At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 451 Agreement
"admire."

Xiao Han gave a thumbs up: "I also like his beef noodles."

"Ahem, the cooking skills of the Military and Political Department were learned from Old Man Li."

"When I have nothing to do, I like to go to the Military Affairs Department to eat and drink for free."

Xiao Han chuckled.

"There are also excellent restaurants and stalls with good food in Xiliang City."

The first and second most powerful men in the world met for the first time and actually talked about food.

"Ming Yufang's drinks are truly amazing."

He took over the conversation from Wang Laoguai and recommended: "If you have the chance, you must try it."

"It's best to choose a time when it's misty and rainy, and first choose new brew, add two pieces of sweet ice, it's cool in the mouth and has an endless aftertaste."

“When is the new brew coming out?”

Old Monster Wang was curious.

"When I went there two years ago, there was no new wine, and the first choice was Zhuyeqing and Taohuaniang."

"Cough cough."

"An ignorant bumpkin."

He raised his eyebrows: "This new brewing method is Mingyufang's innovation, improving the original brewing process and launching a new wine."

The quality is the best in the world.

“You must try it.”

Old Monster Wang nodded: "I will go to Xiliang City when I have time."

In recent years, Xiliang has become increasingly prosperous, not only in terms of its strong military force, but also in terms of various activities that take place among the people every now and then.

There are lantern festivals for sowing, there are Qingming Lantern Festivals for asking for favors, there are Full Moon Lantern Festivals for Mid-Autumn Festival, and there are also various martial arts competitions held by martial arts schools, etc.

As the saying goes, when you are full and warm, you think about lust.

Xiliang is the most prosperous city in the world and it is not just a reputation. In the past, fireworks were always displayed in Yangzhou in March.

It is the Mid-Autumn Festival and the full moon is in Xiliang.

"Okay, after chatting for so long, it's time to talk about business."

Xiao Han stopped talking and his expression became serious: "You should already know a little about why I came here."

"Ah."

Old Monster Wang picked up the teacup and took a sip: "I can guess a little."

"Are you willing?"

He got straight to the point.

"If he is unwilling, what should the King of Xiliang do?"

The old monster smiled.

Xiao Han remained calm and said, "Otherwise, we will inevitably face a life-and-death battle, and I will live and you will die."

"Ha ha ha ha"

The old monster laughed: "You may not be very old, but you are really arrogant."

"Whatever. I don't like those guys either."

The white-haired No. 2 in the world said quietly, "As long as you don't close the Heavenly Gate and block the future of all warriors in the world, you can do whatever you want with the rest."

"In a critical moment, I will naturally lend you a helping hand."

"Then it's settled."

Xiao Han said: "Don't go back on your words."

"Could it be that the King of Xiliang is the only one in this world who cannot take back his words once they are spoken?"

Wang Laoguai said in a somewhat unhappy tone, "Since I have promised, I will never go back on my word."

"Thank you."

He said earnestly: "This gamble is not only for myself, but also for the people of the world, for the warriors of the world, and for the future of the human race."

"I know."

The old monster shook his head and said, "Just do it boldly."

There was no need to explain everything clearly from beginning to end when talking to masters of the realm of Wang Laoguai and Wudang Dazhenren. Compared with the vast majority of warriors in the world, they could spy on and see much more.

I can also better understand Xiao Han's thoughts and actions.

"I won't stay long now that the matter has been settled."

Xiao Han stood up and said, "With your personality, even if you come to Xiliang, you won't look for me, so just go and take a look by yourself."

"Tiger Chi, let's go."

"Your Highness, the King of Xiliang, the Lord of the City has prepared some wine and food. Would you like to stay for a meal?"

the warrior asked.

"No."

He curled his lips and said, "What good food can you eat here? I will stay in the other courtyard for a while and will leave in a few days. If you have any questions, you can find me there."

With his hands behind his back, he slowly left the City Lord's Mansion with Hu Chi, got on the carriage, turned around, and headed towards the villa.

There were more and more pedestrians on the road, including men, women, young and old, and all kinds of people.

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"I heard from the headquarters that there weren't so many people in Wudi City in the early years."

As Hu Chi drove, he said, "Many people have fled here in the past two years to escape famine and have settled down in Wudi City."

"Some are experts in both the righteous and evil ways of the martial arts world. They are tired of the martial arts world and have nowhere else to go."

"Finally, he fled to Wudi City and, with the protection of Old Monster Wang, he lived a life of working from sunrise to sunset."

"Emperor Wu City."

Inside the carriage.

Xiao Han lifted a corner of the curtain, looked around, and chuckled, "It is the last piece of pure land in the Central Plains martial arts world."

Here, no one will ask about your background or identity. No matter whether you are good or evil, black or white, you just need to abide by the rules of Wudi City.

"For the time being."

Tiger Chi said: "When you conquer the world, it will be a pure land, a paradise everywhere."

"You little bastard, that's not your style."

He was surprised and asked, "Who did you learn this from?"

"If you listen to it many times, you will remember it naturally."

Hu Chi showed a simple and honest smile, "Everyone in Xiliang says so."

"Haha."

Xiao Han was in a good mood.

When the carriage returned to the villa, Su Linglong had already asked someone to prepare breakfast, which was full of rare treasures from the sea.

Wudi City is close to the East China Sea, and some people in the market go out to sea to fish, so I guess there is no shortage of these things.

Compared with the food in Xiliang, the food in Jie'ao is more unique and extremely delicious. The two of them enjoyed the meal very much.

Su Linglong sat next to him, peeling the shrimps and crabs, and said softly, "If Your Highness likes to eat it, I will send someone to send some to Shuiyun Mountain every now and then."

"no need."

Xiao Han shook his head. "In this way, the money and manpower consumed are extremely huge. It is not cost-effective."

"Secondly, it will easily lead to extravagance among the people of Xiliang. Xiliang is now considered wealthy. If I, the King of Xiliang, take the lead, I am afraid that by then, extravagance will become a trend from top to bottom, which will be detrimental to the country."

"I didn't think well enough."

When Su Linglong heard the first half of the sentence, she wanted to say that she would pay for it herself, but after hearing the second half, she gave up the idea.

The taxes and corvee labor in the eleven states of Xiliang are very low, the lowest in history, and in recent years, taxes have been reduced every year.

It is already very difficult for these taxes to support the food, clothing, and salaries of an army of 500,000 and local government offices.

Fortunately, with subsidies from the Commerce and Travel Department, the Western Region Trade Route, and the Xiliang Palace, the entire Xiliang can operate normally.

Xiao Han was famous for his frugality and never indulged in ostentation. Even the food, clothing and other expenses of the mistresses of each courtyard were only at the level of ordinary families.

In the past ten years, the only possibility for him to build a large-scale project was the Xiliang Palace in Shuiyun Mountain.

Apart from this, he did not build any other luxurious palaces for himself, nor did he deliberately pursue luxury.

It was also because he, the King of Xiliang, took the lead that all the officials in Xiliang were extremely frugal.

In contrast, the people are prosperous, the soldiers have generous salaries and excellent equipment.

(End of this chapter)