Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 337 Happy here, don't think about Chang'an
"Your Majesty!"

Liu Chang sat in the upper seat, and the businessman named Wang Sheng looked at him with a wrong look, and with all his strength, he almost served him as his grandfather.Emperor Gao's restrictions on merchants were too great, and he strictly controlled all aspects of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, and Liu Chang felt that these restrictions were useless.

Splendid dresses are not allowed, can't they wear them secretly at home?It's even more outrageous not to get in a car and ride a horse. How do you want them to do business?Are you on foot?

Liu Chang will not change the national policy of emphasizing agriculture, but he does not want to use this method to suppress commerce. Such methods are not of much use to the big man. It is purely for the sake of suppressing commerce and suppressing commerce, and the best way to suppress commerce is actually It is a heavy tax. Today's agricultural tax is quite light. If the commercial tax can be used to subsidize the national treasury, improve people's livelihood, and at the same time suppress the emergence of too many merchants, isn't this dozens of times better than Father's ban?
Liu Chang is a little proud of this, but I still see it thoroughly!
Wang Sheng was very happy. After the Qin state, the life of the merchants was getting worse day by day, and the Qin state did not like to see merchants. Every time there was a war or corvée, they gave priority to these merchants, and personally set up for them. Confinement, more than the farmer's restriction. By the time of the high emperor, this restriction simply reached its peak.

No matter how rich they are, they can’t enjoy it publicly. The merchants are different from the wealthy. It is impossible for the merchants to annex the land like the wealthy. Because the merchants of the Han Dynasty are not allowed to work in agriculture, and the Qin state has made strict regulations on all walks of life. Standard, if you are a farmer, you can farm with peace of mind. If you dare to do business, it is a big sin.

If you are a craftsman, then you can engage in technology with peace of mind. If you dare to go to work in agriculture, I will let you taste Qin Lu's fist.

Dahan is better. Although he also inherited Qin's household registration system, it is still much easier to change his registration than when he was in Qin. However, it is allowed to change his registration, it does not mean that you can do business and farm at the same time.The only people who can get out of this restriction are those who have meritorious deeds. They can own a lot of land, and they can also arrange people to work in industries such as salt and iron.

Therefore, if you are worried that people will all go into business and stop farming, it is very simple. It would be better to raise the standard for transferring business registration.

That's what Emperor Gao did. It's easy to switch to a farmer, but if you want to switch from a farmer to a businessman, or a craftsman, well, Liang Guo's work efficiency is probably what welcomes you. When Zhang Cang and Zhao Tuo are old and dead, the proof is almost the same. It's done.

A businessman can't even wear clothes that a farmer can wear in public. It is a private possession and a serious crime. If Liu Jing wants to deal with the businessman, he can send someone to search their home. He doesn't need to find the armor, just find some. Embroidering clothes is enough for them to eat a pot.

Although this kind of restriction avoided the increase in the number of merchants, it also restricted the development of the economy. Of course, in the era of Emperor Gao’s ten rooms and nine empty spaces, it seems that there is no need to consider economic issues.It's time for the fox to bark if they don't get enough to eat.

He obviously has a house full of money, but he can't wear good clothes, eat good food, live in a good house, take a good car, shut the door in fear, and enjoy secretly in the courtyard. This is the portrayal of contemporary businessmen.Therefore, after Wang Sheng heard that the king intends to ban these bans on merchants, his whole person boiled.

"Your Majesty, I have made preparations. I heard that there is a war in Hexi, and I have some family resources. I would like to dedicate it to Your Majesty and use it as military expenses!"

"There are nearly a thousand sheep in my family, and the king can use them to reward the army!"

Wang Sheng said excitedly, his hands were shaking.

Liu Chang grinned and pretended to be unhappy again, and said, "What are you talking about! How can a widow covet your property? The widow's ban is because of pity on you, and is it because you want to give all your family property to you? A widow?"

The biggest characteristic of merchants may be their cleverness. Wang Sheng understood the king's words at once: This is not enough!

"Your Majesty! I still have a lot of millet in my family, and I would like to dedicate them all to Your Majesty to fight against the Huns!"

