Some children are good at learning, and some are bad at learning. Zhang Yang hopes that his children can learn well.
Xiao Qingqing continued to scold Xiong Er and Xiong San. When she finished, Zhang Yang asked curiously: "How do you distinguish Xiong Er and Xiong San?"
She sat on the bench feeling proud, "Xiong Er's eyes are smaller than Xiong III's."
Zhang Yang looked sideways and said, "Well, that's really the case."
Inside the house, it was now difficult for Li Yue to bend down. She could only sit on the recliner and rest for a while, looking towards the door of the house. The father and daughter were observing the little bear at home.
After just watching for a moment, she saw a smile on her pretty face, and she was looking forward to the birth of her child.
Spring thunder exploded in the sky. It was rare for Shangguan Yi to go to Chang'an City. Today he had to go to Menxia Province to pick up the farming memorials sent from the Huaihe River this year.
It's just that the rain came at the wrong time. Shangguan Yi brought a bag of files from the door and watched the heavy rain falling from the sky, so he had to stand there.
After living in Lishan for a long time, Shangguan Yi rarely wears official uniform in front of others.
This official uniform has only been worn once, and it is still brand new.
The round-necked official uniform was a bit ill-fitting, and he unconsciously raised the collar.
While everyone was waiting for the rain to stop, Li Chengqian also hurried to Menxia Province. He was a little surprised to see Shangguan Yi at first, so he asked the attendant on the side to put down the umbrella in his hand and asked with a smile: "It's rare to see Shangguan Yi. People come to court."
Shangguan Yi first saluted Li Chengqian, "His Royal Highness."
Li Chengqian also looked at the heavy rain in front of him, "I remember, my father wanted to invite you to serve as an official in the court several times, but you refused. Why?"
Shangguan Yi is now nearly forty years old. He smiled and said: "Because my skills are still shallow, I don't dare to be appreciated by His Majesty."
"You can manage a dilapidated village to what it is today. I only think that Lishan can be prosperous because of your contribution." Li Chengqian nodded and said: "How is Zhang Yang? He does have vision, but he must He said he doesn’t have the ability to govern him like you do.”
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and a little rain fell on his body. Shangguan Yi picked up a bundle of memorials on his shoulders and said, "Your Highness, the prince's words are wrong."
Li Chengqian was stunned at first when he heard this, and then said: "Do you have any other high opinions?"
Shangguan Yi caressed his beard and said: "His Royal Highness, when looking at Zhang Yang, you can't just look at what he does. It is true that Xiaguan is in charge of many matters in Lishan. But if Lishan changes to another owner, will it be possible for only Xiaguan to do it?" Can you be rich?"
Hearing his rhetorical question, Li Chengqian hesitated to speak.
Shangguan Yi suddenly laughed, he stroked his beard and said: "Zhang Yang is indeed a person who is not good at governing, but he knows how to govern best. He is indeed inferior to lower officials in terms of management, scheduling, and overall planning, but when it comes to what people want, In solidarity with the township, the lower officials are not as generous as Zhang Yang."
"His Royal Highness, Zhang Yang often told his subordinates that he should go among the masses, get involved in their daily life, know their actual needs, know what they want and what they don't want, and find a general context. , lay a solid mass foundation, so that we can achieve great success."
"This is the way to make Lishan rich. It makes His Highness the Crown Prince laugh. Xiaguan is very clear about his own abilities and his abilities. As long as the head of Lishan is still Zhang Yang, even if Xiaguan is not in Lishan Mountain, as long as the county magistrate is changed, Lishan can also become a wealthy place in Guanzhong."
"So..." Shangguan Yi sighed: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took Zhang Yang too lightly. It was not Xiaguan who made Lishan Mountain, but Lishan Mountain who made Xiaguan Xiaguan. Therefore, Xiaguan was unwilling to accept His Majesty's kindness. Because there is so much to learn, especially the concepts that the county princes have always upheld that the masses need.”
Li Chengqian frowned when he heard this.
"Xiaoguan is still thinking about it, saying that all the construction in Lishan Mountain is for people's livelihood. I heard Zhang Yang said that he will build a large academy in the future so that the inheritance of technology can continue to spread."
"The county prince has always advocated promoting the technological development of Lishan, no matter how much money is invested, the official dared to ask His Royal Highness what the relationship between officials and the people is like."
Li Chengqian thought for a moment and then replied: "Officials govern the people of a place, so that the people of the place have fields to cultivate and a place to live in peace."
Another gust of wind blew rainwater into the eaves. Menxia Province was a very busy place, and occasionally there were three or two officials coming in and out in the rain.
The cool rain fell on him, and Li Chengqian didn't want to find a place to take shelter and continued to listen.
"Your Highness, what if it's the other way around?"
"in turn?"
This made Li Chengqian confused.
