Dongping's rebellion was quelled, but Zhao Jie was arrested, and the Taishou was vacant, and Dongping's government affairs were saved up a lot, and the imperial court had to appoint another Taishou to take over the mess as soon as possible. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the early dynasty, this matter was raised, Dongping Province is a very important place for Dayan Kingdom, the prince and the second prince will definitely not let go of this opportunity in vain, and argued in the court again, the emperor was upset, and directly decided to promote an official from the place of Dongping Province, so that the wishful thinking of the prince and the second prince and the two parties were all in vain, of course, Li Jin could not know these things with his own eyes, because he now only has the identity of a military attaché, and this identity is not enough to go to the level of the court, And Li Jin is also happy to be idle, and he no longer has to be kowtow in the court every day.

Regarding the matter of Dongping Taishou, Su Yuyang, who was far away in Linzhou, came with news that he would try his best to put himself in the position, as if a person in the Rain Shadow Organization happened to be an official in Dongping, and the official position was not small, and the possibility of being promoted was very high, and he was ready to use his energy to push him to the top, of course, Li Jin was too lazy to care about this, and gave full authority to Su Yuyang to operate.

The Flying Eagle Escort who brought the news also brought several wagons with them when they entered the capital, which were filled with new gadgets from the camp.

It just so happened that Guo Jingyi was also present, and now she was confused, her task was to find out Li Jin's secret, but the more she saw it, the more she couldn't understand Li Jin's existence.

"Miss Bauhinia, these things are gifts from everyone to Young Master Li Jin." The team leader said loudly, intentionally or unintentionally, opening the box and showing it to everyone.

Zijing opened the door, and the women who were waiting in the courtyard looked at several large boxes on the ground, all filled with the most popular things in the country in recent years, in addition to dolls, a large number of jewelry, jewelry and other things.

Guo Jingyi only roughly calculated the value of these things, and almost fainted.

These things are not worth a few dollars at all to the people of the Flying Eagle Organization, but Wan Guancai has used his business talents to make these things a sky-high commodity.

"Got the stuff stuck?" Li Jin was sitting in the garden playing chess alone, and when he saw Bauhinia coming, he asked.

Zijing nodded and sat next to Li Jin.

"Young Master, Guo Jingyi is a dangerous existence, what are your plans?"

Li Jin was still playing chess, and only said after the end of the game: "I have discussed with Brother Qin Xi, and I have also listened to Zhang Liang's opinion, they guess that Guo Jingyi is a member of the prince's faction, and they think that it is better to pretend not to know now, according to Zhang Liang's analysis, it seems that someone in the prince's faction wants to support others to become emperors, and we just plan to take advantage of the fisherman." ”

"Who, who else can be emperor." Zijing didn't understand the royal affairs, but the matter was related to the emperor's Nayue, and she couldn't help but care.

"When the marshal's sister married the younger brother of the current emperor, that is, His Royal Highness the Prince, and this prince also has two sons, according to the rules set by the previous emperor of the country, if the current emperor has no son, or is too incompetent, then the throne is passed to the man of the direct royal family, which can be a younger brother or a nephew."

Only then did Zijing understand: "That is to say, the marshal wants his nephew to be the emperor." ”

"That's right, that's what it means, but it's just their guess, there is no real evidence, so Zhang Liang suggested that there is no harm in leaving Guo Jingyi by her side."

Li Jin looked around and didn't find anyone, so he continued: "But there is one thing, my relationship with Huangfu Nayue, now outsiders don't know, don't talk about it yet, although many people in the army saw that I left alone with Huangfu Nayue that day, I don't think they would guess." ”

Zijing nodded heavily, Huangfu Nayue was also the person who saved her in the first place, and she was also very grateful to Huangfu Nayue in her heart, and she didn't want Huangfu Nayue to be hurt.

Li Jin put the chess back on the table.

At this time, Li Jin suddenly had a feeling that the battlefield was like a chessboard, but life was more like a game of chess, maybe he was someone's chess piece, maybe he was also playing chess, and let others be his own chess pieces.

At this time, the emperor Nayue was still struggling to support himself in order to protect himself, he didn't want to fight for this emperor, he never had this thought, but the officials didn't believe it, and the crown prince and the second prince didn't believe it.

Over the past few hundred years, since the founding of the Great Hiko Kingdom, the struggle of the imperial family for the throne has been repeated countless times, and even the current emperor has been fighting for decades among his brothers to sit on the throne.

