Han Dao world

At this time, Empress Fushou said: "Your Majesty can be a Marquis, and the concubines can reward some vulgar things. Come, give Zhao Shuang ten pieces of gold and two pieces of brocade."

A maid came forward and placed ten golden cakes and two brocade horses that were as bright as clouds in front of Zhao Shuang.

Zhao Shuang thanked her again.

Seeing Zhao Shuang's fame and fortune, many people are envious.There was even a noble lady staring at Zhao Shuang carefully, thinking about inquiring after the banquet whether this promising young man was married.

Such a good son-in-law is hard to find in the world.

The atmosphere of the party was pushed to a climax, countless people congratulated Zhao Shuang, and some quietly congratulated Yu Fan.

Anyone who knows something about the power situation of the imperial court knows that this time Jiangdong people showed their faces, Yu Fan is the biggest hero, and more Jiangdong people will enter the lecture hall in the future.

Xun Yu saw it, and wondered whether he should step up his efforts to support Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others in their research.The strength of the Ruying people in the lecture hall is limited, but they have a deep foundation in the agricultural school, and agricultural science is the most urgent need to break through.

One stone stirs up thousands of waves, different people have different ideas, and they are full of hope for the coming Nine Years of Jian'an.

Liu Xie saw it in his eyes and was happy in his heart.

He publicly announced his support for Zhao Shuang's research, and promised to be a Marquis. He hoped to take this rare opportunity to convey the court's attitude of valuing practical learning and real academic research, so that more talents can open up the pattern, and don't just focus on doing it. Official this way.

The most intelligent people should do learning, and it is natural science.

Without the development of the natural sciences, the humanities can only circle around in small circles without any breakthroughs. After 2000, when it comes to ideas, they are still Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Confucius, but they are used to develop natural science, not to mention 2000, 200 years can make a big difference in the world.With the generation gap in technology, the opportunity for backward nations to slaughter advanced civilizations with barbarism and blood will no longer exist.

At that point, the Five Hus would not be able to disrupt China, the Jurchens and Mongols would not be able to enter the customs, and the Anglo pirates could only kneel on the ground and sing about conquest, begging for the gift of Chinese civilization, and being proud of being the dog of a big man.

It is useless to reason with those robbers, the sword is the only language they understand.

The future has come.

Chapter 1173 Casting Gold into Coins

One program after another was staged, and the atmosphere became more and more lively. Even in the lobby where the emperor and ministers were seated, there were more laughs and laughter, and it was no longer a rigid questioning of the monarch and his ministers.

The hussars general Zhang Ji was half drunk, and suddenly got up, and danced the Qiang dance, turning left and right, shaking his head and arms, very happy.

Mrs. Zou was a little worried at first, but seeing that the emperor was very interested and beat the time for Zhang Ji, she was relieved and let Zhang Ji dance.

After Zhang Ji gave up his military power, he lived in Nanyang safely, but it was less lively. Even the old ministry rarely visited him, so he was really a sparsely populated place.It's rare to be happy today, let him relax, or I'm afraid he will get sick.

After Zhang Ji danced, it was like opening a magic box, and more people took the initiative to perform.

It has to be said that the Han people are like the youth of the Chinese civilization, and their mental outlook still retains a lot of innocence. Even the prudent veterans are not as stern as the Taoists of later generations. .

Officials with good literary talents even seized the opportunity to recite their poems aloud to win the favor of the emperor.

Liu Xie himself is not very interested in poetry, but he knows that other people like it, and in this era, besides singing and dancing, reciting poetry is the entertainment method with the lowest cost and the best expression of cultural accomplishment, so he does not reject it. .

Empress Fushou also prepared a lot of money and silver coins as rewards for this purpose.

Yanshengqian is not a currency in circulation, but a mascot for disaster relief and blessing, usually for children.It's just that the Yansheng coins prepared by Fushou are a little different. They are made of gold and silver, with beautiful shapes and exquisite workmanship, and can be collected as works of art.

