In the prosperous era of the ancient Tang Dynasty, in the prosperous Chang'an City, there was an old man named Li Henian. When he was young, he was a brave general and made great achievements for the stability of the country. However, the years are not forgiving, and in the blink of an eye, Li Henian is already gray-haired and faltering.
Li Henian has a son named Li Hao, who has been smart and clever since he was a child, and is quite loved by his father. However, Li Hao died in an accident, leaving his elderly father to live alone in this world. Although Li Henian's heart is painful, life still needs to go on. With his meager savings and the help of his neighbors, he was able to make ends meet.
Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty was well aware of the suffering of the common people, and was especially concerned about the lives of the elderly. He decreed the establishment of an "old age allowance" to demonstrate the court's care and respect for the elderly. However, when this policy reached Chang'an City, it caused a lot of discussion.
"Can this old-age allowance really fall into the hands of our people?" In the teahouses on the streets, people are talking.
"I heard that this subsidy has to go through layers of approval, and I am afraid that there are very few people who can get it in the end." A middle-aged man shook his head and sighed.
Li Henian sat in the corner of the teahouse, listening to people's discussions, and his heart was mixed. He knew that the intentions of the imperial court were good, but there would inevitably be omissions in actual operation. However, with a glimmer of hope, he decided to give it a try.
The next day, Li Henian came to the official mansion tremblingly on crutches. He explained his purpose to the officials and handed over his identification and application materials. The officials looked at his old face and trembling hands, and they couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in their hearts. They quickly went through the formalities for Li Henian and told him that the subsidy would soon be in his hands.
Soon after, Li Henian really received an old-age allowance from the imperial court. Although the amount is not much, it means a lot to him. He used the money to buy some medicinal herbs and supplements to nourish his body. At the same time, he also began to pay attention to the living conditions of other elderly people around him.
Li Henian found that many elderly people like him, although they lived a difficult life, no one paid attention. He decided to use his power to help them. He ran around calling on society to pay attention to the lives of the elderly; He organized a mutual aid association for the elderly, so that the elderly could support each other and spend their old age together; He also wrote his story in letters and sent them to the officials of the imperial court, hoping that they would further improve the old-age allowance policy.
With the passage of time, the story of Li Henian gradually spread throughout Chang'an City. People were touched by his kindness and joined in caring for the elderly. The imperial court has also noticed this change, and has stepped up the publicity and supervision of the old age subsidy policy to ensure that every subsidy can be truly implemented.
The years have passed, and in the blink of an eye, it has come to the new year. Li Henian is 90 years old, but he is still energetic and energetic. He often sat in the yard of his home and watched the children playing, with a happy smile on his face. He knew that it was precisely because of the love of the imperial court and the support of society that he could live such a happy life in his old age.
On a sunny afternoon, Li Henian sat in the courtyard basking in the sun and enjoying a rare quiet time. Suddenly, a young official came to his home and handed him a new policy document on the old-age allowance. Li Henian took the document and read it carefully, with a relieved smile on his face. He knows that this new policy will benefit more elderly people and live a happier and more fulfilling old age.
Looking at the documents in his hand, Li Henian felt a warm current in his heart. He was full of emotion: although the years are ruthless, there is love in the world. As long as we have love in our hearts, we can overcome all difficulties and welcome a better future!