Chapter 16 The world is bustling for profit
Liu Che was not very happy at this time, Dong Zhuo was in a mess in this palace city, and most of the treasures were also looted by him.
Although Liu Che ordered a search for the night, he didn't catch the damn Dong thief, so he must have escaped from the city.
"Successfully taking Luoyang City is not a waste of my hard work. With this as the cornerstone to stabilize the rear, it can be regarded as having the qualifications to compete with the overlords of the world. ”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che sat on the couch, one hand gently tapped on the side,
"Today, I need to quickly issue the emperor's edict and stabilize my foundation as soon as possible before I can command the heroes."
In front of him, a token floated silently above a low pillar, emitting a faint light.
This token is the foundation of the entire Luoyang City, and only the owner of this Luoyang City can have the city lord's order.
Whoever holds this city lord's decree can truly hold the entire city in his hands.
Unlike other tokens, each piece of the City Lord's Order, after landing, can no longer be moved.
Huo Quzhi held the plum blossom gun with one hand and protected Emperor Wu's side.
He looked at the contemplative Emperor Wu and said in a scoundrel manner,
"Brother Che, why is it just the two of us in the Han Dynasty, although Xuande and the others are also loyal to the Han family, but after all, they are not people of the same era as us, Brother Guang, Brother Yafu, where have they gone?"
"Don't worry, after I issue the emperor's edict, Li Guang and others will definitely come to us."
Emperor Wu smiled, "We will soon be able to regain the divine power of the Great Han." ”
Although he said this, he was a little uncertain in his heart:
After all, there are so many heroes in the world, and there are naturally a lot of places for good ministers and military generals, and they are not good monarchs, and now on the surface of power, Han is the weakest in the three parties of Qin, Han and Tang.
This time the war to clear and take this Luoyang has already caused the Han financial deficit, if it is not for the fact that Dongcheng is still intact, Luoyang will rely on this, but there will also be a chance to rise.
I have to rest for a while......
"Your Majesty, it's time to ascend to the early court."
The voice of an old eunuch came from outside the door.
"Okay,"
Emperor Wu stood up,
"Let's go, go sick, our new era has begun."
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"Rise to the ——!!"
In the palace, the military generals stood in two columns, and Emperor Wu Liu Che walked out of the side of the palace unhurriedly and sat on the throne.
"Everyone, you have worked hard! After three days, I will issue an imperial edict and reward me for my meritorious service! ”
Emperor Wu said in a deep voice, which made the generals below all feel uplifted.
"Until then, we have to deal with all the remaining matters, and now, there is something to do."
The people below were already impatient, and a man who looked like a civil official walked out of the ranks and bowed slightly:
"Your Majesty, the tyranny of Dong thieves has made the people in Luoyang City miserable, and we still need to quickly establish our prestige, conform to the will of the people, recuperate, and put the reconstruction of Luoyang in the first place."
"The few people know that the order has been issued to the tuntian, and the three armies should fully participate in production, restore the people's livelihood as soon as possible, and leave only one-tenth as a guard to deal with the security of the city."
"Your Majesty is wise, but Wechen suggested that we still need to ......"
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"Your Majesty, after many days of fighting, the treasury is empty, and the vacancy must be filled as soon as possible."
"Most of the nobles and wealthy merchants in the city fled, and there were many gold and silver treasures left, and the three of Xuande led their troops to search for them several times; If they did not escape, let them pay for the food and money first, and leave an IOU, and wait for ten times to be returned in the future. ”
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In the main hall, the ministers spoke one after another, and Emperor Wu proposed solutions or countermeasures one by one.
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"Your Majesty, please see a rich businessman outside the palace who calls himself Fang Yi."
Fang Yi?
The military generals of Wenchen turned their heads one after another,
The intelligence of the coalition forces is not vegetarian, and they naturally know this wealthy businessman in Dongcheng who is 'in Dong Ying's heart is in Han'.
“...... Permit. ”
"Xuan, Fang Yi will see you-"
Fang Yi stepped on the steps step by step and walked into the hall. All eyes were cast, staring at this outsider.
Emperor Wu was not angry and arrogant, and asked in a deep voice:
"Your Highness, why are you here?"
