The atmosphere in the Han Dynasty is far more open than before, but it is not yet open to this extent.
Everything has to happen slowly.
Moreover, the purpose of Li Xingchen's incognito service this time was actually to conduct an on-the-spot investigation of the industrial and commercial development outside Chang'an.
First of all, in recent days, he had either been scolding Fang Qiu on the battlefield of the Northern Expedition, or he was in the deep palaces of Luoyang or Chang'an, fretting over those memorials. He really wanted to know to what extent the Han Dynasty's independent industry and commerce had developed. If he went forward with great fanfare,
If they come, the workshop will definitely make preparations in advance. What Li Xingchen can see by then may not be the real thing, nor may it be what Li Xingchen wants to see.
Secondly, Li Xingchen also wanted to examine the possibility of developing commerce in the city. Northern cities such as Chang'an and Luoyang had already restricted commerce to fixed markets during their planning. This was certainly convenient for the court to manage, but it also meant that
All goods distribution, trading, etc. in the city will be carried out around these two markets, which is obviously inconvenient for a city with rapid expansion in size and population. Think about it if you are a future generation living in the suburbs, go to
You have to go to the city center to go to the supermarket. Not to mention the long distance, just the bumper to bumper traffic and traffic jams along the way is enough to give you a headache.
Therefore, although Chang'an and Luoyang now designate neighborhoods as markets according to the old planning, Li Xingchen knows that one day in the future, the fixed markets in the city will definitely become shops scattered everywhere.
The town composed of workshops and markets in front of him undoubtedly told Li Xinchen that even in this era, markets and residential areas rarely mixed together, but it did not mean that there would be any trouble.
Such an existence model can exist and be promoted in this era. Only in this way can Chang'an, Luoyang, Jiankang and other places in the south truly become the international metropolis envisioned by Li Xingchen.
Li Xingchen definitely cannot reveal such an idea for the time being, because it undoubtedly involves a lot of nonsense. As the emperor, Li Xingchen took the lead in proposing it, which means that he has expressed his attitude on the side of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Commerce.
How will other departments that may have objections to this issue refute it at that time?
Although Li Xingchen can be far-sighted with his rich historical knowledge, he really can't see every detail clearly. Moreover, he has been in a high position for a long time, and he can't actually see many problems and even hidden dangers among the people.
Therefore, Li Xingchen could only remain silent and make his own judgment after the topic was opened, and then weigh the arguments put forward by both parties.
What the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Commerce say makes sense, are the other opponents just messing around?
What the emperor needs to do is not to do whatever I want - power erodes people's hearts and destroys reason, this is where - but what everyone thinks should be done well and how to do it poorly, and then the emperor should choose a compromise.
It is a plan that can effectively avoid most of the shortcomings, but how many emperors have been able to do this throughout the ages?
How many ministers who even have the right to speak for a department can properly express all the opinions summarized by their subordinates and feedback them to the emperor? How many can listen to the opinions of their subordinates, especially those who make modifications to address the problems pointed out?
Several people?
Li Xingchen knew this very well, so he insisted on coming to see it in person.
seeing is believing.
As the emperor, Li Xingchen knew that his safety was very important, but he would rather go out and take a look. Otherwise, no matter how important his safety was, one of his wrong words might mean a distortion of policy, and it also meant that
Countless people have lost their wives and families.
If the emperor cannot avoid such a tragedy, how long can he sit on the throne no matter how safe he is?
"Husband, look, these are so beautiful." Yuchizhen said with a smile, looking at the exquisite gold and silver jewelry.
When her name "husband" fell into the ears of others, I don't know how many people were surprised and how many were heartbroken?
The little sister who looks so cute and cute is actually married.
Li Xingchen came back to his senses and followed Yu Chizhen's gaze.
The possibility that these jewelry are pure gold and pure silver is very small. If the surface is gilded, it is already good. Some of them can even clearly show the color of brass. However, I have to say that the craftsmanship is still good, especially the inlays with a few inlays.
This gem, which is actually not very valuable, looks quite luxurious and solemn.
Li Xingchen couldn't help but lower his voice and said: "There are so many good things in the inner court every year, but you usually don't bring them out. Why are you tempted now when you see them?"
Yu Chizhen immediately bit her lip and looked straight at Li Xingchen.
The little girl just has a desire to buy, and... she also hopes that His Majesty can personally give her something.
Although the jewelry presented to the inner court is gorgeous, it was not given to her by His Majesty.
Moreover, the sisters in the harem have a tacit understanding on weekdays. It is good to wear these jewelry occasionally. It is very common for the internal government funds to be unable to circulate. That is to say, it would be better if the two big heads of education and medical care are taken out.
Son, so the jewelry in the harem must be prepared to be taken out and confiscated at any time.
Just when Yu Chizhen thought that Li Xingchen was actually unwilling and was about to give it up, Li Xingchen had already picked a silver hairpin and inserted it into her hair.
The little girl burst into tears immediately.
Li Xingchen was curious: "Don't like it?"
Could it be that he feels stingy? In fact, the main reason is that Li Xingchen feels that the gold jewelry displayed here looks a bit tacky, and he doesn't know whether it is genuine or not, so he might as well buy a finely crafted silver hairpin.
Yu Chizhen shook his head: "That's not how the hairpin is inserted. It hurts."
Li Xingchen didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment, and rubbed her head.
Next to him, Yan Pi consciously took out some money and gave it to the shopkeeper.
Yu Chizhen took off the hairpin and inserted it crookedly by Li Xingchen. On the surface, she was crying, but in fact, she was happy in her heart. Your Majesty went to the street with only yourself, how could you not be happy?
Naturally, Yu Chizhen consciously ignored that her sisters were quite busy. Looking at the palace, she was the only idle person, and as His Majesty's little secretary, Yu Gong should also be here.
Moreover, His Majesty also bought me such a piece of exquisitely crafted jewelry with silver threads surrounding it like flowers. It is really beautiful.
Of course Yuchizhen's focus is not on whether the jewelry is valuable or not. After all, she was born in a noble family and is on the side of the king. For her, the jewelry is of course not important. What is important is that it was bought for me by His Majesty, and that is enough.
Thinking of this, Yu Chizhen looked at Li Xingchen with more tenderness in her eyes.
Normally, His Majesty was more like a caring big brother to her. After all, the two of them hugged each other and slept together without doing anything. But today, His Majesty seemed to be her good lover.