Civil and military officials lined up on both sides, while Yang Qiu led a group of censors to patrol back and forth, scrutinizing the officials' appearance and attire.

With the completion of the reform of the central government system, in addition to clarifying the respective responsibilities of officials, more rules and regulations have also been introduced.

Even Cao Song, who was usually unruly, stood upright and neatly dressed in his place, no longer daring to chat with people or act unruly as he usually did.

After all, with Yang Qiu, that ruthless fellow, around, those ruthless censors weren't so easy to talk to.

"His Majesty has arrived!!"

With a shout from Zhang Rang, Liu Hong, dressed in casual clothes, walked out from the back hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!!"

Led by Chen Fan, all civil and military officials bowed and paid homage to Liu Hong.

"Gentlemen, you may dispense with the formalities!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the ceremony, the officials stood at attention.

Zhang Rang stepped forward and, in accordance with etiquette, called out: "If you have something to say, speak now; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Minister of Revenue Cao Song straightened his collar and then stood up.

All the civil and military officials turned their heads to look, their faces beaming with joy as they gazed at this burly man, the God of Wealth.

Cao Song is not the same as before. In the past, he would find ways to disgust the officials and curry favor with the emperor. Now, because he has control over how the officials distribute their profits, he has transformed into a money-spending machine in the eyes of the officials.

Liu Hong smiled and nodded: "Granted!"

"Your Majesty, this year, thanks to the use of newly cultivated superior varieties and farming methods from the Agricultural Academy, the grain yields in the five provinces of the Central Plains have reached new heights."

The yield has been increased from two shi per mu to three shi per mu. The surrounding granaries are no longer sufficient. Your Majesty, I humbly request that you issue another imperial decree to construct new granaries!

Liu Hong said in a deep voice, "Granted!"

This was a tremendous piece of good news, and all the officials were overjoyed.

Subsequently, Cao Song reported to Liu Hong on the profits of the national treasury and the royal trading company.

With the gradual reopening of roads in various regions, commercial exchanges became more prosperous, and the national treasury's tax revenue and the royal family's income also increased sharply.

The national treasury's revenue this year has finally exceeded 100 billion coins, and the Royal Merchant Guild's profits have reached 60 billion coins.

Although most of this money was invested in various infrastructure projects, there was still a very good surplus.

Liu Hong also waved his hand and, following past practice, distributed 20% of the Royal Merchant Guild's profits to the officials.

In an instant, slogans such as "Your Majesty is wise" and "May the Han Dynasty last forever" surged toward Liu Hong on the throne like a tsunami.