Luoyang City, Taicang.

"Your Majesty, this is the grain collection account for this year. Please check it."

Liu Xian, the newly appointed chief clerk, ordered people to bring plate after plate of slips in front of Liu Qi.

Liu Qi just glanced at it casually, and then shook his head: "No need to look, I came here today just to inspect Taicang. As for the specific number, a special audit team has just been established under the Dali Temple Department

At the department, there are officials who are proficient in mathematics. Just let them check it regularly. I don’t need to count it myself."

"Yes, I understand."

Liu Qi looked up and saw that wherever he could see in Taicang, there were piles of rice, as well as some valuable materials and so on.

"How many places are there in Taicang in Luoyang now?" Liu Qi asked Liu Xiandao while patrolling back and forth in Taicang: "Reporting to your Majesty, including the one your Majesty sees now, there are a total of forty-one places."

"Is it enough?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is enough for the time being, but according to my inference, if our court continues to recuperate, in another three years... Oh, it shouldn't be less than two years, this Taicang may not be enough."

"Then let's build some more... But don't just build in Luoyang, including Chang'an, Chengdu, Hanzhong, Xiangyang, Changsha, Jiangling and other places, we must build warehouses directly under the imperial court to replenish the central controllable supplies.

Ready to be called at any time.”

"promise."

"Looking back, I will also implement the new tax-sharing system. The tax distribution between local and central governments will have to be reallocated. The local county offices and county offices will only have some fixed tax categories left for maintenance, and the rest will be managed by the central government... This

The matter will be decided by the Chancellor's desk."

Liu Xian followed Liu Qi and heard the words: "Your Majesty, I am a little worried."

"What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty has collected most of the taxes in the central court. This is a strategy to enrich the country... But I have seen your Majesty's draft tax distribution. Isn't the tax that can be used by the local government too little? It only accounts for a little more than 30%.

...The local area needs money for many things every year, including military training, repairs, farming, flood control and other things."

"The local area is short of money, so I asked the county governors from all over the country to go directly to the court to ask for it. I am not reluctant to give it. If it is really to do practical things, I will allocate all the money to the local area! If you want money, materials or food, you can have as much as you want.

"

Liu Xian said with some doubts: "First, it takes a lot of effort to collect it to the court every year, and then it takes a lot of effort to distribute it... Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too wasteful?"

"Yes, it is a bit of a waste." Liu Qi said frankly: "But compared to the cultivation of the imperial court's absolute authority, this waste of money is worth it."

Liu Xian opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.

But when he saw Liu Qi's unquestionable expression, he finally closed his mouth.

Thinking about what Liu Qi did after ascending the throne to get to where he is today, it is understandable.

After walking around in Taicang, the two walked out together.

Later, Liu Qi took him to visit the Shangshu Terrace.

Nowadays, everything in the Shangshutai is on the right track. A group of young talents led by Zhuge Liang have supported the Shangshutai in a very short period of time. The speed and efficiency of its operation are no less than before, and even have the potential to surpass them.

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The abilities of Zhuge Liang and others were greatly improved when they accompanied Liu Qi in handling various government affairs.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Liu Duhu that Shi Xie from Jiaozhou has requested permission to move his family to Jingnan. Liu Duhu sent someone to ask if he would allow it or not."

When Liu Qi heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.

The so-called Liu Duhu refers to General Zhennan and Governor of Changsha County Liu Pan. He was also the only general who held a false post after Liu Qi ascended the throne.

Although Liu Qi is based in Luoyang, his main base is still in Jingzhou. Jingzhou must be guarded by a direct general, and Liu Pan is naturally the perfect candidate.

The general Huang Xu and the powerful general Wei Yan were still the governor of Nanjun and the governor of Jiangxia, but they both obtained the position of general and at the same time they were granted the title of Tinghou.

Li Dian moved to Wancheng and became the general of Zhonglang and the governor of Nanyang.

The four of them sat together in Jingnan to protect Liu Qi's most important foundation.

Jiaozhou, south of Jingzhou, was pacified by Huang Xu before the battle with Zhou Yu, and Shi Xie's entire clan surrendered. However, in order to maintain the rule of the southern border, Liu Qi still allowed Shi Xie to rule in Jiaozhi.

