Chapter 4927: Drawing firepower from the bottom of the cauldron
As the foreign wars were won repeatedly and the national power grew, Chang'an's status as the political center of the empire became more and more prominent. The population at home and abroad continued to gather. Today, the population has exceeded one million. Such a large capital city is overcrowded and congested, and even Beijing The area around Ji has also become a gathering place for rich families from all over the world. Many aristocratic families and wealthy businessmen from all over the world have purchased land in the Jingzhao area, either to build manors or to use it as family property. In addition, the imperial court has given rewards to meritorious officials, and the land Almost divided.
In order to reward Fang Jun, Emperor Taizong had to give Fang Jun the valleys and slopes of Lishan Mountain because it was difficult to find suitable land in the Jingzhao area...
Now that the An family has moved inland, this problem has become more serious.
As a last resort, we can only look for it outside...
Li Chengqian said: "When the An family moves inland, the imperial court must give them fertile land to settle down and thrive. I hope you will give it careful consideration and not choose a land that is too barren."
Everyone looked at each other and understood what His Majesty meant.
As for the An family, Your Majesty wishes to wipe out their family and households, but how can you be willing to give them fertile land and let them grow again? It's just that as an emperor, I can't show a narrow impression, so I just tell the truth.
If you really choose a land suitable for living and farming, Your Majesty will definitely be dissatisfied...
And this played into the hands of several civil servants. The land in Guanzhong was not enough to reward meritorious officials. Who would be willing to give the good land to the An family?
Ma Zhou pondered for a while and said: "Last year there was abundant rain, and Taibai Mountain was seriously flooded. Multiple rivers merged with the mountain and washed out a flat beach in the southern part of Yusun County. This year, the riverbed was greatly managed and it did not flood. The flat beach has been stabilized, covering an area of several thousand acres, and can accommodate thousands of people to cultivate and live in it. ”
Liu Ji couldn't help but glance at Ma Zhou. Fortunately, he always thought that he was an honest person, but he didn't expect that he was also a black-hearted person.
Taibai Mountain belongs to the Qinling Mountains. There is abundant water in the mountain. It is known as the "Nine Mouths and Eighteen Valleys". There are dozens of large and small valleys. Whenever there is heavy rain, flash floods often occur, resulting in a large area washed by flash floods at the foot of the mountain. beach.
Although these shoals are flat and rich in water, the soil is poor and not suitable for farming. They are often threatened by flash floods, and no one has opened up wasteland at all...
"Sure enough, the servant has brocade in his chest. All places in Guanzhong are in his chest and abdomen, just like looking at the palm prints! That area is indeed a rare open space in Jingzhao Mansion. Although it is mostly native soil and is often threatened by floods, the An family The family has a large business, a large population, and excellent farming technology and talents. It is not difficult to cultivate its land, and the court can also grant tax exemptions and exemptions as appropriate to show its favor."
He felt that he was more kind than Ma Zhou. Ma Zhou simply left the family there to fend for themselves. He at least wanted to reduce taxes and prevent the An family from starving because they could not grow food or even be threatened by flash floods... …
Li Chengqian was determined to be a qualified emperor and paid great attention to various places in Guanzhong. He naturally knew the area south of Yuxi, so he nodded and said: "Since both of you agree, then this is the decision."
Anyway, it was these two people who came up with the idea. In the future, An will not blame him as the emperor, right?
From this point of view, the An family is treacherous and immoral. I am already magnanimous and merciful outside the law, so I am content to let it go...
Fang Jun coughed and reminded Li Chengqian that there were still things that he had not yet finished.
Li Chengqian came to his senses: "Emperor Taizong consecrated An Yuanshou as General Youxiao Wei. Now that the whole family has moved inward, naturally he cannot continue to serve. It is time to choose someone to succeed him. Do you have any suitable candidates?"
In any case, it is impossible for An Yuanshou to continue to serve as the general of the Sixteenth Guards, but it is not easy to choose the successor. You Xiaowei has always been under the control of An Yuanshou. It can be seen from the initial attack on Guanzhong with him. For all their clansmen and confidants, it will be difficult to make this army completely loyal to the king again, and it will not be easy.
Liu Ji looked at Li Ji and Fang Jun. Although he wanted to intervene in this matter, he also knew that these two people would never give him any room to intervene.
But these two people must want to control an army of sixteen guards, right?
Maybe there will be some internal fighting over this...
However, to his disappointment, Fang Jun was the first to speak: "Who does Ying Gong think is suitable?"
This is an active concession.
Li Ji thought for a while and said, "Does the Duke of Yue have a suitable candidate? You might as well tell me."
Instead of taking advantage of the opportunity, he showed humility and concessions?
However, everyone present was keenly aware of one of the points. Li Ji called Fang Junzhi "Yue Guogong" instead of "Taiwei"...
Fang Jun pondered for a moment and said, "How is Duke Langya doing?"
Li Ji immediately nodded: "It's just what I want!"
Li Chengqian then laughed: "Both of you are the pillars of the army. Since we have the same idea, it can be seen that Duke Langya is indeed the most suitable candidate. In this case, let the Ministry of War sign the transfer order, and my imperial decree will be conferred and announced to the world."
