The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 694 Prosperity
After a while, Le Wu suddenly raised his head, "Master, what is a good person?"

Monk Wude said: "From a small point of view, many acts of kindness such as helping the poor, respecting the elderly, etc. can be called good people. From a large point of view, those who help the community, save all living beings, and promote righteousness are also good people. .”

Yue Wu whispered, "Then the emperor is a good man?"

Wu De said: "As far as the Great Song Dynasty is concerned, yes."

……

The time rolled to the end of April.

Within the Dongsha Islands, the South Ring Island, the North Ring Island and the Crescent Island are very lively.

Firecrackers incessantly.

Since then, countless pirates have untied their weapons and looked at the big bazaar on the island covered with red banners, red lanterns and other things.

The big bazaars on these islands have their shares.

They didn't understand the word "shares", but Comforter Liu had already said that they would all share in the profits of the island market in the future.

That's enough.

Moreover, the two leaders Hong Niangzi and Liu Dao Wang made an oath in public, and they didn't think it would deceive them.

Now, in the eyes of everyone, the big markets on the islands are finally going to open together.

Liu Anfu and the generals of Guangnan West Road were presided over on each island.

Many merchants from coastal areas, Liuqiu, Mayi and other countries arrived early, all carrying large ships of goods, ready to trade in the market.

They had received letters from the pirates a long time ago, and they didn't dare to lose face.

Moreover, although the market requires a commission, it is not as harsh as the pirate Men Yanguo's hair-plucking, and they no longer have to worry about their lives, which is also a great thing for them.

Compared with the profits that can be obtained from sea transactions, the customs duties and commissions paid are really nothing.

So after the sound of rumbling firecrackers, the bazaar officially opened, and many vendors flocked to rent stalls and shops with better locations in the bazaar.

Some are short-term leases, and some are rich and powerful, even if they rent, they will sign a contract for several years.

The bazaar has just started, and there is a trend of making money day by day.

Countless gold and silver were handed over by the rich merchants to the officials in charge of the operation of the market, and then they were gathered in the hands of Hong Niangzi and Liu Xikuang respectively.

Hong Niangzi has diabolos under her command, and Liu Xikuang has no shortage of dog-headed masters under her command.These masters may not be considered great talents, but they can always count.

When night fell, the Dongsha Islands quietly quieted down.Excited laughter came from the Xinjian government office where Hong Niangzi and Liu Xikang lived.

This was the first day, and the rent and tariffs they collected were worth less than half of the money used to build the market.

However, comfort envoy Liu and the generals also declared that all the money belonged to them.The entire Dongsha Islands are tax-free for three years.

This does not mean that all the money will fall into the pockets of everyone in the Dongsha Islands.

And the money used to build the market was eventually obtained by the people on the island.

These two incomes were already better than what they had gained from plundering for more than half a year.

It was also at this time that Hong Niangzi and Liu Xikang realized that making money can be so easy.Naturally, he was extremely lucky in his heart when he surrendered to Zhao Dongting.

So far, the two of them are convinced by Zhao Dongting.The Dongsha Islands can also truly be said to be the territory of the Great Song Dynasty.

Changsha City.

The official ship team returning from the long voyage finally arrived outside the city from Leizhou.

There were more than a dozen large and small carriages, guarded by hundreds of Guangnan Xilu troops armed with guns and swords, and the carriages were all piled up with goods.

In the army and on the carriages, the national flag of the Song Dynasty was displayed.

This is enough to deter those who want to cause trouble in the Jianghu.

With the current power of the Song court, it is really not something they can do for a tiger.

Zhao Dongting showed enthusiasm beyond everyone's imagination for the return of the official ship team, and actually went to the city gate to greet him in person, which seemed extremely grand.

Lu Xiufu, the military commissioner of the DPRK and China, and many officials from the Ministry of Agriculture were ordered by him to accompany him.

For the official ship team whose leader is only a mere sixth-rank official, this is far beyond the standard reception.

The team had just approached the city, and Zhao Dongting had already rushed to meet it, looking at the goods piled up behind the carriage, with excitement in his eyes.

Corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are enough to make the people's livelihood prosperous in Song Dynasty ahead of time.

And as long as there is enough food, it is not difficult to develop other aspects in this era.

Food is the root of this era.

Wu Sanhai, the leader of the official ship, was from Leizhou, and his complexion was not fair at first. After more than two years at sea, he was now even more tanned.

