The name Suyu comes from the tired bird returning to its nest.

Overall, this palace nestled in the mountains and forests has a quiet environment and beautiful scenery. It is a good place to cultivate your temperament.

From the moment the emperor issued the edict, the five counties of Xiangcheng, Yingchuan, Henan, Runan, and Nanyang conscripted 60,000 men.

Someone began to repair the roads, not only to Suyu Palace, but also to fill in all the potholes on the post road from Liang County to Guangcheng Palace and then to Suyu Palace.

Someone harvested hay, cleared out debris, transferred grain, and completely filled the silos, woodsheds, and pavilions.

Some people also cleaned the houses that were not often occupied, and repaired the doors, windows, roofs, etc.

Finally, taking advantage of the dry season in winter, the dikes and dams of the slightly disrepaired Pichi in Guangchengze were maintained, and the rivers and irrigation canals were thoroughly dredged, and a small section was even excavated to cope with the increase in household registrations year by year.

Sixty thousand men left around the 15th day of the winter lunar month, followed by 4,800 You Feilong Guard soldiers who came from Hebei, and one from each of the four battalions of the Huangtou Army who came from Pingyang, Hedong, and Hongnong.

Tens of thousands of people were stationed near Guangchengze. Starting from the outer perimeter, they were stationed at various levels and set up checkpoints.

After living busy for several days, it was not until the eve of the arrival of the Holy Emperor that the entire Guangcheng Garden completely calmed down.

On the sixteenth day of the winter lunar month, Hua Heng, the former governor of Chen County and now the young minister of Taichang Temple, arrived at the Bixiao Hall of Suyu Palace and summoned scholars and merchants from various counties.

The groups of natives and merchants actually have a certain degree of overlap.

The division of labor in the big family is clear. Some are officials to protect the family, some are studying to gain fame, some are running the manor to maintain the family foundation, and some are practicing the banker's tribe as a weapon.

In areas close to big cities or in relatively wealthy areas, if there is a certain amount of grain, cloth, fruits and vegetables, livestock surplus, or forest trees and other cash crops that cannot be used in the manor, they will find a way to sell them. There are dedicated people in the family who are responsible for these.

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Hua Yingzhi from Pingyuan Fahrenheit is such a person.

Great ancestor Hua Yu, Shangshu Ling of Jin Dynasty, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, passed away.

My grandfather is Hua Heng, the Prince Consort of the Jin Dynasty, the Grand Administrator of Liangchen County, and the Young Minister of Taichang Temple.

My father, Hua Jun, originally managed the family business. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he went to Jiyin County across the river to become a county magistrate.

As for him, Hua Yingzhi, he was supposed to be an official and his family had connections, but now the situation has changed and he has to prepare for going south to Jiangdong.

Sitting next to him was a young man named Hu Wuxiu.

Hua Heng glanced at his grandson Hua Yingzhi, looked at Hu Wuxiu, squeezed out a smile, and said: "Zhizhou, I was worried that you wouldn't come because it was a long way. Very good, the emperor's Taoist hall was yesterday

Yi, I asked about you."

When Hu Wuxiu heard this, he was flattered. He immediately stood up and saluted, saying, "I am very frightened to see the emperor paying attention to me."

Seeing his appearance, Hua Heng smiled and said, "It's nothing like your father and grandfather Fangda."

Well, of course it doesn't look like it, after all, they are not biological.

I think back then, Hu Wufu couldn't control his mouth, he just liked to drink, drank non-stop, and eventually his body collapsed from drinking.

His son Hu Wuqianzhi drank even more heavily and died before he was thirty. He did not live a few more years than his father.

Both father and son died of alcoholism, which makes people feel sad.

Hu Wufu had a great opportunity.

Today, his literary talents are highly praised. He is often used as a secretary and as a close official, but he can do nothing.

Hu Wuqianzhi married the daughter of the Langya Wang family and had no issue, so he adopted the clan's son Hu Wuxiu as his heir.

This person was completely different from Hu Wufuzhi and Hu Wuqian's father and son, but because of his good fortune, he was still able to be consulted by the emperor.

However, Hu Wuxiu was only average in academics and did not know how to manage his reputation. He began to manage the industry at home early, and actually gave up his official career.

pity!

Next to Hu Wuxiu was Duke Cheng of Puyang.

In the former Jin Dynasty, there was Chenggong Sui, who was appreciated by Zhang Hua and was ranked as a doctor of the state; there was also Chenggong Jian, who was appointed as the prince's concubine.

Sanqi Changshi, who later went to Gou Xi, all died; there were also Cheng Gong Zhong who was the Marquis of Guannei, Cheng Gong Bao who was the Prime Minister of Jia Nan Feng Private Mansion, Huangmen Zhonglang General, Cheng Gong Zhong who was Da Honglu and so on.

By this dynasty, Chenggong Duan was a general and a great craftsman.

This Chenggong is the grandson of Chenggong Duan, and he also manages the property at home.

Hua Heng looked over one by one, said a few words to each person, and felt around. After a long time, he left. After he left, the place was quiet for a while, and then became lively.

