Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4924: Central Plains belongs to Silla!
Seeing the two people's expressions change, Fang Jun smiled and comforted them, "It's just preparation for the worst case scenario. The situation may not be so bad. You two don't need to be nervous. It's better to be prepared. But you must pay close attention to the royal family's residences and beware of them making trouble. Once you find that the situation is not good, take decisive measures. I will take all the responsibility."

Cheng and Sun breathed a sigh of relief and agreed immediately.

No matter whether you are a civil official or a military general, it is extremely important to have a superior who is willing to take responsibility. You can act freely without worrying about being thrown out to calm the situation afterwards. It would be even better if this superior is a standing firm peak.

"Alright, pay attention to the situation in Chang'an. I will take people to patrol Furong Garden. If there is anything, you can find me there."

Cheng, Sun: "..."

Furong Garden is nothing more than a waterside pavilion in a manor, and it is all a private garden. What is there to patrol?
Are you going to patrol the bed of the Queen of Silla?
"Here."

Although he was complaining in his heart, he didn't dare to say a word and agreed honestly.

……

The city of Chang'an was not quiet on a snowy night. With the heavy snow falling, lights were lit in many neighborhoods. From time to time, people were wandering and looking around at the gates of the neighborhoods. Most of them were people in the neighborhood who were captured by the Jinwu Guards. Their families were anxious but helpless, so they sent people here to inquire about the latest news.

After all, even after the two mutinies by Zhangsun Wuji and Prince of Jin, there were no such large-scale arrests. No one knew what had gone wrong in the court.

But as time goes on, some news inevitably leaks out...

It turned out that there was something wrong with the building materials of Zhaoling? !
As a result, Chang'an was shaken and filled with indignation.

The prestige of Emperor Li II was almost unparalleled in the minds of officials and people in Chang'an. Even Emperor Gaozu, who launched an army to establish the Tang Dynasty, could not compare with him. This was not only created by a series of victories in foreign wars after Emperor Li II ascended the throne, but also by the pride and sense of identity that Emperor Li II's consistent national policy of "king at home and hegemony abroad" brought to the Tang people.

During the entire Zhenguan period, wars hardly stopped for a single day. This was a prime example of "warmongering" and a "political disorder" that was slandered by scholars and resisted by the people. "A country will surely perish if it loves war, no matter how big it is" is almost a golden saying that the Chinese people have believed in from ancient times to the present. Only a good emperor can "be gentle to the outside world and diligent at home." Although it was proud and expanded the territory to mobilize the whole country to conquer the Huns like Emperor Wu of Han did, the lives of the people in the country became increasingly difficult. Apart from those ambitious warmongers, who would be willing to live in such an environment?

The Tang Dynasty was different.

On land, the wars against Xueyantuo, Turks, Western Regions, Goguryeo, and even the Arabs lasted for many years. On the sea, the Royal Navy fought against the Japanese, Champa, the East, the South, and even the Arab navy across the oceans. The Royal Navy cut through the waves and sailed across the seven seas...

But after one war after another, unlike the time of Emperor Wu of Han when the treasury was empty, all industries were in decline, and the people were living in misery, instead, the more wars they fought, the richer they became, the more food they had, and the stronger their national strength became...

As for the common people, they do not understand the deeper national strategy, nor do they understand what the economic model is. They only know that the reason why the Tang Dynasty was not like the Han Dynasty, where national strength was declining and daily life was difficult, was because His Majesty Li II was stronger than Emperor Wu of Han!
Therefore, the general consensus is that Emperor Wu of Han is already a rare great ruler in history, but he is still one level lower than His Majesty Li Er. From ancient times to the present, the top of the "emperor" position, the only one who can compete with His Majesty Li Er is the "Emperor of All Ages" Qin Shihuang, and the rest are inferior...

Now, there are people who have tampered with the tombs of Emperor Li II and Empress Wende, and most of them are members of the royal family. How can we tolerate such acts of rebellion, disloyalty and treason?
The continuous victory in foreign wars led to an inevitable phenomenon, that is, the "martial spirit" in the whole society was extremely strong. How many people in Chang'an had never been to the battlefield, how many had never killed someone?
The Tang people are passionate!

When the tomb of the "wise and wise ruler" in their minds was desecrated, a feeling of anger quickly accumulated, spread, and then was vented. As a result, many people lit torches, threw them into the courtyards and roofs of the clan residences outside the courtyard walls, and then dispersed.

Many royal residences in Chang'an city caught fire and billowed thick smoke in the heavy snow.

Jingzhao Prefecture urgently dispatched patrol officers and yamen runners to put out the fire, and Jinwu guards rushed to the streets and alleys to suppress the situation...

a mess.

……

The brocade quilt flutters, the jade-like skin is fragrant, the red candles are lit and the wax flows, snowflakes fall on the window and are melted by the temperature in the house, leaving water marks and soaking in mist.

Jin Deman was a bit of a germaphobe. Even though he was exhausted after tossing and turning for a while, he still insisted on taking a thorough shower with the help of the maid. He also helped the man lying on the bed with his legs spread out to clean himself up. Then he let out a sigh of relief, climbed onto the bed and lay beside the man. He turned sideways to find a comfortable position, squinting his eyes slightly to enjoy the afterglow.

"Have you slept?"

"How is that possible? A good workout will relax your mind and make you feel relaxed. You can even fight for three hundred rounds!"

"Well, you are so majestic, invincible, and gifted. You are a rare man in the world... Hehe! Don't be so anxious all the time. It makes people feel that you have no other request except this matter. Please spend more time talking to me."

