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Chapter 584 You still owe me a barbecue
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he asked:
"Why?"
"After Kang Hong took office, he wanted to reform. Reduce taxes, crack down on tax evasion, purge corrupt officials, and rectify discipline. Logically speaking, given the current situation in the court, there should be no problem in doing all of this."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly, thinking that all these were correct.
"The reality is not as expected. After Kang Hong proposed these, many ministers in the court opposed them for various reasons. However, they did not report to the group in advance, and the officials of the Jian family and the Zhao family were in power and supported Kang Hong, so they were successfully implemented."
"But when it was implemented in the local areas, it encountered great obstruction. The local noble families came up with various ways to resist. To this day, many ministers whose interests were infringed have also begun to unite and oppose in the court. Some even impeached me."
Duanmu Liangchuan drank the wine in one gulp, his face full of bitterness.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan's brows furrowed. If these policies cannot be implemented, the people will still suffer, and the national strength will not be enhanced.
"Brother Duanmu, do you have any ideas?"
Lin Xiaofan asked. As for the governance of a country, he had never studied it, so naturally he could not compare with Duanmu Liangchuan.
"Since its founding, Daqian has implemented a recommendation system, and officials are all from aristocratic families. The reason why Daqian is getting worse and worse is that these aristocratic families only care about their own interests and make money everywhere."
"Daqian's implementation of these new policies involves the interests of almost all the aristocratic families, and they will definitely unite to resist. I don't have a good plan for this matter. Even if all the officials who resist are killed, according to the recommendation system, the new batch of officials who take office will still resist. In the end, it may threaten the foundation of the country."
Duanmu Liangchuan sighed. This was the root cause of the Daqian Kingdom's long-buried disease, and it could not be solved at all.
"But Daqian is a little small after all, with only a few million people in total. It can be solved, but it will be relatively troublesome."
"That's right. I will find a way to solve Qingzhou County. If we can get a head start, the rest will be much easier. Today is a happy day, so let's not talk about these troubles."
"That's right. Come, let's have another drink. Brother Lin, don't be in a hurry to leave this time. Stay in the capital for a few more days. The emperor's casino is opening. You can go and take a look when the time comes."
The table became lively again, as if nothing had happened.
"I'm not in a hurry to leave this time. I'm still waiting to marry the princess."
Lin Xiaofan smiled and said.
"Haha, look at my brain. I actually forgot such an important thing. Come, I'll drink a glass of wine as a punishment."
The banquet lasted for two or three hours. Lin Xiaofan didn't know how many glasses of wine he drank, but he just felt a little dizzy and was not drunk.
"Brother Lin, come and stay at our Zhao's house for a few days? The house is ready for you."
Zhao Ziyu came forward on his own initiative.
Lin Xiaofan thought about it and realized that he had no place to stay in the capital, and he had many guards, so staying at the Zhao family was a good choice.
In total, he seemed to stay at the Zhao family every time he came to the capital. However, he did not treat the Zhao family unfairly. The Zhao family still cooperated with him in the refined salt business. In a year, both sides could share a profit of 200,000 silver coins.
The reason why there is so much money is thanks to the many noble families in Daqian who have amassed wealth, and the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few people.
"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Ziyu."
Lin Xiaofan cupped his hands and said.
"With our relationship, it's not a big deal. Let's go."
After leaving the palace, they each got on their own carriages and headed towards the Zhao family. When they got off at the door, they happened to run into Zhao Shan, who was returning from an outing, and Xiaoyu, a maid dressed in pink.
Zhao Shan was wearing a black brocade dress that highlighted her skin as white as jade. Her long black hair was tied up with a jade hairpin. Although there was no decoration, her demeanor revealed an innate noble temperament.
Xiaoyu was still wearing the same pink dress, and her height was still only up to Zhao Shan's shoulders. She carried a big knife on her back, and her chubby little face was full of happiness, and she chattered non-stop.
Lin Xiaofan got off the carriage and bumped into the two of them.
The moment the three people's eyes met, time seemed to freeze at this moment.
Just then, the afterglow of the setting sun fell on them, adding a touch of warmth to the air, and the three of them could not suppress their joy at being reunited after a long separation.
"Ms. Zhao Shan, Xiaoyu, long time no see."
Lin Xiaofan was in high spirits.
"Lin Xiaofan, you still owe me a barbecue!"
The maid in pink pretended to be angry, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.
"Xiaoyu, stop messing around."
Zhao Shan concealed the flash of surprise in her eyes and smiled faintly:
"Brother Lin, are you here to visit? Please come in."
"Zhao Shan, I still have some things to do. Please make arrangements for Brother Lin."
Zhao Ziyu left after saying a few words.
"I'm going to stay here for a while, thank you for your help."
Lin Xiaofan said with a smile.
"It's not a big deal. Brother Lin, please come in. I had already guessed that Brother Lin would come, and I had already cleaned up the room a few days ago."
Zhao Shan said as she led everyone in. Duanmu Liangjiang stayed at Duanmu Liangchuan's house, and Duanmu Keer volunteered to take Xu Chun home. Only Lin Xiaofan, Song Shang, and many guards came to Zhao's house.
Walking into the Zhao family's house, the familiar scent of flowers filled the air. It seemed that the last time I left was around this time.
"I haven't seen you for a year, and you still haven't grown any older."
Lin Xiaofan touched the head of the pink-dressed maid beside him and started teasing.
The latter hurriedly took Lin Xiaofan's hand away:
"Don't you understand that men and women shouldn't touch each other? Besides, I'm only sixteen, so I still have plenty of time to grow taller."
"Pfft! What's the point of kissing for a kid like you?" Lin Xiaofan chuckled.
Hearing this, Xiaoyu became even more furious and rushed forward with her teeth bared.
"Miss, look at him. He bullies me as soon as he comes."
"Haha."
Zhao Shan couldn't help laughing when she saw the two people making trouble, but she didn't stop them.
After playing all the way, they arrived at the familiar courtyard and the familiar house. Zhao Shan walked around the house and after making sure there was nothing wrong, she said:
"Brother Lin, you must be tired after traveling for such a long time, so I won't bother you anymore. Feel free to come to me if you need anything."
After saying that, she took the maid in pink and left.
Looking at the two figures, one big and one small, leaving in the sunset, Lin Xiaofan felt indescribable emotions.
"Ms. Zhao, Xiaoyu."
He yelled before the two walked out the door.
The two of them stopped and turned around at the same time.
"Come to my place tomorrow at noon and have a barbecue together."
Lin Xiaofan opened his mouth to invite.
"it is good."
"You still have a conscience."
The two waved their hands and then left.
Lin Xiaofan suppressed his happiness and fell down on the comfortable bed, feeling sleepy. He was really tired after traveling for such a long time.
The internal force circulated in the body, and the fatigue in the body faded away a lot. When I was about to fall asleep, there was a knock on the door.