The people who come to Bixiao Palace are generally relatively young, with the oldest being no more than thirty years old. Most of them manage the family's business and do not enter official careers. They don't have so many scruples and speak more casually.

"There are also some people living in the North and South Villages of Caiguan at the foot of the mountain." Someone said, "Most of them come from the four states of Yongqin and Liang.

"Not only that. There are also powerful barbarian families. I have never heard of the Zheju clan."

"Who are those people over there in Yongjiacang City?"

"We and other followers are all settled in Yongjiacang City, don't you know?"

"I see. I don't even have a servant around me. Otherwise, I'll live in Yongjiacang City."

"How many people want to come to Bixiao Palace but haven't had the chance yet——"

In the midst of the quarrel, Hua Yingzhi quietly came over and said, "Zhizhou, can you be prepared to have a chat in a few days?"

"I still don't know what the emperor wants to talk about."

"Didn't I say, 'The four common people, scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, are the stone people of the country'." Hua Yingzhi said.

Hu Wuxiu was a little silent after hearing this.

This is a quote from "Guanzi". I heard that all princes must read "Guanzi", "Salt and Iron Theory", and "Shang Jun Shu", which can give a glimpse of the education of the Shaw family.

In this sentence, scholars and farmers are actually mentioned incidentally. What we really want to mention is industry and commerce, right?

Nowadays, the Northland is peaceful, vast and sparsely populated. As long as there are no continuous wars and there are no terrible natural disasters like Yongjia and the Divine Turtle Year, overall the food is enough. The emperor is farming in the Northland again. It is conceivable that

People in business and industry will have greater opportunities.

In fact, the clan has also discussed this matter.

Taishan County has not farmed yet, but it will be a matter of time. After the manor is disintegrated, taking the Hu Wu family as an example, it will be good to keep hundreds of villagers, and most of them will be concentrated in the main branch, and how will they live in the side branches?

, no one has a clue.

Either rebel and force the emperor to make concessions, or go south to Jiangdong and open up a new manor. There is no third way.

But land reclamation is not something that happens overnight, and there may even be losses - hundreds of villagers in the area move south, and if a disease is not dealt with properly, half of them will die, and the manor will not be able to continue to develop.

If while opening up wasteland, we can also engage in some transactions that can quickly recover the cost - or even just a part of the cost - perhaps the whole process will be easier.

Furthermore, a large number of slaves are now being sent to Bianliang for sale. If they can become rich through business, they will have money to buy more slaves, which will be beneficial to the great cause of land reclamation.

From this perspective, the emperor was actually clearing obstacles for the northern wealthy families to move south, providing convenience and alleviating their resistance to Dutian.

"Who will host the chat?" Hu Wuxiu suddenly asked.

A chat is not a discussion, but a chat party. Sometimes even ladies and gentlemen are invited. The form is relatively relaxed and casual. All kinds of tea, wine and food will be prepared, and maybe there will be singing and dancing to add to the fun, but basically

There is still a person who is the head of the family or presides over it.

They will guide the topic, maintain order, and prevent the entire conversation from going off topic or saying anything illegal.

Hu Wuxiu wanted to know who this person was.

"Prime Minister Wang Yifu," Hua Yingzhi said.

Hu Wuxiu was stunned for a moment.

Then this is not an ordinary talk, but has a hint of national affairs. As the saying goes, "discussing national issues together" is what it means.

Hu Wuxiu cupped his hand to express his gratitude. He had to think about it carefully.

"But I wonder if your majesty will be with you?" Chenggong listened intently and asked.

Hua Yingzhi glanced at him and said, "I will definitely come. But it will probably be like Jinyang's discussion of Taoism. I will attend the meeting at the end and make the final decision."

Mr. Cheng understands.

He had never participated in Puyang Taoism, but he had heard about it.

At that time, it was King Liang's Jinshang who allowed warriors to invade the house and become a force that was hard to ignore.

Now that Daliang has been founded, a bunch of military men in the court have been appointed as high-ranking officials and generals, which is the result. You know, in the past, when it came to conquering Anping, most of the four generals were not military men, but the children of aristocratic families, let alone

The governor is the governor.

When the historians of later dynasties managed books, they would inevitably have to avoid discussing Taoism in Jinyang.

Nowadays, there is "Guangcheng Lun Dao", but I don't know what far-reaching impact it will have.

And in Caiguanzhuang, which everyone in Bixiao Palace just mentioned, the noise seemed to be even louder.

Qiu Lu, the mother of Jin Cao in the former General's Mansion, walked among the people. Wherever he went, he was constantly greeted by barbarian chieftains.

Mu Qiulu responded with a smile, stopping from time to time to talk to others.

He seemed to be able to speak a little Wuhuan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu. There were not many obstacles in the conversation, which aroused waves of goodwill and made the atmosphere more lively.

"Pu Gu, have you received this year's 'La Pei'?" Mother Qiulu asked immediately when she saw the noble Pu Gu Ting.

The so-called "La Pei" actually refers to business dividends. Because they are paid out on the twelfth day of the year, it is called "La Pei".
To be continued...