In November of the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, a cold wind howled from the northwest, and the bright moonlight enveloped the entire land of Guanzhong.
The cold wind carried snowflakes into the influx of Chang'an City, and most of the snowflakes fell on Zhuque Street.
On the other hand, there were few snowflakes falling on the paths between crowded houses.
In the silent palace, there were occasional fires in the windows of several palaces.
In the Chongde Hall, Li Shimin was closing his eyes and listening to Li Zhi reading an article. What he was reading was "Lishan's Letter to Guanzhong", which was about the development plan.
Lishan is a place that likes to plan.
All construction must be well planned. It seems that Lishan can't do anything without planning.
Li Shimin frowned as he listened, and when he heard that Lishan wanted to help other counties get rich together, he couldn't help but frown.
Then he picked up the tea bowl, took a sip of tea, and continued listening.
"Looking back at Lishan's three-year plan in the sixth year of Zhenguan and the second three-year plan in the ninth year of Zhenguan, Lishan has achieved impressive results. That is, in order to lay out a larger production plan, Lishan has cooperated with Gaoling County and Jing With the experience of He County and Lantian County, these three counties have made great progress in the scale of production."
"That is to say, each county in Guanzhong collects statistics on manpower and land, and submits a well-arranged production plan to Lishan. Lishan is willing to cooperate with the twelve counties in Guanzhong to expand the distribution of productivity."
"Counties that have already cooperated with Lishan should sum up their experiences, reflect more on the problems that arise in production and make improvements. Lishan can provide corresponding guidance and assistance."
"The future of the Tang Dynasty is based on agriculture. On the premise of encouraging production and manufacturing without affecting farming, Lishan advocates that counties continue to maintain farming and ensure crop diversification..."
After listening to Li Zhi finish reading this article, the emperor still had a straight face.
Counties in Guanzhong are willing to listen to Lishan's voice, especially after the railway attempt, all counties are waiting for Lishan's reaction.
Now Lishan gave a reaction.
Li Shimin smiled and said, "This brother-in-law of yours is really capable."
Li Zhi asked: "What do you think, Father?"
"The steam locomotive that day was just Zhang Yang's attempt to attract Guanzhong's attention and create momentum. With the momentum at that time, now Lishan has come up with this letter against Guanzhong. This article is his purpose."
Li Zhi put down the paper in his hand and thought silently.
"Zhinu, do Lishan people always use this tone of voice to do things?"
"Back to my father, my brother-in-law rarely participates in production in person now. The main production planning is arranged by various teams in Lishan. There are also two disciples on my brother-in-law's side doing the scheduling."
Li Shimin stroked his beard and said: "Your brother-in-law has no interest in the country, but he is focused on production."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "This is also for the country."
Lishan's notice is very special and has a unique tone. Li Shimin likes this kind of article very much. It summarizes past experiences and then imagines the future with all participants.
After a long time, Li Shimin stood up and warned: "Since you have left Lishan, you should spend more time with your mother."
"The child will always stay with the queen."
"Yeah." Li Shimin also wanted to warn him to stop playing around, but this child was at his most playful age, so there was nothing wrong with making a few friends in the community.
After patting him on the shoulder, Li Shimin walked out of Chongde Hall.
When His Majesty left, Miss Gongsun took care of the place.
Li Zhi also started to clean up.
"Your Highness, your maid will take care of it."
Li Zhi waved his hand and said, "I am used to doing everything myself. When I was in Lishan, I had to do everything by myself."
"Is there no one to take care of Your Highness on the mountain?"
"Brother-in-law wanted us brothers and sisters to be self-reliant, from washing clothes to washing, and also learning to cook and farm. Well, those years were very fulfilling."
Miss Gongsun added: "It seems very hard."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "Yes, if I have the chance, I will take you to Lishan to see it."
"Seriously?" Miss Gongsun laughed playfully, "Are Her Royal Highness the Princess and the County Marquis really immortals?"
Li Zhi shook his head, and then said solemnly: "Brother-in-law and the emperor's sister are not immortals."
Miss Gongsun is different from ordinary palace maids. She was adopted by the queen. If she hadn't been favored by the queen, she might have had to stay in Taichang Temple.
In terms of daily life, Li Zhi didn't want her to take care of him more, so he went to sleep by himself late at night.
The night is quiet, and the morning sun always shines on Lishan Mountain first, and then goes to Chang'an City.
Today, a group of people came to Lishan. Zhang Yang and Xu Hui came to greet them personally. This group of people came from Jiangnan.
They went from Nanzhao to Jiangnan East Road via sea route, and then sent the goods to Lishan from Jiangnan East Road.
The leader was none other than Xu Hui's younger brother, Xu Qitan, and several relatives from Jiangnan.
