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Chapter 102 Your Majesty's Reward?Huo Guang's real estate plan

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, the arc of the corner of his mouth suddenly became very exaggerated.

Well known.

One of the things that Emperor Wu of the Han wanted to do most was to "slaughter" these wealthy businessmen.

But these wealthy businessmen are as cunning as that. Every time Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has some new policy to introduce, before it is announced here, the profiteers over there will know it.

then.

There are policies and measures to counter.

Unless Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took his face off and refused, otherwise, there is really nothing to do with these profiteers.

now.

Huo Guang suggested that officials take the lead in donating money.

It made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty have some ideas.

I only heard Liu Che whispering lightly: "You mean, the officials' money should be returned in full?"

Huo Guang nodded immediately, and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, the officials will take the lead in donating money, and then the rich businessmen will donate money later. We can use the rich businessmen's donations for disaster relief, and no one dares to make irresponsible remarks about it. After all, it is used for Disaster relief!"

however.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled slightly, and said: "In my opinion, the officials' money should not be returned as much, and they will all be used for disaster relief!"

"This group of officials, at the court meeting today, dared to join forces to block my platinum coin policy!"

"Nothing to say!"

"I not only want them to donate money, but also to applaud them."

When Huo Guang heard this, he was a little dumbfounded.He sighed in his heart that the big Han emperor in front of him had a darker heart than himself!
The money is not as good as it is returned to those officials, and people want to applaud it?

Ok!

Perhaps, this is the ancient emperor.

After sighing a little in his heart, Huo Guang analyzed it with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, if the official's money is not as good as it is returned, then it will be difficult to do such things in the future."

Emperor Wu of Han didn't mind at all, he just waved his hand and said, "Then think of other ways!"

"promise."

Huo Guang had no choice but to follow His Majesty's wishes.

At this moment.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang, his eyes were full of relief, and he praised directly in front of all his close officials: "Huo Yilang is still smart!"

"Look at all of you Langguans, you are usually very clever, and when you need to find a way, you are all dumb!"

"I am a courtier, but I don't understand the king's confusion!"

"What's the use of you guys?"

a time.

Close ministers like Sang Hongyang, Han Shuo, Jiaocang, etc. had to lower their heads, a little embarrassed.

At this time.

Only Dongfang Shuo, an old fritter, didn't feel that the emperor would talk about him again, and he agreed: "Yes, although Huo Yilang is young, his level of intelligence is different from ordinary people. I don't know if your majesty wants to propose such a clever plan this time. How about rewarding Huo Yilang?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was in a good mood at the moment, when he heard Dongfang Shuo's words, he immediately gave him a look and said, "If you are not crazy, your intelligence is no worse than others!"

"As for the reward, I know it, so I don't need you to mention it."

The words fall.

Emperor Wu of the Han immediately looked at Huo Guang and asked, "Huo Guang, I think your suggestion this time is very good!"

"Speak!"

"Whatever reward you want, I will reward you."

Hearing Liu Che's words, Huo Guang was shocked.

His Majesty said.

What kind of reward do you want, and you will reward yourself?
Or are you asking what reward you want?
If the former!
Wouldn't it be a pleasure to fly.

immediately!

Huo Guang said directly: "Your Majesty, I want four very large pieces of land outside Chang'an City.

If His Majesty thinks that I want too much, then I don't want to own this piece of land, you just give me the right to develop it. "

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard about the reward Huo Guang wanted, he was a little confused.

The emperor of the Han Dynasty usually rewarded his ministers with the high-grade currency of gold.

For example, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing returned from victorious battles a few years ago, and the rewards he bestowed on them were ten thousand gold, five thousand gold, etc. in addition to the title of Marquis.

Want land?
It's rare!

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Huo Guang, what do you want the land for? Even Wei Qing, Huo Qubing and others, I have given them the title of marquis, but I have never given them any land!"

manor?

When Huo Guang saw that Emperor Wu of the Han had misunderstood him, he immediately explained: "Your Majesty, I want to enclose the land outside Chang'an, not ask you for a fiefdom."

"and!"

"What I do is not for myself, but for Your Majesty!"

The so-called companion is like a tiger, always be careful.

no way.

If you want to get along well with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, you can't do without some acting skills.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw Huo Guang's faint sense of sincerity when he spoke, and was immediately surprised, and asked, "Didn't you ask for the land? Why do you say it is for me?"

