Chapter 334: Happy here, don't think about Chang'an
"King!"
Liu Chang was sitting in the upper seat, and the merchant named Wang Sheng looked at him with something wrong. He risked his life and almost served him as his father. Emperor Gao's restrictions on merchants were really too great.
Strict controls were imposed on all aspects of clothing, food, housing and transportation, but Liu Chang felt that these restrictions were of no use.
If they are not allowed to wear brocade, can't they wear it secretly at home? It is even more outrageous if they are not allowed to ride in a car. How do you want them to do business? On foot?
Liu Chang will not change the national policy of focusing on agriculture, but he does not want to use this method to suppress business. Such methods are not of much use to the Han Dynasty. They suppress business purely for the sake of suppressing business. The best way to suppress business is actually
It is a heavy tax. Today's agricultural tax is quite light. If commercial taxes can be used to subsidize the national treasury, improve people's livelihood, and at the same time suppress the emergence of too many merchants, wouldn't this be dozens of times better than Father's ban?
Liu Chang was a little proud of this, but I saw it through!
Wang Sheng was very happy. After the Qin State, the life of merchants became more and more miserable day by day. The Qin State did not want to see merchants. Every time there was a war or corvee, it gave priority to opportunities to these merchants and personally set up a
There are more restrictions than farmers have. By the time of the Gao Emperor, these restrictions reached their peak.
No matter how rich they are, they cannot enjoy it openly. Merchants are different from wealthy families. Merchants cannot annex land like wealthy families, because the business registration of the Han Dynasty does not allow you to engage in farming. The Qin State has made strict regulations on all walks of life.
According to the standard, if you are a farmer, you can farm with peace of mind. If you dare to do business, it is a serious crime.
If you are a craftsman, then you can work on your skills with peace of mind. If you dare to go to farming, then let you have a taste of Qin Lu's fist.
The Han Dynasty is better off. Although it has inherited the Qin household registration system, it is still much easier to change the household registration system than it was in the Qin Dynasty. However, the transfer of registration is allowed, which does not mean that you can do business and farm at the same time. If you can escape this restriction,
There are only those wealthy and meritorious families who can own a large amount of land and arrange people to engage in industries such as salt and iron, which can be said to be flourishing in many places.
Therefore, if you are worried that people will go into business and stop farming... it is very simple, just raise the standards for converting to business registration.
That's what Emperor Gao did. It's easy to change your agricultural status to a farmer, but if you want to change your agricultural status to a businessman, or a craftsman, well... then you will probably be greeted by Liang Guo's work efficiency. When Zhang Cang and Zhao Tuo die of old age,
, the certificate has almost been obtained.
Merchants cannot even wear clothes that farmers can wear in public. It is a private possession, which is also a serious crime... If Liu Jing wants to deal with merchants, he can just send people to search their homes. There is no need to search for armor, just search
If you bring out some embroidered clothes, it will be enough for them to eat a pot.
Although such restrictions prevented the number of merchants from increasing, it also restricted economic development. Of course, in the era of Emperor Gao, when there were ten rooms and nine empty rooms, there seemed to be no need to consider economic issues. People had to be fed first! If not, then
When they are full, the fox should bark.
Even though they have a whole house of money, they cannot wear good clothes, eat well, live in a good house, or ride in a good car. They close the door in fear and secretly enjoy themselves in the courtyard. This is the portrayal of contemporary businessmen. Therefore, after Wang Sheng heard
After the king intended to lift these bans on merchants, his whole body became excited.
"Your Majesty, I have made preparations... I heard that there is a war in Hexi, and I have some family assets that I would like to donate to your Majesty for military expenses!"
"My family has nearly a thousand sheep in the pass, and the king can use them to reward the army!"
Wang Sheng said excitedly, his hands trembling.
Liu Chang grinned, pretending to be displeased, and said: "What are you talking about! How can I covet your family property? I issued the ban because I pity you. Is it just to let you take all your property and give it away?"
A widower?"
The greatest characteristic of merchants may be that they are more clever. Wang Sheng immediately understood what the king said: This is not enough!
"Your Majesty! I still have a lot of millet at home, and I am willing to give it all to your Majesty to defeat the Huns!"
