After discussion and explanation, His Majesty Li Er finally completed the work. Fang Xuanling and others retreated, leaving Ma Zhou alone to report.

"Bin Wang, have you seen Qi Lin's inspection report?" His Majesty Li Er relaxed his sitting posture and expression, and drank the tea comfortably and asked.

Ma Zhou said: "When you go back to your Majesty, I have seen it. There are mountains and rivers, and the description is very detailed, and it feels like being there."

His Majesty Li Er laughed twice and said, "It's really meaningful, it's like traveling around the mountains and rivers."

Ma Zhou smiled and said, "It is rare for Qi Lin to travel through mountains and rivers to investigate. Moreover, the report is written in detail, and the various shortcomings of the Cao Government can be seen at a glance. The reform measures are also convincing."

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "Reforming the Cao government is imperative, which is related to the formulation and direction of national policies. King Bin should know my heart."

Ma Zhou pondered for a moment and said, "If you restore the Han Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions, or if you have achieved great achievements in the Han Dynasty, your Majesty's ambitions, how can you not know?"

His Majesty Li Er reached out and pointed the decree on the table, saying, "I have drafted an order to allow Qi Lin to transfer silk in Luoyang warehouse. Construction will start today. First, dig the land route around the pillars."

After pausing for a moment, His Majesty Li Er sneered again: "Qi Lin is worried that I will not give up money, so he attacks the monks, and the wealth of the third-level religion and the expense of the reform of the grain management. He is a petty family and childish."

Ma Zhou smiled and said, "Qi Lin underestimated His Majesty's demeanor and deserves punishment."

His Majesty Li Er knew that Ma Zhou was just having fun, but was aroused by something, and couldn't help but complain: "Is he punished him? This bad guy's report said that if the reform of the grain government is successful, it will save the imperial court countless freight costs, and I will keep the title of the Great Wall for him when I want to give it a reward."

Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then understood, and couldn't help but laugh and said, "The man in the Great Wall County, the Great Wall County, the Marquis of the Great Wall County... It's easy to remember how he inherits this way."

His Majesty Li Er snorted, and was a little amused. This was not the first time Xu Qilin asked for a reward, but he did not disgust His Majesty Li Er. Instead, he was a little happy every time.

"However, I think these third-level religions should be forbidden." After Ma Zhou laughed, he said seriously: "The name of the Endless Tibetan is to help the poor and weak, but the treacherous and deceitful things are real, so it is better to stop it."

His Majesty Li Er said with a slight head, "The third-level religion has been criticized by other Buddhist sects, and there is no major obstacle to banning it."

After pausing for a moment, His Majesty Li Er added with a smile: "It can be regarded as fulfilling Qi Lin's wish. Let him stop engaging in these messy things and reform the Cao government with peace of mind!"

Ma Zhou smiled and complimented: "Your Majesty is wise."

In addition to the lack of influence in banning the third-level religion, His Majesty Li Er also has the intention of beating the monks. Seeing that Buddhism and Taoism are competing for the sake of the battle, it is impossible to change the Taoism as the national religion, so it is normal to take the opportunity to suppress it.

As for the confiscation of the temples and property of the third-level religion and the invitation to buy a good reputation, it is a benefit without any expense, so why not do it!

His Majesty Li Er just waved his hand to Ma Zhou's compliment and asked: "Binwang, look at how should this "Minsheng Daily" be managed? Or let it go?"

Ma Zhou thought for a while and said, "Qi Lin told Weichen about this matter, what is the public opinion orientation and the new term for propaganda positions. Weichen thinks that he can designate bureaucrats to supervise and manage. After all, he created the "Minsheng Daily" and is more familiar with this job."

His Majesty Li Er said in a deep thought: "This newspaper is not simple if you can make the monks dirty! Qi Lin must have been afraid that something will not be difficult to deal with in the future, so he asked the court to send someone to supervise and manage it. Well, let it go for the time being and make a long-term plan!"

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After accompanying His Highness to Chang'an, he had to take a break, so Xiao Zhao was free for several more days.

After living in the house outside the city for two days, she felt it was more convenient than in the city, so she simply lived there for a long time.

Without the elder sister urging her to study, the elder brother was busy with the imperial examination. Xiao Zhao sometimes ran to the shop with Scarlett to learn how to operate and be familiar with the in and out of the accounts.

Xiao Zhao was very interested in the theater under construction. When he had time, he would go to check the progress. Sometimes he would make some creative changes to the decoration.

In the house behind the theater, Zheng Tuantuan and A Ke lived, as well as a group of people performing in the tile houses. They had been recruited by Xu Qilin to form a singing and dancing troupe.

