In the Han Dynasty, some things were extremely inefficient and could take several months just to discuss. However, some things were always carried out vigorously and resolutely. All difficulties and obstacles were not problems in the end. The key was whether Emperor Liu participated or not. , and how determined it is.
What Emperor Liu and his son discussed at night were quickly reflected at the execution level of the central government. The very next day, just after Liu Min woke up from his hangover, he received a report from his trusted officials that the imperial court had issued an edict.
Because it was on the day of Ding Wei, it was named "Ding Wei Zhao". The meaning of the imperial edict was basically based on what Emperor Liu and his son had discussed, and there were no major differences. It fully reflected Emperor Liu's will.
Anxi is divided into two, but it is not bounded by Qiuci as mentioned by Liu Min, but by the Tianshan Mountains as the dividing line. The north belongs to Anxi, and the south belongs to the newly established Gaochang Road.
Gaochang Road, as its name suggests, basically covers the original territory of the Gaochang Uighurs, and even expands westward to include the vast area south of the Tianshan Mountains, including affluent places like Shule. Even though Gaochang was the largest city in the Western Regions, the administrative seat of the new Gaochang Road was also moved westward to Yanqi City to govern the four directions from its residence.
As for the new Anxi Governor's Palace, it was built on the original Black Khan territory. Most of the areas north of the Tianshan Mountains were under its rule. Suiye was the political and military center, which was also the traditional "Anxi". In the words of Emperor Liu, in this way, the Anxi Governor's Office will be more streamlined, allowing Liu Min to unload the "burden" of Gaochang Road and concentrate on development.
As for the series of political, military, and economic support for Anxi, it was also clearly stated in Ding Wei's edict, and that trust and sustenance were also fully reflected. The last time, the Northeast Development was decided and the development of Anton was carried out. support.
This one in the east and one in the west, two major governor's offices, two princes, and two princes, were the greatest efforts Emperor Liu made to consolidate the Han's border defense. With the issuance of Ding Weizhao, the months-long discussion about Anxi has finally come to an end. The matter has been settled, and even if some people are still hesitant, they dare not say more.
Immediately afterwards, the news came out that Emperor Liu had dismantled the "Dragon Boat" and "Phoenix Palace" and sold them to raise funds in order to support the needs of immigration and development. This incident attracted the attention of both the government and the public. Regarding Emperor Liu's move, the officials also had different reactions. Some were full of admiration, while others were greatly embarrassed. The reason for the embarrassment was simple. His Majesty the Emperor even brought out his own ship. , how could they not express anything.
So, after only two days of preparation, a unique auction was held in Luoyang Mansion Office. To put it bluntly, this was another money-making activity, but it also caused a sensation in Luoyang.
On the day of the auction, the upper class dignitaries and celebrities in Xijing gathered in Luoyang Yamen and actively bid. The reason for this effect is that pleasing Emperor Liu by bidding is one thing, and watching the excitement is another. After all, Emperor Liu took out the royal things and sold them. This kind of condescension was considered a strange thing in the Han Dynasty. .
The more positive ones are the "ordinary" merchants. For them, being able to get an invitation and participate in such a grand event is also a reflection of status and cannot be more honorable.
During the more than two decades of economic prosperity in the Han Dynasty, a large number of wealthy merchants emerged in the country. In the social environment of rapid development of the commodity economy, it could not be contained by the imperial court by cutting a few leeks.
But similarly, due to national conditions and concepts, wealth has increased, but social status has not improved accordingly, or the improvement is not obvious. For many businessmen, how to obtain a higher social status is also a matter of their active efforts after successfully making money. Obtained.
Some people choose the traditional way of purchasing land, joining the landlord class, training their children, and becoming officials. Some people go deep into the big cities to develop and expand their industries. At the same time, they sharpen their heads and infiltrate into the circles of the powerful, hoping to gain the respect of the nobles. Appreciation and support can transcend class restrictions.
And how can ordinary people break into the circle of powerful people? Most of the time, if you want to be a cow or a horse, you don't have the qualifications. The auction held in Luoyang Mansion is undoubtedly what most businessmen are looking forward to. It is a rare opportunity. Pay a deposit of 5,000 yuan, buy a ticket to attend the meeting, and buy an opportunity to communicate directly with the powerful. It's so worth it.
The progress of the auction was indeed beyond the expectations of many people, whether it was the person responsible for organizing it or not.
The Shaofu and Luoyang yamen, as well as the dignitaries, seemed to underestimate the enthusiasm of these merchants.
At the auction, they were the ones who bid the highest and the most brutally. An ordinary Dongzhu worth two hundred guan could fetch ten times the price. The one with the largest size and the best quality was sold for 1 Wan Guan. The "Dragon Boat" and "Phoenix Palace" are decorated with thousands of pearls of various types.
Not to mention other things, and for those merchants, they showed off their strength and financial resources without any scruples. On such occasions, it seemed that money was worthless.
The items may not be worth that price, but if you ask those who bid, there is only one word, worth it. Not to mention opportunities, influence, these things, just the words "imperial thing" are worth mentioning.
Those "cheap businessmen" are working so hard, how can the dignitaries present at the meeting be content with being behind others? Otherwise, if the news spreads, let them put their face wherever they go, and spread it to the ears of the emperor, wouldn't he think that they are enjoying these things? People with good national salaries and blessings are not as active as businessmen.
After three days of hot auction, more than 10,000 lots were all bought by someone, and the amount of money calculated was enough to shock everyone's attention, totaling more than 21 million yuan.
When this number reached Emperor Liu's ears, Emperor Liu was shocked and even repeatedly confirmed it with Lu Mengzheng and others. After receiving a positive answer, he sighed: "Are these people crazy or stupid? Although I don't know the actual value of those things, the premium is indeed too high, terrifyingly high! However, it can be seen that , The big man has indeed made a large number of people rich, which is also a manifestation of the strong national power!"
This incident made Emperor Liu really want to hold such auctions a few more times, but he quickly restrained himself. You still have to pay more attention to the appearance of this food. A grand occasion like this is also difficult to replicate. The enthusiasm of those people has been almost exhausted this time. It can be done on a small scale, with tens of thousands of pieces at a time. No one can hold it. Blood-sucking That’s not how it sucks.
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Of course, this much-than-expected revenue caught many people by surprise. After the news spread, even the Financial Secretary became interested in the money and wanted to borrow it. However, Emperor Liu had said it first. This was a special fund to be used for the development of immigrants from the Han Dynasty, so Emperor Liu blocked it very simply.
After the auction was over, the next step was the issue of payment, which was very humane in this regard, and a full fifteen days were given. Of course, there is no question of whether they can collect them all. This is the most authoritative "judicial auction" of the Han Dynasty. If this is breached, it is not a matter of sanctions and punishments, but the crime of confiscating homes and beheadings. No one dares to despise the imperial power and violate the God's power.
Emperor Liu has also made a good distribution of this money. If Anxi has it, Anton will not be left behind. There are even other directions, and it will not be given all at once. With such a sum of money, at least within the next ten years, the court will be able to spend more freely on immigration and development, and will encounter less resistance.