"Hahaha, among the merchants, there are people who are loyal to the king like you, and the widowers are very pleased."

Liu Chang patted his shoulder and let him sit aside.

"The widow is going to rest here for a few days, you can do your own thing!"

At this moment, in Wang Sheng's eyes, the king still has the fierce and wicked look he used to look like. He looks like a saint, with light all over his body, kind and warm. Wang Sheng is excited to pay his respects three more times. When Liu Chang hiccupped and walked out of the mansion At that time, Lu Lu sighed helplessly.

"Your Majesty, are you going to give up your country for a little sheep and millet?"

"What if something goes wrong in the future?"

"If something goes wrong, then change it back."

Liu Changhun didn't care, and said proudly: "When a man is alive, he has to dare to do it, but he doesn't dare to do it, and he worries about the harm of doing it all day long, and then what can be done? Everything, always You have to do it to know if it’s right or not, what’s more, there are so many great sages in the court, so what are you worried about?”

Fan Yan nodded, "Your Majesty is right! If something goes wrong, let's say it was Chen Ping's idea!"

"Okay, as expected of a widowed Daxian! What you said makes sense!"

Zhou Shengzhi stroked his beard and asked, "Your Majesty, Chen Hou is not young anymore, should we change someone?"

"Oh? Who do you choose?"

"What do you think about my brother?"

"Hahaha~~~"

Several people laughed, and Liu Changxiao scolded: "You fellow, Yafu has only trained you a few times, and you will treat him like this?"

Zhou Shengzhi shook his head and said very seriously: "Your Majesty, you are so kind to our family, you dote on one of the three lords too much, and you are already hated by others, not to mention Yafu's age, the food is fast. He is still young after the ministers who went to the founding of the country, this may not be a good thing."

Lu Lu clapped his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty, I understand! What he meant was that he was worried that their family would be highly successful, and that the King would fear them and kill them all! He clearly thought that the King was a jealous subordinate. The scumbag!"

"You fart! If I think so, how dare I tell the king in person!"

"I know, you are talking in private!"

Zhou Shengzhi couldn't help it, and rushed towards Lu Lu, "I won't strangle you birdman today!"

Fortunately, Fan Yan and Zhao Mei responded quickly and stopped them immediately.

Liu Chang shook his head, his face full of contempt, "Things that haven't grown up, from ten years old to twenty years old, how long are you going to fight?"

They lived in the county government office here, and the officials in the county became very active in doing things.

Liu Chang frowned and suddenly let out a long sigh.

Zhou Shengzhi and Lu Lu, who were sulking at first, were startled and shouted in unison, "Why do you sigh, Your Majesty?"

"The widow is thinking about how to arrange the two county governors on Bashu's side. No one is available, no one is available!"

Zhou Shengzhi originally wanted to say why don't you ask Ce and Qunxian, but the three Qunxian present were a little unbearable, so Zhou Shengzhi had to come up with a solution by himself, "Your Majesty, in fact, your Majesty does not lack talents. I recommend two people for your Majesty. !"

"Who are you recommending?"

"Chen Mai and Guan Ah."

"you too"

Liu Chang subconsciously wanted to abuse, but then hesitated again, Zhou Shengzhi said seriously: "Your Majesty, these two have titles, Chen Mai is a smart person, and Guan A is serious in his work. The old ministers are reluctant to study with Chen Hou, and the king has to do great things, they are both young enough to do things for the king!"

"What they lack is just experience. With qualified county chiefs to assist them, they will soon be able to govern the place according to the king's wishes, and even lead the entire Bashu for the king."

Although he hates this fellow very much, Lu Lu also admits that what this fellow said makes sense. Now it's their turn to be a group of sages. Like their grandfather's generation, they are all old and useless. Now, it's time to give them a seat!
Liu Chang frowned, "The governor of this county is not so good. They are too young."

"Your Majesty is worried that they won't be able to hold down the local ministers? Well. Do you think the local ministers are afraid of Chen Hou and Guanxiang?"

Liu Changda laughed, "The widow is not worried that they won't be able to hold back, but that they are too aggressive. They are eager to get credit and cause chaos."