These coins are a circle larger than five baht coins, one coin weighs twenty baht, and one silver coin weighs ten baht. According to the price of gold and silver on the market, each is worth a thousand or twenty renminbi.It is far inferior to Zhao Shuang's gift of ten gold, but it is also a windfall, more meaningful than direct rewards.

Yang Xiu recited a poem and got a piece of money. Before he got it warm, Yang Biao asked for it.

Yang Biao played with the money and went to the emperor's table. "Your Majesty, this money is very delicate and can be put to great use."

Holding the wine glass, Liu Xie discussed with Yang Biao while dealing with the officials who came to toast.

In fact, this is to pave the way for the introduction of gold coins and silver coins.

It has been more than 300 years since Emperor Xiaowu introduced five baht coins.It should be said that the five baht coins have played an important role in stabilizing the currency system.However, with the development of the economy and the continuous increase of the total economic volume, the defect of insufficient five baht coins has become increasingly serious.

With more goods and less money, rich households hid money for profit, resulting in less money circulating in the market, prices fell again and again, people with no spare money suffered double exploitation, and the economy further collapsed.

Therefore, how to make more money to meet the needs of economic development has always been a matter that the imperial court wants to solve.Even when Dong Zhuo was in power, he had considered solving this problem, but his method was too low-level, not only failed to solve the problem, but caused more problems.

Now that the commercial routes in the Western Regions have resumed, and valuables such as silk have been exchanged for a large amount of gold, it is naturally on the agenda to mint gold coins to solve the money shortage.Da Siong Liu Ba was the initiator and active promoter. The empress used a large number of gold coins in her hands, which was also carried out under the arrangement of Liu Xie. The dislike of winning money was just a result of verifying the coinage technology.

The right to cast money must be controlled in the hands of the court, which is the principle that Liu Xie has always adhered to.Considering the current situation, he intends to further narrow the scope and control it in the hands of him and the queen.In the future, when he goes west and the queen stays in the Central Plains, he can adjust the economy by minting coins.

In the foreseeable future, he will also look for famous gold producing areas and control the gold reserves in his hands.

Diamonds are illusory, but gold is a real hard currency that will never go out of style.

As Situ in charge of people's livelihood, Yang Biao naturally understood the significance of minting gold coins.He had already discussed this issue with Liu Ba many times, and he also studied the currency system of Greece and Rome, but he did not expect that the emperor would go ahead and solve the technical problem of minting gold coins.Looking at the delicate and exquisite money in his hand, he suddenly felt that the Greek gold coins and Roman gold coins from the Western Regions were too simple.

In terms of aesthetics, the big man is still better than those barbarians in the Western Regions.

"On the gold coin, is there a portrait of the king?" Yang Biao asked softly.

"What does Situ think?"

Yang Biao pondered for a moment. "I think it's inappropriate, so it's better to print the year name."

Liu Xie also felt that it was inappropriate to print the head portrait on the coins.One is that the minting technology of this era is not so sophisticated after all, and the head portraits cast are actually very freehand, and it is impossible to tell who it is.The second is that this era is not accustomed to making portraits of living people, unless it is a special case.

For example, Yuntai draws portraits of heroes.

However, Yuntai is an important place in the palace and has extremely high political significance.Currency is money, which must be circulated in the market and played by countless people.Putting statues on currency is disrespectful to the Han people who pay attention to status and etiquette.

For a long time, China has not had the habit of portraying kings on currency.

Based on this mentality, at the beginning, Liu Xie did not approve of the proposals of Greece and Rome.

Nor was he interested in a cult of personality.

Using the year number is a good choice.

The two talked speculatively, and invited the chief minister Liu Ba over, gathered together, and discussed while drinking.

Seeing this, Empress Fushou set up a banquet for Yang Biao and Liu Bakuan, and she took the initiative to greet Xun Wenqian and others, chat with the wives of Yang Biao, Zhang Ji and others, and accept toasts from the families of other officials. Bring closer feelings and create an image of being close to the people.

It takes a long time to watch the New Year's Eve. If it is too serious, it will make people bored, and it won't last long.

