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Text Chapter 364: Changes in the Harem

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    The emperor was not omnipotent, especially things that all the civil and military ministers of the dynasty insisted on, such as the affairs of the harem. In September of the first year of Taixing, after the autumn harvest was over, sporadic memorials turned into large-scale memorials. In criticizing corruption,  , lazy officials, but also talked about the harem.  In fact, there have been many changes in the harem. In the end, there were 500 maids and 300 eunuchs, a total of 800 people. Li Rupei felt that it was very luxurious. The eunuchs were indeed capable in serving.  Yes, observing people's emotions in life is indeed the eunuch's strength. This made Li Rupei feel very emotional. No wonder so many emperors trusted eunuchs. Of course, Li Rupei's situation was different. He was a person who traveled through time, and he did not agree with eunuchs in his bones.  , this is a practice that destroys human nature and is definitely not worth advocating, so he can stay vigilant at all times.  In the harem, there were still only the Empress and the five ladies. Fan Ruonan and Wang Miaotong were both pregnant, which made the civil and military officials of the court feel inappropriate. Cui Anqian and Cui Shenyou were also very embarrassed. Even during the morning court, the two of them directly  The issue of the draft was mentioned, otherwise the Cui family of Qinghe would not be able to withstand such great pressure. This made the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty know that the main cause of such problems in the harem was the emperor's insistence. Of course, the reason for the persistence was unwillingness  The expense of a harem is too great.  In the first year of Taixing, the weather was good, and agriculture achieved a great harvest. Only a few places were affected by the disaster. The prosperity and stability of the Tang Dynasty have appeared in various places, and the national treasury has sufficient money to sustain many years of expenses and large-scale development of commerce and trade.  , which also led to an increase in taxes. Under such circumstances, the emperor was too frugal, which made the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty unwilling to accept it.  This time, it was Shou Wang Li Jie who took the lead in filing the memorial.  Li Jie believes that some aspects of the ancestral system of the Tang royal family need to be modified.  For example, regarding the attitude towards eunuchs, the emperor has erected iron monuments in the Daming Palace and the Imperial Palace, ordering eunuchs not to interfere in politics. After more than half a year, eunuchs interfering in politics have disappeared, and the public understanding has also changed. No one is willing to let his family  The children of the emperor became eunuchs, and the eunuchs' duties of ruling on political affairs, supervising the army, and leading troops on expeditions have all become history. Although the palace still retains the Ministry of Internal Affairs.  But the highest rank of eunuchs is the sixth rank. It can be said that this group has completely declined, and such changes are necessary.  But the concubines in the harem are not just a private matter for the emperor, they involve the prosperity of the royal family and the world of the Tang Dynasty.  Li Jie insisted that the emperor must pay attention to the affairs of the harem, enrich the concubines in the harem, and support the draft proposed by the political hall.  Li Jie¡¯s direct advice.  With the support of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Li Rupei could no longer object.  Li Rupei also knows that the probability of children dying in this era is very high, mainly due to diseases.  The royal family should not think of exceptions in this regard. The reason why several of his children are able to survive healthily is because of their daily diet and care.  They all paid special attention, and Li Rupei knew a lot of basic common sense in life, so that several children could grow up healthily.  As for the number of women in the emperor's harem.  This is actually a symbol of power. Whether it is the emperor, prince or even the civil and military ministers of the court, they all determine how many women they can marry based on their official rank.  Li Rupei knew very well that whether he enriched the harem involved the civil and military interests of the entire dynasty. This was no longer a trivial matter.  Just imagine, the rules of the Tang Dynasty have been established for many years. Even the prince's mansion is filled with dozens or even dozens of women. He, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, has only six women in the harem. What should the civil and military officials of the dynasty do?  , people can't divorce the woman they marry into the house, that's impossible, but there are too many women in the house, and they always feel uncomfortable.  The dominance of men and women is the main theme of this era. Women cannot serve as officials in the court or work in the government. Supporting the family is mainly a man's business. This means that it is impossible for women to improve their status. Even if Li Rupei is the emperor, he has no ability.  To change this situation, not to mention Li Rupei, not even Wu Zetian could change this fact when he became emperor.  In fact, things in the harem have already had some impact on the court. If Li Rupei still insists, I am afraid that there will be more memorials from the civil and military ministers.  In desperation, Li Rupei could only compromise, but he firmly disagreed with the so-called draft, which would be difficult to control. Besides, the concubines in the harem must be gradually enriched, and they will not all be in place at once. Privately, Li Rupei also  You know, there are really hundreds of women, but he is not that capable of controlling them. The women in the harem will suffer the most.  Unfortunately, the development of the situation was beyond Li Rupei's expectations, and a disguised draft began.  