As the secretary of the military department, Qian Haonan has a lot of strength.

Hold the hammer and round it up.

Bang!

There was a muffled sound.

The hammer slammed into the concrete floor, sending up a cloud of smoke.

The crowd looked intently.

The concrete floor has only left a few traces and has not changed much.

"It looks like mud, but when it dries, it's harder than a stone! What a strange thing! ”

Everyone looked at the cement pavement and was amazed.

Side.

Fang Xiu said:

"This kind of cement is used to pave roads, which can only be said to be barely enough, and after adding steel bars, the hardness will be further improved."

When Zhao Zizheng heard this, he looked at Fang Xiu and asked curiously:

"Fang Xiang, the so-called steel bar, but it is made of steel?"

Fang Xiu said: "Yes." ”

Zhao Zizheng frowned slightly, and hesitated: "The steel produced by the imperial court every year is still insufficient for weapons, and it is really a bit extravagant to use it to build roads." ”

Fang Xiu glanced at him and said, "What if the original phase has a way to increase the output of steel tenfold, or even a hundredfold?" ”

"This ......"

Zhao Zizheng wanted to say that this was impossible, but he hesitated for a moment, and then changed his words: "Xia Guan thinks that this is not an easy task. ”

Summer insects can't talk about ice.

Zhao Zizheng is limited by the environment, and cannot imagine how much technological innovation will bring to steel production, which is also normal.

Fang Xiu didn't continue to dwell on this issue, just looked at the hundred officials, and said lightly:

"Cement plus steel bars are hard enough to support dozens of floors.

Even if there is no steel bar, plus sand and gravel, the hardness will be significantly improved, and the road and bridge will be repaired for more than ten years, or even decades, without any problem. ”

As soon as this remark came out.

Not to mention the officials, even the empress looked shocked.

"Dozens of floors of high-rise buildings, isn't it just what the poem says, dangerous buildings are 100 feet high, and you can pick the stars with your hands."

"It's amazing that a small cement can create such a miracle!"

Of course, compared with high-rise buildings, people are more concerned about concrete road and wall construction.

Zhao Zizheng thought for a moment, lifted the bucket, and splashed it on the cement pavement that had been repaired.

The water fell on the cement and did not have the slightest effect.

Side.

When Qian Haonan saw this scene, he couldn't help but say:

"If you can use cement to repair the official road, my great master Wang can easily reach Yongzhou!"

Qin Xingyan said: "Not only is my great cadre the king's master, but the transportation of goods is no longer restricted by the weather, and my great cadre's commerce and trade will definitely reach a new peak." ”

There is no doubt that if the official road can be built with cement, it will be of great benefit to the economy, military, and transportation of the Great Cadres.

It's just whether it can be repaired.

The key is the cost of cement.

The cost is low, and there is certainly no problem in repairing the official road.

The cost is high, so it can only be used in a few places such as Miyagi, just like bluestone slabs.

Wu Mingkong turned his head to look at Fang Xiu, his eyes were shining, and he asked with some expectation:

"Fang Xiang, what is the cost of cement?"

She knew it in her heart.

The cost of cement must be lower than that of bluestone slabs.

Fang Xiu summoned hundreds of officials here to observe with great fanfare.

I just don't know.

How low the cost can be.

When the surrounding officials heard this question, they all looked at Fang Xiu, quietly waiting for his answer.

Fang Xiu still looked breezy and replied, "The minister has already calculated that if you want to repair the road in Chang'an City with cement, you need 100,000 taels of silver. ”

The voice fell.

There was a lot of discussion among officials.

"One hundred thousand taels, which doesn't sound like a lot."

"It depends on what it is compared with, if it is compared with bluestone slabs, it is really not much, but if it is compared with rammed earth and sand and gravel, it is too much!"

"Having said that, the role of cement is by no means comparable to that of rammed earth."

