Chapter 312 Chang'an
The city of Chang'an became more and more prosperous. Rivers flowed around the mountains and then converged outside Chang'an. In addition to the Wei River, there were other tributaries, like jade belts. These rivers irrigated this beautiful plain, and millions of people in Guanzhong cultivated in turn.
"Eight rivers surround Chang'an, the foundation of the eternal emperor!"
Luo Xin sighed, looking at the scene in front of him, feeling very comfortable. His temples were slightly graying, and the skin on his face was slightly sagging, but his temperament was still so upright, his back was always straight, the wind blew through his robe, and it even looked a little old.
It is indeed quite old. This official uniform was given by Empress Lü Zhi back then. He was a nostalgic person, and he was still the prime minister after so many years, so he did not change it.
"Your Majesty, this land is the Han Dynasty, the eternal foundation of the Chinese nation.
As long as these rivers remain, as long as the Guanzhong plain remains, this place can support millions of subjects. With these millions of people, the Xia Dynasty can prosper forever.
The lush green forests on the high mountains must be protected, and the rivers surrounding Chang'an must be dredged in a timely manner. When I return, I will promulgate the Forest Law, and I hope that future emperors will abide by it."
Liu Heng was by his side. Compared to when he had just ascended the throne two years ago, he had grown a little taller, but still looked like a child. He nodded when he heard this.
Then he looked at the farmland in the distance, his face full of curiosity, and asked, "Uncle, what are you doing here with Heng'er? Are you going to farm? You said that the ancient sage kings would farm themselves, and the world is based on agriculture."
Luo Xin smiled, squatted down, pointed at the farmer in the distance, then pointed at the lush green mountains in the distance and said, "Your Majesty, you are still too young to stand it. When you grow up, I will bring you here.
You said you want to be a benevolent emperor, so you should take a good look at these.
Look at that farmer. He works hard every day, pays taxes to the Han, and then uses the remaining food to feed his family. If he has some left over, he can take it to the market to sell for some money, and then exchange it for some things to take home.
In the Han Dynasty, there were tens of thousands of such farmers. It was because of these people that you could live in luxurious palaces, wear silk and satin, and sit securely on the throne of the Han emperor.
Is there a palace in this world that is solid despite its unstable foundation?
Are there any towering trees in this world that have rotten roots but can still stand tall in the wind and rain?
Is there any tyranny in this world that cannot be overthrown even though the people do not support it?
Don't let these people die.
The cost of three meals a day for the emperor, nobles, officials, and powerful people might be their monthly wealth.
If they are safe, your throne will be safe. If they cannot survive, the Han Dynasty will become like the Qin Dynasty, with wars everywhere and people rising up in rebellion, just like the royal family of the Qin Dynasty who will be killed without a burial place.
This is the way the world is!
Changing the world is what the sages taught us.
My family has been working tirelessly to improve farm tools, constantly cultivating better seeds, and looking for ways to make the land more fertile, but there has been no qualitative change yet.
If you are gifted, let these people live well, give them hope, and let them understand that nothing in this world is destined.
Recommendation and selection should not only be done from among clan relatives and nobles, there are also capable and virtuous officials among the common people and they should not be underestimated.
This is what I expect of you.”
Luo Xin had high expectations for Liu Heng, because after two years of contact, he found that Liu Heng was a very smart child, and his talent was far superior to that of Liu Ying.
Liu Heng's little head felt a little dizzy, Luo Xin smiled helplessly, "When you grow up a little more, I will bring you here again."
All the children of the Luo family will learn how to farm, and Luo Xin wants Liu Heng to learn as well. Only by empathy can a person be changed from the heart.
Even though Luo Xin did not expect Liu Heng to be so young, he remembered everything he said in his heart. After the group got on the carriage, Liu Heng took one last look at the farmer who was working diligently.
A seed was planted in his heart at this moment.
The huge convoy left here, the wind blew again, and the shadows of farmers were everywhere in the farmlands.
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In the golden autumn season, the sky is high and the air is crisp, with no clouds in sight. A few breezes blow by, bringing bursts of freshness, especially inside the imperial palace. The palace walls are extremely high and continuous, and the sun and moon cannot be seen except at noon or at midnight.
The city of Chang'an was built under the supervision of Luo Yi, and this huge palace complex was also built by Luo Yi. Adhering to the idea that only magnificence can demonstrate the power of the emperor, Luo Yi left a lot of blank spaces.
As the country gradually recovered over the years, and in order to weaken the powerful people in Shandong, these people were often asked to contribute money and effort to build palaces.
It can be regarded as a system for reaping the power and wealth that is coordinated with the mausoleum town system.
However, after the death of Empress Lü, Liu Ying stopped the construction and maintenance of these palaces because he believed that it was a waste of national strength. Even if it was the power of the powerful, as long as it was directed to the right place, it could contribute to the Han Dynasty.
Luo Xin did not comment on this idea. No policy is always right and it is always necessary to try it.
When Liu Bang was alive, Luo Yi was a frequent visitor to the palace, but with Lu Zhi becoming regent, Luo Xin was the only foreign official who frequently came and went.
