Chapter 361 The magnanimity of the eldest son of the emperor
With the further opening of the martial law in Jinling City, and several peace announcements issued in the name of the prince, the entire city has temporarily stabilized and regained its vitality, getting rid of the original tense atmosphere.
The people who had been hiding from the disaster began to take to the streets and enter the markets. Shops opened and businesses were open for business. Jinling began to regain its past bustle. After the connection with the outside of the city was opened, merchants and people in the surrounding areas also heard the news.
Come. Jinling is a big city, a place where wealth accumulates, and a huge market. After being suppressed by the war, it also took the opportunity to explode with strong consumption power.
Of course, during these days, in Jinling City, in addition to the ordinary people purchasing daily necessities, the main force of consumption was the Han army officers and soldiers in Pingnan. Although most of the troops were stationed outside the city, the camp was still left to the people below.
The officers and soldiers will receive some benefits and have holidays in batches, allowing them to experience the scenery of Jinling.
The officers and soldiers of Pingnan also received rewards three times, and they had some extravagant wealth, which they could enjoy. Of course, compared to the whole army, there were still only a few who were living and drinking. And what they were most interested in was,
There is nothing better than the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion in Jinling, especially those officers and soldiers who will continue to march south to take over the city and suppress public security.
"Jiangnan is indeed a good place, and Jinling is a prosperous city, almost as good as Kaifeng!" Wearing a plain silk dress and a velvet robe, Liu Xu sighed as he strolled through the Jinling market.
In addition to a few guards, there was also a young man. This was Liu Xu's cousin, Geng Jixun. Listening to his words, Geng Jixun couldn't help but show contempt and said: "In my opinion, compared to the majesty, size and splendor of Kaifeng,
The prosperous people, but this Jinling is far behind! Furthermore, allowing it to prosper is not surrendering under the iron heel of the Han Dynasty!"
It has to be said that after more than ten years, a kind of pride has arisen among the nobles, bureaucrats and common people of the Han Dynasty, which also represents a kind of national identity, although for most people, this identity is still very weak.
, but as vested interests, the nobles and bureaucrats are full of pride. Therefore, when comparing Kaifeng with Jinling, they will subconsciously belittle Jinling and praise Kaifeng.
Liu Xu smiled and said: "Today, Jinling is also under the rule of the Han Dynasty, and it is not an enemy city. My father said that the Jiangnan area will be an extremely important territory for the Han Dynasty in the future. The accumulation of finance and taxation, and the transportation of money and grain,
You should not have this kind of hostility!"
Hearing this, Geng Jixun noticed the serious look on his little cousin's face and hurriedly said: "I just said it casually, don't take it seriously. Jinling is indeed a good city, but no matter how good it is, it is not a place where we will live for a long time!"
"Why, are you missing your family and home?" Liu Xu tilted his head and looked at Geng Jixun, playfully saying, "I am a newlywed. I am supposed to be sentimental and sad, but I have to ask you to leave your beloved wife and accompany me to Jiangnan..."
Geng Jixun chuckled: "My wife is already pregnant. Even if she stays in Tokyo, it won't be very interesting. If I go south with her, I can also expand my knowledge. Why not?"
As he spoke, Geng Jixun blinked and said meaningfully to Liu Xu: "I heard that the women from Jiangnan are gentle and lovely. You are about the same age. Do you intend to find a talented woman when you come south this time?"
What young man is not pregnant? The same goes for Liu Xu. After listening to his cousin's words, a flash of emotion flashed across his handsome face, and he immediately shook his head and said: "That's all, if that's true, at such a young age, you are deliberately playing tricks, and after returning to Beijing, you will only
I'm afraid I won't be scolded for a long time. It doesn't matter if I get scolded, but you are the one who made the suggestion. It's hard to predict what the outcome will be..."
When Liu Xu said this, Geng Jixun's expression immediately changed, and he waved his hands and said: "I was just talking nonsense, just pretend I didn't say anything!"
"Haha..." As Liu Xu laughed, Geng Jixun also laughed.
"You have been wandering around Jinling Market these past few days, saying you are observing the people's sentiments. What results have you found?" Geng Jixun asked.
