Chapter 65 The matter of the draft at the age of marriage
Chang'an, Changle Hall of the Imperial Palace.
"Son, our family is rich." The emperor hugged his seventh son, Chengxuan, and hummed to his son as he walked away.
Woolen sweaters, woolen trousers, and even woolen underwear are sold well in all major tribes in the grassland, and the cattle, sheep, and horses exchanged for them are being sent to Chang'an in an endless stream.
When spring comes next year, he can temporarily lend these cattle and sheep to people who have no income due to disasters to cultivate their land.
You can farm, harvest people's hearts, and make a lot of money.
When more and more big factories are built in the future, he will only earn more and more. Maybe in a few years, ordinary people will be able to have a bite of beef and mutton during the holidays.
Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Empress Yang said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report to your Majesty."
"What's up?"
"That child Yongning is of marriageable age."
Li Zhiyun reacted, "You mean Shun Niang?"
"Yes." Empress Yang said with a smile: "Some time ago, sister Wei and my concubine mentioned this matter. I wonder if your majesty has any ideas?"
"How old is Shun Niang this year?" Li Zhiyun was a little confused. In his impression, this fake daughter didn't seem to be very old.
Queen Yang said: "I am already thirteen."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun said nothing.
This was the case in ancient times. Women could get married at the age of twelve or thirteen. Not to mention, the second sister-in-law married the second brother at the age of thirteen, and Li Lizhi also married at the age of twelve.
Stopping, Li Zhiyun looked at the queen.
"Does the noble concubine have a son-in-law she likes?"
Empress Yang said softly: "Sister Wei thinks that my nephew Wei Cheng is quite acceptable, so she plans to get engaged first, and then get married in two years."
"Who is this Wei Cheng?" Li Zhiyun asked.
Jingzhao Webster has a big family and many big people, so of course he can't remember everyone.
Queen Yang said: "I heard from Sister Wei that he seems to be the son of Duke Xun Guo's elder brother."
After saying this, Li Zhiyun knew. Wei Siqi's eldest brother, Wei Siyan's son.
It seemed that he had seen it before and had some impression of it.
"If my daughter wants to marry, she must marry a talented person from the country. Besides, the princess is still young. We will discuss this matter in two years."
Hearing this, Queen Yang didn't think there was anything strange. No one inside or outside the court knew that the emperor loved his daughter more than his son.
However, she did not expect that the fake daughter of Princess Yongning would be so loved by the emperor.
"I understand."
As if he was afraid that the queen would think too much, Li Zhiyun explained: "As a woman, you should know the dangers of marrying young."
"Yes, I will make it clear to Sister Wei."
Li Zhiyun hummed.
He secretly thought, if Yongning gets married at such a young age, wouldn't his precious daughter Jinyang have to do the same?
How can this be done? Marrying a man at the age of twelve or thirteen is not harmful to the daughter. After all, you have to be fifteen or sixteen to do it.
Of course, you can't wait until you are twenty. Otherwise, you will be the "leftover fighter" of the Tang Dynasty. Although the emperor's daughter has no worries about getting married, she can't break the rules too much.
Immediately afterwards, Empress Yang said again: "Your Majesty, the matter of the draft cannot be delayed any longer. The Queen Mother also hopes that your Majesty will draft women as soon as possible to enrich the harem."
This problem has not been solved since Li Zhiyun ascended the throne. Although the emperor's heirs are prosperous, there are too few concubines in the harem, and the ministers also feel that it is inappropriate.
Under normal circumstances, concubines in double digits are considered in compliance with the rules. Now Li Zhiyun's harem only has concubines in single digits, which is obviously unreasonable.
It’s not that he is a dedicated person, in fact he is also greedy for flowers. However, if his interest is turned into a task, it will be a bit boring.
Of course, it's not resistance.
After all, to a certain extent, men are exclusive and always like young and beautiful girls.
It seems good for a young woman and a mature woman to stay together for a long time and change things up occasionally.
"Wait a little longer." Li Zhiyun said, "Let's wait for the disaster to pass in two years."
