Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 311 New Year's Eve Banquet and 【Detective Di Renjie】

No matter which dynasty or generation, how the system changes, how the productivity develops, the food that can feed the people has always been the foundation of a country and has been valued by the kings of all dynasties.

Agriculture needs to judge climate changes based on the changes of the four seasons, predict the coming of seasons, and sow seeds and harvest based on this.

The sages of the Yin-Yang school, Taoist school, and even the farming family of all dynasties formulated the original calendar based on the sun, moon, astrology, river and sea tides, or the cycle of the four seasons, and all countries in the world still use it today.

With the calendar, festivals such as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day will naturally come into being.

On New Year's Eve, in today's Zhongqing City Imperial Palace, Xiao Cheng gave a banquet to all officials according to the etiquette system.

The civil and military officials who have reached the ranks in the middle of the capital, clan relatives and nobles, have all gathered at this time.

In the Daqing Hall, which is specially used for entertaining officials, all officials gathered here and waited with their hands down.

"The saint is here!"

Only the sharp voice of the eunuch in the palace could be heard, and all the officials hurriedly lined up on both sides according to the civil and military ranks, bent down and knelt down, and congratulated in unison:

"Minister, welcome Your Majesty!"

Xiao Cheng didn't hang down his crown clothes, but just wore a crimson regular dragon robe, sat on the dragon chair, raised his hand with a smile and said:
"Get in for free!"

When the officials heard the words, they thanked En immediately and got up and took their seats in the hall.

Xiao Cheng smiled on his face, looked around at all the officials in the palace, and said jokingly:

"The Ministry of Rites originally planned this banquet at night. But on New Year's Eve, Zhu Qing's family should want to reunite with their families more. There is also New Year's Day tomorrow, and you have to get up early to go to the palace to congratulate. So I After thinking about it, I don’t want to be annoying anymore. After the luncheon, I’ll let you go early, seal the government office, and go home and reunite with your family quickly!”

A boss who is willing to give employees a holiday is always very popular.

Hearing this, all the officials laughed one after another, cupped their hands at Xiao Cheng and said:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding!"

Xiao Cheng nodded with a smile, raised his hand slightly, and Feng Bao who was at the side immediately stepped forward, showed the imperial edict in his hand, and said loudly:
"Following the heavens to respond to the season, receiving this name, Emperor Dayun ordered:
Since the beginning of this year, there will be luck in the world and peace in all directions, peace in all directions, meritorious virtues are equal, and internal and external graces are combined.The virtue of God's wisdom, and the mighty spirit.Enough soldiers and food, the performance of the Yue is rotten; the flying and flying, the help of the ring is far away...

Hundreds of officials, civil and military, obey the law and abide by the law.It's New Year's Eve, and it should be rewarded with kindness.

In the imperial court, the civil and military officials of the first rank and the honorable relatives of the same rank received ten golden flowers, ten bright pearls, and food and clothing.The second grade of civil and military, clan relatives honorable, bestowed with eight golden flowers...

It's the end of the year, and the frontier soldiers are still fighting bloody battles to defend our territory, and they deserve a great reward!It was ordered to allocate 80 taels of silver to reward the army, and to give each of them new clothes.The Five Armies Commander’s Mansion is in charge, and the homes of the soldiers on the frontier will each give rice and meat as condolences..."

Happy to hear and see, the year-end award link!

This year, the country of Yun is developing well, the national treasury is full, and the national strength is getting stronger and stronger.This year-end bonus, that is, the end-of-year reward, is extremely generous.

In fact, in previous years, apart from rewarding some food and clothing, brocades and silks, they would also give a few flowers to win the prize.

But in any case, it is not as rich as this year's rewards.Regardless of whether they are in Beijing or not, officials of the fourth rank and above will each be bestowed with gold and silver flowers.Below the fourth rank, there are also generous rewards.

At this time, all the officials were in high spirits.

This is something to be happy about, and behind this generous year-end bonus, it represents that Yunguo's national strength is becoming more and more prosperous.

