At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 258, Zhao Gao who wants to make progress and the emperor’s treasury
Chang'an City, Library.

This was originally the Qi Palace built by the First Emperor to house beauties captured from the Qi Kingdom. But after Xu Fan conquered Xianyang City, these beauties and maids married Han soldiers. Even if they were still unwilling to marry, after training, Became a nurse in Chang'an Hospital.

The huge Qi Palace was vacated, and Xu Fan renovated it into the Han Dynasty Library based on the principle of not wasting money. It contained copies of books from all over the world. There were hundreds of thousands of books in the collection. Every day, there was a huge crowd of scholars who came to borrow and read books. Continuously.

This is one of the liveliest areas in the entire Qin Palace. Even many people who don't read books come here to hang out, because in the past, Qi Palace was a heavily guarded palace, and it was impossible for ordinary people to enter.

But now that the city wall has been demolished and the palace has been allowed for people to enter, this has attracted a lot of people who want to know what the palace looked like in the past. It is somewhat like the environment of a tourist attraction in later generations. It is bustling every day, and Xu Fan actually likes it a little bit. scenery.

Zhao Gao likes to find a quiet place to read here. He prefers the atmosphere here. After all, he has lived in the Qin Palace almost all his life, and this is the environment he is familiar with.

Of course, after the Han Dynasty's unrecognizable transformation, it was sometimes difficult for Zhao Gao to recognize that this was still the previous palace. The strong and towering city walls had been completely demolished.

What made Zhao Gao very speechless was that the walls that protected the palace were actually used by the Han emperor to build houses for Han soldiers. The heavily guarded Qin Palace now allows ordinary people to come and go at will.

This change shocked Zhao Gao, but he also realized that the Han Emperor and the First Emperor were completely different emperors.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty was a more confident person than the First Emperor. Although the First Emperor was confident, because he suffered many assassinations, the First Emperor attached great importance to his own guards. He had a large army to protect him when he came in and out. The palace was heavily guarded, and multiple auxiliary vehicles were prepared for patrols. Just beware of those assassins.

The Han Emperor didn't care about this at all. He often led more than a dozen personal guards to enter and exit Chang'an City at will without worrying about assassination. He demolished the heavily guarded palace with his own hands and opened it to the people for visits. Zhao Gao also survived. He was fifty years old and had seen all kinds of emperors, but this was the first time he had seen an active emperor like Emperor Han.

He always had the feeling that Emperor Han was not from this world, and his behavior and habits were different from everyone else in this world.

In terms of self-confidence, the Han Emperor far surpassed the First Emperor.

At the same time, the behavior and habits of the two people were completely opposite. The First Emperor was cruel. As long as he could achieve his goals, he didn't care about the lives of ordinary people at all.

As for the benevolence and righteousness of the Han Emperor, the recent conflict in the opera garden in Chang'an City had to be resolved by the First Emperor. The heads of dozens of theater troupes would all be in danger, but the Han Emperor asked the Han officials to apologize first and then solve the problem. They didn't kill them like rivers of blood, nor did they smash the jobs of these class leaders, but they made a choice that had the best of both worlds. From this, it can be seen that the two emperors have completely opposite personalities.

The First Emperor was extravagant. Since the First Emperor ascended the throne, the Qin Dynasty has continued to expand the palace complex, and even built a huge Epang Palace to live in a few years before the First Emperor died of illness.

The Han Emperor felt that even the existing Qin Palace was too big. A large number of palaces were transformed into libraries, official offices, and the most difficult thing for Zhao Gao to understand, museums. The palace belonging to the royal family was also reduced by him to a few tenths of the Yan Palace. This should be the smallest palace he has ever seen. These are two emperors with polar opposites.

At this time, Zhao Gao was reading the Han Dynasty's arrival reports in the library. In addition to understanding the internal situation of the Han Dynasty, he also wanted to understand the Han Emperor's character and behavior habits through these arrival reports, so that he could get closer to the Han Emperor.

Zhao Gao has just reached his fifties this year. Among the people, he is already considered to be an old man. He is a person who is about to die.

But Zhao Gao is in extremely good health and looks to be just over thirty years old. He doesn't want Feng Quji to become an old man in obscurity, nor does he want to become a powerless novelist recording his knowledge like Li Si. Zhao Gao Gao didn't want to end his life in such a hasty manner. In the words of later generations, he wanted to continue to make progress.