Shangguan Yi explained: "Many people always see the prosperity of Lishan, but they don't know the true meaning of Lishan governance. Officials' governance of the villagers is ultimately a constraint. The tighter the constraint, the greater the problem will be. If we can truly If we consider what the villagers want, many problems can be solved."
After finishing his words, Shangguan Yi said emphatically, "Well, let's go among the masses."
Li Chengqian fell silent, speechless as he was refuted by Shangguan Yi's sermon. It was never Shangguan Yi who created Lishan, but Lishan who created Shangguanyi.
Shangguan Yi added: "Your Highness, when Zhang Yang was an official in the East Palace, he should have understood this clearly."
"He told Gu, but..." Li Chengqian smiled sarcastically, "He is really a weird person."
Shangguan Yi cupped his hands and said: "The prince should go among the masses and take a good look at the scenery of various towns and counties, and you will gain insights."
"I understand."
After standing on the eaves of the door for a long time, the rain stopped. Shangguan Yi stepped forward and said, "Xiaguan, I'll take my leave first."
Li Chengqian quickly stepped forward and said, "Please go back to Lishan and tell Zhang Yang that I am willing to go to Lishan and talk to him."
Shangguan Yi bowed and left.
After a rain, the ground was very wet, and gloomy dark clouds hung over Chang'an City. Li Chengqian stepped on the wet ground and walked back to the East Palace.
As for the attendants around the prince, they couldn't understand Shangguan Yi's words at all.
At this moment, in Zhongshu Province, His Majesty went to Lishan Mountain and brought some words. After these words were given to Fang Xuanling, they started discussing here.
Wei Zheng has always adhered to the education strategy. In his opinion, this is a good thing and it is nothing more than spending more manpower.
Changsun Wuji looked solemn, "Is it really appropriate to use our Central Plains saints and Confucian classics to educate them?"
As soon as the words came out, the Zhongshu Province was filled with anger. Originally, everyone was dissatisfied with the neglect of the duties of the Protectorate.
Now when we talk about the strategy of enlightenment, this must be the matter of the Protectorate again, and now we are even more angry.
The generals guard one side with their troops and horses, but the task of educating the people of the Western Regions naturally falls on the civilian officials.
The military generals will not get involved in this matter. The Ministry of Rites mainly controls the exchanges between the countries and will not interfere in this matter.
This matter is none other than Zhongshu Sheng.
Duke Zhao's words made everyone quiet down.
The morning had just subsided, and the rain had just stopped. Some people complained that because of the words of the Marquis of Lishan County, there would probably be another quarrel.
Can this court still be quiet?
I thought that the county prince had left the court and now lived in Lishan so he could not interfere with the affairs of the court.
Chao Zhong can also have some peace and quiet for a while, but right now... Others in Lishan still have to make suggestions for Chao Zhong, but this matter makes sense.
Your Majesty has made up his mind, and the matter falls on everyone.
After Zhao Guogong finished speaking, there was silence in Zhongshu Province. Perhaps Changsun Wuji's words contained some complaints, but no one dared to respond.
So many eyes were on Mr. Zheng.
Changsun Wuji added: "What should we do if the local government pretends to accept enlightenment and the local civil servants are lax? I heard that Zhang Yang exchanged one or two words with His Majesty. Just because of these two words, we have so many It makes no sense for people to think about it here.”
After speaking, Zhao Guogong picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea, then put down his tea bowl hard to show his dissatisfaction.
Cen Wenwen wanted to say something or two, but seeing that Changsun Wuji and the civil servants around him had dark faces, he had no choice but to swallow his words.
Fang Xuanling kept looking at the memorial in his hand, with no intention of speaking.
Everyone's eyes fell on Wei Zheng again.
It's interesting to say that the eyes of everyone in Zhongshu Province have been turning to the three important people in the court.
After a long moment of silence, Wei Zheng finally stood up and said, "I'm going to see Zhang Yang and ask him clearly."
Hearing this, Cen Wenwen quickly cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Zheng, I happen to be going to a wine shop in Lishan."
In this way, Cen Wenwen also left Zhongshu Province.
Changsun Wuji took another sip of tea, shook his head and left with a sigh.
Everyone present let out a sigh of relief. With the departure of Zheng Gong and Zhao Guogong, the huge pressure in Zhongshu Province finally disappeared.
Everyone also began to busy themselves with their own matters at hand.
The palace was already very busy, and now there are more troubles. Everyone likes things to be less complicated and simpler.
But there will always be some mistakes and accidents, as well as some other incidents.
The discord between Zheng Gong and Zhao Guogong is getting worse and worse. I don't know how long this cold war will last.
If the two people's positions were the same, the court of Zhenguan Dynasty would be so beautiful, except for the military commanders.
