There is too much tangle, it is unnecessary.
Everyone was hacked to death, and besides, they deserved it. There was no need for me to feel guilty towards them.
After confirming this, Li Xian breathed a long sigh of relief, opened the curtains of the car window, and felt like looking at the scenery outside.
The carriage drove all the way back to the East Palace. Although he longed in his heart to have a rest with his eldest wife in his arms at this time, when he thought about the possibility of nightmares at night, he had no choice but to return to Li Zheng Palace and specifically asked Shangguan Wan'er to tell the prince. Concubine, you don’t need to come over to sleep with me today.
Although I sat in front of the desk and read a book, I tortured myself until I was really sleepy, and then I went to sleep. However, Li Xian still had nightmares at night.
Not the kind of nightmare I was afraid of, but nausea.
The disgusting scenes he had seen before, coupled with what he saw during the day, made Li Xian wake up several times in the night.
The next morning, after drinking a bowl of the so-called "calming and calming" decoction sent by the imperial doctor, Li Xian did not hide in his bedroom and did not dare to come out as the emperor expected, but still came to the martial arts field.
Although the experience of practicing martial arts was clouded by yesterday's experience, Li Xian still persisted and completed the normal training process.
In the martial arts arena, there was no one around Li Xian, but many people gathered around him.
Zhou Quan and Li Yun, as insiders, avoided everyone and sat on a flower bed on one side.
Seeing the prince's martial arts performance in the field, which was obviously declining, Li Yun worriedly said: "Old Zhou, do you think we should persuade His Highness the prince? I'm really worried when he looks like this."
Zhou Quan shook his head and said: "No need, His Highness the Crown Prince is not a child anymore. Judging from our interactions during this period, I feel that the Crown Prince can come out on his own. Look at today, His Highness just walked out of the door. ?Although the current state is not very good, it is already rare to be able to walk out of the door."
"We had no choice at the beginning. After the first murder, I was so scared that I couldn't sleep all night. Did Your Highness fall asleep yesterday?"
Li Yun said: "Last night I was just standing guard outside the room. I heard Shangguan Wan'er, the palace maid who came in to check, said that although His Highness did not sleep peacefully, he was still asleep."
"In this case, why do you still worry about it? Since His Highness can sleep, it means that he has seen a lot. The rest can only be healed slowly."
Li Yun nodded. Although he thought so too, he still hoped that someone could tell him for sure.
Zhou Quan naturally knew what Li Yun was thinking, so he gave Li Yun a definite answer so that he could feel at ease.
On the other side, Qi Lan, Xiao Xiao, Fang Furong, and Kong Xinyu also wore veils and cone hats, and looked worriedly at the venue.
Although she didn't know what happened yesterday, Fang Furong smelled a strange smell since her husband specifically told her that she didn't need to go over to sleep with him.
This is not because she is narcissistic. During this period of time together, she felt that it was impossible for her husband to stay alone for no reason. Even if it is a message, it should be accompanied by a reason such as "very busy".
She specifically asked Shangguan Wan'er, but Shangguan Wan'er knew nothing about it, so she could only ask Li Yun.
Although Li Yun didn't say anything, she still told her that the prince was in a very bad mood and it was best not to disturb him.
Although she really wanted to follow Li Yun's suggestion and hide in Guangtian Palace, she still couldn't help herself and came over to take a look.
Things like murder would be concealed from the Crown Princess, but for Xue Ne and others, there was no need.
It’s not like Xue Ne never went to the battlefield with his father in his early years. As for the guards of the East Palace, which one of them was not an elite soldier who was selected to serve in Prince Yong’s Mansion?
Looking at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Xue Ne waved his hand and said, "Let's not just watch here. Let's do whatever we need to do."
After listening to Xue Ne's words, the guards dispersed. Those who should be on duty went on duty, and those who should exercise went to exercise.
The four of them, Fang Furong, also left after watching for a while.
According to the rules, they cannot appear in front of others casually.
Only Li Xian took two steps in the direction where the emperor was exercising, shook his head, and went to practice archery again.
Although he was very worried, he knew very well that the emperor brother did not need anyone to comfort him at this time and had to get out on his own.
Although he was training, Li Xian still felt that the people around him cared about him.
