Save the Bachelor of Heaven

In the evening, the emperor, the queen, Xiang Nan, Qu Xiaofeng, and the civil and military ministers of the Toyo Dynasty came to Zhuque Gate to share the happiness with the people.

I saw a lot of people getting off the bus at Zhuquemen. A prosperous scene of abundant harvests and peaceful and contented life.

"I am so happy to be able to accompany His Majesty to have fun with the people at the Suzaku Gate every year. It seems that this year is more lively than in previous years." The queen looked at the prosperous scene in front of her and said to Li Hao with a smile.

"Every year during the Buddha Bathing Festival, I pray to the Buddha to bless our country, bring good weather, and make the country peaceful and peaceful. My people live and work in peace and contentment. Today, I see it, and I feel very happy!" Li Hao also nodded.

As an emperor, although he was a bit cold-blooded and ruthless, it had to be said that the Toyo Dynasty was quite prosperous under his governance. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a "prosperous age".

Compared with the kings of the past dynasties, Li Hao can be regarded as a wise king.

Not to mention anything else, he sent troops to destroy Danchi, eliminate the troubles of foreign invaders on the border, expand territory, and protect his country. There are few emperors in history who can accomplish such feats.

"My father is virtuous, loves the people, and governs the country well. That's why our Feng Dynasty has such a prosperous situation and the people can enjoy peace! This is the blessing of the country and the contribution of my father!" Xiang Nan bowed and said.

Li Hao was very happy to hear what he said.

"Your Majesty, you are wise!" All the ministers also bowed together.

"The peace and prosperity of the country and the people are the result of all the ministers!" Li Zuo said with a smile.

All the courtiers also hurriedly expressed their gratitude and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

…

"Your Majesty, urgent report from the border!" At this moment, an official came forward and said.

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.

Because usually, urgent reports from border areas are bad news. Either foreign invaders are invading, or they are demanding food and wages.

Li Hao was also stunned, and quickly took the emergency report. After reading it, he laughed, "Okay, what a double happiness!"

"Father, what's the happy news?" Xiang Nan asked quickly.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Shuobo was in civil strife and King Lidun was killed. Shuobo's important minister Yuan Ke and King Lidun's son Dilier have started a war to compete for the throne!"

Hearing what he said, all the ministers were delighted.

Shuobo was a powerful country in the western region, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, on par with Danchi. Since Dan Chi was destroyed, it has become a serious problem for Toyo Dynasty.

Unexpectedly, Shuobo suddenly experienced civil strife. King Lidun was killed, and the important minister Yuan Ke and the prince Dilier started a war for the throne. Even if a new king is decided in the future, Shuobo will be greatly damaged.

In this way, the Toyo Dynasty brought down Shuobo's country without spending a single soldier. It was really a blessing!

"My father's great blessings are all over the sky, so God bless Fengchao!" Xiang Nan immediately bowed and said, "The enemy chieftain will defeat himself without attacking. I, Fengchao, will have no worries for a hundred years."

"Your Majesty, the heavens are filled with great blessings, God bless the Toyo Chao!" All the ministers also saluted one after another.

Qu Xiaofeng was also very happy to learn that King Lidun was killed and Shuobo was in civil strife.

Who would have thought that the Shuobo people had slandered her as a slave and wanted to take her to serve their old king.

…

"This is my blessing, the blessing of the Toyo Dynasty, and the blessing of all the beloved ones," Li Yu said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the ministers bowed.

"Gao Shangshu, since you became the Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue, the national treasury has been full, the revenue and expenditure have been adequate, and the military rations have been sufficient. It is because of you, a dedicated minister like you, that our people can share peace. Gao Shangshu. Master, I must reward you well."

Xiang Nan blinked, not understanding what Li Hao meant.

Why did he suddenly praise Gao Kun for no reason? Is this a strategy of giving something before you want to take it?

"Your Majesty is overly complimentary. The humble ministers are only doing their duties. Your Majesty has revised the tax system year after year to reduce the tax burden on the people. Every time there is a disaster, the warehouses are opened to release grain. Every farmer has access to the common people. The residents have their houses and the cultivators have their fields. , Business owners have their property. By obeying the will of the people and establishing the people's sentiments, the people are all grateful for your majesty's virtuous government!" Gao Kun also said quickly.

"You are right, reforming the tax system is for the common people." Li Hao nodded and said, "I recently want to change the salt policy to make it more convenient for the common people to eat salt.

The so-called firewood, rice, oil and salt are indispensable for a day. I saw a memorial a few days ago, saying that the current salt administration has many drawbacks, which has resulted in most of the salt profits being corrupted by officials, and many people cannot afford salt. How can this happen if things continue like this? "

"Yes, Your Majesty." Gao Kun was stunned and said quickly.

Xiang Nan was also stunned, and then he understood why Li Xi withheld his comment before and why he praised Gao Kun for no reason just now. It turned out that it was all to implement the new salt policy.

Because the salt administration was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Gao Kun was the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Nowadays, there are so many abuses in the salt government, so much salt tax has been embezzled, and Gao Kun is the culprit.

Xiang Nan believed that he must have embezzled a lot of money. Not to mention anything else, the contribution of those salt administration officials alone is not a small amount.

Therefore, when Li Hao first received Xiang Nan's instructions on reforming the salt policy, he did not approve it. Instead, he suppressed it first, waiting for the right time to implement it.

Now that there is civil strife in Shuobo, there will be no major war on the border for at least ten years. Therefore, Li Hao just had time to rectify the salt administration.

Once the reform goes smoothly, he can imagine how much the court's taxes will increase. And with the extra money the court has, there is no need to worry about disaster relief or national defense in the future.

…

A few days after the Buddha Bathing Festival, it was the birthdays of Luo Xi and Zhao Sese.

Xiang Nan specially called Pei Zhao over and said, "A Zhao, I want to arrange a marriage for you."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..." Pei Zhao was shocked when he heard this.

"Hey, don't be too busy refusing. Let's hear who it is first." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said, "My sister, Princess Luoxi, how about I won't wrong you?"

Pei Zhao was stunned for a moment, sighed, and then nodded.

"Okay, I know your temperament. You keep everything in your mind. Even if you have the girl you like, you don't have the courage to pursue it." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "Since you can't marry the one you love, Then marry someone who loves you.

Luo Xi has liked you since she was a child. She has a quiet and gentle personality, is virtuous and virtuous, and is beautiful and wise. You will not regret marrying her. "

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Pei Zhao nodded, "Although the general is not a prince, his mother is also the eldest princess of Pingnan. She has long known that marriage is involuntary."

Xiang Nan also sighed.

As a disciple of the clan, although he can enjoy unimaginable glory and wealth, he is also born to be bound by endless rules and shackles.

What you should do, who you should marry, and which path you should take are all involuntarily, they are all arranged.

But compared to the life of ordinary people, Xiang Nan still prefers to be a disciple of the clan.

There is no need to struggle, glory and wealth will come. You don’t have to pick up girls, just girls who match your profile will come to your door. It is much better to be single than ordinary people who work hard all their lives and end up with nothing in the end.