And asking Li Shimin to provide some technical manpower was just an empty promise from the emperor.
With the lessons learned from the past, this is probably another case of default.
Walking with Xu Jingzong and Zhang Xiangxiang, Zhang Yang also listened to their stories.
"The news just came that Ashinadur took action first and has already gone to attack Khotan. Gaochang has to take care of the cotton fields during this period. The cotton in the two thousand hectares of land will be harvested around September. There is no manpower available at the moment. come out."
Listening to Xu Jingzong's report, Zhang Yang asked again: "Su Dingfang and Li Daoyan have arrived in Qilian Mountain, right?"
Zhang Elephant replied: "They had already arrived in the Qilian Mountains when they sent the news. If the journey went smoothly, Dashu would have entered the territory of Tubo at this moment. Su Dingfang also sent a message to Ashinadur and Gaochang, Gaochang, Ashinadur, Su Dingfang, The three parties can also pass messages back and forth.”
Zhang Yang asked: "Old Xu, take someone to see the Turk who was beaten by His Highness King Wei, and arrange a doctor for him."
"What kind of doctor do you want?"
"Just an ordinary doctor will do. You can just find one on the street. Our Ministry of Etiquette has a tight budget and can't afford too much money."
Xu Jingzong nodded blankly.
The three of them walked into the Ministry of Rites and looked at Li Baiyao.
Li Baiyao has been busy dealing with the ceremony these days.
"Someone in the court recently mentioned that His Majesty wants to be enshrined in Mount Tai. Do we, the Ministry of Rites, need to make preparations in advance?" Li Baiyao asked cautiously.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Zhang Yang looked at the Hubu on the opposite side with his hands folded, "If His Majesty has no decree, we won't prepare."
"Here."
As he spoke, Tang Jian came over.
Zhang Yang saluted him politely and said, "Shang Shu of the Tang Dynasty."
Tang Jian also saluted, "Zhang Shangshu, I heard you talking about Mount Tai. Now there are a lot of discussions in the court. I don't know what Shangshu thinks about this matter."
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said: "It all depends on His Majesty's wishes. Our Ministry of Rites will naturally obey His Majesty's instructions and will not act beyond our authority."
Tang Jian sighed: "Nowadays, many people say that His Majesty is about to capture the four towns of Anxi, and this time he must go to Mount Tai to enshrine himself."
Zhang Yang shook his head. Before His Majesty made a decision, this guy was moved by himself.
No wonder the teacher said that he had not been sitting in the position of Hube for a long time.
"I'll take my leave now."
"I still advise you to prepare for Taishan as soon as possible."
"It's not too late to prepare until His Majesty makes a decision."
Seeing Zhang Yang leaving with the people, Tang Jian shook his head and sighed, then looked at Li Baiyao, "Baiyao, I advise you to make preparations early, maybe His Majesty will give you a high look."
Li Baiyao saluted and said, "I'd better listen to what Zhang Shangshu said. The Ministry of Rites will make a decision when His Majesty really decides."
Tang Jian added: "Zhang Yang, Xu Jingzong and Zhang Xiangxiang are busy with matters at the Foreign Affairs Academy. Are you really planning to be weaker than others?"
Li Baiyao looked at Chengtianmen and said with a smile: "I have experienced ups and downs as a lower official. This is all I can do. I won't think about going up any higher. At this age, I will naturally understand. Zhang Shangshu has means and strategies. He treats The subordinates are also very good, and now I want to see how far Zhang Shangshu can lead the Ministry of Rites with his bold words in the future."
Observing Li Baiyao, Tang Jian was silent for a long time. He really couldn't understand such a person who couldn't adapt to the situation.
At present, so many people are talking about Taishan, but he is still so indifferent.
Zhang Yang led Xu Jingzong and Zhang Xiangxiang all the way to Zhuque Gate, giving instructions on all the things that needed to be done as they walked. The next matters for the Diplomatic Academy were all explained on this stretch of the road.
Zhang Yang, as the Minister of Rites, is very satisfied with this efficiency and the ability of these two people.
Zhang Xiang can concentrate on his work at the Foreign Affairs Academy.
Xu Jingzong can also use his social terror ability to find a group of friends in Chang'an City to do things for him.
Arriving in front of Zhuque's door, Xu Jingzong and Zhang Elephant left to make arrangements for themselves.
In front of Zhuque Gate, Li Chengqian was waiting here.
Zhang Yang bowed slightly and adjusted his sleeves, "The sleeves of the official uniform are a bit too big. I don't know if the court will interfere if I change the official uniform without permission."
Li Chengqian added: "The official uniforms given by the court are not suitable for everyone. There are also people who take them home and have them slightly altered. As long as it is not so obvious, we will not interfere."
