The surge in martial arts among the people made Liu Chang very happy.

What happened today proves that the rule of law during Liu Chang's administration was still in place. No matter the common people or low-level officials, they were not afraid because of the identity of the criminals. Zhang Shizhi, Ji Bu and the others did a good job!

While Liu Chang was bragging about his merits to Lu Lu, Jia Yi and Prince Liu An came to pay their respects.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!

"

The two of them bowed to meet each other. Liu An also came to pay homage as an official at this moment, so his expression was very solemn.

Liu Chang nodded and asked them to sit down respectively. Liu An took the seat behind Jia Yi.

"Your Majesty, we have made preparations. Here is the list. Please check it."

In these days, the achievements of the Food and Drug Administration are obvious to all. Among other things, the abolition of the curfew is enough to make them more popular. As a newly born new department, the scope of their intervention is getting wider and wider, including currency.

, the market prices are also under their jurisdiction. The newly appointed Shaofu Ling Nangongwei is very dissatisfied with this, but there is nothing he can do about it. The Food and Goods House is really too tough. Chen Ping, Jia Yi, and Liu An are in charge, and there is no one in Jiuqing.

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Under their control, the market prospered rapidly, and Han Dynasty's business burst out with unprecedented vitality.

Liu An handed the list to Liu Chang, who lowered his head and read it carefully.

This is a list of merchants. It records the big merchants, including their property information, as well as the goods they will bring with them to the Western Regions. It is very detailed. There are eighty-six big merchants, including Liu Chang.

Suddenly he grinned, "Come here, what kind of gift are you going to give me, Lu! Send a copy of this to Liu Jing of Hexi Kingdom!"

"

Jia Yi was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty! No!"

"

Only then did Liu Chang react, "Oh, I'm sorry, I'm used to it. Let's do this. I'd better hand it to Liu Jing, but tell him that these people can't move. They want foreign trade, so they must pass through Hexi Country.

Liu Jing, don’t take action against them..."

Liu An then said: "Your Majesty, when will we send them out?"

"No rush...let's do it tomorrow!"

Liu An pursed his lips and immediately accepted the order.

Jia Yi frowned, "Your Majesty, but we don't know the situation in the Western Regions yet. If we go there too early..."

"You don't have to worry about this. The Marquis of Huaiyin goes out to fight in person. Just tell me how to lose. This battle can definitely be won... There's no need to wait. By the time the caravan arrives in the Western Regions, the Poisonous Man may already be there.

The Western Region is waiting..."

Several people discussed the specific details again, and Jia Yi couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, I heard that Zhang Buyi and Chao Cuo once again submitted a letter asking for the relocation of the people of Yuding in the Central Plains, and also forced relocation. Do you know whether it is true or not?"

"Is it true? You have a different opinion?"

Liu An couldn't help but ask: "Father, do you still recognize them?"

"I heard that they wanted to relocate nearly a million people. At the beginning, King Qin could only relocate hundreds of thousands... If they were forced to relocate like this, it might lead to catastrophe, whether it was land reclamation or residence, including

Household registration is not something that can be easily accomplished. On such a scale, it is inevitable that there will be omissions. A small omission can cost the lives of tens of thousands of people..."

"I know that, so I asked the ministers to discuss and work out a method without any flaws."

Liu An also changed his mind directly, "Father, this is inappropriate. It will affect the reputation of the temple...it will also affect your reputation."

"The people call you the Holy Son of Heaven and admire you immensely. If you give an order like this to move forward, it will be said that all your previous efforts have been wasted..."

Liu Chang laughed, "I didn't separate their parents and wives, but moved them as relatives. Moreover, after the move, they can go back to visit at any time. Why did I restrict them from going out? After all, the cultivated land in the Central Plains is limited.

, Unless Shang Fang makes something new, there will be no way to support so many people. If I don't do anything because I am worried about my reputation, then all my efforts will be in vain!"

"But...."

"It's nothing, An, you have to remember that everyone has their own responsibilities, and the emperor's responsibility is to protect the people from disaster...Govern the world well and let the people live a good life, can you

It's good to think about the people, but this matter is from a long-term perspective. We can't just look at the current situation. People today live very well in the Central Plains. The land of Liang State is fertile and the atmosphere is relaxed. People are not willing to

leave..."

"But, what about the future?"

"This is for the long term. People today may be reluctant, but at least we can avoid widespread famine in the future... Leaving your hometown reluctantly is better than starving to death at home, right?"

"As long as you let the people have enough to eat, the people's hearts will naturally belong to you. If you let them not have enough to eat and starve to death, no matter how many so-called benevolent policies you implement, it is just an invitation to name a name and is of no use..."

"To be a king, you do not necessarily have to have the moral character of Yao and Shun, but you must have the political achievements of the First Emperor... For the emperor, only political achievements are the standard to measure him. Otherwise, no matter how high his talent and learning, his moral character

How noble he is, if it prevents the people from living a good life and prevents the country from becoming strong, then that is his dereliction of duty!

"

Liu An hesitated for a long time, but could not find anything to say to refute his father.

My father, who is serious, is an all-rounder and top-notch in all aspects.

Looking at the thoughtful Liu An, Liu Chang grinned, "So, instead of thinking about how to persuade me, it is better to think about ways to settle the people so that they will suffer less. I have done so much in these years.

As long as the people understand that this matter is for future survival, they will understand, otherwise, wouldn’t my actions over the years have been in vain?”

From beginning to end, Jia Yi didn't say much, but listened carefully to the emperor's story.

"The matter of foreign trade has been settled in this way. The highest priority goods are grain, and then cotton. Lichen... told the merchants that if anyone dares to get some flashy things, let them give them to them.

Liu Jing, let Liu Jing watch carefully!

"

"Okay, let's go out!

"

Liu Chang waved his hand and refused to say more.

When leaving the palace, Liu An seemed to still be thinking about his father's words. Looking at the prince who was deep in thought, Jia Yi just said calmly: "Your Majesty loves the prince."

"Oh? How can you see it?"

"This matter should have been worried about later, but His Majesty did not want the Crown Prince to bear a bad name, so he decided to handle it himself... Your Majesty wants to bear all the bad reputation and give all the credit for future achievements to His Highness."

Liu An was silent for a moment.

Jia Yi added: "Your Majesty has always been like this. He even bears the notoriety of usurping the throne, and of course he doesn't care about other things... It's just that there are too few people in the world who can understand His Majesty..."

Liu An was stunned, turned around and walked towards Houde Hall again.

Jia Yi raised his head and smiled softly.
Chapter completed!