Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Li Xiang, there is one more thing I need to find you here."

"Honglu Temple has received an envoy from the Kingdom of Kang, who wants to belong to Datang."

Upon hearing this, Li Qiu said without hesitation: "Being attached is a good thing."

"Do they have to pay tribute to Datang every year?"

"This kind of white is taking advantage, so let them belong."

At this time, Fang Xuanling who was opposite him sighed faintly.

"Li Qiu, regarding the surrender of this feudal kingdom, how is it as easy as you think?"

"You just saw them come to worship and pay tribute every year."

"But you didn't see that whenever their country is in danger or war, we still need to step forward and send troops."

"Relieve them."

At this time, Wen Yanbo also echoed and said: "What Mr. Fang said is very true."

"The surrender of the country is not such a simple matter."

"This Kingdom of Kang, also known as Samudan and Samojian, is the capital of Aludi City (now seven miles north of Samarkand, Uzbekistan)."

"Remote location."

"The king's surname is Wen, and he is also from the Yue family."

"The former residence of Zhaowu City in the north of Qilian Mountain was destroyed by the Huns, and it crossed the Congling Mountains in the west, so it has its own country."

"The branches and concubines are divided into kings, so the kingdoms around Kang and the other countries all take Zhaowu as their surname."

"Today, my Great Tang is at war with the countries of the Western Regions."

"I'm afraid I don't have time to take care of him."

"If you are Li Xiang, you can't make up your mind. Do we need to leave this matter to His Majesty?"

Hearing Wen Yanbo's words, Li Qiu couldn't help frowning.

"Master Wen, from what you said, this Kang country is really far away."

"Then how about their wealth?"

"Is there a lot of tribute that can be paid each year?"

At this time, Wen Yanbo said with a wry smile: "This Kang country is not on the Silk Road."

"The country is not big, but there are many wars."

"If they come to surrender, the tribute is almost negligible."

"At most it's a title."

Hearing this, Li Qiu waved his hands in disgust.

"They are remote and have no money to pay tribute."

"Instead, I want Datang to help them maintain their safety."

"How can there be such a reason in the world?"

"I, the generals of the Tang Dynasty, open up territories and resist powerful enemies."

"No one is afraid of death."

"But you can't die on such a meaningless thing."

"Lord Wen, there is no need to ask His Majesty for instructions on this matter."

"I, Li Qiu, have never done this kind of loss-making business."

"You directly rejected Kang Guo's request for attachment!"

Hearing this, Wen Yanbo also nodded readily, "Okay."

"I'm going to turn them down."

After Wen Yanbo left, Fang Xuanling sighed softly at the side, and slowly persuaded: "Li Qiu, when it comes to matters belonging to the state, sometimes, it's not just about interests."

"More often, we have to consider its political significance and His Majesty's achievements in the history books."

"It's not bad to be like Kang Guo today."

"But if it's another country, you can't be so reckless anymore."

Chapter 725 Just ignore it

Hearing Fang Xuanling's earnest instruction, Li Qiu also readily accepted it.

Just as Wen Yanbo finished handling the government affairs, Tang Jian came over with another document.

"Li Qiu, take a look at the memorandum from the Zongzheng Temple newspaper."

"They said about the recent selection of ladies in the palace."

"Some come from humble backgrounds, and have never heard of the etiquette rules in the palace."

"Some also come from families that have been punished and slaughtered."

"There is a long-standing grudge and hatred for the imperial court."

"That's why they requested that in the future palace and east palace, if there are any vacancies for female officials in the future palace."

"Can we choose women from good families and good morals to supplement them?"

"And hire according to the etiquette system."

"As for those whose families have been confiscated by the government for crimes and those whose families have always been low and poor, they will not be appointed."

Hearing this, Li Qiu couldn't help but sighed helplessly.

"Why do you have to deal with such trivial matters as selecting some maids in the palace?"

"Master Fang and I are prime ministers or odd jobs?"

Hearing his words, both Tang Jian and Fang Xuanling couldn't help laughing.