"That's great. I was just about to close up the sleeves of this official uniform."
Seeing Zhang Yang holding his hands and the sleeves hanging down to his waist, Li Chengqian took a closer look and said, "It really should be changed."
"Is His Royal Highness standing here waiting for someone?"
Zhang Yang smiled awkwardly, "I heard that Qingque will wait for you here every day in the afternoon. If I have something to say to you, I will wait here."
"Why don't you go to the East Palace and talk?"
Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Let's talk here."
"That's fine. I wonder what His Highness the Crown Prince wants to talk to me about?"
Li Chengqian carried it with one hand, "I heard that the Ministry of Education of Zhongliang Central Committee has formulated another measure to target temples in various places. I have also read this strategy."
"I wonder what His Highness the Crown Prince wants?"
Li Chengqian pondered for a long time, "I previously thought that the temple matter was a conflict between the court and the temple monks, but after reading the strategy, I understood that the conflict between the court and the temple was transferred to ordinary villagers and the monks. Between the temples.”
After taking another two steps back and forth, Li Chengqian continued, "This method of transferring conflicts feels very familiar. Then I thought about you having used this method before, so I thought of you. I also heard about your heat stroke. , I went to see my father with Duke Zheng earlier, and I dare to speculate that this strategy is yours."
After careful consideration of the reasons, it is impossible for Li Chengqian not to know unless he is confused.
"Now that the conflict has been transferred, from the beginning the conflict between the court and the temple has turned into the conflict between the villagers and the temple. This policy is bound to cause an uproar. The court and China can also balance it. Instead of being the one who bears the brunt of the conflict, it is better to let The court serves as the balancer between the conflicts between the temple and the villagers..."
Li Chengqian walked back and forth, as if he was thinking while talking.
"I have to say that your method is very clever. There is a reason why Zhongshu Provincial Capital laid out the arrangement." Li Chengqian sighed: "At the beginning, you told Gu that Buddhism was detrimental to the country. Even if the father did not take any measures, Gu Naturally, they will also deal with Buddhism, but I don’t like your method very much because you take advantage of the justice in the hearts of the villagers.”
Zhang Yang bowed slightly and replied: "Your Highness, the power of investigation is not just for decoration. It is not just for temples. If the court needs to make progress, it needs methods. As long as the court understands the importance of investigation, then the entire investigation policy can be used." continue."
"A thorough investigation of the temple will not pass away like a gust of wind. The power of Wan Qian Dawn will be greater. Even corrupt officials will not dare to make trouble. This kind of power is very powerful, and it is for the long-term peace and stability of the country. No one can Don’t underestimate this power.”
Li Chengqian bowed his hands and saluted, "Now I don't think there is anything wrong with this plan. I admire you for asking for help from thousands of people. Is it because of the suggestion box in the East Palace that you thought of this?"
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Your Highness, you must listen to the words of the people. This will be the most powerful force in the Tang Dynasty. The power of Wanli Dawn is the most powerful and cannot be stopped by anyone."
"Thank you for your words. I understand now that you were the Young Master of the East Palace. Once you are a teacher, you will always be a teacher. No matter whether you are still in the court or not in the future, you will be Gu's teacher."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has given you too much praise. I would rather be the Crown Prince's critic."
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "That is a good teacher and friend."
The two of them saluted again, Zhang Yang turned around and left, while Li Chengqian watched on.
Behind the Zhuque Gate, two East Palace officials, Xu Changli and Zhang Daan, also came out.
Li Chengqian whispered: "Did you all hear what Zhang Yang said just now?"
Xu Changli nodded and said: "Looking at the young man, he actually has such foresight in his heart, but after all, he is still alone. In the future, it will be very embarrassing for a lonely minister like him to fall into the disputes in the court."
There are naturally many people forming cliques in the court.
It is not that Li Chengqian has never seen this kind of situation where political opinions are inconsistent with each other.
At the beginning, Changsun Wuji also had disputes with the old faction in the court. Fortunately, his father was leaning towards the new faction in the court. Since his father ascended the throne and faced those famous Confucian elders, the dispute in the court lasted for several years until Gao Shilian left the court. The church is over.
The result of this struggle was that Changsun Wuji eliminated all the veterans in key positions.
These are also allowed by the father.
Zhang Yang is still young now, and he is not among the three nobles and nine ministers.
What he will face in the future will be monstrous floods.
Xu Changli said: "He has chosen such a difficult path at a young age, and he doesn't know how far he can go in the future. When Zhang Gongjin and Wei Zheng leave the court, he will have no helpers."
"Brother has a helper, and that's us." Zhang Daan said.
"You are just a servant of the East Palace. How can you fight as a subordinate of the East Palace?"
