The singing and dancing started again in the hall, but at this time, except for the big-hearted Du Fuwei, the other two people had no intention of having fun, and all they could think about was what to do next.
It's easy for Shen Fan, just report what you hear and see according to the previous rules. As for what will happen next, a little person like him can't control it.
Ma Zhou was different. Du Fuwei didn't know a few Chinese characters. If he wanted to write a letter and express his opinions, he had to be his ghostwriter.
Du Fuwei was obviously used to being a hands-off shopkeeper. When he had an idea, he would let the people below him perfect it. After discussion, he would do it if he felt he could do it. If he couldn't do it, he wouldn't force it.
It was like this when he first went to sea to do business. The methods that the people below came up with to find a way to survive gradually became a big success after trying Tantan. Many of his people also followed him without knowing it. Become rich.
Many of the descendants of the aristocratic families in Jiangzuo were influenced by them, and gradually regarded Du Fuwei as their master, and followed him step by step to start business.
Ma Zhou is a good example. It took him only half a day to meet Du Fuwei before he boarded the pirate ship and began to plan for him exhaustively.
It has to be said that not everyone can possess such an ability. Among the princes of the late Sui Dynasty, only one of them can survive to this day and enjoy himself in this Purple Gold Tower. It is not without reason.
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At noon the next day, while Li Po was having lunch, reports from the Qianniu Preparatory Office and the Military Intelligence Department came to him, in which Du Fuwei's itinerary and every move were recorded.
Li Po didn't pay much attention to it. Every few days, reports about Du Fuwei's actions and deeds would be reported to him, and later Dou Jiande would be added. They were probably recording their daily lives. Li Po also read them as leisure reading. .
He felt that these two people were sensible people and not fools, so they would not easily let others take advantage of them. They were simply joking with their own lives and fortunes.
Dou Jiande had just arrived and didn't know what was going on, but Du Fuwei was living a happy life and had already traveled all over Chang'an in a few days.
It looked like he was living an extremely comfortable life, and even Li Po was a little jealous. He felt that he should find something to do. It was a bit annoying to wander around like a chicken all day long.
But think about it, forget it. Du Fuwei's life is comfortable, which is also good for his reputation as an emperor. At least everyone has heard about Du Fuwei's story, and while talking about it, they always want to praise him. Measuring like the sea or something.
And there are actually many benefits. Those who surrender will feel more at ease, especially if the people in Jiangzuo want to rebel again, they can't use Du Fuwei as an issue.
So he casually browsed through it after lunch. After a while, his brows furrowed and he cursed in his heart.
There was nothing wrong with the Military Intelligence Department, who reported Du Fuwei's whereabouts as a routine matter.
He ordered the establishment of the Military Intelligence Department in the Jin region. Its main function was to spy on military intelligence. It also had side jobs such as persuading surrender and assassination. It was not surprising that subordinates of princes generally had such organizations.
After he became king, it was naturally put under the control of the Ministry of War. In fact, it still belonged directly to the Han Palace.
After entering Chang'an, there were many things going on, and the Military Intelligence Department gradually made some changes. Things like monitoring the surrender of people were also left to them.
Unsurprisingly, after the princes were wiped out, the functions of organizations like the Military Intelligence Department would undergo considerable changes, but Li Po had not yet taken care of it.
When Zhang Liang, the doctor in charge of the Military Intelligence Department, returns to the court, he will discuss the future of the Military Intelligence Department with him.
Li Po did not intend to turn the General Affairs Department into an institution like Jin Yiwei later. The emergence of Jin Yiwei had its historical reasons, and Li Po would not let such a deformed thing appear under his rule.
In general, Li Po still feels that the main function of the Military Intelligence Department is to deal with the outside world. As he said before, there are so many enemies in the world that there is no place to use them. This sentence also applies to the Military Intelligence Department.
manage.
Government agencies that tend to be shady are prone to producing madmen and ruthless officials, especially powerful officials. Once such a guy appears, it means that there is a problem with the entire political system, and it must be one of the symbols of the decline of the dynasty.
Li Po is not confused and will not ask for trouble.
The Senniu Bishen Mansion is also his eyes and ears now. Compared with spying on the movements in the capital, the Senniu Bishen Mansion has a natural advantage, that is, the origins of the people in it are complicated and not as pure as the Military Intelligence Department.
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, it just depends on how you use them.
The things in the newspaper this time were very interesting. Du Fuwei's weird remarks were recorded in detail. Shen Fan still had some conscience. He ate and drank at Du Fuwei's place for a long time, but did not tell the emperor that Du Fuwei wanted to treat him to flowers.
The wine part.
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This guy wants to give me money? You can imagine...
Li Po felt so angry and funny that he wanted to crack Du Fuwei's head open to see how many evil ideas were inside. At the same time, he also became a little curious about Du Fuwei's net worth.