Huo Guang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, in Chang'an City, the three lords and nine ministers, civil and military ministers all have residences and mansions."

"But Chang'an is just that big."

"The people behind want to live in, there is no room. Unless some officials are fired and their homes are confiscated, otherwise, there will be no vacant space to build new houses."

"His Majesty."

"Think about it, if one of the three lords and nine ministers made a small mistake and was just dismissed, he would not be fined and confiscated his property. The next person will not even have a place to stay in Chang'an City when he takes office, right?"

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, he felt that the reasoning was correct, so he nodded.

But this time.

Sang Hongyang, the attendant at the side, heard the problem, and said, "According to what Huo Yilang said, the problem still exists. Chang'an City is only that big. What you want is the land outside. You can't. Let's expand the city wall." ? That's not a simple matter."

After hearing this.

Emperor Wu of the Han nodded again, agreed with what Sang Hongyang said, and echoed: "What Sang Shizhong said is also reasonable, Huo Yilang, it is useless for you to ask for land outside!"

however.

But Huo Guang replied: "Your Majesty, please give me paper, ink, pen and inkstone. It is impossible to explain this matter by words alone. I can draw it for Your Majesty."

Although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was puzzled by Huo Guang's statement.

But still according to what he said, someone brought paper, ink, brush and inkstone, and even asked the maid to grind the ink for him.

After Huo Guang closed his eyes and thought for a while, he began to draw on the paper, and a miniature map of Chang'an appeared on the paper.

After looking at it, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sighed again and again: "Your painting skills are pretty good, but what does the appearance of Chang'an have to do with what you said?"

Huo Guang then said: "Your Majesty, please be calm and don't be impatient. I have only just painted the central area, and there is still a large part behind, which has not been painted yet."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard it.

Suddenly he was very surprised, how many years he had stayed in Chang'an City.

Not to mention every plant and tree is clear.

At least get an outline, I know what I know.

Chang'an City, isn't it that big?
What is left undrawn?

While Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was thinking this way, Huo Guang continued to paint again.

this time.

He painted a never-before-seen city in four places in the east, west, south and north of Chang'an City.

Then draw a circle-shaped road to connect all the four places in the south, east, west, and north.

And the painting is done.

It was just the beginning, Huo Guang didn't stop.

In addition to these four cities, another city was drawn in eight directions: east, southeast, south, northeast, north, southwest, west, and northwest.

Then, by analogy, another sixteen similar cities were drawn outside this circle.

At this point in the painting, the huge piece of paper is not enough for Huo Guang to fully display it.

Only then did Huo Guang pause, and immediately explained to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Please look, Your Majesty, the circle connecting the four directions in the south, east, west, and north is called the first ring road. The outer circle is called the second ring road, and the one outside is called the second ring road." Three Rings."

"After the first ring is completed, if His Majesty rewards the newly-appointed Sangong Jiuqing with a house or a military commander, etc., it will be fine for them to live here."

"After the second ring is built, those soldiers who fight for His Majesty and the Han Dynasty will have a good place to live in their old age."

"After the third ring is built, all officials, pawns, or scholars, farmers, businessmen, etc., can buy a house here based on their abilities!"

"Wait until the third ring is built."

"Chang'an is no longer a city, but a super city. At that time, whether it is prosperity, wealth, or population, it will jump up a step."

As Huo Guang was talking, Sang Hongyang couldn't listen anymore, and interrupted: "Huo Yilang's words were exaggerated, right? It's unavoidably a bit whimsical. What's the point of building another city near Chang'an City? The wood used for its houses , the stone materials for the city wall, the craftsmen needed to build these things, etc., how can the quantity be satisfied by talking about it?"

indeed!

I have never seen a new city built next to a city.

What's more, what Huo Guang said was dozens of them.

present.

Even Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty felt that what Huo Guang said was too naive.

however.

Huo Guang said, "I didn't say it was finished. It's a long project. Besides, who said I'm going to build the city wall?"

"I didn't say that!"

"As for the timber question."

"The houses I build will be separated from traditional buildings, and wood will be used, but definitely not too much."

However, after this answer, Sang Shizhong continued to criticize: "What about the money you need? Your Majesty has to get money from wealthy businessmen for disaster relief now. Is it possible that I need to allocate money to you?"

Huo Guang smiled lightly and said, "I built the house, so of course I paid for it."

