Although he has always been unconvinced that Changsun Wuji escaped because of Princess Qin, under the stern warning of his eldest brother, he is not a fool.
It is better to stay out of the emperor's private affairs.
Regarding the matter of Xu Jingzong and Changsun Wuji, as Changsun Wuji quietly left Chang'an, it was over.
As time approaches the end of the year, this matter finally subsides.
Li Zhiyun also recovered his mind from this matter and once again immersed himself in handling government affairs. In the fourth year of Zhenguan, the people of the Tang Dynasty lived much more comfortably than in the previous two years, and because the natural disasters were gradually disappearing, the court also breathed a sigh of relief.
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Although the imperial treasury this year does not have much money in grain accumulation, compared with the previous two years when a lot of money was spent on grain relief, it is much better.
The grassland was completely subdued, and the Tang Dynasty also began to suck blood from the grassland crazily. A large number of livestock were purchased by Tang merchants with cheap woolen clothes or special products of the Tang Dynasty.
Without the pressure on the grassland, the border defense in the north has also been greatly reduced, which has reduced the expenditure of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Generally speaking, this year is a prosperous year. I don’t say how good it is, but it is not as bad as the previous two years.
According to Li Zhiyun's estimation, in another year or two, Datang's national strength should be able to return to normal levels.
What he has to do now is very simple, that is, rest with the people and try not to disturb the people's lives and production.
As long as the people are given a normal farming environment, everything will gradually get better.
Changle Hall.
As the end of the year approaches, Empress Yang becomes even more busy, busy purchasing expenses for the palace and dealing with affairs in the harem.
The emperor was lying on the couch, holding his belly with his hands from time to time, as if he was lying flat. Empress Yang felt distressed and couldn't bear to see the emperor so tired.
"If your Majesty has nothing to do, why don't you help me?" She said with some resentment.
Li Zhiyun shook his head, "Good madam, please let me rest."
Hearing this, Queen Yang couldn't help but smile, but she didn't continue to force him to help her. She also knew that her husband was exhausted from handling government affairs.
Li Zhiyun stared blankly at the dome. After a while, he suddenly said: "Yang Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is begging for bones from me. Do you want me to agree?"
"Grandfather?" Queen Yang asked.
"Um."
Empress Yang didn't even think about it, and said directly: "My grandfather is indeed not too young, and it is not appropriate to continue to be the minister. I also feel sorry for him that he is still working hard at his age. If possible, I hope he can let go."
These, go back and cultivate."
"do you agree?"
"I feel that my grandfather is too old to remain in the position of minister. If the affairs of the Ministry of Industry cannot be handled due to mental weakness, wouldn't it be causing trouble to His Majesty?
Moreover, I heard some rumors about the court some time ago. If my grandfather begs for his body and leaves at this time, I can stop this undercurrent."
The so-called rumors are that Yang Gongren and Yang Shigui are in the same center, which is very inappropriate.
Li Zhiyun chuckled, "My wife is very virtuous."
Empress Yang smiled slightly, gave him a charming look, and continued to deal with affairs, as if what she just said was a very small thing and not worth taking to heart.
Putting Yang Shigui in the position of Minister of Industry was just a transition, or it could be said that Li Zhiyun did not have time to find a suitable candidate for the time being.
Yang Shigui is indeed quite old, and it is time for him to enjoy his old age.
However, who should be appointed as Minister of Industry?
Due to the emergence of the Industrial Supervision Bureau, the Ministry of Industry no longer develops new war weapons or other equipment, but focuses on building cement roads, building bridges, repairing palaces, and doing some infrastructure work.
However, this is still a very important position. How can it be unimportant as one of the six ministerial books.
After thinking about it, he really didn't have any particularly good candidates at the moment.
Yuwen Rutong is now the leader of the R&D team. He is basically immersed in developing the various drawings given to him by Li Zhiyun, and has no intention of getting involved in government affairs.
As for the other people, there are a lot of things involved, and you can't just decide who will take the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry at a glance.
Soon after, Yang Shigui resigned at the last court meeting in the fourth year of Zhenguan. The emperor repeatedly asked to stay, but Yang Shigui repeatedly refused. So the emperor agreed, and named Yang Shigui the Duke of Long Guo, and rewarded him with gold, silver, silk and satin.
At the same time, Du Chuke was appointed as the governor of Dengzhou.
The vacancy of the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry caused the thoughts of the imperial ministers to surge again. Even though this was the Ministry of Industry that did not rank prominently among the six departments, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry was still very attractive.
Because since Emperor Zhenguan ascended the throne, all those who have been promoted to prime minister have more or less experience in serving in the six ministries.
Zhuque Street.
"Hot soup sticks! Smooth and tender hot soup sticks."
"Fresh fish soup, take a sip to warm your body and heart."
"Take a look, take a look, the water mill hand cakes..."
Vendors push carts and sell on the street.
In the past, the imperial court did not allow vendors to set up stalls on Zhuque Street, but later Li Zhiyun decided to allow vendors to sell on Zhuque Street during the ten days of the New Year, which would add a bit of New Year atmosphere to Chang'an.
"Two portions of fresh fish soup."
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."
Two officials stopped at the roadside, stopped the vendor, and ordered two portions of fresh fish soup.
The two of them wrapped themselves tightly in their cloaks, each holding fresh fish soup, and stood on the roadside, drinking the soup and talking at the same time.
"Brother Wei, who do you think can win the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry this time?" Wang Gui took a sip of the fish soup and said to himself that it was so delicious.
"What, Brother Wang is interested?" Wei Ting held a tea bowl in both hands to warm his hands. His eyes fell on the hawker's coal stove, and he thought that His Majesty the Emperor is really powerful. The briquettes he took out were actually more for the hawkers in Chang'an.
A way to make money.
Wang Gui asked without hesitation: "You haven't thought about it?"
"I've thought about it," Wei Ting admitted. He took a sip of fresh fish soup and felt extremely comfortable in the cold wind.
Then he said: "But if you know our identities, His Majesty will use us or two."
As Li Jiancheng's old ministers, although the emperor reused them and did not discriminate against them, in fact their "past" still existed, and they were always a little embarrassed.
Wang Gui shook his head and said: "Otherwise, Fang Xuanling was the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and he was once a confidant of the King of Qin."
"This is different." Wei Ting said.
They originally rebelled with Li Jiancheng and were suppressed by His Majesty, but Fang Xuanling didn't matter, after all, the King of Qin who died long ago did not rebel.
Wang Gui drank the hot fish soup, took out six copper coins, and handed them to the vendor along with the empty bowl.
"Since you have concerns, we don't have to talk anymore."
With that said, he turned and left.
Seeing this, Wei Ting shook his head, drank up the fish soup, handed the bowl to the vendor, and chased Wang Gui away.
"Brother Wang, wait a minute." Wei Ting caught up with him, the two of them were shoulder to shoulder, and said, "It's not that I have concerns, but I think our chances are slim."
"You have to try, otherwise, how long will you and I have to waste time?" Wang Gui said: "Look at Du Ruhui, now it's all Shangshu Zuopujie. If we don't work hard, we will have to rely on others for the rest of our lives."
Du Ruhui?
When this was mentioned, Wei Ting was also silent for a while. As the emperor's late minister, judging from the trust Du Ruhui received and his own age, this person would have to stay in the position of chief official of Shangshu Province for at least ten years.