"Brother is so leisurely!" Liu Yang couldn't help but smile, thought for a moment, and said, "But that's fine. Huang Kao sent our brothers to Jiangnan to show the kindness of the Tian family and to calm the hearts of the people in Jiangnan. I mean, big brother, it’s a good thing to take a walk in Jinling!”
In fact, so far, the older brothers of the Liu family have a good relationship. After all, they have grown up together, played together, studied together, and practiced martial arts together since childhood.
In addition, with Emperor Liu's education and Empress Fu sitting in the middle palace, the princes have always been brothers and sisters. Liu Chengyou established the crown prince, and one of his goals has been achieved so far, that is, among the princes, the status of king and minister has been determined.
Among the brothers, from Liu Xu to Liu Xi to Liu Fang, they all recognized Liu Yang's position as prince and were convinced. The nobles of the Tian family, at their age, know many things. According to the current situation, as long as there are no unexpected changes, Liu Yang's position is very stable. As for the other princes, they are too young and not yet qualified.
Li Fang and Liu Yang are now both prosperous and devastated. The emperor's intention of placing him next to the prince is also clear to him. Advising, teaching, assisting, and relying on the foundation of the country are important tasks. Li Fang has always been dedicated to his work and feels deeply honored.
Listening to the prince's words, Li Fang secretly praised him in his heart. In his opinion, Liu Yang now only needs to be upright, cultivate his character, be down-to-earth, work seriously, and show the magnanimity of the prince and heir apparent. That would be enough to be in an invincible position. .
The emperor's importance and expectations for the prince have been made known to both the government and the public through the arrangements made over the years. As long as the prince makes no mistakes, does not lose his virtue, and is not immoral, his position is very stable and no one can compete with him. Judging from Liu Yang's current performance, he is very good.
"How is the public security in Jinling City and how is the public sentiment?" Liu Yang asked again.
Li Fang replied: "The city is completely under control, people's hearts are at peace, and the gates of the scholars and people are open. Li Gong sent people to inform him that he has planned to lift the martial law and completely restore the normal order in Jinling."
"That's good!" Liu Yang said.
The fully recovered Jinling will be the most populous and economically prosperous city of the Han Dynasty besides Kaifeng. Naturally, they hope to restore public order and allow it to continue to prosper.
"Chen Qi, the former commander of Jinling, is indeed a talented person. He is strong in command, enforces the law fairly, and never shows favoritism. He has a good official reputation and a high reputation. The ministers are very curious about how he can become the chief official of Jinling with his uprightness!" Li Fang said again, his tone full of appreciation.
"There is no shortage of good ministers and talents in the land of the two rivers and nineteen states. If the imperial court wants to bring peace and order to the south of the Yangtze River, it should reuse them!" Liu Yang nodded, showing a slight hesitation, and asked Li Fang: "Do you think I intend to express my gratitude to you?" How about recommending Chen Qi to Jinling?"
Li Fang thought for a while and said: "Your Highness, judging from the results of the imperial court's efforts to suppress the separatist forces in the past, all the officials they originally belonged to will be inspected one after another, and then promoted or demoted, and then supplemented by support from the capital and other states. Deploy officials to achieve rapid return to governance. For Jiangnan, there is no exception. There is nothing wrong with selecting talents and recommending them to the court based on public sentiment. However, with Chen Qi's official reputation and character, he will definitely be reused by the court! "
Hearing what he said, Liu Yang showed a relieved smile and asked slightly curiously: "Master Li, how many talents do you think there are among the senior officials in Jinling?"
"There are many essays on talents, such as essays on governance talents, which I can't comment on!" Li Fang said.
Liu Yang couldn't help but wonder: "If you don't comment well, does that mean you don't think highly of their ability to govern?"
"The Han Dynasty flattened the world, which was certainly due to the current situation and brought peace to the world. However, if the monarchs and ministers in the south of the Yangtze River can manage well and enrich the people and strengthen the army, why should Commander Wang drive straight down to the south of the Yangtze River, like Li Gong said, to search for things? "Li Fang replied.
"However, under their governance, the people in Jiangnan have indeed enjoyed stability and prosperity for a long time!" Liu Yang said.
Looking at Liu Yang, Li Fang thought for a while and said: "As for the governance of Jiangnan, I heard your majesty discuss it with the princes when I was in the imperial court in the early years. The conclusion drawn at that time was that since the Tang Dynasty, it has been a matter of literature and Taoism. No one is more prosperous than Jinling, but other than that, there are few achievements. The prosperity of Jiangnan is due to the decades of efforts by Wu kings Yang Xingmi, Xu Wen and Li Min to lay the foundation for peace and security and support for the people.
