People who have experienced luxury return to their own lives and suddenly feel that their life is not good. Even if they are princes and nobles, even if they have a lot of wealth. Because of Su Ren, there is a drinking party trend in Chang'an City, which is a bit big.
Naturally, some are small. As long as Su Ren is invited, Su Ren will be very happy to go with his two wives. Whether it is a bouquet of flowers or a bottle of wine, it all shows a deep friendship. Even
Sometimes when I drink too much, I randomly add poems that are different from poetry, and it will definitely become another good story. No matter how much my family feels about the jar of smelly money buried in the pigpen after the reception, as long as
It's good to start a happy life, this is what Su Ren said to Huo Guang.
In winter, everything is quiet. Except for the merchants who are running around to survive, the only thing left is the Imperial Workshop on Dongyuan. Here is the largest iron smelting workshop, the largest cotton workshop, the largest porcelain workshop, and the largest brick workshop in the Han Dynasty.
There are 28 industries in total, including the largest cement factory. All the people working here are craftsmen, and they are coordinated by the generals. The guards are the imperial guards, who are the emperor's personal soldiers.
People who stayed in Chang'an would see billowing black smoke rising from the walls every day, especially in winter, which was more conspicuous and magnificent. Su Ren didn't like that place. As a future generation, he knew very well how terrible the immediate benefits would be.
But he was the one who built it with his own hands. And because of this, he hated that place even more.
Last night I attended a cocktail party at the home of the Marquis of Northern Hebei Province. After drinking a few more drinks, I had to stay in Chang'an. When I woke up in the morning, my nostrils were no longer ventilated. I wiped them with a wet towel several times and they were still black. This made Su Ren very unbearable.
Dong Qian comforted her for a long time, and then she felt a little better. But when she looked up and saw the black smoke billowing again, she immediately lost her good mood.
It was not yet noon when Su Ren was called into the palace by Liu Che. Liu Che was very interested in "Political Economics" these days and had specially asked Huo Guang to come over from Wei Qing. He would follow him all day long, whenever he had nothing to do.
Discuss with Huo Guang. This made Li Shizong very envious, but he was helpless. Who let him not study hard when he was in the academy? Who let himself be expelled from the academy and never be able to read the vast sea of words?
After sneezing twice in a row, his nostrils healed a little. Liu Ruyi said quickly: "Master Hou, you should pay attention to your health. It is getting colder and colder every day. If you get sick at this time, it will be slow to recover."
Su Ren would not refuse such a kind offer, and nodded towards Liu Ruyi: "Thank you Liu Zhongshu, I will definitely pay attention."
The emperor had been staying in the Qinzheng Hall these days, so they walked towards the Qinzheng Hall, and met a few sanctimonious guys on the way, one of whom looked very familiar. These people came in and out of the palace in broad daylight, walking freely as if no one else was around.
Even if Liu Ru had to stop and make way for these people, those people not only did not restrain themselves, but did not even look at Liu Ruyi. You must know that Liu Ruyi is the emperor's Zhongshu Ling, the largest chamberlain in the palace.
, except for the emperor and empress, all the concubines had to call him Liu Zhongshu when they saw him.
"Which ones are who?"
Liu Ruyi shook her head: "I don't know what the people recommended to Your Majesty by Lecheng Hou are, and Your Majesty never lets me go."
"Marquis of Lecheng, Ding Yi!"
Liu Ruyi nodded: "I happened to be away when I was waiting to enter the palace in Lecheng that day. Later, I heard a few small comments that these people came from some overseas immortal mountain. General Luan also thought that these people were overseas immortals.
So I was kept in Yongle Palace by His Majesty."
Hearing the name Luan Da, Su Ren's heart skipped a beat. How could he have forgotten this person? He thought that when he and Shao Weng fought to the death, this Luan Da ran away. Later, after asking around, he found out that this person had actually entered the palace.
And it was also recommended by Hou Dingyi of Lecheng. If I hadn't met these people today, I really wouldn't have remembered it. It seems that Luan Da hid it very well and didn't even give a chance.
Liu Ruyi did not notice Su Ren's change and continued: "Captain Shui Heng was summoned by His Majesty a few days ago, and General Luan happened to be there too. His Majesty ordered to reward General Luan with a hundred catties of gold, saying that he was going to build a platform for seeking immortality."
Captain Shuiheng is not a person who leads troops in war, but is in charge of the emperor's finances. Only those who are especially trusted by His Majesty can be this official. I met Captain Su Ren of Shuiheng before, and he was a little-known person.
This little person is said to be from the royal family. As for what kind of royal family Su Ren is, it is not clear. The Shuiheng Captain Su Ren mentioned by Liu Ruyi was only known a few days ago.
Wang Wenshu vigorously rectified the various princes and kings, and encountered great difficulties when tracing Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu, and never found a breakthrough. Later, a man claiming to be Jiang Qi popped out from nowhere and reported to Wang Wenshu that Liu Dan, the Prince of Zhao, was
He had sex with his sisters and harem. Wang Wenshu didn't dare to take the initiative and immediately reported it to the emperor. Liu Che was furious and immediately arrested Liu Dan and imprisoned him. With Wang Wenshu's efforts, Liu Dan reported Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu for treason. From then on, the Zhao State was
Wang Wenshu was completely captured. And the man named Jiang Qi was taken in by the emperor, and unexpectedly he was soon appointed as the captain of Shuiheng.
