Biography of Yang Fei

Chapter 210 The Prince
After that, Li Song, who was already cautious, became more cautious.In the later period of Tang Dezong's administration, the grand plan of rectifying the government had come to naught, so he had to compromise step by step.Political frustration made Tang Dezong willing to degenerate, and the atmosphere of extravagance and enjoyment in the court became more and more prosperous day by day.Once, the imperial court held a banquet in the Yuzao Palace. Tang Dezong was very happy, and he couldn't help turning around and asking Li Song, "How is the atmosphere today?"Regarding Tang Dezong's licentious behavior, Li Song quoted the sentence "There is no shortage of joy" in the "Book of Songs" to answer. Although he did not speak out, he also expressed his dissatisfaction.

During his time as the prince, Li Song personally experienced the chaos and flames of the rebellion in the feudal town, heard and witnessed the strife and criticism of the court ministers, and gradually matured politically. During the 26 years, Li Song only expressed his opinions on one political matter, that is, preventing Tang Dezong from appointing the cunning Pei Yanling and Wei Qumou as prime ministers.Li Song "Every time you wait for the color, you can't Chen Qi", when Tang Dezong was in a good mood, he argued calmly, pointing out that these two people cannot be reused.In the end, Pei and Wei "the two of them cannot be used", so Han Yu praised Li Song for "being in the reserve position for twenty (more than) years, and the world is bestowed by him".

As the prince and the future helm of the Tang Empire, Li Song was very worried about the state of the country and the court at that time.Although Li Song secretly paid attention to the government affairs and often discussed state affairs with his confidantes in private, he was powerless to deal with many bad policies.He dared not say anything, had ambitions but could not display them, and lived in fear for many years as the crown prince, which made Li Song depressed, depressed, and not optimistic about his physical condition.In July of the 20th year of Zhenyuan (804), Li Song, who was concerned about the country and the people, suffered a stroke suddenly. He was paralyzed in bed, unable to speak, and visited famous doctors to no avail.In the first month of the 21st year of Zhenyuan (805), Tang Dezong died, and Li Song came to the throne as Tang Shunzong.

After Li Song came to the throne, although he was sick in bed, he immediately appointed Wang Yu and Wang Shuwen, as well as Liu Zongyuan, Liu Yuxi and others to reform the bad government.As early as Tang Dezong, eunuchs often plundered the people in the name of collecting items in the palace, which was called "Gongshi". In order to please the emperor, some local officials offered money to the emperor every month, and some offered money every day Once, it was used to search for the people's fat and anointment, and the people complained greatly.The first fire of Li Song's innovation was to order the abolition of "Gongshi", abolish "monthly advancement" and "daily advancement", put an end to extravagance and corruption at home and abroad, and reduce all exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes except the two taxes, so as to reduce the burden on the people.

As early as when he was the prince, Li Song had a deep understanding of the separatist rule of the feudal town, especially the scourge of the eunuch's monopoly.For this reason, Li Song selected veterans Fan Xichao and Han Tai to be in charge of the imperial army, and planned to seize the eunuch's military power.The measures to restrict eunuchs and feudal towns were jointly opposed by eunuch groups and feudal town forces.At that time, Li Song's stroke was already very serious, and he "hadn't healed for a long time", and he "had lost his voice, couldn't settle things, and often lived in the palace with curtains" ("Zi Zhi Tong Jian"). Many innovative edicts were It was conveyed to the foreign ministers through the eunuchs and concubines, and then issued.In this way, Ju Wenzhen and other power eunuchs were provided with an excuse to counterattack.

In August of that year, the eunuchs headed by Ju Wenzhen and the conservative officials of the court conspired to launch a palace coup, intending to support the prince and depose Li Song to attack the reformers.At the same time, many Jiedu envoys also went to the court to attack Wang Shuwen and others, and echoed with Ju Wenzhen and other eunuchs inside and outside, plotting to abolish the establishment.Amidst the opposition, Li Song had to let the prince Li Chun supervise the country, and soon he was forced to abdicate the prince and claimed to be the Supreme Emperor.In the first month of the first year of Yuanhe (806), Li Song was honored by Li Chun as the "Emperor of Great Sage, Great Anxiao" and became the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty to add a seven-character honorary title for the first time.Soon, Li Song died of illness at the age of 46.

Li Song had been the prince for 26 years, but when he was about to get through his early years, he fell ill. He was removed from power after less than eight months as the emperor.However, Li Song was an ambitious and talented emperor. In just eight months, he denounced corrupt officials, abolished palaces and markets, stopped money from salt and iron and local tributes, and tried to take back eunuchs' military power. The Tang Dynasty had a huge influence, its political achievements were remarkable, and its courage was epic.Han Yu praised him for his "benevolent nature, benevolence and determination,... sleep ailments and practice Zuo,... and be able to pass on politics to Yuanliang, Kechang Yunzuo", and summed up his short but great ruling career with a "virtuous".

To be a prince for so long, what a forbearance and a strong will it takes!Thinking about Tang Shunzong's life, the emperor couldn't help shivering, looked deeply at Yang Yu and said, "Yu'er is right. I am in the prime of life, so it is really inappropriate to establish a crown prince so early!"

