After rationally accepting the plan of the Jiangnan family, Liu Xie still couldn't help it.

After repeated consideration, he added one more content.

The Jiangnan family wanted to lend the food they harvested this year to the court, and the court repaid it with the land they deserved every year until it was paid off.

Part of the borrowed grain was sent to Yizhou as military rations from General Zhang Ji's army, and part of it was distributed to local poor people as their food for winter and seeds for next spring plowing.

In addition to giving them land, they also have to give them supplies enough to live until next autumn harvest. Otherwise, the people who had no food and clothing and had to escape into the mountains would not survive even if they left the mountains, and they might starve to death.

Considering that it is for the people of Jiangnan, I hope they can all be more proactive.

Also, the interest rate will be exempted.

After receiving a reply from Situ's Mansion, Liu Xian was also amused and crying.

In order to resume production and appease the people, the imperial court implemented a low land rent of 30 taxes and one year. It would take at least 30 to 50 years, or even hundreds of years to pay off the grain loaned this year.

"The Point Guard is Here"

But he dared not not accept such conditions.

Otherwise, not only General Zhang Ji, the Cavalry, came, but also thousands of refugees.

Liu Xian slandered again and finally convinced the representatives of the aristocratic families to accept the emperor's conditions.

The four counties in Jiangnan announced that they would go through fields, and related work was gradually rolled out.

——

When Liu Xian received a reply, Queen Fu Shou successfully gave birth to a son, weighing fifteen pounds and one ounce, her body was strong and her crying loudly.

According to the female doctor who delivered the baby, the child knew at a glance that his congenital confinement would be perfect and he would be unparalleled in the future.

The successful birth of the emperor's legitimate son solved an indecisive problem.

The queen's status is unshakable, and no one else should covet it.

This also means that in the foreseeable future, the possibility of a powerful relative is infinitely close to zero. Whether it is the Xun family in Yingchuan, the Ma family in Hanyang, or the Lu family in Wuyuan, even if they are strong in the army, no matter how strong they are.

, it is impossible to become a general who can influence the government.

It can even be said that the position of General is destined to be vacant for a long time, and it will not even be available again from now on.

As eunuchs disappear in system, relatives of the foreign countries may disappear, and scholars and officials will become the only main force in the court.

Although Yang Biao, Zhao Wen and other old ministers were happy, even Jia Xu, the Grand Marshal who stayed in Chang'an, could not suppress his joy when he received the news. He wrote to the emperor and asked to go to Wanyang for a request.

Liu Xie agreed.

At the same time, he also issued an edict to Zhou Zhong, who was staying in Jizhou, to rush to Wancheng to participate in the New Year's Day dynasty.

Lantai and related institutions also rushed to Nanyang to meet.

——

Handan, Congtai.

Zhou Zhong stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the place where the northern world meets, with a hint of solemnity on his thin face.

Zhuge Liang stood aside with his hands calmly.

Zhou Zhong rushed to Nanyang by the order and passed by Handan, but no one saw him. Before leaving, he called Zhuge Liang to the stage, but he didn't say anything for a long time.

Zhuge Liang didn't speak, just waited quietly.

He knew that Zhou Zhong must have something to say, but he just didn't know how to speak.

But he felt that there would be no words that were too difficult to speak. The situation is now very good, and the emperor is in a good mood. He could not think of anything that would make Zhou Zhong so entangled.

"Kong Ming, do you know that there is one more Zhang Song in the Situ Mansion?" Zhou Zhong turned his head and looked at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang nodded. He kept in touch with the emperor and naturally knew Zhang Song's outstanding performance.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the next Situ will be Xun Ren, and not many people can compete with him, that is, Liu Ba. But after Xun Ren, Liu Ba, there will be more people who have the opportunity to be Situ. You are the smartest

, but he is the youngest and may suffer some losses."

Zhuge Liang laughed silently. "Duke Zhou is far-sighted, I didn't expect it to be so far."

Zhou Zhong glanced at Zhuge Liang and was a little displeased. "Kong Ming, this is not only your personal affairs, but also a national event, and you can't play tricks. Do you think I'm greedy for personal gain? Yes, you recommended it to me, but this is definitely not

All. Situ is competent in civil affairs. Whether he can be responsible for the welfare of tens of millions of people is also related to the national destiny of the Han Dynasty for decades. I hope you can be Situ, take charge of the country, help Your Majesty, and build a peaceful and prosperous era."

Zhuge Liang thought for a while. "Duke Zhou, no matter whether I can serve as Situ or not, your wish will definitely come true."

Zhou Zhong frowned slightly. "How can I tell?"

"The emperor is the king of a country." Zhuge Liang said softly: "He has the ambition to achieve peace in the world. Even without Yang Dezu and me, he will find others. But if he changes his mind because of some things, let alone us, even saints

Rebirth may not be able to achieve peace.”

"What are some of the things you said...?" Zhou Zhong narrowed his eyes.

Zhuge Liang smiled, but did not answer. He turned to the west, looked over Taihang Mountain, and looked at the few white clouds in the distance. "Dare you ask Duke Zhou, what is the most ideal world for the Confucian clan?"

Zhou Zhong blurted out. "The emperor was ruling with his pride, and the ministers educated the people with virtue."

"Like the Bohai Sea?"

Zhou Zhong frowned again and said unwillingly: "Is Bohai... not good?"

"We can't say that the Bohai Sea is not good, we can only say that the Bohai Sea is not good enough, at least it is still a long way from the king's way." Zhuge Liang turned around and his eyes were clear. "For the Bohai Sea, the emperor has already bowed his head, so why can't he realize the king's way yet

, This is a question that all of us Confucians should think about. The sage said that we should examine ourselves three times a day, and said that we should be the fourth. We cannot only ask the emperor, but also demand ourselves. This is the way for the king and the minister to get along with each other."

Zhou Zhong stuttered and his head slightly.

He understood what Zhuge Liang meant.

The emperor is sincere and sincere, and they should open their minds and no longer stick to their previous ideas, otherwise it will be difficult for the monarch and minister to get along for a long time.

"There must be a major matter to be discussed when Duke Zhou enters the DPRK this time. If Duke Zhou can firmly believe in the sincerity of the emperor and be calm, even if there are any differences, it can be discussed and resolved. Thirty years later, peace will come and prosperity will appear, and future generations will miss you.

Today, there will be the names of all wise men.”

Zhou Zhong smiled and stroked his beard.

He had already thought of this.

The emperor has never valued etiquette. This time, he suddenly summoned the ministers to court to invite him, so there was naturally something important to discuss. In connection with the birth of the emperor's legitimate son, it was exciting.

It is highly likely that the prince will be established.

Although the emperor is still young and has just been in a weak position, it is still a big deal to establish the prince.

The only unsettling thing is that the young emperor often has no good results in history.

So he didn't know whether he should support or oppose the emperor's legitimate son if he wanted to make the crown prince.

However, Zhuge Liang reminded him that no matter what, as long as the king and his ministers trust each other and out of public interest, they can be placed in a clear place without intrigue.

Perhaps, regarding Xun or who will be Situ afterwards, you can also find an opportunity to talk to the emperor.

After all, in the mind of the emperor, Zhuge Liang was the well-deserved first person and was trained by the emperor.
Chapter completed!