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"You do not know?"

"I haven't heard of it." Xun Wenqian thought for a while, and then said: "You said that if I am close to vermilion, I will be red, and if I am close to ink, I will be black. Is it red or black? Who is vermilion or ink?"

"You know it yourself, so why ask more questions." Mrs. Tang regained her composure and waved her hands. "Okay, don't ask me anymore, I was wrong. I'll go to the doctor to apologize immediately, and then send someone to notify Wang Can to cancel the sponsorship..."

"Don't, it's such a good thing, why cancel it?"

"Do you really think that the presence of the emperor has no influence at all?"

Xun Wenqian thought about it. "You can participate quietly, just don't show your face. Anyway, they are not the people the emperor wants to see."

"you……"

Before Mrs. Tang could say anything, Xun Wenqian covered her mouth with her hand and said with a snicker, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. But auntie, I also want to remind you that our emperor is not an ordinary monarch. After experiencing the disaster of the two palaces and Dong Zhuo's chaos, he values ​​family affection more than ordinary people, so don't let him down."

Mrs. Tang gave Xun Wenqian a white look, but hesitated to speak.

Xun Wenqian let go of Mrs. Tang, stood up, and stretched herself. "Okay, eat and drink enough, I should go."

Madam Tang also stood up. "Repay the emperor, if he is willing not to show up, I can arrange a convenient place for you to come with him. Maybe your parents will also participate."

"That's great." Xun Wenqian waved her hand and walked away in a skip.

Mrs. Tang saw it and shook her head helplessly.

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After leaving the Yinfang, the smile on Xun Wenqian's face disappeared, and she became a little worried.

Mrs. Tang knew that his father Xun Yu was coming to Wancheng, but she never heard of it, and the emperor never mentioned it, which is somewhat abnormal.

It stands to reason that if the emperor receives the news, he will definitely tell her and ask her to prepare.

After thinking about it for a while, Xun Wenqian found an opportunity to pass the news to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie was somewhat surprised, he really didn't know that Xun Yu was coming to Wancheng.

But he was not surprised.

Xun Yu is Henan Yin, and he did not need his consent to meet Situ Yang Biao in Wancheng.

Of course, when others arrive, there is a high probability that they will see them, and they will not come quietly and leave quietly.

Even so, he sent someone to Situ Mansion to inquire.

Soon, Yang Biao replied that not only Yin Xunyu from Henan would come to Wancheng, but also Da Si Nong Liu Ba, Hanyang Taishou Yang Xiu, and the Situ Mansion Chief Shi Miheng who stayed in Chang'an and others would also come. plate, and make corresponding countermeasures.

The Sikong Mansion also has corresponding arrangements, but they don't know the specific candidates.

Considering the difference in distance, it is difficult for them to arrive at the same time, so the meeting is arranged after the year.A lot of things happened a few years ago, so there was no prior notification.

Xun Yu will come sooner recently, maybe within two days.

Yang Biao also provided a discussion plan, listing the main process and several issues to be discussed.

After Liu Xie read the plan, he didn't say much, but asked Yang Biao to report at any time.

This is a matter within the purview of Situ Mansion, and he doesn't want to ask too much.The government affairs belonged to Situ, and the supervision belonged to Sikong, which was agreed before.As long as there is no military transfer involved, Situ Mansion and Sikong Mansion do not need to ask for instructions on everything.

Of course, if he asks, Situ Mansion and Sikong Mansion are obliged to explain.

Knowing the result, Xun Wenqian breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Xie also understood Mrs. Tang's concern and was willing to participate in the book recommendation meeting without showing his face.As for what those scholars can say, he is not very worried.

Although he did not read all the books and articles published and printed this year, the general situation is still clear.In fact, even if he read it all, he might not be able to detect the problems in it.

If someone really wants to hide some dissatisfaction between the lines.

However, he doesn't care at all.

With military power in his hands and a solid mass base, he didn't worry about what tricks a few scholars could come up with.Even if the big man of today does not say that he is invincible all over the world, he draws his sword and looks around in a daze.It is true that scholars are dissatisfied, but they do not have foreign aid that can rival the big man, so they cannot make any waves.

All conflicts are internal conflicts, manageable conflicts.

Power is truth.As long as the economy is going well and no one wants to follow them to make trouble, there is nothing they can do.

This is also where he has the confidence to push for reform.

In this regard, he was much luckier than Taizu, and he did not have to carry out reforms under the circumstances of powerful enemies and internal and external troubles.

In such a situation, he might not dare to move.

Liu Xie took care of Xun Wenqian again and asked her to send someone to meet Xun Yu.When Xun Yu arrives in Wancheng, he will come to see him as soon as possible.

He wanted to talk to Xun Yu about some things.

Xun Wenqian agreed, and went to guard the posthouse in person, not giving anyone a chance to get there first.

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The carriage stopped by the side of the road, and Xun Yu opened the window, looking at Xun Wenqian who was waiting by the side of the road, somewhat surprised.

"Wen Qian, why are you here?"

"Sister..." Xun Yu opened the car door, threw himself into Xun Wenqian's arms, and said excitedly: "Sister, the telescope is really fun. I am the most popular guest in Luoyang now. There are many, many friend."

