Xu Fu really didn't expect that after Zhong Changtong heard his words, not only did he have no intention of releasing him, but he even directly led people to deploy checkpoints throughout Liangzhou to arrest Hu merchants and destroy statues. For telling him the news
Zhong Changtong respected Xu Fu very much and moved him directly into his residence. Xu Fu unknowingly became Zhong Changtong's accomplice.
This was something Xu Fu had never thought of. Inexplicably, he felt the malice of the Liangzhou people towards him. Speaking of which, in the entire Han Dynasty, the Liangzhou people respected ghosts and gods the most, and people like Zhong Changtong were sent to Liangzhou.
Xu Fu really didn't know what Shangshu Ling was thinking about Zhou Lai serving as the prefect. Of course, Zhong Changtong's talents were definitely top-notch.
Zhangye is already the most prosperous area in the entire Liangzhou, surpassing the Liangzhou Administrative Office. It is also the area with the most Hu merchants outside the Great Wall. If it were not for the prefect, perhaps the number of household registrations here would be even greater. Zhong Changtong's strong anti-ghosts and gods made it difficult for Zhangye to
Few people fled in panic, and the barbarians did not dare to come here. Most of them had heard of Zhong Changtong's bad reputation.
Xu Fu was forcibly brought back to the mansion by Zhong Changtong, but he went out to arrest Hu Shang. After three full days, Zhong Changtong appeared in front of Xu Fu with a smile on his face. He was studying and drinking tea in the courtyard.
Xu Fu hurriedly got up, and the two of them paid homage to each other before sitting down. Zhong Changtong smiled and said, "Thanks to Jun Xu. If it wasn't for Jun Xu's reminder, I almost let those crooks escape!"
"Zhongjun, what is this?"
"Hahaha, I stopped all the statues that were shipped to Yanxu, and there were also many liars, barbarian alchemists, and talkative ones. I also executed them according to Han law...",
Zhong Changtong said proudly, Xu Fu looked at him helplessly and asked: "Zhongjun, it seems that there is no such article in the laws of the Han Dynasty?"
"Of course, Xu Jun doesn't know the dangers of these people. First of all, in terms of treatment, they reject doctors. They get some talismans, or simply pray to those statues to cure diseases. Haha, after I arrived in Zhangye, I found a
Very strange thing..."
"what is the problem?"
"The household registration issue in Liangzhou has been increasing continuously since Emperor Renzong Xiaokang came to power. There are almost millions of people settling in counties like Luoyang, but Liangzhou is very strange.
The territory is not small, but the number of people has always been very sparse. If it was because of war before, then after Emperor Xiaokang, there was peace and prosperity, so why are the household registrations in Liangzhou always so rare?"
Xu Fu was so smart that he already understood what Zhong Changtong meant, but he didn't speak.
"These are the liars. They beat the doctors and deceive the people. There are no decent medical clinics in Liangzhou. There are liars everywhere. These thieves defraud money and the people are not allowed to receive treatment. They can only drink talisman water.
Begging to worship gods, all kinds of deception, seeking wealth and killing people, because of this, countless people in Liangzhou die of diseases every year!"
"Let's just say that Liangzhou Mu Maojie is also a fool. After I arrived in Zhangye, I reported to him several times and told him the key points, but he ignored him. Hahaha, I simply arrested hundreds of liars in Zhangye County.
Take off their clothes, let them stand outside in the cold winter, let them contract diseases, then give them talisman water to drink, and let them kneel down and worship the statue!"
"Hahaha..." Xu Fu couldn't help but laugh, shook his head and said, "Zhongjun is really a wonderful man."
"Mr. Xu, please don't think I'm cruel. These people have treated countless people's lives with indifference and killed countless people. Doesn't this poisoning count as killing? They deserve to die. The gods they worshiped did not protect them. Those who contracted the disease All of them died."
Zhong Changjun's face gradually became solemn, and he said: "In addition, there are some alchemists who are extremely cruel. They require living sacrifices, sacrifice human beings, and even sacrifice women and children. They also confuse the people and kill their own children. Yes, it is said that a child born at this time will definitely bring disaster to the family. All kinds of rumors will cause the family to be destroyed, and the crimes are simply too numerous to describe!!"
Xu Fu also gradually frowned.
"There are also those so-called temples, haha, they occupy cultivated land and don't do any work, but they have to ask the people to make offerings... Damn it, damn it, there are temples dedicated to the champions, but they actually need money and food from the people every year. The champions I never asked for any money from the people when I was alive. Do I still need the people to support me after I die? I demolished the temple of Champion Marquis, and many idiots in the Confederate Army actually said they wanted to kill me. Haha, if Champion Marquis survives, he will definitely Let’s kill those idiots first!”
Listening to Zhong Changtong's words, Xu Fu nodded and said, "I understand."
"There are no gods between heaven and earth. In this life, people can only rely on people..." Zhong Changtong said disdainfully. Xu Fu was shocked when he heard this and was silent for a moment. Zhong Changtong said After talking some more, he remembered something and said: "Hey, I have been busy these days, but it has delayed Xu Jun. Xu Jun is here to visit Liangzhou, right? I'm here to take you around!"
