Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 307 The gentleman is different, the widow is the greatest gentleman
The throne of the first official since the founding of the Han Dynasty is waving towards Zhou Chang.

And Zhou Chang also knew this very well.

Especially when he was going to handle the affairs of government-run salt and iron, he already understood that no matter what happened in the future, he would definitely become a high-ranking minister with these things he did now.

If Liu Jing's imperial mausoleum system is to cut the leeks of the wealthy, then the Guanshanhai that Liu Chang wants to restore now is to kick the rice bowl of the wealthy.

When Dahan was just born, in the face of the domestic predicament, Xiao Xiang tried his best to restore all places, so he deliberately abolished many policies that were not conducive to recovery, including Guan Shanhai. However, Xiao Xiang probably did not expect that Dahan development will be so fast.

In the past few decades, salt and iron have been in the hands of the local government, and a large number of big businessmen have been born. The nobles and nobles of the local area like to make salt and iron. of snowballing.

Liu Chang lowered taxes too low, and the people became rich, but the treasury was always short of food, and many things could not be done because of the shortage of food.

Liu Chang suddenly remembered this policy and used the "mountain" and "sea" to make money.

Historically, this policy was restarted during Emperor Wu’s time and has been used since then. During this period, the control of iron gradually loosened, but the control of salt became stricter and became a major source of finance for the future feudal dynasties. Until the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the second largest financial source after Tian Fu.

This policy has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the country can absorb a lot of wealth in a very short time, and the disadvantage is that it will lead to monopoly.

"Strive for profit with the people!!!"

When Zhou Chang summoned the ministers and talked about this matter, he immediately aroused the opposition of the ministers.

"How can there be a reason for the temple to do business in person?! How dare Zhou Xiang talk about such tyranny in front of the ministers?!"

"The temple conducts trade in person. How is it different from the merchants? In this way, what prestige does the temple have?"

Among the ministers, almost no one expressed their approval, only some of them did not speak, and the rest were opposed to such a policy.

Among those who objected, some objected because they felt that it was really inappropriate for the temple to do business in person, and of course, some were worried that it would affect their family's business.

In the face of these doubts, Zhou Chang has always been very calm, and he said seriously: "This is also a last resort. Now the temple has to operate in Hexi, Liaodong, Nanyue and other places, and there are various political leaders in the country to implement it, all of which need food. Now the people are rich, but the treasury is empty, the Huns are attacking the Western Regions, but the Han currently cannot even get enough food to send troops to the Western Regions.”

Zhao Yao questioned angrily: "Isn't this caused by the king's use of military force?"

"Since Your Majesty came to power, he has repeatedly used troops and did not listen to advice, which led to such a situation. Your Majesty has no regrets, but wants to use such means to reduce his wealth? Jie Zhou is like this!"

"I thought Zhou Xiang was a wise man, respected you quite a bit, and treated you as his own teacher, but now you don't persuade the king, but you want to help him carry out such tyranny, what's the reason?! "

"You bastard! How dare you say that His Majesty is using military force?!"

"Come here, take this person and throw them into Tingwei!"

Zhang Budo was furious, and immediately pointed at Zhao Yao and cursed.

Zhao Yao was not afraid of him, he just yelled loudly: "How can all the worthy ministers in the world be killed?!"

The ministers immediately became a mess, accusing each other and discussing a lot.

With Zhao Yao, a big salt and iron householder, taking the lead, several ministers risked their lives and almost scuffled with Zhang Budo.At the beginning, Zhou Chang promoted Zhao Yao, and then he was tricked by Zhao Yao and sent to Zhao State. After Emperor Gao was gone, Zhao Yao did not dare to make a high profile. Doing his own business and no longer participating in the major events in the temple, especially after Zhou Chang's rise, he was worried that he would be retaliated against.

But this time, Zhao Yao couldn't help it, because his clansmen were in the salt and iron business in their own Jiangyi Hou Kingdom, and they lived quite well.

Zhao Ping looked at this scene helplessly, and hurriedly stepped forward to fight, but Chen Ping was standing beside Han Xin. The two of them didn't know what they were talking about, and they were talking with relish. The chaos in the court seemed to have nothing to do with them.

Zhou Chang couldn't hold back the situation anymore, watching everyone quarrel, he had a dark face and shouted loudly, making everyone quiet.

Just as Zhao Yao was riding on Zhang Budo's body and raising his fists high, Liu Chang finally came.