Liu Chang thought for a while, and suddenly made a decision.

"Let them try it! Use them for a year to see if they can take on such an important task!"

Zhou Shengzhi and others are very happy. This is the victory of the sages. It can be expected that in the future, the sages will gradually replace the current veterans and become the mainstay of the big man.

While Liu Chang was resting in Anyang, Wang Sheng did not forget to spread the news that the king intended to abolish the ban. This news immediately caused a huge sensation in Bashu. There were many merchants in Bashu, and there were also many big merchants. , They have hated the ban for a long time. In fact, many businessmen bribed ministers, and what they asked for was not to let them help them do business, but to make them turn a blind eye to their violations of the ban.

Of course they also want to enjoy themselves and live a good life justifiably.

Therefore, after learning that Liu Chang had this idea, businessmen from all over the country seemed to see a way out. From the fear of the arrival of the devil at the beginning, to the expectation of the arrival of the holy king now, Liu Chang's reputation has ushered in the land of Bashu. A shocking reversal, in the mouths of merchants, he seems to be a wise king far surpassing Yao and Shun, and a sage worthy of worship.

When the embroidered clothes here brought the news back to Liu Chang, Liu Chang was not at all surprised. Liu Chang did not want to earn the money of the poor, so only whoever has the money can earn it, and these merchants are very rich. Ah, if the commercial tax can be used reasonably, why should the big man be unhappy?

Liu Chang unhurriedly rushed from Anyang towards Chenggu. Before he even got close to Chenggu, there were merchants who had heard the news, carrying a lot of gifts, standing on both sides of the road, waiting for the arrival of the Holy King. , the sages didn't agree with them, Liu Chang was quite happy, mainly because these people were too good at touting. Ahem, mainly because they solved the problem of food shortages very well.

These merchants are quite enthusiastic. They are very generous, whether they are donating millet or offering treasures. There are not many opportunities to curry favor with the king. Moreover, apart from Liu Chang, I have never heard of a king who would take the initiative to ask the merchants for finances. . The previous kings were robbing, not demanding.

Liu Chang's trip to Bashu became very exciting. The carriage was full of various treasures, and all kinds of grain, cattle and sheep were sent to Chang'an in a continuous manner. Those who didn't know it thought that the king was going to Bashu to robbery. went.

Similarly, Liu Chang also enjoyed the local customs of Bashu.

Liu Chang followed a few sages and sat in the shade of a tree. Because of the sweltering weather, Liu Chang took off his armor and half of his body was exposed. He was holding the local wine, and he was filled with the special beef in front of him. While eating and drinking, people kept bringing local specialties for him, including melons and fruits, as well as delicious food, good tea, and fine wine.

Lu Lu licked his lips, "My lord, I think, you can also set up a palace in Bashu, and come to live more in the future!"

"Heh, how about letting you come here to hold an official position?"

Lu Lu's eyes lit up, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I'll arrange for you to be right here!"

"Unfortunately, there are some today"

Zhao Mei pulled his shirt and wiped the sweat on his forehead. Zhou Shengzhi asked suspiciously, "I heard that Nanyue is also very hot, why can't you stand it?"

"It's different. It's very hot there, but the wind and rain here are hot!"

"How hot it is."

Liu Chang murmured, staring at the distance, everyone followed Liu Chang's eyes, but happened to see a woman sitting in a car, passing by on the road in the distance, Bashu's clothes were still somewhat different from those in the Central Plains. Yes, the woman was dressed quite boldly, and she couldn't see her appearance from a distance, but she just felt an inexplicable freshness.

"Cough cough, Your Majesty. Let's drink."

Mrs. Fan hurriedly stood in front of Chang Liu and poured wine for him. Mr. Liu turned his head to look, Mrs. Fan moved again.

Liu Chang looked at him angrily, "You said at the beginning that you would send some Bashu beauties to the widow, why don't you even let the widow see it now?"

"Your Majesty, it's not just my aunt who is holding a wooden stick, but also my grandmother, my grandmother said that if you bring the beauty back, she will break my legs!"

