The Prodigal Son’s Happy Life - Chapter 46

[Chapter 46 The Way to Safeguard the Country]

Yangxin Hall, Nuan Pavilion.

Several eunuchs placed the papers submitted by the Qinjun Mansion on their desks.

The Superintendent of Ceremonies printed the eunuch’s seal, and Liu Cheng bowed and said, “Your Majesty, the proofreading paper you ordered has been delivered.”

“I saw it.”

Emperor Chu took an article from his desk, glanced at it, and frowned slightly.

After a long time, he said: “Yes, the running script is quite correct.”

After saying that, he put it aside casually.

These noble children have been well clothed and well-fed since they were young. They are considered good if they can read and write fluently.

After reading several articles in succession, Emperor Chu’s brows gradually wrinkled.

Although these are the sons of nobles, they are all after the founding of the Chu Kingdom, and most of the elders in the family have also made meritorious deeds.

I thought I could learn something by being influenced by what I heard and saw, but I didn’t expect that

Emperor Chu sighed, put down the paper in his hand, and rubbed his brow.

Liu Cheng, who was waiting on the side, hurriedly handed over a cup of warm tea and said: “Your Majesty, you have been watching for half an hour. The dragon body is the most important thing. You can take a rest.”

The current emperor is a wise king. Since he came to the throne, he has been diligent in government affairs. , all day long.

After more than twenty years, my body has been getting worse day by day.

As Emperor Chu’s personal chamberlain, Liu Cheng saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart, thinking about Emperor Chu’s body almost all the time.

Everything he has comes from the gift of Emperor Chu. If Emperor Chu disappears, his existence will be meaningless.

Emperor Chu took the tea cup, took a sip, and placed it on the desk.

“There are two articles left. I will rest after reading them.”

After saying that, he picked up the two remaining articles and read them line by line.

After a moment, Emperor Chu’s eyes showed deep disappointment.

Putting down the article, he smiled to himself.

I am old and confused.

The important ministers of the cabinet have been discussing for half a year, but they have not yet been able to resolve the major military affairs.

I actually pinned my hopes on a group of young men.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chu smiled.

Knowing that he has gone too far, he has no hope.

Pushing the last article aside, he waved his hand for the eunuch to put it away.

Just as he was about to get up, his eyes glanced at him.

After seeing the beginning of the article clearly, I suddenly felt refreshed.

He quickly picked up the article and squinted his eyes slightly.

At the beginning of this article, it is divided into three parts.

How to determine the southwest, how to stabilize the northwest, and how to level the grassland

are clear and thoughtful, and there are many words in them that are unheard of and unseen.

He suddenly became interested and read it carefully.

The first part of the article is about how to determine the southwest. Three methods are proposed.

Tweet favors, trade tea and horses, change the land and return to the current.

Needless to say, since the Taizu period, when the seven southwest states were included in the territory of Dachu, they have tried their best to implement this policy.

But it is difficult to implement.

In the previous dynasty, in order to appease the natives, the imperial court established Jisi Prefecture and conferred many hereditary chieftains in the southwest for nearly three hundred years.

Why do we have to extend our favor now?

Although those chieftains have not read the Four Books and Five Classics and do not know how to choose words and sentences, they are not stupid. This move greatly weakens their strength, so of course they will not agree.

However, the focus of this article is not on the word “extension of grace”. It is just a cursory mention. The real measures are later. The

trade between tea and

horses is the means, and the purpose is to change the soil and return to local people.

The terrain of the Chu State is mainly composed of plains and mountains, which does not produce horses. However, the northern grasslands where horses are produced are ambitious and eyeing the Chu State.

In the past, the court had to pay a huge price in exchange for a good horse from the northern grasslands.

Because the trade between the two sides was mainly copper coins, and copper coins were the main raw material for casting weapons.

The grassland tribes used this to develop their military power and gradually became stronger, posing a great threat to the imperial court.

If from now on, the imperial court officially prohibits the use of copper coins to buy horses, and instead uses cloth, tea, medicinal materials, etc. for barter, this threat can be greatly reduced.

The grassland tribes must have objections at the beginning, and may even cut off trade between the two sides, but

tea is their daily necessity, and the grassland does not produce tea. If things go on like this, they will definitely be the first to be unable to withstand the pressure.

Trading tea for horses not only met military needs, but also supplied the southwest.

The southwest is mountainous and has a harsh climate. Tea can detoxify and eliminate diseases, relieve greasiness and aid digestion.

Therefore, their demand for tea is no less than that of the northern grasslands.

For other products such as silk, cloth, and ironware, Tusi cannot be self-sufficient and has to rely on the mainland.

Over time, the tea-horse exchange trade would mean that the imperial court had grasped the lifeblood of the chieftains. When the time comes, the effect of reforming the native land and returning it to the local people will be significant.

One article, half worth it, solved two major problems that puzzled the court.

Emperor Chu was so excited that he slapped the table: “Wonderful, wonderful, haha.”

These days, he has been thinking about the southwest and grassland issues day and night.

He was anxious and almost sick with worry.

Now that we have a solution, how can we not be excited and excited?

“I’m happy. I want to have a drink today. By the way, bring me whatever is left of the wine Yan’er sent me.”

Emperor Chu put down the article. , couldn’t help laughing.

This was the first time Liu Cheng saw Emperor Chu smiling so heartily, and he couldn’t help but smile, and said, “Your Highness the Princess’s wine is kept in the imperial kitchen. I will go get it now.”

“Go.”

Emperor Chu waved his hand.

Liu Cheng hurriedly bowed and excused himself, and went to get some wine.

After he left, Emperor Chu was the only one left in Nuan Pavilion.

Unable to contain the excitement in his heart, he stood up and walked a few steps in the Nuan Pavilion. His enthusiasm subsided slightly before he sat down again.

Picking up the article he put down, Emperor Chu continued to read it, more seriously and carefully than before.

Reading it word by word, his expression became more and more excited.

Neither I nor the civil and military officials thought of

this method of alienation .

“This little guy is really a genius.”

Emperor Chu said to himself: “The tribes on the grassland are fighting against each other. If they trade with the Wanyan tribe and the Agu tribe, they will have salt, iron and food, and they can easily contain them. Live in the Qiyan tribe.

When the time comes, we, the great Chu, will be able to benefit from the chaos among the tribes, and the worries of the grassland will be solved!”

Emperor Chu put down the article and let out a long sigh of relief.

There is such a talented person among the great nobles of Chu. As long as he is cultivated a little, given time, he will be able to assist the prince and stabilize the country

.

Emperor Chu was startled for a moment, and then a look of pain appeared in the depths of his eyes.

My prince, the loyal prince who only thought about the people is gone.

At this time, Liu Cheng had already walked in holding a small jar of wine.

“Your Majesty, the wine has been brought.”

Emperor Chu concealed the pain in his eyes, calmed down, and ordered: “Drink some wine.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Liu Cheng opened the wine jar and poured a little into the jade cup. .

In an instant, a strong aroma of wine spread.

Even people who have never drank wine know that this wine is definitely good just by smelling it.

Emperor Chu smelled the aroma of wine and his throat couldn’t help but twitch.

He raised the wine glass, took a sip, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed: “Good wine!”

I don’t know who could make the wine so rich and mellow.

Only such a good wine can be worthy of such a good article

(End of Chapter)