Since ancient times, not many people can think of giving money to the emperor, but they all want to take advantage of the emperor. And everyone who gives money to the emperor also wants to get greater rewards.
The most famous example is Mr. Lu Buwei, whose business practices are truly evil.
But Du Fuwei seems to be different. He just has a lot of money?
Although he and Du Fuwei only met once, he had a deeper understanding of his character, far better than a half-hearted person like Shen Fan.
Li Po swallowed his saliva. They were all people who had gone through hard times. It was not easy to get rid of the memory of hunger. Now that the national treasury was empty, even individual rewards had to be thought over and over again.
Thinking of this, Li Po secretly cursed that Yang Guang and Li Yuan were really nothing. One had depleted the treasury, and the other was so good that he transferred all the good things away. He had to save them again after taking over. It was really hard work.
I ransacked Gao Shen's house last year, and I didn't find many good things out of concern for Gao's reputation.
Even so, there are still ministers who from time to time advise the king to practice frugality and set an example for the world. Do you think it is easy for us?
It is a pity that he cannot accept gifts from "subordinates". What the man named Ma Zhou said is right. The emperor is rich in the world and is not a thief. He cannot rob the rich and give to the poor, nor can he take away people's private property without reason.
If he dares to accept Du Fuwei's money, rumors may spread outside that the emperor wants to collect protection money from the surrendered people, and some people will happily give money to the emperor. If you accept Du Fuwei's money,
They won't accept us, right?
This precedent cannot be set...
Du Fuwei wants to exchange all his gold and silver for silver treasures, which is not a big deal, but he has to prevent others from following suit. Silver treasures and Tongbaos are currencies that are related. If there are more silver treasures, Tongbao will be needed.
Keep up.
There is still a lot of room for truth in the issuance of currency, but if the nobles really want to exchange all the gold and silver in their homes for silver treasures, then how can they not bear it? Prices in Chang'an have just dropped a few days ago, so don't make things more expensive.
That would be bad.
While Li Po was secretly scolding Du Fuwei for not playing well but coming to cause trouble for him, his interest gradually became more intense. In some respects, he and Du Fuwei were the same person.
They are very interested in new things and ideas. What they hate the most is the kind of guy who can't do this or that, but doesn't have any ideas or methods in his stomach. Well, he later became commonly known as a stickler.
As expected, Du Fuwei actually wanted to build his own academy... He was really rich and wealthy... He could make huge profits from overseas trade...
After the princes were pacified, it seemed that the navy would be useless if it did not go to sea. No, water transport required the navy. Yang Jian and his son dug several large canals. This was one of the important legacies left by the former Sui Dynasty.
In the future, north-south freight transportation will be of great use, and it will also make all parts of the world more closely connected, which is indeed a good thing that will benefit the future.
Just like the Chi Road built by the former Qin Dynasty, most of it is still in use today. It is undoubtedly the link that connects the world. Yang Jian liked to do big projects, and Yang Guang even more so. The abuse of people's power was its drawback, and the advantage was that it made transportation more convenient.
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After that, the naval forces in the south were integrated together, and most of them were used for water transportation and overseas trade... Now that Du Fuwei has laid the foundation, it cannot stop.
It's a pity that he can't go to see it on the spot in a short time, let alone go to sea by boat. Otherwise, he believes that he will do better than Du Fuwei and will be more purposeful.
When it comes to overseas trade, gold and silver are secondary. For example, seeds of high-yielding crops, some special craftsmanship, etc. can all be included in the scope of transactions.
Moreover, when the population of the Central Plains is greatly reduced and there are difficulties in manpower, the slave trade cannot be carried out, and colonization and other things can also be carried out...
Li Po couldn't help but think a lot. Wang Ze and others had just left. Once they established a foothold in Jiangzuo, their understanding of the situation in Jiangzuo would naturally gradually become more detailed.
At that time, we must build several ports and continue to use troops to the southeast and east. This is much more constructive than opening up the Silk Road.
And these indeed require more talents to support them. There is some truth in what Du Fuwei said. Most of the navy generals in the south of the Yangtze River can only play on the river, and they may not be able to do it on the sea.
Back then, when the navy general came to escort his troops across the sea to attack Goguryeo, and almost destroyed the country in one battle, it seemed that the navy had been training off the coast of Shandong for two years...
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Li Po tapped his fingers on the table, his thoughts wandering away.
In fact, these things do not need to be reminded by Du Fuwei, they are all within his plan, but now that Du Fuwei is there, maybe he can make preparations in advance?
Datang Maritime Academy? It sounds a bit... contradictory to the customs and customs of the world. Everything he did before was based on reality and he never had any intention of being new or different.
Now that the world has been settled and the imperial power is in control, it's time to do something new and unique. Du Fuwei has even put the bowl in front of you. If you still don't dare to take a few bites, why are you still a bullshit emperor?