"A Chang'an city costs 100,000 taels of silver, how many cities like Chang'an are there in the entire Daqian? In addition, there is also the official road, which is the big head! Together, the amount of silver needed is an astronomical amount! ”

"No matter what, the household department can't get this money."

"Anyway, Fang Xiang summoned me to wait, it wasn't to raise money for road repair, right?"

"The Northern Expedition of the Great Army, but we have donated all the money we have saved over the years, and we really can't take it out."

Speaking of which.

The hundred officials couldn't help but show a heartache.

Originally, the imperial court called on hundreds of officials and gentry to donate money and food, but they only planned to deal with the matter.

After all.

They are all clean officials with clean sleeves, and the money they take every year can only barely support their families, where can they donate the money and food.

Who would have thought.

Those guys from the Fang Party are all like crazy, and a donation is tens of thousands of taels, or even hundreds of thousands of taels.

Not only that, but also said some high-sounding words, as if the imperial court was already on the verge of life and death.

Whoever does not donate silver and grain will be a sinner and will be recorded in history and will be remembered for 10,000 years.

In addition, Sun Zhengying, the secretary of the Criminal Department, is even more inappropriate as a son, and even uses all kinds of unwarranted reasons to arrest the children of officials and eunuchs, which has the meaning of "If you don't donate money, you will act impartially".

In addition, His Majesty and Fang Xiang stood together again and unanimously asked for donations from hundreds of officials.

They were forced to donate money and food.

To this day, when I think about it, I still feel a pain in my flesh.

After all......

That's all the money they have accumulated when they get up early and are greedy for darkness!

Think of what happened before.

Someone subconsciously took a step back and had the urge to run away.

After a while, he stabilized his mood and said in a trembling voice:

"I think that the cost of this cement is not low, and it will take some time to popularize the world."

When the words fell, someone immediately chimed in:

"The minister also thinks so, the imperial court is in the northern expedition to the Zhou State, and the treasury does not have much money and grain, and if it is used to repair the road, it will inevitably be a little abandoned."

Speaking of this, he showed hesitation and said bitterly:

"Besides, the ministers really can't come up with money and food."

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong raised his eyebrows, wanting to say something.

Before he could speak, he heard Fang Xiu's voice from the side.

"When did Your Majesty say that you would like to wait for the construction of a cement road?"

When the officials heard this, they looked at each other.

Fang Xiang means.

He doesn't need the money of a hundred officials to build roads?

This...... How is this possible?

Remove the money and food spent on wars.

The treasury had only enough money to repair the capital and its nearby roads.

If you don't call on hundreds of officials to donate, where will you get the money to build roads?

"Don't use hundreds of officials to contribute? So how to build this road? ”

Wu Mingkong was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at Fang Xiu, with doubts in his eyes.

Fang Xiu noticed the little empress's eyes, a surging smile appeared on his face, and he said:

"The prime minister intends to contract the roads of the various state capitals to the gentry or merchants."

First exposure to the word "contracting".

The empress and the hundred officials probably understood the meaning.

After a moment of silence.

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu, sighed, and said, "Except for the imperial court, who is willing to spend money to build roads?" ”

Fang Xiudao: "Your Majesty thinks that after the road is repaired, who will benefit?" ”

Wu Mingkong thought for a moment and said, "In my opinion, all the people will benefit. ”

Fang Xiu nodded and said:

"What Your Majesty said is very true, but among the four people, it is the merchant who benefits the most.

As long as they know the benefits of concrete roads, some of them will be willing to contract the construction of the road.

Of course, in addition to this, it is necessary to give certain benefits to the people who build the road to mobilize their enthusiasm. ”

After the cement road is repaired.

It is almost inevitable that the efficiency of caravans in transporting goods will be greatly improved, the costs will be reduced, and the profits will be increased.

Therefore, in addition to the imperial court, it is these merchants who want to build roads the most!

When the time comes, the government will come forward to publicize the benefits of the cement road, and it will definitely be able to raise some silver from the merchants.

But.