But it is obvious that Liu Qi's power is becoming more and more consolidated now, especially when he single-handedly eliminated many officials in Luoyang who did not agree with him. Although this move caused dissatisfaction among many nobles, it also frightened many noble groups.

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And Shi Xie is undoubtedly one of these frightened people.

No matter from any point of view, Shi Xie felt that he should not continue to serve as the governor of Jiaozhi.

After a long time, it is really easy to be liquidated by Liu Qi.

Sun Jian was still dreaming of his Nantian King in Jiangdong, but Shi Xie had already understood the situation and took the initiative to ask for the transfer of power.

Based on Liu Qi's generosity towards 'his own people', Shi Xie believed that Liu Qi would definitely treat his clan well.

Of course, the reason why Shi Xie is so sensible is probably because during this period, Liu Pan kept sending people to Jiaozhi to 'admonish' him.

"Since Mr. Shi wants to return to the north, you can write a letter to him on my behalf and say... He is a meritorious minister. Since he wants to come back, what about Xiangyang, Chengdu, Hanzhong, Wancheng, Chang'an, and Changsha?

, Jiangling, wherever he wants to live, I will allow him to live there... he can choose the place."

"promise."

Zhuge Liang immediately accepted the order, but then he seemed to come to his senses and asked curiously: "Why did Luoyang not be included in the places your Majesty just mentioned?"

"Hi!" Liu Qi waved his hand and said: "They took the initiative to ask for orders to return to the north. If I bring their whole family to Luoyang, wouldn't it be as if I can't trust them... Besides, they are all civil servants.

The clan Beigui has given up its military power and sincerely wants to seek stability. I will move their entire clan to Luoyang, and they will feel uncomfortable."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhuge Liang suddenly said: "Your Majesty is really broad-minded."

At this moment, Pang Tong hurried over and saluted Liu Qi: "Your Majesty."

"What's important Shiyuan?"

Pang Tong held a slip in both hands and presented it to Liu Qi: "This is a letter specially written by Uncle Cong to His Majesty, saying that he has something important to ask Your Majesty to deal with."

"Teacher?" After hearing that it was Pang Degong's letter, Liu Qi didn't dare to neglect and hurriedly took it.

After he read the content, he couldn't help laughing, and then looked at Zhuge Liang.

"Junior brother, another year is coming, and you are already eighteen years old. Although you are still not even ten years old, my mentor said that you are now an official in the court and are in charge of the chancellery. The so-called "obedience to power in urgent matters" should be done earlier.

It should be early, it’s time to give him the title of honor...just like a scholar."

Pang Tong was given the cousin name by Pang Degong last year. Although he was not under the age of 10, many big families, in order to prevent some special events (such as studying abroad, becoming an official, leaving home, death of parents due to illness, etc.) when their children were young,

They will take the table characters in advance and use them as backup.

As for who takes this name...

In this era, compared to parents, mentors or clan leaders, it is more common for apprentices to have first names for their disciples. The "filial piety" in patriarchal societies does not only extend to parents.

The status of the head of the clan sometimes even surpasses that of his parents.

Zhuge Liang hurriedly said: "Since it is the teacher's wish, Liang should obey it, but I don't know what name the teacher gave Liang?"

Liu Qi continued to look at the slip in his hand and said: "Teacher Pang and Mr. De Cao both taught you when they were in Jingzhou. They are your mentors both emotionally and rationally. Each of the two mentors has an idea.

Mr. Shang Changgong prefers to give you the nickname 'Ziming', while Mr. Decao prefers to give you the nickname 'Gongming'...Which one do you like?"

"This..." Zhuge Liang hesitated.

Ziming... Gongming?

Liu Qi continued: "The word 'Liang' in your name has its own meaning of shining light. The so-called 'shining in all directions is called Ming'. In the name given to you by the two teachers, there is this word 'Ming', but

It matches your real name...the key lies in another word."

"The word "Zi Zun" is a principle that has existed since ancient times... and in the path of the great road, the world is public. The word "public" has always shown the upright way. These two words are quite suitable. Which one do you like?"
Chapter completed!