Especially before Liu Ying got married, he could enter and leave Changle Palace and Weiyang Palace freely.
It has been more than twenty years now.
Luo Xin is more familiar with this place than Emperor Liu Heng and Empress Dowager Zhang Yan.
Teams of palace maids and eunuchs came and went quietly. As the construction of the Chang'an Palace took longer and longer, the palace gradually became tainted with foul air.
Especially since the owner of this palace was a child, the real master of the Han Empire, the regent prime minister, could not live in the harem, so many sinister things began to grow in secret.
Weiyang Palace.
This place used to be the political center of the world during the time of Empress Dowager Lu, but Zhang Yan certainly does not have such power now. Luo Xin, who works in Changle Palace, is the most powerful person in the world.
However, since the emperor did not live in Changle Palace but in Weiyang Palace, the Weiyang Palace was a magnificent sight compared to the cold and lonely Changle Palace.
Even though the Han court and the imperial palace practiced strict frugality, the Han Dynasty believed in governing the world with filial piety, so no matter how frugal they were, they would not let the empress dowager live in poverty.
Therefore, the Empress Dowager's bedroom was always lit by colorful candles, and the light in the palace was extremely bright, without the feeling of darkness that you would find in an ordinary palace.
The palace maids moved in and out of the palace frequently like butterflies flying among flowers, but without making any sound. Although their thin clothes were loose, they only swayed slightly. Even when they walked towards them, one could not feel even the slightest breeze between their sleeves.
Zhang Yan was dressing in front of the mirror with the help of palace maids. She looked at her delicate face in the mirror and sighed slightly. She was at the prime of her life, but she was trapped in the palace every day.
Seeing this, the maidservant said softly, "Empress Dowager, the Marquis' Mansion sent a letter yesterday saying that it was not urgent and asked me to pass it to you this morning."
The prince was naturally Zhang Buyi, Marquis of Liu. Although Zhang Yan did not get the power of regent, the Zhang family was not as powerful as the Lu family.
However, as the in-laws of the current emperor, the Zhang family still has an extraordinary status. They have become the most powerful and meritorious officials among the founding heroes, outside of the Luo family.
After all, the current situation in the world is very clear. The prime minister is powerful, but his age is there after all. Luo Xin's children are still young and it is impossible for them to take over the position of prime minister.
The rest of the Luo family's descendants are all in Zhaocheng, including the descendants of Marquis Ying. They have basically never been to Chang'an, and it is still unknown whether they will enter officialdom.
Although His Majesty in the palace is still young, as the saying goes: a child's future can be seen at the age of three, and his old age can be seen at the age of seven. Judging from the current situation, His Majesty is a benevolent monarch like Emperor Xiaohui.
Even if the prime minister passed away, Zhang would still hold the power.
This is what many people think, and even Luo Xin thinks there is nothing wrong with this idea. However, based on historical experience, those who think this way usually end up failing.
In the past, the Zhang family was the top noble family in Korea. In terms of status alone, they were more noble than the Lu family, which was only a branch of the royal family of Qi State. In today's Han Dynasty, they were second only to the Luo family.
But apart from the Luo family, family heritage has never had anything to do with bloodline. There are countless descendants of the Bang Zhou nobles in this world, and their real heritage has always been knowledge, family style, book collections, etc., but all these things of the Zhang family have been destroyed.
Apart from the five generations of prime ministers of Han who can be used for showing off, the Zhang family is no different from other Chehou families.
A palace servant quietly came in with a message, "Queen Dowager, the Grand Prime Minister has arrived at Changle Palace and sent someone to take Your Majesty there for the class."
Zhang Yan said, "Send brother's letter here, and send Heng'er to the Grand Chancellor to be with him. Don't delay Heng'er."
Luo Xin was sitting in a room in Changle Palace that was specially used for office work, quietly handling government affairs. "Grand Prime Minister, His Majesty has arrived."
Luo Xinyan put down the work in his hands and turned to enter another side hall, where Liu Heng was sitting quietly.
His little face is very childish. He inherited the advantages of his parents. He has a handsome appearance, red lips, white teeth, and bright eyes. Even if he was born in an ordinary family, he would be a likable child.
A smile appeared in Luo Xin's eyes. Perhaps every teacher likes smart and clever students.
What does a regent who doesn't want to rebel need to do?
Many people think that being in charge of state affairs is enough, but this is actually too biased.
No matter whether the regent wants to keep his power going after his death or preserve his reputation after his death, the most crucial thing lies in the relationship between him and the emperor.
Ji Zhao, Luo Su and Luo Cheng all attach great importance to this point. The image of a strict father is absolutely unacceptable. Men are naturally repelled by other men. If a strict image is added to this, they will definitely develop a rebellious mentality and regard it as a threat.
In particular, the regent is completely different from an ordinary imperial tutor. The regent can really threaten the emperor, so what the emperor feels is not for his good, but the sharpness of a sword.
When teaching the emperor, we must pay attention to the methods and approaches.
Thinking about this, Luo Xin walked into the hall, and Liu Heng said crisply, "Uncle, how are you?"
(End of this chapter)
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