This amount of silver was just a small amount, and Fang Xiu didn't expect those businessmen who were full of business to donate much silver.

The most important thing is to find someone to contract the road repair project.

As for how to find it, whether you can find it or not, it depends on the benefits to them, whether it is attractive enough.

Wu Mingkong obviously understood this truth, and asked a little impatiently, "What benefits?" ”

Fang Xiu looked at Wu Mingkong and replied:

"First, set up checkpoints on the cement official road and impose customs duties on the incoming and outgoing caravans.

The standard of customs duties was set by the imperial court, and the local government was not allowed to interfere.

A road division has been set up in the Ministry of Households, which is responsible for this part of the customs duties.

Every year, the money collected was given to the merchants who built the road, until the money was paid.

The other fifty percent, part of which was handed over to the imperial court, and the other part was used for the maintenance of the road.

Second, only with the permission of the imperial court, post stations could be set up on both sides of the cement official road for travelers to rest and sell goods such as dry food and water.

The first batch of post stations were handed over to the merchants who built the road, and the court did not take a penny of the profits, but the period of operation was only ten years.

After ten years, the merchants who built the road could choose to pay a sum of money and continue to operate, or they could choose to abandon the business and the court would choose the right businessman.

Third, the children of road builders can apply to the imperial court to participate in the imperial examination. ”

As soon as this remark came out.

The hundred officials erupted into a burst of heated discussions.

"The cost of cement official road construction is high, and it is understandable to give some benefits to businessmen, but this third point, the children of road builders can participate in the imperial examination, whether it is not suitable."

"Merchants are the end of the four people, merchants and their children are not allowed to participate in the imperial examination, let alone enter the official ranks, this is the rule of the ancestors, how can it be easily changed!"

"The Ronin Who Started from Douluo"

"Valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce has been the case since ancient times, so why did Fang Xiang break the law of his ancestors."

"The establishment of tariffs has already ensured that the merchants who build the roads will recover their costs, and letting them operate the post stations will make them profitable, and in my opinion, these two points are sufficient, so why should there be a third point."

"Fang Xiang is doing this, I'm afraid it has a deep meaning."

Obviously.

Many officials were very dissatisfied with the fact that the children of merchants could participate in the imperial examination.

It's just that.

Fang Xiu sat in this position, what he did and what he didn't do, not to satisfy the hundred officials.

In the case of lagging behind in productivity.

Agriculture is a top priority.

There is nothing wrong with valuing agriculture and suppressing business.

However, as technological innovation increases productivity, it is essential to reduce the burden on merchants.

The country must prosper and the society must prosper.

Scholars, farmers, industrialists, and merchants are all indispensable.

There is no work, there is no stability, there is no work, there is no wealth, and there is no business.

This is Fang Xiu's philosophy.

As for whether the hundred officials and gentry accepted it, Fang Xiu didn't care.

Thus.

I heard the discussion of the hundred officials.

Fang Xiu didn't refute, just looked around, a cold light burst out in his eyes, and he said coldly: "This is the opinion of the true appearance, which of you agrees with it and who opposes it?" ”

The voice fell.

The atmosphere instantly fell silent.

The hundred officials noticed Fang Xiu's eyes and looked at each other, and no one dared to object for a while.

When Wu Mingkong saw this scene, his mood suddenly became a little complicated.

As long as the strength is strong enough, it can crush all obstacles.

This can be regarded as a vivid lesson that Fang Xiu gave her.

She thought so.

I heard Qin Xingyan's voice suddenly sound.

"It is worthy of Fang Xiang, the method proposed, the lower officials can't find a little loophole!"

Qin Xingyan had a flattering smile on his old face: "Xia Guan completely agrees with Fang Xiang and contracts out the roads of the state capitals!" ”

Someone took the lead.

The members of the party spoke one after another:

"In the Northern Expedition to Zhou, although a batch of money and grain was donated, there was no shortage of rich businessmen and tycoons among the people, and they would definitely be able to come up with the money to build roads! This method is really wonderful! I have to agree! ”

When the rest of the officials saw this scene, although they were dissatisfied with the last article, they did not dare to have any objections, and saluted one after another:

"The ministers seconded it!"