Li Jin got the fief of Yishui County and wanted to change the living conditions of the people in the fief.

The next day, Li Jin rushed to the office location, and several heads of the Li Jin Group were sitting in the room.

Qin Xi sat next to Li Jin's head, and no one had any opinion on this way of sitting.

Next, on the left are several captains of the Flying Eagle Guard, and on the right is Zhang Qi, the deputy division commander of Li Jin's regiment.

Further down, on the left is Yu Hongxue, and on the right is Zhang Liang.

In addition to the conference table, there are a number of people sitting in the chairs below.

"Commander Li Jinshi, the report of his subordinates is all about the truth, and at least half of the land in the three towns that his subordinates passed through is barren." A squad leader saw Li Jin's eyes, and quickly stood up and bowed to report, his eyes slightly raised, just in the middle of the conference table.

Li Jin waved his hand, and a clerk came over to read the joint report of Yishui County.

For this report, many military attachés of noble origin did not see anything special.

"If grain is grown in these places, our tax revenue will be doubled, and we will also be rewarded by His Majesty the Emperor." Zhang Liang jumped out at the right time.

The officers began to whisper.

"Calm down!" Qin Xi knocked on the table, the majestic Qin Xi's face sank, and all the officers immediately fell silent, and of course a few civil officials would not make a sound. At this time, Li Jincai spoke: "Calling everyone here is to discuss the solution, and whoever has a good idea will reward him." ”

Everyone present knew that Li Jin was generous and happy in their hearts, but this kind of problem exists in the whole country, and it is not easy to solve it.

After discussing for a full afternoon, this kind of problem, which had been studied countless times at the national meeting without results, was certainly not something that Li Jin and these guys who could only fight could study.

"Your refreshments, sir." An attendant will bring the prepared snacks to each one.

Li Jin turned his head to look, this was a young man.

"Say, how many fields do you have, and what is the harvest in the fall?"

In response to Li Jin's sudden questioning, the young attendant immediately knelt down, because he knew that Li Jin was the biggest official here, and his identity was also the most noble.

"Back to the adult's words, the villain's whole family is grateful to the emperor for giving us the land, but the family is not manpower enough, and it is impossible to take care of it, and it is expected that half of the land can have a good harvest, and the other half can only be resigned to fate."

"Resign to fate." Li Jin repeated that everyone present did not understand, including some people from peasant families.

Thinking of this, Zhang Liang opened his mouth and asked, "How much labor does your family have, why can't you take care of it?" ”

Seeing Zhang Liang speak, the young man turned his body and replied respectfully, "Back to this adult, the villain has two elder brothers, a younger brother, two uncles and three cousins in the family. ”

When the young squire said this, he didn't dare to say any more, and began to pay attention to the eyes of the adults.

Zhang Liang didn't understand even more, he was in charge of the division of land, and he knew how much land to divide for many peasant households, and so many strong laborers couldn't take care of it.

"Why, you say." Zhang Liang asked.

The young squire kowtowed twice: "The villain doesn't dare...... The villain did not dare to say. ”

"What are you afraid of, I'm the biggest here, who dares to do anything to you." Li Jin laughed proudly. Zhang Liang also followed to help: "Say it, there's nothing to be afraid of." ”

The young squire hesitated for a moment before saying, "Every year civilians have to participate in labor service, as well as military service. ”

With regard to labor service and military service, this is the system of the state, except for a few regular army soldiers who have served for many years to lead the army, and the Xiangzhou Provincial Guard, which is all ordinary people who have served in the military, this system has existed for a long time in the country, and no one dares to change it.

The officers did not dare to speak, and they knew that whoever had an opinion on these things had an opinion on the country and His Majesty the Emperor.

Li Jin didn't care about so much, and shouted loudly, "Since military service and labor service are not good, let's cancel it." ”

Regarding Li Jin's words, no one dared to agree, and they were silent.

Seeing that even Qin Xi didn't speak, Li Jin understood that this matter was not simple, bit his fingers, lowered his head and circled around the conference room.

"Hahaha, I have a way, and it's a good way." Li Jin suddenly burst out laughing, and he thought of a very good solution.

"Everyone has heard that I want to use coins instead of military service and labor, and those who do not want to participate in military service and labor can hand over a certain amount of coins to top it, and all nobles must also pay taxes according to the capitation, so that I can get a lot of coins and increase taxes."