"Hahaha, among the merchants, there is someone as loyal as you. I am very happy."
Liu Chang patted his shoulder and asked him to sit aside.
"I am going to rest here for a few days, you can just do your own thing!"
At this moment, in Wang Sheng's eyes, the king still had his original ferocious appearance. He looked like a saint, with light all over his body, kind and warm. Wang Sheng bowed excitedly again and again, when Liu Chang walked out of the mansion with burps.
When that happened, Lu Lu sighed helplessly.
"My lord...are you going to give up your country for a few sheep and millet?"
"What will happen if something goes wrong in the future?"
"If something goes wrong, then change it back."
Liu Changhun didn't care and said proudly: "When a man is alive, he dares not to do anything even if he dares to do it. He is always worried about what harm will happen if he does it. Then what can he accomplish? Everything is always the same.
Only by doing it can you know whether it is right or not... Besides, there are so many great sages in the court who know the truth, so what are you worried about?"
Mr. Fan nodded, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense! If something happens, let's just say it was Chen Ping's idea!"
"Well, you are indeed a great sage! What you said makes sense!"
Zhou Shengzhi touched his beard and asked: "Your Majesty... Chen Hou is not young anymore. Should we change him?"
"Oh? Who do you want to choose?"
"What do you think of my brother?"
"Hahaha~~~"
Several people laughed, and Liu Chang laughed and scolded: "You guy, Yafu only scolded you a few times, do you want to do this to him?"
Zhou Shengzhi shook his head and said seriously: "Your Majesty... you have been so kind to our family and doted on us so much... Three princes from one family are already hated by others, let alone Yafu at his age.
, the food industry is almost catching up with the ministers who founded the country... He is still young, which may not be a good thing..."
Lu Lu clapped his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty, I understand! He means that he is worried that their family's great achievements will shock the Lord, and that the King will be jealous of them and kill them all! He clearly thinks that the King is a jealous subordinate.
My mediocre lord!"
"You fart! If I thought so, how dare I tell the king to his face!"
"I know, you keep talking in private!"
Zhou Shengzhi couldn't help but rushed towards Lu Lu, "I won't strangle you to death today!"
Fortunately, Mr. Fan and Zhao Mei reacted quickly and stopped the two people immediately.
Liu Chang shook his head with disdain on his face, "If you beat someone who hasn't improved from the age of ten to his twenties, how long are you going to beat him?"
They lived in the county government here, and the officials in the county became very active in their work.
Liu Chang frowned and suddenly sighed.
Zhou Shengzhi and Lu Lu, who were sulking at first, were startled and shouted in unison: "Why does the king sigh?"
"I am thinking about how to arrange the two county guards in Bashu... There is no one to use, no one to use!"
Zhou Shengzhi originally wanted to say why not ask for advice from the wise men, but the three wise men present were a little unbearable, so Zhou Shengzhi had to come up with a solution on his own, "Your Majesty, in fact, your Majesty does not lack talents... I recommend it to your Majesty.
Two people!”
"Who do you want to recommend?"
"Chen Maihe Guan'a."
"You too..."
Liu Chang subconsciously wanted to curse, but then he hesitated. Zhou Shengzhi said seriously: "Your Majesty, these two people have titles. Chen Mai is smart and Guan A is serious about his work... They have also reviewed in the Shaofu before.
Play the table and learn from Marquis Chen... Besides, if the king wants to do big things, the old ministers are not willing to do so. They are both young enough and can do things for the king!"
"What they lack is experience. With qualified county magistrates to assist them, they will soon be able to govern the place according to the king's wishes, and even be able to lead the entire Bashu for the king."
Although he hated this guy very much, Lu Lu also admitted that what he said was reasonable. Now it is the turn of the wise men like them to dominate the situation. Like their father's generation, they are all old and useless.
It's time to give up your seat to them!
Liu Chang frowned, "The guards of this county are not that easy to do... They are too young."
"The king is worried that they can't suppress the local ministers? Well... do you think the local ministers are afraid of Chen Hou and Prime Minister Guan?"
Liu Chang laughed, "I'm not worried that they won't be able to suppress it, but I'm worried that they will be too radical... eager to get credit and cause chaos."