"Really?" Xun Wenqian laughed from ear to ear. "Nanyang has recently sold a better telescope, and I will take you to see it then."

"Okay, okay." Xun Mata laughed repeatedly, twisting his body around Xun Wenqian's neck like a little monkey.

Xun Yu frowned and drank twice.Xun Mata came to his senses and obediently got down to the ground.

"Isn't a telescope an ordnance? Why..."

"There are also toys for civilian use." Xun Wenqian got into the car, sat side by side with her mother, and chatted.

Although Xun Yu was eager to ask questions, he didn't have a chance to interject.

The carriage drove towards Wancheng, and two Habayashi women rode in front to lead the way.Xun Yu saw it in his eyes and knew that Xun Wenqian came here under the order, let alone say anything, but there was a little uneasiness between his brows.

Xun Wenqian saw it, and said lightly: "The emperor wants to see you, there is nothing else, don't think too much."

"What can I think?" Xun Yu said, but he was relieved. "Any news from the Western Regions?"

"There is news, but it's nothing major." Xun Wenqian paused, and then said: "If there is one major event, I don't know if it's a coincidence. Just before and after Dong Zhuo's rebellion, a warlord of a foreign origin appeared in Rome. , became the Roman Emperor, invaded Anxi in the fourth year of Jian'an, and recently sent envoys to contact the Protectorate of the Western Regions."

Chapter 1141 Nanyang New Look

It was about Xun Yun, Xun Yu was still very concerned and asked a few more questions.

Xun Wenqian said a few words in general, but she was busy managing the weaving workshop recently, and she didn't care much about the affairs of the Western Regions. She only heard Liu Xie talk about it occasionally, and she didn't know the details.She said to Xun Yu, instead of listening to me, it would be more convenient to ask the emperor directly.

Even so, it still aroused Xun Yu's thinking.

In terms of the brief situation Xun Wenqian said, that Severus is indeed somewhat similar to Dong Zhuo.The only difference is that Dong Zhuo was assassinated, and Severus actually became the emperor of Rome.

This undoubtedly proves one point: Confucianism has contributed to maintaining the imperial court.

If it weren't for the party members headed by Wang Yun to fight Dong Zhuo's wits and courage, how could Dong Zhuo not succeed in usurping the throne like Severus?

This is a rare opportunity for Confucianists who urgently need to prove their worth.

Xun Yu wanted to know more details, but was very dissatisfied with Xun Wenqian's lack of details, complaining that she only cared about making money, neglected knowledge, and wasted money for the last.

Xun Wenqian didn't refute it, but Tang couldn't see it, and refuted Xun Yu a few words.

Xun Wenqian assisting the queen in managing the weaving workshop was a task arranged by the emperor.If there is no funds provided by the weaving workshop, how can the emperor get the money for Shang Fangjian and the craftsmen of the Jiangwu Hall to make such wonderful things as telescopes?

Do you rely on your exegesis from the sage classics?

Xun Yu was left speechless by his wife, so he had to turn his head away, pretending to look at the scenery.

The scenery along the way is really good.The end of the year is approaching, and the streets are full of people.Unlike what Xun Yu saw last time, there were countless shops on both sides of the main road, displaying a wide range of goods, attracting countless people to stop and watch, lingering.

"Why is the market in Wancheng open on the street?" Xun Yu asked.

Xun Wenqian glanced at it, and said casually: "This is already half a year ago. Now more and more merchants are coming to Nanyang to do business, and Wan City can no longer accommodate it. I originally wanted to expand, but later someone said that it would be better to do business." The locals with small businesses moved out of the city and peddled along the street, leaving the big businesses in the city for unified management, which can also reduce the burden on the city officials. The emperor agreed, and it gradually became like this. "

"Then how do you collect the city tax for these shops?"

"Small business, you can earn a little money, just support your family, no tax." Xun Wenqian said lightly.

"Small business?" Xun Yu looked at the shops that were crowded with customers. "With so many customers, you should be earning a lot, right? Tens of thousands of dollars a year?"

"Ten thousand?" Xun Wenqian looked at Xun Yu in surprise. "If you only earn tens of thousands of dollars a year, can you survive in Wancheng? Ah Weng, Wancheng is now one of the richest cities in the world. If a family of five earns less than 30 yuan a year, they will survive. It’s very hard work. Not to mention opening a shop, even a clerk in the shop can earn at least [-] to [-] yuan a year, and board and lodging are also included. Those who are flexible and experienced earn [-] to [-] yuan a year There are plenty of people."

Xun Yu was taken aback. "Two to three hundred thousand? How much does each store make?"

"It's hard to say. On average, there must be 60 to [-] yuan." Xun Wenqian rolled her eyes and said, "Situ invited you to discuss the matter. Did you mention the matter of minting gold coins?"

Xun Yu was stunned. "Is there not enough money? He didn't say anything about minting gold coins, but he mentioned minting coins. I heard from Liu Zichu that he has accumulated a lot of Rome's gold through trading with the Western Regions in the past few years. If it is minted into gold coins, it will indeed solve part of the problem." The problem of insufficient coins. It’s just that minting gold coins inevitably involves how to exchange them, and it has not been made public at the moment, lest some people hoard gold and disrupt government affairs.”