Seeing this, Fang Xiu looked around and said leisurely:

"Since there is no objection, the method of building the road will be done according to what the prime minister says."

After a pause, he added:

"The prime minister invested 200,000 taels to contract Chang'an City and the surrounding roads."

"The rest of the roads are divided by the Ministry of Industry according to the state capital, according to the cost of cement and sand and gravel, and the silver that needs to be consumed is counted, and handed over to the Ministry of Households, which then issues a notice to recruit contractors."

When Qin Xingyan and Zhao Zizheng heard this, they no longer hesitated and saluted together:

"Yes! Fang Xiang! ”

The hundred officials stood in place, looking at each other, ready to move.

Although they are not businessmen, they can still scrape together some silver and contract some road sections, which is not a problem.

Although the standard of tariffs has not yet been determined, it is just a post station, and they see the benefits.

If you can contract it, even if you can't earn money, the relevant taxes will be there, at least you won't lose money.

With that in mind.

Someone said: "Fang Xiang, I don't know if Xia Guan can contract the roads in Luonan Mansion and the surrounding areas?" ”

Fang Xiu glanced at him and said coldly:

"How much silver can you come up with?"

The man hesitated: "Xia Guan can take out a maximum of 100,000 taels." ”

Hearing this, Fang Xiu looked at Zhao Zizheng on the side.

Zhao Zizheng hurriedly said: "If Chang'an Mansion needs 100,000 taels, then Luonan Mansion and the surrounding roads will only cost 80,000 taels at most." ”

Get this answer.

Fang Xiu looked at the man, nodded and said, "Yes." ”

The man's face showed excitement, and he hurriedly saluted: "Xie Fangxiang!" ”

When the rest of the officials saw this scene, they no longer hesitated, and said one after another:

"Fang Xiang! Xia Guan also wants to contract a distance! ”

"Fang Xiang! There are still 50,000 taels of silver in the ancestral house of Xiaguan, and a section can also be contracted! ”

When Wu Mingkong saw this scene, he was stunned.

She thought.

After the Northern Expedition to raise donations, these officials should not have much silver left in their hands.

Who would have thought.

There are so many people who can come up with so much silver.

It was a reversal of her imagination.

Fang Xiu looked like he had expected it, waved his hand lightly, and said casually: "If you want to contract, go to Qin Xingyan, and finally determine a list and send it to the Heart Cultivation Palace." ”

Qin Xingyan hurriedly said: "Yes! Fang Xiang! ”

Seeing this, all the officials looked at Qin Xingyan, their eyes like wolves and tigers.

Rao is weather-beaten Qin Xingyan, noticing everyone's eyes, couldn't help but be shocked, and hurriedly said: "How much silver is needed for the roads of the state capitals, we have to wait for Zhao Butang to know after the statistics are over."

You will first go back to the yamen of the household department with the official to register, and then the contracted matters will be given priority to you. ”

The voice fell.

The eyes of the hundred officials all fell on the empress.

Seeing this, the empress waved her hand helplessly:

"Let's disperse."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The officials saluted one after another and turned to leave.

Wu Mingkong looked at their backs and didn't know what to say for a while.

After a while, he came back to his senses, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked:

"Why do you always get money from these people?"

Fang Xiu said: "It's very simple, let them see that it is profitable. ”

Wu Mingkong fell into deep thought.

Fang Xiu asked, "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about why the minister can earn silver?" ”

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu and asked curiously, "Why?" ”

Fang Xiu said: "It's very simple, two words, industry and commerce." ”

Wu Mingkong's empty eyes revealed a trace of flickering, and he soon regained his clarity.

"You're trying to say that I should value industry and commerce?"

Fang Xiudao: "Your Majesty should have noticed that the reason why the minister allowed the children of the road builders to participate in the imperial examination was to improve the status of the merchants.

