Tang Dynasty: Beyond Time and Space, My Best Friend, Princess Jinyang!

Without the shallot, the little princess picked up her chopsticks and skillfully picked up the noodles.

"Huff~"

She slurped very quickly.

Seeing the little princess eat like this, Xiao Ran was also happy. The little princess's talent for food was full.

In terms of eating, she is indeed gifted.

"Fifth Mother, Second Mother, you guys should eat quickly!"

"Okay!"

"Second Mother, do you want to eat shallot and coriander?" Xiao Ran looked at Princess Chengyang.

"Little Young Master, I'll eat!" Princess Chengyang was not picky and thought it was delicious.

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Taiji Hall

"Ananda, Xuan Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou Li Jing came to see me... and Wei Zheng!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

These are Li Shimin's confidants and the core personnel of the Zhenguan Dynasty.

As the saying goes, small matters are discussed in big meetings, and big matters are discussed in small meetings.

This matter is very important, and I need to discuss it with a few core members first.

The other people were fine. They were a little surprised to see Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Ma Zhou.

Changsun Wuji has no official position now, so he is just an idle person!

"Mr. Fang! Long time no see!" Changsun Wuji greeted with a smile.

"Uncle! You are here. It seems that today's events are extraordinary!"

"Don't tease me. I am just an idle person." Changsun Wuji felt uncomfortable. Now Fang Xuanling's position as Shangshu Zuo Pushe should have belonged to Changsun Wuji.

Several people talked and laughed to Taiji Hall.

Found that Li Jing and Wei Zheng were also there!

Entered Taiji Hall one after another.

"Minister, I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

Seeing that everyone was here, Li Shimin put down the memorial in his hand, "No need to be polite, sit down and talk!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As soon as they sat down, Li Shimin asked Zhang Ananda to give them the results of the investigation.

"Take a look at this."

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others were a little confused. They didn't know what Li Shimin was trying to do.

"Are there so many sick and dead people?" Fang Xuanling frowned.

"It's normal! It has always been like this. Giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell for women." Changsun Wuji thought it was normal.

Hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin suddenly realized something.

"We all know that giving birth is dangerous, but we didn't expect it to be so dangerous." Li Jing also sighed.

"These are the birth conditions of the people in Chang'an City. We investigated them in the past two days." Li Shimin looked at several people.

"Your Majesty, what does this mean?" Fang Xuanling asked.

"Don't worry, take a look at this first." Li Shimin gave another survey data to several people.

"This... why are there so many more?" Changsun Wuji was puzzled, and the others had the same reaction.

"Come and take a look." Li Shimin pointed to the table and statistical chart.

"You are looking at the birth conditions of normal couples at the beginning, and the one behind is the birth conditions of close relatives. This is a comparison. Take a look!"

"Why are there so many more all of a sudden?" Fang Xuanling was also surprised.

"Your Majesty, what is a close relative?" Wei Zheng asked.

"Direct blood relatives, collateral relatives within three generations are close relatives!"

Several people pondered in their hearts, they had never heard of this saying.

Changsun Wuji's heart 'slammed', and he realized that something was wrong!

Changsun Wuji didn't know whether it was aimed at him, but he was also affected!

After hearing Li Shimin's explanation, several people subconsciously looked at Changsun Wuji.

It seemed that they suddenly understood why Changsun Wuji was also here!

"Because of close relatives marrying, I don't know how many babies die every year, and there are also sick..." Li Shimin shook his head, "How many people does the Tang Dynasty lose every year!"

"The accumulation of these ten years is even more immeasurable."

"Your Majesty, are you going to ban close relatives from marrying?" Fang Xuanling understood Li Shimin's meaning in seconds.

"Yes, that's what I mean. You also know what this means to the Tang Dynasty."

There is no need for Li Shimin to elaborate too much. Seeing these survey data, several people understood the seriousness of this matter.

They are all politicians, and they know what to do and what to weigh.

"This should indeed be banned!" Wei Zheng rarely disagreed with Li Shimin and expressed his agreement.

Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Ma Zhou and others naturally could not object, as this would be of obvious benefit to the Tang Dynasty.

Accelerating the rapid growth of the population is beyond doubt.

"The idea of ​​​​increasing kinship is deeply rooted before, and I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult!" Li Jing felt that this matter was difficult to handle.

Changing traditional concepts is a very difficult thing.

"The local government will supervise, and if close relatives marry, they must be severely punished. Let the six ministries cooperate on this matter!" Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and Li Jing.

Fang Xuanling is the Shangshu Zuo Pushe, and Li Jing is the Shangshu You Pushe, one person in charge of three ministries.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling and Li Jing said hurriedly.

There is nothing to discuss about this matter.

The Zhongshu Province was responsible for deciding and issuing orders, with two Zhongshu Lings as its chief officials. The Menxia Province was responsible for sealing and reviewing, with two Shizhongs as its chief officials. The imperial edicts passed by Zhongshu and Menxia were handed over to Shangshu Province for implementation after the emperor's decision.

The Shangshu Province was responsible for execution, with one Shangshu Ling as its chief official, and one Zuo Pushe and one You Pushe as its deputy chief officials.

The Shangshu Province had six ministries under its jurisdiction: Li, Hu, Li, Bing, Xing, and Gong. The chief official was Shangshu. The six ministries were responsible for various political affairs, and each ministry had four departments, totaling 24 departments.

The heads of the three ministries discussed state affairs together and served as prime ministers. The place where they discussed politics was called Zhengshitang.

The Shangshu Ling was a high-ranking and powerful position. Since the Sui Dynasty, it had basically not been established. Emperor Yangdi once appointed Yang Su as Shangshu Ling, and Li Shimin had served in this position. Therefore, after that, the Tang Dynasty no longer granted anyone the position of Shangshu Ling.

The Zuo Pushe and You Pushe took charge of the Shangshu Province and also served as prime ministers.

Wei Zheng and Ma Zhou were both from the Ministry of Personnel. If these two agreed, the Ministry of Personnel would basically approve it.

Li Shimin acted decisively, and if the other core members did not object, there would be no obstacles during the court meeting.

This matter was settled!

Changsun Wuji did not speak, realizing that his daughter-in-law was out of luck!

"Wuji, Li Zhi and Chong'er are close relatives, there is nothing we can do about this matter." Li Shimin was also helpless.

"Your Majesty, I understand!"

"This matter can only be cancelled, for Li Zhi and for the future children of the direct line of the Changsun family."

Changsun Wuji nodded, "It should indeed be cancelled. This matter can be publicized so that the people know that the royal family does not have close relatives marrying, so as to reduce the resistance of this matter."

Changsun Wuji knew that it was useless for him to disagree with this matter, and Li Shimin and Empress Changsun would not agree.

Instead of opposing it, it is better to accept it openly and support it.

Maybe there will be compensation from Li Shimin and Empress Changsun.

"The uncle of the emperor is a man of high moral character!" Fang Xuanling said.

Changsun Wuji felt a little uncomfortable, as he loved Li Lizhi as his daughter-in-law.

He did not expect such an accident to happen.

"It is good that you can think this way. Lizhi is not suitable. We can only consider other illegitimate princesses." Li Shimin suggested.

"Your Majesty, no! Absolutely not!" Changsun Wuji rejected Li Shimin's proposal.

Changsun Wuji knew Li Lizhi's character, and was satisfied with her appearance, temperament and talent.

Changsun Wuji was unwilling to accept other princesses.