The autumn of the seventh year of Emperor Qianyou's reign is still coming to an end. Inside and outside Tokyo, under the bleak autumn wind, it is difficult to hide the prosperity of the market. It took two years to complete the renovation and reconstruction of the new city inside and outside Kaifeng, and it was completely new both inside and outside. Seventy thousand civilians were recruited and millions were raised from the state treasury and private donations.
The newly built Kaifeng City can accommodate a population of 700,000, basically breaking the original boundaries of cities and districts. It not only provides convenience to scholars and people, but also injects a boost to the continued prosperity of Tokyo's business.
Of course, what remains unchanged is the inner imperial city. Under Liu Chengyou's will, it has not been expanded or rebuilt. Due to the war against Shu and the flooding of the Yellow River, it is incompatible with the new inner and outer cities of Kaifeng.
What spread to the people was, of course, the emperor's good reputation, and the people praised it. Of course, this is not a deliberate show by Liu Chengyou. The ministries and offices that maintain the operation of the government are all in the imperial city. When there are conquests outside and floods inside, in order to ensure the stable operation of the military and government, naturally there will be no major damage to the imperial city. Start the project. You know, according to the design blueprint, Kaifeng Imperial City is not just a simple renovation.
In the Chongzheng Hall, a new and clear layout map of Kaifeng hangs on the side. The map carefully outlines and marks the streets, mansions, shops, temples, government offices, barracks, warehouses of Kaifeng City...
"Uncle Emperor, in the past two years, you have worked hard and worked hard to build such a majestic capital for me and the Han Dynasty. Thank you for your hard work!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said to Murong Yanchao, who was standing respectfully behind him.
"Your Majesty, it is my honor to serve as a minister with great work!" Murong Yanchao grinned, showing his white teeth: "Now, all that is left is the imperial city!"
"I still say what I said, the matter in the imperial city is not urgent!" Liu Chengyou waved.
Murong Yanchao did not insist on the request anymore, but took out a stack of books and memorials, presented them to Liu Chengyou with both hands, and said with a somewhat solemn expression: "This is a detailed account of the money and food spent before and after this event, the registration of civilian husbands, and the corruption and personal gains involved." Officials, please have your Majesty take a look."
"Uncle Huang is becoming more and more meticulous in his work!" Liu Chengyou glanced at him and commented lightly.
After letting Zhang Dejun take it, Liu Chengyou flipped through it, pulled out the list of officials involved in corruption, and browsed briefly for a while. There were not many officials involved, but the records involved were very detailed, and the first name was Chang Si.
"If the water is clear, there will be no fish!" After closing the list, Liu Chengyou sighed quietly, looked at Murong Yanchao, and asked: "Uncle Emperor, I heard that you have dealt with many people before and after this, why do you keep banning them? "
"After all, money and silk touch people's hearts!" Murong Yanchao spread his hands and said, "There are always people who are lucky enough to have a little power and use public affairs for personal gain, so it's hard to stop them."
"This Chang Si, after deducting his donation, he still made a profit! I have seen his greed and stinginess, and warned him, but he still doesn't repent! What can I do to such a person?" Liu Chengyou's With emotion in his tone, he asked Murong Yanchao: "How does the emperor think I should deal with him?"
After hearing the question, Murong Yanchao thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Changsi's greedy and stingy nature is known to all the officials in the Hedong Yuan Dynasty. It is almost natural. For such a person, even if he is dealt with according to the law, it will not be painful. I opened my heart and felt repentant. I often thought that the corruption and corruption was nothing more than relying on power. I thought that it would be better to take away his official position, make him return to his hometown to support himself, and then confiscate all the income he had collected from his previous posts and confiscate the national treasury. In this way, years of accumulation turned out to be nothing. Empty, let him reflect in his later years in the countryside and taste the pain..."
After Murong Yanchao said his suggestion, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at him, with amusement in his eyes: "The emperor's words are somewhat affectionate!"
Murong Yanchao chuckled.
After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou sighed: As for Chang Si, let's do this. The founding ministers gradually withered away, and there are not a few left today. I have long heard about the corruption and corruption that I often think about, but because of my confusion, I still gave him important positions, gave him power, and tolerated his lawlessness. This is also my fault, and I am not doing anything wrong for myself. Furthermore, given Chang Si’s advanced age, one day has passed and one day is missing. Let him return to his hometown to recuperate! "
"Your Majesty is kind!" Murong Yanchao immediately complimented.
