Ma Yun said without hesitation: "It's okay to confirm it now. Don't you still have the title of the Marquis of Xiangyang? It is not a problem to make a princely son."
Speaking of titles. In fact, Liu Xin and Liu Bang are the same. His Xiangyang Hou was the same as Juchao Hou. They are all county princes. Although Liu Bang has been changed to Chang Lehou. But it is still the county hou. Ma Yun's idea is correct. Since Liu Bang is already a county prince. He couldn't get rid of his marquis. Let him be a Xiangyang Hou Shizi.
Liu Xin thought for a moment. He shook his head and said: "These boys don't know if they will grow up in the future. They are not only given the position of the son. It is related to the future of the entire Han Dynasty. It is better to be careful. Think about it again."
Ma Yun was taken aback. The solution she thought is actually the most convenient solution right now. The conspiracy of Liu Bei and others can be completely blocked. But Liu Xin has already said so. She stopped insisting. Changed the subject. Smiled slyly. Asked: "Do you know why I want to keep you for three days."
Liu Xin pinched Ma Yun's nose again. Haha smiled and said: "It's not that you are greedy anymore."
Ma Yun took a sip. Angrily said: "People are not thinking about you. They have been empty for so long. They still swallow you alive."
Liu Xin smirked: "Then you still swallowed me alive."
Ma Yun rolled her eyes. A small fist pounded Liu Xin's chest: "The dog can't spit out ivory. I was full yesterday..."
The final voice became smaller and smaller. Finally can't hear it.
Liu Xin did not break her promise. Be at home as an apartment with peace of mind. Except for occasionally going to the market and going around twice. Most of the time stayed in the prefecture, animal husbandry mansion.
Liu Bei seemed to be particularly afraid of Liu Xin. Since Liu Xin came back. He spent the whole day weaving straw shoes and weaving straw mats in his own mansion. Go back to his old line of business. The contact with Sima Hui, Huang Chengyan, Pang Degong and Yigan scholars seems to have also been broken. but. Jushou's surveillance of Liu Bei did not relax for a moment. Everything Liu Bei said and everything he did. It was still recorded to the letter.
Those literati who had been close to Liu Bei and unfortunately failed the ranking. At first there was a grumble. No one paid attention to it. After two days of trouble, it died down. After all, Xiangyang is developing very fast. People’s lives are getting better every day. These literati criticized the government's remarks and were directly ignored by the people. Only Ni Heng perseveres. All day long in pubs, brothels, and other crowded places, slander Liu Xin. Talk about unfairness, fraud, etc.
Mi Heng is proud of himself. He was disdainful of taking the imperial examination. Still can't help Liu Bei to persuade again and again. Only then came to Xiangyang. I thought it was based on his talent. Getting the top champion is a sure thing. As a result, he didn't even make it to the bottom of the list. The huge contrast makes him psychologically unbalanced and it is excusable.
in fact. As the chief examiner, Cai Yong still appreciates Mi Heng's talent. It's just that this time the imperial examination selects talents for governing the country. Not an ordinary poet. Although Mi Heng's answer sheet is gorgeous and sharp. But there is not much real material. Cai Yong had no choice but to oust him. Cai Yongyuan wants to have a good talk with Ni Heng after the list is published. It turns out that Mi Heng cursed Liu Xin in the tavern. Even if there is no relationship with Cai Yan. Cai Yong also respected Liu Xin. Hear Mi Heng's disrespectful remarks. Turn around and leave. No longer pay attention to him.
Although Mi Heng's scolding is good. But he opened his mouth all by himself. After all, there is no big wave. and. Liu Xin through Dahan Express. He has firmly grasped the entire big man's mouthpiece in his own hands. The content published on the Dahan Express. Not only is the timeliness extremely strong. Moreover, it is suitable for all ages and both refined and popular. Anyone who is literate likes to read it. It has already spread to Jiaozhou, Youzhou and other places.
The exam has just ended. When Mi Heng began to scold Liu Xin. Several other listeners listened with interest for a while. Everyone will take a look at the Express. The imperial examinations really did a great job. Poor children like Ma Jun. If it is not an imperial examination. Never want to make it for a lifetime. And among the admitted scribes. Half of them were born in poverty. This is clearly a grassroots way for the poor. Who wants to listen to Ni Heng nagging here. Within a few days. Mi Heng was given the name of "crazy life". And because he scolded the respected Liu Xin. Not only did the tavern not let him in. Even the women in the brothel were unwilling to receive him. Actually ended up with a personal shout. Finally in desperation. Had to leave Xiangyang in despair. This was an unexpected result for Liu Xin. The back hand he prepared was also useless.
Ma Chao is now the deputy commander of the Sixth Army. After receiving the appointment. He couldn't wait to bring dozens of guards to the north. Go to the Xiongnu grassland to find Zhao Yun. Even Liu Xin didn't even see him. Guan Ping is too young. Not assigned to the major legions. Instead, he stayed at the training base. Assist Wenren to be responsible for the daily work of the base. It is also an opportunity for him to exercise.
