Not long after, noisy footsteps could be heard outside the Jiaofang Palace.
"Xuan."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's expression changed, turning into the expressionless emperor of his generation.
The nine ministers of the Han Dynasty, led by Prime Minister Gongsun He, walked into the Jiaofang Palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiuqing raised his hand. Gongsun He's expression suddenly froze. His eyes met Liu Jin's, and then he suddenly pulled away, his heart beating wildly.
Other than Gongsun He, the other high officials were even more shocked.
How could they not be shocked?
The nine ministers represented the highest authority in the Great Han Dynasty, and each of them was the pillar of the Great Han Dynasty.
Jiaofang Palace was a place where power was at the bottom.
However, there was one more person today. It was actually the young man who was kneeling beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
They didn't know who Liu Jin was. Only Gongsun He and Liu Jin were relatives, so they knew the appearance of this imperial grandson.
It wasn't strange for a young man to appear beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. What was strange was that he could sit beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
Even the Crown Prince Liu Ju, who was favored in his early years, could only stand respectfully beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and listen to the government. But now... this young man had sat down!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took in everyone's expressions and said,"I want to stop the army building houses in the villages below and let the refugees build houses for them. What do you think?”
Gongsun He narrowed his eyes when he thought of this.
Zong Zhengda's agricultural order Sang Hongyang hurriedly said,"Your Majesty, during the Spring and Autumn Period, Yan Ying, a senior official of the Qi Kingdom, also proposed this idea. However, he failed in the end."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded.”
"If you have any questions, ask him."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pointed at Liu Jin.
Liu Jin was even more surprised. He thought that he was only allowed to attend the government, but he was reminded that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty actually wanted him to participate in politics.
Zong Zhengda's agricultural magistrate Sang Hongyang hesitated, not knowing how to bow.
"He is the eldest grandson of the Great Han Emperor.”
After these words were said, the expressions of the officials changed once again. Some were shocked, some were suspicious, and some frowned.
Imperial Censor Du Zhou wanted to step out and say something, but after being glanced at by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he tactfully returned to the line.
One could imagine how much pressure Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had.
Du Zhou wanted to advise Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that the crown prince was still alive. The crown prince did not come to listen to the government, but let the imperial grandson come. This was not in line with etiquette.
However, no one dared to anger the domineering Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Sang Hongyang hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed.”
"I have a few questions for Your Highness.”
Liu Jin was neither servile nor overbearing. He said with a calm expression,"Speak."
Sang Hongyang said," This idea was mentioned by the officials of the Qi Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the second year of Duke Jing of Qi, a flood broke out in Qi. Yan Ying gathered refugees to deal with the flood. Each of them was given a certain amount of food and wages. The labor force of these refugees was used to solve the flood.”
"In the third year of Duke Jing of Qi, a plague suddenly broke out among the refugees who participated in the flood control. Ten thousand people were killed or injured, and thirty thousand people were infected by the refugees, bringing disaster to Qi State. Today, we will imitate Yan Ying.”
" The outbreak of the plague is due to the gathering of people," Liu Jin said." The virus…the invasion of evil things."”
"If we send refugees to build houses, we need a local official to strictly control the construction refugees.”
"First, eat boiled water and drink it when it's hot.”
"Second, use lime to resist evil spirits and sprinkle quicklime around the building.”
"Third, strictly control the excrement of the people and deal with it in time.”
"Fourth, wash your hands before meals.”
"Fifth, once you discover a case of wind cold, immediately stop work and let the doctor intervene.”
One by one, Liu Jin explained the measures in an orderly manner.
"This is an anti-plague measure."
Sang Hongyang thought for a moment and questioned,""Your Highness, why are you so sure that these five strategies can prevent the plague?”
Liu Jin shook his head." I can't guarantee it. But are you willing to watch the refugees in Guanzhong die and do nothing?" There were bound to be mistakes in governance. Wasn't it what the imperial court should do to check and fill in the gaps? You have already given up on the hope of saving the lives of the people. How can you expect the people to submit to the imperial court?”
Sang Hongyang was ashamed of himself.
Emperor Wu's eyes were filled with admiration!
He was determined to forge ahead and was not afraid of making mistakes. This kid's improvement was getting bigger and bigger!
Previously, when he was alone with him, this kid was always out of tune. However, when he spoke to these court officials, he was so confident and domineering. It was as if he had changed his appearance. He was not nervous at all. He dared to speak and dared to be the first!
How could Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty not appreciate such a quality?!
" The army needs to distribute food when building houses," Sang Hongyang continued to ask." The civilians also need to distribute food when building houses.”
"But isn't there only so much grain? If we let the people participate, it will increase the investment in grain. Does the imperial grandson know that Taicang's grain is about to collapse?”
Sang Hongyang was not targeting Liu Jin. This policy would ultimately be passed down through the hands of the imperial court. Every national policy decision could not be so hasty.
If no one doubted Liu Jin, he would really think that the Great Han Dynasty was at the end of its road.
Liu Jin shook his head lightly and said,""It's different."
"Do you believe that the food needed by a soldier is enough for four civilians?”
That's right!
The local government didn't dare to mistreat the soldiers, but they exploited the people. They had endless means.
A meal for the soldiers would be enough with two steamed buns and a bowl of porridge.
However, for this meal, they could cut the two heads into four portions and divide the bowl of porridge into four bowls.
"This way, the Imperial Court won't invest too much food into it.”
"Then what about the needs of the soldiers?”
Liu Jin replied," They want to build up their strength, so the imperial court gives them abundant food. If they were in the barracks, would they still be given such abundant food?"”
"There is no war in the northern border this year. When there is a bumper harvest next year, we can return the salary that originally belonged to the soldiers to them.”
Sang Hongyang was speechless after hearing this. He thought for a long time before cupping his fists and saying,"Your Majesty, I think the imperial grandson's suggestion is brilliant!”
"I agree!"
Prime Minister Gongsun He looked at Liu Jin's performance with joy. His smile was almost overflowing. He immediately supported Liu Jin and said,"This subject agrees with the imperial grandson's plan. This is an act of kindness to the people!”
The other high officials also hurriedly cupped their fists.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty laughed heartily and said domineeringly,"If the country dares to be the first, just like my grandson, conservative and old-fashioned will only cause the country to regress.”
"However, this is not enough!"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty narrowed his eyes.
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