For Jiang Tian's predecessor, Luo Luo, this unique student, was undoubtedly the softest part in his heart. She was once like his sister who fell out of thin air, and like the daughter he raised for nothing, which made people feel full of heart.
The presence of pampering and tenderness.
At the beginning, it was also because she was soaked in every bit of her innocence, liveliness and cuteness, like a clear spring that always washed away the dusty soul; at that time, Jiang Tian's predecessor, who was somewhat self-deprecating and full of the darkest heart; bit by bit from the past.
Slowly walked out of the shadows.
Of course, she is now one of the few bonds that Jiang Tian has in this world. So the moment they met again, he was only filled with joy and warmth. He hugged her like a tree bag.
Like a bear, if you hang it on your body, you won't let the girl go, just like you are walking away from home.
"Sir... miss you... really want to... dream... Luo'er... really..."
Although Luoluo's aphasia has not recovered from the sudden change on the night of Shangyuan, she can already take the initiative to speak some simple words and incoherent short sentences in front of Jiang Tian. Jiang Tian can only follow her wishes.
, comforted and responded with a smile:
"I know that Luo'er is the most obedient and well-behaved child I have ever seen;"
"I miss Luo'er too, but it's really not safe outside."
"So, I can only find a way to deal with those evil people."
"It would be great now. We can see each other anytime and anywhere."
"To be honest, I also miss Luo'er, and Luo'er's wife's dog."
"This is the embroidered cat in the letter." Jiang Tian took the cat from Shunqing and stuffed it into her hand. He immediately saw that she couldn't put it down, and her eyes turned into crescents with laughter. As expected, no one can refuse a cat.
The lethality of cute cats, especially a soft and fluffy one.
"Da Luoluo, do you want to go crazy? How about taking a hot bath with ginger slices and orange peel in the pot."
Then Jiang Tian picked it up, and the one ran in with her, then lingered hesitantly at her feet, humming and biting the leg of his trousers. It was a long-haired tadpole with big ears like a butterfly. With just one look, it
He hummed and moved his legs, revealing his furry belly in a flattering manner.
I remember back then, this little dog seemed to look down on others. As soon as they met in the back garden, it silently chased Jiang Tian's predecessor, biting and pulling at his feet. Then, he was almost cooked by his impatient predecessor.
Finally, Luoluo happened to come over, and then we actually gave it a bath together.
After a while, Jiang Tian looked at the lovely figure among the flowers, accompanied by the barking of cats and dogs, emitting tinny laughter like silver bells. Only then did Jiang Tian turn his head, face the old family members of the Liang family who had come with him, and spoke softly.
: "Tell me, what are the instructions and explanations for Ambassador Liang?"
"Sure enough, I can't hide it from Jiang Sheng, but it's a bit hard to tell." The old man smiled bitterly and helplessly and said, "Actually, my master intends to ask my daughter to come here for advice from time to time. I'm sure I won't want to do it again in the future.
I’ll leave it to you for a while.”
"But what happened to Ambassador Liang, or is there any inconvenience at home?" Jiang Tian suddenly came to his senses after hearing this: "No matter what, Luo Luo is my only student, and I will definitely not sit idly by.
"But can you tell me the reason?"
"It doesn't matter, Jiang Sheng is Luo'er's husband and the benefactor of the family, so there is no need to be so outspoken." The old man sighed: "My master has to go far away to attend to matters. However, Luo'er is in this situation again now. Everyday
The only person here who is willing to get close to and miss me is Jiang Sheng..."
"I understand," Jiang Tian nodded and confirmed: "In that case, it doesn't matter if you come and go from time to time. Everything will be treated as if it were your own home. I will naturally explain it to her."
However, the next moment, he suddenly saw the progress of the mission emerging in his field of vision; he couldn't help but feel moved, and asked again: "What kind of official business does Ambassador Liang have this time? How long will it take to go? Is it convenient for you to tell me?"
"I heard that it was the money collected by the Anxi Protectorate on behalf of the government. There was something wrong on the tribute road a few days ago," the martial arts warrior from the old family member thought: "The local military prefecture has already intervened in the investigation, and it was only the newcomers who made major discoveries, so
My master was also ordered to go to the scene to witness something."
"Meaning money?" Hearing this word, Jiang Tian couldn't help but think of a series of causes and consequences. This was when Liang Gong was still alive and assisting the emperor to subdue the princes all over the world.
》Another product of the New Deal.
Referring to the story of the Han Dynasty, it was an important obligation to order the domestic princes and foreign ministers who were entrusted by the Tang Dynasty to regularly offer precious metals on the grounds of offering sacrifices to the cast utensils needed for the ancestral temple. Of course, the "New Rites of Zhou" implemented in the Tang Dynasty
"Part", it needs to be relatively flexible.
According to the princely rank of the prince, the household registration of the vassal and the amount of output, under the name of the vassal court, a relatively precise and complicated calculation method was naturally formed; but after the basic determination, unless it is important,
If something goes wrong, there won't be much change.