He quickly recorded the content of the Han Emperor's speech in the newspaper, and then tried to figure out the Han Emperor's thoughts.

"The word that Emperor Han talked about most was the people. This is the key point. This is the most different from His Majesty. Emperor Han still valued the people more."

"Then the most important thing is to ask the Han officials to abide by the law. This is the same as His Majesty. It's a pity that after His Majesty's body became weak, he was busy seeking immortality and had less supervision over the Qin officials. In this regard, the two are quite similar. , but His Majesty has no one in his hands and can only rely on Qin officials, but the Han emperor has the help of Han nobles to look after Han officials."

Zhao Gao understood that the First Emperor had experienced too many betrayals in his life. He was betrayed by his brothers, his mother, and his relatives. This series of betrayals had made the First Emperor distrust anyone. It was impossible for him to do the same as the Han Emperor. Trust people.

Even Zhao Gao was very envious of Zhou Zhang for gaining the trust of the Han Emperor. The position of the prime minister can be said to be inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. Even the First Emperor wanted to divide the power of the prime minister to the left and right to contain the prime minister. However, although Zhou Zhang had two falsehoods, The power in his hands is even heavier than that of the prime minister in the Qin Dynasty, and he can decide all matters big and small with just one word.

Zhao Gao couldn't believe that there could be a prime minister with such power in this world, but the Han Emperor dared to delegate power.

"After all, there are so many people who have betrayed His Majesty that Your Majesty dare not trust anyone." Zhao Gao could only think that Xu Fan had never been betrayed by anyone, and he was naturally willing to trust people in his heart.

"Equality of power and responsibility has been said a lot. Emperor Han was a man who valued fairness very much, even to the point of being harsh."

During this period, all the Han officials in Shijun were very busy. Many people asked Zhao Gao to make up lessons because Zhao Gao was proficient in laws and regulations and was the best teacher. They could not memorize all Han laws within this month without losing their jobs. Gone.

Now the officials of Neishi County hated the members of the opera troupe. It was obviously them who caused the trouble, but they just apologized and got millions of dollars in script fees. But they just went to help, but they took on everything and accepted the most severe punishment.

While Zhao Gao was taking notes, Chen Sheng sat across from Zhao Gao and said, "Your Majesty wants to see you. It seems that what you said has come true."

Because Chen Lin wanted to formulate Han laws, he needed people who were proficient in the law, so Chen Lin gathered many doctors and Legalists from the Qin Dynasty. Zhao Gao was famous in Qin for being proficient in the law, and he was also the person Chen Lin consulted. .

Most of these knowledgeable doctors looked down on Chen Lin, who was born as a farmer, because he became one of the three princes of the Han Dynasty through his daughter.

This time gave Zhao Gao an opportunity. Zhao Gao was diligent, proficient in law, good at observing people's behavior, and flattering. He quickly gained Chen Lin's appreciation and trust and became Chen Lin's most important assistant.

But Zhao Gao worked so hard not because he just wanted to be Chen Lin's assistant, but because he wanted to be with Emperor Han. When he knew that in this year's financial budget of the Han Dynasty, even the Young Mansion was under the control of the prime minister, he told his hidden worries Chen Lin and his son, this is what Chen Sheng said at the dinner table.

Zhao Gao said happily: "Your Majesty wants to take back the authority of the Young Mansion?"

Chen Sheng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty said that the mountains, seas, land and lakes belong to the people of the world, and even the emperor should not have a monopoly. Your Majesty probably wants to build a new treasury belonging to the royal family."

Now Zhao Gao was stunned. If he didn't take back the authority of the Shaofu, how would the emperor's treasury be established?
Chen Sheng said: "Don't underestimate your Majesty. Your Majesty is responsible for all the money-making business of this man. It's too easy for Your Majesty to make money. For example, you can earn more than 100,000 kilograms of rock candy a year now. This is what your Majesty created. And Profitable blast furnaces, salt fields, etc.”

Zhao Gao said: "Your Majesty, as the emperor, do you want to manage the business of merchants?"

You don't have to monopolize money to make money, just create a profitable business, isn't that what you are called a merchant? The reputation of merchants in this era is not good, and it can be said that it is a stain for the emperor to be a merchant.

It can only be said that the three views of people in this world are completely different from those of later generations. The emperor could plunder by force, monopolize the world's interests, and even kill people and buy goods, but he could not trade fairly. Fair trade was the business of merchants, and it was a stain.

