Starting from the Western Han Dynasty

Chapter 16 The Emperor’s Reward

"It's too simple. If we send people to follow them at this time, will their village be destroyed?"

Li Huan stood with his hands on his hips, watching Lan Hua and Qing Ping's backs go away.

"Master Wang is a master of justice and will not take the initiative to massacre these people who have no power to resist.

Although they hide deep in the mountains and do not want to pay taxes, Master Wang will not take the initiative to kill them as long as they do not harm the woodcutter or hunters. God also has the virtue of good life. "

Zhang Qian sighed with emotion, he did not agree with too much killing.

After all, these are the same people as him.

Li Huan sighed: "That's right. The prosperous dynasty of the Han Dynasty can tolerate the arrogance of a fierce warrior and a tiger who can swallow thousands of miles. Naturally, it should also tolerate the arrogance of a mere mandrill."

Zhang Qian and Gan Fu looked at each other and marveled at Li Huan's casual words.

"Then what are your future plans, sir? Do you really want to farm here?"

Li Huan clasped his hands behind his back and walked leisurely down the newly excavated path that still carried the fragrant smell of soil, flowers and plants.

"It's a good life."

Li Huan said: "It's better than my previous life, and I understand what you mean."

He looked at Zhang Qian with a calm look in his eyes, which made Zhang Qian feel a little ashamed inside.

"I will also use what I have learned throughout my life to make our country stronger and make our people live more comfortably.

No matter where I am, I dare not forget Master’s teachings to me. "

"My master is truly a peerless talent." Zhang Qian praised.

Li Huan knew in his heart that all the answers given today would be transmitted to the emperor's ears word for word.

Since I have become Liu Che's subject, I should do what a subject should do.

This has nothing to do with servility.

Look back at the land and official craftsmen behind you.

When you first come out of society, the first boss you meet is willing to invest such a huge amount of money in scientific research.

Can you not sacrifice your life for him?

So, Li Huan murmured thick-skinned:
"To establish a heart for the heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the living people, to carry forward the unique knowledge of the past saints, and to create peace for all generations, this is the highest pursuit in my heart."

This is indeed his highest pursuit, Li Huan did not lie.

Zhang Qian and Gan Fu showed a touch of sacred solemnity on their faces, and bowed to Li Huan with respect.

Li Huan endured it calmly.

"Asking for nothing is a big request. How should we report to His Majesty after we return?"

Gan Fu was a little confused.

Zhang Qian walked leisurely on the grass, looked at Li Huan eating on the other side of the green flowers in the distance, and coughed lightly:
"I heard that sir brought this girl into his house?"

Ganfu had other things on his mind and said casually: "The houses here are still under construction..."

Halfway through muttering, he woke up and said with a smile:

"This is far more beautiful than those savages, and it is also the beauty that a woman from my Han family should have."

Zhang Qian sighed: "In other words, after seeing the savages, sir, he already thought of capturing these savages to farm the land.

I heard Huo Qubing say that he took his husband to the Jiaofangsi to buy slaves. The husband vomited all over the floor and gave up the idea of ​​buying slaves from the Jiaofangsi. "

"Ziwen, paper is a very important thing for a big man?"

"It's amazing." Zhang Qian nodded: "Taishi Ling Sima Qian is also going to come over and record the paper production process in person.

This is an absolutely important matter, otherwise, how could His Majesty have asked us to come in advance to listen to Mr. "

"He wants to study? Become someone like Dong Zhongshu?"

"I don't think so." Zhang Qian pondered: "Besides, he doesn't look like a disciple of Confucianism. You said he looks like a disciple of Mohism? It doesn't look like that either.

Instead, he is like a disciple of a polymath.I can’t explain clearly, but I think Li Huan’s mentor is definitely the most amazing person in the world. It’s a pity that we can’t meet him, which is a great regret in life. "

Gan Fu rubbed his head: "Ziwen, you should think clearly about how to tell His Majesty when you get back."

Li Huan bid farewell to Zhang Qian in the dusk. He knew very well that people in this era have all kinds of helplessness.

Therefore, he did not resent Zhang Qian for not coming to see him when he was imprisoned in the post station.

It's not that I won't come, it's that I can't.

It was just these words that he couldn't say out loud, but Li Huan knew that Zhang Qian must also understand what he meant.

Not only does he not blame him, but also he is willing to be a quiet Han Chinese here.

"That's what he said?"

In the majestic palace, Emperor Liu Che had a smile on his face and looked at Wei Qing who was kneeling beside him:
"According to common sense, if you offer stirrups and horseshoes alone, you should be rewarded heavily.

But he just asked me for a thousand acres of wasteland. "

The most indispensable thing for the Han Empire today is land.

Tens of millions of people were spread over such a vast area of ​​land, and the total population of a large city in later generations could reach this number.

This is an exaggerated spectacle that people from both ancient and modern times cannot imagine.

Even Liu Che himself felt that a thousand acres of land was nothing, just a drop on a dime.

Such a reward was given to a man who had made such a contribution to the Han Dynasty, and the emperor's face turned red with embarrassment.

Wei Qing said: "Coupled with the papermaking skills, your Majesty should indeed reward Li Huan heavily.

This can be regarded as letting the world see His Majesty's determination to value talents. "

Liu Che's face showed smile lines: "According to the rules of the Han Dynasty, only military merit can be knighted, but you and I can see clearly what Li Huan means. He doesn't want to be an official."

"Being awarded a title can show your nobility and make people famous among the princes." Wei Qing said without thinking:
"As for the rules, the ministers are members of the army. I believe that after the other generals get the benefits of stirrups and horseshoes, they will not object to His Majesty's knighting of Li Huan.

What's more, Wei Chen has always believed that what His Majesty says is the rule. "

Liu Che was very satisfied with Wei Qing. He turned around and ordered: "Let the Prime Minister come to see me!"

Huo Qubing appeared in front of Li Huan who was brushing his teeth with dew, morning sun, and the emperor's canonization.

"Isn't it too rude?" Li Huan hurriedly rinsed his mouth, took the green flower handkerchief, and wiped his face.

Huo Qubing dismounted and laughed, "The person who delivered the edict should have been Huang Menling, but His Majesty seems to know that you don't want to be disturbed.

So I took care of it...Brother Huan, guess what your Majesty rewarded you? "

"What was the reward?"

Li Huan was very calm, not even a little bit excited or happy, as if he knew what was in the blind box.

Huo Qubing was so excited that when he spoke, his voice unconsciously carried the power of thunder.

But just when he was about to excitedly announce what reward the emperor had given Li Huan, he discovered something and instantly became hesitant.

"Brother Huan, you don't seem to care about this at all?"

Li Huan's expression was like clouds and clouds, and he nodded lightly and said: "I don't care about official titles, otherwise, I would definitely go directly to His Majesty to ask for an official."

Huo Qubing couldn't help but slap his forehead and said depressedly:
"My uncle also told me that you don't care about your official position. He told me not to be too excited and just talk to you properly."

"General Huo, what reward did Master receive?"

Some people don't care, and naturally some people care a lot.

Cuihua asked obediently, kneeling on the ground regardless of her status.

At the same time, more fearful eyes seeking knowledge were cast from those official craftsmen.

The reward Li Huan received was related to how the fate of many of them would be arranged.

(End of this chapter)