In the harem, there are only the Queen and five ladies, and the remaining concubine positions are all vacant. The temptation of these positions isHis power is extraordinary, and the emperor's reputation has spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, after the news about the selection of concubines for the harem spread, countless people came to inquire about the news, including officials from the imperial court and local places, as well as gentry and wealthy people.  Households, and even merchants, all thought that their girls could come to the emperor's side and gain his favor, so that the family would be able to rely on them.  Both the emperor's parents have passed away, so the task of selecting concubines fell on the queen.  This suddenly made the Cui family of Qinghe become the target of public criticism. It was unlikely to find the empress directly. It was also difficult to find Cui Anqian, Cui Shenyou and others. The one who was easier to find was Cui Yanchong, the military governor of Qianzhong Road. In addition, the Cui family  For the rest of the family, it is easier to find the wives of Cui Anqian and others.  By mid-October, the number of girls selected by the Empress Cui Hanlei reached 30. At this time, Li Rupei came forward and said that having so many girls was enough. From now on, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would never mention harem selection again.  It is the concubine¡¯s business, otherwise she will be severely punished.  In fact, the draft has become a secret power game. This has long been expected by Li Rupei. With the strengthening of imperial power and the stability of the Tang Dynasty, many people want to get a piece of the pie, no matter which direction they are in.  Ministers of civil and military affairs are also merchants who are gradually becoming stronger. The idea of ????officialdom will continue for more than a thousand years. Being able to rely on the government is the greatest guarantee, let alone relying on the emperor.  In less than a year, great changes have also occurred in the northern capital Chang'an, the eastern capital Luoyang, and Henan Prefecture. Such changes have attracted many people to come here. Needless to say, the situation in the south has also changed.  The original system continued to be maintained, commerce and trade became more developed, and people's lives also experienced great changes, and many people began to become wealthy.  There are some things that Li Rupei can use, but there are some things that will not happen overnight. For example, the problem of too much power of local officials is not only something Li Rupei can't do, but also Li Chengbo, who will succeed the throne in the future, will not be able to change it. The county government  It is the government that is in charge of all affairs in the county, large and small, and that the people and farmers trust.  This has led to a situation where power can solve everything. The higher you go, the greater the power. Even the business that Li Rupei tried his best to support was also marked by power. After the establishment of the General Chamber of Commerce, the president was a member of the Ministry of Revenue.  Concurrently, the presidents of various chambers of commerce are also concurrently held by officials. Such matters do not require the imperial court to issue an edict, so the following will be followed immediately.  Li Rupei knows that the draft has turned into a secret power game, so he must decisively stop it.  Thirty girls entering the harem means that the number of maids and eunuchs in the harem will increase, and the expenses will also need to increase. Although this increased expense is all taken out of the harem treasury, it is all tax after all.  income.  Of course, Li Rupei can only interfere with large-scale matters, and he cannot interfere too much with small matters. For example, things in the harem should be under the jurisdiction of the Queen. The system is used to restrain everyone, and Li Rupei is no exception.  , and must take the lead in complying with it. He should not interfere in matters that should not be interfered with.  With more women, there will definitely be games in the harem. Even if Li Rupei is a god, there is no way to stop it. He can only warn Cui Hanlei from time to time that he must try his best to manage the affairs of the harem and avoid too many disputes.  After October, Li Rupei focused his energy on the vassal towns and Turks. There were only about four months left before the one-year deadline he mentioned. There were a lot of things to prepare. Although the Tang Dynasty began to prosper,  However, the vassal towns will not be destroyed, Xinjiang Road will not be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and all achievements will be eclipsed.  It should be said that after more than half a year, the situation has also changed. The feudal towns have generally become honest and anxious. Perhaps knowing that the court will eventually destroy the feudal towns, some feudal towns have begun to strengthen their own strength, such as Wang Mei and Li Keyong.  People, some vassal towns began to think about surrendering to the imperial court, such as Wang Rong, etc. However, all this was because the imperial court did not have a clear attitude for the time being and was only doing it in secret, so there was no big move.  The imperial court also has too many things to do and cannot take into account the vassal towns and Turks for the time being. It is like a boxer who is gathering strength with all his strength, waiting for the best opportunity to take action.  The Political Hall and the Ministry of War have actually begun planning, not to mention the Iron Blood Army. Although the total strength of the Iron Blood Army is only 200,000, it is more elite and powerful. Sufficient food and military pay are guaranteed, and the education of the soldiers is even more important.  Indispensable, the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Chang'an and Luoyang have long been gearing up, waiting for the emperor's order.  Gao Chibang and Yan Fu have discussed it several times. They know that once the emperor orders the expedition to conquer the vassal towns and Turks, it will be done in one go, so all preparations must be meticulous.  (To be continued, please searchSuopiao Astronomy, the novels are better and updated faster!
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