Liu Rong walked up and swept his gaze over the opposite child.

Well, not the slightest impression.

This shows that even if the other party is really a member of the Su family, it is impossible for him to be a descendant of the Su family.

Because, he remembered all these people.

"Temple...... Cousin, I'm Su Heng, I went to the palace last time to see my cousin and cousin! ”

When he saw the appearance of the person who came clearly, Su Heng's body trembled slightly.

Not scared, but happy and excited.

It was a godsend to meet the emperor's eldest cousin outside the palace.

If he can hug this thick thigh now, maybe he can be mixed up in the future.

"Look at what you are doing, take down all these people who committed murder on the street and send them to the Inner History Yamen."

Compared with Su Heng's elation, Liu Rong had a cold face.

In the past, he was just hearsay, but this time he really saw the majesty of the Su family's relatives.

After receiving Liu Rong's order, the leader of the guards immediately ordered everyone present, including Su Heng, to surround him.

A few didn't know whether it was a brain pump, or a heartfelt protector, since they dared to aim the weapons in their hands at the guards.

The scene immediately became tense.

Without waiting for Liu Rong to speak, Su Heng's face turned pale with fright on the spot, and he turned around and scolded: "Do you want to ...... What are you doing, don't put down your weapons yet. ”

"This ...... My cousin must be joking with me, right? ”

After speaking, he turned his head to Liu Rong with a smiling face, where was the previous arrogance and domineering.

"What do you say?" Liu Rong didn't mean to talk nonsense with this guy, so he asked people to find a rope to tie up all these people, "Send them to the Inner History Yamen immediately." ”

Because this is his jurisdiction, it is not too much to do so.

"It's tied too tightly...... Loosen up, loosen up......"

Su Heng pleaded loudly, but no one paid attention.

Seeing this scene, even the faces of Wang Xiaoer and the others behind him showed shame.

It seems that the time has come for this Su family to have to be rectified, otherwise I don't know how much trouble it will cause him in the future.

Liu Rong coldly watched Su Heng and his party being taken away by the guards, and secretly made a decision in his heart.

He doesn't have any feelings for this Su family, but Su Ji needs to be appeased.

Otherwise, with the character of this cheap mother, she will not have to make a fuss.

"See Your Highness, villain."

Several men dressed in motley costumes knelt on the side of the road in fear.

"Let's all get up...... Liu Rong glanced at the small officials in this circle and asked, "Why don't you see the city order?" ”

According to the Han law, each of the nine cities of Chang'an has a city order of one person, with a rank of 600 stones.

Only then did the small officials stand up tremblingly, and one of them had the courage to explain.

It turned out that there were vacancies in the city order and city of the south city.

And the imperial court was in the period of state mourning, and there was no time to appoint new officials.

Therefore, the people who are in charge of the power of Nanshi have become these small officials who have no rank.

During this period, there must have been things that deceived the superiors and subordinates and filled their pockets.

Liu Rong didn't care about the other party for the time being, pointed to the workshop area in Nanshi and asked, "What is the annual tax in this city?" ”

The Han dynasty was not the Ming dynasty.

Doing business in the Han Dynasty naturally had to pay taxes.

In order to prevent the merchants from cocking their tails after paying taxes, they also wanted political rights and were treated equally by the imperial court like peasants.

Therefore, the rulers of the Han dynasty played a game of words, and the Han law uniformly defined all industrial and commercial taxes, including business tax, as tax taxes.

A group of servants glanced at each other, and then one of the oldest officials said:

"It's about a million dollars." The man seemed to be worried that Liu Rong would not believe it, and hurriedly added: "These can be found in the Yamen. ”

Liu Rong listened to it, but scoffed.

What a liar!

Is it normal for such a large southern city to collect 100 gold in rent and tax every year?

Although there is no detailed data to support it, Liu Rong visually estimated that the annual GDP of Nanshi is at least more than 10,000 gold.

The tax rate of only one percent is not such a low tax rate in China in later generations.

Liu Rong didn't have time to worry about these things for the time being, he didn't have half a person in his hands now, so he could only appease these people first.

On the way back to the palace, Liu Rong fell into thought.

The problem in front of him now is that only when there is money can he recruit people, and only when he recruits people can he start making money.

The two are contradictory, yet unified.

At this time, someone suddenly stopped Liu Rong's frame.

Despite the lack of men, the guards remained vigilant.

"Grass people Yuan Si, I would like to ask Your Highness to see you."

This person was dressed in a Confucian robe and a Confucian crown, and although he claimed to be a grass man, there was no trace of humility and fear on his face.

Hearing this name, Liu Rong was stunned for a moment before reacting. Watermark Ad Test: Watermark Ad Test

Isn't this the Yuan Ang who has been fighting with Chao for more than ten years?

