"What the Imperial Master said makes sense. In your opinion, how should we improve this situation?"

Gu Lingze smiled and said, "Why don't you first grant my uncle a status and make him the world's number one imperial merchant? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Luocheng quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Lingze is still young and does not know the severity of the situation. Please forgive me."

Gu Lingze shook his head and said seriously, "I think my uncle deserves this title. He has donated money and materials over the years and is a righteous businessman."

"In the outside world, he opened up trade routes and traded with various countries to develop the economy. With such contributions, isn't he worthy of this title?"

Emperor Jing clapped his hands in delight and said, "The Imperial Master's suggestion is very good. I will issue an order in a moment to personally put up a plaque for Luocheng."

Xie Luocheng's eyes became hot, and he bowed deeply, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Emperor Jing had a relieved expression on his face and asked him to stand up.

"The Imperial Master is very knowledgeable. It's a pity that I have no chance to meet your master. I really feel regretful."

Gu Lingze laughed dryly twice and quickly changed the subject, "Your Majesty, I have another suggestion."

"Tell me all about it."

"I think that in addition to the six ministries, we should also set up a Ministry of Commerce and a Ministry of Agriculture. The country needs both talents in civil and military affairs, as well as pillars in commerce and agriculture, so that it can develop in all aspects."

"Of course, this matter cannot be accomplished overnight. After discussing the specific plan with your uncle, I will present a memorial for your review."

"Very good." Qi Yuanjing walked out from behind the imperial desk, "On behalf of the people of Qianyuan, I thank you two."

Xie Luocheng was immediately shocked, and he pulled Gu Lingze to quickly salute, saying that he didn't dare.

Qi Yuanjing was feeling mixed emotions at this moment, and no one could understand his bitterness except the queen.

Ever since he ascended the throne, the national treasury has been empty, and what he wanted to do was always restricted.

How many times had he worried about money and couldn't sleep all night? Some ministers even thought he was deliberately crying poor and never thought about how to help him share his worries.

"When I was young, I heard my father say that a wise minister can defeat thousands of troops. I didn't understand it at that time, but Taifu, the general, and now you have made me understand the meaning of this sentence."

Gu Lingze looked at Emperor Jing's emotion and felt that being an emperor was not easy. Sometimes, he might even be less comfortable than an ordinary citizen.

The three of them talked for a while, and Emperor Jing suddenly remembered something, and then looked at Gu Lingze with a smile and said: "I heard that you and Xuanyi Hou are about to get married, why don't I ask the Queen to personally prepare your dowry for you, how about it?"

Gu Lingze felt a toothache when he heard the word "add makeup" and said, "If the emperor wants to add makeup, please give it to Xuan Yi Hou. I don't need it."

"Nonsense." Emperor Jing said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Marquis Xuanyi is a man, how can there be a dowry?"

Gu Lingze forced himself to hold back the words "I am a man too" and quickly saluted Emperor Jing.

"Your Majesty is very busy, and I shall leave now as I wish not to disturb you." After saying this, he ran out of the Taiji Hall.

It was the first time that Emperor Jing saw him running away in such a panic. He looked at Xie Luocheng and burst into laughter.

night.

As soon as Zhao Chengmo lifted the thin quilt, Gu Lingze raised one leg to block it.

He just snorted and said, "I'm not in a good mood today. You don't have to sleep with me. Go back to your room and sleep."

Zhao Chengmo held his calf, and seeing that he didn't seem really angry, he pinched his toes and said, "Tell me why."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lingze pulled back his legs and sat up, crossing his arms and said, "Just say it!"

Then he went on a long speech about how his present life was, and how he became a young man here, which made him very angry.

Zhao Chengmo held his hand and said, "Whatever you want, I will do as you wish."

Gu Lingze's eyes flashed with cunning, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "You said so."

Zhao Chengmo nodded seriously, and Gu Lingze leaned over and kissed him directly on the lips.

"Forget about anything else. I want to be on top in the wedding chamber."

Zhao Chengmo suddenly remembered the picture album that Brother Wu had stuffed in his hand before. It turned out that his husband didn't like others pressing him, but it was just a posture, so he could naturally compromise.

Gu Lingze saw Zhao Chengmo nodded again, and immediately lay back down, patting the seat next to him enthusiastically.

"You've been tired all day, lie down!"

After lying down, Zhao Chengmo thought about it and decided to start studying the contents of the book tomorrow. He must look at more postures and try them until Gu Lingze is satisfied.

The person lying next to him at this moment knew nothing and was still very proud of himself.

——

The wedding date was finally set for the tenth day of June, which is next month.

Wedding invitations and engagement gifts are exchanged on the 20th of this month, and the betrothal gift is received on the 25th.

At this moment, Gu Lingze was sitting in the room, staring at the silk thread in front of him with wide eyes, and then looked at Xie Qingwan in confusion.

"Mom, what did you just ask me to do with these wires?" He almost doubted his ears.

Xie Qingwan came over and helped him roll up his sleeves. "Mother knows you can't embroider, but you're getting married soon, so you should make a brocade to include in the engagement gift. This is the rule."

Gu Lingze stood up and said, "Then I won't...will not get married. If Zhao Chengmo wants to marry me, let him beat me. I won't beat him anyway."

Xie Qingwan pushed him down and said, "You are so smart. You can learn it from your mother in a short time. It's not difficult."

Gu Lingze gritted his teeth and silently recited the mantra of Qingxin Jue several times in his mind before forcing himself to grab the silk thread in front of him.

It took him a whole morning to get Xie Qingwan to nod her head. When he came out of the room, his face was black.

He decided to have a big meal at Heyi Tower to make up for the "mental trauma" caused by the morning.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I walked to the door, I ran into Zhao Chengmo and Xu Mingyan.

"Hmph!" Gu Lingze glared at Zhao Chengmo angrily and walked away on his own.

Zhao Chengmo: ...

Xu Mingyan patted his shoulder in understanding. "It's okay. Shulang had the same temper when he wanted to marry me. In comparison, Lingze is much better."

Zhao Chengmo came to see him today for this purpose, so the two of them asked and answered each other, chatting as they walked.

On this side, Gu Lingze arrived at Heyi Tower, greeted Uncle Xu and the others, ordered some barbecue and a jar of good wine.

"Junior brother, come up with me and have a couple of drinks."

Huang Shulang's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Okay." Then he threw down the peanuts in his hand and followed.

After three rounds of drinking, both of them drank a lot.

Gu Lingze half leaned against the chair and said, "Junior brother, getting married is really too troublesome, but Cheng Mo has agreed to let me be on top in the bridal chamber, so I can only bear it."

Huang Shulang sighed and waved his hand, "What's the point of being up there? It's exhausting."