In a small courtyard inside the state government office, there were four guards standing at the door. Their expressions were solemn and their eyes were filled with sadness. Meng Xiao, the governor, stepped forward and whispered a few words. The guards glanced at Yue Jing, but still moved away.
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"Yue Canjun, please come with me!"
Meng Xiao took Yue Jing into the courtyard and came to the ward. They happened to meet an old doctor coming out. Meng Xiao quickly asked: "Doctor Wang, how is King Zhao?"
The old doctor shook his head, "I probably won't survive tonight."
After saying that, he sighed and left. Meng Xiao walked into the room. The two maids quickly got out of the way. Yue Jing saw King Zhao lying on the bed. His whole body was extremely swollen, and his calves and face were swollen.
Transparent and looking particularly thrilling, he has fallen into a severe coma.
"Do you want to watch it again?" Meng Xiao asked.
Yue Jing shook his head. There was really no need to read any more. He exited the courtyard. Meng Xiao asked again, "Does Yue Canjun want to go back?"
Yue Jing pondered for a moment and said: "I'll wait for two more days! I'm staying at a nearby inn. If there is any news, please send someone to inform me."
Of course Meng Xiao understood what the other party meant. The other party wanted to get clear news of King Zhao's death. This was naturally Chang'an's request. Chang'an would not accept a condition that was neither better nor worse.
Meng Xiao nodded, "I guess we will get the news about Yue Canjun early tomorrow morning."
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At three o'clock that night, Zhao Wang Li Si died of illness in Yanei, Hangzhou, at the age of sixty. At dawn, Yue Jing sent the news of Zhao Wang's death to Chang'an by pigeon letter from Yuhang County.
In Anshan Square in Chang'an, there is a private house covering an area of about ten acres near the square gate. Although the plaque has the white and black characters of an ordinary private house, not the red silver or gold characters of an official residence or official residence, everyone still
It can be seen that the owner of this house is unusual.
Although Guo Song was relatively lenient to businessmen, lowered business taxes, and canceled many unreasonable restrictions on businessmen, such as the color of clothing, businessmen must be allowed to ride horses, and businessmen's children were allowed to join the army and participate in imperial examinations,
In fact, not only were merchants, Guo Song canceled the lowly and slave status. The previous unfair status marks such as music status, slave status, prostitution status, craftsman status, merchant status, etc. were all cancelled, and they were all converted into civilians. Only the
Convicted status and military status, one is a derogatory status and the other is a preferential treatment status. Of course, the criminal status only involves the criminal himself and does not involve his children and spouse. Once his sentence is completed, he will be restored to his civilian status.
Military status is different. It is a kind of preferential treatment. Military status can reduce the tax payment by half. If you are discharged due to injury, you can pay half the tax for life. If you are killed on the battlefield, then their parents can receive five buckets of rice and
With the subsidy of a bushel of salt, a coffin subsidized by the government can be obtained even after death, and the children of those killed in battle can also enjoy half the tax for their entire lives.
So since the introduction of the national policy of ordinary citizenship, businessmen have also become ordinary citizens, no different from ordinary people?
But most businessmen are relatively rich. Of course, if you have money, you want to live more comfortably, but there are restrictions on luxury, which mainly involves food, clothing, housing and transportation. Clothes are mainly because Guo Song advocates frugality. Wearing floor-length skirts is strictly prohibited.
The use of gorgeous Sichuan brocade to make clothes is not only for businessmen, but also for everyone. Even the princess never wears floor-length skirts. In terms of food, frugality is encouraged, luxury and waste are opposed, and the consumption of exotic foods is prohibited.
Restrictions on status mainly involve travel, residence and taking concubines. Taking concubines should not be mentioned. Without a certain status, taking concubines is impossible.
Guo Song nodded with a smile and said: "I have wanted to visit your residence for a long time, but I have been unable to arrange the time. I hope I will not disturb your residence."
"Where! Where! It is our family's honor for His Highness to come to the Liu Mansion."
Liu Xun then introduced the current head of the family, Liu Shangdong, to Guo Song, and everyone gathered around King Jin and Prime Minister Dugu as they walked into the palace.
The Liu family opened their main hall today. Guo Song walked up to the main hall and sat down. His master Liu Xun sat beside him. On either side were Duqiu Qiu and Liu Shangdong. Several maids came in and served tea.
Guo Songxiao asked: "Is the old master accustomed to living in Chang'an?"
"not bad!"
Liu Xun stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Chang'an is not as dry as I thought, it is very humid. Living here is still very comfortable."
"Compared to Yangzhou, the winter in Chang'an may be a little colder."
"I think it is similar to Yangzhou. I lived in Fengzhou for a winter when I was young. The winter there was unbearably cold, but Chang'an is much better. There is no severe cold. After heavy snowfall, I often go to the garden.
Go for a walk and enjoy the snow scenery."
"Actually, it would be more artistic to enjoy the snow scenery in the garden house. Why did the Liu family refuse?"
Liu Xun bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but the Liu family is indeed not qualified to live in the garden house."
Guo Song smiled and waved his hand and said: "Garden houses are also divided into regions. Among them, the dozen or so garden houses in the southwest corner are considered to be sold to the private sector. On the one hand, it is to improve finances, and on the other hand, it is also to commend some outstanding people from the private sector for their contributions to the court.
Therefore, the conditions will be slightly lower. As long as you have the county dukedom, you are eligible to purchase. Currently, there are four private individuals who hold the county dukedom. The other three families have all applied to the court, leaving only the Liu family without any movement.
, how could the Liu family let go of this good opportunity?"
Liu Xun heard that the other three families had applied, and he was a little excited, so he asked: "I wonder which government agency should I apply to?"
Standing next to him, Du Guqiu smiled and said: "The garden residence is in charge of the Taifu Temple Commercial and Residential Office. The Liu family can apply to them."
"Let our family discuss this matter."
Guo Song chuckled, "There's no rush, you can discuss it slowly."