The Duke of Langya is Niu Jinda, who is currently the Zuowuwei General and the confidant of Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin. Niu Jinda succeeds you as the Right Xiaowei General. This is not only a reward for Niu Jinda's meritorious service over the years, but also a blow to Cheng Yaojin.
Far away from home, unfamiliar with people and places, unable to return to Beijing, depressed, with help far away, and exhausted... This is probably what Cheng Yaojin will be like in the future.
Li Chengqian smiled reservedly, his thoughts clear.
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The news that the "Three Law Divisions" would interrogate the "Zhaoling Case" quickly swept through the entire Chang'an City. Not only did the clan tremble, but the merchants who were inextricably related to the clan were also terrified. The court's intention is obviously to deal with this case in a big way, so the final result is very likely to expand infinitely, and it will not be surprising no matter how many people are implicated.
In this era, it is actually difficult to explain many things clearly. It is not easy to grasp conclusive evidence for anything. It is difficult to say that a certain person is indeed involved in a certain thing. On the contrary, in many cases, conclusive evidence is not actually needed. There are witnesses, An oral confession is enough.
And how many people under Miki can withstand it?
Therefore, all major cases are often very involved, because there is basically a certain political intention behind it. When a certain person needs to be guilty, that person is basically guilty...
Moreover, the case involved Zhaoling and almost crossed the bottom line of civil servants, military generals, nobles and other classes. Even the people in Chang'an City gathered together from time to time to make noise outside Zhuque Gate, demanding that the court severely punish those involved in the case.
Emperor Taizong and Empress Wende were extremely famous and prestigious, with countless fans. The angry people wanted to cut into pieces the thieves who had tampered with Zhaoling's building materials.
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Li Xiaogong came out of Taiji Palace and went directly to the Xiangyi County Prince's Palace in a carriage without returning home.
In the study, Li Quan served him some tea and exited the door.
Li Xiaogong glanced at Li Quan's back and said with a smile: "My wise nephew is smart, steady, and talented. He is well-known in the clan. In time, he will definitely become a pillar of the empire."
Li Shenfu waved his hand: "Young people are still very impatient. They not only need a lot of experience, but also a lot of urging and teaching from elders like you. I don't expect them to become famous. If they can settle down and inherit the family business, I will be satisfied."< br>
The grandson is good, but his father is too stupid. What can I do?
His eldest son has died of illness, and now Li Demao is the eldest son. If he passes the family business to his youngest son Li Sixian, not only Li Demao will not agree, but the other sons who were born as concubines will also not accept it. It might be Xiao Qiang's disaster...
Li Xiaogong sighed and said, "Who says it's not the case? Now the disciples in the clan are so bold that they don't know whether to live or die. Your Majesty is furious, public opinion is boiling, and the court has decided that the 'Three Law Divisions' will sort out the Zhaoling case. After the trial, all the guilty persons will be , regardless of status, they are all dealt with seriously, strictly, and quickly. This wave swept across, countless people were ruined, and many of them were afraid that they could not even keep their ancestors' titles. "
For the clan, the death of a few people is not serious. Who doesn’t have a family full of descendants? When the top one dies, just lift it up from the bottom one.
The most terrifying thing is to be deprived of a title. Once the title of the ancestors is lost, the entire branch will be lost to everyone. There will no longer be the privileges brought by status. Even the mansions and fields given by the emperors of the past two generations will be taken back. Why? Continue to wear beautiful clothes and jade belts, and eat with bells and cauldrons?
Li Shenfu was a little angry and said: "Your Majesty is so cruel and ruthless! Although the Zhaoling case is an unforgivable crime, there are actually very few people involved. With such a big fanfare for the three law divisions to intervene, isn't it just to involve the masses and attack dissidents? ? Fortunately, he preaches kindness and generosity all day long, but in fact he is evil and ruthless. "
This naturally refers to the old story of His Majesty Li Er's "Xuanwu Sect Incident" when he killed his brothers and massacred his entire family. In fact, not only the East Palace and Prince Qi's Mansion were slaughtered, but the clan members were also brutally killed. Nowadays, few of the heirs in the clan are the eldest sons of each family...
"Uncle, you are wrong," Li Xiaogong frowned: "They are unworthy, they actually tampered with the construction of Zhaoling. Even if they die a hundred times, they will not be able to atone for their sins. Who can blame them for seeking death? Taizong's achievements will last forever, and his prestige will last forever. It is spread all over the world. Even if it has flaws, it is not for us to judge. My uncle, please be careful.”
"Oh,"
Li Shenfu sneered: "Do you think this is what I said? Go out and listen. It is the consensus of the world that children are hypocritical and cruel. Let him sit in that position for a few more years. Li Tang The reputation of the royal family will be completely ruined. When the time comes, the wise people of the world will rise up to criticize it, and the country will be in turmoil. It will be too late for you to regret it!"
Li Xiaogong had a headache. He raised his hand to interrupt the other party and said in a deep voice: "I will not argue with the uncle. I came here today just to warn the uncle. Don't think that because this major case involves many clans, you can take the opportunity to harvest the loyalty of many people. , If the uncle-in-law ignores the great cause of the family, the country, and the country, and insists on taking risks, don't blame me for being ruthless." (End of this chapter)