Chapter 9 The Ninth Session of Tai Chi Hall Encourages Officials Feng Lingdu to Visit Tourists at Night

Li Yuan was revered as the Supreme Emperor and lived in the Taiji Palace every day.The landscape in the palace remained the same, surrounded by concubines like clouds, but Li Yuan's movements were limited to within the palace walls.Day after day like this, Li Yuan felt depressed, which was beyond words. Li Yuan's previous hobby of boating in the sea pool has disappeared recently, and he has become fond of Cuju games. Li Yuan ordered concubines and court ladies to form a Cuju team, and then set up a blanket field on a grass field in front of the Taiji Hall.Every time it comes to Shen Shi, Li Yuan is dressed in short clothes and leads a group of bright and beautiful women to fight.Li Yuan is over sixty years old, but he is a man after all, much quicker than a woman.After he got the blanket, he turned left and right, and then kicked in the air, and the air blanket flew straight to the net.He was in the crowd of women, smelling the fragrance and sweating, listening to the panting, and enjoying the joy of victory, the beauty of which is difficult to express in words.

Li Yuan had played Cuju today, went back to the palace to take a bath, touched his skin with his hands, it felt very elastic.After soaking in warm water, the complexion becomes rosy.At that moment, Li Yuan suddenly felt extremely disappointed: his energy and health were maintained well, but his fate as emperor had been terminated early.Although he is called the Supreme Emperor now, he is still under house arrest.To put it bluntly, counting your fingers to spend the rest of your life in this courtyard is tantamount to lingering on your last breath. Li Yuan's mood suddenly became very bad, and his face became gloomy.

The concubines and maids who served him were used to Li Yuan's expression, and they still walked around in front of him, as long as they didn't provoke him too much.Li Yuan used to treat people very casually, but now that he lost his imperial power, the people around him naturally lost a layer of awe, and there was a lot less courtesy among each other, so everyone became casual.Li Yuan was reclining on the reclining chair alone, a ray of the setting sun shone through the window just below his face, and because of his gloomy expression, his face was haggard. Li Shimin came into the hall at this time, because of his big and fast steps, the eunuch didn't even have time to inform Li Yuan.Li Shimin saw Li Yuan reclining on the reclining chair alone, the surrounding maids and eunuchs were busy with their own affairs, and no one was waiting by his side, he couldn't help feeling angry.He suppressed his anger and walked in front of Li Yuan, and said: "Father, Erlang is here to see you."

Li Yuan slowly opened his eyes and said, "Erlang is here, please sit down." Li Shimin turned his face away, and said to Hou Junji who followed him, "Go, lead someone to take down these unruly slaves. Ask them again, why don't they know any rules in front of the Supreme Emperor?" When Li Yuan heard that the eunuchs and maids around him were going to be punished, he hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Erlang, don't do this, they are all following my orders. If you punish them, you might as well punish me." Li Shimin heard the resentment in Li Yuan's words, so he said to Hou Junji again: "Since the Supreme Emperor said so, let's spare these slaves first, and let the Ministry of Internal Affairs come here to give a lecture."

Seeing that Li Yuan was unhappy, Li Shimin changed his face and changed the subject: "Father, Erlang came today to tell you some good news. The Liang masters in Shuofang have been Jieli's lackeys for a long time, and finally let Chai Sichang lead the army to wipe them out. " Li Yuan was obviously interested in this topic. He leaned up and asked, "Master Liang has really been wiped out? Once this man fell, Jieli would have no one to respond to him in the south. Also, since then, there will be no separatist princes in the country. Erlang Well, Liang Shidu is really a heart disease of his father for many years. Sichang led the army to suppress him this time, will he be captured alive or killed in the end?"

"This guy was finally killed by his own people. That day Chai Sichang led troops to surround Shuofang, and quietly sent Xue Wanche to lead 30,000 troops to set up an ambush on the way the Turkic reinforcements came. Xue Wanche really defeated the Turkic reinforcements. The news spread to Shuofang City. Liang Shidu and his subordinates couldn't help being frustrated. After a few more days like this, Shuofang City saw that the food was exhausted. Inside the city, they were suspicious of each other, but now they were worried about their own safety, and became more and more chaotic. Liang Shidu was troubled internally and externally, and it was difficult to suppress everyone Liang Luoren, the father and younger brother of Liang Shidu, led people to enter the residence of Shidu, killed all of them, and then opened the city gate to surrender to Chai Sichang. In this way, Shuofang City has since belonged to our court.”

"Master Liang was wiped out, how did Jieli react?" "He can't take care of himself now, so he doesn't care about Liang Shidu's affairs." Li Shimin then briefly described the current situation of East Turkistan. After listening, Li Yuan stood up from the couch, paced in the hall, and said as he walked, "Okay, Jieli also has today. Erlang, do you know what is my biggest worry these years?" "My son doesn't know." "It was the Eastern Turks who bullied our country! When I raised troops in Taiyuan, I was forced to surrender to the Eastern Turks due to the situation, and paid tribute to them every year. Whenever I think of this incident, I feel extremely ashamed. Alas, at that time Qimin When Khan's power declined, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty gave him the fertile land of Xia and Sheng prefectures for his use. Unexpectedly, the internal strife in China was declining, and this Turk could not hide his wolfish ambition. In the past year, I have been thinking every day that after the country becomes stronger, I will settle accounts with the East Turks. Erlang, now that I have abdicated, you will heal my father's heart disease."

