The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 704
There are few people on the sandy side of the lone tree, and if you want to go, you will be worried about the evening clock.

The wild springs have invaded several places, and if you don't meet mountain monks, you don't know who to ask.

——"Fude Shaji Road Sending Cong Shuxiang" Wei Yingwu (Tang Dynasty)

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After the Baiyu pillow case came to an end, Bai Fu began to think about the mode of governing Chang'an.

Xiong Badou's explicit and profound truth gave Bai Fu a lot of inspiration.Bai Fu decided to use the alley of Pingkang Fang as a pilot project. If it is done well, several squares can be expanded; if the pilot effect is not good, it will be closed immediately to minimize the loss.

Bai Fu approached Xiong Badou and Zhang Qiuqiongyu, the three discussed repeatedly and drew up several plans.

If it is to be implemented, the strength of the Jinwu Guard alone is not enough, and the support of the Jingzhao Mansion must also be obtained.Bai Fu made frequent visits to explain the feasibility of his plan to Jing Zhao Yin and Liu Yan.

Liu Yan was moved by Bai Fu's enthusiasm and patiently listened to Bai Fu's opinions and suggestions.

Although Bai Fu's plan is too radical, he is the future son-in-law after all, and he has won the favor and trust of the emperor; only one workshop is used as a pilot, the spread is small, and there will be no chaos...

Liu Yan weighed the pros and cons, and decided to join forces with Bai Fu to govern Chang'an.

In the past, when it came to governing Chang'an, Jing Zhaoyin had only one idea: use heavy codes in troubled times, and harsh punishments and laws, so that people dare not commit crimes.

When it comes to the level of county lieutenants and guards, it is even more difficult.There are more and more rules and stricter measures.

Not only the common people suffer unspeakably, but even princes, nobles and court officials are often harassed and at a loss as to what to do.

Different from the strict plan in the past, Bai Fu's idea is not to be strict, but to be lenient and keep loosening.Rest with the people and rule by doing nothing.

The Jinwu Guard and the Jingzhao Mansion have joined forces to keep Chang'an in a relaxed and proper state, with an unhurried rhythm.Both the officials and the common people are mentally relaxed.

The Jinwu Guard and the Jingzhao Mansion have relaxed the control over the common people, allowing the common people to set up stalls in front of their homes and break through the walls to open shops; they can freely sell handicrafts without reporting to the Jingzhao Mansion; Pay the corresponding taxes.

The common people are blooming with all kinds of flowers, trying their best to attract customers:

Those who are good at cooking will carry burdens and walk around the streets, frying fried dough sticks, pancakes, and pulling noodles; Insoles, sugar blowers...

For a time, small vendors in Chang'an sprung up like mushrooms after a spring rain, all over the streets and alleys.As long as it is what the common people want, can make, and is patronized by customers, the neighborhood has everything that one expects to find.

The daily-use gadgets produced by these folk handicraft workshops immediately attracted the attention of rich households and merchants in Chang'an.In their eyes, these items are not expensive, but very practical, so they donate their pockets one after another and add them to their homes.

For a time, the seller benefits, the buyer benefits, the goods and the money are paid, and everyone gets what they need.

Don't underestimate these various street vendors. They not only provide food and clothing for a family, curb the soaring prices, but also fundamentally improve the public security in Chang'an.

Most of the people in Chang'an City do not have land, so they can only earn their living by helping others and doing odd jobs in shops.Even if I have a bit of craftsmanship, I want to start a business, but I can't afford the rent of the shop, so I have to give up.

Once the price of food soars, and people get seriously ill, the normally well-off family will immediately fall into trouble, and even face the disaster of extinction.

Kinder people can only live on a tight diet.When they couldn't survive, they had to sell their sons and daughters; those who were more daring joined bandits, burned, killed, looted, and provoked trouble.

Leaving a way for the people to survive will cut off the hidden dangers of Chang'an security from the root.

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In addition, Jinwuwei and Jingzhaofu also left room for underground gangs, tacitly allowing them to operate within a certain range.

Bai Fu adopted Xiong Badou's advice and transformed the Colosseum into an arena for gladiators to fight.

Since it is forbidden to fight between humans and animals, it is forbidden to kill opponents.The arena has changed from underground to above ground and is operated openly.

Many traditional casinos have also joined in, partnering with underground gangs to create new forms of gambling.

Bai Fu's old friend, Bei Hai, the leader of the gang, Jia Chang, gave Bai Fu enough face, so he also joined in and devoted himself wholeheartedly.

Other arenas are indoors, either simple and plain, or magnificent.Only the arena of the Beihai Gang is set outdoors.

The Beihai gang is rich and powerful, and their actions are generous.Big money turned a polo field into an arena.Gladiators can not only fight hand to hand, but also fight on horseback.

High stakes, uncapped rewards, chances of becoming famous in one battle, and safe competition rules not only attracted gladiators from Chang'an, but also attracted people from Persia, Dashi, Huihe, Turks, Khitan, Bohai, Silla and other countries. warriors.

The superb martial arts, superb equestrian skills, and precise shooting skills of both sides in the competition... attracted countless admiring eyes.The best in the arena, gain both fame and fortune, rise to fame, and have unlimited scenery.

Casinos, arenas, and underground organizations that train gladiators make a lot of money.

The underground organization discovered that training gladiators to be cold-blooded and ruthless killers is not as good as training them to be charismatic kings, and can earn high profits.

Just like the leader on the court, he has the halo of a king.In addition to profiting from polo matches, they can also speak for related merchants, support their business, and earn a lot of money.

Killer organizations such as "Yasha" have changed their inhumane training methods in the past, changed their minds, and re-behaved.

Due to the legal operation and huge profits, even the famous sect near Chang'an took action, letting their disciples fight as gladiators to practice martial arts and earn huge profits.

All of a sudden, celebrities and nobles flocked to the arena headed by the Beihai Gang, and even Emperor Suzong came here admiringly.

Guo Ziyi was ordered to accompany Suzong.

After watching several matches, Suzong asked, "Ling Gong, what do you think?"

Guo Ziyi said: "The Underground Colosseum was introduced to Chang'an by Daqin and other Western countries. Although bloody and cruel, but because of the huge profits, it has been banned repeatedly.

General Bai's move is like Dayu's control of the flood, changing from blocking to dredging, and following the trend.

It not only ensures that the participants will benefit from it, but also limits the fighting to a certain range. The competition is exciting, but it is far from bloody. Like polo, it can be popular among ordinary people.

The reason why the rebels are strong is that the Hu soldiers grew up on horseback and are skilled in pommel horses.Most of the soldiers of the Tang army were peasants.It takes a long time of training to become a qualified fighter.

Nowadays, with constant wars, the Tang army needs to replenish a large number of soldiers.With the emergence of the arena, part of the task of cultivating fighters was distributed to the Jianghu gangs, which relieved the pressure on the Ministry of War;

The participation of Hu people's gladiators such as Daqin and Persia allowed us to see the superb equestrian skills and advanced horse fighting weapons of Hu people's warriors, which provided a reference plan for training Tang army cavalry;

In addition, the horses of the Hu people's gladiators are all BMW horses from Daqin, Dashi, Persia and other places, with pure blood and hard to find.It just happened to take the opportunity to transform the bloodline of the Great Tang war horse.

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In short, in the view of the general, the emergence of the horse fighting arena has made a great contribution to the transformation of the Tang army.

General Bai has far-reaching thoughts and hard work, which can be said to be a great achievement. "

With a long beard in his hand, Suzong looked at the jubilant crowd in the arena, deeply convinced.

(End of this chapter)