In December of the second year of Yuanzhen of the Tang Dynasty, the weather in Chang'an became even colder, but it gradually became lively.
Just over a year has passed, and people seem to have forgotten the panic when the army besieged the city. It must be said that people in troubled times have extremely strong endurance.
Of course, if the person who entered Chang'an was a tyrant, that would be a different matter.
In fact, since Li Po took control of Kansai, the political situation has become more and more stable, attracting the Kansai clans to rush to join him, and order has been restored very quickly.
In addition to the bloodshed during the battle between the two armies, Li Po's political strategy of tolerance was already revealed the moment he entered Chang'an.
After the new emperor ascended the throne, he has been working hard to restore production, appease the people, organize household registration, distribute land, reform the tax system and other matters. He did not pursue large-scale political liquidation, nor did he increase taxes and fees because of the endless wars outside.
As a result, the hearts of the officials and the people gradually became attached to him, and fewer and fewer people mentioned Li Yuan. When talking about the new emperor, their words became more and more cautious.
The successive military victories also played a role in fueling the flames and covering up the shortcomings and shortcomings of the new dynasty.
As the signs of unification of the world become more and more obvious, the political foundation of the new dynasty becomes more and more solid.
For example, last year, two auspicious signs were presented in the local area, which made Li Po smile. This winter, there are more auspicious signs, and all kinds of strange phenomena are spread among the people of Chang'an.
The most widely disseminated and the most believed by people at the time was the theory of gods and men entering dreams. The initiator was the emperor himself. With the strong endorsement of the government, after almost a year of accumulation, the authenticity of this story was finally confirmed and it gained popular support among the people.
Word of mouth.
It spread outward from big cities like Chang'an and Jinyang, and eventually became known to everyone, and the theory of imperial power being granted by heaven was once again confirmed.
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In December, with the New Year approaching, various government offices in Chang'an began to prepare for the closure of government offices.
Having just experienced merit rewards, most of the noble families have gained a lot, adding a bit of joy. However, there are not a few families with children serving in the army, and their joy is mixed with some worries.
The army is constantly fighting, and the nobles are all made of flesh and blood. Their survival rate is very high, but many people have died on the battlefield over the years.
As a result, more and more people prayed to gods and worshiped Buddha. As the New Year approached, the incense in temples inside and outside Chang'an would be much stronger than usual.
Of course, the imperial court was not idle on this matter. At the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, the Ministry of Rites presided over it, and the emperor personally paid homage to the spirits of the fallen soldiers in the eastern suburbs.
Afterwards, the emperor issued an edict to find a place on Longshou Plain to build a cemetery, which was almost like what he had done in Taiyuan and Mayi, recording the achievements of the soldiers who died in battle to encourage people to serve the country.
During this year, more and more aristocratic children chose to join the army. The contribution to the founding of the country lies in it. Whether it is the families of Guanxi, the sects of Jin, or even the nobles in Shu, people with a long-term vision have spotted the opportunity.
, wanting to take a share in the war to pacify the world.
Overall, the situation is excellent.
The external manifestation is that as long as you are in Chang'an City at the end of this year, you can clearly feel the prosperous and energetic atmosphere.
The most specific manifestation is similar to that in Jinyang. When the government is closed, the fireworks in Chang'an become more prosperous. The sound of silk and bamboo, singing and laughter, and the aroma of wine and meat not only show the prosperity and stability of Chang'an City,
And spread the unique culture...
Especially when people from the Liang Kingdom came to the capital, some of them were cultural celebrities in the Jiangyou area. If time goes by, the cultures of the north and the south will eventually collide in the flower streets and willow lanes of Chang'an, and any kind of stories may be left behind.
The lives of the common people are not as colorful as those of the nobles. What they need is stable food prices and a stable but hopeful life.
These things may seem ordinary, but they are extremely rare in troubled times. Take the price of food for example. It seems that it is still far away to return to the level it was in the early days of Daye.
Moreover, as the war progressed, food prices fluctuated greatly. Even though Chang'an's warehouses were filled with food shipped from Shu, people's worries still could not be eliminated.
The final result is that food prices fluctuate high and low...
Fortunately, the government and the military are very stable, and the nobles are much better informed than the common people, so they do not want to hoard food, otherwise it will definitely cause some panic.
The closer we get to the New Year's Eve, the price of food will rise. Therefore, people are better off this New Year's Eve than last year, but not much better. There is still a long way to go before the lights and colorful decorations are put on and the whole city is rejoicing.
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"There are a lot more people than last year."
In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Po muttered.
He was executing prisoners, and with one stroke he could save a life.
This should be a rule established in the pre-Sui Dynasty. The emperor's signature is required to execute prisoners, to show that they value human life, or to reflect the importance of imperial power, the emperor's kindness, or something like that.
Since ancient times, the conventions of rewards in spring and summer and punishments in autumn and winter have been implemented. However, after the chaos in the world, human life has become more and more worthless. There is no need to follow any conventions. If you don't like it, just kill it with a knife. What else can you do?
Official article?
Li Po always has year-end rewards and punishments here, and this is also the second time he has executed prisoners.
It was also winter last year, but there was a general amnesty after he ascended the throne, and because everything was unstable, the number of people sent to him for execution was only a few dozen.
This year is different. From the beginning to the end of the year, a lot of people have gathered, and in troubled times, some people who may not have to die are also on the list.
Moreover, some of them have been killed. The report is that they will kill you first and then report it. However, there is no need to blame the ministers. Even if most of them were killed, they had their own way of death. In order to shock the place, the minister chose
Kill first and retaliate later.
There are a lot of people this year, more than 1,200 people. This is definitely impossible in peacetime, unless the emperor builds a prison, and it is more likely that someone gathers a crowd to rebel.
It's different now. If you go up the mountain to be a bandit leader, you may die if you are caught. The court is extremely eager to seek governance, and any behavior that disturbs local security will be severely punished.
In fact, the number of people who died last year was no less than this year, but Shuzhong had not yet settled down, and most of the people killed by the generals and guards were treated as bandits.
Li Po took a brief look, checked the first few people according to the rules, and then put down his pen. Others would do the rest, so he didn't need to worry.
It's just that the Ministry of Punishment is a thief. They actually put Gao Shen in third place. Do you want to get away with it?