After years of development, the Tang Dynasty was not only a military strength.

The political and economic development has not been put down.

Especially now, Li Longji is not as extravagant as he later. He is not only not extravagant in life, but also extremely frugal.

He specifically stipulated that ministers under the third rank and those under the inner palace should not wear jewelry made of gold and jade, and ordered that pearls and jade be mined and beautiful, which changed the extravagance of the harem since Wu Zetian.

Of course, economic development is not achieved through savings.

Since Li Longji has gained real power, he has built 26 water conservancy departments and has also developed military farms across the country. The exhibition of agricultural production has caused the grain from government warehouses in various places to accumulate as many as mountains.

The handicraft industry is also particularly good. The silk weaving industry has many varieties of colors and high technology. Jingde's celadon, Xing kiln's white porcelain and Tang Sancai have also appeared in the ceramic industry, which are dazzling.

According to the latest records of the court, the prices of rice dumplings in various places range from thirteen cents, and the prices of rice dumplings in Qingqi Valley reach five cents. There is no precious thing in the world, even rice dumplings in two capitals can reach less than twenty cents, thirty-two cents in the face, and 210 cents in one piece of silk.

It shows that at this moment, grain and cloth are rich in output, low prices and luxuriant business.

As long as the people in the world are not disabled or lazy, they can have no worries about food and clothing.

This wealthy life has improved the people's own ideological awareness and begun to care about national affairs.

As Confucius said, "If you are poor, you will be able to protect yourself; if you are successful, you will be able to help the world."

Just like Guan Zhong’s famous saying, “If the granaries are full, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.”

As the capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an was the core of the entire empire, and the scene of prosperity was even more vivid.

The people are also more willing to praise such a glorious dynasty and sincerely proud of being in this era.

When the Khan Sulu, who was riding the pride of the Hexi Longyou soldiers, sent to Chang'an, the enthusiastic people organized themselves to watch.

They looked at the heroic Tang soldiers, the clown-like Tukhan and the tribe-leaders.

The excited people shouted at the victory of the Tang Dynasty.

There were all kinds of praise and discussion in the crowd, one after another.

A literati said with some excitement: "My Taizong Dynasty had Duke Wei, who destroyed Xiaoliang, defeated Fugong, destroyed Turks, and determined Tuyuhun; Emperor Gaozong Dynasty had Duke Xing, who destroyed the three kingdoms in the past and after, and all captured his lord alive; and now there was Duke Pei of Datang, who was invincible and invincible. Not only did he recover the lost territory, but he also captured the Khan of Turks and Tuqishi to Chang'an. It is God who blessed my Tang Dynasty!"

A burly man next to him who had never known each other echoed loudly: "That's true. Think about it many years ago, Tubo planned to invade the land of Hexi Jiuqu, and he has been invading all year round. The Turks have ulterior motives and invaded our borders... There are also Tuqishi, Gelulu, Uighur and other tribes, who are also eyeing our Tang Dynasty. But after Duke Pei abandoned his literature and joined the military, he was in the northwest Da'an. Tubo defeated consecutive battles and retreated to the mountains, like a broken-ridge dog with a tail between his tail. Gelulu, Uighur even shook his tail and surrendered and became a subordinate of our country. As for Turks, Tuqishi, hehe, Khan would capture the saints and dance... Haha, it's a pleasure to think about it, and it's a big white."

Someone said, "Duke Wei is my military god of the Tang Dynasty, Duke Xing is my war god of the Tang Dynasty, what is Duke Pei?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately shouted: "The unparalleled sword saint in the world!"

When a group of people agreed, someone said, "It should be the unparalleled sword saint marshal in the world."

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Listening to the praises of the people around him to Pei Min, a middle-aged scholar in a luxurious carriage couldn't help but snorted: "The view of fools is a group of fools who know nothing, but it's ridiculous."

Next to the middle-aged scholar, there was a young man who was very pretty and had a pair of flexible eyes, but his face was particularly pale and a little cold.

After hearing the middle-aged scholar's words, the young man said softly: "It is indeed an ignorant foolish people. Pei Min has achieved his achievements today, and it is all my support of my father. Without my father, how could he be like Pei Min today? They only know how to praise Pei Min, but not his father, and they are really ignorant. The father trusts Pei Min too much, which will cause today's situation. If he is alone as the emperor, this matter will never be allowed to happen."