Su Ren was not familiar with history, nor was he familiar with this person named Jiang Qi, so he didn't take it to heart. However, since Luan Da and Ding Yi had already exposed their heads, it would be difficult to retract them. Because
Su Ren has already smelled the danger in it. Even people who don't know history are familiar with the disaster of witchcraft. It was the biggest mistake Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made in his later years. Now that Liu Zhi is Su Ren's apprentice, he will definitely not
I will let history repeat itself, not only for Liu Zhi, but also for the peace of the world, and more importantly for myself and the people around me.
Liu Che was reading a book, and it was Su Ren's "Political Economics". It is estimated that Liu Che was having a hard time reading, and his brows were frowning. For a person with such a strong desire for power, this book explains
Liu Che doesn't like the concept very much. Of course, Liu Che does not reject strategies that can make his country or country prosper, but there are many explanations about distribution in the book, including power and money.
"Sit!" Liu Chezhi said a word lightly, and then buried his thoughts in the book again. In books that modern people find unfamiliar and obscure, who can expect an ancient person to understand them, even if he is
emperor.
After waiting for a long time, Liu Che put down the book, rubbed his swollen eyes, and looked at Su Ren: "For me, being able to calm down and read has become a luxury. Reading this book is very tiring, and I don't want to
I know how you wrote it, Huo Guang did some research, but sometimes I still feel that his explanation is not your original intention."
"Your Majesty, please tell me. I will clarify your doubts."
Liu Che took a deep breath: "According to what you said in your book, economics and politics are actually a whole, but you did not say that when the economy is strong enough to influence politics, what will happen to politics? If everyone pursues profit, the people's hearts will not be the same.
How should I continue my empire? Should I compromise or suppress?"
It seems that Liu Che has understood it, at least he has seen it much deeper than Huo Guang. Everyone knows that when capital is greater than everything else, groups with a lot of money in their hands will seek political equality, and now even if you are the richest businessman
They are also the most despicable people. Only those high-ranking nobles are the foundation of the entire society, or the foundation of Liu Che's rule. Even if this noble is already very down and out, he is still a noble and has privileges that others can never get. Among them are
Including the emperor himself.
Su Ren didn't speak. He didn't know how to explain to the emperor. He didn't want to talk to the emperor in a liar's way, because he was facing one of the few remaining emperors in history, and lying in front of these people was the most dangerous thing.
Can't succeed.
"Your Majesty, people who live in warehouses know etiquette, and people who have enough food and clothing know honor and disgrace. Only keeping the world well fed and clothed is the key to the long-term inheritance of the Han Dynasty. You can't expect those precarious people to support you all the time, even if you hold dozens of dollars in your hands.
Wan Dajun."
"A good warehouse owner knows the etiquette, has enough food and clothing, and knows the honor and disgrace. Since you were born, the way of merchants has been popular. Do you know how much thought I put into suppressing a wealthy family like Dongguo Xianyang? But now you
Look at how many people in the world are richer than those in Xianyang in Dongguo back then? A few days ago, my captain Shuiheng reported to me that the Cui family in Chang'an, the Wang family in Shuzhong, the Fan family in Xiliang, and the Jiangsu Beigong you built
Their wealth even exceeds the real internal treasury, and many businessmen have a fortune of tens of millions. There are even people who want to donate money to seek official positions. I have thought about it for a long time and did not dare to say this." Liu Che paused and continued.
Said: "I have asked the Prime Minister's Office to re-determine the business tax. There are too many rich people in the world!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that while increasing commercial taxes, we can appropriately reduce agricultural taxes. Only in this way can the effectiveness of the imperial court be best exerted through a two-pronged approach."
Liu Che nodded: "You are right about this. As long as farmers have land to cultivate and have surplus food to survive the famine, the rest will not be a problem! The great minister Nonger Kuan is ready to become an official. I have made the decision. After thinking about it,
There is no reliable person here, so I ask you to come and discuss it."
"I recommend Huo Guang!"
Liu Che smiled and said: "Too young, not to mention that he will graduate from the academy next year. It is better to let him observe politics for a few more years. What do you think of Sang Hongyang?"
Su Ren shook his head: "Sang Hongyang is doing okay with the bank, but I'm afraid Sinong Temple is unable to handle it."
Liu Che also nodded in agreement: "Someone recommended Ji An, but Ji An is already old. Wealth is the foundation of the country, so there must be no negligence. There are not many people I know, appreciate and understand. Since you have no clue now, go back.
You can think about it and let me know if there is a suitable candidate."
When it comes to this matter, if Su Ren doesn't understand, it will be really bad. Although Su Ren is now wearing the hat of a hussar general, he is just an idler. Just like Bi Mawen who is an official in heaven, he is idle and calling friends.
.So, the emperor handed over Sinong Temple to Su Ren like a peach garden, so that Su Ren would have something to do and would not do anything else. The emperor had never read Journey to the West, so naturally he did not know the story that happened next. (To be continued)