Li Shimin also stood up, and said firmly: "Looking at the current situation of East Turkic, it will be difficult to last three years later. Father, you are the Supreme Emperor after all, and my son will assist you. In a few years, you will get rid of your heart disease. Everyone is proud." Li Yuan sat down again, and said leisurely: "What is the emperor? Erlang, what father thinks about in the future is how to enjoy leisure and happiness. As for the military and state affairs, I don't care about it at all. Since you came to power, you have suffered years of famine. The worst year in recent years. However, you can comfort the people and let the people rest and live. This is better than being a father. I heard that you have reformed the administration of officials, abolished redundant staff, selected talents and appointed talents, and followed advice like a stream. I am very gratified. Erlang, as a father, I don’t want to say too much, given time, you will definitely become a generation of virtuous kings.”

Li Yuan's personality is simple and slow. After his later years, he indulged in singing and music, and his governance was slack.However, as the founder of the country, he is very knowledgeable after all, and his evaluation of Li Shimin this time can be described as appropriate and pertinent.Li Shimin was greatly moved when he heard this, and said in a trembling voice: "Erlang is really ashamed of my father's praise. Since my son came to power, I have only thought about the heroes of my ancestors, and I dare not slack off." Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "That's all, Erlang. I know your ability. I don't need to say more about how to manage the country in the future. Well, there is one thing that I have thought about many times now. It should be done. It's time."

"What the father entrusts, the minister must follow." "You are dedicated to filial piety, and you have never agreed to go to the Taiji Hall to govern. I am very grateful to you for your filial piety. But the East Palace is narrow and narrow after all. You must know that the dynasty of a big country wants to show its majesty. It is time for you to move here." After Li Shimin came to the throne, Li Yuan repeatedly asked to move out of the Taiji Palace and let Li Shimin move in.Li Shimin thought about it, and felt that if Li Yuan was kicked out, people in the world would say that he was too impatient, so he insisted on refusing.The matter was delayed like this, and it has been more than two years in a flash.Li Yuan repeated the old story today, of course Li Shimin would not agree.He earnestly said: "Father, you should live in this palace as the Supreme Emperor. Although the East Palace is small, there is room to move around, and my son thinks it is very good. Moreover, father lives here, and my son can come to ask questions from time to time, which is very convenient. It's better not to move."

Li Yuan sighed, and said: "I know what you're thinking, but I've lived here for more than two years, and I've taken care of everyone's face, so you don't have to argue anymore. My name is Taishanghuang, but I'm actually an old man from the country. It’s just that, living in this deep palace every day, I feel very depressed. I have thought of a place, which is the Qingshan Palace in Wugong County, my hometown. I think of living there, where I can live freely and enjoy the countryside, which is a hundred times better than here. Yes I asked you to repair it last time, is it finished now?" "My minister has already prepared the wood according to the instructions. Wei Zheng found out when he was repairing it. He advised that it is not appropriate to make large-scale construction work now, and the matter stopped." "Damn Wei Zheng, do I need him to take care of my family affairs?" Even if the Qingshan Palace has been completely repaired, Li Shimin will not let Li Yuan live there.The thing is very clear, I became the emperor, but I let Lao Tzu leave the capital to live in the countryside, and I don't know what people will say when it spreads to the world.He also has a deeper consideration, that is, he did not rely on the right way to obtain the throne, if someone came to Qingshan Palace to control Li Yuan to oppose him, people in the world would not know why, and it would be very troublesome.Thinking of this, Li Shimin comforted: "Wei Zheng's remonstrance is also reasonable. The current situation is really not suitable for large-scale civil engineering. Father, you have said many times that to stabilize the world, you must learn from Sui Yang's behavior. How about it, After a few days, when the year is good, I will build a new palace for my father in the north of Miyagi, which can be called Yong'an Palace, and I will ask my father to move in." Li Yuan thought it was too long, so he firmly disagreed. He thought for a while and said, "Erlang, after you moved into the East Palace, the Hongyi Palace became vacant. That mansion was newly built not long ago, and I built it for you after you captured Luoyang." Yes. Well, that’s it, I’ll move into Hongyi Palace, and you can’t stop me.” Seeing that Li Yuan was determined, Li Shimin had no choice but to agree. When Li Shimin was about to leave, Li Yuan called him and said, "Erlang, I heard that Pei Ji went out of Beijing for committing a crime. Normally, I should not ask about this matter, but you know that I miss the old love. Our Li family got In the world, Pei Ji's contribution is indispensable. If his crime is not serious, it is best to leave him a way to survive." Li Shimin nodded, and said: "My son understands the father's intentions. Pei Ji has been busy in Beijing recently, and letting him go out is just a