After the White Jade Pillow Eucalyptus came to an end, Bai Fu began to think about the model of governing Chang'an.
Xiong Badou's explicit and profound truth gave Bai Fu a lot of inspiration. Bai Fu decided to use the lanes of Pingkangfang as a pilot project. If it is done well, it can be expanded to several lanes. If the pilot effect is not good, it can be closed immediately to minimize losses.
Bai Fu approached Xiong Badou and Zhangchou Qiongyu, and the three discussed repeatedly and formulated several plans.
To implement it, the strength of the Jinwu Guards alone was not enough, but also the support of the Jingzhao Mansion. Bai Fu visited Jingzhao Yin and Liu Yan again and again to explain the feasibility of his plan.
Liu Yan was moved by Bai Fu's enthusiasm and patiently listened to Bai Fu's opinions and suggestions.
Although Bai Fu's plan is too radical, he is the future prince-in-law after all, and he is deeply favored and trusted by the emperor; he only uses one workshop as a pilot, the impact is small, and there is no big chaos...
Liu Yan weighed the pros and cons and decided to join forces with Bai Fu to govern Chang'an.
In the past, when it came to governing Chang'an, Jing Zhaoyin had only one idea: in troubled times, use heavy codes and severe punishments to make people dare not commit crimes.
When it comes to the level of county captain and sergeant, the level of supervision is even more stringent. There are more and more rules and stricter measures.
Not only were the people miserable, but the princes, nobles, and court officials were often disturbed and at a loss as to what to do.
Different from previous harsh plans, Bai Fu's idea is not to be strict, but to be lenient and constantly loosen restrictions. Rest with the people and govern by doing nothing.
Jinwuwei and Jingzhao Mansion teamed up to keep Chang'an in a relaxed and orderly state, with an unhurried pace. Both officials and people were very relaxed mentally.
Jinwuwei and Jingzhao Prefecture have relaxed their control over the people, allowing them to set up stalls in front of their homes and open shops through walls; they can sell handicrafts freely without having to register with Jingzhao Prefecture; as long as they do not occupy a shop in the market, they can do so.
Pay appropriate taxes.
The people bloomed and tried their best to attract customers:
Those who are good at cooking carry burdens and walk around the streets, frying fried dough sticks, pancakes, and noodles; those who are good at weaving sell baskets, baskets, bamboo grates, and bamboo mats; those who make furniture, tie lanterns, embroider clothes, and
Insoles, sugar-blowing ones...
For a time, small vendors in Chang'an sprung up all over the streets and alleys. As long as the common people could think of it, know how to make it, and have customers to patronize it, the neighborhoods had a dazzling array of everything.
These daily gadgets produced by ordinary people's handicraft workshops immediately attracted the attention of wealthy households and Hu merchants in Chang'an. In their eyes, these items were not expensive but very practical, so they donated their money one after another to buy them in their homes.
For a time, the sellers benefited, the buyers benefited, and everyone got what they needed.
Don't underestimate the variety of these vendors, which not only provide food and clothing for a family, curb the soaring prices, but also fundamentally improve the security of Chang'an.
Most of the people in Chang'an city have no land and can only make a living by working as servants and doing odd jobs in shops. Even those who have some skills and want to do business can't afford the rent of shops, so they have to give up.
Once food prices soar, people become seriously ill, etc., families that are usually well-off will suddenly fall into trouble and even face disaster.
The kinder people could only live in Hukou with a tight diet. When they couldn't survive, they had to sell their children and daughters; the bolder people joined the bandits, burned, killed, looted, and caused trouble.
Leaving a way for people to survive has eliminated the hidden dangers to Chang'an's security from the root.
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In addition, Jinwuwei and Jingzhaofu also left space for underground gangs and tacitly allowed them to operate within a certain range.
Bai Fu adopted Xiong Badou's advice and transformed the Colosseum into an arena for gladiator competition.
Since it is forbidden to fight between humans and animals, and to kill opponents, the arena has been converted from underground to above ground and is open to the public.
Many traditional casinos have also joined in, partnering with underground gangs to create new forms of gambling.
Bai Fu's old friend Jia Chang, the leader of the Beihai Gang, gave Bai Fu enough face to join in and devote himself wholeheartedly.
The other arenas are all indoors, either simple and plain, or magnificent. Only the Beihai Gang's arena is located outdoors.
The Beihai Gang has a lot of money and spends a lot of money to transform a polo field into an arena. Gladiators can not only fight hand-to-hand, but also fight on horseback.
High stakes, unlimited bounties, the chance to become famous in one battle, and safe competition rules attracted not only gladiators from Chang'an, but also Persia, Dashi, Uighur, Turks, Khitan, Bohai, Silla and other countries.
warrior.
The superb martial arts, superb equestrian skills, and precise shooting skills of both sides of the competition attracted countless admiring looks. The best in the arena gained both fame and fortune, and their fame and glory were endless.
Casinos, arenas, and underground organizations that train gladiators make a lot of money.
Underground organizations have discovered that training gladiators into cold-blooded killers is far less profitable than training them into charismatic kings.
Just like the leader on the polo field, he has the aura of a king. In addition to profiting from the polo match, he can also endorse relevant businesses, support their business, and earn praise.
Killer organizations such as "Yaksha" have changed their past inhumane training methods, changed their minds, and started to behave again.
Due to the legal operation and huge profits, even the famous sects near Chang'an also took action to let their disciples fight as gladiators to practice martial arts and earn huge profits.
For a time, celebrities and celebrities came to the arena headed by the Beihai Gang. Even Emperor Suzong came here because of its fame.
Guo Ziyi followed the order and stayed with Suzong.
After watching a few games, Suzong asked: "Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Guo Ziyi said: "The underground Colosseum was introduced to Chang'an from Western countries such as the Qin Dynasty. Although it was bloody and cruel, it was banned repeatedly because of the huge profits.
General Bai's move is like Dayu's control of floods, changing the blockage to dredging, and taking advantage of the trend.
It not only ensures that participants profit from it, but also limits the fighting to a certain range. The competition is exciting but far away from bloodshed. Like polo, it can be popular among the people.
The reason why the rebels are strong is because the Hu warriors grew up on horseback and are skilled in pommeling horses. Most of the soldiers of the Tang army were ordinary people working in agriculture. It took a long time to train to become a qualified warrior.
Nowadays, wars continue, and the Tang army needs to recruit a large number of soldiers. The emergence of the arena allocates part of the task of training soldiers to Jianghu gangs, easing the pressure on the Ministry of War;
The participation of barbarian gladiators from Daqin, Persia, etc. allowed us to see the superb equestrian skills and advanced horse fighting weapons of barbarian warriors, which provided a reference plan for training Tang army cavalry;
In addition, the war horses of the barbarian gladiators are all excellent horses from the Qin Dynasty, Dashi, Persia and other places. They have pure bloodlines and are hard to find for thousands of dollars. It is a good opportunity to transform the bloodlines of the war horses of the Tang Dynasty.
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In short, from the perspective of the general, the emergence of the horse battle arena made a great contribution to the transformation of the Tang army.
General Bai has thought deeply and worked hard to achieve great results. It can be said that he has made great achievements."
Su Zong tied up his long beard and looked at the jubilant crowd in the venue, deeply convinced.