Chen Shengman said nonchalantly: "That's an old concept. I am a big man in the new world. There is no low industry. What's wrong with fair trade? Even the emperor has to pay when he buys things."

Xu Fan's teachings over the years are still somewhat effective. At least Chen Sheng will not have any thoughts of low karma in his mind.

"Let me tell you, this is a fat job. It only took three years for the rock sugar industry to start from scratch and earn hundreds of thousands of gold. Now His Majesty is buying a family business for my nephew, making more money. You are recommended by our father and son. Yes, please don’t do anything corrupt and embarrass our father and son.”

Zhao Gao said: "A humble person dare not live up to the recommendation of the two princes."

Then Chen Sheng took Zhao Gao to see Xu Fan.

Outside Chang'an City, Chen Sheng led Zhao Gao to Xu Fan's own laboratory. One advantage of becoming an emperor is that he doesn't have to work hard to find resources. Xu Fan wanted to make glass and said he needed high-quality quartz sand. Although his subordinates didn't know what quartz sand was, as long as Xu Fan could describe its properties, someone would help Xu Fan find it.

Xu Fan said that if he wanted to get crystals, he would soon be able to help Xu Fan find extremely transparent crystals. Xu Fan's men could find almost anything in the world for him.

"Your Majesty!" When Chen Sheng and Zhao Gao found Xu Fan, Xu Fan was holding a small crucible and pouring red lava into a tray. Several craftsmen were helping Xu Fan.

Xu Fan glanced at the two of them and said, "No need to be polite."

Then Xu Fan slowly watched the lava slowly solidify, and then a piece of translucent glass appeared, but a clear green color could still be seen.

Then Xu Fan looked at Zhao Gao and asked, "What do you think this thing is useful for?"

This was a test of himself, and Zhao Gao was shocked.

But he soon became thoughtful, and after a moment he said: "This object is crystal clear, but it can be born from flames. It can be shaped according to grinding tools. Its habits are like pottery. It should be able to make wine glasses, tableware and other items, and it can also be used to make jewelry." Jewelry has become the world’s best luxury product.”

Xu Fan said: "This thing is made by melting a kind of ore called quartz sand. It is called glass. It is not expensive to make and the technical difficulty is not high. I plan to open a glass factory. Are you willing to be the owner of this glass factory?" long.

Let’s first agree that this is royal private property and does not belong to the Han Dynasty, so you, the factory director, have no rank. I can give you a monthly salary of 1 yuan and a % profit share of the glass factory. If you want to be an official, this Not for you. "

Zhao Gao immediately knelt down and said: "The common people are willing."

What he wanted was to be close to the Han Emperor. The emperor was power, and those who were close to power would naturally gain power. Zhao Gao understood this essence very thoroughly.

Xu Fan said: "Okay, I appointed you as my glass factory. In order to support your work, the first order I will give you is to renovate the windows in Beigong and replace all of them with this kind of glass."

"promise!"

Then Xu Fan said to the craftsmen following him: "You are also responsible for the emergence of this glass. If you are willing, you can become technicians in the glass factory, and I will give you three a one percent dividend."

The three craftsmen knelt down and said, "The common people are willing."

"Zhao Gao, I leave all this to you."

After saying that, Xu Fan took Chen Sheng and left.

Only Zhao Gao and the three craftsmen were left looking at each other.

Zhao Gao said: "Make another piece of glass for someone to see."

"promise!"

The words are divided into two parts. While Xu Fan was building his own royal treasury, the various princes of the Han Dynasty also began to take action for their own future.

Liu Bang, Xu Chongzhao, Chen Ying and others paid homage to their old superior Lu Chen.

Liu Bang smiled and said: "My lord, how is the situation in Liaodong? In addition to returning home in rich clothes this year, Liu Ji is preparing to go to Liaodong to establish a feudal kingdom. When the time comes, I will follow you to continue to expand the territory."

This year was Liu Bang's most prosperous year. After he was granted the title of Peihou, he returned to his hometown of Pei County. After all, wealth does not return to its hometown, just like walking in brocade at night.

That day was really crowded with people, and the gongs and drums were loud. The whole county came out of the city just to welcome him, the Marquis of Pei. Among the people who came out of Pei County, he had the highest military merits and the highest achievements. Everyone in his hometown knew that Liu Bang would become the king of princes. , will also open up a country and become a prince, which is extremely enviable.

