Han Shizu

Chapter 1029 The bearing of the eldest son
With the further opening of the martial law in Jinling City, coupled with several safety notices issued in the name of the prince, the whole city temporarily stabilized and regained its vitality, and got rid of the original tense atmosphere.

The people who closed their homes to hide from the disaster began to take to the streets and enter the market place, the shops opened, the shops opened, and Jinling began to restore the bustle of the past.After the connection with the outside of the city was established, merchants and people from all over the world also came after hearing the news.Jinling is a big city, a place where wealth is accumulated, and it is also a huge market. After being suppressed by the war, it also took the opportunity to explode a strong consumption power.

Of course, in these days, in addition to the ordinary people who normally buy daily necessities in Jinling City, the main force of consumption is the soldiers of the Han army in Pingnan.Although most of the troops were stationed outside the city, the camp still gave some benefits to the officers and soldiers below, and they had holidays in batches, which also allowed them to experience the scenery of Jinling.

The soldiers in Pingnan also received rewards three times in succession, and they had more or less floating wealth on them, which could be enjoyed by them.Of course, compared to the entire army, there are still a small number of people who spend their days and nights drinking.And what they are most interested in is the Qin Tower and Chu Pavilion in Jinling, especially those officers and soldiers who are about to continue to move south to take over the city and suppress law and order.

"Jiangnan is indeed a good place, and Jinling is a prosperous city. It's almost as good as Kaifeng!" Wearing a plain silk dress with a velvet robe over it, Liu Xu was walking in the Jinling market, sighing with emotion.

Besides a few guards, there was also a young man beside him, this was Liu Xu's cousin, Geng Jixun.Hearing his words, Geng Jixun couldn't help showing a kind of contempt, saying: "In my opinion, compared with Kaifeng's majesty, splendor and prosperity, this Jinling is much worse! Besides, letting it prosper is not surrendering to Kaifeng." Under the iron hoof of the big man!"

It has to be said that after more than ten years, there has been a sense of pride among the nobles, bureaucrats, and common people of the Han Dynasty, and it also represents a kind of national identity, although for most people, this identity is still very weak , but as the nobles and bureaucrats with vested interests, they are full of pride.Therefore, when comparing Kaifeng with Jinling, one will subconsciously belittle Jinling and praise Kaifeng.

Liu Xu smiled and said, "Now, Jinling is also under the rule of the Han, not an enemy city. My father said that the Jiangnan area will be an extremely important territory of the Han in the future. The accumulated wealth and taxes, money and food will be used for transportation. You shouldn't have this kind of hostility!"

Hearing this, Geng Jixun noticed his little cousin's serious expression, and hurriedly said: "I'm just saying it casually, don't take it seriously, Jinling is indeed a good city, but no matter how good it is, it's not where we live for a long time!"

"Why, homesick for relatives?" Liu Xu turned his head to look at Geng Jixun, playing with his taste: "The newlyweds, when you should be lingering, but you are sorry to say goodbye to your wife and accompany me to Jiangnan."

Geng Jixun chuckled: "My wife is pregnant, so even if she stays in Tokyo, she won't have much interest. If she goes south with her, she can also expand her knowledge. Why not do it?"

As he said that, Geng Jixun blinked his eyes, and said to Liu Xu meaningfully: "I heard that Jiangnan women are gentle and pleasant, and you are about the same age. This time you come to the south, do you intend to find a talented woman?"

Which boy does not have a spring?It was the same for Liu Xu. Hearing his cousin's words, there was a flash of emotion on his handsome face, and he shook his head immediately: "Forget it, if that's the case, at such a young age, I'm going to play tricks on my eyes. After returning to Beijing, I'm afraid I'll have to scold you." It's okay for me to be scolded, but it's hard to predict what the outcome will be for you, the person who suggested it."

When Liu Xu said this, Geng Jixun's expression immediately changed, and he quickly waved his hands and said, "I'm just talking nonsense for a while, pretend I didn't say it!"

"Haha." Following Liu Xu's laugh, Geng Jixun also laughed.

