The scholars and advisors in the restaurant spoke with fervor.
The Great Han Dynasty forbade ordinary people from discussing state affairs in private, and they were extremely strict in controlling public opinion.
After all, it was the beginning of a feudal society. Many of the policies of governing the country were to smear the name.
Two years ago, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty relaxed this policy and allowed some scholars to discuss state affairs, but ordinary farmers were still not allowed to discuss in private.
The social class was like an octagonal cage. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was undoubtedly the master of the octagonal cage and could control all the rules of the game.
A few literati and aides were sitting in front of their low documents, holding warm wine. A few of them were already slightly tipsy.
"Did the imperial court use tiles and stones this time?" one of them asked suspiciously.”
However, he shook his head after he finished speaking." That's impossible. The imperial court doesn't have such great financial ability. Moreover, once the tiles and stones are put into the countryside, all the villages will be the same. This will empty the money of the Great Han Dynasty.”
The common people are not worried about the lack of people, but worry about the imbalance, not about poverty, but worry about unrest.
The imperial court had to be fair in granting housing construction to the people. Otherwise, if it was not handled properly, a good thing could turn into a disaster.
These scholars had a certain standard.
Another scholar slapped his thigh and said excitedly,""That's right! The imperial court didn't use tiles or stones, but still used straw and lime.”
"But the crux of the problem is that the houses the imperial court built this time have changed.”
"What?" Everyone was suspicious.
The excited scholar took a sip of wine and said with a ruddy face,""High! Truly brilliant! The imperial court has experts!"
"Do you know how to open the slanted roof on both sides?”
"It is to deepen the inclination of the two sides of the house. The main beam of the house will not change, but the two sides will tilt downward at a large angle.”
"The snow falls on the roofs and falls easily. Even if there is snow, the farmers can easily clear it.”
After he finished speaking, everyone was silent for a while before saying excitedly,"Good!"
"His Majesty still cares about the lives of the people, and the imperial court still hasn't forgotten the million refugees in the pass. His Majesty…is wise!”
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Listening to their discussion, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked a little happy.
Liu Jin looked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in surprise and said,"Grandpa, this…"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's eyes were filled with admiration for his grandson."I used your method."
"No, what I mean is, there really isn't such a house in the Great Han Dynasty?”
"It did. You suggested it."”
Liu Jin was speechless.
His heart was a little complicated. In this backward era, his unremarkable words could actually save so many people.
In the past, he only wanted to save himself, the Eastern Palace, and his relatives.
Liu Ju, Gongsun He, Wei Zifu…
Everyone was related to him.
He had never thought of saving the people. Even though he had said that he would be responsible for the people, he had only said it to Anu. His purpose was to let Anu bring the words to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
He was selfish.
But now, when he heard these scholars being grateful for the people from the bottom of their hearts, Liu Jin still felt a little uncomfortable and even a little ashamed.
Soon, wine and mutton were served on the table.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Liu Jin solemnly. He personally held a wine cup and poured wine for Liu Jin.
"Grandfather, I wouldn't dare!"
Liu Jin quickly snatched the wine pot from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
Whether it was filial piety or etiquette, Liu Jin was not qualified to let Emperor Wu pour wine.
In the entire Great Han Dynasty, no one had the qualifications to do so!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gently patted Liu Jin's hand and said earnestly,""You deserve it."
"Grandpa also thanks you on behalf of the people of the Great Han Dynasty.”
Liu Jin was a little restless, and his ashamed cheeks were a little red.
After lunch, Doctor Dian came to pay the bill.
"How much?"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked.
"Old man, give me 50 yuan."”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty frowned and slammed the table angrily, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"Why are you selling these dishes so expensive? Normally, it only sold for 30 coins, so why was it so expensive now?”
To be honest, Liu Jin didn't understand the current prices of goods in the Great Han Dynasty. He had always been in the Imperial Palace, so he really didn't know much about the price level outside.
He didn't expect that the ruler of the empire would fly into a rage over 20 coins.
The shop owner was shocked by the imposing manner of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He stuttered and did not know what to say.
The literati aides at the side walked over and comforted him earnestly,"Old Master, don't be angry. There's a reason for selling it at a high price.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had already turned white and was an elder. The Great Han Dynasty advocated filial piety.
In fact, the entire feudal society placed great importance on filial piety. This was the foundation of China's foothold.
Of course, the aides did not dare to offend Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. They did not know that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the emperor, but they knew that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very old. That was enough.
"Right now, there is heavy snow everywhere in Guanzhong. The roads along the way are difficult to walk on, and supplies are scarce.”
"We don't think much of it in Chang 'an, but the shops need money to transport goods. Now that goods are entering Chang' an, the cost of transporting them is too high.”
"It's normal to raise the price. We can't let them trade at a loss, right?”
Liu Jin also advised," Grandpa, what they said makes sense. They are running a shop, not doing charity. Don't be angry."”
Liu Jin smiled at the shop owner and said,"Fifty dollars, right?"”
The shop owner sighed and secretly whispered into Liu Jin's ear,""Give me forty coins."
He couldn't say this too loudly. There were people around. If it was cheap here, the others would definitely be dissatisfied.
"Thank you."
Liu Jin paid the money and said apologetically to everyone,"My grandfather has a bad temper, please forgive him.”
Everyone also cupped their fists at Liu Jin." The old man cares about the people. We are ashamed. It's just that our status is low. We can't change the situation. Sigh…"
The scholars shook their heads and dispersed.
Liu Jin saw that something was wrong with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's expression and hurriedly said,"Grandpa, are you still angry?"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty let out a long sigh." I'm angry at myself for not being able to cure the people of the world. It's all my fault.”
When he left, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was still in a very heavy mood.
If the prices in the towns were so high, what about the villages? How many people couldn't afford to eat?
Liu Jin wrapped his collar around himself. It was snowing outside, and the cold was bone-chilling.
He draped the cloak of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty over him. The old man looked at the vast expanse of whiteness outside and sighed."I am the god of punishment. Why should I punish the people?”
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