Those of them who stayed in their hometowns were miserable, and no one expected that the Eastern Chu Kingdom would suddenly appear. Those nobles are more ruthless than Qin officials. If we hadn't known that people like Liu Bang were very successful in the Han Dynasty, and some even became generals, which made the nobles of the Eastern Chu Kingdom fearful and dare not act recklessly, I'm afraid there would be a story about a dozen families taking charge of the entire land in Peixian County. . Liu Bang came back and everyone found a backbone.

We also have people in Peixian County. Let’s see who dares to bully us again.

The children of Peixian County who had not gone out to make a living all wanted to follow Liu Bang and earn a fortune. Liu Bang also refused to refuse anyone who came, and he created an army of several hundred people from Peixian County. Other powerful landlords, big merchants and other forces also joined him one after another. Liu Bang, just waiting for him to found the country.

And Liu Bang also knew the difficulty of establishing a country. The four major princes either had the support of his majesty or the support of their families. If Liu Bang had no one to support him, it would be very difficult to establish a vassal state.

So he collected the original investment from these villagers and established a Peiguo Investment Group. These powerful people in Pei County also wanted to make this angel investment, complete the transformation of their identities, and become one of the Han people, or even one of the top people. people.

After the princes and powerful men arrived in Chang'an City this time, Liu Bang immediately found his old superior and wanted to know about the situation in Liaodong.

Lu Chen said: "Think about the ancient pioneering period. Of course there were many difficulties in Liaodong, but I have to say that Liaodong is a vast world and can make a lot of achievements. I have not yet found out how big Liaodong is, but it will not be smaller than the Central Plains. There are a large number of barbarians around it. , the savage tribes and countries, what kind of vassal state they can build depends on their own abilities. "

Then Lu Chen explained in detail the various forces in Liaodong, local specialties and the difficulties they would encounter.

Finally, he said: "Your Majesty is ready to trade Liaodong County with Chen Yu. Without Liaodong County in our hands, it will be difficult for us to fully develop Liaodong."

Chen Ying and Xu Zhongzhao both nodded. They naturally understood the importance of the rear. Chen Yu was not regarded by them as one of their own at all, and they would not rest assured that Chen Yu was in their rear.

Liu Bang said with a smile: "Don't worry, my lord, after seeing the steel mills and arsenals of the Han Dynasty, the princes from all over the country are running to the Prime Minister's Mansion. The Prime Minister's Mansion is a bustling city. Kuai Che also went to the Prime Minister's Mansion. If Chen Yu has the self-knowledge, he will give up Liaodong." County, if he doesn't go to the road, we will let him go to the road. Hearing what the Duke said, I feel relieved. Since there are people in Liaodong who have land and a country, it is just suitable for me to develop my ambitions. "

On the other side, the Duke's Mansion in Jibu was even more lively.

Ji Bu hung up a map of Hexi, then pointed at the map and said: "There are only two groups of enemies in Hexi. One is the powerful Da Yuezhi, with millions of troops and the ability to assemble 100,000 cavalry. They are a relatively powerful group. enemies, and in the northwest plateau area, there are some savage tribes grazing in the mountains, called the Qiang people. They appeared during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Shang Dynasty sung: "In the past, there was a Tang Dynasty, and the Di Qiang people came from there. Don't dare not come to enjoy, don't dare not come to the king. "

They have been living in the plateau area, but they were beaten badly by the Dayuezhi people, so they could only hide in the mountains or become slaves of the Dayuezhi people. "

Jia Bu asked strangely: "Logically speaking, this Qiang tribe was able to join the Shang and Zhou wars eight hundred years ago. It should be a very powerful tribe. Why are they being suppressed and beaten by the Da Yuezhi people now?"

Ji Bu said: "The Qiang people have always been in a state of disunity in the northwest. Naturally, they cannot be the opponents of the Dayuezhi people. However, this is a good thing for me, a big man. We can unite the Qiang people to deal with the Dayuezhi people. After this After a year of exploration and information obtained from merchants, the northwest region is very vast, even larger than the Central Plains. Although the climate is harsh, there are gems, gold and silver, and it is a very wealthy area. As long as we are in Hexi Establishing a vassal state will definitely have great potential in the future.”

Jia Bu smiled and said: "There is a lot to do. I don't care. Being able to fight is the key."

(End of this chapter)