I was engaged in infrastructure construction in the Han Dynasty [Transmigration Book]

Liu Tan was a little surprised: "You can't let it go?"

Wasn't he already poor?How do you say that if you can't let go, you can't let go?

Miao Rui didn't show Liu Tan the account book, he just opened his mouth and reported a bunch of numbers.

Then Liu Tan noticed that part of it was sent by Princess Dang Lichang, and he couldn't help but slap his forehead: "I actually forgot about it."

When he read Princess Lichang's letter later, he just didn't feel relieved.

Princess Lichang was also very caring in her heart, and told him not to have any pressure. The officials and wealthy households in Chang'an knew that the northern border country was trying to resist the Huns, so the honeycomb coal could not be shipped on time. Not only did they not ask for compensation, even the deposit was not paid. don't want.

Asking is to help the big man repel the Xiongnu.

To be honest, he didn't believe a single word written in Princess Dangli's letter.

He will not think the worst of human nature, but he will not think so good. It is true that Chang'an will be happy and cheer after the northern border country repulsed the Huns. This is national pride, but it involves self-interest. Maybe some people do this sincerely, but more people will count the money.

In such a unified and spontaneous way, everyone doesn't even need a deposit. Liu Tan is inclined to the result of someone putting pressure on Chang'an and then following the example.

As for the people who pressured him, his parents and his older brothers and sisters were the only ones, not even Princess Yang Xinchang would do this.

But these four people basically covered most of the circle. Chen Ajiao and Dang Lichang Princess included noble ladies of different classes. Liu Che and Liu Shi directly influenced the officials, and then influenced each other. Together, anyway, this effect appeared.

However, it seems that his father didn't have such a concept, and even thought that he didn't have enough money, so he sent him a bunch of them, which made his treasury unable to fit them.

Oh, the reason why the treasury can't fit is that the speed of minting coins has increased recently.

Liu Tan said dumbfoundedly: "Either find a new one to store, or build a new one, anyway, the palace is big."

Miao Rui bowed his head and went to do it, Liu Tan was relieved, no matter what, he spent too much money recently, and the money he originally reserved was actually reserved for Liu Che to build the palace.

It is said that the Construction Bank Palace burns money, but in fact it is only the main building that does not cost a lot of money. The most expensive thing is the layout in the middle, especially Liu Tan has to follow the exquisite garden style. Don't look at the money now, wait for the construction to start When it comes to setting up the yard, it costs money like water.

In addition, interior furnishings also cost a lot of money, and now that the mutual market is open, it is also beneficial. Liu Tan can see what new things he can bring to his father.

Liu Tan raised his head and looked at the officials of Da Honglu, who was sent this time with a pedestrian order issued by Da Honglu.

Liu Tan was a little surprised when he knew that the pedestrian order was sent. Da Honglu is the chief officer, so it's fine if he can't come because of his lack of skills, but for such a big matter, he should at least send a Honglu Cheng to come, right?Pedestrian order is below Honglu Cheng, so it seems inappropriate for him to discuss these things with Xiongnu envoys.

It's just that after he read Liu Che's edict, he realized that Liu Che was entrusting the matter to him, fearing that the officials sent would hinder him.

The pedestrian order must have been ordered many times before coming here, so after seeing Liu Tan, he did not have the arrogance of a central official at all, but was very respectful and polite, as if he was afraid of offending Liu Tan.

Seeing that he had been sitting there with his head bowed and not speaking, Liu Tan asked, "Is there any order from Father?"

Pedestrian Ling hurriedly straightened up, still not daring to look up at Liu Tan, but said, "Your Majesty said that everything is up to His Majesty."

Liu Tan was helpless: "There must be some other requirements?"

It would be bad to let him make the decision. He knows his own virtues very well, and no one restrains him. I'm afraid he can cripple the Huns.

Pedestrian Ling was silent for a while before saying: "Your Majesty said, as long as His Highness does not suffer."

Liu Tan: ...

He didn't need to ask!

If you don't ask, there is still a little bit of vigilance in your heart, and you will remind yourself not to go too far, if you go too far, his father may beat him.

Now that his father has directly given him all the rights, this is probably not to let himself go!

Liu Tan took a deep breath and said, "Since this is the case, you will be responsible for the reception when the Huns come to envoy you. I will send someone to assist you."

Pedestrians were a little surprised: "Your Highness should be the main one."

This means that Liu Tan should send a chief officer over there.

Liu Tanxin said that I should also have some factions, and he suddenly asked, "Do you speak the Hun language?"

Pedestrian Ling was stunned: "The lower officials are dull and have never learned."

Oh, then I'll have to send a member over there.

Liu Tan thought for a while and said, "Come here, call Jiang Tingwei."

The pedestrian trembled, and began to reflect on whether he had made a mistake, or why did he call Tingwei over?Ting Wei is in charge of law books!

Just when Pedestrian Ling was very frightened, Jiang Chong came over and said, "I pay homage to Your Highness."

Liu Tan raised his chin at the passer-by and said, "The imperial court sent envoys to negotiate peace with the Huns, but my father meant that the northern border countries should be the main ones, so this time you are here to take the lead in meeting the envoys of the Huns and discuss with them. Let's talk."

Jiang Chong has seen all kinds of teachings and nine streams, and he followed him to the Western Regions. He is not rigid or even treacherous, and he is bold, which is indeed a perfect fit.

The trembling passerby made him feel dazed after hearing this, and looked up at Liu Tan, not knowing what to say for a while.

