shit Wang Zi'an did it again, are you?
This is too much!
This time I didn’t even say hello!
At this moment, Li Shimin wanted to rush forward and beat Wang Zi'an to the head.
But at this moment, he didn't care about anything else and stood up with his sword in hand.
"My dear friends, let me go and see who—"
Hula la, everyone rushed to the top of the city.
"Your Majesty, be careful——"
When Li Junxian saw that His Majesty had come with all the ministers from the court, he started to scold his mother. Why are you causing trouble here? But he had no choice but to take half a step forward and block Li Shimin behind him.
"It doesn't matter——"
Li Shimin stretched out his hand to pull Li Junxian away from him, leaned down and looked down. What he saw was a sea of people so densely packed that he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
I really want to make people ask.
The people below saw the yellow umbrella flying at the top of the city from a distance.
"Your Majesty is benevolent, long live your Majesty——"
Hula la, like cutting wheat, the crowd knelt down one after another.
Ah, this——
Although Li Shimin didn't know what happened, he felt as if he had drank a cold drink in the dog days of summer.
Ever since he killed his brother, forced his father to retire, and ascended the throne as emperor, he has been facing infamy every day. Although the pacification of Mobei and the relief of the victims have made his reputation a little better, these discussions still linger like flies.
But now, these people spontaneously ran outside the Wuchao Gate and shouted the slogan "Your Majesty is benevolent, long live your Majesty". What does this mean?
Cool!
Li Shimin was very happy.
"Come here, pass on my words——"
Hurrah, two rows of tall, fit and loud guards emerged from behind.
In this era where shouting is the only way to convey messages, human-shaped loudspeakers are indispensable.
"My fellow subjects, please be free—"
Li Shimin looked at the dark crowd of people kneeling below, his emotions in his heart were beyond words, and he was so emotional.
"I have been working hard and sleeping since I came to the throne. However, disasters are still common in this world, and many people are still displaced and suffering from hunger and cold. It's because I haven't done a good enough job, and I'm sorry for you——"
Li Shimin's words were shouted through the guards around him.
There was a sudden response from below, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
"Your Majesty is benevolent, long live your Majesty——"
After Li Shimin comforted him for a long time, the scholars and common people below began to disperse one after another.
Li Junxian couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief, while the other ministers looked confused.
Can anyone tell me what happened?
When did our Majesty become so popular with the people?
Li Shimin went back as if he had stepped on clouds.
Don’t ask, just ask because it feels good!
After returning to the main hall from the top of the city, my mood has not calmed down yet.
Although there were still some trivial matters that had not been dealt with, he was impatient to know what was going on outside, so he directly signaled for the court to disperse and postpone the discussion until later.
Fang Xuanling, Gao Shilian, Tang Jian, Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji could not help but look at each other and all stayed.
They are also very curious.
What the hell is your Majesty doing?
Following Li Shimin back to the imperial study, before he sat down, he saw a captain of Baiqisi personally delivering several newspapers.
"Your Majesty, today's newspaper——"
Li Shimin nodded.
The guard retreated, and he and several close ministers picked up the newspaper and read through it briefly.
When I turned to the news critical review, my eyes were suddenly stunned because there was a "Book of Indulgence of Your Majesty's Holy Virtue" signed by Wei Zheng himself.
This old guy, did he take the wrong medicine?
Not to mention, the other ministers in the Imperial Study Room and even Li Shimin felt extremely weird.
This stubborn and tough old guy is actually willing to praise himself?
Except for the old god who was there, Wei Zheng, who looked magnanimous, the others couldn't help but secretly exchange glances with each other and lowered their heads.
Ah, this——
Li Shimin felt guilty for no reason.
Tang Jian and Changsun Wuji suddenly realized, while Fang Xuanling and Gao Shilian, who had received the news yesterday, were thoughtful.
The article very objectively describes the fact that Li Shimin plowed away the flowers and plants in the imperial garden, and personally managed the mulberry farming and shared the suffering with the people. It restored the original text and reproduced Li Shimin's compassionate words at that time word for word.
Finally, he expressed his self-blame for not being able to assist His Majesty in appeasing the country and benefiting the people as an important minister of the Tang Dynasty. He vowed to be loyal to the end of his life for the virtuous monarch with a holy heart. He also reflected on his guilt for settling for pleasure, saying that he had no other choice. The only thing we can do is to be aware of our shame and then be brave, and emulate His Majesty's determination.
Combined with the movement outside just now, several people couldn't help but realize something.
At this moment, the Baiqi Colonel from outside hurriedly came to report.
"Your Majesty, it has been verified clearly. Because the Tang Evening News published the story of Wei Gong plowing up the imperial garden, personally managing mulberry crops, and sharing the suffering of the people. The people of the world were moved and came here voluntarily..."
Wei Zheng:......
Ah, this——
I really didn’t mean it!
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Gao Shilian, and Tang Jian couldn't help but look at each other.
They all stood up and bowed to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty has a holy heart and kindness, and I am willing to imitate it——"
Li Shimin:...
