Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

For the people of Liaoyang, nothing seemed to change that night.

Although the military camps inside the city were on fire and there was a fierce battle at the city gate, the people were safe as long as they stayed at home and didn't show their faces.

Because the Dayi army's military regulations specifically included the rule, "We would rather freeze to death than dismantle a house, and starve to death than plunder!"

If civilians' houses are damaged during the battle, compensation must be paid afterward.

Of course, this policy currently only applies to Han Chinese citizens; Ren Yuan is not yet generous enough to provide welfare to all ordinary people.

However, in Liaoyang, there were more Han people. Although the Liao people had occupied the city for a long time, after Shangjing was built, more Liao people chose to go there, and Liaoyang was only retained as a military stronghold.

Ren Yuan took a shower and changed his clothes, since his blood-stained clothes didn't look good on him.

Then, he led his brothers into the city to the imperial palace in Liaoyang.

When the Liao Dynasty was first established, it was extremely poor and its people were simple and honest. However, after dealing with the Song Dynasty for a long time and witnessing how the Song rulers indulged in pleasure, the Liao people felt that they could not lose.

Therefore, the Liao people used the reparations from each war, as well as the annual tribute from the Song Dynasty, to enjoy themselves. They had five capitals, so they had five imperial palaces!

As for Tokyo Liaoyang, the initial political center of the Liao Dynasty, the extravagance of this imperial palace can be described as...

"Brother, I personally think that we should make this our capital for the time being."

Wu Song also changed his clothes. It was his first time seeing the imperial palace. He was amazed by the grandeur of the Liaoyang Imperial Palace and felt that it was a suitable place for his brother to establish the capital.

After all, although Liangshanbo was the place where the uprising started, it was located within the territory of the Zhao Song Dynasty, its geographical location was not very good, and most of the territory of Dayi was in Goryeo, which was quite far from Liangshanbo.

Therefore, if Liaoyang could be established as the capital, it could serve as the center of the country, whether the country continued to move north or south in the future.

After destroying the Liao and Western Xia dynasties and abolishing the Song dynasty, the brother will then move the capital.

“Brother Wu Song, this is nothing. The imperial palace in Bianjing (Kaifeng) of the Song Dynasty was truly magnificent! This palace is only passable.”

As a former military commander of a major state, Qin Ming was no stranger to the capital city of Bianjing (Kaifeng) of the Song Dynasty.

Having seen the luxurious palace in Bianliang, the one in Liaoyang is only passable.

"Brother Qin Ming, is the imperial city of the Zhao Song Dynasty even more magnificent than this?"

Wu Song was astonished. In his opinion, this palace must have cost a lot of money. How much must the Zhao Song imperial palace, which far exceeded this imperial city, have cost?

How much of that money comes from the hard-earned money of the people!

"As for the Song Dynasty, you can talk about everything else, but when it comes to wealth, we can't say a word about it."

Ren Yuan stated that the Song Dynasty was not entirely without merit. At least in terms of business models, the Song Dynasty was at least a hundred years ahead of other countries of its time. Neither the Liao, Western Xia, nor the later Jin Dynasty could rival the Song Dynasty economically.

This is something that Dayi, which was founded at the time, should learn from.

After all, Dayi has a small population, a large territory, and a lot of resources from conquered countries, so it can use a small-scale agricultural economy to support itself for now.

However, as the territory grows larger, in order to maintain military preparedness and people's livelihood, we must focus on commerce and develop both commerce and agriculture to ensure long-term development.

"It's a pity. Although the Song Dynasty was wealthy, it was the high-ranking officials and nobles who were wealthy. The common people could not be considered wealthy."

Xu Guanzhong also stated that the wealth of the Song Dynasty was largely due to the royal family and powerful nobles. Although there were some wealthy merchants among the common people, most of them could only barely make ends meet.

If those powerful and wealthy people had been less greedy and less exploitative, the lives of the people in the Song Dynasty would have been very different.

"Guanzhong, the problem you mentioned is very difficult to solve."

Ren Yuan stated that no country has perfectly solved this problem, not even now in 1115 years, and even more than 900 years from now.

“We are a group of people from all walks of life, gathered together for a common goal, and working together. I established Dayi to give people a better life.”

"With Brother Pei Xuan around, our generation will definitely be fine. As long as the next generation is properly taught, there won't be any major problems either. But what about the next generation? And the generation after that?"

"When they were born into nobility, could they have remained true to themselves like we have?"

"Let's not even talk about them. This year, the Military Law Department has executed quite a few military leaders who violated laws and regulations. Before the great cause is even accomplished, some people have already lost their integrity. What will happen in the future?"

Ren Yuan's words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.

"We didn't expect our brother to have such foresight; it was our oversight."

Xu Guanzhong was both surprised and delighted. He was surprised because even with his own brain, he couldn't find a solution to the problem his brother had raised.

It's wonderful that my brother can maintain such a clear head despite his current status!

"It's alright. Just make sure your soldiers are disciplined and don't break the law. Since we're going to build a peaceful and prosperous world, let's keep our word. Don't just fool the people and then become the ones who prey on them. Otherwise, all our efforts will be meaningless."

Ren Yuan knew that this problem was difficult to solve, but he still hoped to give it a try. At the very least, he hoped that the first three generations of rulers of Dayi could maintain this original intention.

As for what happens after three generations... well, that depends on the fate of his descendants. He's not a god, and there are many things he can't control.

"It is a great blessing that my brother has this intention!"

Qin Ming and Wu Song both showed increasing admiration for Ren Yuan; this was the kind of person they were willing to risk their lives for!

"The most important thing is to take over the defense of Liaoyang and appease the people. Also, contact Liaozhou and see if Lao Xiao and his men have taken Liaozhou yet."

Ren Yuan did not enter the Liaoyang Imperial Palace, but instead surrounded it first.

Because he was afraid that once he moved in, he would lose his way!

It's incredibly difficult for someone in his position to maintain their integrity!

The reason he is still so clear-headed is threefold: first, he comes from the future and has a broader perspective; second, he does have a dream; and third, he has a master, Zhou Tong, who ensures that Ren Yuan cannot drift away even if he wants to.

But Zhou Tong is getting old, and one day he will pass away before everyone else. Ren Yuan himself is also very afraid that when that day comes, when there is no one to keep him in check, he might do whatever he wants and do some absurd things.

To prevent this from happening, he has been reminding himself of this ever since:

Having read so many books, watched TV dramas and movies about emperors who were powerful in their youth but tragically ended their lives, I can't be like them in the future!

"Brother! A message has been sent from the Sky Screen over Liaozhou! Military Advisor Xiao has captured Liaozhou! The entire Bohai Sea is now ours!"

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