Datang Hotel: The Leisurely Life of a Chef Dad

The Tang Dynasty was different, and even Li Shimin himself discovered this sign.

Since the opening of Datang Bookstore on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the entire court seems to have become a lot more diligent.

Those officials who were usually lazy were now working diligently on government affairs, unwilling to lag behind, as if they had a premonition of some kind of crisis.

Cen Wenwen should have retired a long time ago, but this morning he issued three memorials in a row, criticizing the current ills and looking radiant.

It was the Lantern Festival, and Li Shimin didn't let everyone stay too much. After the court meeting, they would go back to rest.

The entire New Year was like a holiday that had not happened for a long time. The memorials on Li Shimin's desk piled up into a small mountain, but Li Shimin had no intention of dealing with them at all.

He was waiting for Ma Zhou to come back.

Counting the days, Ma Zhou will come back today and report to him the results of the recent execution below.

At three o'clock in the morning, the tedious things in Li Shimin's heart began to flow out with the warmth on the earth.

In the land of Lingnan, Feng Ang has never made an obvious statement in these years. Although the son of the Feng family has gone to Chang'an to study, it is said to be a study tour, but it is like a proton during the Warring States period, just to reassure Li Shimin.

In the northern part of Liaoning, war has begun again. Although it has nothing to do with the Tang Dynasty, in the border area, Li Shimin still wants to read the memorial from Hou Junji.

The Eight Hundred Miles Express is all about Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje.

Rubbing his temples, Li Shimin noticed a dusty figure.

"My lord, Ma Zhou, please see your Majesty!"

Ma Zhou finally came back, and Li Shimin personally walked out of the Manna Hall to greet him this time.

"Ma Zhou, next time ride directly to the Manna Palace. This is a big event and you have already worked very hard."

A trace of emotion flashed in Ma Zhou's eyes. The king's affairs are the world's affairs.

Love, the world's affairs are Ma Zhou's affairs.

Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, and Ma Zhou felt that the burden on his shoulders became heavier.

"Let's go in and talk."

There was no politeness and it was different from any other day. Li Shimin felt that today would be the day that would determine the fate of the Tang Dynasty, and it would also be the day that would determine his status in the history books.

In the Manlu Palace, Ma Zhou sat respectfully on the couch and took out a book from his arms: "Your Majesty, this is a detailed record of what I did in the place."

"Yeah." Li Shimin took the booklet and put it aside. "Ma Zhou, is it difficult?"

Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect such words to come from His Majesty's mouth.

"It's difficult, but doing things for His Majesty, doing things for the world, and doing things for the people, Ma Zhou is not afraid of difficulties!"

"What a man who is not afraid of difficulties!" Li Shimin nodded happily and took out a black jar from the side. "Try this. This is something from the candy shop opened by Lantian Hou Liuxuan for his daughter. It's called toffee."

"I know that those people have already taken measures. I just heard that you were decisive in killing and caused a lot of trouble. Some people in the court have already begun to impeach you."

When Ma Zhou heard about the impeachment, he smiled calmly: "Your Majesty, they are anxious."

"I am doing the right thing. The more they are afraid of something, the more I will do it."

Li Shimin still didn't speak. He took out the toffee, peeled one off, and put it in his mouth, as if he was savoring the sweetness in the toffee.

In the past, every time I ate sweets, it was always bitter before returning to sweetness. But now everything has changed.

This kind of toffee is sweet in the mouth. After rolling it on the tongue twice, saliva quickly fills the entire mouth.

"How long do you think it will take to complete?"

The cleaning and replacement of personnel requires a lot of effort. The entire Tang Dynasty, from Chang'an to the local areas, there are countless counties and counties. Ma Zhou cooperated with local state officials. Every time he passed by, it was like an autumn wind. There are always many fallen leaves falling quickly.

If the withered yellow leaves do not fall, how will they grow green shoots next year?

"Your Majesty, it only takes one year."

Ma Zhou said firmly: "Ever since I met Marquis Lantian, I have a clue in my heart. This matter has begun, and there is no turning back."

Li Shimin nodded: "If you need anything, just ask me directly."

This is equivalent to the highest promise, doing things cheaply, with the approval of God and the King.

Ma Zhou immediately understood and needed to fight hard. 🄲

His heart jumped, Datang had really changed.

Everything started from Lan Tianhou.

The experiences of the past few years have long since polished Ma Zhou's stone into stone. Above the court, he is as serious and unsmiling as a stone statue. Some people also call him Ma Stone Statue in private.

"Local matters start with taxation. Clear out the land and strictly investigate the rich and powerful gentry. As for the common people's land, just turn a blind eye or close your eyes and reduce the tax."

Li Shimin spoke again.

This opening was a turning point in the fate of the entire Tang Dynasty. The people's taxes were reduced, and then the people could hide their wealth. The real hiding of wealth among the people began.

Wealthy squires are never short of money, but they pay the least taxes. We can't let the common people bear all the suffering in the world, right?

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This is also the reason why Ma Zhou came to Chang'an. When he was a local official, he could not save anyone.

Ma Zhou's heart trembled: "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

Li Shimin rubbed his head: "You should go back and rest as soon as possible. We will set off in three days."

"I've been having a lot of headaches lately. Cheng Yaojin, Niu Jinda, and Yuchi Gong, these three tough guys don't give me any peace of mind at all."

Ma Zhou turned into a stone statue again, listening quietly.

"Tell me, the three of them are also well-known figures in the Tang Dynasty. Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong are all dukes, and Niu Jinda is now a general. But do you know what they did?"

"After drinking, they went to the brothel! I am busy with official duties and have no time to go, but they didn't say a word..."

"It's okay for them to go to the brothel to have fun, but they sang and danced there. Those dances are extremely indecent. I don't know where they learned them from. They really embarrassed the officials of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin covered his face, his chest heaving.

He has been relieved for more than ten days about this matter, and he still hasn't recovered.

Ma Zhou understood that His Majesty was not upset about the three generals going out to play, nor was he upset because they went out to play and dance. What made him angry was that they went out without asking His Majesty to join them!

"Tell me, tell me, is this human behavior? Ah?"

Ma Zhou was silent for a long time, and slowly squeezed out a few words: "Your Majesty, this is too much!"

"Yes, it's too much! Today I plan to visit incognito to see how they dance in the brothels. I heard that all the courtesans in Chang'an are learning from them."

Ma Zhou's heart trembled: "Your Majesty, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to do at home, so I'll take my leave first..."