Chapter 1546 Business Opportunities Brought by People's Support
After the rebellion of the powerful clans in Guanzhong was suppressed, it was quiet for a while. Those powerful clans owned huge amounts of land, population, and countless businesses.
When they fell, the vacant business shares were snapped up, so the business community praised the new emperor. If the new emperor had not said that wealthy merchants have no country, the businessmen would probably regard him as
It is worshiped by the God of Wealth, and three sticks of incense are burned every day.
The court now has a completely new structure. After the new emperor went to conquer Shu, it was the prince who supervised the country. The prince was young, and Liu Qing and others were mainly on the left to assist him.
Liu Qing and others were veterans of the new emperor, and there was no doubt about their loyalty. Some people were ready to make a move, but the new emperor was so strong that it took a long time before anyone tried to test them.
The man wrote a memorial and said that people in Guanzhong were now in a state of panic and were worried that the emperor would ruthlessly continue the campaign.
This memorial was widely circulated and attracted a lot of attention. Everyone was watching how the prince and Liu Qing responded.
If the attitude is kind, then the memorials will swarm into the palace. The purpose is to loosen the bonds of the powerful families in Guanzhong.
Many powerful families in Guanzhong were suppressed by the new emperor. The remaining ones were not only lingering, but also dormant and did not dare to come forward. Anyone with a discerning eye would know at a glance that someone was instigating this test.
It is said that Luo Cai was furious during the court meeting, saying that this was an unprovoked incident. The emperor only collected taxes, collected taxes, collected taxes! In addition, he also investigated the non-compliant slaves!
Say important things three times.
The emperor's actions were blameless, and no one could find an excuse to attack.
Therefore, the court council decided to scold this person. Some officials even said that this person should be dismissed from his post, but the prince put it aside.
However, there were also rumors that the prince was trying to ease the conflict with the powerful families in Guanzhong, but this was immediately denied by the palace. Then Liu Qing sneered in front of dozens of officials during the council meeting, saying that such rumors were an attempt to drive a wedge between His Majesty and the Crown Prince. When His Majesty returns,
, look at how those people died.
When the queen in the palace was having a tea party with a group of ladies, she mentioned this matter lightly: "A son will not change his father's will."
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In the middle of winter, there are many fewer business travelers outside Chang'an City.
There is a long pavilion outside the city, which is used by merchants and travelers to rest. But later it was mostly used for farewells.
"Aye, you should eat less when you go home. At least you can lose some belly fat."
Ma Xi accompanied his father Ma Hongzhong out of Chang'an City. The weather was very cold. Ma Hongzhong rubbed his hands and said angrily: "You will gain weight if you don't eat or drink."
"That's a problem with the spleen and stomach." Ma Xi said.
"It seems that my son has learned a lot in the Imperial College." Ma Hongzhong was very pleased. He saw someone selling food in the pavilion, and there was also a wine shop outside. He couldn't help but feel hungry, "Let's go and try Chang'an."
We bid farewell to each other in Changting Pavilion."
These words were clearly meant to cover up his greed.
Ma Xi smiled bitterly, but still followed.
"Sir," the man who set up a small stall in the pavilion smiled and held his hands, "It's warm here."
Ma Hongzhong asked deliberately: "What if I don't want to eat? Maybe sit down and warm yourself by the fire?"
"Of course it is possible."
The man said with a smile.
Maxi sighed, "Ah, you are dressed so richly and there are several guards behind you. People will know at a glance that you are not short of money, so why bother being coaxed!"
"The mouth of a businessman is a liar, and my father knows it." Ma Hongzhong sat down, stretched out his hand to grill on the charcoal fire, glanced at the food, "Get some mutton, by the way, put it on the charcoal fire and eat it hot...
What kind of drink?”
"The strong liquor from the North is said to have been brewed by His Majesty himself. If you take a sip today, a hot line of heat will flow from your mouth to your belly, making you feel warm!" The man said as he opened the seal of the wine, and a strong smell of alcohol rushed out.
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"Have a pot...that's all, half a pot." Under his son's disdainful eyes, Ma Hongzhong decisively chose to reduce the amount.
"Hello!"
A pot of mutton was placed on the charcoal fire, half a pot of strong wine, and two wine glasses.
"Da Lang, take a sip too." Ma Hongzhong poured a glass of wine for his son, "You have to learn how to socialize in the future."
"Aye, I'll come." Ma Xi wanted to grab the wine pot, but Ma Hongzhong avoided it, "You are my son. I'm afraid I won't be able to see you for several months after my father leaves. I love you at least."
The father and son raised their glasses, and Ma Hongzhong said: "The Imperial College said that you won't be able to serve as officials after you come out?"
"Yes...ah!" After taking a sip of strong wine, Ma Xi opened his mouth and felt uncomfortable from the burning.
"Hurry up and have a sip of soup." Ma Hongzhong smirked and scooped soup for his son.
After taking a sip of the soup, Ma Xi still felt uncomfortable in his chest and abdomen. He ate a piece of mutton and said: "After Metaphysics returned to the Imperial Academy, there were rumors that His Majesty told him that this school, which prepares people to become officials upon graduation, is not allowed to open in the future..."
"Why?" Ma Hongzhong was puzzled, "They are all talents!"
"Someone has said this a long time ago, but His Majesty said that as long as there are benefits, most of them will eventually become the territory of carnivores. Aye, think about it, the original Imperial College had so many nobles' sons!"
"Yes, it shows that your Majesty is wise." Ma Hongzhong flattered the emperor absentmindedly, "By the way, when I came this time, I heard on the way that your Majesty has already defeated Tongcheng?"
