Fu Tang

Li Congjia is no longer the same as before, obedient and only listens to the superficial meaning, almost as soon as Queen Zhong speaks, he knows that there must be a deep meaning behind it.

What he didn't expect was that Li Jing and Empress Zhong were so impatient, and the thought of subjugation would have dealt a heavy blow to them. Even if they arrived in Anning City, they still felt that it was not their territory, so they had to do something here. Just leave your mark.

Li Congjia said with a smile: "My father and mother are here, won't it be miserable? Don't worry, father and mother. After a while, I will choose some good families to serve your elders. It will be more lively then."

Empress Zhong smiled a little embarrassedly, she didn't mean that.

It's just that it's obviously not suitable to continue talking about this question now. After thinking about it, she felt that she was also in a daze and shouldn't be looking for Li Congjia.

So a few days later, after the rest was almost over, Queen Zhong brought up the old matter with Zhou Ehuang again. When talking to her son, Queen Zhong was more gentle, but she was not so tolerant to her daughter-in-law. She directly asked: "You We have been married to Liu Lang for many years, why do we still only have Da Lang as a child?"

Zhou Ehuang was stunned for a moment, this...how should she answer?

From her natal family to her husband's family, everyone is worried about this issue. Li Congjia only has one son, which is very dangerous. Who doesn't like more children and more blessings?

Zhou Ehuang's heart was broken, and he said directly: "Mr. Lang is busy with everything now, and he doesn't often come to the backyard."

If he doesn't get close to me himself, can I use force?

Zhou Ehuang felt that his reasons were sufficient, but Empress Zhong frowned and said, "Didn't you choose beauties for Liu Lang?"

Zhou Ehuang: ...

She really never thought that the former Li Congjia was her husband, and of course she didn't want her husband to spoil other women, but now this Li Congjia... Zhou Ehuang has gotten used to not getting in trouble with him, and worrying about his own son every day is not enough, Who cares what woman Li Congjia likes.

However, in the eyes of Empress Zhong, this is Zhou Ehuang's own occupation of Li Congjia, unable to give birth to children and not allowing others to have children.

However, considering that she gave birth to a son for the Li family, Empress Zhong just said: "It's not a good reputation to be jealous. Even if you are in the Western Regions, don't indulge yourself. Forget it, don't worry about this matter."

Zhou Ehuang left in a fit of anger, and she didn't care if she didn't care!

Therefore, when Li Congjia came to greet him again, he received a knowing blow: Queen Zhong asked him what kind of beauties he likes!

Li Congjia said that Shi Xueting was like that, but he stopped the car in time, and just said: "The Tang Dynasty has suffered heavy losses, and it is a great shame to be out of the Western Regions. My son just wants to get rid of the shame. How can I choose a beauty?" Woolen cloth?"

When this matter was brought up, Empress Zhong felt depressed. Although she was still an empress now, and there were people around her to serve her, her living standard was much worse than before. Naturally, she felt unbalanced. Of course she wanted to go back!

When Li Congjia said this, it was really difficult for her to answer, but Li Jing said: "It is not a delay to cultivate one's morality and the Qi family to govern the country and the world. Even if the Qi family is still above the state, you should not refuse. The kids are fine."

Li Congjia realized it in an instant. Originally, he also thought that Li Jing and Queen Zhong were concerned about his heirs, but he never thought that they were binding interest groups.

I said before that this piece of land was brought down by Li Congjia. At most, it can be counted as Zhou Zong, plus Han Yu and a few young people. Because there are juniors who need to use it, so Han Xizai is not worried about bringing them here. They sent their children and grandchildren here before. After all, it is a statement.

But more ministers didn't think of this, and they didn't even know that Li Congjia still had a piece of land here, and they were newcomers at this time, although they didn't lack anything, they couldn't sit still.

However, if you want to enter the power center of Anning City rashly, you can't do it directly, so you can only take a roundabout route, what should you do?Then send the girl in the family to Yue Wang's mansion. Marriage is the best way to surrender.

However, Li Congjia was not happy. He was willing to bring Zhou Ehuang and Li Zhongyu with him in order to silence others. He also has a wife and son, so he will not be urged to marry again, right?

I never expected that this time, instead of urging the marriage, everyone started urging him to take a concubine!

Li Congjia's expression calmed down: "Father said yes, I will consider this matter." After speaking, he excused that there were still things to deal with, let Li Jing and Queen Zhong take a good rest, and left.

Unfortunately, just as he left the Hanyuan Hall where he used to live, he received the news that Li Hongji had returned.

Li Hongji must have visited his parents when he came back. As for the resurrection of the dead prince, everyone agreed not to mention it, as if it never happened.

Li Congjia rushed to meet Li Hongji before he came over, and the first thing he said was: "Sister-in-law and nephews are all fine, they have been placed with you, and you can see what you need later and tell me."