In order to start a shot after the theater is completed, they are rehearsing the hodgepodge of singing and dancing dramas "Traveling the Lake".

Because "The Legend of White Snake" has begun to be serialized in "Minsheng Daily", it is also promoted in advance and gained popularity. It will most likely be popular and sought after when it is staged.

Since watching short shows such as "Mr. Dongguo and the Wolf", "He Bo Marries a Wife", and "Father and Son Carrying a Donkey" in the brothel, Xiao Zhao has fallen in love with this form of performance.

In Jiucheng Palace, she and Jinyang and Xincheng became directors, and a group of palace maids were cast. She also arranged two for His Majesty Li Er and Xu Hui to see!

So, whenever I had free time, Xiao Zhao ran to watch the rehearsal, and also learned to learn the piano with Mrs. Zheng and A Ke, chatting and joking.

He naturally won't forget to tell the two little princesses that he built his own theater and wanted to perform "The Legend of the White Snake". That day, Xiao Zhao entered the palace and made a proud disclosure to the princess.

"What about "The Legend of White Snake"?!" Yizi opened her eyes wide, "But the one serialized in "Minsheng Daily"?"

"It's that myth." Xiao Zhao smiled and showed off: "My brother has told me a long time ago. Now the serialized editors have modified it based on the story outline."

Yizi pouted and thought to herself: My uncle is partial, why didn’t he tell me this story? It would hurt me to wait a few days before I could get a newspaper.

Xiao Zhao looked around in a treacherous manner, took out a few pieces of paper and handed it over, "You guess you must be in a hurry. I went to the editorial department to ask them to copy a copy for me. Don't show it to outsiders. My brother said that spoilers are very annoying."

Yizi immediately turned his grudge into joy, reached out to take it, and hugged Xiao Zhao happily, "Xiao Zhao, you are so nice, great."

Xiao Zhao giggled and said, "It's just a simple task, so you have to be so polite."

After pausing, she said again: "Can you go and watch the show when it is staged? I have a special small box, and it's so comfortable to watch the show inside!"

Xiao Yizi immediately turned bitter again and muttered: "The father must not allow it. Even if something happened to Jiucheng Palace, there was even more hope."

Ah! Xiao Zhao really feels regret and loss for the princess. It’s not good for the royal family, and he has no freedom. The same is true for the sister, it’s so pitiful.

"Then, I have to bring people into the palace and perform here for you. Unfortunately, there is no effect of the theater." Xiao Zhao was also very disappointed and could not let the princess see her theater and her small box.

Xiao Yizi sighed and nodded helplessly. After a while, she asked casually: "Where is Xu Xiaolang, when will he come back?"

Xiao Zhao shook his head and said, "Where can you come back if you can't finish it? I just sent a letter yesterday, saying it would take one or two months!"

"You can ask me for him when you reply." Yizi said, "What are some delicious foods or fun things? I saw something new. I really envy him. You can walk around and see."

Xiao Zhao nodded and agreed, saying, "It's better to write a letter, write whatever you want, and send it to you together."

Weizi tilted her head and thought for a while, and said, "Okay, then you will come tomorrow, I'll send you a letter."

Xiao Zhao grinned, but still agreed and revealed another news to Yizi. After the series of "The Legend of the White Snake", it was "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Her paintings were lent out and she was polishing and editing!

"I remember all the Romance of the Three Kingdoms!" Yizi laughed and said, "Now I don't have to wait for the newspaper. I can still tell others!"

Xiao Zhao laughed twice, heard the footsteps outside, and quickly stretched out his finger to express his silence, and picked up the spoiler and stuffed it to Yizi.

Xincheng jumped in and said to the two ladies with a smile: "Sister Lizhi is here, I'm asking you two to come over!"

Oh! Yizi got up and sat down, greeting Xiao Zhao. He reached out and wanted to take out the spoilers in his pocket and hide them, but suddenly he had an idea. Alas, maybe this is a way to let Sister Lizhi take her to the show!

When Sister Lizhi talks, her father will probably listen. In addition, she acts like a spoiled woman. Yes, there is great hope.

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Xu Qilin was quite confident that His Majesty Li Er allowed the start of the construction, but he didn't expect it to be so soon. Moreover, the Political Affairs Hall had not finished its research and discussion yet, so he could start working here first.

According to Xu Qilin's estimate, you have to defeat the third-level education first before you can use the start-up capital to start construction!

This is the difference between him and the emperor. Li Er belongs to the whole world. If you really want to get money, you still need to rob money from the monk?

The warehouse in Luoyang not only contains food, but also the harmony and medieval sent by Jiangnan. At that time, silk was also circulating currency!