Ma Hongzhong came to Chang'an to visit his son and talk to someone about some things. After finishing the discussion today, he was ready to go home.
"Yeah! Metaphysics has known about it for a long time."
Xuanxue had many people following him on the expedition this time, so the news was transmitted very well.
"Tell me about it, father." Ma Hongzhong ate a piece of mutton, took a sip of wine, and praised: "Good wine, just a little diluted."
"That's right!" the man smiled.
Ma Hongzhong held the wine glass and didn't want to drink it, but under his father's gaze, he held his breath and drank a little, then quickly drank the soup down.
"His Majesty marched all the way to Shu. After arriving at Tongcheng, His Majesty put on armor and personally attacked the city with ants..."
"Ah!" Ma Hongzhong drank a glass of wine, "His Majesty actually attacked the city himself?"
"It was a letter from a senior brother I am familiar with, saying that His Majesty personally attacked the city and defeated the defenders in one fell swoop. Many people cheered long live..."
"Sure enough, he won the kingdom on horseback." At this moment, Ma Hongzhong felt that his choice to obey the emperor was right. Then he remembered that these were all due to his son, and his eyes became kinder. He poured his son another glass of wine and saw that he was suffering.
Face, smiled and said: "A man must be able to endure hardship!"
"Your Majesty fought all the way to the puppet emperor's palace. Huang Chunhui, the former Northern Xinjiang Governor, was blocked outside the gate..."
"Huang Chunhui has been kind to His Majesty. Now, all the hardships have come to an end." Ma Hongzhong said with some envy.
"Aye, you don't believe it. His Majesty stood outside the palace gate and shouted to open the door. All the defenders surrendered."
"Tsk! This is due to majesty."
"The false emperor and his son were stubbornly resisting in the palace. As soon as His Majesty entered, he went straight to that person...Li Yuan."
"The Supreme Emperor...poof! It's Li Yuan!" Ma Hongzhong pouted.
"Then what did Li Yuangao shout... I betrayed my brother, but I became the emperor, but my brother became a ghost, and he was not punished by God. At this moment, His Majesty drew his sword..."
"Okay!" The man didn't care about the business anymore... In fact, the only two customers at the moment were Ma Hongzhong and his son, who were squatting aside and listening, holding a poker to poke at the coals.
The charcoal fire burst out a string of sparks, illuminating Ma Xi's young face. "Li Yuan didn't expect that His Majesty would do it himself. He was frightened and shouted that I am your uncle! I am willing to atone for my sins. Your Majesty asked him, who are you asking for?"
Atonement? Li Yuan said, brother. But His Majesty said, it was wrong, you should atone for your sins to the people of the world. Then he killed Li Yuan with one knife!"
"happy!"
Ma Hongzhong's blood boiled when he heard this, and he raised his glass and drank.
"What a grudge!" The man was so excited that he almost overturned the clay pot with the tongs.
"Hey! By the way, how did your senior brother know?" Ma Hongzhong dodged the flying sparks and asked.
"Senior brother was behind His Majesty at the time, and was on guard against anyone close to the false emperor."
"Yes, it is said that there are many good people around the pseudo-emperor, so why no one stopped him?" Ma Hongzhong was very curious.
"This matter is unbelievable. Senior brother mentioned it in a vague way in his first letter. It was only in his second letter on the way back that he made it clear. Just when His Majesty was about to take action, Mirror Stage Zhao Sanfu suddenly took action. It turned out to be
Kill the guards of the false emperor."
"Tsk! The dog raised by the false emperor turned against him."
"It is said that Han Shitou, who is beside the false emperor, is also quite good in cultivation. But when the false emperor called for help, Han Shitou turned against him and controlled the false emperor."
"Hey! That Han Shitou claims to be the most loyal to the false emperor in the world!"
Ma Hongzhong was surprised, "Why?"
"I don't know, but senior brother said that looking at Han Shitou and His Majesty, they should be old acquaintances."
"This is betrayal and separation. It is destined by God!" Ma Hongzhong said with emotion.
"Yeah, stop drinking." Ma Xi grabbed the wine bottle, shook it, and found that there was no drink in it.
Ma Hongzhong stood up proudly, "Most of the land at home was sold, and my father planned to hire some people to farm the remaining land, not for profit, but for family use.
But the family can't just sit back and have nothing. My father came here just to do business with others. I wanted to get 50,000 yuan, but I didn't expect that your majesty's attack on Shu went so smoothly. It shows that people are at peace. When people are at peace, the world will be peaceful.
Dazhi is not far away. This is a good opportunity to do business. Let’s go.”
"Where to go?"
"Enter the city!"
"Aye, aren't you going home?"
"Your words have given me a business opportunity. Fifty thousand dollars is not enough. Fifteen thousand dollars!"
"Aye, you're not afraid of losing your family fortune!"
"If it is difficult for Your Majesty to attack Shu, the world will still be in chaos for a while. But this time the attack on the false emperor went smoothly, which shows that people's support is against them. Dalang, the prosperous times are coming. You should study hard and do business well for your father.
I will save you a fortune..."
The father and son entered Chang'an City again, along with several messengers.
The messenger went all the way into the imperial city and asked to see Liu Qing.
"Xiang Liu, your Majesty's handwriting."
Liu Qing took the emperor's handwriting, read it carefully, raised his head and said, "His Majesty said that he should be back before the meeting, so that we can prepare."
The prince also got the news and immediately summoned the important ministers to discuss the matter.
"Aye is less than two hundred miles away from Chang'an. Aye told me that the meeting will be as normal. However, this year's meeting will be held in person."