As August 8th is getting closer, the Tang Dynasty has become less and less day by day. This empire that has created countless glory and glory will eventually pass away.

The Hanlin Academy recently received a task, which was given to them by Regent Zhang Chao.

Revise history for this empire that is about to die.

Throughout the ages, the latter dynasty has compiled history for the previous dynasty.

Comprehensive history is also a conclusion on a dynasty and the emperors of that dynasty.

Fang Xuanling is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and is also the president of the Hanlin Academy. He will be the editor-in-chief of this history. The Tang Dynasty has only been established for more than 20 years, and he is a personal experience. He is very familiar with the Tang Dynasty, and he even knows the three kings of the Tang Dynasty very well.

But when he opened the scroll and lifted the pen, he didn't know where to start writing.

How should he evaluate this empire?

"Glory belongs to the Tang Dynasty, and greatness belongs to China."

This is the reply from the Regent Zhang Chao to him after he asked him for help. This will also be the tone of this Tang history. As the monarch of the new dynasty in the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Chao did not ask him to attack and slander the Tang Dynasty.

The founding emperor Li Yuan's far-sighted vision, his hiding strength and maintaining a low-key attitude were all full of strategic vision. This is a very remarkable emperor. If it weren't for him, the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty would have lasted longer. It was this emperor who quickly ended the turmoil at the end of the Sui Dynasty and stabilized the world.

Of course, Li Shimin was even more successful. He implemented new policies such as feudal division, promoting industry and commerce, and reforming imperial examinations, allowing the Central Plains to quickly recover from the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and achieved unprecedented prosperity in just over a decade, expanding countless territory. This was an amazing monarch.

Even Chengqian has the merit of protecting the Dharma and has made great contributions to China.

Zhang Chao's only requirement for this Tang history is to be true, comprehensive, and not lose bias. Although the Tang Dynasty was short-lived, it was as great as Qin and Sui. They were a great dynasty.

Although the three emperors each have their own shortcomings, such as Li Yuan pursued balance too much, not only played balance in the court, but also played balance among his sons, but in the end he personally caused the sons' bloodshed Xuanwu Sect, and he could only abdicate in disgrace. The restoration several years later made his reputation even more ruined.

Li Shimin was also a great monarch. Although he was usurped the throne by force, he was able to accept advice after he succeeded to the throne and was very enlightened. He insisted on implementing the new policy and used the feudal system to inspire the soldiers to expand their territory, allowing the Tang Dynasty to sweep the surrounding areas and expand the territory for thousands of miles.

The empire was strong and prosperous, and the people lived a prosperous life.

However, later he became obsessed with the art of immortality in the alchemy stone. His thoughts changed and he acted against others, which was unwilling to the world. He was defeated to the end in the war of protecting the Dharma and was eventually exiled to America.

Chengqian was also a young and promising emperor, but he wanted to centralize power.

Everyone has their greatness and their lack of vision. Their greatness has created the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

Glorious, great.

No matter how many posthumous beauty words are, they are not many for the Tang Dynasty.

But in the end, such a powerful empire was not destroyed by the hands of foreign tribes, but was replaced in this bloodless coup.

In a few days, the Chinese Empire will be established on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. Regent Zhang Chao will also become the founding emperor of the empire. Fang Xuanling will also become the Grand Secretary of the new empire.

In fact, except for a different emperor, this new empire is still a continuation of the Tang Dynasty.

Just like the Tang Dynasty was a continuation of the Sui Dynasty back then.

Even the Chinese Empire was simpler and easier to replace the Tang Dynasty. Except for Changsun Wuji and others exiled overseas with the emperor, they did not even shed a drop of blood.

The Supreme Emperor Li Shimin once saw the danger caused by the feudal system. The princes had the strength to challenge the court. He wanted to abolish the feudal division and then centralize power. But the princes were no longer willing. He wanted to suppress industry and commerce and suppress those powerful capitalists, but those people refused.

He thought he could defeat them, but in the end he was defeated, and even the one who carried the flag was his prince.

He once realized that the imperial power was threatened, and he wanted to centralize power and rule, but the elders refused to hand over power. He wanted to fight, but in the end he lost the throne.

Zhang Chao, who was the strongest and always popular, finally came to the forefront and became independent in the Tang Dynasty. However, Li Shimin and Li Chengqian and his son were unwilling to let go, but Zhang Chao gave up a lot of power.

Willing to make laws, establish constitutions, and limit imperial power.

This is simply unprecedented.

Although Zhang Chao has not yet been praised as emperor, it is indeed very popular. The people do remember the good of the Tang Dynasty in their hearts, but everyone is more looking forward to welcoming Zhang Chao's new dynasty.

This is a truly amazing result.

Writing Tang history for more than 20 years.

With such a short decades of history, how can we reflect his greatness and glory, and how can we write down the reason why he is extremely powerful but collapsed, so that future generations can reflect and be vigilant?

This is a really difficult task.

In this history, Fang Xuanling, a founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, participated in the planning of the Xuanwu Gate three times and will now become an important official in the new dynasty. How should he position himself in this history?

And Zhang Chao?

This prosperous and powerful hero in the Tang Dynasty eventually became a gravedigger in the Tang Dynasty. He promoted the unparalleled glory of the Tang Dynasty, but also destroyed the Tang Dynasty with his glory.

How should this emperor be written in history books?

And those who were exiled and those who remained.

How will these people who must have a place in the history books of the Tang Empire be written?

