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

Liu Tan said, "Road maintenance fee."

Huo Guang heard a new term, and said in a daze, "Road maintenance fee?"

Liu Tan nodded: "That's right, as the name suggests, the money is for road maintenance. Whether it's a cement road or a rammed earth road, it needs regular maintenance, which costs money, so the local area can use it for the caravans that come and go, or to transport roads." A sum of money is levied on those who carry heavy objects, which is used for maintenance.”

Huo Guang understood Liu Tan's meaning as soon as he turned his head, and he couldn't help being a little suspicious: "Can you accept it?"

Liu Tan said: "If you don't pay, you won't be allowed to leave. Set a checkpoint. Ordinary pedestrians or those who cannot reach the weight and volume go to one side, and those who need to pay go to the other side. You said that when the scale of the caravan really increases, how much will it cost?" ?”

Huo Guang once again confirmed that His Royal Highness is really a genius for making money. He thought that Chang'an was worried every day that he had no money, and everyone except the prince liked to stuff money with him, so he felt that everyone was confused.

However, he still said cautiously: "This needs to be considered in the long run."

There is a reason for charging, but the question is what is the standard?How to measure the weight?After the weight is stipulated, do we still have to stop at the intersection to weigh it?

Liu Tan thought about it for a while, and it seemed a little difficult, and finally said simply: "Then according to the size, the size of the car."

Bullock carts, horse carts, donkey carts, and mule carts are all different sizes. People who walk or ride cattle and horses are free of charge, and the rest will gradually increase the fee.

As for the specific cost, let each region calculate it by itself, and report it after the calculation, and write the reason for such report.

It's not that we don't want to unify the cost, but that we can't. The difficulty of road construction in each region is different, the cost is also different, and the complexity of maintenance needs is also different, so the price must be different.

Huo Guang took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness is not looking for a way of making money for them, but looking for something to do for the minister."

Liu Tan chuckled twice and said, "But think about how rich the treasury is going to be."

Road maintenance fees are also subject to taxation. This kind of charging item is the first in the northern border country, so they have the final say on whether to pay the tax, but it is estimated that even if this is the case in other places, they will not give up this tax collection. good chance.

Huo Guang said helplessly: "I will ask someone to do the math."

Liu Tan got up and said, "By the way, are the envoys of the Huns coming? Who is Wushilu sending?"

Huo Guang said: "I don't know yet, but no matter who asks Jiang Tingwei to come forward, it is enough."

Liu Tan touched his chin: "In order to express our friendship, remember to let me meet them when they come."

Huo Guang frowned: "Where are they qualified to meet His Highness?"

Liu Tan sneered and said: "The people who can be sent here must have a certain status in the Xiongnu. You must know that this is a good opportunity to explore the reality of the northern border country. They will not let it go, so I have to meet them too. It's easy to remember." Hold on, hey, it's a pity that the elite regiment can't make a move now, otherwise it can deter the Huns."

Huo Guang said lightly: "Someone will remember them, but His Highness will see you if you want."

But soon Huo Guang discovered that Liu Tan was really worth seeing.

Because the person sent by the Huns turned out to be the new Captain Zuo.

The surrendered city where the Huns envoys arrived first, checked the entire team in the surrendered city and reported the list, and waited for the imperial court to confirm before sending the envoys there.

Yes, the original idea of ​​the big man was to simply negotiate in the surrendered city, and the meaning of the name is also quite good, right?

As a result, a Captain Zuo was sent. This man who entered the big man said he would go to Chang'an to meet Liu Che. He blocked him in the surrendered city.

Liu Tan was confused and said, "What does Wu Shilu think? Does he think he can slap his face in this way?"

The former Captain Zuo was killed, not only he was killed, Captain Zuo's family was gone, and none of the Huns who followed Captain Zuo ran away.

When Liu Tan received the news, although it was useless to hate Zhao Puonu, and he didn't make good use of such a good opportunity, but at the same time, he secretly said in his heart: kill more and kill more.