This feeling is naturally excellent. In fact, he feels it's nothing now. Even if he still doesn't feel good, he can't continue to be depressed. After all, you can't be worried all the time.
Soon, the whole morning passed.
After finishing his exercise, Li Xian saw that Li Yun was still not far away, so he waved to him, and when he got closer, he said, "Instruct the kitchen to prepare four meals. I want to take him to Shangshu Province."
Li Yun nodded and was about to turn around to deliver the order, but he turned back and asked cautiously: "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered that you can rest in the East Palace for the past few days. Do you think... "
For his master, Li Yun had developed a feeling of respect and pity for his master during this period of time.
It can be said that other distinguished members of the royal family lived their lives in an extremely carefree manner, but His Highness the Crown Prince was the only one. He never saw the Crown Prince enjoying himself at all.
I got up very early in the morning. After washing and having breakfast, I would do leg exercises. After the leg exercises were over, it was a martial arts practice that lasted all morning. As a martial artist, he knew very well how boring the process of practicing martial arts was, but His Highness the Crown Prince had never complained about hardship or fatigue since he started practicing martial arts.
The afternoon is the time to receive education from the courtiers. After completion, the day has completely passed. I guess it's only a kind of entertainment if you occasionally spend time with the princess at night.
There is no singing and dancing, no banquets, just martial arts practice and study. To be honest, this is really not like the life of a prince, it is too monotonous and boring. As the former saint's personal eunuch, Li Yun knew very well that the saint's special opening to allow the prince to rest was actually a sign of pity.
Perhaps, even the saint felt that the prince's demands on him were too much.
Seeing that Li Yun was still hesitant to speak even though he had finished speaking, Li Xian couldn't help but smile and said: "I know what you want to say, don't worry, I went to Shangshu Province not to go to class, but to relax." Take a break and see what Yao Yuanchong and Wang Bo are doing there. By the way, take a look at where the three provinces and six ministries are and what they look like."
Seeing the prince say this, Li Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and went down to give the order.
Since Wang Bo traveled to the three provinces and gradually became less fearful of society, or in other words, official fear, Li Xian arranged for Yao Yuanchong to also travel to the six provinces.
Although there are no major events in the three provinces and six ministries at this stage, who can guarantee that there will be peace?
It’s not a bad thing to have an extra pair of eyes looking around.
Moreover, although he did not get along with Yao Yuanchong for a long time during this period, judging from Xiao Jue's constant admiration for him, Yao Yuanchong is obviously a real talent.
The more talented he is, the more he needs training. Li Xian feels that it is time to let Yao Yuanchong go.
In this way, a talent that is like a panacea must be given a way to grow. Otherwise, it will easily become proficient in everything and sparse in everything. In this way, arranging his direction is almost certain...
Taking the meals prepared in the kitchen, Li Xian changed his clothes and walked towards Daming Palace.
Although there are guards on duty in the three provinces and six departments, these people obviously will not stop the prince.
Taking Li Yun and several eunuchs with lunch boxes, Li Xian walked into the Shangshu Province.
Since Prince Hong's funeral was over, especially after all the government affairs that were delayed during the funeral were handled, the three provinces and six ministries have become much more relaxed. This can be seen from the fact that it took a long time for a clerk to come out of the Liubu Yamen.
As for the Shangshu Province, it is even more pure.
Every year at such a leisurely time, the two servants on the left and right will start to take turns. Zhongshu's disciples also have a similar rotation system.
If you want to be an official in ancient times, the Tang Dynasty, except for Wu Zhou and the late Tang Dynasty, is really a good choice.
Because first of all, officials in the Tang Dynasty had pensions. As long as an official is over 70 years old or has an official rank of five or above, he is eligible for "retirement" and enjoys half salary. In other words, the pension is half of what it was when you were in office.
Although for officials above the fifth rank, salary is of little use, because there are only a few stubborn people who are still poor but are not wealthy. However, judging from the "retirement" system alone, the treatment of officials in the Tang Dynasty was really good.
What is truly enviable is the vacation system for officials in the Tang Dynasty.
There were a total of forty-one "statutory holidays" in the Tang Dynasty, such as Yuanzheng (Spring Festival) and Winter Solstice, seven days each, Hanshi and Qingming each four days, Summer Solstice, Mid-Autumn Festival, Laba Day each three days, in addition to Beginning of Spring and Spring Equinox. , Beginning of Summer, Beginning of Winter and other holidays.