Seeing that the Son of Heaven and the Minister were so relaxed, the other officials also relaxed a lot. They gathered together in small groups to greet each other, talk about family matters, or discuss and analyze poems and prose.

Zhao Shuang ushered in the highlight moment of life.In addition to being constantly approached by people to discuss academic issues, more powerful family members sent people to ask questions, tactfully invited him to be a guest after the year, preached his discoveries, and directly asked him if he was married.

Zhao Shuang is not very good at dealing with these situations, so he can only ask Yu Fan for advice.

Yu Fan was very straightforward.

What's the matter?If you are invited to give lectures, you will go.It can not only publicize your academic discoveries, promote the concept of the emperor's emphasis on learning, but also gain both fame and fortune, why not do it?If you want to marry your daughter to you, you don't have to hide it.When the age is up, marriage is inevitable, and being able to choose a beautiful woman with all four virtues is also a joy in life.

Both public and private, this is a good thing, there is no reason to refuse.

Zhao Shuang was young and had always believed in Yu Fan. Seeing what Yu Fan said, he let go of his psychological burden and calmly discussed with others.

Sitting behind Yu Fan, Sun Shangxiang snickered and said, "Sir, this time, I, Jiangdong, are well-known all over the world, right?"

Yu Fan glanced at her, then at Lu Yi. "It's not enough. When you go to the Western Regions and make great achievements, you will be truly famous in the world. Boy, remember, the world now is not only within the four seas, but also includes the four seas."

Sun Shangxiang raised his eyebrows and chuckled lightly. "Mister is indeed a madman, he has great ambitions."

Chapter 1174 Dancing With Wolves

Lu Yi coughed lightly. "Sir, I want to change my name."

Yu Fan was a little puzzled. "It's good, what's the name?"

"After I go to the Western Regions, I'm afraid I won't be able to make too many comments, so I want to change my name to straighten my mind."

Yu Fan thought about it and found it reasonable.

According to the plan, Lu Yi and Sun Shangxiang will soon set off to the Western Regions to take charge of intelligence collection and processing, and prepare for the emperor's expedition to the west.This kind of work is indeed not suitable for high-level talks, and needs to be kept low-key and secretive.

The Han people pay attention to the integrity of the name, and choosing a name is an attitude in itself, so it is not surprising that Lu Yi wants to change his name.

"What do you want to change your name to?"

"I haven't figured it out yet, can you give me a name, sir?"

Yu Fan pondered for a moment, then picked up his wine glass. "Come with me, I will ask the emperor to give you a name."

Lu Yi and Sun Shangxiang looked at each other, smiled knowingly, and felt a little helpless.

Yu Fan is worthy of being a madman, he never forgets to show that Jiangdong people are different, and the teachings to them in peacetime are diametrically opposed.As two people who are about to devote themselves to the intelligence business, they don't agree very much, but they can't refuse.

The two picked up their wine glasses, stood up following Yu Fan, and went straight to the throne.

When everyone saw it, they couldn't help laughing.

Yu Fan showed off that Zhao Shuang was not enough, and brought his two favorite students to present treasures in front of the emperor.

Liu Xie, who was chatting with Yang Biao and Liu Ba, came to an end, and couldn't help smiling when he saw him. "Yu Jijiu is here, and the two of you should also take a break and drink some wine to moisten your throat."

Yang Biao nodded with a smile.

But Liu Ba got up and said: "Your Majesty, I take this opportunity to go and understand the situation with a few eunuchs."

Liu Xie waved his hand to signal him to take it easy.

Liu Ba picked up the wine glass, passed by Yu Fan, raised his head deliberately, but didn't look at Yu Fan.

Yu Fan ignored him, went straight to Liu Xie, and bowed to salute.

"Jiangwu hall sacrifices wine, I turn over, I wish your majesty, your highness a happy new year."

Lu Yi and Sun Shangxiang also stepped forward to salute.