"The purpose of speaking is to communicate, and communication naturally needs to be in-depth. What could be more in-depth than this?"

"I'm afraid of you. Can I surrender?"

"How can you surrender just by talking? Well, it seems that it is possible..."

"Stop it! Ugh...it tastes weird."

"It has already been washed."

"Have you not heard that 'what is in your heart is reflected in your outside'? It shows that you are rotten to the core..."

……

The snowflakes hit the window, making a rustling sound, like the gurgling of a spring or the blooming of a night-blooming cereus.

Washed again.

Fang Jun put on his undershirt, went to the living room to light the candles, found a copy of "Laozi Zhilue" by Wang Bi, a mystic from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, on the bookshelf, lit the candles at the desk by the window, and sat down at the table to read it.

Jin Deman cleaned up and put on a silk dress, with her long hair tied up, a plump and graceful figure, and a beautiful face. She asked curiously, "Why don't you sleep, my dear?"

"There is a little chaos in Chang'an tonight. Some people might take risks. I can't sleep thinking about this, so I'll read a book to calm down."

Jin Deman asked someone to bring a few plates of cakes while boiling water to make tea. "Is it about the Wannian County Court's large-scale arrests in the city tonight?"

After all, he was once the ruler of a country. Even though all the people around him were lost because of Jin Famin and he was under the supervision of the "Hundred Cavalry Division", he still had the ability to quickly obtain information in Chang'an City.

"Ah."

Fang Jun put down the book, picked up a piece of cake and took a bite.

Putting the teacup next to him, Kindman sat next to him. The aroma of tea and the rich body fragrance combined into one was very refreshing.

"You Han people are really good at fighting among yourselves. It seems that it has never stopped since the day when history books were written."

Jin Deman wrinkled her nose coquettishly, seeming to be very disdainful.

"Oh," Fang Jun sneered, sneering at this statement: "It should be said that from the moment social hierarchy appeared, the pursuit of power has been engraved in human blood. The Han people are like this, so why are you Silla people any exception? The Han people are rich in nine states, thousands of miles of territory, and vast land and abundant resources. It is reasonable for them to fight with each other. Isn't it true that the small land of Silla, with few people and poor land, has also seen bloody changes in royal power throughout the dynasties? It can only be said that a small temple has a strong wind, and a shallow pond has many turtles."

Jin Deman was immediately dissatisfied, her eyes widened, and she retorted: "The Silla people are actually Han people. They are the descendants of those who migrated eastward to seek refuge from the struggles in the Central Plains during the Three Kingdoms period, so they inherited the Han people's nature of internal fighting."

Fang Jun was completely speechless, staring at the pretty woman in front of him in amazement. You couldn't possibly say "The Central Plains belongs to Silla people", right?

Your national character is truly consistent and has not changed over thousands of years...

Drinking tea and bickering, the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

After a long time, Jin Deman sighed slowly, looked at Fang Jun's profile, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Fang Junqi asked, "Your Majesty, you can say whatever you want, but do you need me to do your best for you?"

"Pooh!"

Jin Deman blushed and spat. She was well versed in Han culture and naturally knew the original meaning of "dog and horse labor". But ever since Fang Jun misinterpreted this idiom, she couldn't bear to look at it...

“Tell me, can I go back to Silla one day?”

"homesick?"

Fang Jun suddenly realized.

Although Silla was a barbarian country, it was influenced by Han culture, and its feelings of "homesickness" and "homeland" were no different from those of the Han people. As the queen of Silla, she had no choice but to submit to the Tang Dynasty and leave her homeland, so it was normal for her to feel homesick from time to time.

"Yes, I have been away from my hometown for a long time. I don't know whether the people in my hometown have enough food and clothing, and whether they have houses to live in during the severe winter... I can't help but miss them. If I can go back and take a look, I will have no regrets in this life."

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes were filled with resentment.

Fang Jun took a sip of tea, thought about it, and said with embarrassment: "This...I'm afraid it's not easy. The ministers who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty must be strictly controlled, otherwise it would be like letting a tiger go back to the mountains and causing trouble for the rest of his life. However, if you wait until Your Majesty gives birth and leave your child as a hostage in the Tang Dynasty, I can try to persuade Your Majesty to give you a hand, which is not impossible."

"really?"

"Of course I take it seriously. Otherwise, even if Your Majesty can pass that test, the entire court will surely rise up in opposition."

Everything is afraid of "convention". It seems that there is no problem for Queen Seondeok to return home, but once the trip is made, the chiefs of other Turkic, Xueyantuo and other ethnic groups will also ask to go back to their homeland to visit. Will you agree or not?

Jin Deman's beautiful eyes sparkled, she bit her lips gently with her pearly teeth, blushed and whispered: "Then I'll trouble you to work hard, my lord. If you can give birth to a child as soon as possible, I will be very grateful."

Fang Jun laughed and said, "I will do my best to serve you and serve you like a dog or a horse!"

Jin Deman said with a slight frown: "Can you please not use this idiom? You have no shame."

Fang Jun shouted: "Who is so happy and happy every time?"

"Oh, stop it!"

Kindman couldn't stand this shameless man, so he stood up and took his hand to the bedroom.

Fang Jun followed closely, taking off his clothes as he walked, and by the time he reached the bed he was completely naked. He wanted to take advantage of the fact that it was still dark, so he could "work hard"...

……

After daybreak, the heavy snow continued to fall with no sign of stopping.

When the people of Chang'an walked out of their homes and saw the soldiers of the Jinwu Guard clearing the snow on the streets with tools in their hands, they all joined in.

(End of this chapter)