If we include the thirty-six days of annual ten-day holidays, which include one day off every ten days, officials in the Tang Dynasty could have seventy-eight days off per year.
Officials in the Tang Dynasty also had "field leave" and "clothing leave" of fifteen days each. The former was the "busy farming leave" for arranging farm work at the turn of spring and summer, and the latter was the "seasonal leave" to take care of the autumn harvest. Although many aristocratic gentlemen would just go around the fields and fool around, no one would stick to this point.
As for mourning leave, the mourning period lasts for up to twenty-seven months. If the emperor did not steal his love, many people would deliberately extend it a lot for the sake of reputation of filial piety.
Putting aside the mourning leave which is not an ordinary holiday, just looking at the ordinary holidays shows how leisurely the officials of the Tang Dynasty were.
Especially when there are multiple officers in an official office and the government is not too busy, they usually take turns. Several chief officials took turns sitting in the government office.
The person in charge of Shangshu Province today is Dai Zhide.
Yao Yuanchong was walking in the six departments. Today, Wang Bo happened to come to Shangshu Province and was captured by Dai Zhide as a coolie.
Arriving at the gate of Shangshu Province, Li Xiancai was about to enter when he saw an old woman, leaning on a cane, struggling to go up the steps.
Seeing this, Li Xian quickly walked a few steps and stepped forward to help him.
When she saw the person supporting her, who was wearing yellow clothes, the old woman understood immediately and was about to salute when she was stopped by Li Xian.
"At your age, you don't have to be polite even when you see my father, let alone a junior like me. If you salute me, my life will be shortened."
The old woman stopped her salute and said with a smile: "I have always heard that His Royal Highness is kind, and today I have experienced it. With your support, I can brag about it when I get home, haha."
Li Xian also laughed, and while helping the old woman go inside, he asked: "Why didn't your family follow you when you went out at such an age? Besides, what are you doing in Shangshu Province?"
"I am the mother of Bo Zhouhan in Wukang County. Ever since my son died on the battlefield, the huge family fortune has been eroded by people around him. Unfortunately, although my son got married, he only left a posthumous son. Today, the child is still alive At a young age, my family property has been invaded, but I have no way to resist. I came to Shangshu Province today to file a complaint against the spy. I want to ask the imperial court to make the decision for me."
After listening to the old woman's words, Li Xian couldn't help but sigh, this is the human world. The wall fell and everyone pushed back, thinking about Zhou Han, how could he be a dignified earl, but after his death, his family property would still be misappropriated. It seems that this person should also be from a commoner background, and there is no one from the same clan who holds a high position. Otherwise, we would not end up like this.
It is wrong that people who die in battle cannot have their families protected.
Li Xian gritted his teeth and said to the old woman: "Don't worry, the imperial court will never treat meritorious people badly, and the royal family will not let warriors shed tears after bleeding on the battlefield. Your matter will definitely be solved." "
Seeing the dignified prince saying this, the old woman suddenly became happy.
She had no choice but to go to Shangshu Province to seek help. Who knew, I would meet the prince by chance.
The old man didn't know much about the court and always thought that the prince was the most powerful person under the emperor. Now that the prince wanted to help, she was naturally happy.
When the old man asked for the spy, Li Xian asked Li Yun to go ahead and send the spy in, and helped the old man go in step by step.
After receiving the complaint, especially when the prince came in person, it was naturally impossible for Dai Zhide to wait in the lobby, so he hurried to the lobby door to greet him.
Seeing the prince supporting an old woman coming over, Dai Zhide quickly saluted and said: "Greetings to His Highness the prince."
Li Xian nodded, as if he had responded, and introduced to the old woman: "Old man, if you want to tell the spy directly to Heaven, you can leave it to this person. I am watching the government now and it is not easy to interfere, but Dai Pu It doesn’t matter if he shoots, he is a minister, and he can raise this matter in the court."
Hearing these words, the old woman's eyes widened, and then she stretched out her hand towards Dai Zhide and said, "I thought Liu Pushe would be on duty today, but I didn't expect it was you. I wanted to find someone sensible." Pu She, I didn’t expect to meet an ignorant Pu She. Give me back my complaint, I want to wait until Liu Pu She comes!”