punishment. After staying for a while, my son will call him back to Beijing." After Li Shimin returned to the East Palace, he called the middle supervisor of the palace and asked him to arrange to repair Hongyi Palace immediately.Because of his reputation, he was unwilling to move Li Yuan out of Taiji Palace immediately, fearing that someone would gossip about him.In fact, I also want to go to the Taiji Hall to manage politics as soon as possible, because the East Palace seems narrow after all.He said to the palace supervisor: "After the restoration of Hongyi Palace, it can be renamed Da'an Palace to show the meaning of supporting the Supreme Emperor. I have lived there before, and I know that the scale of the palace does not conform to the regulations of the Supreme Emperor. This is an expedient measure, long-term. In other words, it is necessary to choose another place to build a new palace for the Supreme Emperor. I have made up my mind to build Yong'an Palace in the northeast of the palace city, where the terrain is higher and the climate is suitable, and it is most suitable for the Supreme Emperor to live in. But now the treasury is empty and cannot be built for a while. It may be years before construction begins, but you will start drawing the palace plans now." The palace supervisor Wei Wei agreed. Li Shimin went on to say: "After the Supreme Emperor moved out of the palace city, no bricks or tiles should be added to the original Taiji Palace, just clean it up. Now that the country is in trouble, repairing the palace for the Supreme Emperor, others will say this is my His filial piety. It would be an extravagance to repair the Tai Chi Palace." After a month, Li Yuan moved out of Miyagi and moved into Da'an Palace.Li Shimin ordered Yuan Tiangang to choose an auspicious time for moving into Taiji Palace.Yuan Tiangang wanted to prepare a grand celebration according to the etiquette, but Li Shimin refused, saying, "Why do you need so many ceremonies just to change the palace meeting? Just choose the right time, and don't prepare anything else." Before the Japan-North Korea meeting, civil and military officials waited quietly.Now that the good day has come, they will meet in class.After all, the Taiji Hall is much larger than the East Palace. You can see civil and military officials above the fifth rank, who are divided into Wen and Wu. class.Even standing in such a row, the hall does not seem crowded, and the scene is dense.At this time, Li Shimin entered the palace and was promoted to the eighth throne, and all the officials began to play in order. After the performance was over, there was a moment of silence in the venue.Li Shimin looked at the ministers and said slowly: "It is normal for me to come to this hall to discuss matters with all the ministers today. However, I have arrived in a new environment and I want to make some changes. It has been more than two years since I ascended the throne. Every court meeting, it is governed according to the prescribed class order and rites. I found it fresh at first, but now I feel a little boring." The officials looked at each other in blank dismay, wondering why the emperor said such words today.One must know that the court meeting is the most serious occasion, so does he have to change his tricks every day? Li Shimin's case on the left front of the throne usually has two stacks of paper sleeves: one stack is the imperial edict to be promulgated, and the other stack is the memorials of the ministers.Li Shimin stood up and walked to the case, flipped through it, and then asked: "Xuanling, I remember that there was a saying of 'five-flower judgment' in the old system, right?" Fang Xuanling came out of the shift and replied: "Yes." Then he said the content of "Five Flowers Judgment". It turns out that in order to prevent loopholes in the imperial edict, the imperial edict was drafted by the Ministry of Education, and then read by six scholars from Zhongshu. For "five flowers to judge the matter".Afterwards, Zhongshu Ling and Zhongshu Shilang jointly tried it, and then it was handed over to Menxia Province for review.When the edict arrived at Menxia Province, it was refuted by Shizhong and Huangmen Shilang, and then returned to Zhongshu Province for revision.In this way, it can ensure that the imperial edict is more rigorous. Li Shimin nodded, and called out Wen Yanbo and Wang Gui, "Does Zhongshu Sheng and Menxia Sheng's recent writings follow the principle of 'five flowers judging affairs'?" Wen Yanbo replied: "Your Majesty, every time the Zhongshu Province drafts an imperial edict, its subordinates will seriously refute it, and the ministers dare not make any deviations." Li Shimin sneered and said: "What is it that refutes the truth? Why didn't I hear anything? Both the Zhongshu Province and the Menxia Province are confidential departments. If there is any inconvenience in the edict, it must be carried out according to the theory. However, within two years, After your Zhongshu Province drafted an imperial edict, the sect under the door just read it according to the rules and then returned it, at most changing a few words. Is this a matter of refutation? Huh, if you are asked to draft only one document, I will just follow Taixue You can just choose a few people, so why bother to choose the right ones?" Li Shimin's harsh words scared the officials so much that they dared not speak.Wen Yanbo and Wang Gui lowered their heads, wondering why Li Shimin got angry for no reason today. Wei Zheng is now the secretary and supervisor, and he vaguely understands the reason for Li Shimin's anger.It turned out that one day Li Shimin sighed to him: "When people do things for a long