In Chen's view, it is understandable to emphasize agriculture and suppress business, but if you want to make the big cadres rich and strong, you can't do without these businessmen, and at the same time, you can't do without tens of thousands of craftsmen. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, and he muttered to himself:

"Since ancient times, craftsmen and merchants have been ranked in the last two ...... of the four people."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Fang Xiu.

"Since ancient times, it has not necessarily been right."

Wu Mingkong didn't quite agree with Fang Xiu's opinion, but he didn't know how to refute it in a short time, he just said: "Commerce and trade are not beneficial to the country after all, they just harvest the grain grown by the farmers and the prey they hunt at a low price, and then sell it at a high price.

The grain does not increase because it has been resold by them.

The same is true of those goods, which do not become more because they pass through the hands of merchants. ”

It is understandable that the little empress has such thoughts.

After all, that's what she was taught since she was a child.

The increase in social wealth is that the peasant households have planted more acres of land and woven more cloth.

And the merchant just changes what he has from one place to another, and does not create any value.

The problem is, it's not.

It is true that businessmen cannot create direct value, but their existence is indispensable!

Because they can reduce the cost of trade, promote the circulation of goods, and promote the development of manufacturing.

These are their values.

In the case of low productivity, the value of businessmen is not fully reflected.

It's a different story when productivity increases.

Fang Xiu looked at the little empress in front of him and said:

"Your Majesty has never thought that although Shangjia did not grow grain, in the process of harvesting grain, it saved the time of the farmers and freed up more energy for other things."

Wu Mingkong was slightly stunned, and his face was thoughtful.

After a while, he raised his eyes to look at Fang Xiu, and said:

"I don't deny the role of merchants, but there are not too many merchants in the world, and if the people can easily earn silver when they see merchants, who else wants to farm?"

"Besides, you just said that merchants can make time for farmers, and although I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, I also know that the busy time of farming is actually concentrated in those few solar terms.

The rest of the time, they have to bear all kinds of conscription, and even if they have time, what can they do? ”

Fang Xiu said: "Your Majesty thinks where did all the guys in the minister's workshop come from?" ”

Wu Mingkong was slightly stunned and fell silent.

Fang Xiu said again: "There are also those miners, Your Majesty has also seen them, Your Majesty thinks, where did they come from?" ”

Wu Mingkong was silent for a moment and said:

"Well, I'll admit, farmers do have a lot to do when they're free.

However, if all the farmers go to the workshop, or the mine, or become merchants, who will farm the land? ”

After a pause, Zhengse said:

"Agriculture is the foundation of the world, farmland is wasted, and the country will perish!"

Fang Xiu thought for a moment and said:

"Has Your Majesty considered reducing the land tax and raising the commercial tax?"

"In this way, the interests of farmers are guaranteed, and they will not flock to the workshops, mines, ......."

Before he finished speaking, he saw the little empress's little head shaking like a rattle.

"I am not a tyrannical monarch, I also want the people to live a better life, but Tian Fu accounts for almost sixty percent of the income, and in some years, it even reaches seventy percent!"

"The treasury is already empty, and the land endowment has been reduced, so where will the court get the silver."

Speaking of which.

Wu Mingkong's eyes showed a look of determination, looking at Fang Xiu:

"This is at stake in the country!"

"What do you say, I won't lower Tian Fu!"

Fang Xiu saw her menacing appearance, and inexplicably felt a little cute.

Reached out and pinched her little face:

"What the minister said was to reduce the land tax and raise the commercial tax, why did Your Majesty only listen to the first half of the sentence and not hear the second half of the sentence."

Wu Mingkong stretched out his hand and patted his arm, and said angrily:

"Don't bully me!"

After a pause, he added:

"How much commercial taxes can be, and how to raise them, is only a drop in the bucket for the empty treasury."