The tax system in the early Tang Dynasty was called the rent-in-one system. The roughly the content was that each cop had to pay two stones of grain every year, which was called rent; paying two feet of silk, three liang of cotton, two feet of cloth, and three jin of hemp, which was called the mix.

Each Ding has to serve Yao for twenty days a year. If the country does not need its service, it must pay three feet of silk or three feet, seven inches and five cents of cloth every day to replace the service. This is called mediocrity.

The above are the main content and there are more detailed regulations. For example, if the service exceeds the period, the adjustment will be exempted depending on the time exceeding the time, or the rent will be exempted. In the event of disasters, the reduction of crops will be exempted or the tax will be exempted.

In Jiangnan, there were almost no wars, and there were few people recruiting and serving in the service. The food and silk handed over had become an important part of the Tang Dynasty's finances.

The court also knew that the land freight for the canal transport was high and the river transport was dangerous. It was usually allowed to pay the rent in Jiangnan with silk to reduce the transportation volume, but the premise was that Guanzhong did not lack food.

His Majesty Li Er's decree allowed Xu Qilin to withdraw silk from the Luoyang warehouse, that is, to withdraw money directly, which was equivalent to using the national treasury.

From this we can see that His Majesty Li Er was very urgent about the reform of the canal transportation. It can also be judged that the conquest of Gaochang next year will be a big battle, and the troops dispatched will be very large.

The number of people and horses recorded in historical books is not consistent, some say 150,000, and some say 200,000. The former may not include the craftsmen and civilians who followed the army.

Even if it is 150,000, it takes thousands of miles to walk. How much food and supplies does this man need to eat horses?

No wonder Mr. Wei and other ministers opposed the expedition. For the farming countries, the cost of this expedition was indeed shocking.

Since he knew that His Majesty Li Er was anxious, Xu Qilin did not dare to neglect and immediately began to load the prepared materials in the west. Li Sipang was also decisive and immediately recruited civilians in Luozhou.

Before Xu Qilin could all the civilians could be summoned, he took hundreds of people on a boat to Sanmenxia. According to His Majesty Li Er's arrangement, Shanzhou should also take action, which is the closest place to Sanmenxia.

It’s not that Xu Qilin insists on being the pioneer and is ahead in everything. But the new thing gunpowder, which others can’t use, and he won’t teach him step by step, that’s absolutely impossible.

When he arrived at the east side of Sanmenxia, ​​Xu Qilin took his people to ashore and started construction at the Jijin Warehouse address determined by the survey. At the same time, he sent people through Sanmenxia to contact Shaanxi Province, preparing for construction on both sides of the east and west sides to shorten the construction period.

Ships of grain and food were unloaded, and then turned back to Luoyang. Under the command of the master craftsman sent by the Ministry of Works, a engineering team of hundreds of people began their hard work according to the design drawings.

According to Xu Qilin's design, the cliffs were flattened in the middle of the mountain road and directly lifted the grain and food supplies with a crane.

Therefore, before the mountain road was repaired, Xu Qilin took more than 300 people with him, carried his back and forth, and climbed up the mountain through the undivided and widened path behind Longyan Village.

The straight line is only two miles away, so you can carry heavy objects, climb mountains and ridges, and move forward in a tortuous way among the trees and grass. It took you half a day to reach the rough place.

After a simple meal and drink on the spot, Xu Qilin and a few people climbed towards the cliff. There was no road here, so they could only send people to take turns to cut through the thorns and open the way forward.

From afar, I heard the sound of the river slamming and rushing. The more I heard it, the clearer it became, and the cliffs of Beiyan were getting closer and closer.

The wind was getting stronger and stronger. As soon as it came out of the woods, it suddenly became brighter. What appeared in front of several people was a relatively flat terrain. Looking further forward, there were a sudden rock blocking the flat ground.

Xu Qilin and others walked across the plain and could see the undulating mountains and stone walls opposite. When they came to the abrupt rocks, they looked down and saw the Yellow River, Jijin Cang, and the ships moored and unloaded at the ferry.

He raised the telescope and Xu Qilin carefully observed it and found that it was a little deviated from the warehouse. He had to walk back dozens of meters to make it just right.

Although it is difficult to climb up, Xu Qilin estimated that the vertical distance from the mountain road is not high. Well, don’t rush to blast, cut off the trees and open the path, so that you can determine how much you will eventually cut the cliff.

It does not have to be flush with the mountain road. There is a slope drop of several meters. A simple conveyor belt device can be made to transport grain to vehicles on the mountain road.

Xu Qilin's ideas began to expand according to the actual terrain and terrain. He did whatever he could be as fast as he was efficient.
Chapter completed!