hotmtlnovel Chapter 119
Chapter 119
Without waiting for Liu Yan to speak, Liu Yu began to speak, "This Jicheng is of course the Jicheng of the court."
"Of course, it is also the Jicheng of the people of Jicheng."
"Purchasing weapons is for the safety of Jicheng."
"Protecting everyone's property."
"So, I think all the clans and wealthy families in Jicheng should contribute to the safety of Jicheng."
"These are elite weapons purchased by the court to protect them."
"It can ensure that their property will not be peeped by those damned foreign bastards. Exploration."
"After all, many people have farms outside the city."
"The soldiers in Jicheng are equipped with better weapons, which improves their combat effectiveness."
"Naturally, those foreign races and bandits dare not attack easily."
"Thus, the farms outside the city become safe."
"Do you think I am right, Governor?"
"This..." Liu Yan stroked his chin, hesitant: "That's the truth, but..."
Of course he wanted the three thousand sophisticated weapons.
But 60 million yuan is not so easy to pay.
Liu Yu's words provided him with a new way.
The rich in the city!
But those can't be moved just by saying so.
If he, the governor, offends the local clans, and if someone finds his relationship in the Luoyang court and reports him twice, it will be enough for him to drink a pot.
However, this is also an opportunity to knock those clans.
Liu Yu saw all the changes in Liu Yan's expression and continued to speak.
"Everyone has the responsibility to defend Jicheng."
"Anyone who opposes this does not want Jicheng to be more peaceful."
"Even..."
His eyes became fierce, "It is very likely that bandits are kept outside the city."
"To disturb public order and achieve unknown purposes."
The officials in the hall looked at each other.
Things like colluding with bandits have happened before.
Especially those clans, who have always used some bandits to do some shady things.
But these are all things under the table, and they cannot be brought up.
Liu Yu really dared to say it.
It is not something that ordinary people dare to say in the hall of the official temple.
Liu Yan's eyes flickered.
When he first came to Jicheng to take office, he was full of confidence.
But he encountered a lot of things.
Some of the policies he arranged could not be implemented.
Among them, there was the matter of active bandits nearby.
Bandits are not uncommon in Youzhou, a place with a vast land and few people.
It is extremely difficult to catch them.
When the soldiers come, they hide in the mountains and are impossible to find.
When the soldiers leave, the bandits go outside to harass the villages.
Moreover, they are all actions to undermine his orders.
It is as if they know the army is mobilizing, and they run away in advance after committing crimes.
He doesn't believe that no one in Jicheng does something shameful.
Liu Yu feels that the time is right, so he takes out the wooden box from under the table and hands it to Liu Yan.
In the puzzled eyes of the other party, he opens it with a click.
The ordinary and even shabby wooden box flashes a bright light after it is opened.
The officials in the hall only see the light, but their sight is blocked by the lid of the box. They want to see what it is, but they can't see it.
They are anxious.
On the other side, Gongsun Zan's nostrils widened instantly.
A three-foot-long sword was placed in an ordinary wooden box.
The sword was inlaid with three gems of different colors.
Glaze!
Gongsun Zan, who was also somewhat knowledgeable, shouted in his heart.
How luxurious is a short sword inlaid with such a treasure?
He couldn't imagine what price this sword would sell for if it was sold.
It is estimated that the princes and ministers in Luoyang would fight to buy it.
Liu Yan remained calm and raised his hand to press the lid of the wooden box.
He took a deep breath and said calmly: "This governor thinks that what my nephew said is right!"
"Jicheng is the Jicheng of the people of Jicheng."
"Everyone should have a sense of responsibility for Jicheng."
"What's more, the weapons purchased by the government are used to protect the people of Jicheng."
"Besides, you have just seen how sophisticated the weapons forged by Tiezhuang are."
"Twenty thousand per weapon is extremely affordable."
"If it weren't for the uncle-nephew relationship between this governor and Cheng Zhi, it would be impossible to get such a low price."
"Right, nephew?"
"Of course!" Liu Yu nodded firmly, "These are the prices for the governor, please don't tell anyone."
"In that case, do as my nephew says." Liu Yan glanced around and his eyes fell on Gongsun Zan beside him.
Just now, this guy sawthe things in the box.
"Bogui, this matter is up to you."
Liu Yan raised his official tone and said solemnly: "The government treasury can give 20 million yuan."
"For the remaining 40 million, you gather people in the city and let each household in the city..."
Liu Yan thought about the words in his mind, but there was no suitable one, and he didn't know how to continue for a while.
"Actively raise funds." Liu Yu whispered, "Respond to the call of the government."
"Actively raise funds, respond to the call of the government!" Liu Yan said generously.
"Other officials cooperate, start tomorrow."
"As for the price of the fundraising, it will be based on the actual situation and initiative of each household."
"Bogui must not force others."
Liu Yan did not forget to emphasize a certain word.
"Uh... yes." Gongsun Zan nodded helplessly.
He knew that this was the consequence of seeing the sword just now.
A pledge of allegiance.
He had to do this offending thing to reassure the governor.
Otherwise, he would be in trouble in the future and his career would be uncertain.
He didn't want to ruin his career as an official just like that.
After a few rounds of drinking, Liu Yan said a few words, picked up the wooden box and left.
The glimpse just now kept echoing in his mind.
He had no intention of drinking at all.
He couldn't wait to return to the governor's mansion, hide in the secret room, and play with it.
The sword inlaid with colored glaze was unprecedented!
In the hall, without the governor, the officials became more active and frequently invited wine, and the atmosphere became more enthusiastic.
Gongsun Zan came to Liu Yu and asked in a low voice how to deal with the matter entrusted by the governor.
After all, he was good at fighting, but he was not good at handling this matter.
"Bogui, just treat it as a battle." Liu Yu raised the corner of his mouth.
"Take the soldiers with you and pick a rich family that is easy to control."
"Let them see how powerful the new weapons purchased by the government are."
"Make some big noise."
"After the banquet, I will let Yunchang teach you a set of words."
"When Bogui tells the big families in the city, he will definitely convince them with reason."
"Let the other party fully understand your good intentions and the endless truths contained in your words."
"The Analects?" Gongsun Zan scratched his head, "Is that thing useful?"
"We military generals are not good at reasoning!"
"Don't worry, I'm very good at it." Liu Yu smiled meaningfully, leaving Gongsun Zan confused.