Hearing this, Fang Xiu raised his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty really thinks so?" ”

Wu Mingkong nodded heavily and said, "Otherwise? ”

Fang Xiu looked at her with a smile and asked, "Your Majesty, has you calculated how much silver Zhenbao Zhai has earned this year?" ”

"Thirteen thousand taels a day, a month is ......"

Wu Mingkong folded his fingers and counted.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu couldn't help but chuckle, held her little hand, and said:

"Don't forget it, the minister told Your Majesty that the total is four million two hundred and twenty-one thousand taels."

Wu Mingkong's eyes widened, and he was a little surprised: "There are so many!" ”

Fang Xiu raised his eyebrows and said, "This is not counting the six or seven million taels of the Liuli Conference. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, his face was thoughtful.

"Four million taels plus six million taels is 10 million taels, not counting customs duties, only counting city taxes, and 20 taxes and one is 500,000 taels."

Counting this, Wu Mingkong's mouth opened slightly, and he couldn't believe it.

A treasure Zhai can contribute 500,000 taels of taxes!

And that's not even counting customs duties, just city taxes!

"There is so much silver in the merchant tax, why have I never paid attention to it before......

After Wu Mingkong calculated the result, he muttered to himself.

Fang Xiu stood beside her and explained, "Actually, there weren't so many before, but after the various commodities of Zhenbao Zhai came out, the business tax has increased significantly. ”

Wu Mingkong was silent for a moment, raised his eyes to look at Fang Xiu, and asked, "How much will the commercial tax be raised to fill the vacancy of Tianfu?" ”

Fang Xiudao: "The minister hasn't calculated it yet, but the minister estimates that if my big cadre's commerce and trade continue to develop, even if I don't raise the commercial tax and only reduce the land tax, next year's annual income will be higher than this year." ”

This answer almost subverted Wu Mingkong's cognition.

She stood there in a daze, her mind blank, unable to speak for a long time.

[Mood +10000]

An icy system prompt sounds.

Fang Xiu reached out and stroked her little head, and chuckled:

"Your Majesty now knows the importance of merchants, right?"

Wu Mingkong pondered for a moment, looked at Fang Xiu with a serious expression, and said:

"If Zhenbao Zhai doesn't have monosodium glutamate, sugar, and glass, he won't be able to earn so much silver.

Even if Zhenbao Zhai protects the formulas of various commodities well, one day, the Wu people and Yan people will develop similar goods, and at that time, what should they do? ”

Fang Xiudao:

"This is the work that the minister just said."

"Sugar is the process, monosodium glutamate is the process, liquor is the process, cement is the process, musket is the process, artillery is the process, glass is the process ......"

"If it weren't for the painstaking efforts of thousands of craftsmen, how could these things have come about?"

"The emergence of sugar, monosodium glutamate, and liquor has enriched the dining table of all people and created great value."

"The emergence of high-quality glass has reduced the price of glass, so that glass can also enter the field of vision of ordinary people, and has brought tens of millions of taels of silver to the ministers.

Not to mention muskets, artillery, and cement, if it weren't for them, my Daqian would still be bullied by the countries, how could it be possible to go north to the Zhou Kingdom!

The progress of technology brings the improvement of value! In this way, we will promote the prosperity of commerce and trade and affect all aspects of the cadres.

From agriculture, to the economy, to the military, and finally to the daily lives of ordinary people.

Therefore, the minister said at the beginning that industry and commerce are as important as Shinong!

Shinong industry and commerce, there should not be a distinction between high and low!

In order to prevent businessmen from becoming dominant, it is understandable to take some measures to curb them, but we must grasp the degree, otherwise it will hinder the development of our great cadres! ”

These words are loud, reasonable, and convincing.

At this moment.

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu in front of him, and suddenly understood what it was, listening to your words is better than reading ten years.

What Fang Xiu said today, she had never seen it in books.

The influence of craftsmen on merchants, and the influence of merchants on farmers......

She had never thought of these things before.

If Fang Xiu hadn't told her, she was afraid that she would never have thought of these things in her life.

