The hall of the town general's house was filled with the sound of scrolling through scrolls, accompanied by the constant sound of dialing beads. The subordinates who came with Liu Xu on his eastward tour were checking various registers and accounts in Aolai City.
Separated by a curtain, Liu Xu and Liu Yongzhen sat across from each other next to the small eucalyptus, sipping tea in silence. In this remote town, drinking tea was already an "aristocratic" enjoyment.
However, Liu Xu tasted it seriously and was a little intoxicated. Liu Yongzhen's Zhenjiangfu had a lot of good things. This tea was Xianglin tea from Hangzhou, and it was also selected as a tribute tea.
Liu Yongzhen obviously brought the best things to entertain King Qin, but what was depressing was that despite serving him so diligently, the anxiety and worries in his heart were always difficult to eliminate and lingered in his mind, especially when he looked at King Qin's indifferent expression.
Liu Yongzhen had never met Emperor Liu. Although he was Liu Guangyi's nephew, he obviously did not have the qualifications. However, at this moment, he couldn't help feeling in his heart that His Highness King Qin was so enigmatic and how majestic the Emperor was...
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There were so many distracting thoughts in his mind that the cup of tea was completely cold and he didn't take a sip. Liu Yongzhen's attention was obviously outside the curtain. While accompanying Liu Xu, his ears were always raised high, listening and asking questions.
Seeing that he was a little uneasy, Liu Xu said softly: "Why is General Liu Zhen so messed up?"
Liu Yongzhen was startled, and without waiting for his reply, Liu Xu said: "You don't have to worry, it's just a routine inspection! I have been like this all the way. If I make a mistake, I will correct it. If I have omissions, I will make up for it. I
I am not here to deal with you military and political officials, but I am here to fill in the gaps in local governance!"
"Your Highness is wise!" Hearing this, Liu Yongzhen hurriedly complimented: "Your Highness is so broad-minded, why worry about Anton not being cured?"
But Liu Yongzhen couldn't feel at ease after saying that. Of course he also had some sources of information. As far as he knew, King Qin Liu Xu used many thunderous methods along the way. For those who did not comply with the policies of the Governor's Office and acted arbitrarily,
Punishment will be given depending on the severity of the complex. A mild punishment may be enough with just a few words of reprimand, while a more serious punishment may include dismissal from office or even beheading.
For people like Liu Yongzhen, if something goes wrong, it would be easier to kill him than to be driven out of Anton. If he is driven back to the capital and his family, life will definitely not be easy.
"This high-grade Xianglin tea is rare even in the Central Plains. I thank you for your hospitality. However, I am allowed to taste it here alone, but you, the master, sit across from me. As a guest, I feel a little embarrassed!"
He made a joke and comforted Liu Yongzhen with gentle words.
Following Liu Xu's gaze, she saw the tea cup in front of her. Almost without thinking, Liu Yongzhen picked up the cup and poured it into her mouth, even chewing the tea leaves.
What they tasted was fried tea. Emperor Liu mentioned this, and then some smart people came up with the method of frying tea. After more than 20 years of development, the tea frying technology of the Han Dynasty has now changed.
It matured and spread throughout the country.
Liu Yongzhen's actions made Liu Xu stunned for a moment. He was a descendant of a noble family, knowledgeable in books and etiquette, but his behavior made him look like a rough guy. However, it could also reflect his uneasiness.
Because of this, Liu Xu, who had not taken it seriously at first, couldn't help but secretly wonder if there were any drawbacks to Aolai City. With a smile on his face, Liu Xu's eyes became deeper.
There was indeed nothing going on in this small Aolai city. Even if I checked several years of files, it didn't take much time. Soon, Geng Jizhong, the secretary of the Governor's Office, walked in and bowed to Liu Xu.
: "Your Highness!"
Geng Jizhong is obviously a descendant of the Geng family, the youngest son of Liu Xu's uncle Geng Zhongen, and Liu Xu's cousin. It has to be said that at any time, the only people Liu Xu can rely on are his mother's family, the Geng family, and his wife's family.
There are two major Bai families, and under the banner of King Qin, only these two families are the most reliable.
"How is it?" Liu Xu asked.
Geng Jizhong glanced at Liu Yongzhen, who was a little nervous, and replied calmly: "Your Highness, except for the clear records of gold storage, the rest of the records are very confusing..."
Liu Xu spread his hands, and Geng Jizhong hurriedly handed over a brief report. After reading it for a while, Liu Xu looked at Liu Yongzhen with a smile and said in a gentle manner: "Why are the accounts of grain import and export not clear?"