time, they will act according to inertia and don't want to add new ideas. If the New Deal can see results, it must be new every day, and there will be results." Wei Zheng replied Said: "Your Majesty's concerns are very serious. Everyone works diligently, which is the foundation of politics. If they are forced to innovate frequently, His Majesty will give them a slap in the back." Li Shimin said: "It's because of inertia. This is the easiest way to have some fun, but the world has not escaped the difficult situation, so we must not take it lightly." Wei Zheng guessed that what Li Shimin did today was just to take the opportunity to encourage everyone. Sure enough, Li Shimin directly pointed the finger at Wen Yanbo: "The Central Secretariat is a confidential department, and every edict issued is related to the world. Wen Qing, the establishment of so many people in the Central Secretariat is not for display. Like the six The people in Shushe are all talents selected from a thousand, and it is not my intention to let them have a voice on one matter. I have said many times that there are many mistakes in deciding the affairs of the world with the ability of one person. You want Zhongshushe People are not disturbed by others, and they boldly put forward their own opinions, which is their role. Although the "Wuhua Judgment" is an ancient system, it is the experience of the predecessors after all, and it cannot be easily discarded. Starting today, we must restore' The five-flower judgment system." Wen Yanbo entered the Taiji Hall today. He was very happy at first, but he never wanted to be a target. He was a little panicked. He calmed down and said: "I obey the order. Every time the Ministry of Education drafts an imperial edict, it will be judged according to the five flowers." 'Process in principle, and strive to make the imperial edict complete and without loopholes." "That's good. Before the edict is issued, the Ministry of Zhongshu and the Ministry of Menxia can make full revisions, and think about everything in detail without any omissions. When the post of Zhongshu Sheren is appointed in the future, the source of personnel cannot be restricted. For scholars with good writing skills, it is best to have experience in central and local government administration. In this way, they will have practical experience in the implementation of the proposed imperial edict, so that it will not be out of touch with the actual meaning, and it will be convenient for the Minister of Finance to operate. Xuan Ling, If it is obscure, since the edict has been achieved, there is no room for negotiation, and it must be implemented without compromise, so you must keep this section in mind.” Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui bowed to receive the order. Li Shimin asked Wen Yanbo, Wang Gui, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui to return to the class, and turned to all the officials, saying: "When I came to the throne, all the officials were ordered to discuss matters. The book must be read, and the important ones should be pasted on the screen wall in the hall so as not to forget. My mental strength is limited. If I want to rule the world, I must rely on the efforts of all the ministers. The things said in the book are all sincerely said and Considering the advantages and disadvantages, I corrected it according to this, and it really paid off. However, since the beginning of this year, there have been fewer and fewer ministers, and there are not many books left on the wall in the hall. I think it is because of your tiredness from being an official. Would you like to go to school in your spare time?" All the ministers heard the teasing meaning in Li Shimin's words, the hall was silent for a while, no one dared to answer. Li Shimin stood up, paced back and forth on the imperial platform, and then said: "Since ancient times, emperors have always been happy and angry. If you are happy, you will reward indiscriminately for no merit, and if you are angry, you will kill indiscriminately without guilt. The world is in chaos. It is because of this. I understand this verse. , I humbly accepted advice, and strongly encouraged all the ministers to give their best advice. I have such a mind, so whether you can give advice depends on whether you are diligent. I think that there are not many slack recently, because the ministers think that everything is going on now. Gradually smooth, so slack off. Wei Qing, isn't that the case?" Wei Zheng came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty is now entering the Taiji Hall to admonish your ministers. I think it is very necessary. Your Majesty has said many times that you should be prepared for danger in times of peace, so your ministers should investigate the lack of current affairs while doing their own affairs well. Admonishment. Only in this way can the efficiency of handling affairs be improved and clear politics can be realized. As for your Majesty saying that your ministers are slack, the ministers do not agree. Just speaking from the above, your majesty has everything to do at the beginning of his ascension, and the ministers can make many suggestions , It was resolved after His Majesty's review. Now it is normal to do things as you go, and things are getting less and less. Your Majesty, people have different talents. Cowardly people are loyal and can't speak up, and alienated people may not believe it and can't speak. People who cherish Lu are afraid of inconvenience. As long as the emperor can be as humble as a valley, and guide people to speak out, I believe that people and ministers will be able to do so." "I can do this, but you also have to show