"A man is born between heaven and earth, so it is natural for heaven and earth to become clear and bright. The Tang Dynasty needs a court with more vitality." Zhang Da'an faced Li Chengqian, "To be honest with His Highness, I am ready to take part in the imperial examination."
Li Chengqian patted Zhang Daan on the shoulder, "Okay, this is the style of a man, he should have such courage."
Xu Changli remained silent and could only sigh helplessly.
Perhaps it was because his talents were not outstanding, he was not as wise as Zhang Daan, nor was he as sharp as Zhang Yang, so Xu Xiaode felt complicated.
Li Chengqian asked: "I don't know what Xu Changli has planned for the future."
Xu Xiaode whispered, "Young people are not afraid, so what should I be afraid of?"
Li Chengqian smiled brightly when he heard this.
Speaking of this, Xu Xiaode wanted to slap himself, but why did he say such words out of nowhere? It was obviously not what he wanted to say.
In the last few days of July, the court issued a proclamation, giving all the people of the Tang Dynasty the right to investigate and inspect the temples. You can go to the state capital and even Chang'an City to continue the investigation.
Give power to all people and promote righteousness in the world forever.
Tens of thousands of people in Chang'an City are praising His Majesty.
The emperor is still the emperor who is respected by all people.
Chaotang is still the same capable and capable chaotang.
To be able to get such a loud response and win so many people's hearts, Li Shimin almost woke up from his dream with laughter.
But this matter has nothing to do with Zhang Yang.
From the beginning to the end, Zhang Yang's name did not appear.
All responses and praise were focused on the emperor.
The emperor is so ruthless, he must conquer the hearts of thousands of people and promote righteousness in the world.
Zhang Yang was sitting fishing by the Weishui River, and Li Yue was sitting aside and grilling fish with Xiao Wu.
The scales of the caught fish are scraped off on the spot, and they are killed and eaten on the spot.
Zhang Yang frowned and said, "I think the fish you caught should be kept at home for a day, otherwise it will have a strong earthy smell."
Li Yue washed the killed fish carefully, "Wash it a few more times and pour some green onion and ginger water on it."
"Well, it is indeed much fresher to eat like this."
There is nothing fresher than eating it right after you catch it.
The little bear also likes to eat fish, but he doesn't like to eat raw fish. After a while, he flopped in the water and came up with a small fish in his mouth.
It first shook its body to get rid of all the water hanging on its fur, and then placed the palm-sized fish on its mouth near the fire, indicating that it wanted to eat.
Xiao Wu took down an iron shelf, and there were pieces of grilled and crispy fish on the iron shelf.
It can eat these small fish happily, and even the fish bones are grilled until crispy.
Zhang Yang sat with his chin in one hand and a fishing rod in the other, watching the little bear jump into the river again to catch fish.
Catching fish is its natural ability, so why doesn’t it like eating raw fish? Other bears are caught and eaten directly.
It's getting really weird.
After a day in the village, they met the teacher and the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan. The couple was about to leave. Zhang Yang saw a monk standing at the entrance of the village.
Zhang Yang pretended not to notice and helped Li Yue and Xiao Wu get into the carriage.
The monk stepped forward.
Zhang Yang said loudly: "Are you blind? Didn't you see a monk?"
This was meant for Li Tai's guards. These guards were sensible. After hearing this, they stepped forward and started beating him.
"Does the Lishan Order want to be at odds with Buddhism?"
The monk shouted loudly while being beaten.
Waving his riding whip, Zhang Yang took his wife and Xiao Wu back to Chang'an City.
It is said that the two are irreconcilable, but the opponents who are equally matched are those who are irreconcilable.
Seeing that Li Yue looked a little worried, Zhang Yang said: "Don't worry, I haven't considered them as opponents yet, these bastards are not in my eyes."
Li Yue whispered: "It's not that I'm worried about this. The guards of Qingque are not serious about their actions."
Thinking about it, Li Tai made a mistake just now and was banned. He couldn't add more mistakes to his mistakes.
Li Yue said to Aunt Yang who was riding a horse next to the carriage: "Auntie, please tell Qingque's guards that if you beat someone to death, remember to throw it into the river and sink to the bottom, otherwise it will be bad if someone finds out."
Aunt Yang nodded, "I'll give you the orders now."
"Um."
Zhang Yang:"……"
Looking back, Li Yue said in surprise: "Eh? What's wrong with you, husband?"
"I was wondering...if I'm full after eating fish for a day, I don't need to have dinner when I go home."
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In the palace, Li Shimin often came to Qintian Prison recently to look at the tracks on the sand table.
Yuan Tiangang's voice was hoarse, "Your Majesty, as he said, once this thing comes out, it will never stop."