That's why those upright and upright officials who didn't like money and goods in the past couldn't help but smile at this time, feeling the rising national power and momentum.

Xiao Cheng didn't need to look at the golden finger panel at this time, he knew that the loyalty of all officials was driven by rising!
After Feng Bao finished reading the imperial decree, he stepped back slightly to Xiao Cheng's side.

Xiao Cheng immediately raised his hand and said:

"Okay, let's start the banquet!"

As soon as the order was given, some palace servants served dishes.

The music officer stepped forward and played Zhonghe Shao music, accompanied by singing and dancing.

Yayue uses rhythm and Lu, Wen uses five tones, eight tones are repeated, and the sound of jade vibrating gold is elegant and solemn, which makes people feel heavy.

Speaking of which, before Xiao Cheng's suggestion, Yun Guo quietly established the official position of fourth-rank Da Si Yue under the Ministry of Rites.Among them, the officials are all disciples of the Yin family.It can be regarded as a response to the original music family's idea of ​​wanting to ask for a family background.

The dishes for the banquet were prepared early, so they were a little cold at this time, and they were not delicious.In addition, Xiao Cheng was here, and the officials couldn't let go, so Xiao Cheng drank a few glasses of wine to express himself, then got up and left.

When he was about to leave the hall, Xiao Cheng suddenly caught a glimpse of a few people sitting alone by the side of the hall, his footsteps faltered, and he immediately said to Feng Bao:
"I almost forgot about them, you can bring them later!"

Hearing this, Feng Bao followed Xiao Cheng's line of sight, and saw Ashinasheer, Qibi Heli and other four people sitting alone at the side of the hall, and hurriedly responded.

Among these four people, Ashina Sheer and Qibi Heli all asked to see Xiao Cheng on the grounds of requesting surrender, while the other two submitted letters of credence in the names of Tubo and Western Region Khotan to ask for a meeting.

Xiao Cheng had previously explained that he asked the Ministry of Rites to entertain these people from other countries.So this New Year's Eve banquet, the Ministry of Rites arranged a few seats.

However, the four of them were all from small countries, except for a few officials from the Ministry of Rites, who they knew from the court, they naturally looked lonely.

Xiao Cheng moved his eyes and said again:

"There is also that Tianzhu monk, is he free today, please come together!"

Feng Bao shook his head quickly when he heard this, and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, that Indian monk cannot enter the palace for the time being!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng moved his eyes, stepped out of the Daqing Hall, and asked:

"Why?"

Feng Bao quickly lowered his voice and explained:
"Earlier, when the Indian monk Analu came all the way to the east, His Majesty signaled his servants to increase their momentum and give them some hardships. Because of the matter of the treasure, there were many changes in the black and white of the rivers and lakes. Many martial arts masters of the eighth and seventh ranks secretly shot, It can be described as extremely dangerous. But even so, our Dongchang has not had time to help secretly every time along the way, and the group of them inexplicably turned danger into good luck every time!"

Although the news released by Dongchang is that the Tianzhu monk Analudu presented Xiao Cheng with his treasure.

But in the end, Anaru came here as a disciple of Tianzhu Buddhism, not as an envoy from the countries of Tianzhu.So even if he died in the territory of Yunguo and the treasure was stolen, it was still a matter between the Buddhist sect of Tianzhu and the Buddhist sect of Yunguo. Logically speaking, the imperial court would not intervene at all.

It is because of this reason that many martial arts masters who are both black and white can't help their greed and attack secretly.Although the process has not been described in detail, it is indeed extremely difficult!

Logically speaking, if Dongchang hadn't helped, it would be impossible for those young disciples of the Buddhist sect to escort Analu to Zhongqing City safely.

Xiao Cheng frowned when he heard this, and said in a deep voice:
"What do you mean? Dongchang is suspicious, just say it!"

"Your Majesty, the slave servants suspect that this Anaru is probably someone who possesses martial arts! He possesses high-level martial arts, but hides it deeply, I'm afraid it's not easy!"