Not long after Changsun Wuji left, Fang Xuanling also walked out of Zhongshu Province, and he walked all the way to Chengtian Gate.
The guards in the palace along the way saluted one after another to express their respect for the Prime Minister.
He walked into Chengtian Gate, entered the palace, and walked all the way to Ganlu Hall.
Li Shimin was looking at the report from the Western Regions, and it was a lie in his heart to say that he was not concerned about the war in Persia.
Tian Khan wants to know more than anyone else what the outcome of the battle between Pei Xingjian and Wang Xuance has been so far.
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is here." The prince's voice came from the front of the palace.
"Come in."
The front of the hall became quiet, and soon Fang Xuanling walked into the hall. He bowed and bowed in front of His Majesty.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "This Pei Xingjian is really a talent. He used a group of stragglers from the Western Regions to repel the cannibals."
Seeing that he was still bowing, Li Shimin smiled again and said: "In private, you don't need to be so polite. Let's take a look at the topographic map sent by Persia."
Fang Xuanling then retracted his hand and stood up again, "May I ask Your Majesty if you want to re-employ Zhang Yang."
As if he already knew that Fang Xuanling was going to ask about this matter, Li Shimin sighed: "I just asked him about the priority of this matter. After all, it still depends on the deliberations between the court and the central government."
Seeing his still troubled expression, he added: "I know very well that you have always had a prejudice against Zhang Yang. He is an eccentric young man who is also a bold and capable person. You have repeatedly advised me to be cautious when using such a person. "
Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Yang can be used, but he cannot be trusted. Your Majesty needs to be careful and someone needs to look after him."
"Also, if Your Majesty really wants to continue to use him, it is better to invite him back to Chang'an. Corporal Li Xian is not a bad thing. After he comes back, someone needs to watch him and let him be controlled by others."
Do you want to invite Zhang Yang to come to Chang'an again? Li Shimin couldn't help but shake his head, "It's difficult for this kid to come to Chang'an. Even if he comes, he won't stay long."
Zhang Yang is indeed a talented person. It would be best if such a person could stay in the court and be used by the country, but there are exceptions.
Others don't know it. Don't Fang Xuanling, who has been with His Majesty for so many years, not know it?
Your Majesty has repeatedly tried to polish off Zhang Yang's edges and make him surrender, so that he can be used by Your Majesty.
But this kid has repeatedly been disrespectful and has never shown any sincere intention to surrender.
It would be a pity to kill such a person. Even if you use him, you must be careful while using him.
Fang Xuanling saluted again, "Your Majesty, I forgive you for being bold. If Your Majesty cannot subdue him, he will be imprisoned in Lishan Mountain."
Li Shimin smiled in surprise, "I thought you would remonstrate and kill him."
Fang Xuanling smiled knowingly, "It would be a pity to kill him."
There are smart people in the court, including Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng. Everyone knows His Majesty's intentions. It is easy for the big shots to deal with Zhang Yang. It is very simple for them.
Your Majesty can let him ascend to the high hall, and they can ask your Majesty to hide Zhang Yangxue with a few words.
Among the monarchs and ministers, the ones your Majesty trusts the most are the prime minister and Wei Zheng. Changsun Wuji, who was the closest at first, has long been estranged.
Next, the Prime Minister talked to His Majesty about the enlightenment strategy of the Western Region Protectorate.
The culprits of this incident were Zhang Yangzheng and Shangguan Yi looking at the construction of the grape trellis and the growth of some courgettes.
"Grapes can be grown on shelves, which can save us space. If they can be grown, we can expand the planting, and then the village will have its own grapes to eat."
Zhang Yang was talking with longing in his heart.
Taifu Temple’s business is booming, eh! What a great thing.
Just as he was looking at the sprouting courgettes, Li Tai came in a hurry. He had gained weight recently, and the fat on his face was still shaking when he ran, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law! Mr. Zheng is here."
"Come here, why are you panicking?"
Zhang Yang responded casually, but then he thought, "Who are you talking about?"
Li Taiping calmed down his breathing and said, "Mr. Zheng, and Cen Wenwen."
Cen Wenwen has almost become a regular visitor to Lishan. He comes to see the brewery every now and then. Chao Zhong points at the drinks, just like waiting for a chicken to lay eggs to provide Chao Zhong with profits.
The wine is sold outside the customs, and because of the new goods tax outside the customs, Lishan can also make more money.
Zhang Yang, Shangguan Yi and Li Tai came to the village entrance to greet him with their hands in their hands.
Duke Zheng had already entered the village under the leadership of Cen Wenwen, and Li Tai's guards did not dare to stop him.
The three of them confirmed the direction where Mr. Zheng was, and then they all turned back from the entrance of the village and came to the fields to the north of the village.
I haven't closed my eyes after a busy day. I'm going to take a break from updating one chapter today. I'll make up for the missed updates.
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