Chapter 1313 Eastern Tour to Anhai

Chapter 1313 Eastern Tour to Anhai
In the third year of Zhenming (336), a grand court meeting was held on New Year's Day, and all officials above the ninth rank and officials with honors in the capital attended.

The scale is grand, demonstrating the majesty of the Celestial Empire.

This is not just a matter of face, but also gives people a subtle feeling: people from all over the world are coming to pay tribute, Daliang is thriving, and this is a glorious dynasty that can last for many generations.

This is the human heart. The human heart represents stability. With stability, there will be more human hearts. The two complement each other.

Li Bai, the Chief Secretary of the Western Regions, came to Beijing for the first time in many years, and envoys from the front of Cheshi and Shanshan came with him.

Both countries are relatively compliant.

Shanshan is Loulan, and the headquarters of the Chief Secretary of the Western Regions is located in its country.

The front part of Cheshi was next to Gaochang. It was the garrison of Wu Ji Commandery during the Han Dynasty. It was evacuated during the Jin Dynasty and stationed in Gaochang. However, it was still very close, so it was relatively obedient.

Gaochang originally had its own country, but during the reign of Zhang Jun, Zhao Zhen, the commander of the Wu Ji Army, rebelled and established himself in Gaochang, but the rebellion was later suppressed.

Zhang Jun did not allow the King of Gaochang to restore his country. He directly abolished the feudal system and established counties. The local nobles and chiefs did not have much reaction.

This is related to hundreds of years of deep cultivation since the Han Dynasty.

Captain Wu Ji led the soldiers to settle in the area for generations. The local people's resistance to the Central Plains was largely eliminated under the long-term garrison, and their cultural customs also became much closer to those of the Central Plains. Although the conditions for abolishing the feudal system and establishing counties were not particularly mature, it was not impossible to try.

Of course, if you say that Gaochang County is the same as the counties in the Central Plains, you are deceiving yourself. You can only say that it is not that ridiculous.

The largest powerful family in the county was a branch of the Jincheng Qu family. The county governed three counties, namely Gaochang (east of present-day Turpan), Tiandi (west of present-day Shanshan), and Hengjie (near present-day Toksun County), with an original population of more than 20,000.

Later, the Yu clan of Kuaiji and the Xu clan of Jurong were exiled, and the population grew to 30,000.

No more shipments were made subsequently because the population had reached its upper limit, the local development level was very low and it was relatively dry. The governor of Shazhou was ordered to build wells (Kanez) in the local area for several years, but this was not something that could be achieved overnight and required time.

Shanshan Kingdom (now Ruoqiang) was originally not very honest. During the reign of Zhang Jun, it was frightened and presented the beauties of Loulan as an offering. It was one of the only two countries that the Western Regions Chief Secretary's Office could issue orders to.

Shao Xun personally came forward to comfort the envoys of the two countries and gave them some money and goods.

He also appointed Li Bai as the Protector General of the Western Regions and raised his official rank. Li Bai felt relieved and no longer had any worries.

After the court meeting, Shao Xun entered a state of leisure.

He let the prince attend some less important banquets on his behalf, while he himself rested in the Huangnu Palace to recuperate.

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“Actually—” In the Hefeng Courtyard, Yang Xianrong sighed softly and said, “I am closer to the Sun family, and Tai Yang can go back or not.”

"If the people of the Yang family heard you say this, they would be very sad." Shao Xun put his legs on the table in a very vicious way and smiled.

"It's just that we're not that close, but we're still family after all." Yang Xianrong shook her head and said, "I've taken care of the Yang family for so many years, isn't that enough?"

"Go back and take a look." Shao Xun said, "See where you grew up and see your relatives."

"You're a very nice person." Yang Xianrong said in a suspicious tone, "But, you're really not going to Fengshan?"

"You're overthinking it. I don't have that idea yet." Shao Xun said.

"I guess you're too lazy to do this." Yang Xianrong sat next to him and said.

Shan Yinan gave up his seat and sat to the left of Shao Xun.

Shao Xun gently held the two women in his arms and said, "If you don't marry your daughter to a neighbor, she may never be able to return home. I am the emperor and have the ability to do so, so I will let you fulfill your wish."

"There is a reason why you can deceive so many women." Yang Xianrong lay in Shao Xun's arms for a while, then gently got up and started to make tea for the man again.

Shao Xun looked at Shan Yinan proudly.

Shanshi chuckled.

"Yinan, you should also go back to the Yang family and take a look." Shao Xun said.

"Are you afraid that there will be no woman to serve you?" Yang Xianrong turned around and said.

"How could that be?" Shao Xun said speechlessly, "Yinan has been copying beside me for a long time. She has seen me mention Liaohai and sea vessels many times and is very interested. She has never seen the sea. This time, I will take her to Mount Tai first, and then to Xuzhou or Qingzhou to see the sea."

Shan Yinan leaned in his arms, his eyes sparkling.

Yang Xianrong smiled and made tea briskly, saying, "Just spoil her and trick her into falling in love with you. You are one of the most eccentric emperors in history. A woman said she wanted to see the sea, so you took her to see it. Aren't you afraid of being criticized?"

"Because..." Shao Xun paused, and said, "Others really thought I was going to Fengshan, not to take a woman to see the sea."

Both women laughed.

Of course they knew that Shao Xun was on an eastern tour and would end up in Hebei. Perhaps many people would lose their heads - if they didn't know what was best for them.

Therefore, there were a large number of troops and officials accompanying him, not just concubines.

Shan Yinan quietly leaned close to Shao Xun's ear and said something.

"Really?" Shao Xun was a little surprised: "Are you really going to agree to any request?"