"Li Qiu, do you really think that the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty is unparalleled, and he reprimanded Fang Qiu?"

"It's all about world affairs, isn't it?"

"Hey, to put it bluntly, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty is essentially the same as the steward of His Majesty and the royal family."

"Furthermore, how can there be so many important things for you to do in this world?"

"Most of the time, it's little things like this."

Afterwards, Li Qiu waved his hand feebly.

"Master Tang, this request from Zongzheng Temple is approved."

After speaking, he continued to work hard.

When Li Qiu took over as Shangshu Youpushe, the backlog of papers on Li Qiu's desk was far more than Fang Xuanling's.

But after Li Qiu worked hard for more than ten days, the backlog of official affairs on his desk was more than half that of Fang Xuanling.

Li Qiu's courage in handling these government affairs far exceeded the imagination of Fang Xuanling and Tang Jian.

Seeing him being so active and messing around, Fang Xuanling couldn't help persuading him.

"Li Qiu, every cent of the government affairs of the entire Shangshu Province can have a great influence on the state capital below."

"So as a servant, you can't underestimate any government affairs."

"You can't take it lightly."

"You can't make hasty instructions and decisions just because you want to be quick."

"This is no small matter."

"It's Du Ruhui back then, how wise and capable he is."

"I dare not handle government affairs like you."

Tang Jian also asked Li Qiu in confusion at the moment.

"I used to be worried."

"You will be too tired and lazy to do this Shangshu Youpushe."

"But you're lucky, are you really planning to take care of everything?"

"It's just pity for me, Shangshu Youcheng, who sleeps and forgets to eat and sleep with you, and is tired."

"In my life, I'm afraid I've never done this before."

"I would like to know, why are you doing this?"

"Don't tell me those official words for the country and the people, big words."

At this time Li Qiu raised his head very calmly and said, "It's the New Year's Eve."

"I can't put too much pressure on things, so that I can't even have a good New Year's Eve."

"Work is work, life is life, they should never be confused."

"And Mr. Tang, please turn around and give orders."

"Just say that Mr. Fang and I take a half-hour lunch break at noon every day."

"During the period, they can take a lunch break if they want to, and continue working if they don't want to."

"But don't bother me and Mr. Fang during this time period."

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling at the side was shocked.

"This Li Qiu, if you want to rest, you can rest. Why did you bring me along?"

At this time Li Qiu smiled and said to Fang Xuanling: "Master Fang, you are getting old."

"If this continues, I'm worried that your health will become poor."

"Now you take half an hour of lunch break every day, but you can take good care of your body and dedicate a few more years to this Great Tang."

"Isn't it better?"

It is very rare. Tang Jian raised his hands to welcome Li Qiu's nap policy.

Fang Xuanling never liked to refute others.

Seeing Li Qiu and Tang Jian like this, he smiled wryly and nodded in agreement.

In fact, since Du Ruhui passed away, Fang Xuanling also felt that his body and energy were not as good as before.

It's not a bad thing to take a break at noon with Li Qiu and the others.

Afterwards, the three of them chatted casually.

Fang Xuanling also said one thing that had been pondering in his mind.

"Li Qiu, I have something to do here, and the two of you are here to help me out."

"A few days ago, the Ministry of Criminal Justice sent a case here."

"Among the subordinates under the jurisdiction of Jia Chong, the governor of Daizhou, an official committed a heinous crime."

"Then the censor and Jia Chong wrote the book together, requesting that he be punished for the crime of ineffective jurisdiction and unclear supervision."

"Although in the laws of the Tang Dynasty, it is not clearly stated that Jia Chong needs to sit together."

"But there has always been a tradition that subordinates have committed heinous crimes."

"His superior will also be implicated at this time."

"Jia Chong is a person I know well."

"A very capable and practical official indeed."

"It would be a loss if he was punished for this matter."

Hearing this, Li Qiu frowned disdainfully and said, "Lord Fang, since there are no clear provisions in the laws of the Tang Dynasty."

"Then why do you still care about the records of these censors?"