Abe Keiko said softly: "I invite your Majesty to come to the palace. It's Masako's sister who has come to Luoyang. We can cooperate with each other. I play the piano and Masako dances. Please appreciate it."
Masako Abe coquettishly said: "Your Majesty, please take a seat!"
The attitudes of the two sisters have changed. They are no longer confrontational, but dependent on Zhao Shan. They want to invest in Zhao Shan and consider the future.
Zhao Shan walked to the hall and sat down, nodded and said, "Let's get started."
Keiko Abe was sitting on the left side below. After adjusting her breath, she put her hand on the strings and plucked them gently.
Zheng! !
The strings vibrate and the sound is clear, melodious and clear.
Zhao Shan had a surprised look on his face.
The piano tune played by Abe Keiko is from the Central Plains of Daqian, which is different from the spooky tunes of Japanese ghosts and beasts.
As Keiko Abe plucks the strings, the sound of the piano comes out like gurgling water, which is gentle and sweet.
Masako Abe also danced. She was wearing a fiery red dress and seemed to be an elf when dancing. In fact, Masako Abe's dance is very ordinary, but she can't maintain a good figure.
The legs are long and strong.
Small waist, slender and soft.
Good shape and good plasticity are the biggest advantages.
The purpose of Masako Abe's dance was not to show off any beautiful dance moves, nor to show off her twenty-year dance skills. It was just to attract Zhao Shan and make him fascinated.
Just like this, under the thin fiery red dress, the mutton-fat white jade skin and plump career line were clearly revealed, impacting Zhao Shan's visual nerves.
The fiery red charm affects the atmosphere in the hall, making it charming.
The music of the piano also complements the dance, turning it into a melodious sound.
With the intense sound of the piano, Masako Abe's dance became more and more urgent, sometimes soothing, sometimes charming, and the rhythm was also very smooth. When the music ended, Keiko Abe breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Masako Abe approached Zhao Shan, and her soft body collapsed on Zhao Shan's chest. She looked at Zhao Shan affectionately and said softly: "Your Majesty, do you want to try sleeping with a big quilt?"
The charming voice, like a hint of temptation, aroused the desire in Zhao Shan's heart.
Keiko Abe walked up.
She stood behind Zhao Shan, bent down to get close to Zhao Shan, her breasts were caressing against Zhao Shan, and she said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, would you like to stay here tonight?"
Zhao Shan was seduced by the two goblins, and a fire surged up and burned in his heart.
One dragon and two phoenixes, he was not afraid at all.
One was cleaning up, and the other two were cleaning up. With Zhao Shan taking the initiative, the atmosphere in the room became even more charming.
The oil lamp swayed, and the three figures were intertwined as they came and went, constantly changing their angles...
After a long time, calm returned to the room.
Zhao Shan resumed his sage mode. After getting dressed, he had a friendly chat with Sister Abe Keiko for a while before leaving the palace and returning to the resting palace.
One night passed, and in the early morning of the next day, Zhao Shan got up early to handle government affairs as usual.
Zhuge Shang entered the palace and reported the awards for the soldiers after the First World War at Hulao Pass. Zhao Shan approved them directly after reading them.
Zhao Shan and Zhuge Shang talked about the propaganda of public opinion in various places, and this effort should be increased. The royal family cheered up and the court gradually gained influence, so it needed to be publicized everywhere.
After Zhuge Shang took over the task, Shen Yuanqing followed.
Shen Yuanqing said: "Your Majesty, the mutual market in Yongning Town is operating well and is on the right track. There are countless businessmen doing business. Whether they are businessmen from Xiliang or even the Western Regions, they have begun to come."
Zhao Shan praised: "With the development of mutual markets, we can earn more money. Without agriculture, there will be no stability, and without business, there will be no wealth. If you want money to make money, you must develop business. However, the collection of commercial taxes must keep up." "
Shen Yuanqing said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
He further said: "Commercial taxes have been collected, but in Yongning Town, where there is a mutual market, I plan to make an adjustment."
Zhao Shan asked: "How do you plan to adjust?"
Shen Yuanqing said quickly: "The mutual market was previously selected in Yongning Town because our border is at Tongguan. Your Majesty has taken back Chang'an and Chencang, using Chencang as the border."
"I think the location of mutual trading can be moved to Chencang."
"Because the border expanded to Chencang, many merchants from the Western Regions had concerns after entering the Chang'an area and did not dare to enter Yongning Town."
Shen Yuanqing solemnly said: "In order to allow more people to participate, I hope to move the location of the mutual market. Please give me your Majesty's advice."
Zhao Shan thought for a while, shook his head and said: "There is no need to move, it is still in Yongning Town."
"Yongning Town is in our hinterland, so if there is something, it will be easier to handle. As for the Xiliang dignitaries and Western Region businessmen who are worried, as long as Yongning Town has the goods they need, they will definitely come."
"In addition, the scale of mutual markets must be expanded."
"The most expensive tea, silk, porcelain and wine in Daqian. These high-end products must be available in Yongning Town. In a word, any good things used by the royal family are allowed to be included in the scale."
Zhao Shan ordered: "Whatever was used by the royal family of Daqian should also be used by the dignitaries of Xiliang and the Western Regions."
Shen Yuanqing didn't understand it thoroughly for a while.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Your Majesty, items used exclusively by the royal family are allowed to be used for business. I am afraid it is inappropriate and may easily affect the supply of the royal family. In addition, these items are expensive to make and may not be easy to sell."
Zhao Shan chuckled and said: "Only if they are expensive, will people buy them. These items are also aimed at the powerful people in Xiliang and the Western Regions, so that they can enjoy them."
"It is said that it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Once they enjoy the luxury of the Central Plains, they naturally can't let it go, and they will become further dependent on Daqian."
"Don't think it's expensive, it won't be easy to sell."
"Precious items are for the rich and powerful. The more expensive and rare they are, the more powerful they flock to them because they are a symbol of status."
"You said these are exclusive items for the royal family. This needs to be changed. The royal family must practice frugality and not be extravagant. We use expensive products to make money from the powerful people in Xiliang and the Western Regions, but we cannot be extravagant ourselves."
Zhao Shan directly gave the standard.
He knew very well that if he liked luxury, others below him would follow suit.
This is effective.
A little bit of rot on top will lead to a lot of rot on the bottom, so we must exercise moderation.
Shen Yuanqing looked convinced and solemnly said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Shan asked again: "The weather this year is indeed a bit dry. Although there has been light rain, there has never been a real downpour. You mentioned the large-scale purchase of grain before, how is it going?"
Shen Yuanqing looked confident and replied: "Your Majesty, the grain collection is going well. A large amount of grain has been sent to Luoyang."
Zhao Shan praised: "Seize the time."
"Report!"
The sound of rapid footsteps came.
Zhang Xu trotted in, looking anxious, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am so happy that the Queen is pregnant."
Shen Yuanqing showed a joyful expression for a moment and said loudly: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty!"
Zhao Shan's eyes were bright and his heart was extremely excited.
Cao Mengchan is the queen of the main palace and has been married to him for almost half a year. Today, she is finally pregnant with a child, which is very important for the stability of the court. Zhao Shan is also happy that he has another child.
Zhao Shan asked Shen Yuanqing to go about his business and quickly headed towards Cao Mengchan's palace.