The young man uttered a father and a lonely man, and naturally he was a member of the royal family.

He is Li Longji's third son, Li Sisheng.

Li Sisheng had a miserable life and almost killed Li Longji in his womb.

Li Sisheng's mother was a prominent family in the Guanlong area from the Hongnong Yang family. When she married Li Longji, Li Longji had just been enthroned as the crown prince.

At that time, Li Longji and Princess Taiping were tense.

Li Longji was very afraid of Princess Taiping, so he was worried that Princess Taiping would take advantage of the situation. Like Princess Yang Yong during Emperor Wen of Sui and Li Chengqian during Emperor Taizong of Tang, he was the excuse that the prince was indulging in the misfortune of being unable to take on a great responsibility. So he ordered people to find abortion pills and planned to abort all pregnant wives and concubines and strangle them into their mother's womb.

At that time, Yang happened to be pregnant shortly after he became the target of medication.

Fortunately, Li Longji did not make the final decision, and Li Sisheng was able to save it.

Because the Crown Princess Wang had no queen, Yang was only the Crown Prince's concubine. Yang realized that the shift was under the princess and did not dare to enjoy the joy of being a mother alone, so he handed over Li Sisheng to Wang to raise him.

Wang was later Queen Wang.

Empress Wang was virtuous and kind, and she loved Li Sisheng very much. However, the special favor of Wu Jieyu made Empress Wang unable to take care of herself, especially after the false accusation incident, Empress Wang and Li Longji had no marriage between her.

Li Sisheng left his biological mother since childhood, and his adoptive mother and biological father have various reasons, and his relationship is in disagreement.

Li Sisheng's temperament is also cold and withdrawn, and he feels cynical.

The middle-aged scholar beside him was his mentor, Huang Fu Bin, a famous scholar of the generation.

Huangfu Bin was extremely famous in Chang'an, so he was able to serve in Jixian Academy.

In his early years, he studied under Li Yong and was guided by Li Yong to learn, and he achieved today's success.

However, Li Yong relied on his seniority and angrily criticized the unruly Li Bai, which made Li Bai notorious.

Pei Min came forward for his disciple and wrote an eternal article, which made Li Yong humiliate himself.

Li Yong's unknown past also showed off due to the significant increase in exposure.

Li Yong has become a greedy man who seeks fame and is despised by the world from a famous scholar.

For some reason, Huangfu Bin hated Pei Min very much. Seeing that the people of Chang'an admired Pei Min so much, he couldn't help but clamored for a few words, but he didn't want to make Li Si have the same thoughts and even said ambitious words like "I am the emperor."

Others said this was a ruthless act, but Li Sisheng was Li Longji's third son and the adopted son of Queen Wang.

He was the second heir to the Tang Dynasty, but his words were not considered a rebellious statement.

Huangfu Bin looked at the thirteen-year-old boy in front of him with a little shock, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, the cheers around were even more grand.

Huangfu Bin lifted the curtain and looked out: a heroic young general walked at the front of the team. He was wearing a white robe and riding a bright red war horse, holding a huge Fangtian painting halberd in his hand, leading elite soldiers to press the prisoners through them.

Li Sisheng looked at the young general who was dissatisfied with the twentieth crown curiously and said, "He is the Wang Zhongsi who resisted 50,000 Tubo with 4,000 soldiers? Sure enough, he is a talented person..."

Huangfu Bin only hated Pei Min, and did not take off his anger at Wang Zhongsi without any extra wrath, saying, "The tiger father has no dog son, it is nothing more than this. In the past, his father Wang Haibin became famous in battle, but now his tiger son is better than Lan. This son was deeply loved by His Majesty, and praised him as Huo Qubing, and even thought of taking him as a fake son. But because his mother was still alive, he couldn't bear to see him losing his father and leaving his mother, so he asked Pei Min to take care of him. Now, Your Majesty heard that he was young and made great contributions and personally ordered him to come to the capital to see him."

