Weiyang Palace.
Many eunuchs and palace maids waited on him. Liu Che sat on the dragon throne and flipped through the government affairs that the old Emperor had yet to deal with.
Liu Qi, the Emperor of Han Jing, looked amiable, but his methods were actually very cold and sinister.
There were many memorials. During this period of time, the empire had been in a state of peace and had accumulated hundreds of memorials.
Amongst them was a memorial from the Imperial Censor of the River, Wu Xianfei, who needed funds to manage the Yellow River.
There was a report from the Jiangling Prefecture that South Yue had invaded the border.
Xu Feng, the prefect of Youzhou Province, reported that King Youxian of Xiongnu was powerful and was ready to go south at any time. As Youzhou City was small, more chariots, bows and crossbows should be added to deal with it...
Lu Huacheng, the minister of the Ministry of Revenue, reported on the matter of the national treasury and the decision of taxes.
The Prime Minister Wei Wan requested an auspicious day for the emperor to worship the heavens.
There was a letter sent by the Xiongnu's Da Dan Yu Junchen Chanyu half a month ago. He hoped that the Great Han Empire would open a horse market and send the princess to marry him…
There was a memorial sent by the Governor of Yuzhang regarding the restless Minyue…
Most of the memorials came to ask for money from the Emperor.
While Liu Che was reading the memorial, footsteps came from outside. The eunuch shouted,""The Grand Empress Dowager has arrived…"
Liu Che sat on the dragon throne as steady as Mount Tai and did not get up.
What should come would come.
It was time for him to meet his grandmother.
However, if Liu Che got up to welcome him, that would be a fantasy.
Today, Liu Che would let her know that the Great Han Empire belonged to her and not an old woman like her.
When Old Lady Dou entered Weiyang Palace, she doted on this grandson the most.
At that time, his son deposed Prince Liu Rong and established Jiaodong King Liu Zhi.
She could say a word to decide the world, otherwise, the current emperor might not be the Liu Che (pig) in front of her.
Many eunuchs and serving girls stood to the left and right. The Empress Dowager quietly walked to Liu Che's side. The other eunuchs and serving girls kept quiet…
Liu Che knew that the Empress Dowager was here, but he did not get up.
Instead, he was holding a wolf-hair brush and writing and reviewing memorials…
Old Lady Dou was blind. She ordered the eunuch to read a memorial to her. It was Prime Minister Wei Wan's memorial. It was about the sacrificial ceremony…
Liu Che replied,"Everything should be simple and avoid luxury."”
The Empress Dowager nodded secretly after hearing this. She herself was also very thrifty.
The eunuch then picked up another memorial. It was the memorial from Jiangling Prefecture's Zheng Jimin. The South Yue Kingdom was restless and the Lingnan bandits had spread to Jingzhou and Jiangling.
The annexation of land in the south was serious. The fertile land was occupied by the squires, and the people had no choice...
The Empress Dowager frowned after hearing this. South Yue and Min Yue had always been a sore spot for the Great Han.
He had not found a good way to deal with it all these years…
I'd like to see what kind of reply a little kid like you can make…
She ordered the eunuch to flip through the memorial, and it indeed had Liu Che's reply…
The eunuch read,"
"The Lingnan bandits have been suppressed for several years. If we suppress them today and they rise again tomorrow, it will be a disaster for merchants and farmers. This is a serious matter and should be delayed rather than rushed.”
"In a few days, I will announce to the world that we will start building a trade pass and allow merchants to travel by ship again. Inform all merchants in Lingnan that they can invest in the construction of the pass. After the construction of the trade pass is completed, they will be able to reduce taxes by 40%.”
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Boom!
Old Lady Dou's mind went blank. After she heard the review, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
Opening a trade pass?
Wouldn't this open the door for South Yue and Min Yue?
If they entered from the port and marched straight in, Jiangnan would be in danger.
Pa!
The Empress Dowager threw the memorial on the dragon table.
"Zhu 'er, you can't handle government affairs. Let Prime Minister Wei Wan handle these memorials.”
In the Empress Dowager's opinion, once the trading ports were opened, the Nanman would be unimpeded and Jiangnan would be doomed…
Liu Che raised his head and looked at the Empress Dowager. He sat upright and said,
"Empress Dowager, what did you say?"
"Zhu 'er, you're still young and not suitable for handling government affairs. These memorials will naturally be reviewed by Wei Wan and the others…"
Liu Che put down the pen in his hand and leaned against the dragon throne.
He quietly looked at the Empress Dowager and did not get up.
He didn't greet the empress dowager, but asked again,"
"Grand Empress Dowager, what did you say!"
The Empress Dowager felt Liu Che's tone and her heart skipped a beat.
This tone was too cold!
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