A few words to decide on the king of another country, such is the benefit of strength.

If it weren't for the invincible flying army trained by Chen Mu, if it weren't for the sea ships designed and built by Chen Mu, if it weren't for Chen Mu's geographical knowledge. Then Daxia could only watch the king of Persia flee back to Persia, planning the next conspiracy.

The next day, under the auspices of Chen Mu, the new king of Persia ascended the throne and declared Persia a vassal state of Bactria .

Pay tribute every year, and call the ministers every year.

Cotton, chili peppers, curries and other specialties, as well as gold, precious stones and other strategic goods, all had to pay half of the tribute to Great Xia.

The original king had already been convicted of treason for provoking civil strife in Bactria and provoking war between the two countries, and fleeing from battle.

If the previous king did not recognize the new government's decision and continued to rebel, Bactria could provide military support.

The first batch of tribute items from Persia went to the capital of Bactria with Chen Mu's army.

Those Persian merchants who did not become kings, let them become ambassadors.

Ten days later, Chen Mu led the army to return to the court, and returned with the gold and silver treasures of the Persian palace, cotton and peppers distributed to the soldiers of the three armies, and returned with a full load.

Under the leadership of the new king of Persia, the Persian people welcomed the Great Xia army back home.

The new king of Persia said that the friendship between the two countries lasted forever.

This time, Chen Mu took the land route, and the three sea ships led by Zhang Zhong returned to the capital from Wanghai County. And Chen Mu's first stop back to China was Wen'an County.

When the army entered Wen'an County, the people were also welcomed, and unlike the Persian people, they welcomed their relatives.

Chen Mu also sat on the horse, enjoying the cheers of the crowd. But as he walked, he suddenly realized that something was wrong. It's winter now, but many people are still wearing single clothes.

Wen'an County is located in the south of Daxia, and it is only a few cities away from the sea, which is not very cold, but Chen Mu's body temperature is also about ten degrees.

Single clothes, you may freeze to death.

Chen Mu shouted to the county order: "Why do the people wear single clothes? ”

The county commander replied: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, because when Deng Xian colluded with the Persians to make a rebellion, he forcibly expropriated the people's finances, so they have no money to buy clothes." ”

"What? It's a robbery! Chen Mu said angrily.

"Herald! Take out a part of the cotton from the tribute, make cotton clothes and distribute it to everyone. The necessary money was withdrawn from the treasury of the Nishiyama area. ”

It's not that Chen Mu is stingy, but if the Xishan area is distributed for free, then other regions will also be free, and the national power consumed is too great.

When the people nearby heard that the prince was going to be given cotton clothes, they knelt on the ground and kowtowed, chanting the holiness of His Royal Highness the prince. There were people in the distance who didn't know what was going on, and when they heard word of mouth, they all thanked them in the same way.

Chen Mu sat on the horse and waved to the people, feeling a little better.

After the army set up camp, Chen Mu informed everyone to stay in Wen'an County for a few days temporarily, and then asked the Persian delegation to lead the craftsmen to process cotton, and gathered a group of tailors in Wen'an County to hurry up the production of cotton clothes.

Since the Persians did not have the habit of wearing cotton clothes, the design scheme was designed by Chen Mu. It is the design method of the rural homemade large cotton jacket in the previous life, with a rope buckle in the middle, and a single coat needs to be worn outside.

Considering the local climate and temperature, Chen Mu did not ask the craftsmen to fill in too much cotton, but only made thin cotton jackets.

Chen Mu took the finished product and put it on and tried it on, and it was really warm. The generals were also very surprised, they didn't expect this legendary cotton coat to be so warm, and they were reluctant to take it off one by one.

Those people who have no clothes to wear are even more cherished, because Chen Mu asked someone to teach the people how to use cotton clothes, which cannot be washed, and they will not be warm after washing. Therefore, the people were afraid that it would be dirty.

After solving the matter of cotton clothes, Chen Mu should return to the capital, there are still many vacancies for officials in the Xishan area, Chen Mu specially asked someone to repay Chen Xingtian, don't fill it for the time being.

Now that the time is almost up, a few months have passed, and the promotion of books should be effective, and the imperial examination can be carried out.

Although most of the people who buy books are the children of wealthy families, there are still many poor people who have the opportunity to get books, or read them, or listen to them.

In this imperial examination, as long as a child of a poor person becomes an official, it can play an exemplary role and let the poor people in the world see hope.

Chen Mu led the army and the mission all the way, distributing cotton clothes along the way, so he walked very slowly, and waited until it was almost the New Year before returning to the national capital.

It was another celebration, and then Chen Mu reported the situation of the Persian War with Chen Xingtian alone, Chen Xingtian was very satisfied, and he was also very satisfied with the cotton clothes.

Even if it is a little hot to wear cotton clothes in the national capital, Chen Xingtian wears it every day.

Two days later, Chen Mu proposed to promote the imperial examination, but this time no one stood up to oppose it.

Because Chen Mu said that the content of the examination is mainly based on the classics of various subjects, supplemented by miscellaneous practice, so that those who are knowledgeable and know how to deal with practice can be useful.

The so-called practice means that people with special talents, such as those who can settle accounts and understand geography, can serve in the imperial court.

Since most of the books they used to promote were bought by wealthy people, they were not worried that civilians would compete with them.

This time, most of the candidates who won the list will be arranged to take up their posts in the Xishan area.

Before the Bactria, the official system was selected from among the local talents, and almost all the officials were from wealthy families.

How can the poor have the opportunity to study? How can they have the heart to think about how to govern the place when they are all running around for their livelihood?

This led to the integration of officials and large families, and the solidification of classes.

Chen Mu's implementation of the imperial examination was to break this stubborn disease.

The news of the imperial examination needs time to be transmitted, and Chen Mu set the time for the first imperial examination on February 2.

Because the imperial examination can turn commoners into court officials, from then on, the second day of February every year is also called the dragon raising its head.

Chen Mu set the big policy, and the specific matters were handed over to Scholar Zhou and other officials to operate. Chen Mu spent the New Year comfortably at home.

On this day, Liu Susu said to Chen Mu: "Husband, I want to go out for a walk." ”

Chen Mu immediately said: "Okay, but I have to change my dress, otherwise it will be very troublesome." ”

In the culture of Great Xia, rich women can't go out easily, but Chen Mu doesn't care so much.

On the contrary, it is not convenient for him to go out by himself, because many people recognize him, and as soon as he goes out, he will be kowtowed to all kinds of people, and he will not be able to go shopping and play.

So Chen Mu dressed up in disguise, looking like an ordinary rich son, and then went out with Liu Susu and Mei Ling'er.

Around them, there was also a hidden group of guards.