One Piece of Song Dynasty

Li Qingling chose Chongwen College to study at the suggestion of his aunt. His major was political economics. After studying for more than half a year, political economics seemed to have opened a door for him, giving him some new insights into governing the country. I know, as soon as people learn something new, they always want to put it into practice. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Li Xin formally asked his sons about their ideas and gave Li Qingling a chance. Although he had to wait until he completed his studies before he could practice it, but now Li Qingling already has some ideas about governing the place.

Speaking of the five children who are eligible to compete for the throne, the first three have their own opinions. The eldest, Li Xiaolong, likes the navy, the third, Li Yixuan, wants to be a physicist due to the influence of his aunt Li Jing, and the fourth, Li Yanze, is participating in the competition. The throne was influenced by his mother Zhao Duofu. It was also the choice of his mother Yu Liyan, the fifth son Li Yanshu, to give up the competition for the throne. After seeing the struggle for the throne before the demise of the Liao Kingdom, Yu Liyan decisively asked his son to give up the throne. Yu Liyan just wanted his son to live out his life in peace. Moreover, Yu Liyan also knew that being a Khitan would also be an obstacle to his son's competition for the throne, so since it was impossible to succeed, it was better to give up.

After several days of riding on horseback, Li Qingling and his party arrived in Zhengzhou City that evening. They found an inn and settled down, planning to rest for one night and continue their journey tomorrow.

After having breakfast early the next morning, Li Qingling planned to take the others to continue their journey to Fujian. However, as soon as they started on the road, Li Qingling suddenly had a whim and wanted to wander around Zhengzhou: "Tian Kai, let's walk slower and wander around Zhengzhou city. "

The guard leader Tian Kai nodded and said: "Yes, sir."

Li Qingling asked: "Tian Kai, what do you think my father thinks? Why should Zhengzhou be the capital of Henan Road? Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanyang, Xuchang, and Anyang are all on Henan Road. Each of these cities is more famous than Zhengzhou. Especially Luoyang and Kaifeng, Kaifeng was still the capital of the former dynasty."

Tian Kai thought for a while and said: "Gentleman, I think it may be because of the location of Zhengzhou. Judging from the entire Henan Road map, Zhengzhou is in the middle. Luoyang is on the left of Zhengzhou, Kaifeng is on the right, and Xuzhou is in the south. The prefecture is connected to places such as Nanyang and Xinyang, and to the north are places such as Anyang, Xinxiang and Puyang. The capital Zhengzhou is not far from these cities, and Zhengzhou is also close to the Yellow River and has convenient water transportation."

Li Qingling nodded and said: "Well, what you said makes sense, but today's Zhengzhou still can't compare with the two major cities of Kaifeng and Luoyang. You see, Zhengzhou City lags behind the two ancient cities in terms of size and business. Less."

Tian Kai said: "Isn't it just the founding of the Tang Dynasty? Besides, the Central Plains has only been recovered for less than a year. It will take time to restore the prosperity of the north. We have not seen the same situation along the way from Hebei. It’s similar to Zhengzhou, except for the big cities, it’s sparsely populated.”

Li Qingling sighed: "Yes, the war has lasted for more than ten years. The entire north has been destroyed, and countless people have been killed and injured. A place without people will naturally not prosper. Only a place with people can gradually recover."

Tian Kai asked curiously: "Lang Jun is only thirteen years old, why does he worry about these things?"

Li Qingling said: "I have decided to compete for my father's position, so I naturally start to care about this. After graduation, my father will send me to the local government to see my governance ability. If I cannot pass my father's test, I will not be qualified to inherit." Father’s place.”

Tian Kai was shocked and said: "Lang Jun, I didn't choose Lang Jun's eldest brother as his successor."

Li Qingling shook his head and said: "No, my father asked us, the first five brothers, to choose our own future path. My father said that if we want to inherit his position, we must pass his test and go to local places to compete for political performance. Whoever has the best political performance will inherit his position." , my eldest brother, third brother, and fifth brother all voluntarily gave up the right to compete for my father's position, and only my fourth brother and I chose to accept my father's test."

Tian Kai sighed: "My master's idea is extraordinary. If this method can be maintained, then the Tang Dynasty may go further than the previous Tang Dynasty and become more prosperous than the previous Tang Dynasty."

Li Qingling nodded and said: "You are right. Father told us that there is only one position for him, and the only one who can sit in that position is the prince with the most outstanding ability. And how to select the prince with the most outstanding ability, then only Being able to go to places requires real talent and hard work. People who have been living in the honeypot of Yanjing are not qualified to inherit their father's position. Only the heirs selected in this way will not lead Datang astray."

Tian Kai cupped his fists and said, "As expected of you, my subordinates admire me."

Li Qingling continued: "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Sitting in that position will only lead to the destruction of the country and the loss of one's own life. Looking at history, those powerful ministers or eunuchs control the government." Isn’t it all because of the incompetence of those in power? I am telling you these words today because you are the leader of the guard around me and you must always follow me. Please be careful not to let anyone know what you say today. My father’s method of selecting heirs is still a secret. Father forbids us to tell anyone about the situation. If you spread the word, I can't protect you."

Tian Kai nodded and said: "Yes, Lang Jun, I have remembered it, but why didn't I announce it?"

Li Qingling said casually: "Of course we are afraid that we will be in danger locally if our identities are exposed. After all, the local situation is more complicated."

Tian Kai cupped his fists and said, "I understand."

While several people were talking, a woman suddenly shouted from the front: "Catch the thief, catch the thief quickly."

Li Qingling heard the sound and said: "Let's go ahead and have a look."

Everyone quickly rushed to the side of a pair of women on horseback. Li Qingling said: "Two girls, what happened?"

A woman in green turned around and met Li Qingling's eyes. Li Qingling was stunned.

This woman's eyes are like a pool of clear water. When she looks at her, she has an elegant and noble temperament that makes people attracted by her and makes her feel ashamed and dare not blaspheme. But the cold and proud movement is quite charming and captivating, and it makes people unable to help but be haunted.

Li Qingling kept looking at the woman, who blushed a little. When the woman next to her saw this, she hurriedly said: "Mr. Sir, my girl's purse was stolen. There are three thousand Chinese dollars in the purse. It's my girl." Month’s pocket money, that thief is the one running ahead.”

Li Qingling came back to her senses after hearing the sound and looked in the distance. There was indeed a person running away and said: "You two girls are waiting here, I will come as soon as I can."