"You also have a military job. If you are marching and fighting, and you can't even figure out the military supplies and logistics, and the supplies and supplies are wrong, can you still win the war?"
Liu Xu asked Yun Danfengqing, but Liu Yongzhen blushed, hesitated, and explained in a low voice: "Your Highness, this is my fault. However, Aolai City is a small town, and there are no planners who are good at calculations...
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"Since there are few people in the city, how can it be easier to straighten things out?" Liu Xu immediately retorted: "Even the cattle and farm tools rented by the farmers are all mixed up. Over time, they will become bad debts. Those cattle,
Farm tools are also the property of the government. Why, General Liu Zhen is very generous. Is it possible that he plans to directly implement good governance and benefit the people in the future, and then write it off without any further pursuit?"
Liu Xu's eyes were full of oppression, and he said calmly: "It is true that some cattle and farm tools are not a big deal. In order to attract immigrants, the governor's office can order them to be donated to farmers. However, since the leasing system has been formulated, it must be implemented well.
, otherwise, you can simply extend favors and benefits, so why introduce this policy? Liu Zhenjiang should not have the intention to corrupt the governor's government order..."
"Your Highness!" Liu Yongzhen was obviously intimidated by Liu Xu's careless words. He stood up hurriedly, knelt on the ground, and said excitedly: "Your Highness knows it well, I will never change His Highness's decree even if I die.
! If you are at fault here, please forgive me, and I will have no complaints at all!"
He looked at Liu Yongzhen silently, and after a while, probably seeing his sincerity, he waved his hand: "Get up! You don't have to be like this. I still say the same thing, I'm not here to cause trouble for you, I just want to be with you.
Discover the problem, find out the omissions, and then solve it. Anton can be managed well not by me, Liu Xu, but by the governor's office. We have to work together from top to bottom!"
"Yes! Your Highness is right, I will definitely keep your Highness's teachings in mind!" Liu Yongzhen quickly expressed his stance.
Looking at Liu Yongzhen, Liu Xu said: "Your Majesty once chatted with me and said that the entire country is a big account. If the accounts are not clear, the country will be in chaos. Although your Aolai city is small, the truth is the same!"
"Your Majesty is truly far-sighted and magnanimous..." Liu Yongzhen began to talk nonsense, flattering Emperor Liu from thousands of miles away.
Liu Xu was almost not amused by him. He raised his hand and told Geng Jizhong who was standing aside: "Leave an accountant to help General Liu Zhen sort out Ao Laicheng's accounts!"
"yes!"
"If the superiors can help me, then the subordinates will have nothing to worry about!" Liu Yongzhen said.
Liu Xu looked at him: "I have to work hard for you. Gather the Ao Lai garrison officers and above. I will have a meal with them in the evening. It is really hard work to guard and maintain security in this remote place and protect the environment and the people.
, as the governor, I should also comfort you on behalf of the imperial court!"
"Yes!" Shocked by Liu Xu's words, Liu Yongzhen dared to object, and did not consider that Anton's army was actually directly under the command of Deputy Governor Gao Huaide. He only responded: "Your Highness personally hosted the banquet. This is the responsibility of the officers and soldiers.
pleasure."
Although the imperial court still adheres to the principle of separation of military and political affairs in Anton, in fact, thousands of miles away, it is difficult to achieve complete monitoring and implementation.
Liu Xu is the King of Qin, the eldest son of Emperor Liu, and the Governor of Anton. Who can really check and balance him in the realm of Anton? In addition, nominally, the Anton garrison is also subordinate to the Governor's Mansion.
As the governor, it was not difficult for Liu Xu to interfere in some military matters. No one dared to offend the King of Qin and easily accuse him of interfering in military affairs.
From the establishment of the Anton Governor's Office to Liu Xu's drastic political actions in Anton, there have always been various controversies and criticisms. Naturally, there are many far-sighted people in the court. Some people have long pointed out the hidden worries, thinking that Anton
The power of the governor was too great and needed to be restricted. At least the jurisdiction of the garrison army should be separated from the governor's office. However, Emperor Liu did not adopt it because of his personal feelings or considering the actual situation in the Northeast...
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When Liu Yongzhen left, her legs were soft, her steps were wandering, and the lining on her back was soaked with cold sweat. When she first came to Anton, she was personally received by Liu Xu, and the feeling was not so profound at that time.
, but now, he believes more and more that the rumors are true, His Highness King Qin is not easy to serve, and his majesty cannot be violated...