Liu Chang frowned and stared at everyone seriously.

The originally chaotic scene subsided in an instant, and the ministers returned to their own positions without daring to curse, and the atmosphere was very quiet.

Seeing the king coming, Zhao Yao didn't dare to be rude, and hurriedly got up from Zhang Budo's body and bowed solemnly to Chang Liu, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Before he could finish his words, Zhang Budo stood up, stretched out his hand and gave Zhao Yao a punch.

"How dare you?!"

Zhao Yao was furious, he really did not expect that this fellow would still attack even after he had stopped.

"presumptuous!"

Liu Chang shouted loudly, and Zhao Yao held back his hand, holding back the anger in his heart.

Liu Chang sat in the upper seat, looked at the ministers in front of him, and was extremely angry, "I can hear your insults from far away, is this a court meeting or a market? How dare you do this?! Dare to be a widow. Come face to face, you don't care about widows!"

The ministers lowered their heads and dared not speak.

Liu Chang looked at Zhang Budo, "This fellow, how dare you attack Duke Zhao?"

"Your Majesty. My minister."

"Hmph, you people are really disappointing to the widow!"

"This temple's policy is meant to be improved, and there are different opinions. Is this something surprising?"

"The gentleman is harmonious but different, the villain is the same but not harmonious!"

Liu Chang said bitterly: "As a great Han minister, how can you quarrel like this? There are different opinions, you can discuss it, see who's right, how can you do it? Zhang Budo, as the third public, why can't you lead by example? Woolen cloth?"

"In the face of different opinions, you have to do it. How can you govern the country well?"

"As a monarch, you must be tolerant, and as a minister, even more so, you must be able to accept different opinions, and you must be able to listen to advice!"

Liu Chang explained the truth to everyone, and all the ministers were a little ashamed at the moment, to be taught by a half-brothered king using the doctrine of a saint. This is really too guilty.Zhou Chang nodded approvingly, "Your Majesty's recent studies must have been a great achievement."

"Your Majesty is very right. You can speak your mind about the strategy of Guan Shan Hai, and we will discuss together. We don't have to quarrel, let alone do it."

Liu Chang looked at Zhang Budo, "No doubt, do you understand?"

"Your Majesty, this person said that you are using military force, like Jie Zhou!"

Zhang Budo said seriously.

"What? Old dog!"

"Come on, take him down and throw him into Tingwei!"

Liu Chang was furious, and when he gave an order, Zhao Yao looked at him blankly, and then shouted: "Your Majesty! The big man is not punished by words! Do not be punished by words!"

Wang Tianqi didn't care about this, and dragged Zhao Yao away with someone.

Only then did Liu Chang look at the ministers with a smile, "Next, we will discuss what the rulers of the government of mountains and seas think, and they can all tell the widow that the gentleman is harmonious and different, no matter what you say, the widow will never blame it. !"

The ministers did not dare to speak when they heard Zhao Yao's voice that was getting farther and farther away.

Liu Chang got up with a smile, "The widow will go to rest first. Zhou Xiang, you continue to discuss with them to see if there are ways to improve the past policies, which may not be suitable for today's era, this is what Han Zi said!"

"Your Majesty is really learned."

Zhou Chang said with a straight face.

"Hahaha, Zhou Xiang is too famous, and the widow is just learning to be rich, exploring the past and present, and knowing everything."

Liu Chang smiled and left.

Only then did Zhou Chang look at the ministers, "Then let's continue."

Liu Jing, who had been silent all the time, stood up and said seriously: "Your Majesty's idea is right, and it can be improved. However, people's livelihood must be considered. If the temple is to be operated, the initial investment will be huge, and the output will not be as good as it used to be for the people. It will have a great impact, but if there is a separate tax, instead of monopoly, but a higher tax on salt and iron, the wealthy family will drive up the price, and finally the pressure will fall on the common people."

This time, no one quarreled anymore, and everyone finally started to discuss this matter calmly.

"Your Majesty, this is good news from Hexi."

Chen Ping is currently helping Liu Chang deal with the playing table, but he still does not dare to read the playing table of this kind of war privately, and sends it to Liu Chang as quickly as possible.

Liu Changxi was overjoyed, he hurriedly picked up the good news and read it.

"Hahaha, Zhou Bo is Zhou Bo!"

"He took the soldiers to break the car division and beheaded more than [-]!"