Having said that, Feng Bao paused slightly, and then confessed:
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Dongchang has no evidence before, so it has been investigating in secret and has not reported to Your Majesty... Unfortunately, nothing has been found so far."

When Xiao Cheng heard the words, he immediately pondered.

In fact, Xiao Cheng's own martial arts are here, with the blessing of the Fury Dragon Sword, and being in the Forbidden Palace, surrounded by elite Forbidden Army, and guarded by master guards, it is impossible for anyone to harm him.

It's just that hiding martial arts is really suspicious.

Buddhism has a different heart again?Or some other reason?
Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng raised his eyes and said immediately:
"Call him into the palace and wait for my call. In addition, Di Renjie, the newly appointed cabinet minister, and Li Yuanfang, the governor of the imperial army, are waiting together, and ordered the two of them to investigate secretly!"

[Blue Training Card, Detective Di Renjie

Card Effect: After using it, you will get Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang
Card description: "Yuan Fang, what do you think?" "My lord, there must be something strange in this!"

Di Renjie, courtesy name Huaiying, was a statesman in the Tang Dynasty and a prime minister during the Wu Zhou Dynasty. He was born in the Di family in Taiyuan.After paying homage to the Prime Minister, he was framed for treason by the cruel official Lai Junchen in only four months, deprived of his post and sent to prison, and relegated to Pengze County Magistrate after rehabilitated.He was rehabilitated during the Yingzhou Rebellion and paid homage to the prime minister again.The later offender Yan Zhijian urged Wu Zetian to restore Li Xian, the king of Luling, as the prince, so that the society of the Tang Dynasty could continue.

Strength 39, Literature 86, Wisdom 94, Morality 91, Age 29, Domination 70, Politics 96, Charisma 93, Loyalty 100, Ambition 39
Li Yuanfang, from "Detective Di Renjie", has high martial arts skills, a strong temperament, decisiveness in doing things, strong principles, extraordinary courage, courage and strategy, and is by no means a reckless man.

Force 94, Literature 54, Wisdom 79, Morality 80, Age 21, Domination 84, Politics 70, Charm 81, Loyalty 100, Ambition 37]

This is the new training card that Xiao Cheng drew before!
The official position of the cabinet was originally to select capable officials from the court to help Xiao Cheng handle political affairs.

Because there is no specific responsibility for affairs, and the official position is not high, it gradually became the place where Xiao Cheng placed the courtiers summoned by the training card.

There were Xiao Yu and Yang Yanhe before, and now there are Zhuge Liang, Di Renjie, Liu Bowen, and Fazheng who was summoned by the golden Tseka [Star Blessing Shuhan] before, is also among them now.

Feng Bao immediately responded when he heard the words, and after sending Xiao Cheng back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he left in a hurry to make arrangements.

Not long after, Ashinasheer, Qibi Heli, Lun Gongren, and Yuchisheng, led by the servants in the palace, rushed to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and saluted:
"Greetings to His Majesty Emperor Dayun!"

Xiao Cheng looked at the four people in front of him, nodded and said softly:

"Today is the New Year's Eve for the people of the Central Plains, and it's time for family reunion. Although I don't know if you have the custom of celebrating this festival, but thinking that you are in another country, far away from your family in your hometown, I invite you to come to the banquet and have a lot of fun. It's just that I was negligent, you don't know many people in the court, you must be uncomfortable at the banquet. It just happened that I was busy before, and I haven't summoned you, and today I just announce that you are here to ask questions!"

In fact, Xiao Cheng had never cared about the four of them before, and it was just an arrangement of the Ministry of Rites to invite them to the banquet.But even so, it didn't prevent him from calming the four of them with gentle words and winning people's hearts.

As for Ashina Sheer and others, since they entered Beijing, what they have heard most is Xiao Cheng's many civil and military achievements since he became the throne.

Such a wise and courageous hero of a great country, who is so civilized and martial, treats them with such a gentle attitude towards them, whether they are from a small country, or who have lost power like a family dog, and their thoughts are extremely considerate. Moved?

