Chapter 1840 The Enemy One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-One Winter
Since the beginning of winter, there has been continuous heavy snowfall, and the entire Guanzhong road has been blocked by heavy snow. Even the Weishui River has been frozen for several days. It is difficult to enter and exit Guanzhong. The 800-mile Qinchuan River seems to have become a paradise, isolated from the world.
Fortunately, the people have been enjoying a surplus year after year, and their lives are gradually getting better. They can also hire bricklayers to repair their houses. Therefore, although it snows heavily, few houses collapse and there are very few homeless people. Furthermore, Jingzhao Mansion had a good foundation. Fang Jun left a large amount of money when he left office, and Ma Zhou was a practical and selfless official. When the first snow fell and a fight broke out, the entire Jingzhao Mansion All officials and government officials were dispatched to help repair and strengthen the buildings and provide shelter and food for the affected people.
The people in Guanzhong held their foreheads in celebration, and one "Fang Qingtian" left, and another "Ma Qingtian" came. The same diligent and honest, and the same love for the people like a son. How lucky is it to get such an official in this prosperous age?
In previous years, when there was heavy snow, there would be starvation everywhere and corpses everywhere. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Instead, the literati and poets took advantage of the heavy snow to form groups and leave the city, either to go to a temple on Zhongnan Mountain or to stay temporarily in a guesthouse on a farm on Lishan Mountain. , chanting the winter snow and praising the prosperous times, many excellent works were published in a short period of time, making the Guanzhong literary world extremely active.
But every time at this time, someone would always bring up Fang Jun's poems and verses from that time. While commenting and sighing, it often made those scribes who had just finished their masterpieces feel depressed.
There's no comparison...
Chang'an, Fangfu.
In the study, Fang Xuanling was wearing a thick cotton coat, sitting on a chair and reading Fang Jun's letters carefully.
Fang Xuanling read more than twenty pieces of letter paper over and over again for two hours, then folded the letter and stuffed it back into the envelope, placed it on the desk, picked up the already warm tea beside it, and drank a little He took a sip and slowly closed his eyes to rest.
I gave birth to a good son...
On the letter, Fang Jun explained in detail the layout of the Japanese state. Although the concept of "cultural invasion" could not be written down, the great scholars in the court who spoke of benevolence, righteousness and morality would inevitably impeach and annihilate them as "unbenevolent", but behind the scenes The huge energy contained in it, as well as the huge benefits it would bring to the Central Plains Dynasty after its success, can be said to be unprecedented and will be difficult to come by in the future.
Is it difficult to destroy a country?
It is difficult to say that there are many countries in the world, and they are all separated by natural chasms. If the country is not strong and powerful, it will not be easy to conquer the other country. It's easy to say, and it's really not difficult. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the national power has gradually become more and more powerful, especially the force of force is unparalleled. Even if the Turks control hundreds of thousands of people and cover a vast area of thousands of miles, they are still driven in and killed by the Tang Dynasty. Do you think there will be fallen flowers and flowing water and corpses strewn across the fields, fleeing in panic?
However, it is easy to destroy the Turks, but it is difficult to conquer them.
First of all, the different living habits and cultural customs make it difficult for the two ethnic groups to integrate. The Turkic surrenderers were regulated by the imperial court to the south of the Hetao. They had lived and thrived for many years, but they were always incompatible with the Tang Dynasty. They had deep feelings of conflict and would cause some troubles from time to time. If it were not for the former Turkic Khan who was guarding their place. Ashina Simo has always had prestige among the Turkic tribes. I am afraid that riots have already broken out and there will never be peace.
The strategy of "cultural invasion" proposed by Fang Jun was much milder than the strong backlash caused by destroying his country and forcibly abducting his people to join the Tang Dynasty, but the effect was not bad at all.
If in the future the Japanese speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, read Han classics, and wear Han clothes, and the gods they believe in are the same as the Han people, they will be naturally close to the Han people. They are a country separated by a strip of water from the Tang Dynasty, and the people are even connected by blood. , now that they have the same culture, what does it matter whether their country was destroyed and included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty?
If all the foreign countries around the Tang Dynasty were like this, there would be fewer wars, and the population would be able to multiply and live, one generation after another. The homology of culture would also inevitably lead to intensified exchanges and the integration of nationalities. Over time, everyone in the world would be full of The blood of Han people flows...
How magnificent is that? !
Wonderful ideas, Zaifu’s talent!
Even a man as profound as Fang Xuanling could not hide his pride at this moment.
What could be more satisfying than having a child who has a bright future?
Fang Xuanling drank the tea happily. When the pot of tea was finished, Fang Xuanling put the tea cup on the table, stood up and called the steward of the house: "Get the car ready and go to the palace."
"Here!"
The steward quickly went out to prepare the car. Fang Xuanling rolled up her sleeves and walked out of the main hall.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, a biting north wind came towards him carrying snow foam, blowing Fang Xuanling's beard flying and his face like a knife, but the thick cotton coat on his body was not penetrated by the cold wind. Although this cotton coat is not as gorgeous as fur, it is light and close to the body and is warmer to wear. Finally, if the price is cheap, ordinary people can buy three or two pieces if their homes are tight.