Just as he finished speaking, Liu Chengyou said in an indifferent tone: "As for the remaining people, since the emperor's uncle has investigated clearly and the evidence of the crime is conclusive, he will hand it over to the Ministry of Punishment and handle it strictly and severely. There must be no wrongdoing." vertical!"
Facts have proved that Liu Chengyou is not that tolerant.
The corner of his mouth twitched, and Murong Yanchao asked again: "Nowadays, due to the reconstruction, the scholars and people who moved outside the city have gradually moved back to the city, and each has a new house to compensate for their losses. However, there are two temporary resettlement places outside the city. Point, after two years, it has become a gathering place. Kaifeng Mansion intends to build a new town, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
"Yes! Very good!" Liu Chengyou's reaction was in three words.
Looking back, Liu Chengyou looked at Murong Yanchao with an emotional look: "Uncle, I see you have lost a lot of weight! These two years have indeed not been easy. With your contribution in building the city, I want to cooperate with you." The emperor's uncle rewarded him by making him a king!"
As soon as Liu Chengyou finished speaking, a surprise smile broke out on Murong Yanchao's rough and dark old face, and he said with earnestness and pretentiousness: "How dare you ask for a royal title with just the hard work of building a city?"
Paying attention to his expression, Liu Chengyou smiled softly: "My uncle is Huang Kao's younger brother, and now he is the elder of the clan. Being crowned king also shows the majesty of my royal family!"
After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Later, I will issue an edict to confer a title on the county, and name it Changli!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing this, Murong Yanchao simply bowed down and became a little excited, with tears in his old eyes.
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Regardless of the fact that Liu Chengyou has always been called an imperial uncle, no matter what, his surname is Murong. Outside the government and the public, it is inevitable that there will be some unpalatable remarks. Now, Liu Chengyou's title of king to Murong Yanchao is a deeper recognition for him.
"In the past two years, the royal family has been focusing on city construction affairs, and it is inevitable that it has been a little slack on the official affairs of Kaifeng Mansion, which is understandable to me." After the reward was over, Liu Chengyou turned around and said: "However, Kaifeng Mansion is the capital of the Han Dynasty after all. The capital of the world, with all the counties under its jurisdiction, manages hundreds of thousands of people with great faith, and cannot be neglected. In this way, after being crowned king, the emperor's uncle can rest in the mansion for a period of time to relieve physical and mental fatigue. As for Kaifeng Mansion, I will send another officer Officials will follow!"
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, the joy on Murong Yanchao's face gradually solidified, but seeing the gentle and humble smile on the emperor's nephew's face, he felt very complicated.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your concern and consideration! In the past two years, I have felt that I am quite incompetent in my duties in Kaifeng Mansion. I fully agree with Your Majesty's consideration!" Taking a deep breath, Murong Yanchao bowed his hands to Liu Chengyou and said, "But , I have a request, I hope your Majesty will accept it!"
"Say!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand.
Murong Yanchao said: "In Kaifeng New City, almost every street, every section of parapet, and every city gate has my hard work. However, due to national conditions, Your Majesty has stopped the expansion of the imperial city. I feel sorry for it. I only wish. When Your Majesty restarts the project, he will still supervise it with his ministers. He will definitely live up to his mission and it will be regarded as fulfilling his wishes!"
"I agree!" After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou waved his sleeves generously.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Murong Yanchao resigned, Liu Chengyou turned around and picked up a secret memorandum from the Wude Secretary from the imperial case. What was written above was the money that Murong Yanchao took the opportunity to earn during the construction of the city. It was equivalent to about 50,000 copper coins. The amount was not small, but it was not shocking either. At least compared to Emperor Murong's previous style, he was restrained.
There is no cat in this world who doesn't steal fish. In the early days, Imperial Uncle Murong was naturally conscientious and dedicated to the public, but in the later stages, he couldn't hold back and took the opportunity to make some profits. However, Liu Chengyou did not express harsh criticism for this. His imperial uncle was much smarter than the emperor's uncle, and he did not do stupid things like direct corruption. More importantly, he did a good job in the construction of Kaifeng City. It’s also worth tolerating.
"Your Majesty, Liang Quan is victorious!"
