The Three Kingdoms: Summoned generals at the beginning, shocking Cao Cao

Chapter 338 The great construction of the world is the lack of money

The oil lamp in the house was flickering, and the wick had been burning for some time. Song Ran fetched the picking needle and was picking out the wick.Liu Bian turned his back to Song Ran and said, "People are like wicks, they need to be adjusted after a long time."

Listening to Liu Bian's words, Song Ran knew that Liu Bian was very dissatisfied with the fact that the ministers of the DPRK and China were going against him.

Song Ran thought for a while but didn't dare to answer, and continued to pick the wick.

Looking at Song Ran's back, Liu Bian said as if he was talking to himself: "Wei Zheng's injury is probably healed, and next year let the Overwatch Council conduct a large-scale investigation of officials across the country."

"Whether it's a mule or a horse, you can only know if you pull it out. The era of only thinking about political achievements in the past is gone forever. In the future, it depends on public opinion, regional stability and economic construction."

After listening to Liu Bian's nagging, Song Ran brought him a cup of tea and stood quietly behind him.

The voices of Zhao Feiyan and Sun Shangxiang came from the corridor outside the house. Listening to their voices, Liu Bian knew that they must have gained a lot.

She opened the door and followed the two of them into Gao Hui's room. Bao Si was instructing the maid to give Gao Hui a massage. The morning sickness made Gao Hui's mental state very bad.Zhao Feiyan brought her some snacks, but Gao Hui was not interested and didn't want to hurt Zhao Feiyan and Sun Shangxiang's feelings, so she had to bite the bullet and eat some.

Seeing Liu Bian coming, he was about to salute, but was held down by Bao Si: "Your body is important, my family doesn't need to care about these things."

Liu Bian came to the bedside and held Gao Hui's hand, "You have suffered, and when you return to Chang'an, let the chefs of Goguryeo cook you some delicacies from your hometown."

Gao Hui nodded, what woman doesn't want to go home?Although my natal family had a rebellion, but Liu Bian has been very kind to them. I am Liu Bian's concubine, so I can't go back to Goguryeo casually, so I keep it in my heart.Because of pregnancy, it is difficult to suppress the urge to go home and have a look.

Seeing tears of grievance in her eyes, Liu Bian knew that she must be homesick.He said to Sun Shangxiang: "After returning to Chang'an, arrange some Goguryeo people to chat with her."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Song Ran came to ask Liu Bian to go back. There was a report from Chang'an, and he needed to handle it.

The report was submitted by Yu Qian. Yu Qian put forward several suggestions for the next development. First, there are many good seedlings in the technical school. Their learning ability is a waste, Yu Qian wants to set up more advanced schools in several counties with convenient transportation.

The second is that the primary workshop can already meet the demand and wants to carry out research and development of some higher technologies.This point has been discussed with the ministers of the DPRK and China, and everyone agrees.

The third is that construction is going on all over the country, and the Ministry of Households is a bit overwhelmed. It was originally thought that the inspection of the family property of the aristocratic family and the sale of goods can handle it, but the enthusiasm of the people is unprecedentedly high, and the cost of various materials is already an astronomical figure.Suppressing the rebels consumes a lot of money, and now the finances are a little tight.

Liu Bian frowned tightly, and put the memorial on the table, "Yu Shangshu came to cry poor again, let Wu Luzhen go and take out the money from the inner treasury to supplement Yu Shangshu, leaving only the daily expenses."

Song Ran turned to look for Wu Luzhen, who was currently arranging to return to Chang'an tomorrow.

"Wu Zhangyin, after His Majesty asks you to return to Chang'an, take out the money from the inner treasury and give it to Yu Shangshu to support the imperial court's infrastructure."

Hearing Song Ran's words, Wu Lu really panicked, but had no choice but to follow the order, his heart was broken.

The internal treasury does have a lot of wealth. Once it is used to support the finances, it can be used by the Ministry of Finance for a period of time, but the cost of the harem will be affected.

The ministers would not agree to lowering the living standards of Liu Bian and the entire harem, because he was being roasted on the fire.

Ignoring the sad-faced Wu Luzhen, Song Ran went back to stay by Liu Bian's side, and he felt more and more that Liu Bian was a wise king.Not only is Wenzhiwugong outstanding, but he also thinks about the common people wholeheartedly, which is really wise.

The next day, everyone had breakfast and set foot on the official road back to Chang'an under the guard of the imperial guards.

The newly built official road had been hardened, and the carriage ran very smoothly on it. Even Gao Hui didn't feel so uncomfortable.

After half a day of galloping, the outer city wall of Chang'an could already be seen from a distance. It was taller than when Liu Bian and the others came out, and they were still building on wooden frames.

The new east gate has been built, two huge iron gates that open and close on hinges.There are two giant statues of sword-wielding warriors separated on both sides, as high as 10 feet, higher than the city wall.

Without the majesty of the emperor leading the people out of the city, Liu Bian and his party went straight to the inner city, and the memorials waiting for him to deal with were still piled up in the palace. Although Liu Hao had already started to review some memorials with the cooperation of Shangshu Sheng, but More still needs to be reviewed by Liu Bian himself.

The guards escorted the carriage straight to the Forbidden Palace, and Bao Si and the ladies went back to the palace to rest. She also had a lot of things to deal with.

Liu Bian took a shower and changed clothes under the service of his servants, and the ministers were already waiting in the hall.

Seeing Liu Bian sitting down, the ministers bowed and saluted under the leadership of Zhang Juzheng.

"During the days when I'm not in Chang'an, I'm sorry for your love." Liu Bian looked at the ministers and said.

"It is our duty to do our duty for His Majesty and for the great man."

"Your Majesty has worked hard, not to mention the exhaustion of the journey, and repeated dangers."

Liu Bian pressed his hands: "Okay, I have asked Hao'er to review the memorials from various places. Zhang Aiqing and Wang Aiqing should mention him a lot. If there is any important matter, you should discuss it first. If you are really undecided, come to me again."

The ministers knew that Liu Bian was going to give the prince more power, and it also indicated that Liu Bian might have new plans in the future.They all waited quietly for the next sentence, but Liu Bian stopped talking after finishing his order, which made everyone confused.

Taiwei Shixie took a step forward and said, "I have something to report."

"Say."

"I beg your majesty to allow the old man to retire and return to his hometown." Shi Xie knelt down and saluted after finishing speaking.

"Why did Aiqing say that?"

"Your Majesty, my son formed a clique for personal gain, oppressed the people and colluded with rebels. I really have no face to face Your Majesty!" Shi Xie even shed tears while talking.

Although Liu Bian is dissatisfied with him, he still needs to let him continue to sit in the position of Taiwei, and use him to appease the officials who surrendered. He will let people take Shi Xie's real power, but not now.

So she spoke to comfort her: "Aiqing is dedicated to state affairs, and it is understandable for her to be ignorant of her family members for a while. Don't mention this matter again. In the future, Aiqing will need to do her best to serve the great man and benefit the common people."

"Sir, thank Your Majesty Long En!"

Yu Qian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

When Liu Bian saw Yu Qian walking out, he knew that the creditor came to ask for money.

(End of this chapter)