Liu Chang thought for a moment and suddenly made a decision.
"Let them give it a try! Use them for a year first and see if they can take on such an important task!"
Zhou Shengzhi and others were very happy. This was a victory for the sages. It can be expected that in the future, the sages will gradually replace the current veterans and become the mainstay of the Han Dynasty.
While Liu Chang was resting in Anyang, Wang Sheng did not forget to spread the news that the king intended to abolish the ban. This news immediately caused a huge sensation in Bashu. There were many merchants in Bashu, including many big merchants.
, they have hated the ban for a long time. In fact, many merchants bribed ministers, not only to let them help them do business, but also to let them turn a blind eye to their violations of the ban.
Of course they also want to enjoy themselves and live a good life legitimately.
Therefore, after learning that Liu Chang had this idea, merchants from all over the country seemed to see a way out. From being afraid of the arrival of the devil at the beginning to now looking forward to the arrival of the holy king, Liu Chang's reputation has ushered in the land of Bashu.
A shocking reversal, in the mouths of merchants, he seemed to be a wise king far superior to Yao and Shun, and a human saint worthy of worship.
When Xiu Yi here brought the news back to Liu Chang, Liu Chang was not surprised at all. Liu Chang was not willing to make money from the poor, so he could only make money from whoever was rich. These merchants were very rich.
Ah, if business taxes can be used rationally, why worry about the Han Dynasty not being prosperous?
Liu Chang rushed from Anyang towards Chenggu in a hurry. Before he even got close to Chenggu, there were merchants who heard the news and came with a lot of gifts. They stood on both sides of the road, waiting for the arrival of the Holy King.
, the sages did not take them seriously, and Liu Chang was quite happy, mainly because these people were so good at flattering... ahem, mainly because they had solved the problem of food shortage very well.
These merchants are quite enthusiastic. Whether they are offering grain or treasures, they are very generous. There are really not many opportunities to curry favor with the king like this. Moreover, except for Liu Chang, I have never heard of a king taking the initiative to ask for money from merchants.
....In the past, kings always robbed, not demanded.
Liu Chang's trip to Bashu became very exciting. The carriage was filled with all kinds of treasures, and all kinds of grains, cattle and sheep were sent continuously towards Chang'an. Those who didn't know it thought that the king was going to Bashu to rob.
Went.
Similarly, Liu Chang also enjoyed some of the customs and customs of Bashu.
Liu Chang followed several sages and sat under the shade of a tree. Because of the sultry weather, Liu Chang took off his armor and half of his body was exposed. He held a local wine and placed a plate of beef, a local specialty, in front of him.
While eating and drinking, people kept bringing him local specialties, including melons and fruits, delicacies, good tea, and fine wines. Liu Chang couldn't help but miss Chang'an.
Lu Lu licked his lips, "Your Majesty... I think we can set up a palace in Bashu, so we can stay here more often in the future!"
"Heh, how about letting you come here to hold an official position?"
Lu Lu's eyes lit up, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"
"I'll arrange for you to be honest here!"
"It's a pity that today there are some..."
Zhao Mei tugged on his clothes and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Zhou Shengzhi asked doubtfully: "I heard that South Vietnam is also very hot. Why can't you stand it?"
"It's different...it's very hot over there, but...the wind and rain here are both hot!"
"It's so hot..."
Liu Chang murmured and stared into the distance. Everyone followed Liu Chang's eyes and happened to see a woman sitting in a car passing by on the road in the distance. The clothes of Bashu were still somewhat different from those of the Central Plains.
Yes, that woman was also quite boldly dressed. She couldn't see her appearance clearly from a distance, but she just felt an inexplicable freshness.
"Ahem, Your Majesty... let's just drink."
Mr. and Mrs. Fan hurriedly stood in front of Liu Chang and poured him wine. Liu Chang turned his head to look, and Mr. and Mrs. Fan moved his body again.
Liu Chang looked at him angrily, "You said you wanted to give me some Bashu beauties back then, but now why don't you even let me see them?"
"Your Majesty...it's not just my aunt who is holding the stick, but also my mother...my mother said that if you bring the beauty back, she will break my legs!"
