It was Liu Xin, Ma Yun and Diaochan who exclaimed.
The papermaking technology in Jingzhou is quite mature and the cost of paper is very low. Therefore, the government at all levels in Jingzhou can use a large amount of paper instead of bamboo slips. However, Liu Xin implemented a strict technical blockade. Except for Jingzhou, no paper can be produced in other places. Because of its convenience and practicality, paper has attracted literati from all over the country, and the price has risen in the market. For the same reason, the cost of refining white porcelain is also very low, but it is still in the trial production stage, which is even impossible outside. When I saw one, Cai Yan gave only some samples, but in Wang Yun’s eyes, the value of these exquisite porcelains cannot be measured by gold at all.
Liu Xin and Ma Yun looked at each other, then looked at Diao Chan, and shook their heads together. If they were placed in their original era, Diao Chan would definitely become a star of acting, video, and singing, and he would be a very popular big-name player. Who I can imagine that it is only worth a box of paper and a box of porcelain.
Diao Chan's heart is even more mixed. She was sold to Wang Yun's mansion since she was a child, and she was marked with a price. The day Wang Yun proposed to recognize her as a righteous daughter, she was still a little flattered, stealing from her, who Knowing that she was just a product clearly marked by someone else, she didn't know that Zhao Yun first took out only a box of paper, but later she saw Wang Yun hesitate to display the porcelain, which is more of a bargaining taste. inside,
Being sold as a commodity, Diao Chan felt a deep shame in her heart. In fact, Bian Yu had this feeling before. Her price was more straightforward, which was one hundred taels of gold, but Liu Xin made it. After a hundred taels of gold, she was given a free body, so she later married Liu Xin instead of being bought by Liu Xin. Therefore, she has always been very grateful to Liu Xin.
Bian Yu could understand Diao Chan’s feelings at the moment. She knew that Cai Yan was just saying something unintentionally. She was worried about causing any unpleasantness, so she quickly said: "Miss Diao Chan, in fact, it was Zhao Ji’s intention to visit her elders. Just kidding, don't take it to your heart."
Cai Yan also smiled and said: "Yes, sister is playing with you, don't take it seriously,"
Diao Chan really didn’t mean to blame Cai Yan. Cai Yan has taken care of her in the past two days. She can feel that Cai Yan is completely sincere and not fake, but she does feel a little uncomfortable now. I have an unspeakable feeling for Wang Yun. Wang Yun has indeed raised her for more than ten years, but Diao Chan is really at a loss as to what his heart is about her.
At this moment, Zhu Qian walked in and said, "So everyone is here. I have made dinner. Let's try my craft."
Liu Rui already slapped her hand and shouted: "Let's go, it's been a long time since I had eaten the meal my mother made by herself."
Three days later, Diao Chan still failed to attract Liu Xin's attention. What she is best at is to please men, but she suffers from not having the right opportunity to express herself. Liu Xin goes out early and returns late every day. Diao Chan can only eat at night. Seeing him, Liu Xin’s family has a large population. Now the meal has been divided into two round tables. Diao Chan is sitting at the same table with Cai Jue, Qiao'er, Ling'er, and Xiu'er, and even if she and Liu Xin follow the ground. On a table, you shouldn’t wink Liu Xin in front of Ma Yun and Bian Yu.
Diao Chan’s impression of Liu Xin in the past was mainly derived from Wang Yun’s narration, and the comments she heard from the guests’ mouths about Liu Xin while hiding behind the screen. The scholastic officials in the capital mainly commented on Liu Xin. It comes from three aspects. One is Liu Xin's long-term relationship with Zhang Rang, who was classified as a castrated party, the other is Hedong Wei’s wanton slander of Liu Xin, and the third is Liu Xin's resolute resignation from Liu Hong to give him. The title of the King of Xiangyang, except for the third point that earned him a little bit, all other negative conclusions were drawn to him. In the last two years, Liu Xin tried his best to keep a low profile, but was ridiculed by those literati as being content with pleasure and not thinking about making progress. However, Diao Chan now found that the evaluations of Liu Xin he had heard in the past seemed a bit wrong. From the perspective of these three days alone, Liu Xin was still very dedicated.
Liu Xin did act very dedicated. He left the prefecture and animal husbandry early in the morning. There is no other way. Now that it has been decided to use troops against Dong Zhuo next spring, many things must be prepared now. The recruitment of new recruits is a matter of concern. As for the reserve force, he would go to several recruiting spots to check on the spot every day, and then he went to the training center and several barracks to see the training of new recruits and veterans. The research institute was also a place he had to go to every day, a batch of new-style military The equipment has been mass-produced, and he also needs to understand the problems encountered in production. After rushing down the road, lunch is basically solved outside.
Returning to the prefecture, Liu Xin inevitably has to look through various reports. Although most things are handled by officials at all levels, all kinds of information will eventually be fed back to Liu Xin. It is now in winter, and it has something to do with next year. Many decisions are also waiting for him to make a final decision.