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Regent Zhang Chao’s request was very simple and direct, but Fang Xuanling found it difficult.

cabinet.

The second Xiangma Zhou handed a memorial to Zhang Chao.

"This is about the Japanese mine development plan."

"Isn't this matter already decided?" Zhang Chao took it and asked while looking around.

It has indeed been decided before, and even the development of these two mines has become the trigger for the emperor's resignation and the demise of the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, the emperor's plan was thwarted, and their plan was supported by the parliament.

However, before he could recruit shareholders, Zhang Chao came back.

Now, he wants to ask Zhang Chao what he meant in this matter.

Zhang Chao read it through and found that the plan had been greatly changed. It turned out that the mine belonged to the court, and the court transferred the contract, and the noble officials and members of the Tang Dynasty subscribed to the shares.

Now, the parliament proposed that the two mines were discovered by Zhang Chao, so the mineral rights belong to the Zhang family.

"Actually there is no need. Since this matter has been voted publicly in parliament and the plan has been passed, I think the original plan is good." Zhang Chao closed the plan, shook his head, and chuckled.

He understood the thoughts of many people. Zhang Chao would soon become the emperor of the new dynasty. Zhang Chao was not Cheng Qian. He was also an emperor, but his power was very different.

And this mine was indeed discovered by the Zhang family, so they thought they could return it to the Zhang family.

However, Zhang Chao is not the kind of person who eats alone. He is the emperor and is not short of this little money.

The emperor's power also comes from the support of the people below. Every time he offended the people below, his support would be reduced by one point. Just like Li Shimin or Cheng Qian, sooner or later, their support rate would be gone, and then they would become lonely people.

"My meaning remains unchanged. The mineral property rights belong to the court, and the court will openly bid. Everyone can bid for the contract rights, and the two mines will be separated. Whether it is a noble, a member of the parliament or an ordinary businessman, as long as they have the strength, they can participate in the auction and set up a minimum deposit. As long as they can pay the deposit, they can obtain the auction rights."

"The one with the highest price in the end will be."

These are some modifications that Zhang Chao is willing to accept. It no longer means that only makes the members of the parliament are eligible for bidding, but that everyone has the right to bid fairly and justly.

Of course, those who bid for the auction can also issue shares to recruit partners and operate together.

The court was only responsible for supervision and tax collection, and the rest were followed by market rules.

"Will this be too simple, and it is not fair to the Zhang family?"

"This is also simple. According to the rules of the court, the Zhang family discovered these two major minerals and could receive a reward from the court. The Zhang family can also participate in the bidding, as long as everything is fair, just and open."

"But there is one thing you said that makes sense, and the interests of the court must be taken into account. Therefore, the person who takes the photo must ensure that the output of copper and silver must reach a certain output every year, otherwise the fine will be imposed, and in serious cases the contract management qualification will be cancelled."

Silver and copper are important materials. In addition to taxing, they must also be purchased by the court. If the output is insufficient, it will also harm the interests of the court.

Zhang Chao is planning to ask two mining companies to form a fair bidding. If the contracting rights are captured, then a large group of princes with good relationships with the Zhang family will be recruited to jointly operate.

Anyway, everyone has the right to make money. For example, Chengqian, who can't open his eyes when he sees money and wants to make money everywhere, Zhang Chao still cares more about the interests of his supporters.

"Regent, there is a saying I don't know whether to ask or not." Ma Zhou said hesitantly.

"If you have something to say, we have been old friends for so many years. Do you still need to be irritated with me?"

"It's about the fiefdoms that Changsun family and others were replaced." Ma Zhou said, "Many people have set their sights on these fiefdoms. For example, I heard that Su Lie privately said that he made the greatest contribution this time and thought he would be replaced by Yili."

It’s not that Ma Zhou had a bad relationship with Su Lie, so he deliberately made a report.

But he thought he had the responsibility to report this to Zhang Chao.

Zhang Chao smiled, "Su Lie, he is becoming more and more speechless recently."

He had actually known what Ma Zhou said for a long time. There was a shadow there. Now the Six Gates and the Flying Cavalry are loyal to him. He would not know where there is something wrong.

However, he didn't think Su Lie's loyalty was wrong, but he was indeed a little arrogant recently.

The Yili River Valley is indeed fertile, and with the fiefs of Li Daozong and others who were exiled and taken back by the exiled princes, they are all very fertile.

Not to mention that Su Lie fell in love with Yili, many other fiefs were also targeted by many people.

Everyone thinks they are heroes, and some followers follow the dragon, and of course they also want some benefits.

"I plan to collect the Yili River Valley into the direct jurisdiction of the court, including Dayuan, Liuqiu, Luzon, Java and other fiefs. However, the court will still use the fiefs collected from Monan, Liaobei, Xindu, Hezhong, Xihai and other places to distribute them to the heroes and royal families."

"Liuqiu and Luzon and other parts of the South China Sea will not be sealed in the future?"

"There will be no longer a feudal place, and they will be directly under the jurisdiction of the court, and will be slowly developed in the future. In the future, the northeast, Mobei, Lingbei, Xindu, Hezhong and other places will continue to be feudal place."

Ma Zhou thought about it and said that this was correct. The more the princes were enthroned, the central court must maintain strong strength, otherwise, the weak trunk and strong branches would definitely last for a long time.

"Su Lie still needs to be appeased, otherwise he will be dissatisfied."
Chapter completed!