Yuan An, a native of Chu in the early Han Dynasty, had a straightforward personality and talent, and was appreciated by Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty for his courage and insights.

was outspoken, and later offended Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, was transferred to the governor of Longxi, and then became Wu Xiang.

Liu Rong's mind quickly turned over Yuan An's life information.

This person and Chao Cuo fought from the central to the local level for more than ten years, until Emperor Jing ascended the throne and reused Chao Cuo.

The confrontation ended in a false victory.

If Liu Rong is not mistaken, Yuan Ang will seem to have been mistakenly taken advantage of the opportunity to preside over the cutting of the feudal domain, and all official positions have been stripped of him.

This is also the reason why Yuan Ang calls himself a grass people.

But Liu Rong knew that this was only temporary, Yuan Ang traveled extensively, and he was extremely familiar with the Empress Dowager Dou, and it was only a matter of time before he recovered.

"It turned out to be Si Gong, but the kid has been famous for a long time."

Thinking of this, Liu Rong naturally put on the attitude of Corporal Lixian, and respectfully asked Yuan Ang to get in the car.

Although he knew that after he put up the recruitment flag, someone would definitely come to vote.

Unexpectedly, the first person to appear was such a heavyweight.

"Your Highness is gracious."

That being said, in the face of Liu Rong's courtesy, Yuan Ang walked into the carriage without being surprised.

His presence here is not an accident.

In fact, since he received Liu Rong's job in Lingnan City, he has been wandering on this necessary way back to the palace.

In the eyes of a shrewd person like Yuan An, Liu Rong, as the eldest son of the emperor, showed outstanding talent and was deeply favored by Emperor Jing, but in fact he was only one step away from the position of prince.

This is the best chance to bet in advance.

Low risk, high return, that's the first reason he's here.

The second is because Liu Rong's position is the opposite of Chao Cuo.

Coming at this time can not only win Liu Rong's favor, but also crack down on Chao Wrong, Yuan Ang naturally will not miss it easily.

Of course, as a traditional Confucian disciple, the shelf must be put up.

Especially in the Western Han Dynasty, an era that pays attention to the choice of kings and ministers, and the ministers also choose kings.

The kind of thing that kneels and licks as soon as you meet is not possible.

"I wonder what advice Si Gong has come to here?"

When the other party was seated, Liu Rong assumed the posture of a disciple and asked.

Acting, you always have to make a full set.

The literati of this era are not just good at this!

The most important thing is that Yuan Ang is indeed a talent.

You Shan kills people with words.

Back then, Emperor Xiaowen favored the eunuch Zhao Tong, and even reached the point of taking the same car and going in and out.

And Zhao Tong has a personal enmity with Ang.

Yuan Ang thought it was a problem, so he seized an opportunity to take advantage of the fact that the first emperor and Zhao Tong were on patrol in the same car, in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, ran to the first emperor's car and knelt down and said:

"The ministers heard that the Son of Heaven and the people with a total of six feet are all heroes in the world, although there is a lack of people in the Han Dynasty, Your Majesty has no choice but to carry more than one person with a knife and saw?"

With a gentle word, Zhao Tong was knocked into the clouds, and he was never favored again.

The reason why it can have such an effect is because Yuan Ang understands Emperor Xiaowen's character of cherishing his face too well.

It's just that poor Zhao Tong doesn't even know how to die.

Therefore, Chao Cuo later died in the hands of Yuan An, and he was indeed not wronged......

Yuan Ang was very satisfied with Liu Rong's performance, which was the image of a virtuous monarch in his mind.

"Your Highness, you know that a catastrophe is coming!" He snapped softly.

Ha?

The expression on Liu Rong's face froze slightly, and he almost stopped acting.

laughing in my heart, this is the set of methods used by literati throughout the ages.

Regardless of whether it is wrong or right, I will give you a word first.

After grasping the initiative in momentum, we will put ourselves into the main topic.

"I was about to ask Si Gong."

No matter what Liu Rong thought in his heart, there was an open look on his face asking for advice.

"I heard that His Royal Highness has been edicted to participate in the governor's affairs in the Yamen?"

Yuan Ang knew the truth that he was too much, and he didn't make any more tricks.

"It is true." Liu Rong nodded.

"Oh......" Yuan An's eyes wandered, and after being silent for a while, he asked: "Your Highness, can you report this matter to the Empress Dowager Dou?" ”

"Huh?"

Liu Rong was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that he hadn't even gone to the Empress Dowager Dou of Changle Palace to file this matter!

It was a fatal mistake!

This old Empress Dowager Dou's heart is not big.

There was once a Confucian named Yuan Gusheng who said a few words that Huang Lao's thought was not as good as Confucianism.