Excited, Yu Chisheng spoke first, with a slightly uneasy attitude:

"His Majesty the Emperor treats the subjects of my small country like this, it really makes us extremely terrified!"

Xiao Cheng said a few words of comfort again, before he opened his mouth and said:

"I'm mostly in the deep palace, and I have never seen the elegance of the countries in the world. The four of you happen to come from the Western Regions, Turks, and Tubo. Why don't you tell me about the customs and customs of the countries in the world!"

Although the foundation of the Xia Kingdom is still strong, but now the Yun Kingdom is forced to surrender to the Li Dynasty, and it is on the verge of swallowing up the six counties in the southwest. The title of the most powerful country in the world may soon fall to the Yun Kingdom.

At that time, the rest of the world will inevitably cast their sights on Yun Guo.Especially the capitals of the Western Regions, Tubo and other countries that border on Yunguo, you must pay attention to it!

Hearing what Xiao Cheng said, the few people naturally would not refuse, and told Xiao Cheng about the customs of their countries one by one, so that Xiao Cheng had some understanding of countries other than Xia and Li.

In today's world, there are Turkic tribes in the north of Xia Kingdom, which are quite powerful. They dominate the northern tribes. The territory extends from the Western Regions in the west to Koryo in the east. There are hundreds of thousands of people who control strings under their command.Xia Guo was forced to garrison all the elite troops in the north to prevent the Turks from invading.

In the northwest of Xia Kingdom and the north of Yun Kingdom, the Tubo Dynasty occupied the plateau.The hero of this generation was named Qi Nieqi, who unified the tribes, and called himself Zanpu, which means "King of Tubo".And set up laws, promote irrigation, and control the nobles and nobles in the country.

Further north are the countries of the Western Regions.There are many countries and states here, attacking each other endlessly, and the chaos is abnormal.In addition, in other countries, martial arts practitioners who could not stay for various reasons would go to the chaotic Western Regions, which made the Western Regions even more chaotic and chaotic.

After Ashina Sheer established himself as a Khan, he was suppressed by Yudu Khan, the contemporary Turkic lord, and could only escape to Yunguo.And Qibi Heli is the leader of the northern Tiele tribe.Only because the Turkic army attacked, they were unable to resist, and after the defeat, the tribe was wiped out.

Lun Gongren was born in a Tubo noble, and Zanpu abandoned Nieqi to attack the nobles in the country. His family was ruined and he could only flee.

Only Yuchi Sheng was not in such a miserable situation.He is the son of the king of the Khotan Kingdom in the Western Regions, and he came to the Yun Kingdom.It is to build a good relationship with this powerful country that occupies the tea-horse business road.

Of course, these identities were also arranged by Golden Finger.

Xiao Cheng looked at the four of them, his eyes moved, and he asked:
"You are waiting to visit me today, and you are also telling me about the customs and customs of the various countries. I am very happy! Do you have anything you want to ask for?"

As soon as this remark came out, Lun Gongren immediately bowed down and said in Mandarin with a slight accent:

"Caomin admires Dayun deeply, and is even more grateful for His Majesty's love. He only wants to serve and be loyal to His Majesty!"

As soon as this remark came out, Ashinasheer and Qibi Heli even echoed:

"Your Majesty's meritorious deeds are as dazzling as the sun on the prairie. I want to dedicate my loyalty to serve Your Majesty!"

"I...me too!"

Only Yu Chisheng blinked and said:

"Foreign ministers are envious of Dayun's prosperity, and want to stay and study in Zhongqing City, please allow your majesty!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng glanced at a few people, nodded with a light smile, and said:

"Of course I can, I agree!"

The four of them were overjoyed when they heard the words, and saluted together:
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

　You may not believe it, but during the day I was stuck like a dog, and I only wrote a thousand words in a whole day.But when it got dark, after dinner, alas, I suddenly became energetic, Wen Siru had a diabetes insipidus!

　　There is another chapter, and it will definitely be published today!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)