Chapter 717: Managing Shannan Land
Miao Guile laughed and took a sip of tea and said: "Everything goes well. The Shenwei Army has occupied Jiuzhou and is accelerating its advance. The supply of manpower and food is just right, so you two don't have to worry."
The little emperor was delighted and said happily: That's great, it really makes me feel better.
For hundreds of years, Goryeo has been bullied by the island country of Japan, which killed our people, robbed our property, and even abducted our royal princes and princesses. Today, with the great help of our country, we can finally take revenge.
Miao Gui told him that now that they were a family, Goryeo's affairs were the New Song's affairs and there was no need to worry about anything else.
The third young master has set the rules to remove all the poisonous fangs of the Japanese island country. You two can relax, the Japanese will definitely behave themselves from now on. Anyone who dares to disobey will be beheaded.
Wang Dian nodded happily and thanked Vice King Miao.
Miao Gui waved his hand and said: We are all officials in the same dynasty, there is no need to be polite or bound by etiquette.
Wang Dian asked him with difficulty: Can the court send more food to Goryeo?
The young emperor said with shame: It was because he did not manage Goryeo well that the treasury and granary were empty. He could not even support a small support war. The people of Yeosu and Tushan around Busan were deeply harmed by the Japanese pirates. When they learned that the empire had conquered the island, the Japanese were overjoyed and donated all their food to support the fight against the Japanese pirates. Some people were starving.
Miao Gui was quite surprised and blamed them for not telling the truth. He said that if they had any difficulties, they should tell us first so that we could work together to solve them.
He said: Then we will not ship grain to Kyushu for the time being. We will first use the collected military grain to relieve the poor and distribute the relief grain to the people.
He told the young emperor not to worry, that the people of Goryeo were the people of the New Song, and that the New Song's emphasis on equality for all was not empty talk, and that all New Song subjects, including the Goryeo people, must be treated equally, and the New Song would never watch the people starve.
Wang Dian was happy and nodded.
The young emperor was still worried and asked him if it was okay not to send food and fodder. How to feed the expeditionary army? It was food for hundreds of thousands of people.
Miao Gui told him not to worry, Commander Feng had a way to solve the problem. First, the food and weapons currently being transported were sufficient. Second, although the island country of Japan was full of starving people, it was not without a grain of food. Those lords and wealthy families had food hidden in their courtyards, and the soldiers at the front had a way to make them spit it out.
We can just transport the food over here later.
In this way, everyone was able to put down their worries.
In Chengdu, Zhao Yulin was overjoyed after receiving the military report about the smooth march into Japan. He accompanied Cao Youwen and a group of elders from Taijian Hall to Qingcheng Mountain for an outing.
Some old people could no longer climb the mountain, and they lived in Jianfu Palace at the foot of the mountain and were unwilling to move. Meng Gong said he would not leave either, and would stay at the foot of the mountain to chat with the gentlemen, and asked the young man to see how long it would take to reach the top of the mountain.
Lao Cao and Fan Zhong followed him up the stairs with great interest and soon arrived at the Natural Gallery. This section of the mountain path was winding and undulating, surrounded by towering trees. The new leaves sparkled with soft green light under the sunlight, which was very beautiful.
Fan Zhong asked them to take a break.
The three people walked into the rest pavilion and sat down. The guard immediately brought them some Qingchengtou tea for them to taste.
Lao Cao laughed at Fan Zhong for being exhausted. He had only walked a short distance when he asked to rest because his body was exhausted.
Fan Zhong happily said that he was old and had to admit that he was getting old.
Zhao Yulin told them that after the affairs of the Japanese island country were settled, he planned to resign as the leader and be succeeded by Hua Gong. He wanted to go out and take a look.
Fan Zhong was anxious and asked him what he was doing. Was it appropriate to just let Hua Yue take care of the court?
I think it is inappropriate.
Lao Cao also thought it was inappropriate for Hua Yue, who was a censor, to be the king.
Zhao Yulin said that he and his wife had been in control of the government for some time. The New Song Dynasty was stable and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. It was time for him to change his position according to the rules. Hua Yue was a straightforward and upright person, so there was no problem for him to continue doing the job.
Zhao Yulin saw that both of them were looking at him in surprise and smiled, and asked them if there was anything wrong. We must believe that the new Song Dynasty is stable and believe that Hua Gong can do a good job.
Lao Cao shook his head and said: "Brother is in his prime, just keep doing it, no one dares to disobey. Brother has many ways, and you all hope that the new Song Dynasty will be stable and prosperous under your rule."
If there is anything that requires a tour, just ask Hua Yue, Yu Jie and the others to run away. I will not allow you to leave Beijing.
Fan Zhong went on to say: I don’t agree either.
Zhao Yulin laughed as he watched the two men throwing tantrums, and said to them: I want to go out for a walk while you two still have the energy to watch over the court.
Yangjin has been in Luoshui City for some time. What is Tubo like? How Shannan will end is the final destination of the New Song Dynasty. Lingbei Road must also be firmly in our hands. He believes that future leaders must declare sovereignty and let the people of the New Song Dynasty hold each other tightly like pomegranate fruits .
When Zhao Yulin said this, Lao Cao and Fan Zhong no longer insisted.
Fan Zhong said angrily: "My brother has a lot of reasons, and I can't argue with him. But our New Song Dynasty cannot do without my brother, so he must come back safely."
Lao Cao also said: That’s right, it must be done properly.
Zhao Yulin nodded and assured the two old men that everything would be fine.
