"Okay, sir, Your Majesty wants us both!"
After retiring from the court, Liu Bai was helpless.
"Teacher, what do you mean by this?"
Ying Che was a little confused and asked.
"what for?"
"The national treasury has finally become rich, and by spending so much money, Your Majesty is setting an example."
"Also, making winter coats is a matter of people's livelihood. Shouldn't it be left to our Prime Minister Li? Why should Mr. Yang and Mr. Wang discuss it together?"
Liu Bai rolled his eyes.
Our Great Qin Emperor, His Majesty, is good at everything, except for one thing...
Why do you keep thinking about squeezing yourself?
Ying Che was startled for a moment, then realized: "Teacher means..."
"My father deliberately turned the winter thick clothes into military supplies, and then the teacher..."
"oh!"
Ying Che suddenly realized!
As expected, my father was really powerful and never mentioned his teacher, but this burden was forcedly placed on his teacher.
Liu Bai was very helpless!
You know, the most economical and affordable winter coat is actually a cotton coat.
However, cotton was only introduced to the Central Plains during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. At this time in the Qin Dynasty, wealthy people used furs to keep out the cold. As for the poor, they only had a strong will and a shivering body to keep out the cold. .
The "five-flowered horse, thousand-gold fur" in Li Bai's poem is confirmed from the side.
Now that His Majesty the First Emperor has turned his thick winter clothes into military supplies, isn't it just him who has to worry about it?
But... where does the money come from?
Even if it is filled with linen, it is not a small number.
When one person has one piece, the soldiers of Dai County in the north would have more than 200,000 pieces, which means they are short of 150,000 yuan!
He, Liu Bai, had almost lost all his money.
His Majesty the First Emperor is truly making the most of "sustainable development".
"Teacher, although the salt shop makes money quickly, but... you know..."
Ying Che looked ugly.
Everyone thinks that Ying Che is very rich, but... no matter how rich he is, he can't stop Yang Ye from coming over every few days to ask for help.
"Yeah...we 'rich people' are stumped."
Liu Bai sighed and prepared to leave with his hands behind his back.
In fact, he had a way to get things done with His Majesty the First Emperor's 50,000 yuan.
Only...he had to wait.
If the young master patrolling the border troops this time is Fusu, then the matter will be done.
If it's Yingche...then just tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall.
....
"Mr. Liu, what do you mean by this?"
"With so many products listed, are we going to open a new shopping mall in Xianyang? Or are we planning to open shopping malls in various counties and cities?"
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xiao He looked at Liu Bai who was writing rapidly and felt a little confused.
"in case for need."
Liu Bai blew the ink on the paper with a look of helplessness.
It all depends on what His Majesty is thinking. The military strategy last time can actually determine the current affairs. It really fits the old saying, nothing is permanent.
"Mr. Liu, Mr. Lu has called back."
At this moment, Long Qie walked into the study, looked at Liu Bai writing with a sad expression, was slightly stunned, and then opened his mouth to report.
"How much?"
Liu Bai didn't even raise his head: "The thirty thousand yuan that the truth mentioned is about enough, right?"
Long Qie looked strange: "Mr. Liu... Master Lu said... these people have committed heinous crimes, disturbed the laws of Xianyang, the capital of Qin Dynasty, and scared many people. It's really..."
"Stop, just tell me the result!"
Liu Bai interrupted Long Qie with some dissatisfaction on his face.
what's the situation?
Why did Jiang Lu, a straight-tempered person, talk to me like an official?
"Master Jianglu said... we need to pay more,"
"fifty thousand!"
Long Qie replied honestly.
"Crack!"
As soon as the number '50,000' came out, the pen in Liu Bai's hand fell to the ground.
Good guy!
Your Majesty, this is... too embarrassing!
No wonder the figure of '50,000' was reported to the soldiers during the court meeting to keep them warm. Did he co-author this number from his own place?
"Give!"
"Ask Li Shiqi to send it over."
Liu Bai almost vomited blood at the words that were almost squeezed out from between his teeth.
He feels wronged!
Wasn't it just planning a fight? He is also willing to use up his wealth to avoid disasters. Does His Majesty the First Emperor think that he is being taken advantage of?
Thinking of this, Liu Bai didn't even bother to pick up the pen and continue writing.
Write again...
He wants to write his resignation!
"Master, Master."
"Someone claims to be the leader of the Black Dragon Guard and wants to see the young master."
At this moment, Chen Ying walked into the study and opened his mouth to report.
"Zhang Han?"
"What's he doing here?"
Liu Bai was a little confused and didn't quite understand what it meant.
"Take him into the hall!"
But...this Zhang Han is the last famous general of the Qin Dynasty after all, and he is also the leader of His Majesty's personal guard, so he still needs to be given some face.
....
"Commander Zhang Han, why do you want to come to this humble house?"
Liu Bai forced a smile and asked.
He's a little scared now.
Our Majesty the First Emperor is also very accomplished at deceiving people!
The clothes to keep warm were pressed against me, and even the money was taken out of me!
horrible!
"Prime Minister Liu, Zhang Han is here to read out your Majesty's reward."
Zhang Han smiled, then stood up, straightened his expression, and said solemnly: "Zuo Cheng Liu Bai, loyal to the emperor and the country, has made great contributions in preparing warm clothing and military supplies, and will be given a special reward!"
"Second military merit, bestowed upon me!"
This decree of reward was like the fairy sound from the nine heavens. Liu Bai's previous resentment and dissatisfaction disappeared in an instant!
Second military achievement! ! !
The military merit that I couldn't achieve twice by leading troops to suppress rebellions has now reached my second rank?
At this moment, Liu Bai was so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth.
Even Xiao He, Chen Ping, and Long Qie on the side were sincerely happy for their Duke Liu.
They knew that their Duke Liu really had no feelings about the position of prime minister. Even if Li Si resigned today and his prime minister Liu officially became the right prime minister, he would not be very happy.
but...
Military merit is different!
My Mr. Liu is a man who wants to be a general!
"Mr. Liu, the second rank military merit has been recorded, Zhang Han will take his leave first."
Zhang Han smiled and then resigned.
"Hey, Commander Zhang Han, don't be so polite! Can you stay for a meal before leaving?"
Liu Bai was so happy that he quickly asked Zhang Han to stay for a meal.
He's not being polite, he's really happy!
"No! You also know, Mr. Liu, that the last general is the person in front of His Majesty, so it will be very inconvenient!"
Zhang Han cupped his hands and then said with some hesitation: "Xiang Liu, there is something I want to say."
Liu Bai nodded and said happily: "Please tell me."
"Xiang Liu, there is only one word difference between Shangzao and Dashangzao." (Dashangzao: Sixteenth level of military merit, also called Daliang Zao.)
When Zhang Han said this, Liu Bai smiled widely.
If you are a good person today, you will be a great person tomorrow.
This time the young master is patrolling to comfort the border troops, can you help me? Didn’t military merit come gradually?
"I will retire at the end!"
Watching Zhang Han's leaving figure, Liu Bai was still immersed in the fantasy of 'General Liu'.
"Mr. Liu, didn't you entrust the cold-warming clothes to the chief minister, Nong Yangye, and old general Wang in the decree of Mingfa?"
"Why does Your Majesty reward you for your merits?"
Xiao He was a little puzzled.
Your Majesty has always been stingy with regard to his Duke Liu's military exploits. Why is he so generous this time? Or use something that didn't happen at all as the reason for the reward?
"I know!"
“First get pregnant, then get a wife!”
Long Qie shouted loudly!
