Chapter 3388 3390 [Wordless Monument]

 Stayed for a day from Chang'an and visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Forest of Steles, Qianling Mausoleum and other scenic spots.

Looking at the wordless stone tablet in front of the Qianling Mausoleum, Xiang Nan said to the concubines, princes, and ministers, "Wu Zetian was very self-aware and knew that her life was mixed with praise and praise. There were mixed reviews, so there were no words on the tablet. All merits and demerits were right and wrong. , leaving it for future generations to comment on.

I have made merits and demerits in my life, and there are different opinions. After my death, I should erect a monument without words so that future generations can comment on my merits and demerits. "

"What did Huang Ama say? You have great martial arts, benevolence and love for the people, and you have benefited the world without any omission. All the people in the world respect you very much and fall in love with you. How dare anyone dare to slander you and belittle you?" The eldest brother Yonghuang said. He said quickly.

"Yes, Emperor Ama, according to my son, the stone tablet in front of your mausoleum must be a hundred feet high in order to record your great achievements in this life." The second elder brother Yong Cong also said quickly.

"Huang Ama, I think a wordless monument should be erected, but not because you have mixed praise and praise. Secondly, because Huang Ama, your achievements in this life cannot be recorded by a mere stone tablet, let alone It can be summarized in words.

 Emperor Ama’s sacred martial arts opened up new territories and swept the world. Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Zong of Tang and Song Dynasty, and Genghis Khan were all far beyond their reach;

 Huang Ama had outstanding literary talents. He was proficient in poetry, poetry, music, chess, calligraphy and painting, arithmetic, physics, chemistry, astronomy and geography. Confucius, Laozi, Zhuangzi and Mencius could not match him.

Huang Ama used his troops like a god, and he personally conquered hundreds of battles without losing a single one. Jiang Shang, Sun Wu, Zhang Liang, and Han Xin in ancient times were also unmatched;

 Emperor Ama is a genius with numerous inventions and creations. Trains, ships, airplanes, automobiles, even Lu Ban, Gui Guzi, Zhang Heng, Zhuge Liang, etc. cannot reach;

Emperor Ama’s medical skills have penetrated the spirit, Kang Bi De, Zheng Qi Wan, Bai Tong Jie, An Le Shu have countless living people, and Bian Que, Hua Tuo, and Sun Simiao in ancient times cannot compare..." Fifth Prince Yong Heng said a series of words.

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"Okay, okay, don't brag anymore." Xiang Nan waved his hands and said, "I know what I have done, and you don't need to repeat it again.

I say this "wordless monument" just to tell you, never be complacent.

During Wu Zetian's reign, she suppressed political power, promoted imperial examinations, severely punished corrupt officials, and recruited talented people; economically, she focused on agriculture, neglected corvee and low taxes, and rested with the people; military, she conquered the Western Regions, expedition to Tibet, and defeated the Turks...

Under her governance, the Tang Dynasty inherited the rule of Zhenguan and ushered in the prosperous Kaiyuan era. Although she was a woman, her actions were considered outstanding among the emperors of the past dynasties.

But even such an emperor only dared to erect a wordless monument for himself after his death. Who of you can guarantee that you will do better than her after taking the throne in the future? "

 When he asked this question, all the princes suddenly became a little nervous.

"In this case, don't talk too much." Xiang Nan glanced at his sons and said, "Empty talk will only harm the country, but hard work will prosper the country."

Yong Heng's face turned red and green as he spoke, and he stood there feeling embarrassed.

“Yongheng, I’m not just talking about you, but all of you princes must remember them all. Do you understand?” Xiang Nan said again upon seeing this.

Actually, Yongheng is not bad, and he is quite diligent in his work. He just lost his wife, so it’s not good to be too harsh.

“My dearest minister, please remember this.” After hearing what Xiang Nan said, the princes quickly bowed and said.

 …

 After staying in Chang'an for a day, Xiang Nan and others continued to set off and soon arrived in Ganzhou.

Ganzhou belonged to Longxi during the Qin Dynasty. It was once occupied by Tubo during the Tang Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, Dangxiang established Xixia here. After that, through the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it has always been under the rule of the Central Plains, and it is still the gateway from the Central Plains to the Western Regions. The only way to go, it can be said that the strategic position is extremely important.

Stayed in Xiangnan, Ganzhou for a day, took a look at the local customs and tasted the local specialties. It is worth mentioning that there was no beef noodles in Ganzhou at this time. It is said that it was during the Jiaqing period that Chen Weijing, an official whose ancestor was a chef, passed on the method of making beef noodles to his friend Ma Liuqi.

 After Ma Liuqi returned to Ganzhou, he opened his first beef noodle restaurant. Because the noodles are good, the soup is thick and delicious, it is deeply loved by customers. Zhang Shu, a Chinese scholar, specially wrote a poem to praise, "Thousands of ramen noodles are fragrant, but Ma Jiaye is the only one", "I sigh when I burn incense, I only look forward to beef noodles."

 Zhang Shu wrote quite a lot throughout his life and became an outstanding scholar in the fields of surnames and epigraphy. The Xixia writing, which was lost in history, was rediscovered by Zhang Shu.

However, if you don’t eat a bowl of beef noodles in Ganzhou, you will always feel like you have more to come.

 So Xiang Nan specially asked the inn’s cook to make a steaming pot of fragrant and delicious beef noodles according to his instructions.

After everyone ate it, they all found it delicious. The noodles were chewy, the beef was tasty, and the soup was fragrant, so they were full of praise.

Since then, beef noodles have spread throughout the city. After all, this is the delicacy passed down by the emperor himself, and it is much better than any superficial and fake snacks.

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 After staying in Ganzhou for a day, Xiang Nan and others then crossed the Yellow River Bridge and headed for the Western Regions.

 Entering the Western Region, Hanxiang was very excited.

 She left home at the age of eighteen, and it has been seventeen years now. Over the years, her contact with her family has been nothing but letters.

Now that she can see her relatives again, she is naturally very excited and wishes the train could go as fast as possible.

Finally, after a day and night of driving, the train arrived in Ili.

After Han Xiangjian got out of the car, she hugged her mother Yi Mu, brother Han Ye and others, and burst into tears with excitement.

 As for Han Ti, the previous leader of the Han tribe, he died ten years ago.

Not to mention how Han Xiangjian and his family were reunited, after Xiang Nan arrived in Yili, he was busy meeting with the Khans, chiefs and leaders of various tribes in the Western Regions.

 Ever since Xiang Nan defeated Jungar, all the tribes in the Western Regions have surrendered one after another. However, it was not until the completion of the Asia-Europe Railway that these tribes were completely convinced.

Because the railway reaches directly to the Western Regions, the imperial army can arrive from the hinterland of the Central Plains in a week. If these small tribes dare to resist, they will be wiped out in a few days.

 So everyone knew that the Qing Dynasty was no longer able to resist, so they had no choice but to surrender. As an Internet joke says, since the birth of the Maxim machine gun, nomads have become good at singing and dancing.

 So after Xiang Nan and others arrived in Ili, these Khan kings, chiefs, and leaders came to pay homage one after another and presented the most expensive gifts to show their loyalty.

For example, the Han tribe sent dozens of carts of jade, gold, and gems; the Heshuote tribe sent thousands of high-quality war horses, including the legendary Sweat Horse; and the Turbut tribe presented gold and gems. , cattle, sheep, and all kinds of precious furs.

 In addition, all the ministries also followed the example of Hanti in those days and presented many beauties for Xiang Nan to enjoy.

 (End of this chapter)