Iron Dynasty

In the Governor's Mansion, the atmosphere became more and more enthusiastic.

Everyone's face was filled with smiles, and those who won the title exchanged glances with each other, all of them were delighted, and those who received the title were full of expectations.

Xiao Ming's eyes swept across everyone's faces.

To him, this title is just a title, but it is of great significance to these generals who came from commoners. After all, the title symbolizes honor, while silver and Yongyetian symbolize wealth.

The wealth he bestowed on these generals was enough to keep them safe and secure, making it more difficult for them to be bought off by the enemy.

For him, it would not lose much at all. Now the six states have less people and more land, and these cultivated lands are given to them, which can also promote agricultural production.

After rewarding the general, Xiao Ming turned to Pang Yukun and said, Pang Changshi, you have been with this king for the longest time, and you are Xiao He of this king. You take care of all the logistics and government affairs yourself. title.

Your Highness, this... Pang Yukun was taken aback.

He never included himself when discussing the title of reward. He didn't think that Xiao Ming was thinking about him, and he was a little overwhelmed for a while.

To be honest, he is very envious of Niu Ben and others to be knighted, but from the overall situation, he is not jealous.

Now Xiao Ming suddenly said this, which made him feel complicated for a while.

You don't have to refuse, this is what this king owes you, and your contribution to Qingzhou is no less than that of the generals.

Hearing this, Niu Ben and other generals nodded their heads. They still respect Pang Yukun very much from the bottom of their hearts, and Pang Yukun is a clean person, so getting a reward at this time can improve his life.

Thank you, Your Highness. Pang Yukun choked.

Recalling the days after coming to Qingzhou, he was deeply touched for a while, and he believed that the bright future of Qingzhou was waiting for them.

Patting Pang Yukun on the shoulder, Xiao Ming looked at Zhan Xingchang and said, Zhan Xingchang, you don't think the title of county count is low, right?

His Royal Highness, Colonel Lu Fei is just a county magistrate. I am grateful for this title. Zhan Xingchang smiled.

He knew that his qualifications were still low, and if the title was too high, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction from others.

And Niu Ben and Pang Yukun are the right-hand men of King Qi, which is recognized and there is nothing to be jealous of.

Xiao Ming nodded when he heard the words, and then he rewarded Chen Wenlong with some officials.

In the end, he looked at Li Kaiyuan and the two businessmen.

This time, he also included the merchants in the list of awards, for no other reason, but to attract rich merchants from the Great Yu Kingdom to settle in Qingzhou and transfer their industries to Qingzhou.

Although Xiao Ming has his own industrial system, Dayu also has traditional handicraft industries, such as textiles, cloth dyeing, papermaking, food oil and other industries.

He doesn't need to create these ready-made industries, he just needs to attract businessmen to relocate their industries in other places to Qingzhou.

As for the technological improvement of the industry, it is another matter.

Li Kaiyuan, county earl. Xiao Ming said with a smile.

Li Kaiyuan had been restless when he awarded the reward just now. After all, the merchants suffered from long-term discrimination and had low self-esteem. Li Kaiyuan was a little worried that he would not be able to get the title.

When Xiao Ming said this title, Li Kaiyuan relaxed, he stood up, his lips quivered, and he looked like he was about to cry, Thank you, Your Highness, for the kindness, the lower official is unforgettable.

Xiao Ming laughed. When he let Li Kaiyuan take over the Chamber of Commerce, he had promised to treat him equally, which was also a reward.

In the end, he turned his attention to the two most special people at the meeting, Ding Wu and Dai Zixing.

Calling these two to him was a matter of careful consideration.

Both of them were businessmen from other places, and they both joined the Qingzhou household registration later, and they received a lot of money to support the Northern Expedition.

Especially Ding Wu, Li San has already investigated him and is Ding Wanquan's son.

Now he has named the two of them, which will greatly stimulate the enthusiasm of the merchants.

Ding Wu, county baron, Dai Zixing, county baron.

Xiao Ming looked at the two and said slowly.

Ding Wu and Dai Zixing felt uncomfortable from the moment they entered the Dudu's Mansion. In front of them were all the officials and generals under King Qi's command, all of whom had high status.

They are nothing in front of these people. ’

But even though they were a little nervous, they were equally anxious in their hearts, and they also had hope for the title.

Thank you, Your Highness, Long En. Ding Wu and Dai Zixing looked at each other and stood up, I will do my best to be loyal to Your Highness and make greater contributions to Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming nodded and let the two sit down, The two of you were chosen by the merchants because it is in this king's view that you are the role models of the merchants. In the future, the two Qingzhou merchants will have to contribute more.

Ding Wu and Dai Zixing nodded at the same time, their faces flushed with excitement.

He glanced at the reward booklet again, and now that the title is over, Xiao Ming asked the students and merchants to leave first.

The next thing he wants to talk about is government affairs.

Now that the reward is over, let's talk about the fief. Feng Shilang has already arrived in Qingzhou. In a few days, the king will go to Chang'an. During this period, you must keep an eye on the fief for the king.

Pang Yukun nodded and said, His Royal Highness is going to Chang'an. The big marriage is the real business. If His Highness can give birth to an heir as soon as possible, the six states will be more stable.

Hearing that, Xiao Ming rolled his eyes. Pang Yukun's mind was full of the court's stuff. The princess didn't discuss the heir before, which was the same as the minister wanted the emperor to give birth to a son.

If he suddenly hangs up that day, these guys won't become headless birds.

Although he was very helpless and wanted to beat Pang Yukun, Xiao Ming knew that this was the helplessness of the feudal dynasty. After all, these people were following him with their lives.

But he didn't take Pang Yukun's way, but said: Pang Changshi, this king is going to Chang'an, you have to deal with this Youzhou and the disaster victims properly, and cooperate with the army recruitment, there are still some inconsistencies among these disaster victims. Young and strong people who are willing to farm, joining the army is their ideal.

Yes, Your Highness. Pang Yukun nodded.

Then Xiao Ming said: I'm still waiting for this king to return and the potatoes will be harvested. During this time, you have to keep an eye on the slave plantation.

Pang Yukun nodded again.

Xiao Ming looked at Niu Ben again and said: Captain Niu, you have to take care of the formation of the Youzhou army. Now that Youzhou is in our hands, the number of our army should also be expanded. After all, the current army is already stretched. The military expansion has to start now.

Yes. Niu Ben nodded,

Then Xiao Ming said: Also, muskets have been installed in the army. From now on, you should focus on building a firearms army.