Chapter 506 A Money-Making Expert
"Your Majesty! News has come from Yumen Pass that the Persian King Peroz was defeated by the Arabs and fled along the Silk Road. He is now on his way to Chang'an."
"The commander of Yumen Pass also said that the King of Khotan, Fu Xixiong, was on his way to Chang'an to pay homage. The King of Khotan happened to meet the fleeing Persian King." The minister reported to Li Chengqian the news from Yumen Pass.
"The two of them met together and happened to be able to keep each other company along the way. When can they arrive in Chang'an?" Li Chengqian said.
"According to the distance and time, it will take them another six days to reach Chang'an City." The minister said.
Speaking of the life experience of Peroz, the heir to the throne of the last dynasty of the Sassanid Empire of Persia, it is enough to write a long and moving novel.
He had been working hard all his life to restore the Sassanid Empire, but unfortunately his opponent was a powerful empire like the Caliphate. It was simply wishful thinking for him to take back his territory and people from the Caliphate.
He spent his whole life trying to restore his country, but he never did so until his death. He died of illness in Chang'an. The Tang Dynasty, which he had always placed his hopes on, did not help him realize his dream of restoring his country until Peroz died.
"Okay, let's talk about their affairs after they arrive in Chang'an. Is there anything else?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Luzhou Governor Xu Wang Li Yuanli passed away. The Zongzheng Temple asked, did Your Majesty personally grant the posthumous title?" the minister asked.
"My tenth uncle Yuanli passed away?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Yes!" the minister replied.
"My tenth uncle is the same age as me. He was born to Concubine Guo of Emperor Gaozu. He is modest, honest and upright, and good at riding and shooting."
"I remember that he was named King of Zheng on April 27th of the fourth year of Wude. My ninth uncle, King of Zhou Li Yuanfang, my eleventh uncle, King of Song Li Yuanjia, my twelfth uncle, King of Jing Li Yuanze, and King of Yue were also named together with him." "
Later, they all changed their titles and moved from their original fiefs to other places."
"At first, my tenth uncle was actually granted 700 households and served as the governor of Zhengzhou. He was later transferred to the title of King of Xu and the governor of Xuzhou. He was also transferred to the title of the governor of Jiangzhou." "He
has always had a reputation for good governance and has won the trust of the late emperor. Emperor Taizong Wen rewarded him for his diligence by giving him brocade and silk."
"Later, the late emperor gave him a higher title, allowing him to receive a thousand households. After the late emperor passed away, I gave him the title of Minister of Education, and made him one of the Three Dukes along with Changsun Wuji and Li Jie, and concurrently the Governor of Luzhou."
"Now, he has passed away, and I am very sad. I have issued an imperial decree to posthumously confer him the title of Grand Commandant and Grand Commander of Jizhou, and to bury him in the Xianling Mausoleum, with the posthumous title of Kang."
"Let him return to the side of Emperor Gaozu!" Li Chengqian said.
"Yes!" the minister replied.
"Your Majesty! Jizhou Recorder Zhang Junche and other dead people jointly reported it secretly." The minister said.
"Secretly report? What for? Who are they reporting? What happened in Jizhou?" Li Chengqian asked.
At present, there are many things to do, and Li Chengqian has been very busy. Fortunately, most of the things have been handed over to the prince to handle, otherwise he would have collapsed from exhaustion.
Now there is a Jizhou Recorder and Military Officer who reported that someone is planning to rebel. If that is true, then the matter is serious.
The Tang Dynasty is peaceful now, why are there always people thinking about rebellion? Why can't they just be quiet and live a good life? They have to drag a group of people to do something stupid.
"Zhang Junche and others reported that Jizhou Governor Jiang Wang Li Yun and his son Runan County Wang Li Wei were planning to rebel and hide artifacts in the palace, intending to do something illegal." The minister said.
"Who? Who wants to rebel?" Li Chengqian was surprised.
He knew Jiang Wang Li Yun. Li Yun was as greedy as Teng Wang Li Yuanying, but he was not interested in politics.
He was not a material for being an official, but a little expert in making money.
He believed that Li Yun had changed his way of making money and harmed the interests of most people. However, Li Chengqian would never believe that Li Yun would rebel, because Li Yun, the Prince of Jiang, did not have the courage or the brains to do so.
"It was Li Yun, the Prince of Jiang, and Li Wei, the Prince of Runan, the second son of the Prince of Jiang, who were planning to rebel." The minister said. When he knew about this, he was also very scared.
The prince's rebellion was no joke. The princes of the Tang Dynasty were in charge of the affairs of a state. If he really rebelled, many people would suffer.
The minister did not dare to be negligent and immediately came to report to Li Chengqian.
"Are you saying that Li Yun, my brother of the Prince of Jiang, and his son rebelled together? Is there any evidence?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Zhang Junche did not have enough evidence, but he noticed that Li Yun, the Prince of Jiang, was suspected of hiding weapons, so he guessed that he was plotting a rebellion."
"I think we should immediately send someone to Jizhou to find out the truth and summon Li Yun, the Prince of Jiang, to Beijing for investigation." The minister said.
"I know my brother well. He will never rebel based on his character. Even if he really hides weapons, it is for money."
"I think he is obsessed with money. He even dares to sell weapons in secret, which is forbidden by the court. He is really brave." Li Chengqian said. He
was really defeated by Li Yun, the Prince of Jiang. No one is so greedy for money that he wants to smuggle arms.
It just so happens that now is not the time to vigorously develop maritime trade and the economy. If a money-making expert like Li Yun is allowed to do business, he will definitely make a lot of money.
"Then how does your majesty plan to deal with Li Yun, the prince of Jiang, and Li Wei, the prince of Runan?" the minister asked.
"I haven't thought about this matter yet, but Zhang Junche, the recorder of Jizhou, and four others dared to slander my prince of the Tang Dynasty. This cannot be tolerated."
"Convey my edict and order Li Yun, the governor of Jizhou, to capture these four people and send them to Chang'an. In addition, let King Jiang come to Chang'an to explain why these four people want to slander him." Li Chengqian said.
Li Chengqian had planned to arrange for Li Yun to do business, so that he could give full play to his strengths and benefit the Tang Dynasty.
Since Li Yun was not a good official, but a businessman, he should be allowed to shine in his position.
"Yes!" the minister replied. He didn't need to worry about these, as there were people to handle them.
"My dear minister, do you have anything else to do? If not, you can go down first!" Li Chengqian said.
"News from various states and counties indicate that floods and droughts have not spread to other states and counties except for the 80-odd states. Last month, some drought-stricken areas had a light rain, while in other state capitals that suffered heavy floods, the rainfall has gradually decreased and subsided."
"I believe that it won't be long before floods and droughts in various places will be under control and the situation will improve, and the victims who have left their homeland will be able to return home," said the minister.
"That's great. I hope everything goes well, and I can rest assured." Li Chengqian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It was drizzling in the drought-stricken areas, and the rain in the flooded areas was getting smaller and smaller. These were all good things.
"I'll take my leave!" The minister bowed and left.