"In the past few days, you have been lingering in the Jinling market all day long, saying that you are observing the people's sentiments, and you have observed the results?" Geng Jixun asked.

"Looking around, it's all about people's sentiments, and everywhere you look, it's about people's livelihood!" Liu Xu said.

He took out a few coins from his pocket, motioned to Geng Jixun, and said, "There are too many coins circulating in the Jinling market, not only Qianyou Tongbao and Jiangnan official coins, but also Nanyue and Wuyue copper coins. Yes, the quality is not uniform, and it needs to be rectified.”

In fact, when Liu Xu came here, Emperor Liu also assigned him a homework. Of course, the more intention was to let him learn more.

The two cousins ​​wandered around for a while, Liu Xu climbed up, suddenly pointed to a place in the distance, and asked: "Where is that, the fireworks are so strong?"

Unknown to the left and right, Geng Jixun searched for someone to inquire, and replied: "That is a Buddhist temple called Taicheng Temple, which is quite famous in Jinling. The common people were grateful and rushed to fulfill their vows, so that the incense was especially strong!"

"To avoid the calamity of war, and to ignore the kindness of the imperial court, the king's master acted righteously, but went to worship that Buddhist temple. What's the reason?" Upon receiving such an answer, Liu Xu frowned, and said, showing a little dissatisfaction in his words.

For this question, no one can give an answer.After thinking about it for a while, he said, "There seem to be quite a few Buddhist and Taoist temples in Jinling!"

Geng Jixun replied: "As far as we have seen in Jinling City recently, there are nearly twenty places!"

"I heard that there is a lot of respect for Buddhism and Taoism in this place, and the chief minister of the Li family has also built many monasteries for monks and Taoists. Now it seems that it is true!" Liu Xu said with emotion, and then ordered: "The 480 temples in the Southern Dynasty, I don’t know how many Buddhist temples and towers there are in Jiangnan today, this matter should be investigated. It can be imagined that there must be many conflicts with the management regulations of the imperial court’s Buddhist and Taoist temples!”

"Go!" After ordering, Liu Xu led the people forward.

"Where are you going? Back to the next place?" Geng Jixun asked.

"Go to the Taicheng Temple to have a look. Now that you've seen it, let's pay your respects! My grandmother is getting old and her body is getting weaker and weaker. I have received great kindness from her upbringing, so I should sincerely pray for her!" Liu Xu sighed again.

The Empress Dowager Li has always believed in Buddhism. Liu Xu, who grew up with her, does not have much prejudice against Buddhism.However, this son is precocious, and when there is a conflict between his personal feelings and the court system, he still chooses to put the public first.

When Liu Xu and his party returned from Taicheng Temple, Liu Xu brought back a talisman. Of course, this was more of a wish.At the same time, as far as he is concerned, Taicheng Temple needs rectification. This Buddhist temple is said to have more than 300 monks inside and out. Although there is no detailed number, it is obviously quite a lot.

This is the so-called, I believe in you and respect you, but it does not mean that you are not punished
Returning to the next place, Liu Xu received a notice that Prince Liu Yang hosted a banquet and invited the Minister of Jinling. As the eldest son of the emperor who was traveling with him, he also wanted to accompany him.That night, the two brothers cooperated well, one was gentle and elegant, the other was agile and majestic, showing the heroic appearance of the Tian family, and played an excellent role in comforting the civil servants in the south of the Yangtze River.

Afterwards, these people were notified, ordering them to return home, pack up their belongings, and, together with Li Yu, move their family to Kaifeng for resettlement.There is no room for any objection. They are also the trophies of the big man, and they need to be sent to Kaifeng for offerings and palaces.

Of course, the more important reason is to get these bureaucrats out of the water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River and reduce their inherent influence on the south of the Yangtze River.At the same time, more nobles and big landlords will also be included in the migration list. Regardless of the fact that the imperial court attaches great importance to the protection of the Jiangnan area, and the methods of conquest have always been relatively restrained, but such measures are inevitable!
It is conceivable that Fuding in the Jiangnan area will take some time and a few turmoil!
(End of this chapter)