Chapter 494: The Crown Prince Regents the State

To govern a dynasty and make it prosperous, one must not only have a strong military force, but also have enough wealth to allow the people of the dynasty to live a prosperous life.

Trade is the best way, especially international trade.

The Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty got the answer they wanted, so they stood up and said goodbye.

After the Japanese envoys left, the court meeting continued.

"Your Majesty! Since entering Zhangzhou, Chen Zheng, the Minister of the Imperial Court and the General Manager of the Lingnan Army, has made many achievements. After entering Zhangzhou, he set up camp by the Liuying River and repeatedly defeated the Liao people. He is really a pillar of the court."

"However, the Liao people were rampant and gathered several times the number of troops as Chen Zheng to attack Chen Zheng. Chen Zheng was outnumbered and retreated to Jiulong Mountain. He submitted a petition to the court to request reinforcements." A minister stepped out and said.

This is the art of speaking for officials. First, praise the other party greatly to pave the way for the following topic.

Doing so can make the things to be said later more effective.

If you want to praise others, with the previous pavement, it will be easier for the other person to get a higher position, and others will be more grateful to you.

If you want to belittle others, it will be less likely for others to hate you if you have the previous foundation, and reduce the hatred.

It's not that you are not good enough, but your own shortcomings limit yourself, don't blame others.

"Approved! Order Chen Zheng's brothers Chen Min and Chen Fu to lead 58 military schools to the south for reinforcement." Li Chengqian said.

The minister retreated after hearing this, as he had nothing to do with it.

"Do the other ministers have anything else to report?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Your Majesty, I report that we have revised and designed the Mingtang system, and I hope Your Majesty will take a look." Hao Chujun, a third-rank official from the Secretariat, stepped out and saluted.

"No need, just follow your design! The Secretariat will draft the edict." Li Chengqian said.

Hao Chujun retreated, and the secretary stepped out and saluted, saying, "I obey the imperial edict."

"Your Majesty! Kuazhou reported that Yongjia and Angu were hit by strong winds and tsunamis, causing disasters in Yongjia, Angu and other places." Zhang Wenguan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, stepped out and saluted.

"What? A tsunami occurred? How were the disasters in Yongjia, Angu and other places?" Li Chengqian asked hurriedly when he heard that a tsunami had occurred.

Although he had not experienced a tsunami, he knew what kind of harm a tsunami would bring, so he was eager to know the specific situation.

"Yes! The report said that the tsunami submerged more than 3,000 households in Yongjia and Angu." Zhang Wenguan said.

The so-called "more than 3,000 families were drowned" actually means that more than 3,000 families died in the tsunami, at least tens of thousands of people died.

"After the tsunami, how did the prefecture handle this matter?" Li Chengqian asked.

"The governor of Kuazhou personally led people to rescue, opened the treasury to rescue the survivors, comforted the people, and helped them rebuild their homes. The capacity of the Kuazhou prefecture is limited, so we ask the court for support." Zhang Wenguan said.

"Then the court will allocate money and grain to Kuazhou, and you, Zhang Wenguan, will handle this matter. You go to Kuazhou in person and reduce Kuazhou's taxes this year." Li Chengqian said.

Since last year, drought first occurred in Chang'an, and then droughts occurred in the east of Chang'an, Jiang, Huai and other places one after another. The court had to carry out disaster relief work in these areas.

In order to solve the drinking water and farming problems caused by the drought, Li Chengqian ordered people to build pressure wells and find suitable underground water sources, which solved the water source problem.

Now there is a tsunami in the coastal areas again.

The past two years have been really eventful.

"I obey your order!" Zhang Wenguan said.

"Do you have anything else to report?" Li Chengqian asked.

Everyone said nothing, indicating that there was no need to report, and the court could be dismissed.

"Then let's dismiss the court!" Li Chengqian said.

The civil and military officials immediately knelt on the ground, and Li Chengqian stood up and left the Xuanzheng Hall.

"Go and summon the prince to come to the Zichen Hall to see me." After returning to the Zichen Hall, Li Chengqian lay on the recliner and said to Wang Quan.

"Yes!" Wang Quan replied, turned around and ordered the eunuch to go to the East Palace to call the prince.

"Are you still worried about the tsunami in Kuazhou?" Wang Quan asked cautiously.

"It has already happened. It is useless for me to worry. For now, I can only try my best to settle the survivors."

"It is hot today. I plan to go to Cuiwei Palace to avoid the heat, but the court still needs someone to preside over daily affairs."

"In the past, when there was no crown prince, the prime minister presided over daily affairs. Now that I have established a crown prince, it is time to let the crown prince supervise the country and let the crown prince preside over daily affairs to see his ability to govern the country." Li Chengqian said.

With the crown prince sitting in Chang'an, representing him as the emperor to supervise the country and exercise some power, he, Li Chengqian, can stay in a cool place.

He can also take time to walk around and see the outside world.

"Your Majesty! The Crown Prince wants to see you!" The eunuch's voice came from outside the palace.

"Let him in." Li Chengqian said.

Li Jue heard it and walked in from outside. He saluted to Li Chengqian and said, "Your son pays homage to your father!"

"No need to be polite! Sit down!" Li Chengqian said.

"Thank you, father!" Li Jue thanked him and sat down.

"What has the Crown Prince been busy with recently?" Li Chengqian asked.

"In addition to paying respects to my father and mother every day, my son has been learning the ways of governing the country from various teachers." Li Jue said.

"You are really hardworking! When I was the crown prince, I never thought about studying hard. I was addicted to playing since I was a child. When I got older, I was even more disabled. This made people in the court and the country hate me. Everyone thought that I would be a tyrant in the future and would ruin the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian said, and then he approached Li Jue and continued: "Tell me? Are you the same as me, but you have to endure it, but you are actually very resistant in your heart."

"I dare not neglect my studies. I can learn a lot every day, and I feel very fulfilled." Li Jue said.

"I am just talking. Are you so scared that you are sweating profusely?" Li Chengqian continued to lie on the recliner.

Li Jue immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and said, "It's because the weather is too hot that I am sweating."

"How is your mother recently? I haven't visited her for a while!" Li Chengqian said.

Su was his empress after all. He had indeed seldom visited her in recent years, and the number of times he had met her was very few.

Su had long been accustomed to staying alone in an empty room, and it seemed that it was time for him to take some time to visit her.

"I hope everything is fine, my mother. Thank you for your concern!" Li Jue said.

"In a few days, I will go to Cuiwei Palace for a visit. You will stay in Chang'an to supervise the country. If there is any major event, please have someone report it to me immediately. You can handle the rest yourself." Li Chengqian said.

"I understand!" Li Jue said.

The father and son chatted for a few more words, and then Li Jue got up and left.