Robbers of the strongest system

Chapter 218 Domineering Man

There was nothing to say along the way, and the group finally arrived in Luoyang six days later.

"Master, why do the houses in Luoyang look so new?" Zhujian couldn't help asking as soon as he entered the city, looking at the buildings beside him.

"Hehe, Zhu'er is being stupid again, the newly built house naturally looks very new."

"Ah, so many new houses!"

"Luoyang is a newly built capital, so new houses are naturally indispensable."

"Hee hee, so that's the case! But this emperor is really, since there was a capital city before, why do you need to build a capital city, master, is this a waste of money and people?"

"Hehe, it seems that Zhu'er has really grown up, and he can even consider the issues of people's livelihood. Brother Li, what do you think of this matter? Qingxuan, what do you think of Chuchen?"

"Brother Zhang, I think what Zhu'er said is right. He is indeed a waste of time and money on this point."

"Where's Qingxuan?"

"I don't really understand, but what Brother Li said is not unreasonable."

"Dust?"

"I don't think it should be that simple. As the emperor of a country, Yang Guang should know the advantages and disadvantages of rebuilding an imperial capital. If the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, he would not be able to build it, but I don't see any advantages."

"Hehe, what Chuchen said is right. If there are only disadvantages and no advantages, Yang Guang will not rebuild Luoyang no matter how stupid he is. I have mentioned Yang Guang's two major achievements before, one is the Grand Canal and the other is the imperial examination. In fact, let's talk about it. Another very important achievement is the reconstruction of Luoyang, the eastern capital. The reconstruction of Luoyang moved the economic center of China to the east, which laid the foundation for the future development of Jiangbei and Jiangnan. Coupled with the Grand Canal, the entire Chinese economy will grow in size from now on. Advance by leaps and bounds."

"Brother Li, you may not have imagined that even though the Great Song Dynasty did not unify China a few hundred years later, even though the country only occupied the south of the Yellow River, the lives of tens of millions of people were much better and richer than they are now. In the Great Song Dynasty, as long as you If you work hard, you won’t go hungry. Yue’er, I remember that the country’s annual income exceeded [-] million taels of silver when the Song Dynasty was at its best.”

"It's 6000 million taels, even when Xu'er is in power, there are more than 1 million taels."

"Brother Zhang, don't the common people have to work so hard for so many taxes? Isn't the government confiscated all the harvest for a year?"

"Haha, Brother Li, you are wrong about this. In the Song Dynasty, the country's income mainly came from commerce rather than agriculture. Compared with the Sui Dynasty, the burden of farmers in the Song Dynasty was not increased but much lighter. I A plan has been made for Xuer, who will gradually reduce agricultural taxes over ten to 15 years, and finally directly exempt agricultural taxes."

"What? Brother Zhang, is this true?"

"Naturally it is true, but the main reasons for the prosperity of the Song Dynasty besides policies are the result of the Grand Canal built by Yang Guang and the eastward movement of the economic center."

"Isn't Da Song the Kingdom of Heaven?"

"Hehe, the Kingdom of Heaven is not yet considered, but it is indeed much better than that of the Sui Dynasty. Brother Li, can you imagine a dynasty that lasted for more than 200 years without any major peasant uprising?"

"That must be a happy life for farmers..."

"Yes, the lives of the people of the Great Song Dynasty are the best compared to previous eras, but the national defense is a bit weak, which is the main reason why I help Xu'er. But it's better now, after the country is unified, the Great Song Dynasty It will definitely usher in greater development, Yueer, maybe in a few decades the Great Song Dynasty will be able to enter the era of the industrial revolution."

"kindness."

"Brother Zhang said that I, Li Jing, have a warm heart. I really want to have a chance to visit Da Song."

"Let's talk about this later. Haha, our current task is to settle down first. Brother Li, take Ziling and the other three to find out where there are yard sales. We have to stay in Luoyang for at least two years, and we can't live there forever. The inn. The yard must be large, and you don’t have to worry about money.”

"it is good."

"Xiao Yi, the world is not in chaos now, so it may be difficult to find a yard at this time. We might as well go to Yu Wenhuaji or Yang Guang. I think they will provide us with a place to live."

"Forget about Yu Wenhuaji, I still want to kill him, I don't want to owe him any favors. As for Yang Guang, it's okay, but we can't visit him in broad daylight, Yue'er, where should we stay at night?"

"Why not? Can he stop us when we go in?"

"We can't force it in, Yue'er. At this time, the imperial power must not be weakened. Once it is weakened, it will be difficult to lift it up."

"Then stay at the hotel tonight."

"Brother Li, let's inquire about it. If you have one, buy it. If you don't have it, you can stay at the hotel tonight. I believe our accommodation can be settled by tomorrow at the latest."

"it is good."

After making an appointment for the meeting point, Li Jing took the four of them away. Zhang Yi looked at Shi Qingxuan and said, "Qingxuan's reputation is too great, we can't just hang around on the street all the time. Zhengyuan, open the way ahead to find an inn."

"Yes."

"Xiao Yi, someone seems to have recognized Qingxuan. I feel like there are a few waves of people following us." Lin Yue looked behind him and said.

"Haha, that should be staring at us. We kidnapped Qingxuan Wanjing, killed Fu Gongyou, killed Wang Bodang, and gave Song Shidao a kick. If we don't attract their attention, it will be unreasonable."

"them?"

"There are people from all kinds of forces. In addition to the imperial court, there should be people from the Demon Gate and Cihang Jingzhai. Of course, there will be many powerful people."

"Then us?"

"Don't worry about them for now, I have to talk to Yang Guang first, I will always need his cooperation if I want to assist him."

"What if people don't cooperate."

"Then I'll get him to cooperate. He has no choice in this matter, and I won't give him a chance to choose."

"Hehe, you are domineering."

"Don't you women always like domineering men!" Zhang Yi said cheekily.

"Look at how you look." Lin Yue said dissatisfaction on her lips, but now her heart became sweet, and her face was full of happiness.

"Sir, the inn has been found."

"Well, you lead the way."

After turning around a street corner, the inn that Sun Zhengyuan had found was there. Zhang Yi was very satisfied with the newly renovated inn in front of him.

"My lord, this inn is also in the restaurant business. There are so many people at the bottom, should we enter through the side door?"

"No need, any normal person doesn't know Qingxuan, let's go, come in with me."

As soon as Zhang Yi entered the restaurant, he saw that there were indeed a lot of people inside. After a closer look, he found that most of them were chatting while drinking. Because of this, people didn't care about Zhang Yi and his party. That's all.

"Have you heard? Shang Xiufang is going to Luoyang tonight, hehe, my brothers will go to see her tomorrow."

"Yeah, I've heard that too, but I heard that it costs a lot of money to go in, hey, but brother, I'm short on money recently."

"It's okay, I'll pay for you."

"Haha, that's the best. Sure enough, a good buddy is a good buddy."

"Haha, who are we with whom!"

……

"Qingxuan, your first task is to bring Shang Xiufang here. She belongs to us and must stay with us in the future."

"what……"

(End of this chapter)