The so-called Daigo empowerment is nothing more than that.

Fang Xiu saw that Wu Mingkong no longer refuted, but looked like he was deep in thought.

didn't say more, swallowed his saliva, and said helplessly:

"I don't know how long it has been since I've said so much."

"Today, I understand what it means to have a dry mouth."

Wu Mingkong recovered a little from his trance, and when he heard this, he glanced at him.

After a moment's hesitation, he walked over to him.

Starry eyes looked at him, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.

A moment later.

The two slowly separated.

Wu Mingkong, who was dressed in a dragon robe, had a pretty face crimson, and his eyes were covered with a layer of mist.

is obviously extremely shy in his heart, but he pretends to be light-hearted.

He asked casually, "Do you still think it's dry?" ”

Fang Xiu looked at the touching little empress, suddenly stretched out his hand, picked her up horizontally, and walked towards the palace.

"You're crazy! And there are others! Let it go! ”

Wu Mingkong's small pink fist landed on Fang Xiu's chest like raindrops.

Fang Xiu didn't care and continued to walk forward.

Seeing that he was about to walk to the palace gate.

Wu Mingkong's face was as red as if it was dripping blood, and he couldn't bear it anymore.

Facing Fang Xiu's chest.

Whimper is a mouthful.

"Let me go!"

"Otherwise, I'll fight with you!"

This little girl is really ruthless!

Fang Xiu was in pain and put her down.

Wu Mingkong's eyes widened, panting as he glared at Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu covered his chest and said, "Your Majesty is so ruthless!" ”

"Who told you to bully me!"

Wu Mingkong crossed his hands on his hips and said angrily: "In broad daylight, Lang Lang Qiankun, if people see me lying in your arms, what else will I do as this emperor!" ”

Fang Xiu said: "The minister thinks that if people can see it, His Majesty's throne will be more stable. ”

Hear this.

Wu Mingkong was speechless for a while.

After a while, they all mouthed and hummed:

"I don't care, I am not allowed to bully me in front of outsiders until I am justified."

Fang Xiu said: "What about Lin Wan'er? ”

Wu Mingkong said: "She is not an outsider. ”

Fang Xiu: "......"

There was a moment of silence.

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu, sighed leisurely, and said:

"I know what you just said, it makes sense."

"But my mind is messed up right now, and I want to go back and rest for a while."

Fang Xiu looked at her, hesitated, and asked:

"Do you need to be accompanied by a courtier?"

Wu Mingkong thought for a while and said, "Forget it, you will definitely take advantage of the danger of others and bully me." ”

Fang Xiu: "......"

Unexpectedly.

He is an upright gentleman, and in the eyes of the little empress, he is actually this kind of image!

"The minister will send His Majesty back to the palace."

Fang Xiu's words were gentle and gentle.

Wu Mingkong nodded: "Hmm." ”

The voice fell.

The two walked side by side and walked towards the palace gate.

in the Royal Palace.

The ancient trees are towering, the green trees are shady, the red walls and yellow tiles, and the gold is brilliant.

Fang Xiu and Wu Mingkong stepped on the bluestone bricks, strolling along, and suddenly felt extremely peaceful.

Neither of them spoke, just walked along the road.

I don't know how long it took.

Wu Mingkong raised his eyes, and suddenly found that he had come to the door of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

I don't know why.

I always felt that the time I spent with Fang Xiu was very short.

Every time I don't feel good, it's time to separate again.

At a certain moment, she even had the idea of not wanting anything and going to live a peaceful life of coarse tea and rice with Fang Xiu.

Of course, it's only for a moment.

As a hard-working gentleman.

The little empress clearly knows that there are some roads that can only be walked by herself.

There are some decisions that you can only make on your own.

Valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce is the foundation of the country, and easy changes will inevitably cause turmoil and leave an infamy in the history books.

But.

After Fang Xiu's analysis.

She clearly realized that Shang Jia was not as useless as she imagined.