It snowed heavily this winter, but Guanzhong did not freeze to death as many people did in the past. This cotton coat can be said to have made a great contribution.
Who would have thought that these useless "white seeds" produced in the Western Regions would turn out to be such a warm thing after being shelled and seeded?
Not to mention the cotton cloth woven from cotton, which is soft, lightweight and cheap.
For this alone, I don’t know how many people worshiped Fang Jun, who discovered cotton, planted cotton, and spun cotton cloth.
What an honor it is to be a father.
Compared with the past ten years when she lost face due to this stick, Fang Xuanling is now really relieved and satisfied.
Get on the carriage and head towards the palace.
The snow on the road has long been cleared away by the officials of Jingzhao Mansion. Although the weather is cold, there are gradually more and more pedestrians on the street. The doors have been closed due to heavy snow for days. Now that it is finally sunny, the people have to go out to buy things. Some firewood, rice, oil and salt.
When they arrived at the gate of the palace, Fang Xuanling got off the carriage. The soldiers guarding the gate had already informed the servants inside to welcome him out. They first greeted him with greetings, then took the waistband document handed over by Fang Xuanling and respectfully asked him to come inside the Chengtian Gate. After a while in the concierge, he trotted forward to ask the emperor for instructions.
It's just a proper procedure. Fang Xuanling asked to see him. No matter how busy the emperor was, how could he not see him...
Not long after, the chamberlain ran back panting, breathing heavily, and said with a smile: "The Prime Minister has been waiting for a long time. Your Majesty, please go to the Shujing Hall of the Dragon Palace to meet you."
Shujing Palace?
Fang Xuanling was slightly startled. That was Princess Changle's palace. As a foreign minister, it would be a bit rude to go directly to the princess's boudoir...
However, after only a slight hesitation, he followed the servant into the palace with a smile.
Since the emperor summoned him in Shujing Hall, it must have a meaning...
Shujing Hall.
The windows on the attic have long been replaced with glass, making them bright and bright. The windows on the north side face a small lake in the palace. There is a spring in the lake. The hot spring water gurgling out and mixes with the cold air, creating a mist. , looking at the misty clouds from a distance, the snow-capped lakeside, and the red corridor, it is better than Penglai Wonderland, warm and graceful.
When Fang Xuanling arrived, His Majesty Li Er was sitting cross-legged in regular clothes behind the desk. A pot of fragrant tea was steaming on the desk, and several pieces of books were placed on it. Fang Xuanling's sharp eyes took a glance and happened to see him. The signature is exactly the memorial that my son submitted to the emperor from Japan...
Princess Changle was rarely wearing a Taoist robe today, but was wearing a crimson palace dress. Her hair was tied neatly in a bun behind her head. She had a beautiful face and a calm expression. She bowed down and said, "Beauty has seen the prime minister."
Fang Xuanling hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "I have already retired to the official position. How can I still be worthy of the title of 'Fang Xiang' by Your Highness? Your Highness has disgraced the old minister."
Princess Changle said gently: "Even if you become an official, the Prime Minister will always be the Prime Minister of the Empire. Without your painstaking efforts and hard work, how could the great Tang Dynasty be so glorious? The people of the Tang Dynasty will never forget everything that the Prime Minister has done, and they will also Love you forever ”
Everyone knows that Princess Changle has a cold personality, and these words of praise are extremely rare in normal times. Therefore, even Fang Xuanling, who had long been unfazed by the honor, was inevitably a little happy when she heard the words.
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and asked Fang Xuanling to sit in front of him, and said with a smile: "Li Zhi admires Xuanling the most. If she were not a daughter, I would have wanted her to join your sect, with her intelligence and delicate thoughts. , as long as you can learn half of Xuan Ling's skills, you will be qualified for the position of prime minister."
"Your Majesty is so complimentary, how dare you, an old minister?"
Fang Xuanling was wary. The two fathers and daughters gave each other high hats when they met. Could it be that they had some agenda?
It seems that I didn’t choose the right time to enter the palace today. I feel like I have stepped into a pit...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling with a smile. This humerus minister had been with him for many years, and they knew each other better than the husband and wife. He naturally understood that Fang Xuanling would have seen the clues based on his experience and wisdom, so he was not being pretentious. , straight to the point: "Fang Jun already mentioned this in his memorial Lease two pieces of land from Japan for a period of five hundred years... Haha, this guy is really fooling around. How can anyone rent land for five hundred years? However, Japan agreed, and I don't know what means they used... But these are not the same. It's not important. What's important is that the land really fell into the hands of the Tang Dynasty. An island rich in gold and silver, and a port directly connected to Japan, are not only of great significance, but also the benefits contained in it are simply immeasurable! This is an extraordinary achievement, and for this achievement alone, it is not an exaggeration to give it to a prince. It's just that this guy is still young and has a certain behavior style. He is a little impatient. If he is promoted too much, it will not be good. Therefore, let him take the position of Duke for a few years. He is indispensable after all... But right now, I have something to ask Xuanling to come up with a charter to help. See details one or two..." (End of this chapter)