"No." Empress Yang refused and said: "I know that Your Majesty cares about the people and wants to set an example. We will consider this after the disaster is eliminated. However, if Your Majesty refuses the draft again and again, I am afraid that the courtiers will comment. Moreover, the Queen Mother
Over there, it’s not easy to explain to my concubines.”
Li Zhiyun raised his eyebrows, seeming to have some understanding in his heart.
The courtiers hoped that his draft selection was true, but it might also contain the thoughts of some people. He didn't have to guess. Some ministers must be like the Queen Mother, hoping to use the draft girls to enrich the harem and make themselves forget about their second sister-in-law.
That’s for sure!
If he said that he did not have many heirs, then the court officials and the Queen Mother wanted him to have more concubines to add heirs to the royal family, which would make sense.
However, he now has six or seven sons, and the queen and concubines are young. It's not that they can't continue to have children. There is no need to draft during this time of continuous disasters.
Li Zhiyun was silent, seeming to be thinking about something.
Seeing this, Queen Yang said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. In this draft, the courtiers will try not to disturb the people, and the number of showwomen will be limited to a dozen. In this way, there will be no need for extravagance. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
After thinking for a while, Li Zhiyun nodded.
"Okay, I'm sure."
Empress Yang smiled and nodded, "I obey your decree."
As long as the emperor accepts the draft, she doesn't expect the emperor to give up Princess Qin now. She just wants the emperor to consider the impact and visit the Prince of Qin's palace less.
Everyone inside and outside Chang'an doesn't know that Princess Qin is extremely favored by the emperor. If she were a concubine in the harem, this statement would make no sense. But the problem is that Princess Qin is the emperor's sister-in-law.
Do you still need this royal dignity?
Shouan Hall.
"The emperor agrees?"
"Yes, my daughter-in-law has received His Majesty's approval."
Empress Dowager Wan said with satisfaction: "That's good, that's good. There are some things that the emperor does not do properly, so you have to think more about him. The emperor is young and does things regardless of the consequences, but you have to keep an eye on him and advise him from time to time.
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This time, things are getting bigger and bigger, and you haven’t done anything. Is it possible that you really want the emperor to accept Princess Qin?"
"Of course my daughter-in-law doesn't want to do it." Empress Yang said with a bitter face, "But mother, you also know your Majesty's temper. If your daughter-in-law tries to persuade you too much, I'm afraid things will go against your wishes."
Hearing this, Empress Dowager Wan sighed: "Oh, this child of the Ai family is obedient and filial, but sometimes he has a bit of a straight temper. In the past, it was nothing. But now that he is the emperor, he must take into account every aspect of his affairs.
He is focused on government affairs, and when it comes to private matters, it is inevitable that he will not be able to do enough and not think thoroughly enough. At this time, as the queen, you should think more about him and deal with the aftermath for him, so as not to cause a joke. "
"Yes, my daughter-in-law will keep it in mind."
Empress Dowager Wan nodded and immediately asked: "For this draft, the Ai family feels that given the emperor's temperament, he definitely doesn't want everyone to know about it. In addition, the people are suffering from disasters, so everything should be done simply.
By the way, do you have anyone in mind?"
Empress Yang said: "The imperial court has distinguished civil and military officials, and the information about the ladies to be married at home has been sorted out by my daughter-in-law, who is about to show it to her mother."
As she said this, she handed over a document.
Queen Mother Wan was very satisfied with the Queen's thoughtfulness in her work. She praised her a few words and took the document to review.
After a moment, she frowned and said, "Daughters of the Dou family are not allowed to enter the palace."
Queen Yang was stunned and didn't dare to ask why, she just agreed softly.
In the eyes of Empress Dowager Wan, no woman named Dou is simple.
"Besides, Dugu's daughter, well, don't choose to enter the palace this time." Empress Dowager Wan could not forget what a jealous woman the former Empress Dugu of the Sui Dynasty was. If the emperor accepted the Dugu's daughter, would the harem still be peaceful?