"The countries in the Western Regions that wanted to surrender to the Xiongnu now dare not make any move. Hahaha, I'm starting to wait and see again."

Liu Chang was very happy, he knew that Zhou Bo would not let him down, Zhou Bo quickly went to Hexi, and the first thing he did was to go to the Western Regions. For the countries in the Western Regions, it sent a signal, don't think that the Xiongnu is the most powerful, think carefully before defecting to the Xiongnu.

This was a huge blow to Ji Conge's strategy of recovering the Western Regions.

Chen Ping was very calm, but said: "Your Majesty, Hexi will face even greater pressure in the future. Ji Conge will definitely harass Hexi in the future, preventing Hexi from rising like Tang."

"The widow knows!"

"Soon, the big man will have enough food. At that time, the widows will be able to reinforce Hexi, capture Ji porridge alive, and enter it!"

"Your Majesty has not given up on this idea."

"Oh, the greatest wish of the widow is to enter every powerful enemy!"

Hearing this sentence, Zhao Mei, who was serving on the side, was suddenly a little terrified and shivered.

Chen Ping's eyes skipped Zhao Mei, who was on the side, nodded, and said, "Your Majesty has always followed his words, and I don't know what kind of person he is. He dares to be an enemy of His Majesty. A few days ago, His Majesty defeated the Huns Kings. , making them commit suicide in grief and anger, and they are considered heroes in the world, but it’s a pity that they lost their lives and their reputation when they met the king.”

"Ah? They didn't commit suicide, they were beheaded by a widow!"

"Well, a few committed suicide."

"However, they are not really heroes. Under the iron spear of the widow, they can't even hold on for one round. Just a stab is a big hole!"

Liu Changzheng said, and suddenly looked at Zhao Mei in surprise.

"What are you shaking?"

"Great.. Great King Shenwu"

"Hahaha, that's natural, the widow's spear, it's different, it's as thick as a bowl, I've never met an opponent, another day, I'll show it to you!"

"Your Majesty. I."

Zhao Mei's face was full of panic, and he hurriedly leaned over and bowed, "I have no idea of ​​going against the king!"

Chen Ping glanced at him and asked, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Nanyue, Zhao Shi, is still in Tingwei's prison, what should I do?"

"And bring it here for the widow to see!"

Liu Changchang waved his hand, and then vividly told Zhao Mei, who was beside him, about his heroism on the battlefield.

Soon, Zhao Shi was taken to the hall.

Zhao Shi was extremely tall, almost as tall as Xiahouzao, Chen Ping, and the others, and a little shorter than Liu Chang. He looked very reckless. He was taken here by several soldiers, and he was still struggling and scolding in a low voice.

He raised his head and looked at Liu Chang in front of him.

"You are King Tang?!"

"Yes."

"Since you are a relative, why don't you untie your uncle?!"

Zhao Shi asked loudly.

Zhao Mei's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "Father! Be careful!"

Zhao Shi ignored the son, just straightened his neck, and said unconvinced, "I was arrested for sneak attack. If there is a real contest, I may not be defeated!"

"Oh? Are you good at fighting?"

"Heh, I have never met an opponent."

"Okay. Come on, let him go!"

Liu Chang was overjoyed and immediately ordered the soldier to let go of him. Liu Chang pressed his hand and said with a smile, "I haven't fought with anyone for a long time. It just so happens that if you can defeat me, I will let you go back to South Vietnam now. !"

Zhao Shi was taken aback and asked, "Is this true?"

"Of course!"

"it is good!"

The two began to confront each other in the hall, staring at each other. Zhao Shi twisted his neck, grinned, and rushed towards Liu Chang. Liu Chang grabbed his arm and threw it violently, and Zhao Shi flew out instantly. , fell heavily to the ground, Liu Chang shook his head with disappointment on his face.

Zhao Shi coughed and stood up, "It doesn't count. I've never eaten. I'm totally powerless!"

"Come on, bring some food!"

Liu Chang sat in front of Zhao Shi, waiting patiently for him to finish his meal.

"Ok?"

Zhao Shi held the bowl and looked at Liu Chang who was defenseless. As soon as the bowl was lost, he rushed up, hugged Liu Chang's waist, and shouted, "Okay!", watching his father's shameful attack , Zhao Mei lowered his head, deeply ashamed.

Liu Chang stood still, raised his fists, and hit Zhao Shi's back with a hammer.