Ah, this——
"Actually, cough - you don't have to be like this -"
What a wonderful misunderstanding!
Li Shimin didn't even know how to explain it.
At this moment, a little waiter walked in briskly.
"Your Majesty, Manager Wang has sent someone for instructions. The flowers and plants for Marquis Chang'an have been packaged. Should we send them over now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the imperial study room fell silent for an instant.
Wei Zheng was stunned.
Looking at the article signed by myself, I want to die.
I am famous throughout my life!
However, the deal is already done, what else can be done?
Fortunately, even if it is a misunderstanding, it will be beneficial to the country and the people without any harm.
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng sighed deeply, stood up, and bowed deeply to Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, what a great idea. Giving these flowers and plants to the Marquis of Chang'an can not only inspire the ministers in the world, but also avoid the waste of these flowers and plants. Kill two birds with one stone, good!"
"Your Majesty kills two birds with one stone, good!"
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Gao Shilian and Tang Jian also stood up and agreed.
What else can be done?
Don't worry about this matter. Now, it must be true!
Not only must it be true, but it must be very true!
Don't say anything else. When you get home, dig up your own garden and plant crops.
They are still planning.
The situation outside has gotten out of control.
The first is the East Palace.
Li Chengqian reacted the moment he saw the newspaper and directly mobilized the East Palace guards to dig up all the flowers and plants in his East Palace!
This behavior was caught on the spot by Yu Zhining and Li Gang who came to class.
After hearing their prince's explanation, the two old men excitedly bowed down on the spot.
"Your Highness is so benevolent——"
The emperor started digging, the prince started digging, and the current prime minister also started digging——
Where can the others sit still?
No matter how much shit you feel in your heart, you still have to shout slogans!
King Wei, King Shu, King Yan——
All the princes and highnesses took action one after another.
This sudden trend of shavings spread rapidly throughout Chang'an, as if it was contagious.
Your Majesty has already done it, and you don’t dare to covet this kind of pleasure. If you don’t do it, what does it mean?
The slogan of abstaining from extravagance and practicing frugality and sharing the suffering of the people resounded throughout Chang'an.
In particular, some lower-level officials shouted slogans loudly. After all, they even rent their own yard, so what’s the point of having a shitty back garden?
Planing is done by others, so why don't you shout?
You can’t complain about suffering a loss, you can’t complain about being fooled!
As for those middle-level officials, they don’t even have big yards, so even if they plant some flowers and plants at home, they are just random embellishments and they won’t hurt if they are dug up.
Therefore, the slogans were shouted loudly.
But sometimes, things just suck.
Once a trend is formed, you can't stop it——
Those who really have a big house and a big garden at home, all of them curse in their hearts.
If I plant some flowers at home, will it interfere with your ancestral graves?
But there is no way!
Under this situation, if you dare to ignore it, the imperial censor will immediately accuse you of being extravagant and licentious, and ignorant of the sufferings of the people. If you don't make trouble, someone will come to check the accounts.
When an official reaches this position, who can still have a really clean bottom?
Otherwise, Zheng Jiugong would not have died on time when he was about to check his family's account books.
"Wei Zheng, you old man, you don't deserve to be a son of a man——"
The upper-level officials, especially those from aristocratic families, suffered heavy losses this time. At home, my teeth ached with hatred. You really know people but not their hearts. Wei Zheng, an old man, actually did such shameless flattery in order to please His Majesty.
What a shame!
There are so many flowers, what should I do if I dig them up?
In this limelight, no one dares to give it to anyone——
Even if he moved to another courtyard in the countryside, he would be afraid of being watched by someone who wanted to do it.
what to do?
What else can I do——
Throw it away!
Ah, one morning, strange flowers and plants can be seen everywhere in Chang'an Street.
Prince An was shocked when he went out for a walk with the little Taoist nun.
You don’t want such precious flowers and plants?
Isn't this a waste of natural resources?
What a crime!
Wang Zi'an thought about it for a while, and it was not appropriate to throw everyone up.
Right, it’s wasteful and affects the appearance of the city.
what to do?
As a good contemporary young man who has been deeply influenced by nine years of compulsory education, if I don’t go to hell, who will?
In short, what a shameful waste!
We can't watch them waste so much!
Put it away, put it away!
All the servants in the family were mobilized, pulling carts, and collecting from house to house.
The kind that protects the car!
Very good attitude——
I pulled the trolley to the door of someone's house, looked at the flowers and plants that were not thrown outside, and kindly went forward to knock on the door and ask a very considerate question.
"Did you plan your house? We'll clean it for free -"
Ah, this——
Usually after asking like this, people who don't have it will get it.
In this way, he moved cart after cart of flowers and plants thrown away by each family with tears in his eyes to his own manor. If a group of old guys from Su Guogong's residence hadn't suddenly appeared later to grab business, he would definitely have been able to attract more.
However, this is also very rewarding.
What to do?
Of course, we need to build a simple greenhouse to plant them first.
These are all good things.
What if it becomes valuable one day?