Of course.

Most importantly, she believed that Fang Xiu must have his own reasons for improving the status of the merchants!

Wu Mingkong stood at the door of the Heart Cultivation Palace, looked at Fang Xiu, waved his hand, and said seriously: "There will be a farewell after a thousand miles, Aiqing retreat!" ”

Fang Xiu was a little speechless, and reached out and knocked her little head.

Wu Mingkong stretched out his hand to cover his head, glared at Fang Xiu viciously, and said angrily:

"Traitor, fuck off!"

[Mood +2000]

Comfortable.

Fang Xiu smiled and bowed.

"The minister retired."

With that, turn around and leave.

Wu Mingkong stood in place, looking at his back in a daze.

The tall body, in front of the empty palace, looks lonely, and there is an indescribable feeling, like a warrior who is moving forward with a load, moving forward.

Wu Mingkong just looked at him like this, and there was an emotion spreading in his heart.

Minutes and seconds passed.

The figure faded away and was about to disappear from sight.

Suddenly.

Fang Xiu stopped and turned his head to look in the direction of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

The shadow stood in place, although it was impossible to see the face, but the dragon robe looked so dazzling.

Thousands of steps apart.

The gazes of the two seemed to penetrate the distance and collided together.

Look at each other and smile.

Separate from each other.

Wu Mingkong turned around and returned to the Heart Cultivation Palace, sat on the dragon chair, and suddenly felt a lot better in his heart.

In the cold heights, there was a person who was by her side from beginning to end.

Thinking about it like this, throughout the ages, I am afraid that there will be no luckier emperor than her......

Come to think of this.

Wu Mingkong's pretty face showed a happy smile, looked at Lin Wan'er on the side, and ordered:

"Fetch the wine, I will get drunk today."

Lin Wan'er was slightly stunned, and didn't understand why His Majesty, who rarely drank alcohol, suddenly wanted to get drunk and rest.

Nevertheless, it is still answered:

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After saluting, turn and leave.

A moment later, a pot of wine arrived.

Wu Mingkong glanced at it and asked, "Is it Yin Renju's wine?" ”

Lin Wan'er shook her head and said, "Back to Your Majesty, Yin Renju's wine is too strong, and the slave is afraid that after you drink it, you will feel uncomfortable." ”

Wu Mingkong said: "I want Yin Renju's wine today." ”

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er hesitated: "Your Majesty, is Fang Xiang bullying you again?" ”

When she left the palace just now, she didn't follow, so she didn't know what was going on.

Wu Mingkong said: "Do you have to drink when you are uncomfortable?" ”

Lin Wan'er hurriedly said: "That's not what the slave meant. ”

Wu Mingkong knew that she was worried about herself, and waved her hand and said, "I just want to take advantage of the pleasure, have a drink or two, don't think too much, and go to the bar." ”

Lin Wan'er responded: "Yes, Your Majesty!" ”

After a while, he took Yin Renju's wine.

Wu Mingkong poured himself a cup, sniffed it, frowned slightly, and said in his heart: It seems to be a little strong, otherwise you still don't drink it?

Thinking like this, as soon as he turned his head, he saw Lin Wan'er's eyes that saw through everything.

Suddenly came a temper.

Isn't it just a glass of wine, what's the big deal.

Drink it!

Wu Mingkong thought so, took a deep breath, picked up the wine cup, and drank it all!

"This wine...... Nice"

Visible to the naked eye.

Wu Mingkong's pretty face turned crimson, poured himself another glass, and drank it all again.

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er opened her eyes wide, her mouth slightly open, and her face was surprised.

Last time in Yin Renju, His Majesty only drank one drink, and it became like that.

This time, I drank two glasses, but I was able to pay it back.

"Your Majesty!"

Lin Wan'er looked anxious, and stepped forward to take a look at the situation of the empress.

The next second.

I heard a bang.

The empress's little head smashed on the dragon eucalyptus without warning.

Half in the bag.