Zhao Shi immediately lay down in front of Liu Chang, disgraced.

"No, I've been locked up for a few days and have no strength at all."

"You bastard!"

Liu Chang was angry, how could there be such a hard-mouthed person?
"Did you think you came to Chang'an for vacation?"

"Someone, bring me back to Tingwei!"

Zhao Mei helplessly watched his father being taken away and walked to Liu Chang's side, "Your Majesty. My father is also bewitched by others. My father has no strategy and is easily bewitched by villains."

"Not really smart."

"However, it's quite resistant to beatings. It's not bad to stay in Chang'an."

Liu Chang stroked his chin, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty, I can persuade my father to let him sincerely apologize to Your Majesty."

Zhao Mei said hurriedly.

"Okay, then you go."

When Zhao Mei came to Tingwei's prison, Zhao Shi was not very happy. He loved this son very much, but he was worried about his son's escorting him to Chang'an. Zhao Mei opened the prison and took it personally. The food was fed to my father, and he said while feeding, "Father, I am fish and meat, and people are knives... The eldest father asked us to come to protect the clan, you can't do this..."

Zhao Shi didn't think so, "The country is gone, what's the use of the clan?"

"Father, as long as we're still here, sooner or later we'll be able to accomplish great things. What are you worried about?"

"I'm just not angry with that Shuzi, he actually dared to hit me! I'm his elder!"

Zhao Mo looked around and asked in a low voice, "Father. Do you know how the king will treat his enemies?"

"Huh?? How to deal with it?"

"Your Majesty, the minister is guilty, the minister does not know how high the sky is, and he believes in the words of the villain!"

"Actually went to kill Wu's envoys!"

"Being detained in Chang'an, you are still disrespectful to the king!"

"I am also guilty of capital punishment, please forgive me for my crimes!"

Zhao Shi respectfully stood in front of Liu Chang, leaned over and saluted, and his words were extremely sincere.

Liu Chang looked at him in surprise. He didn't understand, how could a guy who was so rebellious yesterday become so obedient today?Then Zhao Mei still has this ability?Is a good lobbyist ah!
Liu Chang didn't want to do anything to this stupid big man. Although Liu Chang didn't want to admit it, he did have some affection with the King of Nanyue, maybe not as close relatives as Zhao Tuo said, but the same family is true, not to mention, The Nanyue Kingdom has already expressed its surrender and fully accepts the governance of the great Han. In this case, killing Zhao Shi will not do any good, but it will be very unfavorable for the recovery of Nanyue.

"How can you change so much in one day?"

"I don't know the prestige of the king, so I offend him."

"Hahaha!"

Liu Chang just ate this, he happily pulled Zhao Shi up, pulled him to sit beside him, "I also respect the King of Nanyue, I didn't want to embarrass you, but you rebelled openly, I can't tolerate it. Since you know your fault, you should make up for your fault, you understand?"

"I see"

"However, you are really strong. After the Marquis of Wuyang, no one can take my two punches!"

Liu Chang patted Zhao Shi's shoulder with his hand, making him drink again.

Liu Chang was a little drunk, so he put his hands around Zhao Shi's neck and began to brag about his achievements.

Zhao Shi looked at Liu Chang's hand in horror, and said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, it's just that you don't admit that I and you are of the same clan. I am your elder."

"It's not important, you and I will have more contacts in the future!"

"I'm worried that I don't have an opponent. You have to accompany me to practice. This martial art of widowers, if you haven't practiced for a long time, you'll be unfamiliar!"

Zhao State, Handan.

Standing in front of King Zhao, Lu Lu read out the edict of King Tang aloud.

"Husband Zhao Wang, eager for quick success and quick success, very happy, fooling the emperor to make him close his door and reflect on his faults!"

After Lu Lu read the edict, Lu Lu just took out another edict.

"King Zhao. This is what the king asked me to read to you alone."

Liu Ruyi was stunned for a moment, and immediately let the ministers leave.

After everyone left, Lu Lu smiled and said, "Offended"

Immediately, he lowered his head and began to read another edict from the king.

"Wu Ruyi! What did you bring it?! Even if you are plated with gold? Who are you fooling with a piece of brass? Don't you dare to kill you?! Eat the brass!"

ps: Ah, there is no chapter that can be copied, it's too uncomfortable, it's just a nightmare for the author of this chapter.

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