"The widow is playing in Bashu. Wouldn't it be better if you don't bring it back?"

"That won't work either. If my mother finds out about it"

Liu Chang said with disdain: "Dignified Marquis of Wuyang, to be so afraid of a woman, it's really a shame for the widow!"

"Yes, I'm afraid, but you're not afraid. If my aunt knows, then my aunt will know too."

Liu Chang was displeased, "Hmph, so what? Why should the widow be afraid? Pour your wine with peace of mind!"

Everyone started to drink again, only Liu Chang looked up from time to time, and finally, after drinking a few glasses of fine wine, a certain bloodline in Liu Chang's body awakened again, and he couldn't help shouting towards the car in the distance. : "Beauty! Come and drink together!!"

Everyone shuddered at the king's voice, and looked at him one after another.

Qunxian is not surprising. When he was still in Chang'an, the king of his family liked to go to the restaurant to hook up with the elder sisters, and he was often teased. After all, he was the son of Emperor Gao, which is understandable. However, they still have to Consider the reputation of the king a little bit, and avoid the records of the king going out and robbing the women in the history books.

Just when Zhou Shengzhi was about to send someone to apologize, the car stopped and someone came towards him.

"Oh, my lord. What's wrong with drinking well? Look, it's going to be a disaster!"

Liu Chang scratched his nose, "The widow only invites others to drink, if you don't want to, then leave, how can it be considered a disaster?"

Soon, a woman swaggeringly appeared in front of Liu Chang. When everyone saw it, they were surprised to find that this woman was wearing a long sword on her waist. Although the atmosphere of a big man is more open, women wearing swords are still rare. Yes, this woman is not very old. Although she is a daughter, her face is very heroic. She has probably really practiced swordsmanship.

The woman was also looking at Liu Chang who was in front of her. After looking up and down for a long time, she asked, "Where's your wine?"

"Hahaha, here it is!"

Liu Chang held up the wine cup in his hand, the woman was not afraid, she sat directly next to Liu Chang, took his wine cup, and drank it violently. It's really different from Chang'an.

Liu Chang has been staring at this woman's face all the time. The woman's skin is not very white, but she is very beautiful. There is a mole on her chin, which looks a bit strong.

After drinking, the woman wiped her mouth with her sleeve, and Liu Chang's eyes lit up.

"I've also finished drinking your wine. In my daily life, I hate that a prodigal like you gives you a chance to shoot with me. If your shooting skills are worse than mine, I will let you go. If you are not as good as me, I will let you go. I will kill you with my own hands!"

The woman frowned and said solemnly.

The sages also frowned and slowly looked at the few retainers brought by the woman, but these retainers were not afraid. They put their hands on the hilt of their swords and competed against each other. It seems that this is not an ordinary family, or Some background.

Liu Chang laughed when he heard the woman's words.

"I never do anything to bully weak women!"

"Comparing your archery with you, it's a shame to win."

The woman was even more angry, "Then you have to beat me first! Do you think that being tall is good for archery? Don't you dare to compete with me?"

Liu Chang snorted coldly and stood up slowly, the woman was stunned, this fellow is so tall.

"Who said I wouldn't dare to compare with you? If I don't bully you, I won't compare with your archery. Let's compare the corners. If you can throw me, I'll let you deal with it. If you lose, you will pay me three pots. Great wine!"

All the sages were stunned, Your Majesty? ?Are you serious?
Are you going to fight this woman? ?

The sages lowered their heads, covered their faces, and couldn't bear to look directly. They would not have come to Bashu if they knew it earlier.

The woman was also stunned. She looked at Liu Chang's arms as thick as her thighs, and immediately cursed: "Shameless!!"

"What? Don't you dare?"

A certain king obviously did not have the slightest shame gene, and he asked proudly at this moment.

The woman immediately became anxious and shouted, "My grandfather is the Marquis of Shifang Su! This is my family's food court! How dare you offend me?!"

Liu Chang grinned.

"Yong Chi's daughter? No wonder you are so vile. My grandfather told me from a young age that among the ministers, only your grandfather is the most hateful."

(End of this chapter)