Xu Qitan looked fourteen years old, well-dressed, and looked like a scholar.
"Brother, come to see the county prince." Xu Hui said seriously.
"Young man Qi Dan has met the county prince."
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Xu Qitan bowed and lowered his head and said, "Young man, I can't say it's hard work. In fact, I want to travel since I finished my studies, but I don't know where to go."
At that time, Xu Qitan came to Chang'an City with Xu Xiaode and his family. Later, when he finished his studies and wanted to return to his hometown, he happened to encounter the Jiangnan Tea Dispute in the eleventh year of Zhenguan.
During that time, he was Xu Hui's talker in the south. Now the Xu family owns the largest number of tea farmers in the south of the Yangtze River.
Now I came to Guanzhong from Nanzhao.
There were sixty carriages behind Xu Qitan, all of which were filled with copper ore. "Reporting to the county marquis, there were many officials questioning us along the way. According to my sister's instructions, we privately wrote the credential of King Nanzhao, claiming that it was Nanzhao." Pay tribute and you can pass the test smoothly."
Zhang Yang lowered his head and looked at Xu Hui.
Xu Hui also raised her head and smiled with narrowed eyes.
This girl has always been smart and can now take charge of her own business.
Zhang Yang took the letter of credence written by himself in his hand, frowned and said: "I will stamp it for you when I go back. It will be more convenient for transportation through customs in the future. From now on, you can stay in Guanzhong and don't have to run around like this. I'll leave these things to you." People from Nanzhao are fine."
Xu Qitan replied: "The boy is just trying to meet his father and mother."
"Well, your father is on the way and will be here soon. He is here to take you back."
Xu Qidan took out another letter and said, "This is the current situation in Nanzhao. Duluo was brought back to Nanzhao. For the sake of safety, the people of Nanzhao still need this person to call them. He is a minister of Nanzhao at this time, but Nanzhao The real power is still in the hands of the people sent out by the county princes, two of whom each led a thousand troops to conquer the south."
Zhang Yang looked at the contents of the letter.
"The county prince should send someone to Nanzhao to take charge of various matters. The power of Nanzhao should be in Lishan's hands."
Hearing this, Zhang Yang looked back and saw that it was Wang Gonggong who was speaking.
This old man has been in the palace for a long time, and he is still wearing the robes of a palace chamberlain, so that he feels that he is still doing things for the Khan.
Zhang Yang withdrew his gaze and said, "I will make arrangements. You can stay in Lishan to eat."
Xu Hui took the accounts and started counting the number of copper mines with several girls from Lishan.
Xu Qitan and his Jiangnan relatives walked into Lishan Mountain and ate here.
"Master, how is this brother of my disciple?"
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "He is a very good child."
Xu Hui said with some pride: "He can recite articles and poems at the age of eight. He is a young talent."
"What do you think would be a better arrangement for him?"
Xu Hui put her hands behind her back and added: "Actually, there is a younger brother beside dad. Qi Dan will stay with his father for a few more years. From now on, he will stay in the south and take charge of family affairs."
After all, this is a family matter of Xu Hui's family. Zhang Yang did not want to ask more questions and asked: "What is the quality of these copper ores?"
"It's very good. After the fine copper material is forged, it becomes refined copper. In this way, Lishan no longer has to be constrained by the government's resource restrictions and production constraints."
The warrior Xun led his people to transport these copper mines to Lishan. The weight can only be calculated after the refined copper is burned.
In a short period of time, Lishan no longer lacked copper.
Xu Xiaode came in a carriage in a hurry. He came to look for his son. After all, he was the eldest son in the family. He would be lying if he said he was not worried.
"Old Xu, your son is fine. We at Lishan will not do anything to him. You are nervous."
"The county magistrate is joking, but the family misses this child very much."
Xu Hui was talking to her younger brother. The two siblings had a lot to say.
Zhang Yang said to Xu Xiaode: "I plan to give you a steam engine."
"County Marquis, this..."
"Don't refuse in a hurry. It's not just for your family. Liaodong also needs it. It's a steam engine that can be installed on a ship."
Xu Xiaode stroked his beard and said: "County Marquis, I really don't dare to accept this steam engine. I am just a scholar."
"It's useful. The steam engine is the heart of Lishan. This is our plan for Lishan."
Xu Xiaode sighed: "I am getting old, let Hui'er make the decision on these matters in the future."
Zhang Yang patted his back and said comfortingly: "How are you doing in the DPRK lately?"
Xu Xiaode said worriedly: "It is Xiu Mu in the middle of the court. Yesterday, a report was sent to the middle of the court. All parts of Hebei are worried that this snowstorm will affect farming, and there are many things to be arranged in the coming year."