After a pause, he tried to say, "This son is not as young as the youngest, and with such achievements, his future prospects are limitless. If he can get help..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Sisheng suddenly glanced at him.

Huangfu Bin's voice stopped abruptly, and he felt that his spine was cold. His eyes were full of warnings of coldness and his evil spirit was extremely strong, and his pores were scared. How could Li Sisheng have such evil spirit at such a young age?

Another monster appeared among the Li family?

Huangfu Bin muttered coldly in his heart.

Li Sisheng said calmly: "Although the Lone King is young, he has his own opinions on everything and cannot tolerate others' clamor. Mr. is the Lone King's academic teacher, and the Lone King respects it. But if Mr. compares the Lone King with my stupid second brother, he would be very wrong."

Huangfu Bin hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "I understand!"

He really had this idea in his heart. The current prince's nature had already been understood by everyone.

A real person is very easy to trust others and believes in what he teaches.

If Li Sisheng became the crown prince, would it be like the present crown prince?

This idea was abolished by Li Sisheng.

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Wang Zhongsi led the prisoners all the way to Chengtian Gate. Facing the Emperor of Tang on the city tower, Wang Zhongsi presented the prisoners.

Li Longji was most happy with the excellence. When he saw Shi Khan, the Tukha who was scattered across the northwest, kneeling in front of him, his vanity was infinitely satisfied.

He smiled at Gao Lishi beside him and said, "I finally realized what Emperor Gaozong felt!"

Compared to Li Shimin, the immediate emperor, Li Zhi is undoubtedly a dark-hearted Emperor Wenzhi.

However, with the generals such as Su Dingfang and Xue Rengui, Li Zhi lived in the palace, and various martial arts achievements came.

Li Longji feels the same now. He lives in the deep palace and seems to have nothing to do. Whenever there is something strange about the border, he only needs a command to mobilize troops, and Pei Min will handle it properly.

Li Longji was not worried at all about this. On the one hand, he did have a special trust in Pei Min.

On the other hand, it is also his personal nature.

Li Longji's nature of being very fond of merit was far superior to Li Shimin, Li Zhi, and even any emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

He was extremely tolerant of Bians who could make contributions and Bians who could give him a face. Even because of this indulgence, some Bians who were often disregarded the overall situation, killed good people and acted as a tyrant, and acted as a blessing.

Pei Min is trusted by him and can bring him supreme imperial glory.

Together, Li Longji's trust in him is better than his trust in Wang Zhongsi in history.

Gao Lishi was a roundworm in Li Longji's belly. He knew the meaning of this Emperor of Tang Dynasty and responded: "That is because His Majesty is a great blessing and good at identifying and employing people. Only when he is not as good as Xue Na and Guo Yuanzhen, he can promote invincible generals."

Li Longji stroked his beard lightly, making Gao Lishi feel very comfortable, and said, "I have promoted so many generals, and Jingyuan is the one that really satisfyes me. Although Zhang Shougui has frequent good news, good news comes almost every month. But the twenty battle reports from the Northeast are not as good as Jingyuan's. Fighting Tubo, beheading his marshal, attacking the Turks, capturing his king alive, and fighting Tuqishi are also capturing his king alive. In the future, he may capture the king of the Dashi Kingdom, and that will give me a face."

He accepted the prisoners with satisfaction and specially invited Wang Zhongsi to the side hall of Wude Hall to speak.

"My minister, Wang Zhongsi, pays homage to Your Majesty..."

Wang Zhongsi respectfully bowed to Li Longji to greet him.

Li Longji Changsheng laughed and walked quickly to the vicinity, pointing around and asking, "Do you remember this?"

Wang Zhongsi said: "I will remember that this is the partial hall of Wude Hall, and it is the first time I met with Your Majesty."

Li Longji sighed and said with emotion: "Yes, I remember clearly. It should be the second year of Kaiyuan that the Wude Hall held a celebration banquet. At that time, your father had just passed away, and I saw you in this partial palace. Remember that you were still so big at that time..." He gestured, on his lower abdomen, and then looked at Wang Zhongsi, who was as tall as he was, and he said: "I have to pass by me now. At that time, your father was harmed by treacherous slander, and I can't let go of it today. Now that you have achieved such success, I am deeply pleased."
To be continued...