With that said, regardless of Xu Fu's refusal, Zhong Changtong pulled him out of the mansion.
Speaking of which, it is true that before Xu Fu could take a good look at this place, as soon as he arrived at the city gate, he was pulled into a carriage by Zhong Changtong and locked up in the mansion for three days. This time, the two of them did not take the carriage and walked on foot. In Zhangye, looking at the surrounding situation, Zhong Changtong personally explained to Xu Fu. Xu Fu was dumbfounded.
"Look, I have adopted drainage facilities in this county. Although there is not much rainfall here, as the number of people increases, the stench in this county is particularly bad, so I found a group of Skilled craftsmen, these drainage facilities are actually very simple. Anyway, they just make the county look better. Besides, we don’t have a curfew here..."
"I have set up a night market here. Xu Jun, don't you know what a night market is? Hahaha, when it is a little late, I will take you to visit..."
The two walked for a while, and listening to Zhong Changtong's introduction, Xu Fu was stunned again. He felt something was wrong in his heart. Looking around, he suddenly asked: "That's not right, Zhongjun, why are the vendors here still like this?" "How many women are there?" On the streets, you can see women selling goods everywhere, and there are also a lot of women on the streets.
"So what? Men and women are all human beings, aren't they? I allowed it."
"Let me tell you, what's wrong with women going out to do business? I think women should also be admitted to this assessment..."
"Zhongjun!" Xu Fu shouted, his eyes full of horror. Seeing that he had frightened Xu Fu, Zhong Changtong grinned and said: "Xujun, listen to me, let go of the so-called ancestors." No matter what the system or concepts are, they will change over time. Even if the system of the princes of the past was suitable for that time, it may not be suitable for today."
"I always cling to the ancestral system and remain stubborn."
"You see, when I govern here, I never stick to any system. I will use whichever is the best. Everything will change. There is no most suitable policy system, only a more suitable one...", Zhong Changtong
Said with a smile.
Xu Fu didn't say anything. He heard about Zhongjun. Zhongjun had a good reputation in Liangzhou. Although it was a bad reputation, it was said that he was a villain who did not respect the gods or ancestors.
After they met, Xu Fu discovered that Zhong Changtong, in addition to disrespecting ghosts and gods, did not even pay attention to all institutional etiquette. In his eyes, everything should change according to the situation...
This is a lunatic who ignores the theory of destiny, ignores etiquette, is extremely serious, and tries to revolutionize everything!
Zhong Changtong ignored it and took Xu Fu to an upstairs room. Zhong Changtong introduced that this is a place where drinking, eating, and a series of entertainment activities are concentrated. Although Xu Fu felt very uncomfortable, he couldn't resist Zhong Changtong.
Chang Tong was forced to be pulled into the courtyard by him. He frowned and looked at the singing and dancing birds around him. Listening to the noise, Xu Fu frowned.
"Xu Jun, don't frown. The taxes paid to the temple here in a year can allow the Jimin Mansion to support 100,000 victims..." Zhong Changtong smiled, and the two looked at the street, "Xu Jun,
"Look, Zhangye is so prosperous. There are merchants everywhere, but the people are living a better life. They can also take some money with them and go out on the streets to take a look..."
"I always emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce. Of course, that was what I should have done at that time, because poor farming would lead to very serious consequences. People depended on food for their livelihood. But things are different now. The Han Dynasty has a vast territory. After a long period of time,
Years of farming, countless arable lands, and huge areas beyond the Great Wall, overseas. Kushan has countless grains shipped to Xizhou every year..."
"It's time to make changes. We can no longer suppress merchants. On the contrary, we should encourage commerce and promote its development. The Han Dynasty has the largest production site, the most labor, the most raw materials, and an extremely broad market. From Anxi to
Overseas... In these years, how much wealth has Dahan accumulated through overseas? This wealth cannot be lost in Dahan..."
Xu Fu just sat quietly, saying nothing, listening to Zhong Changtong talking nonsense to himself. The more Zhong Changtong talked, the more excited he became. Sometimes he even danced, "Xu Jun, what do you think?"
Think about it, a huge empire uses the raw materials sent from all over the world to make countless products and sell them back at a high price... The whole world is produced by the Han Dynasty, and the Han Dynasty controls the world..."
Xu Fu shook his head, oh, what a good young man, what a pity.
Unknowingly, the sky was gradually getting dark.
Xu Fu looked at Zhong Changtong, who was still excited in front of him, "Zhongjun, are you telling me this? Why?"
"I want to be a minister. I need help. I want you to help me."
Xu Fu smiled softly and looked at the extremely serious Zhong Changtong in front of him, "Why should I help you?"
"For the sake of light." Zhong Changtong said, looking towards the street.
Xu Fu followed his gaze and looked at the street. Suddenly, lanterns lit up one after another on the street. The whole street lit up, and the sound of people gradually became louder, making it as bustling as day.