Chapter 500
"They did go together, and Wu Zetian went to Songshan to be enthroned later."
Li Shimin clenched his fists, "How many people have gone to Mount Tai in all dynasties?"
"There are only six people who went to Mount Tai, not many."
Li Shimin was surprised, "Why are there only six? It shouldn't be! The first one is the First Emperor Ying Zheng, Emperor Wu Liu Che, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, and according to you, Zhinu also went. There are only two people I don't know about later?"
"Yes, the other one is Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty. The prosperous Tang Dynasty was under his rule, so he was enthroned. He worked hard in the early period to push the Tang Dynasty to the peak, but it's hard to say what happened later. He was also the one who destroyed the Tang Dynasty."
"Unfilial descendants!" Li Shimin was still very satisfied that there were two Tang Dynasty emperors. After all, there were only six in total. Even the powerful Han Dynasty only had two Wu emperors who went there.
"Oh, the last one should also be a great emperor! Is it because of his great achievements that the emperors who came after him felt inferior to him and didn't go? Is it Taizu of the Ming Dynasty or Taizong? Why didn't I see any mention of this in the history books?"
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"Uncle, you've also read the history books of the Song Dynasty, don't you know?"
"I read Zhao Kuangyin's history books. His military power is good, his methods are not bad, but he's not good at leading troops to fight. He couldn't even take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun..." Li Shimin shook his head, not wanting to complain.
"The Emperor Taizong of Song who came after him? Taizong? I couldn't bear to read the rest of the book. I just flipped through it. I felt that the Song Dynasty was really pathetic. It was fine if they lost the war, but they signed a contract after winning the war! They even gave money! It was so unlucky! When has my Central Plains dynasty ever been so aggrieved? Look at the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty!"
"Oh, uncle, the Han and Tang dynasties were the peaks, and other dynasties can't compare."
"Don't tell me that the sixth one is the emperor of the Song Dynasty! You can't even get back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, how dare you go?"
"Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan are all acceptable, but the Song Dynasty is really... I really can't describe it in words."
"It's Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty!"
"Why don't I have any impression of this emperor at all Yes? Why did he do that? "
"He won the war and signed the Treaty of Chanyuan. Song Zhenzong felt that he had made outstanding contributions! The emperors who came after him were ashamed to be associated with him, and there was no Fengshan ceremony. From another perspective, this is a good thing. Otherwise, those shameless emperors who were nothing would definitely go to Fengshan. For example, the most shameless Qianlong would probably go once every few years. "
Li Shimin did not expect it to be like this, and shook his head helplessly, "It's really interesting!"
"The people owe Song Zhenzong a banner, especially the people during the Qianlong period. They have to thank Song Zhenzong, otherwise they would have suffered. Fengshan ceremony was too laborious and costly. "
"I feel much better after hearing this, although I still have regrets. "Li Shimin picked up the teacup.
"Uncle, what Wei Zheng said is right. It is a waste of money and manpower. There is no practical benefit. It just adds burden to the people."
"Xiao Ran, I am an emperor, but also a human being! The emperor has no shortage of food and drink. I have been diligently governing the Tang Dynasty and letting the people live a stable life. It is not too much to ask for a reputation!"
"Now the Tang Dynasty has no external dangers, and the internal situation is also thriving. The situation is very good, but I have not neglected government affairs. I am still diligent. Isn't it for the sake of eternal fame?"
"Uncle, you will be famous for thousands of years in the future. You are a role model for emperors. You didn't have a Fengshan before, so don't do it this time! Uncle Wei Zheng doesn't want to be enthroned on Mount Tai, but hopes that you will be in the hearts of the people, in the history books, and in the future. Ten thousand generations. People in later generations will say that you are wise, compassionate to the people, and not seeking fame. How nice is that? "
Li Shimin rolled his eyes at Xiao Ran, "I'm not dead yet? Emperor Taizong has come out!"
"Oh, I'm from the future, I'm used to it, you've read history books, and you know that your temple name is Taizong."
"Hahaha! I think what you said makes sense, anyway, maybe I don't have the fate to go to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods! Although it's a bit regrettable, this will not happen. Even if others persuade me, I will not agree. I don't want to be with Song Zhenzong, the First Emperor, and the two Wu Emperors of the Han Dynasty..."
Li Shimin shook his head and made up his mind!
"In fact, it can be made up. You give me 10,000 strings of cash, and I will take you and your aunt to Mount Tai. You can give whatever you want."
"Well, are you serious?" Li Shimin still wanted to go.
"It's troublesome to go to the Tang Dynasty, but it's not so bad in the 21st Century. I can take you to Mount Tai and accompany you up there. You can decide how to do it yourself."
"Although this is not as good as expected, it seems not bad. At least I have been to Mount Tai. No, 10,000 strings of cash is too much. Five thousand, at most five thousand..."
"Deal! A gentleman's word is as good as a horse's. You are an emperor and your words are binding!"Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat. He gave too much again!
He was so excited that he didn't think much and just cut it in half.
He forgot that Xiao Ran was too cunning and liked to ask for an exorbitant price.
Li Shimin knew that he had lost a lot!
"Grandpa~ give me some money~" The little princess stretched out her hand.
"Mingda and the second sister heard it, uncle, don't try to cheat."
"Yes, yes~"
"Grandpa, I heard it too."
The two little princesses were willing to testify for Xiao Ran.
"Okay, okay, little bastard, five thousand is five thousand!" Li Shimin thought of it as buying another lesson, and it was also a wish of his to go to Mount Tai.
This method is not good enough. It didn't leave a name in the history books, but it was enshrined in people's hearts in another way, and I felt that it was enough.
There is no need to associate with Song Zhenzong.
It can be said that there are pros and cons, and there is no way to have the best of both worlds.
"When are you going?" Li Shimin asked.
"I can do whatever you want. It depends on when you are free, uncle." Xiao Ran can just drive the princesses out for a stroll to see different things.
"These things in the academy have just started recently, and Dalang is not used to the high-intensity work yet. Wait a little longer, I will find you when I am free."
"Okay!" Xiao Ran stood up and took the two princesses, "Then uncle, let's go back!"
"Well, let's go!"
The little princess took out a bag of green beans, "Grandpa, this is for you~"
"Okay, okay." Li Shimin was very happy that the little princess gave him food, and he was happy with what the little princess gave him.
Xiao Ran took the two little princesses into the car and prepared to go back.
Unexpectedly, when they saw Li Chengqian driving back, the two stopped and pressed the car window.
"Your Highness!"
"Young Master!"
"Last time, Hou Shibo did something illegal in the Western Regions, and was punished when he came back. Did you tell me this time?"
"I was also worried about this problem before. I was also afraid that the tragedy would happen again, so I sent a telegram to warn him." Li Chengqian is now in charge of the telegram. This matter is not difficult for Li Chengqian, and Li Shimin may not even know it.