it. Chu Qing, when you take the exams for hundreds of officials at the end of the year, whether or not you attend the lectures should be included as a part of the exam. My friends, you must always attend the lectures." Words are political gains and losses, regardless of your duties. For your memorials, I will review them sentence by sentence. Of course, I don’t ask for quantity, you can’t be perfunctory, and it’s best to have real insights when you deal with the matter.” Li Shimin's words were like a gust of wind, blowing the hearts of all the officials.Wei Zheng and the others are full of talents and can give advice at any time, but the gang of warriors are sad, they are illiterate, they can go to battle and fight, it is indeed difficult for them to write articles and give opinions. Chang He went back to the mansion that day and sat in the hall in a dull mood without saying a word.He is currently a general of Xun Yi Wei Zhong Lang, a military officer of the fourth rank, and he is also among those who speak out.It's a pity that he didn't read much when he was young, and he joined the army at the age of sixteen. Since then, he has fought many battles in the South and North, and it is difficult to get attached to books.After Li Shimin came to the throne, Chang He didn't have a piece of paper to play. Today he listened to Li Shimin's admonishment, and felt that it would be shameful not to be absent.But what can I write if my ink is too shallow? Chang He sat there for more than half an hour, but couldn't come up with a good idea after searching his guts.He stood up impatiently, and wandered back and forth in the courtyard. Suddenly, a chicken came running with blood on its neck, and the cook followed closely behind.This made Chang He angry. He kicked the chicken away and scolded the cook: "Idiot, you can't even kill a chicken, what are you doing?" The cook grabbed the chicken, cut it again, then bowed to Chang He, and retreated without daring to make a sound. Looking at the back of the chef leaving, Chang He had a flash of inspiration, and suddenly remembered a story.It was when he returned to the capital from Hebei and arrived at Hangu Pass. Because it was still early, he visited there for a while.Seeing that the pass is as deep and dangerous as a letter, it reaches Xiaoshan in the east and Tongjin in the west. A person with knowledge of history answered, "Yes, during the Warring States period, Qin set up this pass to protect and establish the country. During the period, people came and went with pass defense documents, only one exception. Unable to get out of the pass. Lai Qi's servants were good at dogs and robbers. They entered the Qin Palace at night and stole the fox fur and offered it to Xingji. They were released. They arrived at the pass in the middle of the night, because the door was closed before it was released. Meng Changjun was afraid of the Qin State He sent people to chase him, and he was panicking there. One of them could pretend to be a cock crowing, so he got out of danger by opening and closing the door." Chang He laughed after hearing this, "That's all Mr. Mengchang's ability is, but he has many capable people under his command. .Well, don’t care what kind of thieves he is, as long as he can open and close the door.” Chang He Jianji thought of Mr. Mengchang, and even more of the followers of Mr. Mengchang. He raised his brows and murmured: "I don't know how to read and write, so don't I know how to recruit the followers who are educated?" Chang He did what he said, and found a few confidants and asked them to help find followers who could write articles.This matter must be done in secret, and Chang He asked them not to make noise. One day, Li Shimin suddenly thought of going out for a walk.He summoned all the ministers and said: "Since I came to the throne, I have been hit by drought and locust plagues for two years in a row. The situation this spring seems to be good. There has been a lot of rain, and the spring sowing is expected. I want to go out and do some inspections. What do you think?" Wei Zheng strongly agreed, and said: "Your Majesty is concerned about state affairs, and must patrol the world. Seeing is believing. It's just that when Your Majesty travels, it's not appropriate to make too much noise." Li Shimin smiled slightly and said: "I understand Wei Qing's intentions. I want Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty to expand his palace and have a good fortune, invading the people and causing the world to fall. How can I follow suit? I have made up my mind. I will not use a royal car or a dragon boat for this trip. I accompanied dozens of people on horseback and in micro-clothes. The purpose of my trip is to observe the reality of the world with my own eyes; the second is to take a look at Dengzhou to see what real skills Chen Junbin has." Wen Yanbo said: "When is Your Majesty going to travel? I will draw up an imperial edict to promulgate the news of the states and counties along the way." "No need. I said that this time I will travel in a micro-service. Ruhui, you, Wei Qing, Wen Qing and Pei Ju will travel with me, and the guards will be arranged by Chang He. Xuanling, you are in Beijing to assist the crown prince in overseeing the country." The ministers bowed to accept the decree. In April of the third year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin led four ministers, Wei Zheng, Wen Yanbo, Du Ruhui, and Pei Ju, out on a patrol without making any publicity. Chang He led sixty cavalry as guards.They left Chunming Gate and walked eastward along the official road, and arrived at Tongguan when it was dark.When they left the city, Chang He asked Li Shimin for an