The corner of Xun Wenqian's mouth twitched, revealing a faint smile.

Xun Yu glanced at her, and said angrily, "Just say what you want, isn't it uncomfortable to hold back?"

Xun Wenqian covered her lips and smiled. "Won, do you know who has the most gold?"

Xun Yu stroked his beard, and after a little thought, he understood what Xun Wenqian meant.

Among the bulk commodities sold to the Western Regions, silk was the one with the largest quantity and the most lucrative profits.Among the weaving workshops that can sell high-grade silk, Nanyang Zhifang dare to say that it is the second, and no one dares to say that it is the first.

Nanyang weaving workshop was controlled by Queen Fushou.Xun Wenqian assisted Fushou in managing the weaving workshop, and naturally knew how much gold Fushou controlled.

"How much gold do you guys have?"

"The income is large, and the output is also large, so what's left is limited." Xun Wenqian raised two fingers. "About [-] catties."

Xun Yu was not too surprised.

With the scale of Nanyang Zhifang, it is not surprising to have [-] catties of gold in hand.

"Then how much gold do you handle in a year?"

"It's 3 to [-] catties, each of us has to pay more than [-] in taxes." Xun Wenqian frowned. "Situ's Mansion has been going too far recently. He found that the weaving workshop is very profitable, so he kept raising taxes. Fortunately, this is the weaving workshop in charge of the empress. If it is an ordinary weaving workshop, the threshold will be trampled flat by those who come to beat the autumn wind. Ah Weng, this time You guys have to talk about this in a meeting, isn't this a mess, really think we are easy to talk about?"

Xun Yu was a little embarrassed.

Such things happen not only in Nanyang, but also in Henan.

Even when he was in Hedong, he did this.Once the finances are tight, the first reaction is Zhifang, Yanchi, and Yinfang hosted by Mrs. Tang.

Seeing Xun Yu's embarrassment, Tang said angrily, "Look at you, you really can't speak. Is Mr. Situ Yang greedy for money, or you, Mr. Weng, for money? The purpose of collecting donations is to avoid disturbing the people. Now that everything is left to be done, why don't you need money? No Soliciting donations from various workshops, is it increasing the burden on the common people?"

Xun Wenqian also knew that what she said was serious, so she quickly hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly.

Xun Yu frowned, and criticized: "Wen Qian, you are not young, and you are a nobleman. Why are you so childish like your brother? It's fine in front of your parents. It's rude to do this in front of the emperor."

Xun Wenqian blinked. "Is there? We are the same in front of the emperor." She smiled, and said: "In front of Ah Weng, I am a little cautious."

"You child..." Tang was angry and funny, and couldn't help being happy for her daughter. "The emperor dotes on you so much?"

Xun Wenqian nodded, and then said: "It's not just me, the emperor is very good to each of us. Even..." She lowered her voice and whispered something in Tang's ear.

Tang looked at her in surprise.

Xun Yu was very curious, but Xun Wenqian made it clear that he didn't want to tell him, so he didn't want to ask more.

The carriage slowly passed through the bustling streets, entered the small town, and stopped in front of the emperor.

Xun Wenqian got out of the car first, and then helped her mother get out of the car.Xun Mata couldn't hold back for a long time, jumped down, and looked around curiously.

Xun Yu finally got out of the car, stood in front of the courtyard pretending to be walking, looked up for a moment, and sighed.

"After a year, Nanyang has changed everywhere, but this place has not changed."

"Of course." Xun Wenqian said: "The emperor spends a lot of money, so he doesn't want to spend money in these places."

"The Son of Heaven sets an example. It is good to be frugal. But after all, this is where the Son of Heaven is. If he is so frugal, how can he have the majesty of the Heavenly Family?" Xun Yu shook his head. "I am here this time, and I have an important task, which is to persuade the emperor to rebuild Luoyang."

Chapter 1142

A Lang official came in to report.Not long after, an order from the Son of Heaven came out, calling Xun Yu to come and see him.

Xun Wenqian took her mother and brother to the prepared residence.

Liu Xie's harem is simple and has few rules.Xun Wenqian, Fu Shou and others lived in the same compound, and they couldn't see each other when they looked down, so it was naturally inconvenient to live with their families.Therefore, Liu Xie arranged a small courtyard alone. Anyone who has family members visiting can live there temporarily and reunite with his family without going back to the compound.

The yard is mostly empty.

Fu Wan stayed in Chang'an to study and was too lazy to travel far, so he couldn't think of visiting Fu Shou at all.Xun Yu, Lu Bu, Dong Cheng and others each have their own official positions, and they cannot escape from them.Ma Teng is Guang Luxun, who has been with the emperor all the time, has his own mansion and tent, and does not need to live here.

In fact, even if Xun Yu came to court, he rarely lived here. He either lived in a post house, or borrowed Mrs. Tang's Yinfang, so that his wife Tang could catch up with Mrs. Tang.