Sang Hongyang said again: "Several cities can be built, Huo Yilang really dares to say, where did you get so much money to pay?"

Huo Guang replied: "I said, take your time."

Sang Hongyang continued to ask: "Since you are taking your time, why are you looking for His Majesty to circle so many places at once?"

"Sang Shizhong, are you looking for trouble on purpose?" Huo Guang gave Sang Hongyang a cold look.

Unexpectedly.

The other party still looked like an old god, and said, "I'm just discussing the facts."

The two wanted to quarrel again.

At this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che became impatient, and said, "What are you arguing about, I asked you to come and discuss matters, not to make you be like a woman, making noise all day long."

The emperor has spoken.

Sang Hongyang naturally didn't dare to say another word.

At this time.

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, looked at Huo Guang and asked curiously, "The first ring, the second ring, and the third ring are drawn in your picture. There are 28 cities in total. Didn't you just say that you only need to circle four places?"

Four places!

Is it okay to go southeast and northwest?
cough cough.

Of course Huo Guang wouldn't talk to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty like this.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Return to Your Majesty, I'm only in charge of the first link, which is equivalent to a good start. People behind will see that I have finished the first link, so naturally someone will rush to get the second and third links."

"Just like my Le Restaurant."

"Before I opened, there was no such thing as a restaurant in Chang'an. When I opened it, those rich businessmen and dignitaries, like a dog smelling X, opened restaurants one after another in Chang'an Le, this Le, that Le."

"Master Sang, you are right."

heard.

Sang Hongyang immediately dodged his eyes and said, "Why are you telling me this, Sang is not involved in business."

Ah!
He really isn't involved.

But the merchant family in Luoyang behind him will.

Emperor Wu of the Han glanced at Sang Hongyang, pondered for a moment, and then asked Huo Guang: "What Huo Yilang said is that there is no need for imperial appropriation, and the land is only for use. Possession?"

If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked, the former is actually not important.

Regardless of whether Huo Guang needed the funds, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che had no money to allocate to him.

and so.

What matters is the latter.The land is enclosed only for use, not for Huo Guang to occupy.

If this is agreed.

For Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, if he wanted to take it back, he would take it back, which would be beneficial and harmless, and he was not afraid of Huo Guang's other plans at all.

Facing Emperor Wu of Han's question, Huo Guang nodded sharply and said, "That's right, Your Majesty!"

"I don't ask for anything else, I don't want land, and I don't need money from the court."

"As long as the house is built and before other people live in it, it belongs to me in name, that's fine."

Nominally owned by Huo Guang?

If those cities were built by Huo Guang, they should belong to Huo Guang!
Emperor Wu of the Han thought for a while, and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so he no longer hesitated, and said directly: "Okay, I can agree, but the premise is that you have to handle the matter of officials leading wealthy businessmen to donate money to me."

"Ah?" Huo Guang frowned slightly, and asked, "Your Majesty is saying that the matter of donating money should be done by the minister?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty suddenly said angrily: "Nonsense, if you don't do the suggestion, who will do it? If someone else does it, I don't worry about it!"

"In this way, I will assign Dongfang Shuo and Sang Hongyang as your assistants, and Longyan Marquis Han said that he will also be assigned by you. If there is anyone who does not follow, you can directly teach me a lesson."

"okay."

"I have discussed the court meeting for a day today, and I am also tired."

"You all go back too!"

"promise!"

Huo Guang and a group of officials saluted together, bowed and left.

After leaving the palace, Huo Guang invited Dongfang Shuo, Sang Hongyang, and Han Shuo, "You gentlemen, come here with me tonight to have fun, and talk about the donation while drinking, how about it?"

Huo Guang helped Dongfang Shuo last time.

This time, Dongfang Shuo naturally wouldn't take Huo Guang's face off, and said with a smile: "Very good, I also want to taste the wine here and watch the singer's dance."

Han Shuo cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty asked me to be at your disposal. If you say go, then Benhou will go."

"it is good!"

Huo Guang nodded.

Subsequently.

His eyes turned to Sang Hongyang, who did not respond among the three.

At this time, Sang Hongyang felt Huo Guang's gaze, and immediately snorted, his face darkened.

He didn't say go, and he didn't say no.

After just flicking his long sleeves, he got into the carriage and went back to Sang Mansion.

look.

It seems that Huo Guang is still brooding over the fact that Huo Guang cheated him twice.

(End of this chapter)