order to send someone to the front station to arrange a residence.Li Shimin disagreed, and said: "Our purpose of this trip is not to disturb others. Tongguan is not far from Fenglingdu. There is a ferry there. There have always been many hostels. Let's walk there slowly and try to book a hostel to live in. Chang He , remember, you have to pay." Pei Ju said: "Your Majesty, the hostel at Fenglingdu is simple and unavoidably dirty. The emperor doesn't bring many people on this trip, so it's better to let the local government arrange it, which is also safer." Li Shimin shook his head and said: "No. When I think of the battles in the past, I often slept on the spot without taking off my clothes for several days. Now there is a hotel to live in, which is a hundred times better than then. What is there to be dissatisfied with? You and Wen Qing have been officials in the capital for many years, and you have never experienced this kind of hardship, can you do it?" Pei Ju didn't dare to answer, Wen Yanbo replied: "The place where your majesty can live, I don't dare to be picky. What Pei Shangshu said means that your majesty will go to this desolate place with a body of ten thousand chariots. It is a major event that shakes the world. After all, today is not the time for the emperor to return to the battles of the past." Li Shimin laughed: "What's the difference? Don't say that the world is already in good order, even if someone comes to attack, I can still charge and kill. It's a pity that you are full of strategy, but you don't have the ability to fight, so why should they protect you? " Du Ruhui and the others thought this was indeed the case, and couldn't help but laugh at each other.While talking, they passed Tongguan without realizing it.The guards checked their official documents, which were the deployment documents signed by the Ministry of War, and there was nothing special about them, so they passed the customs easily.When they turned to the north, they heard the rushing sound of the river. In the dim night, they could see a huge cable crossing the river, and Fenglingdu was already in front of them. The river originally flowed from north to south, but when it reached Tongguan, it was blocked by a row of stone mountains, so it had to turn eastward.At the bend, the two mountains stand between each other, squeezing the river very narrowly, the current is fast, and the sound of rushing water is endless day and night.I don't know when, someone laid huge piles from the mountainside on both sides of the river, and pulled a horizontal cable from the river.In this way, the ferry boat is connected to the horizontal cable with ropes, and there is a wooden pulley passing through it. The boatman can reach the other side directly with the help of the horizontal cable as long as he drums his oars to move forward.To the north of Fenglingdu is Puzhou in Hadong Province, to the east is Shanzhou in Gyeonggi Province, and to the west is Hwaju in Gyeonggi Province.If people here want to travel from south to north, they must use this ferry, so Fengling Ferry is extremely busy and famous. Li Shimin and his party settled down in a hostel near the river, had a quick meal, and saw that it was completely dark.Li Shimin looked out of the window, unconsciously getting interested, and asked Du Ruhui and others to walk along the embankment with him.Chang He was in a hurry to go to Zhang Luo, but was stopped by Li Shimin, who only asked him to take two people with him. The weather in April has gradually warmed up. When you go outside, you can smell the strong fragrance of flowers and plants.At night, when the breeze swayed gently, I felt more and more flowery.Li Shimin was walking on the river embankment, listening to the river lapping on the bank, he couldn't help feeling relaxed and happy, he turned to Wei Zheng and said, "Wei Qing, I'm afraid you said, it's been more than two years since we went out to hunt. We're traveling along the river now. politics?" Hearing these words, Wei Zheng felt very uncomfortable. If it wasn't for the darkness covering his face, he would definitely be able to see his displeasure.He thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, in fact, every time I remonstrate, I don't want to spoil the emperor's interest in order to satisfy myself. I do this because the emperor is in the world and dare not lose. For example, hunting is a human being. I can't stop my interest, but today the world is not rich, and the common people are still worrying about getting enough to eat, so the news of your majesty's hunting will definitely damage the emperor's reputation." "Haha, do you take my joke seriously? Wei Qing, if I don't understand the truth, your head will probably be cut off hundreds of times." "That's right. In fact, there is not much difference between a sage and a fool in the tastes of love, desire, joy, anger, sorrow and joy. A sage can control himself and not let it go too far; a fool can indulge himself and lose control. Your majesty's noble character is profound and profound. I hope you can always Restrain yourself and be prepared for danger in times of peace, so as to preserve the beauty of victory and success." "Ruhui, look, I dare not have a little topic, and Wei Qing will be endless if I let Wei Qing get involved. Haha, Wei Qing, I asked you to come to the river to enjoy the scenery, not for class." Du Ruhui took a few steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it is indeed His Majesty's blessing that Wei Zheng descended from heaven. There is no one better than the others who have advised you from ancient times. I hope that Your Majesty can use them personally, and he will be able to rule the