On the occasion of Meng Yue, the resurrected earth seems to reflect the resurrected Han Dynasty. The city of Tokyo has also undergone obvious changes compared to previous years at the same time. The traffic was busy, the people were flowing, and the sound was booming... Of course, it was not that exaggerated, but it was still much more lively.
Since the opening of the North City in Chenshi, Liu Chengyou has appeared in an attic there and stared at an ordinary street in the city to observe. It is said that watching the people forget their emotions. After standing there for nearly an hour, Liu Chengyou's face remained numb, his eyes as straight as a stake.
"Brother, what's the difference between those two shops? It's been almost a whole morning..." Beside him, Huaiyang King Liu Chengxun, who was summoned to accompany the driver, muttered softly.
In the past two or three years, Liu Chengxun has grown a lot, especially his height. Standing together, he has faintly surpassed his imperial brother. After he was granted the title of Prince and opened a mansion, his previously out-of-the-way temperament was somewhat restrained. According to the reports Liu Chengyou received, he lived in the mansion for a long time and practiced literature and martial arts without any neglect.
However, after all, you are young and your temperament is not so easy to change. Early in the morning, he heard an edict from the palace saying that the emperor had summoned him to accompany him on a trip. Although he was rarely surprised, he still came with great interest. However, the result was that a group of people stood together...
"What, you can't stand anymore?" After hearing Liu Chengxun's "complaint", Liu Chengyou looked less relaxed and asked softly.
"No!" When asked, Liu Chengxun denied it reflexively, and then he chuckled and said, "It's just that as far as I'm concerned, standing for an hour is more tiring than riding a horse for an hour!"
"If you are tired, find a place to rest!" Liu Chengyou said this not just to Liu Chengxun.
Accompanying him, in addition to the chamberlains and close ministers, was Yin Houyi of Kaifeng Prefecture. Hearing the emperor's words of "sympathy", no one else did anything. Only this old man handed over his hands and apologized: "My old legs really can't bear the pain. I hope your majesty will forgive me!"
After saying that, he was not at all restrained and sat down cross-legged, stroking his white beard and continuing to look towards the street through the railings. Although, he didn't understand what was so strange about a silk shop and a porcelain shop. I can't understand it, but the old man can see it clearly. At most, he will send someone to investigate afterward.
Observing Hou Yi's open-minded performance, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly, but he didn't care. Although Hou Yi is an old man, he has no knowledge, but he does have a way of being an official, and he is very good at handling people. Thinking about it, when I left Fengxiang and moved east to Kaifeng, it seemed that I had never made the emperor unhappy.
"Remember how many people have come to each of the two stores since they opened, and how many merchant transactions have been completed in each?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked Liu Chengxun.
"I don't know." Upon hearing this question, Liu Chengxun looked confused.
"You don't even know?" Liu Chengyou tilted his head and asked the others.
Everyone remained silent. Wang Pu didn't need to be in the limelight, but Zhang Yongde, who also had the responsibility of a bodyguard, carefully stated a few figures. It was obvious that this young guard was careful.
Liu Chengyou's imperial squad of generals has been rotating, both to win people's hearts nearby and to train them. When the time comes, they are transferred to other posts or sent to other places to hone their skills. Now it has become a pattern. Li Chongju and Zhao Kuangyin were sent to Suzhou by Liu Chengyou to serve as military envoys. They were very close to Jiangbei in the Southern Tang Dynasty!
"You've been standing there for so long, are you just looking at me like this?" Showing an approving look at the new leader of the guards, Liu Chengyou's tone suddenly turned serious and asked Liu Chengxun, making the air around him cool down a bit.
Liu Chengxun lowered his head subconsciously and hesitated twice, but Nuonuo was speechless.
"The Imperial Examination is a long way to go to create the Han Dynasty. As a member of the Han Dynasty royal family, you are not too young. This country and the country also need your efforts to protect..." Speaking of these clichés, Liu Chengyou is very familiar with it.
"When you go out of the house on weekdays, don't just go hunting. Go to the market more often and see how the people live!" Liu Chengyou pointed to the shops in the market in a teaching tone and said: "It's not a peaceful world now. You must not slack off even a little bit, and I am the same. When all the businesses in this market are prosperous, will I dare to relax at all!"