"For military service, like the state and provincial guards, all of them are paid to make everyone volunteer to join the army or become laborers."

Regarding Li Jin's whimsical idea, all the officers in the conference room thought silently, and also thought that it was a good way, if the state and provincial guards were the same as the regular army, then the training would be more powerful and practical.

"My lord, the lower officials also think that this is a good way, but it is not in line with the country's laws and regulations, and I am afraid that I dare not implement it casually."

Li Jin's eyes were staring at Zhang Liang, and he suddenly said loudly outside.

"Come, prepare the carriage, I want to enter the palace, I want to meet His Majesty the Emperor."

Zhang Qi was the first to stand up, "My lord, you have to think twice." ”

"It's okay, I'm just sending a gift to His Majesty the Emperor, and we'll talk about it by the way." Li Jin said with a grin.

The officers realized that Li Jin was originally a person liked by the emperor, and maybe it could be done, Zijing was found at this time, Li Jin asked her to prepare some special gifts, and when Zijing left, Li Jin said to the officials in the conference room: "Zhang Liang calculated for me how much money should be exchanged for a year of labor, and by the way, I helped me think of a reward to encourage land reclamation, and I will give it to me when I come back." ”

Seeing that Li Jin had made up his mind, everyone stopped persuading each other, and went to their own affairs.

Early the next morning, Li Jin's carriage was escorted on the road by the guards, and more than a dozen large carriages also followed.

Li Jin appeared at the gate of the palace in the name of presenting a gift to His Majesty the Emperor.

"Hey, it's Li Jin's boy here, announce quickly." When the emperor heard that it was Li Jin, he was very happy, and he wanted to see what gifts Li Jin could prepare for himself.

More than a dozen carriages were parked in the square in the palace, all of them were tightly packed, guarded by the royal guards instead of Li Jin's guards, and the ministers who had just retired from the dynasty were talking about it in twos and threes, because they were here to pay tribute to His Majesty the Emperor, Li Jin did not dare to greet other ministers before the emperor appeared.

Li Jin...... My Li Jin ......" Princess Wenping ran out like a whirlwind and rode directly on Li Jin, and Li Jin was crushed to the ground.

"Your Royal Highness, many people are watching." Li Jin replied with a wry smile, although Li Jin didn't like the rules, he still paid great attention to the safety of his head.

Huangfu Nazarai hugged Li Jin and grinned at the surrounding ministers, "Who dares to have an opinion?" Hum! Then hugged Li Jin: "What gift did you bring me?" ”

Li Jin struggled to push Huangfu Nazha away, "I have to show you after I finish presenting gifts to Your Majesty." ”

"No, no, no, I'm going to watch it now." Princess Wenping is famous all over the world for being unreasonable, and many noble ministers are secretly laughing.

Li Jin was helpless, so he had to point to one of the carriages.

Huangfu Nazha let go of Li Jin and ran to open the cloth on the carriage in person, and the officers of the Praetorian Guard were of course not stupid enough to block the princess, and silently got out of the way.

"Ah, I like it so much, Li Jin is the best." The carriage was loaded with animal dolls that no one had ever seen before, as well as the latest jewelry to be launched, all made of seven-colored gemstones, Li Jin knew in his heart that as long as the princess liked it, these would soon become the new popularity, and he could make a lot of money, especially a hat made of feathers, which almost cost nothing.

Just when the little abacus in Li Jin's heart snapped, the Praetorian Guards saluted neatly, and the shrill voice of the palace attendant shouted: His Majesty the Emperor has arrived.

Li Jin was startled, and quickly knelt down and explained, "It was opened by the princess herself, and it has nothing to do with the villain." ”

"Hahaha, get up, let me see what good things you have brought here, and everyone will come and see together." The emperor laughed and pulled Li Jin up, no one knew Princess Wenping better than him.

The white-eyed white tiger, the brown-eyed black bear, the car was all filled with cherished beasts, and the ministers who were still looking forward to new things were a little disappointed, but the emperor was still happy, after all, this was a courtier's heart for himself.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Li Jin smiled slightly, took the whip from the driver's hand, and opened the cage door of a black bear.

"Danger! Viscount Li Jin, what do you want to do, endanger the safety of Your Majesty, you are going to kill your head. "The officers of the Praetorian Guard stood in front of the emperor for the first time.

