These days, Zhang Yi either went out to play with Ye Fei or went to the palace to discuss the dragon project with King Liu Kai. Princess Xiao Liu accompanied them every time.
Finally, King Liu Kai figured it out, made up his mind to make changes, and said.
"Zhang Yi, I want to make you the chief bachelor and the first-grade general, and use the position of chief assistant to preside over the reform."
This is the supreme treatment. In terms of the current power structure of old China, Prime Minister Wu Rui is in charge of the government, General Liu Guangda is in charge of the army, and Zhang Yi is named the chief assistant, which is the top staff of King Liu Kai and holds military and political power.
Ranked below the king and above Prime Minister Wu Rui and General Liu Guangda.
Zhang Yi knows that if reform is to be successful, it will not be possible without taking power. However, doing so will inevitably attract jealousy and hatred.
After just a moment of consideration, Princess Xiaoliu said to Zhang Yi: "When it comes to change, someone has to be at the forefront. You said you wanted to help the king share his worries, are you holding back?"
"The princess underestimated me, how could I back down?" Zhang Yi understood that the princess was more impatient than him, and said calmly, "I just feel that the king thinks too highly of me, and raised me to such a high position all of a sudden.
I deserve it."
King Liu Kai smiled and said: "There is no need to be modest, you should do your duty. I have thought that you are under great pressure, and a group of veterans must be dissatisfied with you. I see you as a mirror, which can reflect the performance of others.
The road is full of thorns, let us work together to clear them."
Zhang Yi was very moved. This was a heart-to-heart talk.
The princess fell in love with him, and the two of them were inseparable. In fact, all he had to do was formally propose marriage and call King Liu Kai his father.
The three of them understand each other tacitly, and their words are as sincere and natural as family members.
As the father-in-law, King Liu Kai wants to pave the way for Zhang Yi. Of course, this should be done sooner rather than later, while he still has the energy. For Liu Kai, no one is more important than his beloved daughter, and
Xiaoliu is in love with Zhang Yi, and only when Zhang Yi is stable can Xiaoliu's future be guaranteed.
Both Xiaoliu and Zhang Yi can feel the painstaking efforts they put into being a father.
"Zhang Yi listens to your Majesty's arrangements. No matter how difficult it is, I will never back down!" Zhang Yi said resolutely.
"I won't call you Brother Zhang anymore, I'll call you Zhang Shoufu." Princess Xiaoliu said with a smile, she was as happy as a child.
"We are separated, princess, you should call me big brother." Zhang Yi said embarrassedly.
King Liu Kai was quite satisfied and in a good mood.
"Chief Assistant, this position will be officially conferred by the court," he said with a smile. "In addition, among the ten major families, my Liu family will take the lead in supporting you. Chief Assistant, you can prepare for action!"
"Okay, Your Majesty!" Zhang Yi said, "I will first set up a treasure hunting team, then set up a bank, and then solve the land problem..."
Zhang Yi enthusiastically recounted the details of the operation.
Let’s first talk about where the scarce gold comes from.
Old China currently has 2 million acres of land, of which large and small families account for 80%, which is 1.6 million acres of land. If one acre of land is purchased for 1 tael of gold, 1.6 million taels of gold are needed.
The payment of one-tenth in the first year is 160,000 taels of gold.
It seems like a huge number, but it is actually not difficult to solve. Zhang Yi knows that China had 3,000 tons of gold in the past, and at least a few hundred tons can be found in old China.
Gold will not be destroyed by war. Most of it is buried in vaults deep in the earth. Firstly, it is covered by the ruins of collapsed buildings. Secondly, with existing means, people cannot break through the protective barrier formed by steel.
But Zhang Yi knew where there was an underground vault. There was one in Chang'an, buried under the big bank of the past. People today don't know what banks do, so they don't think there is gold hidden underneath, and it's impossible to dig it out.
So Zhang Yi planned to let the brothers come and take on the task of the treasure hunting team first, and try every means to get some of the gold out of the underground vault.
You can't withdraw hundreds of tons of gold at once, as it will overwhelm the market and devalue gold. Just withdraw enough.
King Liu Kai and Princess Xiao Liu were both shocked. They had never thought that Zhang Yi could get the coveted gold so easily, and it was measured in hundreds of tons.
"Brother Zhang, are you kidding?" Princess Xiaoliu shouted.
"Princess Xiaoliu, have I ever lied to you?" Zhang Yi said with a smile, "We didn't know each other before, so of course we wouldn't tell this secret, but now it doesn't matter! But we must keep the secret. There are treasury in the capital and Lin'an.
, it’s just that they don’t know.”
"Of course, only a fool would say that, hahaha!" Princess Xiaoliu laughed happily, remembered something randomly, and frowned, "No, you lied to me!"
"What, what have I lied to you about?" Zhang Yi asked in surprise.
"You said your name is Zhang Ping..." Princess Xiao Liu was suddenly stunned. Saying this was equivalent to admitting that she was Ye Fei, the hero of Chang'an, and she immediately blushed with embarrassment.
Zhang Yi kept a polite smile and thought, does Xiao Liu still want to hide it from him?
King Liu Kai clapped his hands and laughed. He knew the situation. His beloved daughter had liked to dress up as a man since she was a child, but he didn't want others to find out, so he spilled the beans.
"So what if it's exposed? It's just a trivial matter. How can my chief assistant be an ordinary person? Hahaha," King Liu Kai said happily. He only called himself "me" on formal occasions. He was joking at this moment. "I really didn't expect that Zhang Yi was better than I imagined."
Zhong Geng Shen, no wonder he has the confidence to propose the acquisition of land."
"Father, don't praise him. If I were a boy, I wouldn't be worse than him!" Princess Xiaoliu said with a smile, but after Zhang Yi was in her heart, her whole person became more and more delicate.
This is when I met my Mr. Right, "By the way, big brother, when will your brothers come?"
"It's coming in a few days, princess, don't worry, they will not only bring the skin of the giant snake, but also many gifts." Zhang Yi said with some words.
King Liu Kai nodded with satisfaction. He could tell that Zhang Yi was planning to formally propose marriage, and said: "Very good, I welcome your brothers to come. You have full decision-making power as to how they arrange it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Yi bowed and saluted.
"So, Mr. Chief Assistant, can you arrange something for me to do?" Princess Xiaoliu said sincerely, "You are the person in charge of the Dragon Project. I don't want to miss this spectacular event."
"Xiao Liu, don't get involved in political affairs. Just support the chief minister from behind." Liu Kai persuaded his beloved daughter.
Xiao Liu was dissatisfied and pouted.
"It doesn't matter, Your Majesty, the princess does not need to participate in political affairs, but she can participate in economic and cultural undertakings." Zhang Yi said with a smile, "I think that the position of governor of the National Bank is most suitable for the princess. Let others do it, and the people will do it."
There is a lack of trust and security.”
Zhang Yi was not completely carried away by love. He had carefully considered many things. When the princess came forward, she represented the king. With the king's reputation guaranteed, people could safely deposit their money in the bank.
Xiao Liu was overjoyed and immediately organized a dinner to celebrate with her two favorite people having a drink.