The old courtyard door opens, and what comes into view is a small courtyard. Li Yue stepped into this small courtyard. The vegetable plot used to be covered with various weeds.
But now the yard is empty, and the bear den from back then is still there. Li Yue whispered: "The bears at that time refused to live in the bear den." Zhang Yang opened the door and could see a lot of dust with the naked eye. Floating, the two bowls were placed upside down on the table, with two pairs of chopsticks resting on them.
Looking at his room, there was only a bed board left. I saw Li Yue walking quickly into her room.
Zhang Yang stepped forward and saw that she was rummaging through the cabinet, then put a piece of cloth on the table and put all the toys away.
He took out another pamphlet. Zhang Yang asked curiously: "Huh? Why do you still keep this booklet?"
"Well, this is the recipe I wrote back then." Li Yue looked through it and saw that it was still the childish handwriting of the past.
"It seems that it is no longer needed now." As she spoke, she still took the booklet with her and put the tumbler, small spinning top, and small windmill into the package.
Zhang Yang opened the doors and windows and tidied up the place. Let the dust out of the house. Li Yue rolled up her sleeves, swept the floor and wiped the table.
It took half a day to clean up the house. The couple sat in front of the house and looked at this long and narrow alley. Occasionally, a few children ran past.
Zhang Yang said with a smile: "It wasn't so lively in front of our house before."
"Well, I feel much more comfortable now." This was a scenery they had never seen before when they lived here, and the couple wanted to see it for a while.
During the early years of Zhenguan, many cities and towns in Chang'an City had not yet been built. In the past two years, as the population of Chang'an City increased, many cities and towns were rebuilt.
Many dilapidated houses have been repaired, and the streets and lanes of Chang'an City have also become full of fireworks. Not long after, I smelled the aroma of someone cooking food.
A woman came up with a child in her arms and asked, "Are you new here?" Looking at the two people in front of her, the woman was holding the man's arm. The two looked like they were only in their early twenties, and they looked like a young couple.
Li Yue smiled and said: "We lived here before." The woman nodded and said: "I heard that there were three families living in this alley. They moved away and never came back. I asked the government about these three families. The owner of the house won’t let it be sold.” Li Yue grinned and said, “We still have to come back and take a look.”
"My family lives on the street. If you need any help in the future, just ask. The man in the family is familiar with the people here." Li Yue still smiled and nodded.
The two of them were sitting in front of the house, and it was past noon before they knew it. Li Yue suddenly stood up again and said, "Let's go to Dongshi for a walk."
"Okay." Today's Chang'an City East Market is larger than before, and there are more pedestrians coming and going. Zhang Yang took her hand and walked around, and found that the previous vendors were no longer there, and now they all had new faces.
Li Yue sighed: "What a big change."
"Yeah." You can still see many people from the Western Regions and Turks in the East Market. We even met a few Persians. After the restoration of the Silk Road, Chang'an City entered a prosperous scene.
Zhang Yang whispered: "Chang'an City will become the center of the Tang Dynasty, and it will also be the center of the world in the future."
"Well, I hope so." Li Yue smiled. Walk from Zhuque Street, all the way to the end of the East Market, and then walk to the south, which is the direction of Qujiang Pool.
There are still officers and soldiers guarding outside Qujiang Pool. Qujiangfang is separated from here. Except for specific festivals, this place is still closed.
Zhang Yang gave his badge to the officers and soldiers here. After confirming their identities, the officers and soldiers hurriedly got out of the way. When the couple walked into Qujiang Pool, three or two guards stood together and talked.
"It is said that His Majesty handed over Qujiang Pool to others, but it was to such a young man." Cheng Chubi had nothing to do on weekdays. He had an unofficial eldest brother Chu Mo at home, which caused the elder brother in the family to be particularly strict with his younger brothers.
Now Cheng Chubi was guarding Qujiang Pool. Listening to the discussion between the two guards, he said lazily: "Those are Princess Runan and the Marquis of Lishan County. Who do you think they are?" The guard asked curiously: "Little General, this Why do you two come here every three or two years with Qujiang Pond?" Cheng Chubi snorted coldly: "What do you know? His Majesty gave it to His Royal Highness the Princess and the County Marquis. What do you care about what they do?" The guard was stupid. He smiled naively and said, "I'm curious about my humble position." Cheng Chubi added, "You should be careful with your words. Even my father has to give these two a bit of a thumbs-down. They are the life-and-death friends of the eldest brother of a certain family."
"That's what the young general said." Several guards nodded in flattery. Qujiang Pond is very quiet, and there are still a few birds parked on the eaves.
Grass has grown in the cracks in the stones on the road, and the original waterside pavilion pillars are showing signs of corrosion. The dilapidation in front of them did not affect the couple's good mood at all.
Li Yue walked in front, and she turned around and walked backwards so that they could talk face to face while walking.