world." Li Shimin stopped and said to everyone: "I know this reason. In fact, I didn't do this because I want to do things in the world. I only hope that my descendants can continue the state, so that Qing and other descendants can keep their wealth forever. Well, we don't Let’s talk about such serious topics. The scenery in front of us is very beautiful, and we should appreciate it. By the way, Ruhui, do you remember when we were in Binzhou? Xuanling said that day, let me lead a group of scribes when the world is settled Drinking horses in the northwest border, writing poems outside the Great Wall. Now that the country is unified, I can’t accomplish this, so I can only take you to the riverside for a moonlit night tour.” Du Ruhui said: "Compared with managing the overall situation of the country, the affairs of wind, flowers, snow and moon are, after all, last days. Your Majesty is carrying out a new policy. If you rule the world, it will be a great poem. How can the chanting of scholars compare with it?" Li Shimin sighed, and said: "You guys, you are always bringing the topic to state affairs, which spoils my good mood. We have already arrived at Fengling Ferry. We just saw the scenery and talked about important things. We should go back to the hotel. Time to rest." After hearing Li Shimin's helpless words, everyone couldn't help chuckling.I thought that since he wanted to enjoy the scenery, he should bring a group of bachelors to recite poems. A group of people left the ferry and returned to the hostel along the stone road, and saw a large house on the left side of the road, which was brightly lit and crowded with people.Li Shimin suddenly became interested, and pointed to Chang He: "Go and see who are inside." Chang He quickly walked into the room to inquire, and then turned back to report: "Your Majesty, this is a resting place for pedestrians when crossing the river." It turns out that there are two ferries at Fenglingdu, and the boatmen don't operate at night to ensure safety.Pedestrians who come late come here, those who have money will live in the hostel, and those who have no money are like peddlers, so they can only stay in the big house provided by the ferry to rest until dawn. Li Shimin made a gesture to enter the room to watch, Chang He stopped him and said: "Your Majesty, the room is dirty and overcrowded, it is not suitable to enter." Li Shimin waved his hands and said: "You and these two people are guarding outside and are not allowed to enter. If the people in the room see Officers and soldiers with knives must be commotion." After finishing speaking, he led Du Ruhui and the other four people to move lightly and slowly enter. The room was foul and smelly.The lamps at the four corners are like beans, and the light is dim.Li Shimin frowned slightly, then walked to the left corner, and the four people behind saw this and hurriedly followed. A young servant saw these five well-dressed people coming in, walked over quickly, and asked softly, "Does the guest officer want to rest? Do you want a reed mat?" This group of people usually pampered themselves, but Wei Zheng reacted faster and replied, "Okay, here are five." The young man stretched out his hand and said, "One piece of money is charged for each table, five coins in total." Wei Zheng took out a handful of Kaiyuan Tongbao coins from his pocket, counted five and handed them to the boy.The young man took the money, dragged five reed mats quickly, and said: "This is a rented mat, and it must be returned tomorrow morning." Li Shimin and others found it strange, but they didn't expect Wei Zheng to have Kaiyuan Tongbao money on him.It turns out that at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the five baht coins of the Sui Dynasty were used. In the fourth year of Wude, the five baht coins were abolished and Kaiyuan Tongbao coins were issued. , One thousand Wen weighs six catties and four taels. Seeing everyone staring at them, they couldn't ask Wei Zheng what happened.So each of them took a reed mat and sat down. From the moment they entered the house, everyone in the room watched them silently.As soon as Li Shimin took his seat, an old man with a Taiyuan accent next to him asked eagerly: "Guest officer, look at your clothes, you must have money, why don't you stay in a hotel? If people like you come to rest in this room, the old man will come and go. It's been decades since Lingdu, and this is the first time I've seen it today." As soon as Li Shimin heard the Taiyuan accent, he immediately became cordial, and replied: "We are people who sell goods. This time, we have lost our capital, so we have to go home in a hurry." Li Shimin has lived in Taiyuan for many years, and he has also learned a few Taiyuan words. Speaking, he now deliberately reveals the end of Taiyuan dialect. The old man sighed and said: "Listen to you, Ganqing is also from Taiyuan, right? Oh, how did you end up in such a situation? But judging by your attire, you don't look like a merchant." "Yes, I live in Taiyuan now. This time I went to the south to traffic a batch of Lu silk, but I was snatched by robbers." The old man shook his head like a rattle: "Bandits? Isn't it right? Guest officer, if you say that you met robbers on the road in the first few years, I dare to believe it. In these few years, the current emperor has sent people back to their hometowns to farm, and the governments in various places have extremely strict control , I haven't heard about the robbers for a long time. What happened to you is indeed strange." A man with a red face next to the old man said in a low voice, "Many people were forced to become robbers in the past. If there are fields and food