The trip to the sea also made the Leizhou Yuan Navy General in his early forties look a bit haggard.

But at this time, his face was full of excitement. Seeing Zhao Dongting in dragon robe walking towards him quickly, he knocked down on the ground, "My minister Wu Sanhai knocked on the emperor!"

Now in the entire Song Dynasty, he probably thinks that Zhao Dongting is a god-man the most.

The emperor has never been to America, but he knows that America has corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. What is it if it is not a god?
All the officials, sailors, crew, and soldiers in the official ship knelt down on the ground.

The same is true for the Xiang army who escorted the team from Leizhou.

"Please get up!"

Zhao Dongting had a strong smile on his face, "Everyone has worked so hard for me to sail to the Americas for the Great Song Dynasty.

Except for Wu Sanhai and the others, his gaze also swept across the hundreds of Leizhouxiang troops.

These Xiang troops are conscripts recruited from various places.

They haven't fought on the battlefield, but now they look pretty good.Although there was no murderous intent, there was firmness in his eyes, which made Zhao Dongting quite satisfied.

Fighting is the business of the Forbidden Army, he doesn't ask these Xiang troops to become murderous elite soldiers, he only asks that they can have the Song Dynasty in their hearts, and a firm mind is enough.

Wu Sanhai and others got up.

Wu Sanhai pointed to the carriage behind and said, "Your Majesty, these are potatoes, corn, tobacco leaves, sweet potatoes, etc. brought back from America."

Zhao Dongting nodded slightly, but he was not in a hurry to look at it. He waved his hand and said, "Go, follow me to attack. You have made great achievements in the country, and I will reward you heavily."

Everyone in the official ship team showed faint excitement.

After more than two years of sea trip, isn't this the moment I've been waiting for?
Lu Xiufu and the others showed curiosity in their eyes.

They have never heard of potatoes and corn.When the emperor sent an official ship to sea, they only knew that it was going to a mysterious place, but they didn't know what mission the official ship was carrying.

Lu Xiufu walked behind Zhao Dongting and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what are these potatoes?"

Zhao Dongting said with a smile: "It is a treasure that can feed everyone in Song Dynasty!"

Lu Xiufu was naturally even more puzzled.

While many people waited and watched, Zhao Dongting was beaten by the dragon, and then he led the official boat team to the palace.

More than ten carriages entered the palace slowly.

In the main hall of the palace, tables for banquets have been set up.

The entire team of official ships was more than [-] people, spreading from the inside of the main hall to the square outside the hall, and there were seats everywhere.

Although Wu Sanhai and other fleet officials were no more than rank six, they were all able to sit in the hall.This only made them very excited.

Zhao Dongting sat on the dragon chair.

Some eunuchs rushed into the hall with sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other things on trays.

The eyes of Lu Xiufu and many officials of the Ministry of Agriculture were glued.

Zhao Dongting walked down with a smile, picked up sweet potatoes from the tray, glanced at all the officials, and said, "Try it, everyone?"

Then he pointed to the potatoes on the tray, and said to the eunuch: "Let the imperial dining room peel this thing, boil it to collect the water, fry it with perilla, and then serve it up. By the way, you can't use the sprouted ones, and keep them first. Not to be wasted."

The eunuch took the order.

Lu Xiufu and others gathered around, chattering, "Your Majesty, is this food edible?"

Zhao Dongting smiled lightly and said, "Of course it can be eaten."

Afterwards, he asked the eunuch to peel off the sweet potato, and everyone shared one.

Tried one myself.

During this day, there was a lot of laughter in the hall.

After Lu Xiufu and other courtiers ate potatoes and sweet potatoes, some people were even so excited that tears filled their eyes.

The emperor said that the potatoes and sweet potatoes are not only extremely productive, but also extremely easy to grow.

This is great news for Da Song!

How can this make these officials who have traveled around with the small imperial court and suffered from hunger before not excited?
And Wu Sanhai and others were also excited.

Because Zhao Dongting promoted Wu Sanhai to be a third-rank official on the spot, all members of the fleet also received their own rewards.

Afterwards, Zhao Dongting also publicly said that after the selection of farming talents from all over the country, they will all be announced to the palace, and the methods of planting potatoes, sweet potatoes and other crops will be promoted.

Under the rule of Zhao Dongting, the Song Dynasty was really thriving step by step.

(End of this chapter)