Ten years ago, or even five years ago, every official in the palace would never have thought that one day they would witness such a grand gathering.
Politics, economy, population, agriculture, commerce... almost every aspect they can think of is booming at a gratifying speed.
In the past, they couldn't see Jingguo's future because they were confused.
Now they still can't see Jingguo's future because Jingguo's rapid development has far exceeded their imagination.
Of course, the great dynasty will bring not only joy but also sorrow to the officials.
Especially after Chen Chong, the governor of Shuzhou, presented his memorial, almost half of the people in the court changed their expressions.
Doubt, shock, disbelief, and deep regret.
This is the first time Chen Chong, the governor of Shuzhou, has participated in the imperial meeting.
Whether they are veterans who have been in the court for more than ten years or new officials in the court in recent years, the name Chen Chong is familiar to them.
The Chen Guogong's mansion was so prominent in the past. Not only could it cover the sky with one hand, but a brick thrown on the street could hit a marquis in Kyoto. The Chen family was already one of the top families in Kyoto.
The Chen family was once glorious, but then it fell into decline overnight because it was involved in the Cui family's rebellion. Later, it completely disappeared from Kyoto.
Some people know that he served as the governor of Shuzhou in King Jing's fiefdom, while others have completely forgotten about him.
Today, this once influential figure in Kyoto has once again stepped into the spotlight.
He brought some news.
In the past five years, the population of Shuzhou has officially surpassed Kyoto, becoming the most populous city in Jingguo.
Shuzhou's tax revenue last year was 20% of the entire Jingguo tax revenue.
This is not more than that, and it saves them some face.
But that is just one Shu state, and the tax revenue of Shu state is 20% of the tax revenue of Jing state, which means that one state of Shu state is already worth more than ten states of Jing state.
But this has nothing to do with them.
Because as early as five years ago, the courtiers unanimously discussed and almost impatiently gave all the taxation rights of Shuzhou for fifty years to King Jing. They even gave the entire Shuzhou to King Jing. At that time, they were still thinking about whether to
Give me two more...
At that time, they thought that as long as he could leave Kyoto, anything would be fine.
Five years ago, one state in Jingguo was worth more than ten Shuzhous. Five years later, one Shuzhou was worth more than ten states in Jingguo, which was more than a hundred times more.
This is only five years, no one knows what Shuzhou will be like fifty years from now.
The palace is full of courtiers, their intestines are full of regret.
They couldn't help but turn their heads to look at the figure standing at the front, not knowing whether they were afraid or respectful...
Li Yi has been watching the progress of the Great Court Meeting.
After the officials of Jingguo's various prefectures finished reporting on their duties, the next step was the audience of envoys from various countries.
A few years ago, when the state of Jing was weak, the envoys of Qi and Zhao behaved inappropriately in the Golden Palace of Jing as if they were in their own gardens.
But now, the situation is completely different.
Many envoys from small countries, after presenting heavy gifts, vaguely expressed their intention to surrender.
The envoy of the Kingdom of Wu did not send any gifts, but Her Majesty the Queen only sent someone to deliver a letter of credence.
The State of Wu and the State of Jing officially established diplomatic relations in the first month of the fifth year of Jinghe's reign. From then on, they were regarded as friendly neighbors, non-aggression, lifting trade barriers, and conducting trade with each other...
The gifts sent by the envoys of the State of Zhao were very heavy, because they came to ask for help. The army of the State of Qi was about to approach the imperial city of the State of Zhao. If the State of Jing did not give a helping hand, it would not take long for the State of Zhao to disappear.
In the long history...
Although the envoys of Qi State were not as enthusiastic as Wu State, they still expressed their intention to establish diplomatic relations. When they met, the envoys of Zhao State had a dead face from beginning to end...
The main meeting started in the morning, lasted for several hours, and ended in the afternoon.
Several veteran generals and some veterans in the court were given seats by Li Xuan before the meeting began. Those young officials stood the whole time. When they walked out after the meeting, almost all of them were limping.
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For a few hours, Li Yi felt nothing. After the meeting ended, he was the first to leave.
They didn't go far when a rushing sound came from behind.
"His Royal Highness King Jing, His Highness King Jing!"
The voice was very familiar. Li Yi turned around and saw Wei Liang trotting towards this side.
Wei Liang came here with the envoy of Wu State this time. Li Yi saw him just now, but it was difficult to talk to him under the circumstances.
Li Yi and Wei Liang had not seen each other for a long time. He smiled, looked at him and asked: "How is your Majesty the Queen?"
Wei Liang showed a smile on his face and said: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, everything is fine, but the daily state affairs are a bit busy..."
If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight. This is true for pearls, and so is Yangliuqing.
The Wu Kingdom has just settled down, and everything is waiting to be done. Naturally, she has to be extra busy, and there are many things she has to learn that she has never been exposed to before.
However, with Old Man Wang and the others watching by his side, nothing serious will happen.
"Brother Li, long time no see."
Another voice came from beside him. Li Yi turned his head and saw Yang Yanzhou who had just walked out of the hall.
He was sent as an envoy on behalf of Zhao Yi this time, and his purpose was naturally to prevent Jing Guo from assisting Zhao Guo.
However, the Jingguo court had already concluded this.
Although Jing Guohe and Zhao Guo had old grudges, Qi State was ambitious and could not allow Qi State to become powerful. Half a month ago, the order to send troops to stop Qi State and assist Zhao State had been sent out in a hurry. Until now
, presumably the Jing** team at the Qi-Zhao border has already made some moves.
Li Yi shook his head and said: "If you don't follow Zhao Yi, what are you doing here? Zhao Yi doesn't know that no matter who you send, it will have no effect."
Yang Yanzhou smiled and said, "You have to try it to know whether it works or not."
"I've tried it now, does it work?"
Yang Yanzhou smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Li Yi was too lazy to talk to him about these things. He waved his hand casually and said, "Before I came out, there was still soup simmering in the pot. If you don't talk about state affairs, you can come to Prince Jing's Mansion and sit down when you have time..."
"Definitely!" Wei Liang waved his hand.
Yang Yanzhou smiled and said, "In that case, Yanzhou will visit Brother Li tomorrow."
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The officials who came out of the palace looked at His Royal Highness King Jing and the envoys from Qi and Wu talking and laughing. It was obvious that this was not the first time they had met, and they all looked surprised.
They would not think that King Jing was suspected of collaborating with the enemy and treason, but even the envoys from Qi and Wu seemed to have good relations with him.
No matter whether he is in Kyoto or not, King Jing is still King King...
An official watched King Jing disappear from behind, quickly stepped forward, and said to Prime Minister Shen who was walking slowly: "Prime Minister Shen, Shuzhou, Shuzhou cannot be handed over to King Jing like this!" 8)
