Chapter 943 Ode to the Heavenly Pivot of the Swastika Kingdom
The display of strength in the military exercises made the vassal states realize the power of the Tang Dynasty at that time, made the people of the Tang Dynasty understand the strength of their own country, and made those with ulterior motives make a decision.
In short, this military exercise was truly a great thing with multiple benefits, and the Tang Dynasty, from top to bottom and inside to outside, showed a thriving state.
The military officers, in particular, were incredibly eager to prove themselves; the young soldiers could no longer suppress their desire to achieve great things.
The military exercise concluded with Emperor Wu awarding prizes to the generals and soldiers, a real promotion in rank and a substantial reward of real money. Who wouldn't be happy?
As Emperor Wu was riding away on his horse, preparing to depart, he was suddenly greeted by tens of thousands of shouts: "Victory! Long live the Sage! Long live the Sage! Long live the Sage!"
Who wouldn't yearn for such a scene?
Li Dalang was also commended in this award ceremony!
Having mastered both literary and martial arts, they were offered to the emperor.
All they wanted was fame and fortune; what glory it would be to have one's wife and children granted official titles and privileges!
Li Dalang is now eager to return to the Li family and share this honor with his family.
The grand occasion of today's military exercise spread like wildfire throughout Chang'an, so when Li San Niang and her companions returned to Chang'an by carriage and lined up to enter the city at Anhua Gate, they could hear everyone around them discussing the event.
"Look on the bright side, we are all people of the Tang Dynasty, so we should just work diligently from now on."
Xing Yu was most supportive of Chang Siyuan's words, and he clapped his hands together and said, "Isn't that right?"
I think the Silk Road will be able to go even further in the future. I wonder what the situation is like in Europe at that time.
Haha, it would be wonderful if my business could expand to that level in the future.
Xing Yu wasn't afraid, naturally because he had always stood on Emperor Wu's side. In addition, he considered himself just a businessman. Even if his business was considered large in Chang'an, it was still far behind those aristocratic families. After all, those families had accumulated wealth over generations, while he was just a self-made man.
But the Ding brothers were terrified!
In Li San Niang's opinion, the Ding brothers were just feeling guilty. If you think about it more broadly, Emperor Wu was the supreme ruler at the time. If he really wanted to kill you strange people, would he have used this tactic of holding a ceremony to intimidate you?
They could just arrange for thugs to secretly kill you all.
Would anyone dare to criticize her?
Therefore, this also shows that Emperor Wu was truly magnanimous. What he meant was, "I don't mind if you have petty thoughts, but you'd better behave yourself now. As long as you behave yourself, I will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, these cannonballs won't be for your benefit."
Upon entering the city, Li Sanniang and Chang Siyuan were both released on Zhuque Street. They bowed to each other and parted ways, each going to their respective government offices.
I still have to go to work, what can I do? I'm just a working-class person.
Li San Niang has been attending palace banquets and going out of the city to climb mountains these past two days, and has indeed accumulated quite a bit of official business.
As soon as she entered the room, Song Fuling greeted her: "Master!"
"Third Sister!"
Chen Yanfu, who was doing the work for Li Sanniang in the house, also called out to Li Sanniang with surprise.
"Third Sister, you're finally back!"
"I've replied to everything I could. It's really hard for me to make a decision, but I've already picked out all the ingredients. She even knows about the Poria cocos."
Chen Yanfu pointed at Song Fuling and walked out, saying as she went, "I have a lot of work to do in my maternity ward. Recently, two women who were pregnant with twins came in, so I have to go back and keep an eye on them."
Third Miss, please wait. I'll call a carriage and go home myself.
Before Li San Niang could even say a word after entering the house, she watched helplessly as Chen Yanfu strode out the door.
Li San Niang shook her head helplessly, turned around and asked Song Fu Ling, "Sister A Fu, what's wrong?"
It's just asking her to cover my shift for two days, why is she so unwilling? It's like there's something biting behind her.
Song Fuling handed a cup of tea to Li Sanniang, who had just sat down. Li Sanniang then pointed to the two stacks of folded books on the table, which were almost half a person high, and said with a smile, "Doctor Chen is tired of looking at these folded books."
Because our obstetrics and gynecology clinic has recently gained a reputation in Chang'an and Luoyang, especially in the Luoyang branch where Sun Chunlan has become quite famous, coupled with the fact that many foreign girls have come to visit our women's medical college during the pilgrimage to all nations, the news has spread even further.
The Imperial Medical Academy received many requests from various regions to establish branch clinics for obstetrics and gynecology, and some even expressed a desire to send their own children to study at our Women's Medical College.
Wang Shuzheng sent all these reports over at once, meaning that we should take a look first, come up with some regulations, and then gather the medical officials together to discuss and finalize them before submitting them to the authorities.
The losses were too great, and the process was incredibly complicated. As soon as Dr. Chen saw his mentor return, he wanted to run away immediately!
Li San Niang was pleased with this: "Great! After years of hard work, it's finally paid off."
For several days in a row, Li Sanniang was busy reviewing the reports, looking at how to establish the branch clinics of the obstetrics and gynecology clinic in various prefectures, how to arrange the people sent by various prefectures to study at Ping'an Women's Medical College, and how to conduct their assessments.
When she went to attend the grand court assembly in the middle of the month, she got up so early that her eyelids were numb, and she barely managed to suppress a yawn in front of everyone.
It's just that the people from the Imperial Medical Bureau were standing at the back; otherwise, her tired appearance would probably have been noticed by others.
Today's grand court assembly is somewhat special, as several vassal states' subjects are also in attendance!
The Great Khan of the Eastern Turks, the prince of Silla, the chieftain of Persia... Li San Niang counted carefully and there were at least seven or eight people.
"There must be something going on. For these people to attend the court meeting, it must be something good."
After all, nothing good could come of it; who would allow those few to stand at the forefront?
Just as Li Sanniang had thought, these people actually brought up something that would be a good thing for Emperor Wu.
"...The Tang emperor received divine assistance and achieved great feats. It is fitting that a celestial pivot be cast to commemorate his merits and be praised by all!"
"...We are willing to work together on this matter, for the sake of the Tang Emperor's legacy!"
This Persian chieftain, Alohhan, was quite the flatterer, showering his people with compliments. In short, he said, "Your Majesty, we small countries all think you are a great and powerful emperor. You have quelled the war and allowed the people to live in peace and prosperity. Such good deeds should be recorded, so let us sing your praises!"
"Also, we'll provide the materials ourselves and even hire people to build it. You just need to wait."
Li San Niang had to applaud this Persian chieftain in her heart. Who could be as eloquent as him? If I were Emperor Wu, I would also be smiling at you.
Emperor Wu readily agreed to the request and decided that the merit-recording pillar would be built at the site of the military exercise. In the future, she could see it from the city gate of the imperial city. How convenient!
After its completion, this pillar was called "The Heavenly Pivot for Praising Virtue by All Nations" by Emperor Wu.
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