Li Jin bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, these guys are already very obedient, I'll let him put on a fun show for you." ”

After that, the black bear was released, and a wooden ball several meters large was pushed over, under the command of Li Jin's leather whip, the black bear climbed on the wooden ball clumsily, but cutely, and then stood on top of the wooden ball and picked up a few small balls, and from time to time hit the small ball with magic to make a beautiful shape.

"Good, good, good." It was the first time for the emperor to see this kind of performance, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed when it was novel and interesting.

"Deliver orders, prepare feasts, and I will rejoice with all my ministers." Then he beckoned and motioned for Li Jin to come with him.

Li Jin handed the whip to the others, unsheathed his sword and handed it to the Praetorian Guard officer, and then followed behind the emperor.

"Li Jin, you won't just give me gifts, right?" How powerful the emperor is, of course he understands that Li Jin will not come back to the palace just for gifts, with the emperor's understanding of Li Jin, Li Jin will not give gifts to others in vain, including himself, the emperor.

Li Jin touched his head and smiled, "I originally wanted to write a report, but I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to write it well, so I wanted to report to you myself." ”

"Well, you also played? Ha ha. The emperor looked at Li Jin in surprise, then waved his hand to signal the people around him to retreat, and took Li Jin to the study.

"Your Majesty, more than half of the land in the fief you gave is not cultivated, and the people are doing military service, labor and the like all day long, and I can't collect my taxes."

Li Jin said the beginning first, and noticed that the emperor's face became serious, so he stopped, and didn't dare to say any more.

The emperor raised his hand and motioned for Li Jin to continue.

Li Jin poured the emperor a glass of wine, and then whispered: "I think that if the common people take money for military service and labor, and then pay for those who volunteer to be soldiers or laborers, in this way, the soldiers will be stronger, and the laborers will no longer have to be managed by people, and the taxes will be high." ”

Li Jin began to introduce in detail, when he talked about Xingtou, he picked up the paper and pen on the emperor's table and drew it, calculating for the emperor how much money can be in this way, and then how useful the more money is, in short, more money is a good thing.

Of course, the emperor also understands that everything can be done smoothly with more money, but no one has ever tried this method proposed by Li Jin, and he can't think of right or wrong for a while.

"That's it, Li Jin, give you two years, you use your method to try it in your hometown, remember to report to me every three months."

"Of course, there is no problem." Li Jin was about to laugh proudly, when he suddenly realized that he was in the emperor's study, and immediately shut up and bowed to the side.

The emperor liked Li Jin's innocent appearance very much, "Okay, accompany me to the banquet, and take a look at your new gadgets by the way." ”

These beasts have been trained for a long time, and they were originally trained just to make them powerful helpers, but some of them didn't make it, and finally became this kind of thing that can only be played and performed, but I didn't expect that this time it would make the emperor look at it.

After the dinner, under the guise of chatting with Princess Wenping, Li Jin and Huangfu Nazha secretly slipped out of the back door of the palace and sneaked into Huangfu Nayue's mansion.

"Good brother, why do you have a bad face." Li Jin was very surprised when he saw Huangfu Nayue.

Since Huangfu Nayue returned to the imperial capital, he has been restricted everywhere, and no matter what he wants to do, he has been suppressed by the crown prince and the second prince, and his mood has been slowly affected, and he can't eat.

"If you are not happy, leave the imperial capital and go to me, and I will have the final say there." Li Jin said emotionally.

Huangfu Nayue shook his head, he knew that once he went to Li Jin, he would definitely affect Li Jin, with Li Jin's current strength, if the crown prince and the second prince wanted to deal with Li Jin, I was afraid that Li Jin would be a hundred times more pitiful than himself.

"I'm right here, recently my fiefdom has been destroyed, I'm afraid there will be no harvest in the fall, all the livestock in my ranch are dead, I think it's either the eldest brother or the second brother." Huangfu Nayue whispered, he didn't want Huangfu Nazha to hear it, after all, Huangfu Nazha was still young, and he didn't want to participate in this kind of princely infighting.

When Li Jin heard this, he thought that it was not money, and thought that it was not worth bothering at all, so Li Jin wrote a small note and asked his subordinates to come in and whisper a few words.

Huangfu Nayue wanted to ask, but Li Jin just shook his head mysteriously.

Li Jin, Huangfu Nayue, and Huangfu Nazha chatted about Li Jin's experience outside the room, and Huangfu Nayue's brows slowly expanded. (To be continued.) )