"Yes!" Liu Chengxun nodded reluctantly and agreed. However, facing Brother Jun's majesty, his expression could only go so far.
Liu Chengyou left the palace today. Of course, he not only took his emperor brother to stand on the street to watch the scenery and teach him a lesson, but also to stretch his muscles a little. Liu Chengyou asked his attendant Zhang Dejun: "How is the time?"
Zhang Dejun obviously cared about time, and immediately responded: "Go back to the official house, it's almost time!"
"Then let's go!" Liu Chengyou said.
However, he stopped Liu Chengxun and said to him: "You don't have to follow me. I haven't entered the palace for a few days. I will go to greet my mother later. Do you still need me to teach you about filial piety?"
Another lesson, Liu Chengxun was already used to it.
However, Liu Chengyou's attitude immediately changed and became softer. With a slight smile on his lips, he said: "Mom, there is a happy event waiting for you!"
After patting his younger brother on the shoulder, Liu Chengyou ordered someone to lead the confused young King Huaiyang away.
After briefly glancing at Qi Qingjian's back, Liu Chengyou finally moved his aching legs. Before leaving, he left a question: "Beggars like that who are in ragged clothes and have little food to eat. How many people are there in Tokyo?" How many?"
Following Liu Chengyou's expectations, one can see at a glance the "beggar" in the emperor's mouth in the relatively clean streets and alleys. Poverty, hunger, and downfall are several vivid words that seem to hang above his head.
After Liu Chengyou left under the protection of the guards, a Kaifeng official who was lucky enough to follow him took a deep breath and asked Hou Yi doubtfully: "Master, what do you mean by this?"
Hou Yi held on to the railing, twisted his neck a little, and while thinking, he muttered: "The emperor is asking me to deal with these poor people!"
Upon hearing this, the subordinate's eyes lit up and he immediately said: "These untouchables do not work in production, but go to Beijing to beg for food. It is really abominable. Should we send people to drive all these people in Tokyo out of the city?"
After listening to his suggestion, Hou Yi's eyebrows jumped, and he resisted the urge to slap this subordinate. His anger flashed slightly, and he scolded: "Confused! If so, you and I will wait for His Majesty's thunderous wrath! Your Majesty is like that Love the people..."
"You are stupid because of your humble position!" The subordinate felt a chill on his neck and suddenly realized.
"Then what should we do with it?"
Obviously, this problem stumped Hou Yi. He grabbed his old beard and thought about it for a while, then said: "Send someone to gather these 'beggars' in the city. The young and strong ones will be given a meal and sent to the port." , working in the mines, as for the women, children, old and young, let’s put some food aside for the time being and provide some relief. As for the future... we’ll talk about it later!”
"So, the weather in Tokyo will definitely be completely new!" The subordinate immediately flattered him.
There was no pride on Hou Yilao's face. He just shook his head and sighed in his heart that the position of Kaifeng governor was not easy to achieve. This old man is already thinking about whether to submit his resignation...
The King of Huaiyang, Liu Chengxun, followed Liu Chengyou's arrangement and went into the palace to pay his respects to Queen Mother Li before returning to the palace.
As soon as he returned to the palace, he directly asked the officials in the palace: "Is the Grand Master here?"
"In the study!"
The study in the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion was where Liu Chengxun studied on weekdays. Li Songzheng, the Huaiyang Prince's tutor whom Liu Chengyou had chosen for him, wrote in handwriting there.
When Liu Chengxun came, the master and apprentice sat opposite each other and immediately complained to Li Song about the "grievances" they had suffered while accompanying him.
After hearing this, Li Song had a different attitude and advised Liu Chengxun: "What your Majesty said is true. Your Majesty, you should know that it is not easy for Your Majesty to maintain the country of Han Dynasty with the dignity of a young man. As the emperor's younger brother, you should be considerate of your brother." !”
"Besides, Your Majesty is strict with the King and teaches you by words and deeds. This is exactly how he values you..."
Soon, Li Song gave another lecture. He was probably used to it. Although his brain felt swollen, his mood improved a lot.
"By the way, I have something else to ask you, Master?"
"Your Majesty, please speak frankly."
Somewhat embarrassed and hesitant, Liu Chengxun said to Li Song: "I went to visit my mother and learned from her that she wanted to choose a princess for me..."