Zhang Yang said: "So the construction of Lingnan is also urgent, and I always feel that there is not enough time."
"What the Marquis of the County said is true. People from the imperial court have come in several times to advise on the construction of Lingnan. If it can be built well, there will be another granary in the Central Plains, and..."
After a pause, Xu Xiaode lowered his voice and said, "Someone in the court said that Lingnan is going to be built this time, and Lishan will never be allowed to interfere again."
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "In the past, Xu Yushi would not have said this to me."
After Xu Qitan finished eating, Xu Xiaode took him away.
On the way home, Xu Qitan asked: "Father, will our Xu family always follow Lishan from now on?"
Xu Xiaode replied: "Well, it's been like this for a long time, isn't it?"
Xu Qitan looked back at Lishan Mountain. The section of railway was right in front of Lishan Mountain, and now it only has this section.
There are many things to do in Lishan. The publication of a book telling Guanzhong caused all counties in Guanzhong to take notice.
It is enough to show that Lishan's influence in Guanzhong is growing.
Changsun Wuji occasionally caught wind and cold. He walked into Zhongshu Province, coughing. Many people had finished their bath early, and important officials from Zhongshu Province were already present.
Pei Xingjian was also sitting among them. This Chang'an order was very confused. Now listening to Gao Jifu's questions, he himself was confused.
Gao Jifu said to the Prime Minister again: "The incident happened suddenly. I was not prepared in advance. How could I have expected that Lishan would write a report against Guan Zhong."
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and remained silent.
Gao Jifu added: "But Pei Fuyin also said that if Lishan takes any action in the future, Lishan will inform Jingzhao Mansion first."
Seeing Gao Jifu look at him again, Pei Xingjian understood and said quickly: "That's exactly it."
The expressions of gratitude in Gao Jifu's eyes showed that everyone was more or less related to Lishan.
There were several people in the court who could help each other, which relieved Pei Xingjian's pressure a lot.
Originally, the DPRK and China were still discussing the commercial tax, but Xiu Mu planned to discuss it again next year.
Now, because of an article, everyone had to stop taking a break and get into work early.
There were several more coughs in Zhongshu Province. It was Zhao Guogong who was coughing again.
There was a lot of dissatisfaction in the hearts of everyone. Everyone was resting, so they had to get up and continue working.
It's good now, Duke Zhao is sick.
Changsun Wuji took a sip of hot water to make his throat feel better. He read the reports from various counties and listened to everyone's discussions.
The snowstorm had just stopped, and Pei Xingjian felt bored sitting in Zhongshu Province. Everyone had their own things to do, and they kept talking to no avail.
He walked outside Zhongshu Province and saw that no one cared about him, so he walked further and further away.
As he was walking, he was blocked by a guard, "Pei Fuyin, Your Highness the King of Jin, please see me."
Pei Xingjian looked back at Shu Sheng and said, "Lead the way."
"Here."
Pei Xingjian followed the guard all the way outside the Suzaku Gate. There were several young people discussing in a corner of the palace wall.
His Highness Prince Jin was telling them.
"Pei Fuyin." Li Zhi greeted him quickly.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin." Pei Xingjian saluted.
Di Renjie and Zhang Jianzhi were sitting by the fire, still reading the book with gusto. The book was brought out by Lishan, and what was recorded in it was Lishan's knowledge.
Zhang Jianzhi asked: "His Royal Highness, King Jin, this is all knowledge from Lishan. Are you really okay after reading it?"
Li Zhi explained: "Lishan's knowledge has never rejected outsiders. Everyone can read and discuss this knowledge. What Lishan pursues is the truth, and the truth becomes clearer with more debate."
Di Renjie looked at the content on the scroll, his eyes shining.
Zhang Jianzhi was reading the first chapter of Materialism, and Di Renjie was reading Methodology. His eyes fell on one of the sentences and he couldn't help but read out loud, "Exercise subjective initiative, on the basis of recognizing and grasping the laws, and acting according to the laws." Conditions and forms use laws to change the way of thinking and the world."
Di Renjie looked at this passage and could not digest much, so he read it over and over again.
Li Zhi felt that his plan had begun and his ambition had finally taken an important step.
Taking Pei Xingjian to the side, Li Zhi nodded and said, "Due to the incident at Lishan, Pei Duhu ended his retreat early. I guess everyone is very distressed."
Zhongshu Sheng did have a lot of complaints, but it was difficult for Pei Xingjian to express these complaints to the King of Jin.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin, it is our duty to serve the country."
Li Zhi put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "For Lishan, the reaction of the DPRK and China has always been slow, otherwise it would not always be one step behind in the planning, just like the Hexi Corridor back then, like the Goguryeo chaos." (End of this chapter)