"Father's Taiye Pool is about to be completed, and Qujiang Pool will continue to be abandoned in the future."
"Well, now that I'm free, I'll build something up here."
"Father's money has not been returned to our family yet."
"Your father is probably still unclear." Hearing this, Li Yue covered her mouth and chuckled. The fish in the pond became fatter. Zhang Yang rolled up his trouser legs and tied the hem of his clothes to his belt.
Put your feet on the steps and put your hands into the water. The fish here are not afraid of people and look silly. I caught two big fish and grilled them here.
A eunuch from the palace came in a hurry. With a flattering smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your Majesty asked the palace to prepare meals. I don't know whether to go to the palace to eat." Li Yue waved his hand. Said: "No need, it's too annoying."
"Here." The little eunuch left quickly. Zhang Yang grilled the two fish carefully, making sure the heat was right. After observing the fish meat, he realized that the fish here was too fat and might not taste good.
Before the fish was cooked, I saw several more eunuchs carrying table cases, and several palace maids placing food boxes on the table cases.
After that, Li Shimin, wearing a yellow robe, was seen striding over. Zhang Yang sighed: "Your father came here in person when he knew we were eating from the palace."
"Well, maybe my father had already prepared to come to Qujiang Pond for dinner, so he asked someone to come and ask." The couple looked at each other and thought of going together.
The emperor just wanted to have dinner together, but he just wanted to find an excuse to send a eunuch to check. He is a tyrannical emperor, but he still pretends to be reluctant.
Zhang Yang sighed in frustration,
"As expected, we can't hide. Next time we come back in disguise so as not to be disturbed." Li Yue nodded heavily.
"That's fine." Bowls of dishes were placed on the table. Li Shimin sat down first and then said, "There are a few cooks in the palace who have learned skills from Lishan, and they are pretty good at cooking." Zhang Yang and Li Yue Sitting aside, looking at the dishes.
Li Shimin took a bite of the pork ribs and said, "Now you can also eat these in the palace." The eunuch poured another bowl of wine for His Majesty.
Seeing that the eunuch still wanted to pour wine, Zhang Yang quickly said: "I have stopped drinking recently." Li Yue took a mouthful of cabbage and nodded: "This is the cabbage grown in our Lishan Mountain."
"Well, the cabbage from Lishan is sweet when grown." Li Shimin took a sip of wine and said, "Others may not be able to taste it, but after eating the cabbage from Lishan, you can taste the difference." Lishan's soil and Fertilizers are carefully formulated, especially fertilizers.
Zhang Yang brought up two grilled fishes, cut off the fish heads with chopsticks, and shaved off the fish meat on both sides.
Li Shimin took a look and took a piece of fish to taste carefully.
"Your craftsmanship is still as good as ever."
"Yeah, you can't forget the cooking skills."
"The prince has told you?" Zhang Yang nodded and said, "We talked about streamlining the six departments." Li Shimin wiped his mouth, put down the handkerchief, put his hands on the table, and whispered: "Do you think Zhang Daan is appointed to the Ministry of Etiquette? Is Shangshu suitable?" Zhang Yang nodded and said: "Xu Jingzong is appointed as the Minister of Zhongshu Province. I think it is not bad. Li Yifu should also join the Zhongshu Province. It is good to be a servant, at least let him follow Xu Jingzong."
"Well, go on, I'll listen." Zhang Yang added: "The Ministry of Rites does need to be streamlined, but Xu Jingzong can't do it well. Zhang Daxiang is too upright and thinks too much and is not bold enough. Zhang Dashu usually I'm not familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Rites." Li Shimin pondered for a moment, then asked: "You single-handedly brought up the Ministry of Rites, and you are also the most familiar with these people. What about Pei Xingjian and Di Zhisun?"
"Dizhisun is good at governance, but not good at presiding over the affairs of the Ministry of Rites. Pei Xingjian... He is still in Persia. He is still young and has inexperienced experience. He still needs to be tempered." Li Shimin kept nodding and said: "As expected, Zhang Daan is the only one left." With the emperor. After eating, the couple left Qujiang Pool and walked patiently out of Chang'an City.
Half a month later, Tubo sent another message. The Tubo Protectorate was built, and the Tubo people took over many pieces of land in Tianzhu. Xiao Zanpu sent news that Tubo would help the Tang Dynasty take over various parts of Tianzhu, and they would deal with it after the officials from the central government went to Tianzhu. .
Wang Xuance went to Persia with 30,000 Tibetan troops and 5,000 Indian coolies, and joined Pei Xingjian's army.
It took half a month for the news to reach Chang'an, at least a month ago. Zhang Yang was very impatient with the lag in information and could not find a solution for a while.
On this day, His Majesty summoned Xu Jingzong again.
