After the Chang'an Royal Palace was cleared out, there were actually fifteen or six places. Gao Buyi cried out for waste and asked people to clear out the large gardens with beautiful scenery. After the treasures were returned to the treasury, they were opened to the people for free, and more were opened to the people. Taking advantage of the fact that there are now more foreign merchants in Chang'an, they immediately sold them at a high price. This difficult task was left to Yang Guozhong.
Although Yang Guozhong was not good at governing the country, he was extremely efficient in doing things. In terms of making money, he was on par with Li Linfu. With both of them around, Xuanzong never had to worry about money.
Soon all the gardens were sold, and they got 110 million in silver. This was just in Chang'an, and there were royal gardens in other places across the country. If they were all sold, Guaiguai, it would be a lot of money.
Gao Buyi had already thought about how to spend the money. He wanted to open a nationwide chain of counter shops, just like the banks of later generations. This era was definitely the best time to open a bank. Maybe he could create a multinational bank. Because the demand is very strong, are you afraid of losing business if there is demand?
Gao Buyi is going to leave this matter to the powerful man. This guy is capable and loyal, but he is too deep in the palace battle and can no longer stay in the palace.
At this time, Lux was kneeling in front of Gao Buyi. Gao Buyi had already told him the arrangements for him, and also told him the purpose of opening a bank to raise money to build roads, train troops, and enrich the people.
"Are you willing?" Finally, Gao Buyi asked.
"Can this industry really help the people without adding any wealth and the country be able to make enough use of it?"
"Of course, if you do a good job."
"Do you want to tell the prince?"
"You are only responsible for me."
After hearing this, the powerful man finally felt relieved. He was still the emperor's confidant, so he quickly kowtowed and said, "I am willing."
"That's great. Go ahead. The 110 million taels I got from selling the garden will be given to you as capital. Remember, you must make progress while maintaining stability."
"The slave knows what to do."
"Okay, you are worthy of my caring for others. Don't worry, I won't let you end up. Another thing is to try to buy more grain and transport it to the surrounding areas of Chang'an." This is a wish to the strong man, You can't just work without letting the horses eat grass, and you are also preparing for another thing.
According to historical records, it was also in this year, July 747, that there was a famine in Chang'an, and Gao Buyi wanted to prepare in advance.
"It's Your Majesty, thank you Your Majesty!"
Watching the strongman retreat, Gao Buyi began to think about the next step.
But Shangguan Pei Hui, who was standing on Gao Buyi's side, was full of emotions: "The once powerful warriors have now been transferred away from the center of power. It is true that the rise and fall of the emperor is determined by one word." Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look at it. Looking at this most powerful old man, he is in good spirits. I hope he is not having a flashback and finally sees some light.
After thinking for a long time, Gao Buyi finally decided that the first thing in the New Year is to recruit talents. At this time, celebrities such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Gao Shi, etc. should be in their prime, and it is a good time for them to make contributions.
"Cough cough cough! - This damn body!" The old body was a little overwhelmed, and Gao Buyi cursed secretly. Suddenly he looked at Shangguan Pei Hui, their eyes met, and Shangguan Pei Hui quickly turned his head.
"Pei Hui, you must have practiced the breathing method."
Shangguan Pei Hui was a little confused, his heart was beating fast, and he nodded repeatedly.
"Hahaha! Okay, come on, come on, teach me, teach me now."
If Gao Buyi wants to change this decrepit state, he can only rely on the ancients' breathing method.
At this time, Shangguan beauty's face was as red as a delicate flower, but it was a pity that Gao was not in the mood to appreciate it. He just wanted to practice quickly, otherwise he would regret it too late if he suddenly farted that day.
In the next few days, Gao Buyi was either practicing or staring at a map, which showed the military deployment plans of the top ten military commanders in the world.
"Hui'er!"
"I'm here!" Gao Buyi didn't let Shangguan Pei Hui and others call him a slave, otherwise it would sound like he was an evil landowner. Therefore, he ordered all the ladies in the palace to call themselves ministers. Although they had no rank, he didn't care.
"How many days are left until the Lantern Festival?"
"Your Majesty, there are still three days left!" Shangguan Pei Hui, who is wearing a six-pin flower hairpin crown, looks beautiful and pleasing to the eye. This is also a masterpiece of Gao Buyi. The other maids have changed their hair into flying buns, looking pure and pure. This inspiration comes from later generations. Even the clothes of Tiangong Xian'e in the TV series Journey to the West were changed according to Tiangong Xian'e.
"Somebody come!"
"Your Majesty!" Chen Xuan walked in.
"Is the general on duty again today? Where are Ge Shuhan and Li Sheng?"
"They are also on duty, but they are outside."
"General, thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"
"Does the Bei Ya Forbidden Army number one hundred thousand now?"
"Your Majesty, it's more than 90,000, but less than 100,000!"
"Listen, I'll give you three years to expand the number of the Imperial Guard to 300,000! The entire imperial palace will be handed over to Ge Shuhan and others, and you will do your best to handle this matter." Hearing this, Chen Xuan was shocked, wasn't it? Did you just say that you need to recuperate? Why do you suddenly want to expand the army?
"Is there a problem?"
"It's not a big problem, it's just——"
"No problem, that's all. This time the military expansion should consider recruiting more civilians, and explain to them clearly that those who are over 18 years old are encouraged to voluntarily join the army, and those who have served in the army for five years will be allowed to return home voluntarily. When they return home, in addition to the monthly military pay, the court will In addition, there will be settlement allowance, which will gradually become a norm in the future. The current military service system is very bad, so how can you stay in the military for the rest of your life?"
Chen Xuan didn't understand much, but he thought it was a good thing and immediately agreed.
"This matter cannot be delayed, but you must remember to voluntarily enlist in the army! This is the principle and bottom line, and it cannot affect people's lives."
"I understand!"
"Although it is a prosperous age, the military preparation cannot be delayed. We should be prepared for danger in times of peace!" Gao Buyi sighed and continued: "I will give you a handwritten edict, instructing Wang Sizhong to return to Chang'an to see me before the Lantern Festival, and at the same time ask Fumeng Lingcha and Anxi The deputy envoy Guo Ziyi returned to Chang'an from Beiting and asked Gao Xianzhi, the deputy envoy of Beiting Jiedu, and Feng Changqing, the judge of Anxi Jiedushi, to temporarily exercise the power of Jiedushi."
Later, before Guo Ziyi arrived in Chang'an, he was appointed as the military envoy of Longyou, and directly transferred to Longyou halfway.
Hearing this, Chen Xuan's heart skipped a beat again, and he knelt down in fear and said: "Your Majesty, although General Wang holds the troops of the four towns, the last general dares to guarantee it with his life. General Wang has no second thoughts."
Gao Buyi smiled and said: "Get up, where are you thinking? Did you hear something?"
"I don't dare to hide it from Your Majesty. The last general accidentally learned about Li Linfu's frame-up remarks against General Wang."
"Haha! You, after the Chinese New Year, I plan to rectify military affairs. I have to consult General Wang on some military affairs. Go ahead, get things done, and ask him to bring Shuofang's servant Gu Huai'en with him." Gao Buyi I feel that since I regard Chen Xuan as a confidant, it is necessary to speak clearly to avoid suspicion.
Sure enough, Chen Xuan was secretly relieved after hearing Gao Buyi's words, because Xuanzong had been persuaded to suspect Wang Sizhong before.
"yes!"
When Chen Xuan went out, Gao Buyi smiled and asked Shangguan Pei Hui: "Hui'er, am I that scary? I see that Chen Xuan just breathed a sigh of relief."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Pei Hui knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty is a wise and wise king!"