Liu Xie nodded and congratulated Yu Fan on the new year.Fu Shou called Sun Shangxiang to him, sized him up carefully, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the Sun family in Fuchun is truly a beauty. General Chaoni is a good-looking man, and his sister is also a national beauty."

Liu Xie laughed twice and agreed with Fu Shou's opinion.

The Sun brothers and sisters are indeed outstanding talents, with handsome men and beautiful women.Even Sun Quan, who is somewhat exotic, is dignified and dignified.

Fushou held Sun Shangxiang's hand, chatted for a few words, and each of them rewarded him with a coin.

Yu Fan pulled Lu Yi to Liu Xie. "Your Majesty, the one-year agreement has passed, and they will leave in the spring of next year."

Only then did Liu Xie remember the agreement with Yu Fan.It was said to be a one-year agreement, but it has actually been more than two years.It can be seen that although Yu Fan is crazy, he is still cautious about this matter. He is not sure of victory, so he will never make a move easily.

"Tell me about your plan." Liu Xie motioned Lu Yi to sit closer and report on the training results of the past two years.

Lu Yi responded and sat next to Yu Fan. "After the minister arrived in the Western Regions, he should hide his name and gradually go westward until Rome."

"To Rome?" Liu Xie was somewhat surprised.

To be honest, he was no stranger to Rome, and even had a map of the city of Rome in hand.Since he regards Rome as the biggest opponent in this world, it is impossible for him not to prepare.

But letting Lu Yi, who has the most potential, go to Rome was not the plan he had considered before.

Although it is said that if you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get a tiger's cub, but he doesn't think that Rome has the qualifications to let him send the most potential famous general of this era into the tiger's den.

"I went to Rome. Apart from spying on the situation, I also wanted to use Rome's power to use troops against Anxi and force it to fight on two fronts..."

Lu Yi roughly explained his plan.

What he wanted was not just to inquire about intelligence, but to go a step further, drive away tigers and attack An'an, and at the same time plunge Rome into endless battles, unable to recuperate.

A belligerent must die.For a barbarian like Rome, which built a country by war, it is the most natural and easiest way to be exhausted and trapped in the quagmire of war.

As far as Anxi is caught between the big man and Rome, although the centipede is not dead, Rome is still a threat that cannot be ignored.In the face of Rome's attack, not only did they not dare to take it lightly, they prepared for the battle with all their strength, and they might ask for help from the big man.

In this way, the resistance faced by the emperor's westward expedition will be greatly reduced.

The reason why Jiang Gan, Shen You and others were able to maintain the situation of fighting without breaking in the Western Regions was precisely because An Xi was afraid of Rome and did not dare to send troops to the east easily. A mere [-] people in the prefecture can gain a foothold west of Congling, and actually control a large area.

Liu Xie not only understood what Lu Yi meant, but also what he didn't say.

Rome is warlike and is facing many crises. The flames of war cannot be stopped, and those who can command the army are very useful.Lu Yi not only wanted to be a spy, but also wanted to be a famous general, just like Yi Yin and Lu Shang, who made immortal feats.

With his talent, when he arrived in Rome, he was like a fish, and he didn't need any psychological burden.

Although this will inevitably leave a big hidden danger, for Liu Xie at this moment, such a hidden danger is obviously too far away, far less than the possible benefits that Lu Yi may bring by making waves in Rome.

"You are dancing with wolves." Liu Xie said quietly.

The Romans used wolves as their totems, and Lu Yi went to Rome as an example, saying that he was dancing with wolves, which is really apt.

"Tigers are not afraid, let alone wolves." Lu Yi said with a faint smile: "But if you can be a pioneer for His Majesty, you should wipe out tigers and wolves in the world, and lead to the king's way."

"Okay, I agree with your plan in principle, and we will talk about it in a specific year."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Yi bowed again and took a step back.

Yu Fan said: "The journey is imminent, and there is one more thing I would like to ask Your Majesty for a favor."

"Say."

"Between the line is a secret matter, we should cover up the truth and reveal the falsehood. Lu Yi wants to change the name to show his meaning, please give the name Zhuangxing, Your Majesty."