I just think that the northern border country is too amazing, to receive foreign envoys and let Ting Wei go out, what's the matter, is this a plan to send someone to arrest the foreign envoys if they don't act according to reason?

Jiang Chong was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Liu Tan to let him go, so he couldn't help hesitating: "I...have a bad face, I'm afraid it will hurt the face of the big man."

He lowered his head while talking.

Ever since he was disfigured, Jiang Chong has always felt inferior. He even wrote to Liu Tan to resign after being rejected by Zhao Puonu.

At that time, Liu Tan persuaded him: "It is better for the people in charge of the law to be more fierce. It can deter Xiaoxiao and prevent them from committing crimes easily."

In fact, he is not reconciled to letting Jiang Chong retreat like this. After all, it is not his fault, why should he bear it?What's more, he is still a meritorious minister.

But it is true that a big man with a damaged face cannot be an official, let alone disfigured, even if he is ugly, he cannot be an official, unless his knowledge is against the sky, but even if he is against the sky, he will not be given a position of real power.

Liu Tan was willing to leave Jiang Chong as Tingwei. Jiang Chong was very moved at the time, but he also felt that he was afraid that he would die of old age in the position of Tingwei for the rest of his life.

But it’s not bad to think about it. The official position of Tingwei in the princes is already very high. If he wants to go further, he will leave the princes to work in the central government. go out often.

Not to mention that hard work will pay off, these days he has uncovered many unjust, false and wrongly decided cases, all of which have been re-sentenced, which has made his reputation in Shuofang City much better, even if there is a scar on his face, everyone is gradually less afraid of him.

But even so, it doesn't mean that he can represent the big man to negotiate with the Xiongnu. Isn't his Highness messing around?

Liu Tan looked at Jiang Chong and said, "Don't be nervous, the Huns are different from the big men. Maybe the envoys of the Huns like you will think they are a warrior after seeing them. Pedestrians tell you, right?"

Pedestrian Ling nodded wildly: "What Your Highness said is that Ting Wei might be able to deter the other party so that the other party will not dare to make mistakes."

Jiang Chong couldn't laugh or cry when he heard it, and frightened the other party with his disfigured face, isn't this a joke?

If it was said that his Highness bombed the coal mine before, he would still believe that he could deter the other party.

Liu Tan made a direct decision and said, "That's it. Pedestrians have made a long journey here. It's very hard work. Let's go to the posthouse to rest."

Pedestrian Ling let out a sigh of relief, and followed the little eunuch leading the way without looking back.

Liu Tan was a little puzzled looking at his back, wishing he could run away: "What's going on? Am I that scary?"

Jiang Chongxin said that His Highness is not that scary, but maybe he was educated in Chang'an.

But he didn't say anything, Jiang Chong knew that Liu Tan must have something important to say about keeping him.

Sure enough, Liu Tan said: "Pedestrians do not understand the Hun language. Although there will be a translator at that time, in order to avoid misunderstandings, we must choose a person who understands the Hun language as the chief officer."

Jiang Chong suddenly understood, and after thinking about it, there are many people in the Northern Border Kingdom who understand the Hun language, but there are not many who can really take on this role.

If he doesn't come, he can only let the Prime Minister come, but the question is, how can the envoy of the Huns deserve to let the Prime Minister appear in person?

The Huns were defeated before, but as for Wei Buyi... not to mention his young age, his identity is not suitable, let alone what if he gets angry and directly fights while talking about this guy?

So no matter what, he seems to be the most suitable.

Jiang Chong immediately bowed and said, "I will live up to your Highness' high expectations."

Liu Tan said: "Not to mention anything else, there are a few points you must grasp. First, salt and iron are important materials. There will be a limited amount of salt on the mutual market, and iron is strictly not allowed to be sold. If the Xiongnu raises these two points, they must bite Die, even if you can’t build a mutual market, don’t give it to them, as for the salt limit... let them ask for it, and then supply it directly according to the [-]% they said.”

Of course, Jiang Chong understood the importance of salt and iron. To be honest, the reason why the Xiongnu invaded the border year after year was more for these two things, or more for salt.

It is impossible for people not to consume salt, but there are no salt marshes on the grasslands and they do not produce much salt. At least it is far worse than the Central Plains, not to mention that some places in Dahan are near the sea.

Wushilu's request for a mutual market may be for these two purposes.

But Jiang Chong still asked: "What about the food?"

Liu Tan touched his chin and said, "Grain can be sold, but it must be stipulated that only cattle and sheep are accepted for barter."

Liu Tancai does not believe in the nonsense that the Xiongnu will not invade the south if they have enough food. The Huns are destined to be very aggressive. If they have enough food, their group will continue to grow. After they grow stronger, they will covet the resources of the Central Plains. Invading the south, the big men are even more difficult to resist.

Using cattle and sheep to exchange is basically exchanging our grain for your grain. For the Huns, cattle and sheep are everything to them. If they can reduce the number of cattle and sheep they raise by exchanging grain, they will gradually control the Huns through grain. Lifeline is also good.

But he just thought about it, it is true that the Huns did not have writing, but it is also true that they are not stupid, otherwise they would not have been evenly matched with the big Han for so many years.

Jiang Chong nodded and wrote it down. Liu Tan saw that he was serious and said: "This is just my idea. You can ask the Prime Minister later, and you can change what is inappropriate."

Liu Tan was sure that his policy was correct, but he couldn't grasp the flexibility in it, so he simply handed it over to Huo Guang.

At this time, he had to sigh with emotion that the prime minister of the country is really omnipotent.

But Jiang Chong is not a fuel-efficient lamp, he asked sharply: "How to calculate the tax?"