Then he was thrown into the beast circle of the royal garden by the Empress Dowager Dou and asked him to fight the beast.

Fortunately, Emperor Liu Qi of the Han Dynasty took the opportunity to adapt and stuffed a sword to Yuan Gusheng, so that this old-fashioned Confucian did not feed the beast.

This story has been recorded in the annals of history.

If Liu Rong annoyed the Empress Dowager Dou, the Empress Dowager Dou thought that Liu Rong disrespected her old man.

Then Liu Rong's difficulty in ascending to the throne of the crown prince will immediately be raised to the hell level!

This is not only because Empress Dowager Dou had a great influence on Emperor Jing and had a high political status.

Rather, strictly speaking, the crown prince or empress of the Han family was not appointed by the Son of Heaven.

In the normal procedure, the Son of Heaven should select the candidate, and then report it to the Queen Mother, and then the Queen Mother will issue an edict to ornate the prince and queen.

For example, the crown prince of Emperor Jing back then, and the queen throne of Empress Bo today, were all established by the edict issued by the Empress Dowager Bo at that time.

Therefore, Empress Dowager Dou really annoyed Liu Rong.

Even if Emperor Jing wanted to make Liu Rong the crown prince, if the Empress Dowager Dou did not issue an edict, Liu Rong could only stare dryly......

Thank you Si Gong for your guidance, the kid almost missed a big thing! ”

Liu Rong's thanks was absolutely from the bottom of his heart, and he bowed deeply. Watermark Ad Test: Watermark Ad Test

If there is no reminder from the other party, even if he can remedy it afterwards, he will inevitably pay a great price.

"The grass people don't dare to be such a big gift to His Highness."

At this time, Yuan Ang no longer put on any shelf, and helped Liu Rong up with a smile.

"If His Highness can trust the grass people, the grass people are willing to go to Changle Palace in person to share His Highness's worries."

Although he has been deprived of all official positions, he still has the right to enter and leave Changle Palace given by the Empress Dowager Dou.

Why can Yuan Ang participate in this palace matter, and is confident that he can make Empress Dowager Dou not to blame in the past?

This is because when Emperor Xiaowen was in power, Mrs. Shen was once in full swing, and even threatened the position of Empress Dowager Dou.

It was Yuan Ang who helped persuade Mrs. Shen to stop coveting the position of queen, and from then on she was respectful to the Empress Dowager Dou.

With this incense, Yuan Ang was confident that he could convince the Empress Dowager Dou.

Liu Rong waved his hand, since he knew the crux of the problem, he could naturally think of a way to solve it.

Facing Yuan An's puzzled gaze, he explained casually: "The kid has a very close relationship with his cousin Gillian, if he can invite the eldest princess and aunt, he will definitely be able to say a thing or two on his behalf." ”

"Good!"

Yuan Ang couldn't help but say, this is much better than lobbying him as an outsider before entering the palace.

Liu Rong was able to think of a solution in such a short period of time, and he was worthy of being the lord he chose.

"In that case, the grass people will retire first."

Yuan Ang walked very freely, without any nostalgia.

Although the two did not say it explicitly, they both tacitly knew each other's thoughts.

Looking at Yuan An's distant figure, Liu Rong knew that in no more than three days, Yuan Ang would inevitably come to vote.

"Let's go, go to the Pavilion Tao Chief Princess's Mansion!" Liu Rong said to the coachman.

He knew that there were only two options to ask the aunt of the Pavilion Chief Princess for help this time.

Either take out money that can impress the other party, or promise to marry Chen Ajiao.

But the reality is that Liu Rong has no money, so he actually has only one choice.

Marry Chen Ajiao.

"Marry it, marry it, Chen Ajiao is also a famous beauty in history, although she is a little younger, but because of this, she is good to train."

Liu Rong thought secretly in his heart.

From another point of view, looking at this incident as a game cultivated by a beautiful girl, his mood immediately became happy.

By the way, Zhuo Wenjun, one of the four famous women in history, doesn't know how old he is?

Twelve or thirteen?

Maybe it's time to find a chance to visit Sichuan.

Sitting in the carriage, Liu Rong's thoughts flew all over the sky.

At this time, the coachman said loudly: "Your Highness, Princess Guantao's Mansion has arrived." ”

In Chang'an City, almost all the mansions of the nobles are not far from the palace.

And the relatives, princesses, and princes in the official residences in Beijing are basically not far apart.

"Stop coming, get out of the car!"

A man who seemed to be a Hakka general stepped forward and scolded.

This is the palace of Princess Guantao, which is favored by the emperor and the Empress Dowager Dou today, and I don't know how many people come to visit every day, and the vision of the doors in the house has already been raised.

(End of chapter)