Li Hongji said with a pale face, "I'm sorry to trouble you."

Li Congjia shook his head, hesitated for a while and said: "I'm afraid Dad will make some difficult demands, you don't want to accept them, he will do whatever he says, and we can discuss it when we come back."

Li Hongji's complexion was a little gloomy, he didn't want to see Li Jing at all now, but seeing him was not enough, if the word filial piety was suppressed, he would lose his reputation.

Li Congjia patted him on the shoulder and didn't follow him to the Hanyuan Hall. Logically speaking, this was not right, but at this moment he was really not in the mood to deal with Li Hongji.

When Li Congjia arrived at Xuanzheng Hall, he found three familiar faces—Han Xizai, Song Qiqiu and Xu Xuan.

Because they had sons as bridges, they were the first Southern Tang officials who had private contact with Li Congjia.

When Li Congjia saw them, he smiled and said: "Thank you for waiting for a long time. Zaizhi just came back and went to visit the saint's wife. Let's discuss things first."

Although it is a matter of discussion, it does not really bring up major issues. It just talks about some planning issues in the city. Li Jing brought a lot of people this time, especially some ministers with no foundation. Said that Han Xizai and the others are all here, and their original disciples and old students will naturally come with them.

Anning City itself is not small, but many family members of Tiance Army and Anning Army have been resettled before, so the houses in the city are a bit stretched. In the outer city, it is equivalent to being far away from the political center of Anning City. Naturally, no one wants to go there, so who will be resettled there is also the focus of discussion.

Originally, these were discussed by Li Congjia with Zhou Zong and Tian Wen, but when Han Xi brought them over, Li Congjia did not avoid it, and asked openly how to arrange it.

Han Xizai didn't answer but asked, "I see many vacant houses on the street. Why?"

Li Congjia said frankly: "Those are commercial buildings. Anning City will not be closed forever, and will open sooner or later. There will also be businessmen coming and going here, and those houses are just prototypes. There is nothing in them. It is impossible to live there. .”

Han Xizai and the others began to think about which of their old disciples could be put outside. It was obviously unrealistic to squeeze them all in the city.

But Li Congjia changed the subject and said: "When dealing with things in the past, I often complained to the chief assistant that there were too few capable people. Now that a few people have come here, it can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need. I can't let a few people work for me for nothing. Those who want to pay some salaries, the positions in the cabinet are reserved for you."

Han Xizai and the others had already communicated with Zhou Zong before, and they all knew that Li Congjia had set up a cabinet organization. Strictly speaking, this organization was regarded as one of the highest power organizations, because when major decisions were made, a meeting was required to discuss with the cabinet.

Li Congjia simply handed over the position of secondary assistant to Han Xizai, while Song Qiqiu and Xu Xuan were both group assistants.

The three of them were either satisfied or dissatisfied with this arrangement. They were satisfied because the status of the cabinet was high enough. Although it was a pity that they did not become the chief assistant, Han Xizai and the others could not ask Li Congjia to depose Zhou Zong and respect one of them as the chief assistant.

The reason for dissatisfaction is that this institution does not have real power in the true sense, and now the six ministers are basically vacant, but Li Congjia insists on not letting go, and does not say who will come.

Several people discussed the arrangement of the people, and at this time Li Hongji also came from the harem to the front court.

Seeing Li Hongji's strange expression, Li Congjia's heart moved, but he didn't ask any further questions, he just said: "Brother is the chief executive now."

Just this one sentence, no other explanation is needed, Han Xizai and the others know that this is set up for restraint, but they don't have any idea, after all, Li Hongji was already the prime minister before they came, so it can be said that he must restrain First of all, it is to contain Zhou Zong, and secondly, they have no foundation.

After the discussion was almost over, Li Congjia stayed for a meal, and Li Hongji looked very absent-minded during the dinner. Originally, Li Congjia wanted to wait for Han Xizai and the others to leave, and then leave Li Hongji for questioning.

But now everyone can see that Li Hongji's state is not right, so Li Congjia could only ask, "Brother, what's on your mind? Why are you so unhappy?"

Li Hongji was silent for a while, did not answer, but asked, "Where does Liulang live now?"

Li Congjia originally lived in the Hanyuan Hall, which was the main hall, but when Li Jing and Queen Zhong came, the Hanyuan Hall was let out. Not only that, the Hanliang Hall where Emperor Zhou E lived was also let out.

Li Congjia was a little confused but still said: "I have been resting in the Xuanzheng Hall for the past two days."

There is a side hall next to the Xuanzheng Hall for him to rest temporarily, and there is another side hall for the ministers to rest. It is conceivable that such a side hall is not comfortable to live in.

