It was Liu Xin, Ma Yun and Diao Chan who exclaimed,

Jingzhou's papermaking technology has been quite mature, the cost of paper is also very low, so Jingzhou at all levels of the yamen can use a large number of paper instead of bamboo slips, however, Liu Xin carried out a strict technical blockade, in addition to Jingzhou, other places can not make paper at all, and paper with its convenience and practicality, so that the literati all over the country flock to it, the tide rises, the price on the market is naturally expensive, the same reason, the cost of refining white porcelain is also very low, but it is still in the trial production stage, it is not even possible to see a piece outside, Although Cai Yan sent over were only some samples, in Wang Yun's eyes, the value of these exquisite porcelains could not be measured by gold at all.

Liu Xin and Ma Yun glanced at each other, then looked at Minchan, and shook their heads together, if it was placed in their original era, Diao Chan would definitely be able to become a star of acting, viewing, and singing, and it was a popular big name, who would have thought that it was only worth a box of paper and a box of porcelain,

Minchan's heart is even more mixed, she was sold into Wang Yun's house since she was a child, and she was marked with a price, that day Wang Yun proposed to recognize her as a righteous daughter, she was still a little flattered, secretly complacent, who knew that she was just a commodity that others clearly marked the price, she didn't know that Zhao Yun was the first to take out only a box of paper, and then saw Wang Yun hesitate to show the porcelain, and there was a taste of bargaining in it,

Being sold as a commodity, Minchan felt a deep shame in her heart, in fact, she felt this way, Bian Yu also had it at the beginning, and her price was more direct, that is, one hundred taels of gold, but after Liu Xin gave one hundred taels of gold, she gave her a free body, so later she married Liu Xin, not was bought back by Liu Xin, so she has always been very grateful to Liu Xin,

Bian Yu can best understand Minchan's feelings at the moment, she knows that Cai Yan just said it unintentionally, and she was worried about causing some unhappiness, so she hurriedly said: "Miss Minchan, in fact, it was all Zhao Ji's little intention to visit her elders, she was joking when she said this just now, don't take it to heart." ”

Cai Yan also smiled: "Yes, my sister is playing with you, don't take it seriously." ”

Minchan really didn't mean to blame Cai Yan, Cai Yan took good care of her in the past two days, she could feel that Cai Yan was completely sincere, and there was no trace of fraud, but she was really a little uncomfortable now, and she had an indescribable feeling for Wang Yun, Wang Yun had indeed raised her for more than ten years, but what was his heart to her, Minchan was really a little at a loss,

At this moment, Zhu Qian walked in and said, "It turns out that everyone is here, I have already made dinner, let's go and try my craftsmanship." ”

Liu Rui had already slapped her little slap and shouted: "Let's go, I haven't eaten my mother's own food for a long time." ”

Three days have passed, Minchan still hasn't been able to attract Liu Xin's attention, what she is best at is pleasing men, but she doesn't have the right opportunity to express herself, Liu Xin goes out early and returns late every day, Minchan can only see him when she eats at night, now Liu Xin's family has a large population, and now the meal has been divided into two round tables, Minchan is sitting at a table with Cai Jue, Qiao'er, Ling'er, and Xiu'er, and even if she and Liu Xin are on the same table, they can't flatter Liu Xin in front of Ma Yun and Bian Yu.

Minchan's impression of Liu Xin in the past mainly came from Wang Yun's account, and the evaluation of Liu Xin that she heard from the mouths of the guests from hiding behind the screen, and the evaluation of Liu Xin by the Shilin officials in the capital mainly came from three aspects, one is that Liu Xin has maintained contacts with Zhang Rang for a long time, and was classified as a eunuch by them, the second is that the Hedong Wei family has wantonly slandered Liu Xin, and the third is that Liu Xin resolutely resigned from the title of Xiangyang King given to him by Liu Hong, except for the third point that earned him a little points, and the others have made negative conclusions about him, in the past two years, Liu Xin tried her best to keep a low profile, but she was ridiculed by those literati as being content with pleasure and not wanting to make progress, but Minchan now finds that the evaluations of Liu Xin that she heard in the past seem to be a little wrong, judging from the past three days, Liu Xin is still very dedicated.

Liu Xin did behave very dedicated, early in the morning he went out of the state pastoral mansion, this is also a matter of no way, since it has been decided to use troops against Dong Zhuo next spring, many things must start preparing now, recruiting new soldiers is related to the source of reserve soldiers, he has to pour a few recruitment points every day to inspect the scene, and then go to the training center and several military camps to see the training of recruits and veterans, the research institute is also a place he must go to every day, a batch of new military equipment has begun to be mass-produced, He also needs to understand the problems encountered in production, and he has been running all the way, and lunch is basically solved outside.