Therefore, among the princes, the princes and marquises should be given gold products of the corresponding standard, weight and fineness; while the uncle and zi are of the second level, and silver products of the same specification are offered; while the male and general titles are
It is much more relaxed and allows bronzes of various colors to be used as tributes.
Then, according to the distance and the degree of difficulty in land and sea transportation, it can be divided into three thousand miles (once every two years), five thousand miles (once every five years), nine thousand miles (once every ten years), etc.
The feed is supplied alternately in batches, and a certain degree of loss is allowed.
The specific number of small vassals may be very small, but they must be paid, otherwise they will bear the consequences. Even if there is a famine or war, you can ask for an extension, or reduce or reduce other tributes and taxes, or even apply for relief and support from the suzerain.
, but it must be paid.
Therefore, in order to save trouble and for the sake of cost and efficiency, some small and medium-sized vassal families will entrust this high-quality tribute service to large merchants who are familiar, reliable and powerful to purchase and transport it on their behalf. Specific to a certain region,
The two houses will designate the chief lord (official office) of the feudal lord to be the chief organizer.
Although it seems that it is a waste of manpower and material resources, it is an important link and claim to maintain the principles of sects and vassals between the officials of the Celestial Dynasty and the princes. What's more, these discretionary funds are not offered separately, but
Go on the road with many specialties and local tributes.
Under normal circumstances, along with the special products (national treasury) and local tribute (inner treasury) paid by these princes, there are also a large number of merchant groups from outside the territory and vassal states who spend money to buy the status of retinues and lead caravans and ships;
Therefore, although the tribute journey is tiring, it may not necessarily result in loss of money.
Therefore, after being passed down for many years, this money-distribution system was a disguised way for the Tang Dynasty court to collect precious metals at home and abroad; and it was used to maintain all kinds of Tang Tongbao and treasure coins issued in the past dynasties, and served as the main
The standard basis of currency in circulation.
On the other hand, through the process of princes and vassal states repaying the Central Plains in the name of paying tribute from outside the territory, it greatly opened up the sources of revenue for the court. It also disguised the land tax that once occupied most of the country's revenue, and the tradition has continued for thousands of years.
The household tax has been reduced to the third and secondary position.
So sometimes, the imperial court went too far in order to prevent the low prices of grain in good years from hurting farmers and causing unrest, or to abandon their land and flee to other vassals during famines. Instead, they would regularly purchase large amounts of grain in good years, and even launch all-out efforts to provide relief in times of famine. This was used as a basis.
Contents of performance appraisal of local officials.
As for the second largest part of the country's fiscal revenue today, it comes from the commercial taxes and transportation fees of the Thirty-six Dao of the Tang Dynasty, dozens of large and small governor's offices, and governor's offices; plus the princes and ministers in the world,
Under the rule of the foreign barbarians, all parties levied taxes and shipping money (tariffs) on commercial transactions.
Therefore, just controlling the routine tributes of princes from all directions and nine sides of the world, plus these miscellaneous tax items, accounts for more than half of the world's annual income. Not to mention other various intangible benefits input, the court directly or indirectly
Monopolized tea, wine, salt, iron and other special projects.
It is precisely because of these constant exchanges and blood transfusions from within and outside the world, the continuous naturalization of foreign races from all sides, and the diversion of the local excess population; the Tang Dynasty court in Central China was able to achieve an unexpected level of light corvee and low taxation.
Maintained a prosperous and continuous scenery and dignity.
Therefore, the Jingzhao Liang clan, which has basically retreated behind the scenes now, is known as the "daily pastor of the vassals within the country (the princes) and the landless vassal lord". This is not the product of general talk, but through the Lifanyuan and Zongfanyuan.
The system represents real huge power and interests.
As one of the three sects of the Liang family, the Western Kingdom of Daxia and the Nanhai Gongfang Branch are the strong pillars of the north and south poles in this tributary system with nine borders. By the way, it can be reached.
The Pei family from which he was born is also an important part of this system.
Therefore, there was once a rumor that a drunken emperor joked to the chamberlain who came to persuade him to cherish the dragon body: "Now that the sky is drooping, I can do it with or without me, but the Liang family cannot be without it, and Daxia cannot be without it.
In the South China Sea, if both vassals are present, everything will go smoothly for the princes."
As a buffer between Daxia and the Central Plains, the Anxi Protectorate, in addition to the six towns that have been transformed into counties in Tang Dynasty, also manages Tochar (Northern Afghanistan), Bakhna (Fergana), large and small
There are more than a dozen large and small ministerial states such as Bolu (Kashmir), and dozens of princes west of Congling.
As a symbol of sect-vassal relations and great righteousness, discretionary funds are undoubtedly the top priority in the vassal and vassal tribute system. But something unexpected happened halfway. This is a sign of poor local governance at a small scale, but a serious matter at a larger scale.
It was a political incident. No wonder Ambassador Liang himself had to rush there.
In other words, does he have any ominous premonitions or signs? Or maybe he is not confident enough to escape unscathed, so he has to make some arrangements in advance on his own side?