However, Li Congjia had no choice. According to the rules of the Southern Tang Dynasty, he was an adult prince and should live in the prince's mansion, but the city lord's mansion was originally his.

Logically speaking, at worst, he should also live in the East Palace, but now his status is a bit embarrassing, the serious prince should be Li Congshan, even if it is not Li Congshan, it should be Li Hongji, it has never been Li Congjia, he lacks someone who can live in the East Palace identity.

But Li Jingming knew this, but still didn't say anything, which made Li Congjia feel a little cold.

Li Hongji's complexion was a bit complicated, he sighed and said, "I'll write a letter later, please father re-establish the crown prince."

Li Congjia looked at Li Hongji in surprise, but before he could say anything, Li Hongji said with a serious face: "Now that the Tiance Army is fighting outside, Anning City must not be chaotic, if there is chaos in Anning City, this battle will probably be lost. "

Of course Li Congjia knew this truth, if he hadn't estimated that Shi Xueting was still leading the army to fight, he would have already started to think of ways to take Li Jing off the ground.

However, the collision between the old forces and the new forces will inevitably lead to a bloodbath. Li Congjia did not dare to take this risk, so even if Li Jing wanted to put women in his backyard, he endured it and did not go head-on. Tang Lai's officials also tried their best to appease them, but they just didn't want trouble in the rear.

Han Xizai and the others also knew what was going on, but they couldn't make a statement. They needed to observe again.

Li Congjia suddenly said: "By the way, ask the Ministry of Industry to survey the terrain and choose two places. I want to rebuild Tiance Mansion."

Rebuild Tiance Mansion?

Is Li Congjia going to move out from the City Lord's Mansion?

Everyone knows that he still has the title of Admiral Tiance, but...how can this work?Zhou Zong was a little impatient, once he left the City Lord's Mansion, it would not be easy to come back.

Li Congjia seemed to have seen Zhou Zong's thoughts, and explained: "In the past, most of Tiance's soldiers lived in the inner city, but now the inner city is overcrowded, and they are all noble people. It is not suitable for them to live in again, but we can't let them come back from the battle. Afterwards, there is not even a place to live, so it is time to rebuild the Tiance Mansion."

Okay, you can do whatever you want, as long as you don't stay in Tiance Mansion.

Han Xizai smiled and said nothing. They all knew about Tiance Mansion, but they didn't take it seriously. They always thought that it was created by Li Congjia's integration of some remnants of defeated generals, but his ambition could be seen from the name.

After dinner, Li Congjia received a message from Zhou Ehuang, it is said that Empress Zhong had already started to visit the young ladies from older families who came with her.

This obviously did not take Li Congjia's implicit refusal to heart!

Li Congjia's face was full of anger, Zhou Ye at the side saw it, hesitated a little and said: "The lady of the saint has nothing to do, so she is very concerned about the city lord."

This sentence is wonderful. Doesn't having nothing to do mean being marginalized?

In Li Jing's vision, he also came here to be the master, to be the emperor. Although the territory is a bit small, it is not unbearable, as long as the country is not subjugated.

However, Li Congjia did not hand over the power to his father. There is still a big difference.

It's hard for Li Jing to say that he can work immediately without taking a break. He originally wanted to give Li Congjia some advice, and then gradually gain the right to speak, and then let his own people gradually enter the court, master the six departments, and replace Li Congjia's people little by little.

Li Jing was very unimpressed with Li Congjia's way of employing people, let's see who he employs?Can both women and monks lead soldiers and fight?What nonsense!

Li Congjia suppressed the anger in his heart, and said helplessly: "There is nothing to make them not bored now."

These days, he strictly controls all the political affairs in his hands, and those news have never entered the harem. Now Li Jing probably knows a part of Li Congjia's territory, and he doesn't even know what the whole city of Anning looks like. How could he not be in a hurry?

Who would like to be the Supreme Emperor if he could be the emperor himself?

Zhou Ye said in a low voice: "I heard that there are a little less people serving around the lady of the saint. It is better for the city lord to choose more servants."

Li Congjia's first reaction after hearing this was to object. He was just about to say that there are only a few people in Anning City, so where can we find so many people?

And according to the regulations, people from the Western Regions are not allowed, and people from the Central Plains are needed, not only people from the Central Plains, but also good family members!

Now most of the Central Plains people in Anning City are from the military. Under Li Congjia's series of reforms, the lives of the soldiers have improved a lot. Let it go, by then getting married will be a problem!

But soon Li Congjia understood the hidden meaning in Zhou Ye's words, which was to use this opportunity to arouse public resentment!

Anyway, Li Congjia was chosen for Li Jing and the others. As long as he showed some helplessness, those people would only resent Li Jing.