At the foot of the mountain, Meng Gong, Li Quan and others had already set up a banquet and started eating.
After three rounds of drinks, Meng Gong praised the court's road construction subsidy policy. Roads were being built everywhere along the way, and there were many more carts on the official road, most of which were new.
Li Quan said: That was the strategy launched by the imperial court to send carts to the countryside and chicken buses to villages. The government borrowed money and subsidized the people to buy cars, so more people were willing to buy and use the cars.
It is said that new cart repair workshops have been opened in the four districts of Chengdu and are working overtime to make vehicles. The prices of horse-drawn carriages, flatbed carts and rickshaws have dropped significantly, and the flatbed carts and rickshaws in cart shops across the country have been sold out.
In this article, Gong Sen highly praised the New Song Dynasty court under Zhao Yulin's rule. In a short period of time, it recovered lost territories, restored the economy, and drove the grassland empire to the distant Western Regions.
Today, the Shenwei Army of the New Song Dynasty has set foot on the easternmost island of Japan, and there is no rival in the world.
The gentlemen laughed heartily and toasted each other, calling for wine.
Gao Jia, who was the elder of the agricultural affairs station, drank happily and was inspired to write poetry. He held the wine pot and shook his head while reciting poems. Everyone used their chopsticks to tap the accompaniment, making the scene very lively.
At Dujiangyan, the New Song Dynasty court is holding its annual water worship and blessing ceremony.
This year's chief priest was replaced by the former Empress Dowager Xie.
Since the old woman was welcomed back by the new Song Dynasty, she has been ambitious to restore the Lin'an court and regain power. However, she was repeatedly discovered and severely slapped in the face by Zhao Yulin, which made her lose her temper. After following the old emperor to Luoyang to worship his ancestors and Shaanxi Road to worship the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, she finally became a down-to-earth old woman.
When Zhao Yulin learned that Old Lady Xie had corrected her attitude, he was very satisfied. He asked the Ministry of Rites to make arrangements and hired her as the special envoy of the new Song court to worship water, which made the old lady happy.
The Minister of Rites Li Liang came to invite her personally. When Old Lady Xie saw the edict of appointment as the special envoy with the bright red jade seal, she was so excited that she was speechless. She never thought that the New Song Dynasty court still remembered her.
She never dreamed that Zhao Yulin would choose her to worship water.
The old emperor said with a smile: This is the new Song Dynasty court, this is his virtuous son-in-law. He had long said: As long as we live a down-to-earth life, everything will be fine.
The old woman stroked the exquisite makeup box that Shunzhidi had personally given her, and stood in front of Zanxin's dressing table trying on one piece of new clothing after another that fitted her well.
The old nanny said: God is really merciful. The Queen Mother is still able to work for the court and pray for the people. It is a great kindness.
Led by her maids, the old lady stepped onto the bright red carpet, walked into the newly renovated Dujiangyan Scenic Area, and came to the main venue of Fulong Temple to offer sacrifices to heaven, earth, and water, and pray for a good harvest. All the procedures were completed in one go, and not a single word of the sacrifice was missed.
After the whole ceremony was completed, she returned to the old emperor, still full of energy. The old emperor was amazed at the old woman's vigor and energy, and how she could do so well at such an old age.
The queen praised happily: "Our mother has done a great job today. The people are cheering and wishing the old lady a long life." The imperial concubine also said happily: "Look, the common people are rushing over here to pay their respects to the old lady."
The common people were shouting: "Old Madam, may the old madam live a long and healthy life." These must have been secretly arranged by Zhao Yulin, otherwise who would know to call the old queen mother "old madam".
The people rushed over to take a glimpse of the old emperor, empress, imperial concubine and queen mother out of curiosity.
Fortunately, there were garrison soldiers on duty to maintain order, otherwise, the influx of common people would have scared the Minister of Rites Li Liang.
The old emperor and old lady Xie were filled with joy, smiling and waving to the people. The imperial concubine was filled with happiness when she saw the people following them all the way to the posthouse.
At this time, Zhao Yulin had returned to Jianfu Palace to have tea and chat with the elders of Taijian.
Meng Gong asked him: I heard that the King of Goryeo is also going to come to Taijiantang to work, is it true?
Zhao Yulin nodded and said: This gentleman is too tired to be the king, and he is determined to hand over power to Wang Dian and go to Chengdu to enjoy his life. When the time comes, Meng Gong will have to remind him that Taijian Hall is not a nursing home, and he still needs to work.
The gentlemen laughed.
Lao Cao teased Meng Gong and told him to remember that the king's oral order is also an imperial decree.
Meng Gong said seriously: I will obey your order and ensure everything will be done.
The gentlemen laughed again.
Zhao Yulin didn't respond to them, but said in a mumbling voice: Not bad, Qingchengtou tea is wonderful, wonderful, everyone should try it.
Li Quan said with a smile: My brother really has an idea. Please ask Madam Xie to be the special envoy for worshiping water. The old lady will definitely be very happy.
Fan Zhong nodded and said: That's great. It's right that everyone in the world has recognized the identity of Mrs. Xie. I only wish that the new Song Dynasty will be peaceful and prosperous.
Lao Cao simply said: Of course, after so many years of hard work in our New Song Dynasty, the people all know that equality for all is good, and equality between officials and the people is good. Our lives will definitely get better and better.
Zhao Yulin said that as long as everyone settles down and works hard, this society will definitely get better and better. There is still a long way to go in the future, all thanks to you for helping the village. Let's have tea instead of wine and leave. Thank you.