He even wanted to write to Wushilu to ask: Shall I kill you for you?

It's a pity that Huo Guang took this letter back and gave him an hour-long political education.

Liu Tan could only give up with great regret.

Huo Guang glanced at Liu Tan warningly and said, "Your Highness, the other party has already asked for a face-to-face meeting this time. Your Highness must maintain his demeanor."

Liu Tan said solemnly: "Don't worry, Prime Minister, I will never lose the chain at critical moments."

So all your energy is used to torture me, right?

Huo Guang was so tired that he didn't want to look at Liu Tan, he just said blankly: "The envoy of the Huns has already set off and will arrive soon, Your Highness, get ready."

Liu Tan didn't take this matter very seriously, he was still counting the days and waiting for Lu Xuan to come.

Huo Guang said he would come soon, and that was really soon. Three days later, Liu Tan met the envoy.

In order to meet these envoys, Liu Tan wore a full set of dresses in the summer. Although the dresses were divided into four seasons, in order to reflect the majesty and luxury of the royal family, even the summer styles had several layers.

It is true that the temperature in the northern summer is slightly lower, but it is not that low. For the first time in Liu Tan's life sitting on top of the main hall, he feels that the ice basin is not enough.

Of course, it may also be mainly because of too many people.

When the Xiongnu envoy walked in, Liu Tan was very surprised to find that the new Captain Zuo was very young.

You must know that because of the geographical environment, the Xiongnu generally grow up in a hurry, and if Liu Tan feels young, then this person is really very young.

Liu Tanduan sat there watching Captain Zuo salute and said, "Give me a seat."

He didn't say a word more, he felt that he had already cultivated himself to be able to sit here without making a move. Of course, another reason might be that he might not be able to beat the opponent.

Captain Zuo looked a little green. After sitting down, he subconsciously glanced behind him, and then said a series of words.

Liu Tan looked at the translator, the translator behind him didn't look very old, he looked about [-] years old, and said: "The captain said that he won't come to Shuofang City for a while, but he didn't expect such a big change, it's really shocking." People are surprised."

Huo Guang's heart tightened when he heard this, and he turned to look at Liu Tan, for fear that Liu Tan would get violent.

Unexpectedly, Liu Tan just said coldly: "I have heard that the Xiongnu royal court has been the same for decades, and it is still the same as when the champion Hou saw it, which is also very surprising."

The translator raised his eyebrows, actually smiled at Liu Tan, and then said something to Captain Zuo, there was no trace of respect between his eyebrows, he was a little surprised.

This person... does not look like a Han Chinese, but is he a Hun who is proficient in Chinese?

Captain Zuo's face turned red and white after hearing this, and he looked at Liu Tan with faint anger.

Huo Guang on the side sat down again, well, His Royal Highness won.

Liu Tan was also surprised that the other party sent such a person who didn't seem to have any city, this Captain Zuo... really sat in that position?

Captain Zuo gritted his teeth and said something, and the translator said: "We are here this time to do business with the big man sincerely, so Shan Yu entrusted me to bring gifts to Your Highness."

After he finished speaking, he took a box from the attendant behind him and sent it up all the way.

Liu Tan felt a little strange looking at him, but still told Miao Rui to pick him up.

Unexpectedly, the translator dodged Miao Rui and said, "Shanyu told me to hand it over to His Royal Highness the King of the Northern Realm."

Miao Rui's expression was indifferent: "Your Highness is so rich, how can you get close at will?"

The translator ignored Miao Rui, and just looked straight at Liu Tan, with stubbornness in his amber eyes.

Liu Tan chuckled, "Let him bring it up."

The translator put the box in his hand on Liu Tanshu's case and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness, the King of the Northern Realm, is indeed very courageous. Please open it, Your Highness."

Bi Gao next to Liu Tan stepped forward to open the box. The contents of the box were a little strange to him, but the translator explained, "This is the tiger talisman left by General Zhao of your country. It is very important for us, and now it happens to be returned to the original owner."