After all, when he didn't come, everything in Anning City was fine, but when they came, it immediately became a mess, and they wanted to rob someone's daughter and go to the city lord's mansion to serve others!

Even Li Congjia diverged a bit. If there are court ladies, do we need some eunuchs?

There were no eunuchs in Anning City before, and Li Congjia's harem... was almost equivalent to no eunuchs. Most of the people working in the harem were some strong servants.

If eunuchs are added, Li Congjia is almost certain that Li Jing is going to be finished. If there are a few families he dislikes involved in this, it will be even more perfect.

It's just that this matter is not easy to control. Li Congjia glanced at Zhou Ye, and after thinking about it, he knew that it was not his idea. It must be Zhou Zong. It's just that Zhou Zong couldn't talk about it directly. He, the chief assistant, took the initiative to raise this matter. , Whether it has connotation or not, it is easy for people to misunderstand him.

Li Congjia stroked his chin and said, "This matter... it's better to ask the lady to come forward."

Zhou Ye breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Li Congjia would not understand these words because his father knew the city lord. At that time, Zhou Zong said that Li Congjia must understand.

Li Congjia turned around and went to Jinhualuo to look for Zhou Ehuang. Now she also lived here temporarily, and her wife left with her husband. Li Congjia didn't have a decent place to live, so she could only find a similar place.

Li Congjia told Zhou Ehuang that Zhou Ehuang did not have any political sensitivity. Fortunately, Zhou Zong asked his wife to come over to ventilate in advance. She understood Li Congjia's meaning almost immediately. There are so many, there is almost no room for Li Jing to maneuver.

She was a little startled, but still nodded and said: "Your Majesty, leave this matter to me."

It's okay if Zhou Ehuang refuses to agree. If Li Congjia loses power, she and Li Zhongyu will not be able to think about it!

Li Congjia sighed. If he wanted to deal with Li Jing, he could only do so softly. In fact, if Li Jing was counted according to his historical lifespan, he basically didn't have two years to live, and he was still in a state of pampering in Jiangnan.

Now that he has experienced the great migration from the south to the northwest, his physical condition... is really hard to say.

Just when Li Congjia was thinking about Li Jing's physical condition, Li Jing fell ill in good time.

Not only Li Jing, but many people who came with him were also sick. After all, this is a plateau, and there are many people who are not used to the plateau climate. Li Jing's illness also made Li Congjia quite distressed.

Before, he was busy dealing with political affairs, but now besides being busy with political affairs, he has to attend to the sick every day!

Li Congjia decisively asked Zhou Ehuang to use the excuse of the saint's illness to start a wide selection of court ladies. As for the eunuchs... there is no need to really do it, just let the wind out.

All of a sudden, one stone stirred up a thousand waves. Except for the little ladies of some big families, the little ladies of other ordinary families were all trembling, for fear of being selected into the mansion to serve others.

Zhou Ehuang first selected from the bandits who followed Li Congjia the first time. Many of them were not willing to fight. Seeing that they had meritorious service, Li Congjia tolerantly allowed some of them to return to the lives of ordinary people.

These people had a better life in the Western Regions than in Jiangnan. As a result, a thunderbolt came from the blue, and their daughters and sisters were about to be selected into the mansion to serve others!

In fact, the people around Li Congjia and Zhou Ehuang were also selected from these people before, but these people are more accepting of this couple, and they don't need a lot of people, and they won't hold them down. At the marriageable age, Zhou Ehuang would still find a way to solve it for them - there are quite a few bachelors in the Tiance Mansion, and they have a bright future and money in their hands, so they can be considered good candidates.

Although the people who have to serve are the parents of the city lord, it is terrifying to choose thousands of people to go in at once, and to follow the rules of the palace.

There were gradually discordant voices outside the city lord's mansion. At this time, Zhou Ehuang fueled the flames by letting out the news that eunuchs were needed, and the whole Anning City was about to explode—this was much more serious than choosing a palace lady.

Li Congjia took advantage of Li Jing's illness to plot against him, and wanted him to be an emperor with peace of mind, writing poems and lyrics every day, listening to music and watching dances.

As a result, Li Jing was not willing to do this, even when he was sick, he refused to stop. When the ministers went to see him, Li Jing said in front of everyone: "The East Palace is not a blessing for the community."

Li Congjia:! ! ! !What are you going to do? !

The author has something to say: In fact, Li Jing is a person who feels that he has no skills. In the early years, he took advantage of the shadow left by Li Min to expand the country's land area, and then the whole person swelled up. After meeting Chai Rong, he found that He can occupy such a large territory entirely because none of those people can fight!After being hit by Chai Rong one after another, he became wilted, and this person is still a bit of an ostrich, which can be seen from the fact that he asked himself to be the lord of the country, but asked the prince to take effect after he succeeds to the throne←_←