"Xu Jingzong, I still want you to continue to look after the matter in Tianzhu. This matter is still left to the Ministry of Rites." Xu Jingzong bowed and said, "I understand." Li Shimin added: "Zhang Yang is Zuo Cheng, the minister. He is no longer an official of the Ministry of Rites. From now on, the Ministry of Rites will decide on its own affairs." Xu Jingzong saluted again.
"Here." Seeing Xu Jingzong's attitude, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and sighed: "I know that you and Zhang Yang have a good relationship, and it is his intention to streamline the Ministry of Etiquette." Xu Jingzong lowered his head and looked surprised.
"Zhang Yang said that the current Ministry of Rites has too many people. If it remains as it is in the future, it will easily become too large. He is also worried that there will be redundant officials in the six departments of the Central Government and the Central Government. In the future, the Ministry of Rites will be difficult to return to. That's why I want to streamline the three provinces and six departments."
"Nowadays, the Ministry of Rites has the largest number of people. Since we want to streamline all the ministries in the imperial court, we naturally have to start with the Ministry of Rites. I know that the Ministry of Rites is your hard work, and you must be reluctant." It was raining outside the palace. This year's rainy season is abnormal. It is obviously a dry season in Guanzhong, but it is rainy and cloudy.
Xu Jingzong said again: "Your Majesty, I am not reluctant. I am a little relieved at this moment. A stone has fallen in my heart." Li Shimin frowned at him and whispered: "Give Xu Shangshu tea." Wang Gonggong brought the tea.
Xu Jingzong cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Shimin added, "Is there anything you need me to arrange?"
"Your Majesty, I hope to keep Yuan Gongyu in the Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of Rites needs good people, but it also needs people who are mercenary. If an official office only has good people, it will appear weak." Li Shimin nodded,
"I will make arrangements. You go to the Ministry of Etiquette and wait for the order."
"Here." Three days later, the imperial decree came down. At the Duke of Zhao's house, Chu Suiliang whispered: "Your Majesty asked Xu Jingzong to be promoted to the Minister of Zhongshu Province. Since Zhang Yang has been serving as Minister Zuocheng, Xu Jingzong will take over the position of Minister of Zhongshu Province." Changsun Chong drank tea in silence. He looked at his father.
Changsun Wuji said nothing at this moment. Chu Suiliang said again: "At the same time, Li Yifu was appointed as the minister of Zhongshu Province and the young minister of Honglu Temple." Tang Shanshi said in a low voice: "This matter was probably arranged by Zhang Yang. I heard that Zhang Yang was coming before. I went to Chang'an City to have a banquet with His Majesty at Qujiang Pond." Chu Suiliang nodded and said, "That's reasonable." A young boy hurriedly walked into the government office and said, "Dong Zhao, the order has been sent to the Ministry of Rites again." Chu Suiliang said Suiliang took the note with understanding, straightened the slender note, looked at it, and said: "Zhang Xiangxiang serves as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Zhang Dashu serves as the Secretary and Young Supervisor in charge of the compilation of classics, Zhang Da'an serves as..." There was a pause, and the words suddenly stopped. Then, Tang Shanshi asked anxiously: "What happened to Zhang Da'an?" Chu Suiliang said slowly: "Zhang Da'an... served as the Minister of Rites." The hall was quiet for a while. Zhang Daan, who was in his twenties, was already It's the Minister of Rites.
It was hard for everyone to accept it for a while. The Minister of Rites was so young, Chu Suiliang said again: "Even if Di Zhisun is the Minister of Rites, it would be appropriate." Changsun Wuji said slowly: "Regardless of qualifications, in terms of ability, Zhang Daan is indeed the best Appropriate." The good Ministry of Etiquette was split up by His Majesty's three decrees.
The first few people in the Ministry of Rites, except Zhang Daan, all left. Zhang Daan seemed to know that this day would come sooner or later. He behaved extremely calmly and calmly laid off more than 300 people, just like a branch removing the scattered leaves, leaving only the most important leaves and Several branches.
Three days later, there was only one minister left in the Ministry of Rites: Pei Xingjian, the Minister of Rites, who was far away in Persia, and Di Zhisun, who was in the Hexi Corridor.
Two literary scholars, Xu Yushi and Yuan Gongyu, were retained, as well as five minor officials, and the organizational structure of the Foreign Affairs Academy was retained.
At this point, the split of the Ministry of Rites ended in a very peaceful way. The Ministry of Rites is the Ministry of Rites, which was restored to its original appearance. This was what the emperor wanted and what the Marquis of Lishan County arranged.
The downsizing of various ministries in the DPRK also began, and many officials were transferred and dismissed. Centralizing the dispersed power, the Khan further centralized it.
And many officials were assigned to places, and most of them were sent to the old places of the family to control the places. Zhang Yang sat at the foot of Mount Li, listening to Cen Wenwen talk about the current situation in the DPRK and China.