Shan Yinan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, his face turning red unconsciously.

Shao Xun was very excited and said, "Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for you."

He also quietly leaned over to Shan Yinan's ear and said something. Shan Yinan was a little surprised and wanted to refuse for a moment, but after seeing Shao Xun's expectant eyes, he finally agreed.

Yang Xianrong looked at the two of them suspiciously, but didn't ask anything. He just brought the brewed tea over.

"This Guzhu tea is not as good as Mengding." Yang Xianrong said.

"The wild tea trees have not been completely domesticated yet." Shao Xun took a sip and said, "Not much more."

"Some time ago, a member of the Sun family said that a Hu chieftain in Taiyuan was buying tea, and the trend has spread to the north." Yang Xianrong said, "Will they really keep buying tea in the future?"

"Yes." Shao Xun said, "They will gradually become inseparable."

He read an article later, and he didn't know if it was correct or not, but it said that grassland herdsmen drinking tea could stimulate gastric acid secretion and accelerate the decomposition of fat, commonly known as "relieving greasiness". It could also relieve constipation and supplement some vitamins - this was because the tea at that time was not fermented, but ground into powder and boiled (this was the case until the Tang and Song dynasties, and the process was called "matcha"). Some people even ate the tea dregs, so it could supplement a lot of vitamins.

He felt that it made some sense. No one was stupid. In the grasslands, where there were fewer fruits and vegetables, there was a reason why tea, which could be preserved for a long time, had been popular for thousands of years.

"Then you have hooked them." Yang Xianrong said, "This time when we send out the troops, we might as well use tea as a reward."

Shao Xun shook his head and laughed, saying, "I'm not that stupid. Rich people can only drink tea for a little while, but for herders and slaves, forget it. Ordinary people in the Central Plains can't even afford it."

Time passed slowly in this laziness until the evening, when Shao Xun came to Ganlu Temple again.

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Yu Wenjun hadn't worn a phoenix robe for a long time. Instead, she wore a plain white dress, which made her even more beautiful.

When Shao Xun saw this, he couldn't help but hug her.

Yu Wenjun did not struggle, but just rested her head on his chest.

"Are you just going to accommodate me like this?" Shao Xun let her go and said helplessly.

Yu Wenjun hummed and said, "A woman must follow her husband after marriage. If you don't let me observe mourning, that's normal."

It was not uncommon at that time to not let wives and concubines observe mourning for their natal relatives, and Shao Xun could actually do so.

"You will spoil me sooner or later." Shao Xun sat on the Hu bed and said, "After I leave Beijing, you should pay attention to the palace and don't ignore everything."

Yu Wenjun sat down beside him and asked softly, "But what about the Lord?"

Shao Xun pondered for a moment and said, "No. The Empress Dowager passed away, and the Crown Prince is kind and filial. It is not necessary to wait for a full year instead of nine months. Let him not sleep in the government office, and go into the inner room when he needs to."

Yu Wenjun nodded slowly.

She knew her husband's intention was to have the prince give birth to a child as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the emperor died, it would take three years...

"In addition, you can hint at it indirectly. Before the legitimate son is born, it is best not to go to the rooms of Concubine Liang and Child." Shao Xun said again.

Yu Wenjun nodded again, and then looked at Shao Xun quietly.

Shao Xun blushed and changed the subject, "Actually, with the Crown Prince as regent, you don't have to stay in the capital. You really don't want to accompany me on my eastern tour."

Yu Wenjun shook her head and said, "I'd rather not do it."

"Whatever." Shao Xun said.

He originally wanted to bring Wang Jingfeng and her sister along, because Langya County was in Xuzhou, but he gave up in the end. Firstly, they were not young anymore, and secondly, the two girls were more worried about their father.

Wang Yan was really in a bad state this time. He just held on with all his strength to take care of the future vassal state for his grandson. After finishing this matter, he let out his anger and it was almost time to set off.

Pei and Le also stayed in Huangnu Palace. They were not very interested in going out.

Shao Xun was actually unwilling to take them with him. For him, it was ideal for the two girls to stay in Huangnu Palace to recuperate, and health was the most important thing.

Some old friends are the coordinates of a certain period of his life in his heart and are extremely precious.

After he left, he felt a little dazed and confused, and was even more worried that he would become stupid and his temperament would change.

"Has Yuan Gui contacted you recently?" Shao Xun asked again.

"No." Yu Wenjun said, "He is just practicing calligraphy now, but he sent someone to send a few pieces to me and Liang Nu for appreciation."

"Then I'll look for you." Shao Xun said with a smile, "Tell him to give up and rest at home. I will use him after the mourning period is over."

Yu Wenjun responded obediently again.

Shao Xun looked left and right and felt that his wife in plain clothes was more attractive than before, especially when she looked depressed. He really wanted to bully her and make her cry.

However, he couldn't bear to do such a thing to Yu Wenjun, so he decided to ravage Shi's beaker, making her cry both above and below, making her feel even more sorry for Sima Rui.

On the 20th of the first lunar month, the Secretariat drafted the "Edict of Eastern Tour to Anhai" and officially announced to the world that the emperor would set out from the eastern capital Bianliang one month later and tour the east to the sea.

The imperial edict clearly stated: "Personally command the six armies and tour the east to observe the customs."

Obviously, this was not just an inspection, but also had a strong military meaning. On the day when this edict was issued, the Silver Spear Battalion 3, based in Bianliang, received an order to send troops to Youzhou in seven days.

A few days later, the Central Camp and the Right Camp of the Heilongjiang Army, stationed in Luoyang, also received orders to go to Hanoi to join the Left Camp of the Heilongjiang Army and march to Youzhou.

(End of this chapter)