to eat, who would want to do the work of licking blood on the tip of a knife." Wei Zheng said: "Guest officer, you sound like a native of Puzhou. Do you have any land to grow?" The red-faced man coughed, and replied: "Of course there are fields to plant. Speaking of which, it was thanks to Governor Chen of Dengzhou. I fled to Dengzhou at that time, and Governor Chen sent us back to give us rations. They gave seeds again, and sent many large water trucks, and finally there was a harvest last year. Judging from the situation this year, the weather may be better than last year." The old man nodded: "I have also heard of the name of Chen Cishi. He is indeed a good official. In fact, since the new emperor took office, he has sent many good officials to various places to serve the people. It is strange to say that before the officials travel The gongs were sounded to clear the way, and the people were afraid to avoid them. Now, these officials often wear casual clothes and take the initiative to talk to the people. Take this Puzhou as an example, where all the officials, big and small, lead their families to farm like the people. Well, it’s different, it’s true. no the same." The red-faced man said: "At the end of the day, the current emperor is the most powerful. I heard that the new emperor is only 30 years old, he is very capable, and loves the people like a son. Of course, the officials under him dare not scratch the ground if the emperor is like this." The old man raised his head and said leisurely: "The old man is destined to see the current emperor once. It was when the old emperor raised troops in Taiyuan, and suddenly Turkic soldiers invaded. Well, the people of Taiyuan called the new emperor Mr. Erlang at that time. It was Mr. Erlang It's strange to lead the troops to fight against the Turkic soldiers. When the Turkic soldiers heard the name of Mr. Erlang, they immediately retreated in fright. When Mr. Erlang led the troops back to Taiyuan City that day, I saw his face in the crowd.模样。啧啧，你瞧他脸如满月，目如朗星，身高八尺。那时我心里就想，这二郎公子不同凡响。你们看，他现在果真坐上金銮殿了。” 李世民微笑道：“老爹真有福气，我到过京城多次，还从未见过皇上之面呢。不过新皇帝远在京城，他再有本事，天下之大能管得过来吗？” 老者摇头道：“看客官的岁数，不过三十出头吧？知道我多大了吗？我今年六十三，算来也经过好几代皇帝了。根据我的经验，皇帝是什么性子，那么下面的臣子也相同。记得有句话叫'上行下效'，灵验得很哪。比如隋文帝时，天下富饶，我的家境就比较宽松，到了炀帝末年，家里就有点揭不开锅，没奈何，我一面做点农活，一面想法贩点丝绢，以贴补家用。到了本朝老皇帝时，日子虽好过一点，然战争不断，也是艰难。打从前年开始，新皇帝不再打仗，一心兴旺农桑，对，听说皇帝本人还下田耕种呢。从那时开始，下面的官吏张口闭口都说要干好农活。这几年尽管年成不好，总觉得有望了呢。客官，你跑动那么多的地方，难道就没有感觉吗？” 李世民用欣喜的眼光看了杜如晦一眼，心里很觉得意。 杜如晦看这位老者很健谈，因问道：“你既然贩丝绢，当知现在粮价若何？” “去年春上的时候，粮价最贵，一匹绢仅能换一斗粮。现在嘛，一匹绢可换一斗半粮。看光景，只要风调雨顺，粮价还会落下去。” 此后，李世民又与周围的人聊了起来。屋内人本来要在这里坐待天明，看到这帮衣服光鲜之人入内，觉得很稀奇，慢慢都围了过来。大家东拉西扯，不觉时辰已过了半夜。 常何肩负守卫之责，几次探头探脑观看究竟，因李世民有令不敢入内打扰，只好自己干着急。 李世民看到时辰不早了，遂起身对杜如晦等人道：“嗯，我坐得腰都酸了。走吧，我们再到河边走动一回。”他边起身边向老者等人告别。 李世民等五人出了门外，常何等三人紧紧跟随。屋内跟出来的人看到这里竟然有带刀之人守卫，方悟出李世民所说的落拓商贾皆是虚言，定是非常之人。 回旅舍的路上，裴矩恭维李世民道：“陛下，听了这群人说话，让臣等实在兴奋。百姓安居乐业，实为大治天下的先声。” 李世民的情绪甚好，说道：“是啊，我们若不出来微服私行，难以听到如此真切的语言。嗯，朕今日最高兴的是两点：一者，'抚民以静'的举措已经收到成效，听那位老者的话，他们显然渴望安定的日子；二者，百姓能知闻朝廷的诏令，且敢评头论足。魏卿，记得周厉王采取严厉措施制止百姓说话，其臣下谏其'防民之口，甚于防川'，惜其不听，终致败亡。让百姓敢于开口说话，也是行仁政的措施呢。” 魏征答道：“不错，用高压的手段禁止百姓说话，然不能禁止其心中所想。如此日积月累，终有爆发的时候。陛下，其实百姓欲望不高，他们只要有田种，有饭吃，再加上官府处事公平，即已足矣。” “魏卿说得有理。对了，刚才入房之时，你的身上竟然带有铜钱，显然是有备而来呀。” 温彦博也说道：“对呀，魏监，你莫非每日身上都装有制钱吗？” 魏征笑了，说道：“敢情你们平日里都不和钱打交道。要知此次随皇上微服出行，身上若不带制钱，遇到事儿岂不是麻烦了？” 李世民笑了，其他人也笑了。是夜，众人枕着河水涛声酣然入睡。李世民自登基之后，感觉今晚睡得最为香甜。 第二日一早，李世民等人就在旅舍里吃了一顿蔬饭。该饭系用菜蔬和谷米掺在一起烧煮而成，为当地百姓惯食的饭食。李世民伸箸夹起其中的菜叶，对裴矩说道：“裴卿，看来昨晚的老者所言非虚。你看，这碗中的菜、谷，基本上对半，可见百姓的生活确实有改善。朕前两年多阅各地来的奏章，其中说百姓所食以菜为主，其中仅有数粒米。嗯，我们来此并未向当地官府打招呼，这里的饭食不是刻意安排，应该是真实的情况。” 裴矩答道：“皇上圣明。只是臣见陛下咽此粗饭，心中不是滋味。” “这算什么。记得朕当初追击刘武周，数日不食，当时若有此蔬饭，无异于山珍海味。常何，还记得我们在雀鼠谷里的情景吗？” “臣牢记不忘。每每想起陛下让食羊腿的事儿，臣……臣心里就不是滋味。”常何说到这里，眼眶中顿时红了起来。 李世民摆摆手，让大家抓紧吃饭，赶快上路。 出了潼关再向东行，即是陕州的地界。李世民对这块土地并不陌生，李渊当初封他为陕州道大行台尚书令，就是想让他以陕州为据点，东图王世充。其后，李世民果然攻下了洛阳，还连带着拿下了河北的窦建德，为大唐立下了赫赫功业。一行人乘马经过永丰仓、函谷关，李世民在马上指指点点，显得意气风发。 过了函谷关，李世民把常何叫到身边，边走边问道：“常何，你现在官至中郎将，不是在雀鼠谷时的光景了。朕让百官上疏言事，为何没见过你的片纸上来？” 常何顿时羞色上脸，嗫嚅道：“陛下，臣亦想上疏言事，奈何肤中墨水有限，难成章句。臣这些日子，居家唯有读书，以早日能成书函。” 李世民摇摇头：“上疏言事，非是让你写成美妙的诗赋。譬如一人一字不识，然他能懂事理，能察缺失，可口述请人代笔即可。” “臣明白陛下的心意，近日欲学孟尝君故事，要请一些门客来帮助臣。” “请门客可以，然不能让门客帮你写文章。你现在职位已高，年岁又不大，读书习字还是能为的。” "The minister obeys the order." 说话间，他们远远地看到了陕州的城墙。李世民计划，今日不在陕州停留，直奔洛阳。他们挥鞭疾驰，很快就到了城墙之下。这时，他们看见了一件奇事。 陕州东城门下，一百余名老者皆身着黄纱单衣，排列整齐站立路左，他们神情恭谨，显是要迎接什么要人。城门两侧，各扎有一座彩楼，与城墙上悬挂的彩条相映，显得富贵喜气。李世民驭住了马，问杜如晦道：“陕州刺史姓甚名谁，他在这里要搞什么名堂？” 杜如晦答道：“陕州刺史名为赵元楷，其仕隋时先任历阳郡丞，后因献异味迁为江都郡丞。” “献异味迁为江都郡丞？那他定是讨隋炀帝喜欢了。常何，你去问问怎么回事儿？” 常何领命前去，既而跑了回来，只见他脸色古怪禀告道：“陛下，真是奇怪了。他们说在这里要迎候当今圣上。” 众人一惊，心想此次皇上是微服出行，这赵元楷是如何得知的？李世民听言后大怒，他从马背上跳了下来，挥鞭指道：“常何，你去，把那个混蛋刺史给我叫来！”他转向杜如晦道：“如晦，吏部的考课怎么如此不认真，这样一个人至今还窃据如此要位？对了，朕出行的消息又是如何传入这厮耳中？” 猛听城门处锣鼓喧天，又见那群老者席地而跪。李世民知道，这自然是那名刺史闹的玄虚。果然，常何身后跟着一人，显是刺史赵元楷。他小跑到了李世民面前，不顾气喘吁吁，席地跪下喊道：“皇上，臣陕州刺史赵元楷奉旨见驾。” 李世民脸色阴沉，背着手绕着赵元楷转了几圈，冷冷说道：“赵元楷，你知罪吗？” 赵元楷抬起头来，感觉气氛不对，遂颤颤然说道：“臣听说皇上欲幸本州，这几日天天在城门迎候，许是礼仪简慢，望皇上治罪。” 李世民举起马鞭欲抽他一下，转念一想他现在毕竟是朝廷的命官，这样当面殴之，毕竟不妥，遂将马鞭放下，以手数之曰：“赵元楷，听说你因献异味而迁江都郡丞，今日你欲拿献媚隋炀帝的法儿来取悦于朕，此罪一也；如今天下困顿，你既出官物雕饰，又扰老者于此，亦是隋炀帝之风，此罪二也；朕此次出行并未知事诸州，你擅自出迎，即为抗旨，此罪三也。” 赵元楷直到此时，方知自己的此番作为实在不智，本想拍马屁，却拍在马脚上。他忙不迭地叩头，说道：“臣知罪，臣知罪。臣听京中来人说起，皇上近日欲东巡。心想陕州是皇上必经之地，就备下了这些虚礼，还派人通知了洛阳都督张亮。” 这句话更使李世民恼怒：“该死，谁让你通知张亮？”如此一来，则此行想微服出巡，显见是不可能了。李世民接着斥道：“赵元楷，你速速将城门前的东西收起，然后回府候旨。” 赵元楷又叩头不已，然后连滚带爬跑回城门。很快，那里的锣鼓声停息，席地而跪的老者也起身返回城内。 李世民余怒未息，骂道：“简直是一场闹剧。温卿，你即刻拟旨，将赵元楷之罪布告天下并黜免其官职。让天下刺史以赵元楷为戒，不得虚弄花头之事。” 温彦博答应后立刻拟旨，然后送李世民过目。那边，送达快马早已待命，可立即奔赴长安。 李世民又思索了一下，嘱咐杜如晦道：“如晦，我们此次出行，仅有限人知道我们的行程，赵元楷为何这么快就得知了这个消息？你回京后，让御史台好好查查此事，看到底是谁走漏了消息。禁中之语需对外明发的，可以用诏敕形式使天下知闻，不能用快嘴传出，这样很不利。” 魏征奏道：“陛下，赵元楷此举委实龌龊，然治其罪时须按律来办，不能过度。又如漏泄禁中之语之人，只要其是无心之罪，也望陛下宽宥才是。若因为陛下雷霆一怒，竟招致株连众人，亦为不智。” 李世民点点头，说道：“朕自然有分寸，你尽可放心。” 皇帝来到陕州的消息还是传了出去，就见城墙上和门外的空地上渐渐聚满了人，他们探头探脑远远围观，意欲一睹皇上的威仪。李世民叹了一口气，骂道：“都是这个混蛋刺史坏了朕的好事。走吧，想张亮定在陕州之东迎候我们。本想清清爽爽，到头来还是要前呼后拥。” 李世民从昨天晚上开始，因在风陵渡听了老者之言，心情一直不错。不料到了这里，诸般好心情被一举破坏。他一转念就想返回京城，又想此行的目的地邓州还没有去，不能因此半途而废。遂上马一挥马鞭，带领众人冲过陕州城向东疾驰而去。