"Looking around, everything is about the people's sentiments. Everything you see is people's livelihood!" Liu Xu said this.
He took out a few coins from his arms, gestured to Geng Jixun, and said: "The money circulating in the Jinling market is too much and too mixed. Not only Qianyu Tongbao and Jiangnan official coins, but also Nanyue and Wuyue copper coins.
Yes, the quality is different and needs to be rectified..."
In fact, when Liu Xu came here, Emperor Liu also gave him an assignment. Of course, the more purpose was to give him insights.
The cousins wandered around for a while longer. Liu Xu climbed up and suddenly pointed to a place in the distance and asked: "Where is that with such strong fireworks?"
Neither the left nor the right knew it, so Geng Jixun asked someone to investigate and replied: "That is a Buddhist temple, called Taicheng Temple. It is quite famous in Jinling. It is said to be the Ancient Jiming Temple with many believers. This time Jinling was spared from the war, and many
The people were grateful and rushed to fulfill their vows, so the incense was particularly strong!"
"Being spared from the disaster of war, not caring about the favor of the imperial court, and doing a righteous deed by Wang Shi, but yet going to visit that Buddhist temple, what's the point?" After receiving such an answer, Liu Xu frowned and said, with a little dissatisfaction showing in his words.
No one could give an answer to this question. After thinking about it for a while, he said, "There seem to be quite a few Buddhist and Taoist temples in Jinling!"
Geng Jixun replied: "As far as we have seen in Jinling City recently, there are nearly twenty!"
"I have long heard that Buddhism and Taoism are very strong here, and the ministers of the Li family have also built many monks and Taoism temples. Now it seems that it is indeed true!" Liu Xu said with emotion, and then ordered: "Four Hundred and Eighteen in the Southern Dynasties
Ten temples, I don’t know how many Buddhist temples there are in Jiangnan today. This matter needs to be investigated. It is conceivable that there must be many conflicts with the imperial government’s Buddhist and Taoist temple management regulations!”
"Let's go!" After giving the order, Liu Xu led the people forward.
"Where are you going? Back to where you're going?" Geng Jixun asked.
"Go to Taicheng Temple to have a look. Since you have seen it, let's stop by and pay homage! My grandmother is old and her body is getting weaker. I have been raised by her with kindness, so I should sincerely pray for her!" Liu Xu sighed again.
Queen Mother Li has always been a believer in Buddhism. As Liu Xu, who grew up with her, actually does not have much prejudice against Buddhism. However, this son is precocious and has conflicts between his personal feelings and the court system.
Even so, he still chose to put public service first.
When Liu Xu and his party returned from Taicheng Temple, Liu Xu brought back a spiritual talisman. Of course, this was more of a token of his heart. At the same time, from his perspective, Taicheng Temple needed rectification. This Buddhist temple,
Inside and outside, it is said that there are more than three hundred monks. Although there is no detailed number, it is obviously a lot.
This is what I mean, just because I believe in you and respect you doesn’t mean I won’t punish you...
Returning to the lower place, Liu Xu received a notice that the prince Liu Yang hosted a banquet to invite the minister of Jinling. As the eldest son of the emperor, he also wanted to accompany him. That night, the two brothers cooperated well, one was gentle and elegant, the other was agile and majestic, fully displaying the heavenly family.
The heroic appearance played an excellent soothing role for the civil servants in Jiangnan.
Afterwards, these people received a notice, ordering them to return home, pack their belongings and luggage, and move their families to Kaifeng together with Li Yu. There was no room for objection. These people were also the spoils of the Han Dynasty and needed to be sent to Kaifeng.
, dedicated to the palace.
Of course, the more important reason is to remove these bureaucrats from the soil and water of Jiangnan and reduce their inherent influence on the Jiangnan region. At the same time, more nobles and big landowners will also be included in the migration list, regardless of the imperial court's influence on the Jiangnan region.
The Jiangnan region attaches great importance to protection, and its methods of conquest have always been relatively restrained, but such measures are inevitable!
It is conceivable that it will take a certain amount of time and several storms to settle the Jiangnan area!