Seeing that the emperor hadn't spoken for a long time, Yang Yu didn't bother her. Now that the emperor had figured it out, she said with a smile, "It's good that the emperor understands, but what Wang Guifei said has some truth. From the point of view of my concubine, it is necessary for the subjects of the world to see that the emperor controls The power of the imperial court, why not crown all the princes as kings! Firstly, the royal family of Tang Dynasty is prosperous, and the common people also understand the emperor’s love for children. If the concubine wants to take advantage of the loopholes, it is impossible. That's right! Even Lei Ji's prince will be crowned together, let's see what the dowager concubine has to say! The emperor's undiscriminatory treatment will definitely cause shock, and if the dowager concubine wants to support Li Yi in the future, there will be no small obstacles!"

The emperor looked at Yang Yu meaningfully, and said, "Yu'er! Your strategy is really better than mine!" Yang Yu's heart was shocked, and she hurriedly knelt down. Come down!"

The emperor smiled, "I'm not the kind of suspicious person, how can I not know Yu'er's heart, okay! Just listen to Yu'er, and seal it together!" Yang Yu got up with the emperor's support, but she understood the emperor's heart After all, I felt a little uncomfortable. My own concubine was too scheming, and the emperor was the most taboo. Although Yang Yu was making suggestions for him, she couldn't resist the emperor's worries.

Yang Yu was dejected, knowing that it was not a good thing to show her sharpness, it seemed that she should make some mistakes.

Not long after, Wei Baoheng entered the palace and told the emperor everything that happened.The emperor was overjoyed, and wanted to order someone to rescue the two young eunuchs, but Yang Yu wanted to stop them, but remembered what happened just now, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, based on what the ministers and concubines saw, we should rescue them and raise them here. Feishuang Palace is the best!"

Wei Baoheng said: "Madame Chu's words are wrong. If they are like the concubine and use this as a threat, how can they be grateful to the emperor? From what I see, the emperor might as well send the antidote to Liu Xingshen and In the hands of Han Wenyue, the matter of rescue will be left to them! In this way, they will be more grateful to the emperor for his kindness, and the emperor has made his position clear at this time, promising whether to pursue it or not, and they will definitely not have another heart !"

The emperor nodded again and again, "Not bad! Not bad! The concubine has the foresight! Yu'er, you are not as thoughtful as the concubine!"

Yang Yu said with a smile: "You know, the concubine is short-sighted and knows how to play tricks, but I still can't see through this important matter!" The emperor laughed and said: "You don't have to say that, son-in-law, you can do it!"

Wei Baoheng lowered his head, and said: "This minister is guilty. I am afraid that the concubine will do something when she hears about Master Mingjing, so I have already given the antidote to the two adults, Liu Han!"

The emperor was stunned for a moment, and then smiled again: "You did it right! You did it well! Those who achieve great things don't care about small things. If everything is done according to the rules, the news has already leaked out. I will reward you! Tell me, what do you want!"

Wei Baoheng became more humble, and said: "Sharing the emperor's worries is what I should do, because the emperor is not only the father of Princess Tongchang, but also the father of my minister!" The emperor couldn't help being moved, and said: "Good! Well said Good! I will definitely use you again, just wait, your future is limitless!"

Wei Baoheng said: "It seems that the two lords Liu and Han will make some moves soon, please rest assured, Your Majesty!" The emperor nodded gratified.

Wei Baoheng walked out of Feishuang Palace, feeling refreshed, and suddenly thought of going to visit Concubine Guo Shu.To be honest, after getting along with each other recently, Wei Baoheng found that Concubine Guo Shu was a very flirtatious woman, and he just teased her a little bit with words, and she looked happy.

Wei Baoheng couldn't help being very interested in Concubine Guo Shu. Firstly, he was curious. Although this Concubine Guo Shu was his mother-in-law, she was extremely beautiful. Second, it was revenge. Yu Xuanji's death was like a thorn, stabbing Wei Baoheng from time to time. Three times, Concubine Guo Shu can speak in front of the emperor, and with her help, her official career will be smoother.

No, Wei Baoheng wants to go to Concubine Guo Shu's Mingluan Hall to sit for a while.

Concubine Guo Shu was sitting bored. She liked to sit by the window and meditate alone. The autumn wind always came very quickly, rustling, yellow, red, and half green leaves fell to the ground.There are some crackling sounds when the feet are stepped on, like her aging years.

Have you been slowly silent in this lonely and vast palace for half your life?She remembered the love and beauty of those years, she was the number one beauty in Chang'an, with this endless pursuit, her smile was worth a thousand pieces of gold!

Those memories floating in the wind are so far away and so long - she remembers that she loved singing, dancing and dressing up when she was a child. At that time, her wish was to marry into the emperor's family and live a rich and luxurious life.Her dream is also a bright prospect...

Memories repeated scenes, recalling the scene of holding hands with the emperor back then, tears turned into clouds and covered the sky, falling drop by drop...

At that time, she was also a beautiful girl with pear blossoms and dew, and she also had a love affair with a spring heart, and she had the most favorite candidate in her heart.

Her he is the man sitting far away on the chariot with a smile like water.That's why she's willing to do it for him.

At that time, there were several concubines in the harem.She is the only one who is so elegant and refined, with all kinds of manners, as elegant and charming as a lily in the morning.Quietly leaning against him, smiling like a poem.

At that time, she thought that as long as her singing and dancing attracted the favor of that person, she thought that he would always understand her heart.

(End of this chapter)