When Liu Xin looked back, it was Ju Shou and Tian Feng. As soon as Liu Xin's team entered the city gate, bursts of cheers arose, and the news of his return naturally spread like wildfire. How could Ju Shou and Tian Feng not get it?
You know? For them, even though they couldn't wait at the city gate, they should still rush to the governor's house to pay their respects.
Everyone came to the study and sat down. Liu Xin pointed to Zhang Liao and Gao Shun and said: "The two gentlemen have come at the right time. These two will be members of our Jingzhou Army from now on. You will help them arrange their accommodation later."
Since Liu Xin set the goal of competing for the world, he has been thinking about recruiting talents. As the saying goes, planting sycamore trees will attract golden phoenixes. Only by having a place to live can we better attract talents. Therefore, officials in the east area of Xiangyang City
The construction of the mansion has never stopped, and there are many ready-made mansions there, which vary in size and have all the facilities. Generally, the arrangement of official residences does not require Liu Xin's personal intervention. But now, Liu Xin personally asked Zhang Liao,
Regarding the placement of Gao Shun and Gao Shun, it is obvious that these two people have gained Liu Xin's trust and attention.
Jushou cupped his hands and said, "Please don't worry, my lord. When I get back, I will immediately arrange the residences of the two generals and send a group of official slaves over."
Now, the family members of criminals who were used as official slaves are no longer locked in prisons. Instead, a special camp has been built on the outskirts of the city to gather them for centralized education and training. Because a considerable number of these people were originally
He is the master of the family, and he is used to living like a parasite, having to stretch out his hands for clothes and open his mouth for food. How can he do the housework?
Liu Xin turned to Tian Feng and said: "Korean opera has a friend named Cheng Yu. He is a man of great talent and worthy of a great responsibility. He is currently staying in an inn in Xiangyang. You should immediately send someone to search for him and make arrangements for him.
A place to stay, and bring him to see me tomorrow."
After Jushou, Tian Feng, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun left, Liu Xin was not in a hurry to return to the backyard. He ate something in a hurry in the study, then picked up the reports for this period and looked through them.
After these Northern Expeditions, he realized that the money and food he thought was sufficient would be insignificant if used on the national battlefield. This time, just to relieve the 300,000 people in Luoyang, the food he brought north was almost exhausted.
However, wars will be frequent in the future, and we don’t know how many people will need to rely on government support to survive. To fight for the world, we will inevitably have to attack cities and demolish villages. After these territories are conquered, the first thing to do is to appease the local people.
This is related to the support of people's hearts. To do all this well, money and food are indispensable.
Nowadays, commercial taxes account for a large part of Jingzhou. If the war breaks out, commerce will definitely be affected. Even if agriculture can still continue to have good harvests, it can be expected that the tax revenue will drop significantly. Moreover, Jingzhou is
If the quality of life of the people in Jingzhou is reduced in order to fight wars and help people in other places, Liu Xin's foundation will lose the hearts of the people in Jingzhou. This is the most terrifying thing. Therefore, no matter what, Jingzhou's tax revenue should be mainly
Used for the development of Jingzhou.
When he sent troops to Luoyang, Liu Xin never imagined that he would have to worry about money one day. He couldn't help but envy Dong Zhuo. This guy could ignore morality and not only robbed all the belongings of the wealthy people in Luoyang, but also even the emperor's tomb.
If you dare to dig, you will be extremely rich now. And Cao Cao seems to have dug up many treasures by digging people's graves to supplement his military expenses.
At this time, Ma Yun walked in and said: "Husband, you have been back for so long and you haven't visited your sisters and children. What are you still thinking about here?"
Liu Xin's mind was still immersed in the issue of money and food. She didn't notice Ma Yun come in. When she heard someone talking, she casually responded: "I'm thinking about robbing tombs."
Ma Yun was stunned for a moment, and then she exclaimed: "Tomb robber! How come you keep coming back as you live longer!"
Liu Xin was awakened by the scream, and then she found Ma Yun standing next to her with a look of astonishment. Thinking of what she had just said almost unconsciously, she couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's not that I'm going to rob the tomb, I'm thinking
Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao both made their fortunes by robbing tombs, so how should I raise military expenses?"
Ma Yun breathed a sigh of relief and said: "You, you talk so ludicrously, it scares me. Why did you remember the military expenditure as soon as you came back? Is the treasury tight? I just checked a few days ago.
There should be plenty of money and food."
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "That's not true. It was only when I went to Luoyang this time that I realized that fighting is really a very expensive thing. Relief for the people, pensions for soldiers, and the consumption of military supplies, food, grass and equipment all cost a lot of money.
ah!"
Ma Yun thought for a while and said: "Money is indeed very important. We can find ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, but we must not increase the burden on the people."
Liu Xin nodded and said: "I think so too. Food is easy to handle. The land in Jingzhou is fertile. Coupled with water conservancy facilities and improved seeds cultivated in various places, the harvest will definitely increase year by year. However, money is not easy to handle. The world is about to be in danger."
In the chaos, business was the first to be affected. I have thought about it for a long time, but there is still no good way to make up for the loss of business tax."
Ma Yun was full of confidence and said: "In fact, there is no need to be so pessimistic. Businessmen pursue profits. No matter how dangerous it is, there will always be someone to do the business. Besides, you no longer recognize Liu Xie as the emperor, why don't you issue your own currency?
?”
"Issuing currency? Privately minting copper coins?" Liu Xin was startled. Ma Yun's idea was so bold.