After coming to the Eastern Han Dynasty for so many years, Liu Xin also looked through many classics. He found that the massive population growth began during the reign of Wenjing. Although it benefited from the policy of rest and recuperation, the massive planting of wheat replaced millet. , Has become the main source of food, which is also an important reason. The old sayings of "the soldiers and horses have not moved, the food and grass go first", and "the people take food as the sky" all explain the importance of food. Now I have recruited one hundred thousand new recruits. , Next year’s agricultural production will definitely be affected,
Thinking of this, Liu Xin looked up at Jushou and Tian Feng who were sitting across from him, and said, "Mr. two, spring plowing will begin next year. As long as the war is not tight, all recruits must go to the fields to help with some farming work, and they have grain in their hands. , Don’t panic in my heart, I can’t relax at any time with regard to food,"
Tian Feng leaned back and said, "Without the master’s order, the generals have also arranged some soldiers to help in the fields during busy farming seasons in the past few years. After these years of continuous improvement, the output of rice in the state has surpassed that of wheat, the busiest. It should be summer and autumn, and the use of soldiers in spring will not have much impact."
Liu Xin nodded and said: "I read the report. Now business tax has accounted for half of the state's tax revenue. Once the war begins, business will be affected, and tax revenue will drop sharply. You must be prepared for the province in the future. I need to save some space,"
Jushou also said: "Don't worry about the lord, the wealth that Jingzhou has accumulated in the past few years has supported several major battles. There is no problem at all."
The two of them wished that Liu Xin would now break into Luoyang and sit on the throne of the emperor. Naturally, they spared no effort to help Liu Xin dispel his worries.
Liu Xin put down the report in her hand and asked casually: "What is Zhuying doing recently?"
After Zhu Ying poisoned Liu Xin, Zhu Ding also interrogated him. Zhu Ying’s answer was that Liu Xin robbed him of the limelight. Liu Xin didn’t believe that this was the real reason. After all, Liu Xin robbed him of the limelight. He was not the only one. Zhu Ding was appointed prefect by Liu Xin and implemented the policy of ruling barbarism. Liu Xin also proposed to Zhu Ding and asked him to take Zhu Ying back. But Zhu Ding resolutely refused to agree. His son has been in Xiangyang for three years. Liu Xin plans to go out in person next year. Without being in the back, he will try to eliminate all unstable factors.
Jushou laughed, and said: "Back to the lord, his subordinates always send people to pay attention to his every move. Zhu Ying has recently been looking for flowers and willows with a group of young men in Xiangyang. He also learned how to walk the birds."
Liu Xin frowned. If Zhu Ying did this, didn’t he become a dude. After thinking about it, he said, "Go tell him, tell him to be safe, and don't make trouble outside."
At this moment, the soldiers outside the door came to report, and Zhang Ren, Lei Tong, and Wu Lan begged to see him.
Liu Xin glanced at the three of them and asked, "Do you know what I'm doing,"
Zhang Ren and the other three shook their heads: "I don't know if I wait."
Liu Xin waved the report in his hand and said, "I'm setting up accounts."
"Settlement," Zhang and Ren looked at each other, not knowing why.
Liu Xin did not explain, and said in a deep voice, "You are still satisfied with where you live now,"
Zhang Ren and the others nodded all together and said, "I'm very satisfied. It's better than our original residence in Berkshire."
Liu Xin pointed at their feet and said, "Do you know that my Xiangyang city is worth an inch of money? The three of you now live in houses, each of which is worth at least 10 million yuan, and the annual rent will not be It’s less than half a million dollars, and you’ve all taken your family to the streets to buy a lot of things these days, do you know where the money comes from?"
Zhang Ren and the others were surprised when they heard that the house was so expensive, because they were shopping on the street these days and felt that the prices in Xiangyang were not high. They heard Liu Xin ask them where the money came from, so they had to bite the bullet and said: "The money was given by Mr. Ju,"
Liu Xin shook his head and said, "It was not given to you free of charge, but it was temporarily lent to you. It is to be repaid. You are all honest gentlemen, so you won't fall for it, right?"
The three of Zhang and Ren changed their looks after hearing this. Although the prices were not high, they couldn't stop buying a lot of things. All of their family properties were confiscated by Liu Xin, and they were kept in jail for three months before they were released and given to them. Although the arranged house is good, it’s empty inside. You don’t need to spend money on everything from furniture to daily necessities. When you bought it, you didn’t know that the money was only lent to them. They would have saved some money if they knew it.
Liu Xin didn’t wait for them to answer, and continued: “I just estimated about the house rent plus the cost of purchasing items. Each of you owes me at least one and a half million dollars. Return mine, not only that, but you also have a large family that needs to be supported. You talk about what you plan to do."
Sweat is already oozing from the heads of Zhang Ren and others. If these money were put in the past, perhaps Lei Tong and Wu Lan would still have some difficulties, but it is definitely not a problem for Zhang Ren, but now they are all without body. They came to see Liu Xin today, first to express their gratitude to him, and secondly, they wanted to ask him to arrange a position so as to support his family. Who knew that Liu Xin had accounted for them first, and Zhang Ren said: " No, we won't live in these houses, those things..."
Liu Xin interrupted him and said, "If you don’t live in these houses, you live on the street. Even if you can live on the street, your mother, wife and children will live with you on the street. Kindhearted, you should be a wage earner first, work for me, and pay off the debt slowly."
"Part-time job," Zhang and Ren were all blank.