"I'm just playing in Bashu. Wouldn't it be better if I didn't take him back?"
"That's not possible...if my mother finds out..."
Liu Chang said with great disdain: "The dignified Marquis Wuyang is so afraid of a woman, it is really an embarrassment to me!"
"Yes, I'm afraid, but you're not. If my grandma knows, then my aunt will naturally know too."
Liu Chang was displeased, "Humph, so what? Why should I be afraid? Pour your wine in peace!"
Everyone started to drink again, only Liu Chang looked up from time to time. Finally, after drinking several glasses of wine, a certain bloodline in Liu Chang's body awakened again, and he couldn't help shouting towards the car in the distance.
: "Beauty! Come and drink together!!"
Everyone trembled at the King's roar and looked at him.
It's not surprising to the virtuous people. When he was still in Chang'an, his own king liked to go to wine shops to seduce older sisters, and he was often teased by others. After all, he was the son of Emperor Gao. This was understandable, but they still had to
A little consideration should be given to the reputation of the king to avoid records in the history books of the king going out and robbing women of the people.
Just when Zhou Shengzhi was about to send someone to apologize, the car stopped and someone walked towards it.
"Oh... Your Majesty... What's wrong with drinking well? You see, it will bring disaster!"
Liu Chang scratched his nose and said, "I just invite people to drink. If you don't want to, just leave. How can I be considered causing trouble?"
Soon, a woman swaggered in front of Liu Chang. When everyone took a look, they were surprised to find that the woman was actually wearing a long sword around her waist. Although the atmosphere of the man was relatively open, it was still rare for women to wear swords.
Yes, this woman is not very old. Although she is a daughter, her face is very heroic. She must have really practiced swordsmanship. Her whole body is bumpy and uneven. It can be seen that she has been trained. Liu Chang looked a little fascinated.
The woman was also looking at Liu Chang in front of her. She looked up and down for a long time and asked, "Where is your wine?"
"Hahaha, here it is!"
Liu Chang raised the wine cup in his hand. The woman was not afraid and sat directly next to Liu Chang. She took the wine cup from him and drank it hard. The sages were all stunned. This beauty from Bashu...
It's really a little different from the one in Chang'an.
Liu Changze has been staring at this woman's face. This woman's skin is not very white, but she is very good-looking. She also has a mole on her chin, which makes her look a bit strong.
After drinking the wine, the woman wiped her mouth with her sleeve, and Liu Chang's eyes lit up.
"I've finished your wine... Usually, I hate a libertine like you the most... I'll give you a chance to compete with me... If your shooting skills are better than mine, I will
Let you go, if you are not as good as me, I will kill you with my own hands!"
The woman frowned and said seriously.
The sages also frowned immediately, and slowly looked at the retainers brought by the woman. However, these retainers were not afraid, and put their hands on the hilts of their swords, fighting each other. It seemed that this was not an ordinary family, or
Some background.
Liu Chang burst out laughing when he heard the woman's words.
"I never do anything to bully a weak woman!"
"If I compete with you in archery, it would be embarrassing if I win."
The woman became even more angry, "Then you have to beat me first! Do you think you are good at shooting because of your tall body? Don't you dare to compete with me?"
Liu Chang snorted coldly and stood up slowly. The woman was stunned, this guy is so tall.
"Who said I don't dare to compete with you? I won't bully you... Let's not compete in archery. Let's compete. If you can throw me, I will let you do whatever you want. If you lose, I will pay for it.
I have three jugs of fine wine!”
All the sages were shocked, Your Majesty? Are you serious?
Do you want to fight this woman??
All the sages lowered their heads and covered their faces, unable to bear to look directly at them. If they had known better, they would not have come to Bashu.
The woman was also shocked. She looked at Liu Chang's arms that were as thick as her own thighs, and immediately cursed: "Shameless!!"
"What? Don't you dare?"
A certain king obviously didn't have any shame gene, and he asked proudly at this moment.
The woman immediately became anxious and shouted: "My father is the Marquis of Shifang Su! This is my family's food! How dare you offend me?!"
Liu Chang grinned.
"Yongchi's daughter? No wonder you are so bad. My father told me since I was a child that among all the ministers, your father is the most hateful..."