Ma Yun said nonchalantly: "Of course it's not about minting copper coins. What I want is to issue banknotes! I have been thinking about this issue for a long time. Now that paper is available, printing is not a problem. There is no need to worry about someone making counterfeit coins. As long as
It’s totally feasible to try to change people’s minds!”
Liu Xin was even more surprised. The idea of issuing banknotes was too advanced! He quickly waved his hand and said, "Wait a minute, let me think about it."
Ma Yun said angrily: "Okay, there will be plenty of time to think about it in the future. From today on, unless there are special circumstances, you are not allowed to handle business at home! You should spend more time with your family and children when you have time."
"Yes, I was in a hurry to come back because I just missed you. Why did I forget everything as soon as I entered the study room?" Liu Xin patted her head and woke up as if from a dream. She looked up at the starry sky outside and said, "Now
It’s very late, have the children gone to bed?”
Ma Yun scolded: "Of course the children are asleep, but the sisters are still waiting."
When they came to the backyard, Bian Yu, Cai Yan, and Zhu Qian did not go to rest. Even Cai Jue and Diao Chan were sitting there and chatting with them. Liu Xin gave them a bear hug in turn without any politeness. Of course,
Well, he would not hug Cai Jue or Diao Chan.
Cai Jue has lived in the Zhou Mu Mansion for more than three years, and has grown from an ignorant little girl to a graceful young girl. There are not so many feudal ethics in the Zhou Mu Mansion, and the relaxed environment makes her whole body overflowing with joy.
The breath of youth. How to arrange Cai Jue was the most troublesome for Liu Xin. He once thought about recognizing her as a god sister and then finding a good family to marry her off, but Cai Yan mentioned it to her twice.
They were all shaking like a rattle, but they just refused to agree. Now that she has reached the rebellious stage, Liu Xin dare not mention this casually. However, it is not a problem for her to stay in the state shepherd's house. If she is outside, it will be very difficult.
The seven-year-old girl has already given birth to children.
As for Diao Chan, she is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but as long as Liu Xin nods, she will take the initiative to throw herself into his arms. Although she is not as old as Cai Jue, but probably due to the different environment and education she received since childhood, she looks older.
She is much more mature than Cai Jue, and Liu Xin does not treat her as a child. As a physiologically normal man, Liu Xin would be lying if he said he was not tempted by a beauty like Diao Chan. However, since he knew Wang Yun
After accepting her as his adopted daughter, Liu Xin has always been extremely vigilant. He does not dare to make fun of the lives of his family.
Compared with Cai Jue, who is still a bit reserved, Diao Chan is much more generous. She has received training in this area since she was a child. When she saw Liu Xin and Bian Yu being intimate, she didn't feel blushing at all. When they finished hugging, Diao Chan
He walked straight to Liu Xin, bowed Yingying, and said crisply: "Wish you all the best, sir. I wonder if you heard any news about my adoptive father in Luoyang?"
Diao Chan was very smart, she knew that the ladies were all here, and it was not her time to show off her coquettishness. It was just that she was naturally enchanting, and even though she walked, saluted, and spoke without any pretense, it still made Liu Xin's mind wander.
Liu Xin hurriedly coughed, covered up her expression, and said: "Master Wang has moved to Chang'an with Dong Zhuo, and I also heard that he has been promoted to Situ and ranked among the three princes."
Diao Chan's eyes suddenly turned red, she shed tears, and said sadly: "I heard that Dong Zhuo is cruel and easy to kill. My adoptive father is an upright man. I'm afraid that being around him will bring bad luck."
Although Ma Yun was also wary of Diao Chan, but now seeing her crying, it was natural and she didn't seem to be hypocritical. She felt a little unbearable in her heart and stepped forward to comfort her: "Sister Diao Chan, don't cry anymore. Mr. Wang, he
Auspicious people have their own destiny, and they will definitely be able to turn misfortune into good fortune. Don't worry, I will often send people to inquire about it, and I will tell you as soon as there is news about your adoptive father."
Diao Chan sobbed and nodded, but there was a burst of joy in her heart. Ma Yun had always called her Diao Chan girl, but had never called her Diao Chan sister. Apparently, her few tears moved Ma Yun.
Compared with Liu Xin's indifference, Ma Yun's comfort allowed Diao Chan to find the direction of attack, because she had found Ma Yun's weakness, that is, her heart was too soft. Although Diao Chan was still a virgin, she often hid in
Listening to the conversation between Wang Yun's guests behind the screen, I learned that jealousy among the wives and concubines of wealthy families was commonplace. Even the Kabuki and dancers in Wang Yun's family who he slept with often fought openly and secretly for favor. Originally, Diao Chan also
Knowing that one day he would not be able to escape such a fate, he was unexpectedly sent to Xiangyang. Bian Yu and the others were busy with their own affairs, but refused to guide Diao Chan. In Diao Chan's view, it was to prevent her from competing for favor.
Even if they were like this, Ma Yun, as a big woman, should be on guard against her. Who knew she would take the initiative to comfort her? Diao Chan felt that she had grasped the breakthrough point, and she wanted to use Ma Yun's soft heart to win over her.
to gain a good impression of Liu Xin and find more opportunities to get closer to Liu Xin.
Of course, Liu Xin and Ma Yun couldn't see what Diao Chan was thinking. Bian Yu and the others stood up and said goodbye very knowingly. Today is their world for two. A breakup is better than a newlywed, so the two of them can't help but have a moment together.
After some talk, Liu Xin gently caressed Ma Yun, who was curled up in his arms, and asked, "Has Diao Chan done anything recently?"