Back to the state pastor's mansion, Liu Xin inevitably has to look through various reports, although most things are handled by officials at all levels, but all kinds of information will eventually be fed back to Liu Xin, now that it has entered the winter, many decisions related to next year are also waiting for him to make decisions,

Coming to the Eastern Han Dynasty for so many years, Liu Xin also looked through many classics, he found that a large increase in population began from the reign of Wenjing, although thanks to the implementation of the policy of rest and recuperation, but a large number of wheat planting replaced millet and became the main source of food, which is also an important reason, "soldiers and horses have not moved, grain and grass first", "the people take food as the sky" These ancient sayings have explained the importance of food, and they have now recruited 100,000 new soldiers at once, and next year's agricultural production will definitely be affected,

Thinking of this, Liu Xin looked up at Fu Zhu and Tian Feng who were sitting opposite, and said: "Two gentlemen, when spring plowing begins next year, as long as the war is not tight, all the recruits must go to the fields to help do some farm work, with food in their hands, they don't panic in their hearts, and they can't relax at any time about food." ”

Tian Feng bowed and said: "There is no need for the lord's orders, in the past few years, during the busy farming season, the generals will also arrange some soldiers to help in the fields, after these years of continuous improvement, the yield of rice in the whole state has exceeded that of wheat, the busiest should be summer and autumn, and the use of troops in spring will not have too much impact." ”

Liu Xin nodded, and said: "I read the report, now the commercial tax has accounted for half of the state's tax revenue, as soon as the war starts, business will be affected, and the tax will drop significantly, you must be prepared, and the province will save some in the future." ”

Fu Zhu also arched his hand and said: "Don't worry, the wealth accumulated in Jingzhou in the past few years has supported several major battles, and there is no problem at all. ”

The two of them can't wait for Liu Xin to enter Luoyang now and sit on the throne of the emperor, so they naturally spare no effort to help Liu Xin dispel his worries.

Liu Xin put down the report in his hand and asked casually, "What has Zhu Ying been doing lately." ”

After Zhu Ying poisoned Liu Xin, Zhu Ding also interrogated him, Zhu Ying's answer was that Liu Xin stole his limelight, Liu Xin did not believe that this was the real reason, after all, Liu Xin was not the only one who stole the limelight, Zhu Ding had been appointed by Liu Xin as the Taishou, and implemented the policy of governing barbarians with barbarianism, Liu Xin also proposed to Zhu Ding, let him take Zhu Ying back, but Zhu Ding resolutely did not agree, he must let his son be hostage in Xiangyang for three years, Liu Xin plans to go out in person next year, and he did not sit in the rear, It is necessary to try to eliminate all factors of instability,

Fu Zhu laughed and said: "Back to the lord, his subordinates always send people to pay attention to his every move, Zhu Ying has often been looking for flowers and willows with a group of sons and brothers in Xiangyang City recently, and he has also learned to walk birds. ”

Liu Xin frowned, Zhu Ying did this, didn't she become a gentleman, thought about it, and said: "You go and tell him, tell him to be quiet, don't make trouble outside." ”

At this time, the soldiers outside the door came to report, Zhang Ren, Lei Tong, and Wu Lan asked to see,

Liu Xin glanced at the three of them and asked, "Do you know what I'm doing?" ”

Zhang Ren and the other three shook their heads together: "I don't know." ”

Liu Xin waved the report in his hand casually and said, "I'm settling accounts." ”

"Settle accounts." Zhang Ren and the three of them looked at each other, not knowing why,

Liu Xin didn't explain, and said in a deep voice: "You are still satisfied with the place where you live now. ”

Zhang Ren and the others nodded together and said, "Very satisfied, it's better than our original residence in Ba County." ”

Liu Xin pointed to their feet and said: "Do you know that every inch of land in my Xiangyang City is expensive, and the three of you are living in the house now, each of which is worth at least 10 million yuan, and the annual rent will not be less than 500,000 yuan, and you have all taken your family to the street to buy a lot of things in the past few days, where did the money come from, do you know?" ”

Zhang Ren and the others were taken aback when they heard that the house was so expensive, because they were buying things on the street these days, and they felt that the prices in Xiangyang were not high, and they heard Liu Xin ask them where the money came from, so they had to bite the bullet and say: "The money was given by Mr. Fu." ”

Liu Xin shook his head and said, "That's not for you for free, it's a temporary loan to you, it's to be repaid, you are all righteous men and gentlemen, you won't pay your bills." ”

Zhang Ren and the three of them all changed their expressions when they heard this, although the price was not high, but they couldn't stop buying a lot of things, their family property was all confiscated by Liu Xin, and they were locked in prison for three months before they were released, although the house arranged for them was good, it was empty, from furniture to supplies, it didn't cost money, when they bought it, they didn't know that the money was only lent to them, and they would have saved some money.

Liu Xin didn't wait for them to answer, and continued: "I just estimated that the rent of the house plus the cost of purchasing items, each of you owes me at least 1.5 million yuan, forget about the fraction, you have to pay me back the money, not only that, but you also have a large family to support, you tell me, what are you going to do." ”

Zhang Ren and the others have sweat on their heads, these money, if you put it in the past, maybe Lei Tong and Wu Lan still have some difficulties, but it is definitely not a matter for Zhang Renlai, but now they are penniless, today they came to see Liu Xin, one is to thank him, and the other is to ask him to arrange a position, so as to support his family, who knows that Liu Xin first settled accounts with them, Zhang Ren said in a sneering voice: "Otherwise, we don't live in these houses, those things ......"

Liu Xin interrupted him and said: "If you don't live in these houses, you live on the street, even if you can live on the street, your old mother, wife and children will also live on the street with you, forget it, just when I am kind, you will be a wage earner first, work for me, and slowly repay the debt." ”

"Part-time job,." Zhang Ren and the three of them were all at a loss,