"The bustle of the world is all for profit, and the temples and fly camps are all famous,"
Fang Yi stood up, bent down and bowed, and then puffed up his chest,
"Fang Yi is here for fame and fortune."
Fame?
Everyone looked at the arrogant boy in front of them strangely, and didn't say a word.
Huo Quzhi, who was standing beside Emperor Wu, suddenly raised his eyebrows: "Hey, buddy, you are the rich merchant who put grain to stop the fire in Dongcheng?" ”
Fang Yi arched his hand: "General Huo, it's right down."
Liu Che stood up from the throne and raised his hand: "Fame and fortune, don't you already have it, why are you still here?" ”
"Your Majesty said with a smile, since I am here to meet the saint, how can I be a person who covets such a small profit in front of me?"
Fang Yi smiled slightly,
"Today, under the group of heroes, competing for deer, frequent expeditions, strong is strong, weak is dead, in this era, how can you be a couple? Your Majesty is the lord of talents, and you should understand that only by seizing the opportunity at this moment, conquering all directions, and expanding your territory, can you firmly occupy the top of the world in the future. ”
Emperor Wu frowned slightly, and replied: "I know this truth, but if I don't stabilize the foundation and rush to make progress, I will only kill myself faster." The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first, don't you know? ”
"That's why I'm here,"
Fang Yi took a step forward and said without blushing and heartbeat:
"Since Your Majesty understands the truth, then I will make a long story short, I Fang Yi, who has grown up in Luoyang for generations, and now there are fights all over the place, Luoyang has been plagued by the rebellious minister and thief Dong Zhuo to such a point, I am very sad and crying, and I am haggard at night, and I can't sleep."
He pointed to the dark circles he had developed from staying up late yesterday, which was also part of his plan.
"Fortunately, Your Majesty has put down the rebellion, I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I finally hope to get Mingjun, so I am willing to share my worries for Your Majesty, so I have a secret letter, please look at Your Majesty."
Fang Yi raised his hands and showed the letter paper he had held in his hand for a long time.
On the letterhead, it was written how Fang Yi had taken the risk to protect Dongcheng in the past few days, relying on Lu Bu's deterrence to rob the rich and help the poor (of course, he helped himself more) and how he had already captured Dong Zhuo in his mansion.
"Oh? Sharing worries for the outnumbered? ”
Emperor Wu squinted his eyes and motioned for the eunuch to take the secret letter.
But for a moment, after he finished reading, the corners of his mouth suddenly rose, and he laughed a few times, "Good, good!" ”
This made the other courtiers of His Royal Highness confused for a while, and it was rare for them to see Emperor Wu so excited about his gaffe.
"So you're determined to work for me?"
Emperor Wu calmed down and looked at Fang Yi appreciatively,
"The widow has always rewarded and punished clearly, and if you have made such a great achievement, the widow will reward you well, say, what do you want?"
Fang Yi arched his hand and said: "Since I grew up in Luoyang, how can I bear to let it fall down, I just want to get an official position in Luoyang City here from Your Majesty, and contribute to the reconstruction." ”
What he said was very good, and it didn't seem to be asking for much, but Fang Yi knew very well that he had come to Emperor Wu to ask for merit and reward, even if Emperor Wu was in the way of face, he would definitely not treat him lightly.
Everyone in the hall was stunned, followed by a lot of noise, sighing, and even pointed at Fang Yi and said:
"Boy, you don't know how thick the sky is, what kind of ability or merit do you want to take on a big responsibility?"
"Your Majesty already knows the skills and merits, and when it comes to rewarding meritorious deeds, he will naturally list them one by one."
Fang Yi seemed to be talking to himself, and he didn't even shift his gaze.
"Boy, don't be too arrogant, this is not for you to laugh at."
"You don't have to be the first to take the lead, young people are not arrogant, so are they still called young people? We still let His Majesty decide. ”
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"Good!"
When everyone was in turmoil, Martial Emperor Liu Che suddenly slapped the table, signaled to stop arguing, and then said:
"Go to the sick, you go with Fang Qing, if he really catches Dong Zhuo, bring him back quickly!"
"What? Dong Zhuo was actually caught by this kid? ”
"How is that possible? The same aborigines, how dare he attack the Destiny of Heaven? ”
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Everyone in the audience was shocked and silent.
Fang Yi looked at this scene, and after bowing in return, he grinned:
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"