Its peak period also followed Li Min's policy of retiring his brother and raising his reputation. When Li Jing was there, he was usurped by Feng Yansi and other ministers. He wanted to formulate an ambitious plan, changed his tune, forged ahead, and took the initiative to send troops to fight foreign wars. The king of Min was destroyed in the south, and Ma Chu was taken from the west several times. He gained and lost it again. As a result, he failed to become a hegemony and wasted people and money, so he turned from prosperity to decline.
Therefore, when Your Majesty was reorganizing the Central Plains and aiming southward, it was difficult for the Han division to strengthen its troops due to the glitz and glamor on the Yangtze River. From then on, it failed to recover, and the country's power declined day by day. In more than ten years, it was destroyed.
However, if the Han Dynasty had not been constrained by many forces and wanted to bring peace to the south of the Yangtze River, why would it have been necessary to wait until now? "
"When it comes to poetry, there are few people in the world who are like Feng Yansi. He pioneered a generation of poetry. It is not too much to call him a poet. However, when it comes to governing the country, it is harmful rather than helpful. When Feng is in power, the country is poor and the people are suffering!" Li Fang said.
"The wind blows up and ruffles a pool of spring water!" Liu Fang thought about it seriously, then whispered a long and short sentence, and sighed: "The song "Visiting the Golden Gate" has been praised by many people. If Feng Yansi was still here, I would I want to see his poetic talent! Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful the poems are, they cannot govern the country!"
In fact, the original discussion ultimately placed the responsibility for the rise and fall of the Southern Tang Dynasty on Li Jing. In Li Min's era, there were many literati and poets among the senior officials in the Jinling court. However, at that time, regardless of national or military strength, the Southern Tang Dynasty They are all powerful.
Li Min was an excellent politician. Although he advocated civil rule, he cherished the military and civilians and knew how to employ people. However, Li Jing was too different from his father, otherwise, the Southern Tang Dynasty would not have been so easy to defeat.
Continuing to analyze these situations with Liu Yang, Liu Yang gained something again. Looking at Li Fang, he said respectfully: "Master Li, please give me your advice on similar matters in the future. I have benefited a lot!"
"If your Highness is interested in listening, I should tell you everything I know!" Li Fang was very satisfied with Liu Yang's attitude.
"I'm interested in holding a banquet and inviting the former ministers of Jinling. What do you think?" Liu Yang asked again.
"This can appease his heart, I think it's okay!" Li Fang said.
"Who should be invited?"
Li Fang chuckled and gave Liu Yang a suggestion: "Your Highness, you can leave this matter to Zhong Zhongyi. I'm afraid there is no one more suitable to take charge of this matter than him in Jinling City. I think he will be happy to do it and get it done." good!"
Liu Yang suddenly understood and said: "Then leave this matter to him! Well, I heard that luxury is prevalent in Jinling. The rich and powerful have banquets, extravagance and extravagance, and are extremely glitzy. I should tell Zhong Mo to pay attention to the appearance!"
"Your Majesty will be pleased to hear that your Highness has such concerns!" Li Fang said.
Hearing what he said, Liu Yang was a little embarrassed, but he still smiled.
"By the way, send someone to ask how Mr. Li is doing?" Liu Yang ordered again after rubbing his swollen head.
"I've been told that it's improved a lot. The imperial doctor also said that as long as you rest well, it will improve!" Li Fang said.
After taking all of Jinling, Li Gu could no longer support it, put down his affairs and went to rest on his own. It can be said that Li Gu had a strong willpower before and endured the torture of illness. Once his long-cherished wish was fulfilled, he no longer held on.
"Li Gong is truly an unparalleled scholar!" Liu Yangze lamented: "Tell the imperial physician that Jinling palace medicinal materials and supplements can be used for Li Gong's recovery!"
"How is the relocation of Li Yu's family going?" Liu Yang asked again.
At the mention of it, Li Fang couldn't help but frowned and said, "It hasn't been started yet!"
"What's the reason?"
Li Fang said: "I don't know how much gold, silver, treasure and silk can be used in the palace?"
Liu Yang suddenly understood. After thinking for a while, Liu Yang said: "Li Yu surrendered on his own initiative and saved Jinling. He also deserved credit. I want to let him take his fate with the two hundred men. He can move as many as he can, and the rest will be sealed up." Turn it over to the treasury!”
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With the assistance of Li Fang and others, and led by Prince Liu Yang, the aftermath of Jinling has already begun. Moreover, judging from the effect, it was done well. Emperor Liu's original intention may have been achieved.
