Chapter 340 Control
Li Ying didn't want to delve into the so-called destiny, so he smiled and said, "Why have I never heard of the "Shou Wang Pozhen Qu" you played before?"

Yang Yuhuan said: "The Guangling San can become a masterpiece through the ages, of course, because of its excellent music, but also because Ji Kang played it before his death, which gave it a tragic color. I want my husband to remember me forever, and the best way is to imitate Ji Kang."

Li Ying said: "Fortunately your wish has not come true."

Yang Yuhuan said: "Shouldn't it be a pity?"

"It's not a pity." Li Heng smiled and shook his head, "I hope to hear more in the future."

Yang Yuhuan smiled sweetly and was about to speak when Zhang Guangsheng walked in and said, "Your Highness, General Feng and his men want to see you."

Li Ying said, "Please ask them to come in."

Yang Yuhuan stepped back voluntarily, and soon Feng Changqing and the former Anxi general entered the room.

Li Ying asked them to sit down and asked, "What do you want, generals?"

Feng Changqing hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Highness, when are we going to quell the rebellion? The brothers below heard that the Shuofang Army was fighting well in Hebei, and they are all looking forward to going to the front line to make more military achievements."

Li Heng seemed to have expected this, and asked, "If you were asked to suppress the rebellion, which line would you attack from?"

"This..." Feng Changqing was stunned.

There are the Shuofang Army and Yan Zhenqing in Hebei, the Helong Army in Tongguan, and the Henan Army in Jianghuai. For a moment, Feng Changqing really didn't know where to go.

Therefore, Feng Changqing was stunned and said, "I will follow your orders, Your Highness."

Li Heng said, "We are all brothers who have been through life and death together. I will not hide it from you. The rebels are powerful and it will take more than one or two battles to defeat them. When we recover the lost territory, we will need you brothers. I hope you will fight bravely at that time."

"Yes." Feng Changqing perked up.

Li Ying said: "This is only one reason. Second, you are my direct descendants. The situation in Chang'an is complicated now. If you all come out, who will stabilize Chang'an?"

Feng Changqing and the generals looked at each other, then stood up and said, "We are eager to make achievements, and we have different considerations. Please forgive us, Your Highness."

Li Heng waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, and stood up and said, "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, both civil and military officials have been valued. If you go out, you can be a general, and if you stay in, you can be a prime minister. However, since Li Linfu came to power, he did not allow border generals to become prime ministers, which led to the confrontation between civil and military officials. After An Lushan's rebellion, the civil officials in the court were even more critical of the military generals. If you leave the court, who will speak for the military generals?"

The generals looked at each other, all feeling ashamed.

Li Ying continued, "You have followed me for many years. You should know that fighting the enemy in battle and maintaining peace and stability in the country are both ways to achieve success. I hope you will take on this important responsibility."

The generals were deeply moved when they heard this.

Feng Changqing said: "I am ignorant, but today I have received your teachings, which will benefit me for the rest of my life."

Other generals followed suit and pleaded guilty.

Li Heng smiled slightly and said, "I'm glad you all understand. The situation on all fronts is tense right now. We are at the center and need to coordinate and dispatch everything. You all need to work harder."

"Yes! We will definitely live up to your highness' trust!" The generals bowed to Li Heng and left with satisfaction.

If it were an ordinary army, they would be so happy that they would wake up with a smile in their sleep if they could suddenly become the imperial guards. However, the Anxi Beiting Army had followed Li Heng for many years and considered itself to be the most elite army in the Tang Dynasty. They also valued military achievements more, so they were afraid that they would do nothing in suppressing the rebellion.

Li Heng could understand their feelings, but now he was no longer a vassal king living in a remote corner. He needed to stand from the perspective of the entire Tang Dynasty and make comprehensive considerations.

Just as Li Ying finished speaking, Zhang Guangsheng came to report, "Your Highness, Liu Yan and Diwu Qi have arrived and are waiting in the side hall."

Li Ying didn't have time to sit down, and led Zhang Guangsheng straight to the side hall.

Arriving at the side hall, Li Ying greeted the two and asked the servants to serve tea and snacks. He then asked, "Have you two had your meal?"

Liu Yan swallowed the snack and said, "We two have already missed the time. After arriving in Chang'an, we dare not delay and come to see Your Highness." Li Heng said, "I know you took a detour to see the new transportation line. Do your homework before coming to see me. Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood, so it is not considered as wasting time. I have asked the kitchen to prepare meals for you two. You can eat in my house later."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Liu Yan and Diwu Qi thanked him together, feeling very warmed.

Li Ying said, "I know your abilities, and you are also familiar with the court situation. I want to let Shi An serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, concurrently as the Chief Censor, the Director of Revenue and the Director of Minting, and Yu Gui as the Supervisory Censor and the Director of Tax and Labor in Jianghuai. Are you up to the task?"

Shi'an is the courtesy name of Liu Yan, and Yugui is the courtesy name of Diwu Qi.

They were both surprised and delighted.

According to their previous expectations, Li Heng would at least ask them about their views on the current finances and the corresponding strategies, and then give them official positions after they agreed. However, Li Heng did not even ask and directly gave them official positions.

The two men stood up at the same time, and Liu Yan said, "I am honored to have your trust and be entrusted with such an important task. I will do my best to repay your Highness!"

Diwu Qi followed up with: "I will do my best to repay Your Highness."

Li Ying said, "Okay, you two have worked hard on the journey. Let's not talk about business today. Please have a meal first."

"Yes." The two of them responded in unison.

Li Ying didn't ask the two of them. First, he was clear about their abilities and had a rough idea of ​​what they would do.

Second, the court currently lacks financial management experts, so no matter what their strategies are, they can only be used first and then improved.

Third, Li Heng now only controls Chang'an militarily, and his administrative control is not enough. Therefore, he can only use his own people, starting with finance, and gradually control the entire administrative system.

No words that day.

The next day, Li Heng went to pay his respects to Li Longji on time.

Since Li Heng took control of Chang'an, he would go to Xingqing Palace on time every day to pay his respects to Li Longji.

After some greetings, Li Longji said, "It's not easy to live in Xingqing Palace in winter. I want to live in Huaqing Palace for a while. What do you think, Prince?"

Li Ying said respectfully, "Huaqing Palace was built by my father for entertainment. People all over the world have already complained about it. Now the rebels are still outside Tongguan. If my father goes to Huaqing Palace at this time, I am afraid it will cause criticism from the world."

"That's it." Li Longji was helpless.

Li Ying said, "The southern wall of Xingqing Palace is damaged, and the court has no financial resources to repair it. It is my fault for letting you live here. You should move to Taiji Palace, where everything is complete."

Li Longji's face changed drastically, and he asked, "Do I have to go?"

Li Heng said, "I suggest that you go, Father."

Li Longji sighed and nodded blankly.

Li Ying said, "I will ask the imperial guards to take care of my father until he leaves."

Li Longji said: "Thank you very much."

Li Ying said: "Father loves his sons very much and has taken good care of them in the Tenth Prince's Residence. I am grateful and should naturally take good care of you."

Li Longji looked embarrassed and was speechless.

Li Heng didn't say anything more and immediately arranged for people to help Li Longji move.

(End of this chapter)