Among all those who took the imperial examination. The most excited is Ma Jun. Ma Jun is indeed a smart boy. In the past, his family was poor. He has many ideas without the ability to experiment and realize. right now. Ma Jun became the second in command of the Ministry of Industry. There are more resources available at hand. Those things that I only dared to think but didn't dare to do in the past. Now it can be achieved gradually. He didn't fall asleep for a few days of excitement.
but. Ma Jun didn't have time to realize his idea immediately. Liu Xin made a decision. Let him go to the college to be an auditor first. Let him learn theoretical knowledge first. There is absolutely no disadvantage for him to invent and create in the future. And those new toys in the academy that are still in strict confidentiality are enough for him to explore for a while.
Let Liu Xin feel a little regretful. It was Ma Yun who assigned Pang Tong and Zhuge Jinfa to the Nanzhong area where the barbarians live. The names of Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin. Of course Liu Xin knew. He also wanted to see what Pang Tong looked like. In the end, Ma Yun rushed to Nanzhong. Ask Ma Yun. It turned out that she hadn't even met Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin. but. The two people have been taken there. Liu Xin is not good, so he will transfer them back now. Had to wait a year later. See how their county magistrate is doing. Plan again.
Time flies. These months. Liu Xin stayed with his wife and children in the prefecture. The small days are leisurely and comfortable. And the good news from all over the place is also coming one after another.
The first is that this year's autumn grain harvest has been great. The people regard food as their heaven. Under any condition. Food is the most important issue. The most prosperous on the market. There is no food. The people don't have enough belly to eat. Everything is in vain. Due to climate reasons. Although many water conservancy facilities have been built. The harvest this summer is still not ideal. It made Liu Xin a lot of thoughts. Who knows after the summer harvest. Suddenly the weather became smoother. Especially the newly reclaimed fertile fields in Jiangnan counties. The harvested rice opened the eyes of those Xuzhou refugees. Originally yelling at people who are going to return to their hometown. Now I am willing to continue to stay. Don't go anymore.
The caravan sent by the Cai family to the Western Regions set off again. This is already the fourth caravan they sent. Other gentry families also successively organized caravans to the Western Regions. These caravans are not only from Jingzhou. There are also caravans from Yi, Yang, Xu, Si and other states. Even Cao Cao and Yuan Shao sent messengers to communicate. I hope Liu Xin will allow their caravans to cross the border to the Western Regions. After all, the two are in full swing. The daily consumption is like running water. I also want to hitchhiker to make two money. but. Liu Xin unceremoniously refused their request. What Liu Xin wants is for them to lose-lose. How could it be convenient for them to make money
Although this trade route has only been opened for a few months. But it has brought Liu Xin a lot of wealth. A large number of silk and porcelain were replaced with real gold and silver. Numerous jewellery, jewellery, furs and other specialties from the Western Regions are also everywhere on the streets of Xiangyang. The three-month business tax has already matched the total amount of the past year.
In order to be able to return to Dawan as soon as possible. Those prisoners of war were more motivated than the soldiers of the regular army. The construction of Seoul was completed ten days earlier than the two fortresses of Uzbeli and Turugert. right now. Many Han merchants, Hushang merchants and foreign merchants have gathered there. These people rented shops in the city. There are all kinds of businesses. Gradually, there was a hint of prosperity.
The market in Maoling has also begun to take shape. Some weak caravans are reluctant to go to the Western Regions. Then he pulled his own goods to sell at a stall here. By the way, shopping here for some things to go back. The popularity gradually rose.
Two new cities on the grassland have also been officially completed. It's just that the road to the new city has not been repaired. The construction of the new city has slightly changed from the original plan. They were built in the territories of Chiwule and Huchuquan. Each new city is divided into two parts: inner city and outer city. The inner city was built extremely strong. Except for the regular army of the big man. The herdsmen on the grassland are not allowed to enter. The outer city is just an ordinary tuweizi. But it's this kind of soil. It still excites those herdsmen who live and sleep. The entire new city construction process. The herdsmen did little effort. And they are all spontaneous and unpaid. Otherwise, these two new cities cannot be built so quickly. With these two new cities. Facing the wind and snow in winter. The herdsmen have a bottom in their hearts.
The State Shepherd's House is also very happy. Ma Yun and Bian Yu were pregnant almost at the same time. In fact, Ma Yun said in the past that she didn't want to have any more children. I didn't know how I suddenly changed my mind. Since Liu Xin came back from the Western Regions. She has not taken any measures. The result was pregnant. The whole family is happy. Only Diaochan was unhappy. Liu Xin knew what she was because of. Good words to soothe it. Two genius doctors Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo were also invited. Take the pulse. Prescribed a prescription. Finally coaxed a smile.
What makes Liu Xin most happy is. The Shanyue tribes in the south of the Yangtze River agreed to come out and surrender. but. They have a condition. He asked Liu Xin to go to Jiangnan to interview them in person.