After drinking and eating for a while, I enjoyed the singing and dancing at Baixiangju, then got up and rushed to the governor's house.
In front of the county governor's house, Mo Xingjun, who had received the news in advance, led the local officials and waited patiently. The people passing by showed curious expressions.
"What are these officials doing?"
"I heard that His Highness King Yong is coming to pay tribute today."
"King Yong?"
"you do not say!"
"This Prince Yong, in terms of achievements, is not inferior to his elder brother."
Many people carried luggage on their shoulders, and some carried baskets in their hands. They had obviously just returned from the salt industry.
Mo Xingjun and others stood there for a long time, constantly flexing their muscles and bones, listening to the comments of the people next to them, their expressions remained calm.
"Fengxiao, look at the people on the street, watch their submission, hear their words, what do you think?"
"Please give me some advice, Master."
"Most of their clothes are simple. They should be people who travel all year round. Most of them also carry luggage. They should be businessmen in the past!"
"As we go along, we should know that the trade exchanges in the south are closer than those in the north!"
Ning Fan and others walked among the crowd like a leisurely stroll, with a smile on their lips, and said softly: "In your opinion, what is the key to strengthening the country and enriching the people?"
"this……"
Hearing this, Guo Jia frowned slightly, thought for a moment and replied: "If you want to strengthen the country and enrich the people, it is necessary for the country to be peaceful and peaceful for the people. There must be a stable environment for the people to farm, enjoy their work, and trade, so that they can gradually prosper!"
"Yes, a stable social environment is extremely important, but this is not enough!"
"Please give me some advice, Master!"
“The key to strengthening a country and enriching its people is wealth!”
"If you want to make people rich, you need wealth. If you want to get wealth, you need to do business."
"business!"
When Chen Gong heard this, he immediately looked solemn and looked at Ning Fan in disbelief: "My lord, do you mean to prepare to focus on business?"
"I think so too!"
"My lord, since ancient times, all dynasties have emphasized agriculture and suppressed business, and the turmoil lies in wealth. If businessmen have money, their social status will be improved!"
"If the people all go to business, who will farm the land honestly?"
"Besides, if a businessman has money and status, if he has evil intentions, how can he stop him?"
Ning Fan smiled, paused, and seemed to see some officials from the county governor's office, and said softly: "The key to valuing business is not to value merchants, but to value commerce!"
"Re-circulation, re-trade!"
Ning Fan's words express his core thoughts. This is also the move he made after long and careful consideration in time travel that is most suitable for today's social background!
Regardless of the current life, a look at past lives is enough to see the social benefits brought about by high commercial prosperity.
Like the Rich Song Dynasty, the Great Song Dynasty emphasized culture over military affairs, and the military system had some shortcomings, resulting in a rich country but a weak army.
So much so that they were ravaged by barbarians from the north.
When talking about this, we have to mention the issues of social system and local bureaucracy. It’s a long story, so I won’t mention it for now.
After hearing Ning Fan's words, Guo Jia's expression became particularly solemn. Su Shi and Du Fu also frowned, as if they were thinking seriously. Only Shen Wansan's face was full of excitement.
"Let's go!"
"I've been waiting for a long time. Let's go and pay our respects to the pier first."
After Ning Fan laughed teasingly, he led the crowd and strode towards the governor's mansion. Two bodyguards, Dian Wei and Xu Chu, followed Ning Fan closely, making them intimidating.
"But in person to His Highness King Yong?"
After Mo Xingjun saw Ning Fan and his entourage, he only glanced at them for a few times before stepping forward to greet them.
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
"I will accept the order from the lower official."
When the governor's party saw Guo Jia take out a golden scroll from his sleeve, they all knelt down and saluted. The people around him also knelt on the ground in an uproar.
"It is said that the emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the imperial edict is:)"
"From now on, Prince Yong Ning Fan and Commander-in-Chief Huainan have the military and political power to appoint officials on their own..."
After hundreds of words were read eloquently, Mo Xingjun and others put their heads to the ground respectfully. It was not until the reading was finished that they kowtowed respectfully and accepted the imperial edict.
"Your Majesty, please see His Highness King Yong!"
"No gift!"
Ning Fan put one hand behind his back, made a move with his empty hand, and said with a smile: "I have heard for a long time that Lord Mo, the governor of Lingzhou County, is diligent in government, loves the people, and is an upright man. When I see him today, he is indeed a talented person and a dignified person!"
"Ahem!"
Mo Xingjun choked at Ning Fan's words, smiled awkwardly, and quickly raised his hands and said: "Your Highness, I have prepared food and wine for you all, please come in and have a rest!"
"There's no need for a banquet. We've already eaten."
"The food at Baixiangju is really good. Let's go and discuss business first."
"Yes Yes!"
Mo Xingjun and others followed Ning Fan into the mansion. It has to be said that the officials in the county governor's mansion were still very cautious. They had been in the place for many years and had never even seen the third-rank officials in the capital. But now they met the most powerful person in the dynasty. The illustrious prince was naturally in awe.
"Everyone, please take a seat!"
"This king has just arrived, and I still need your help. I have nothing to say here, and you can all speak freely!"
"Today, let's have a simple chat!"
Ning Fan's elegant temperament was released, and his tone was also very gentle, making people feel like a spring breeze. Mo Xingjun couldn't help but nod his head frequently.
It seems that His Highness King Yong is not as ferocious as the legend says.
"Lord Mo!"
"The official is here."
"Haha, during my journey this king, I heard that Wumei Mountain is not peaceful recently. Have you heard about it?"
"Wumeishan..."
Mo Xingjun looked slightly flustered. He stepped out of the queue and cupped his hands, and said softly: "Your Highness, I have heard that bandits have gathered in Wumei Mountain recently, and there is a faint sign of unrest. I am preparing to send troops to clear them out."
"hehe!"
"Then do you know who is causing trouble in Wumei Mountain?"
"This... I am sending people to conduct a detailed investigation. Now I have some clues, but it is not clear yet."
"oh?"
The gentle smile on Ning Fan's face gradually disappeared, and he said calmly: "As a parent, you have made such a big commotion on your territory, but you know nothing about it."
"It's really incredible."
"Back to Your Highness, I heard that this is Lu Yuanshan, the son of Lu's eldest son!"
"you sure?"
At this moment, Mo Xingjun's face completely lost its previous calmness, and instead there were beads of sweat. For some reason, facing the young man in front of him, who was no more than a weakling, actually gave him a feeling of oppression like a mountain.
"Your Majesty, sure!"
"Now that it's confirmed, what are you going to do with the Lu family?"
"Your Highness, your subordinates must investigate and interrogate him in accordance with the laws of my Dayu, and do whatever you want!"
“So best!”
Ning Fan's face gradually returned to a warm smile, and the coldness just now seemed to disappear instantly, and he said calmly: "In this case, the Lu family's rebellion case will be handed over to you. Within three days, I want to see to the result.”
"yes!"
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