The God-Level Prodigal Son of the Tang Dynasty

The emperor asked all localities to record in the county annals the soldiers and people who died fighting for the Tang Dynasty.

This is the first time they have heard of it.

There has never been any precedent for this.

There were so many soldiers who died fighting for the Tang Dynasty. It was good enough that many of them could leave their names in their own homes. How could they possibly be recorded in the county annals?

To have a name in the county annals, at least he must be a county magistrate, at least an official, or a general.

Ordinary soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were not qualified to enter the local county annals.

But the emperor clearly meant this just now.

Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng were both shocked and a little confused.

They didn't quite understand what the emperor's intention was.

Your Majesty, although the number of soldiers who died in the Tang Dynasty is not too many, if the precedent is set that soldiers can also record in the local county annals, then I am afraid that individuals will be recorded in the county annals in the future. Fang Xuanling said to the emperor.

It is impossible for Datang to fight just this one war.

Even if the soldiers who died in the past can be ignored, what about the future.

There were many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who were fighting against Tibet in Gaochang. Do they also need to be recorded in the local county annals?

If this is really implemented, what a huge project it will be!

Fang Xuanling can even predict how big the county records will be in the future.

What the Prime Minister said is that although this matter can encourage our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to fight the enemy bravely without fear of sacrifice, there are also problems that will come with it.

For example, it will increase the work of the local county government, and the local county government will definitely use this as a reason to request increased expenditures from the court.

Now, although our Tang Dynasty treasury has some spare money, it won't last long.

Your Majesty, please think twice! Wei Zheng also advised the emperor.

He felt that this matter might be the emperor's whim.

Since you want to record the local county annals, you definitely need a transaction

Consumed.

Who will pay for this?

And Wei Zheng couldn't understand why the emperor suddenly came up with such a fantastic idea!

Although it was beneficial for the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to fight bravely on the battlefield, its disadvantages could also be seen at a glance.

You just do as I say. I will draw up the decree in the court tomorrow. The emperor said to the two people in front of him.

When they heard the emperor say that he would draft a decree in the court tomorrow, they understood that this matter was probably not a sudden idea of ​​the emperor, but something that the emperor himself had been thinking about for a long time.

Okay, it's getting late. You two should step back first. The emperor waved to the two of them.

He still had to tell Queen Changsun the news.

There has been no news about Zhao Chen, and Empress Changsun was worried.

Now that the front line is victorious, Queen Changsun will definitely be very happy to hear this news.

Maybe you can have a good sleep tonight.

Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng both left. The emperor took the good news from the front line in his hand, and then walked straight towards the Li Zheng Palace.

Queen Changsun was still praying to the Bodhisattva, hoping that Zhao Chen would be safe and sound outside.

Hope he can come back from the front soon.

When the emperor arrived, Empress Changsun was still kneeling in front of the Buddha statue.

The emperor did not interrupt, but sat aside and waited quietly.

Empress Changsun believed in Buddhism. Although the emperor himself did not believe it, he would not bother Empress Changsun.

After a while, Queen Changsun finished praying. When she turned around, she saw the emperor sitting aside, looking at her with a smile on his face.

Your Majesty, why are you here? You didn't say a word when you came. Empress Changsun smiled and asked the emperor.

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Aren't you looking at Guanyin, you are worshiping the Buddha? I can't bear to disturb you.

I'm here to tell you good news. The emperor said with a smile and helped Empress Changsun to the front hall.

What good news? I asked Your Majesty to come there in person. Queen Changsun asked with a smile.

This news is worth my trip. Guanyin, please read this letter yourself! The emperor smiled and handed the letter in his hand to Empress Changsun.

Queen Changsun took a cursory look at it, and she looked happy and proud.

How about it, I just said, I am very relieved that Mr. Chen is doing things. The emperor smiled and said to Empress Changsun.

Queen Changsun nodded, her eyes filled with joy.

Then a trace of longing slowly emerged.

This child has been out for several months, and I, the queen mother, haven't even received a letter from her. This time I finally have some good news.

Your Majesty, it seems that Chen'er will be back soon. Empress Changsun did not excessively discuss Zhao Chen's achievements on the border with the emperor.

What she was worried about was Zhao Chen's safety.

What reassured Queen Changsun the most was that Zhao Chen stayed in Chang'an so that she could see him all the time.

Now on the front line, even with the good news in hand, Queen Changsun still couldn't help but worry.

On the battlefield, swords and guns have no eyesight. If Zhao Chen does not return safely, she will not be able to rest assured.

When the emperor heard Empress Changsun asking herself this question, he couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.

He himself didn't know when Zhao Chen would be able to return to Chang'an.

But at least not for the time being.

His bet with the officials has not yet been completed. Although he also hopes that Zhao Chen will stay in Chang'an, the emperor hopes that Zhao Chen can legitimately inherit the position of prince.

Although we have won a battle now, we still have

Killing Huizhen did not make Baiguan admit that their bet failed.

Only when Zhao Chen performs well enough to leave the officials in the court speechless can Zhao Chen legitimately become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty.

Don't worry, Maid Guanyin, that guy Chen will be back soon, and with his ability, he will definitely not suffer any loss outside.

So you can just wait for him in Chang'an with peace of mind. The emperor could only answer Empress Changsun perfunctorily.

Empress Changsun also heard the uncertainty in the emperor's mouth.

Even the emperor himself didn't know when he would be able to return to Chang'an in the morning.

It depends on when Zhao Chen takes Yeon Gaesumun.

Although Queen Changsun was a little disappointed, she was still extremely happy when she saw the good news in her hands.

By the way, just now Fang Xuanling came to report that Yuengai Suwen has sent an envoy from Goguryeo to Chang'an. I am going to meet this guy in Taiji Hall tomorrow. The emperor and Empress Changsun were talking about the envoy from Goguryeo.

How come the messenger from Goguryeo came as soon as this good news came? How could it be so fast?

Why are they coming to Chang'an at this time? Queen Changsun was a little confused.

What you can do, of course, is to cause trouble for me. The emperor's tone was a little cold, and he was obviously extremely dissatisfied with the arrival of the Goguryeo envoy.

Chen'er's good news this time couldn't be that he took the initiative to attack Goguryeo!

I remember that your majesty told the officials before that Chen'er would not take the initiative to attack Goguryeo. Queen Changsun asked the emperor.

Empress Changsun also heard about the bet between the emperor and the officials.

He even spread the plague in the water sources, knowing that once Zhao Chen launched an active attack on Goguryeo, all the officials would definitely attack in groups.

So at this moment, Queen Changsun suddenly remembered this matter.

Just can't help but worry.