Ever since the gathering of fishing and tasting seafood, Bai Linglong has been lingering in her mind with a new idea.
That afternoon, the sun shone warmly on the courtyard of the Southern Palace. Bai Linglong sat in the pavilion, her chin resting on her hand, watching the children playing in front of her, but her thoughts drifted to the distant modern times.
In modern times, night markets are always bustling with bright lights, bustling crowds, and full of the atmosphere of life.
It would be great if there was a night market in Beijing!
Thinking of this, Bai Linglong's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to tell Nangong Yan about this idea.
It just so happened that Nangong Yan had just finished dealing with the affairs in the mansion and was walking towards Ting.
Bai Linglong quickly stood up and went to meet him.
"Your Majesty, you've come at the right time. I have a brilliant idea to share with you!"
Bai Linglong held Nangong Yan's hand and said excitedly.
Nangong Yan looked at Bai Linglong's excited face and asked with a smile: "Oh?
What an idea! Look how excited you are. ”
Bai Linglong pulled Nangong Yan to sit on the stone bench in the pavilion and described it with great interest: "My Lord, do you know?
Where I lived in my previous life, there was a bustling night market.
At night, the streets and alleys are brightly lit and full of people.
There are all kinds of stalls, some selling exquisite small items, some selling special snacks, and some performing acrobatics. It is very lively! ”
Nangong Yan listened very carefully, and interest gradually appeared in his eyes: "It does sound interesting, but what does this have to do with our capital?"
Bai Linglong blinked and continued, "My Lord, think about it!
If we had a night market in the capital, it would not only bring joy and convenience to the people, but also provide them with more sources of income.
People can sell their extra items at home, or make snacks and handicrafts to sell, and their lives will definitely be more prosperous.
Moreover, night markets can add to the prosperity of the capital, so why not? ”
Nangong Yan nodded slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Your idea is novel, but this matter still needs to be considered in the long run.
Opening a night market involves many issues such as public security and management, and I have to discuss this with my father and brother. ”
Bai Linglong said quickly: "Your Majesty, I know this is not a trivial matter, but as long as we plan ahead, it will definitely work.
Just talk to your father about it. Maybe he will think this is a good idea! ”
Nangong Yan looked at Bai Linglong expectantly, and agreed with a smile: "Okay, I will mention it to my father in the court tomorrow morning to see what he thinks."
On the second day, before dawn, Nangong Yan dressed in court robes and went to the palace to attend the morning court.
In the court, ministers reported various affairs one by one.
After everyone finished their performance, Nangong Yan stepped forward and said respectfully, "Father, I have something to report."
The emperor looked at Nangong Yan and said gently, "Yan'er, feel free to tell me what you want to say."
Nangong Yan then told Bai Linglong everything she thought: "Father, I have heard some interesting things about the night market recently.
Among the common people, there are very few entertainment activities at night. It would be great if night markets could be opened in the capital.
It can not only enrich people's nightlife, but also promote economic prosperity and allow people to have more income.
I think this is a good thing that will benefit the country and the people, and I hope your Majesty will consider it. ”
After hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he said: "Opening a night market is something new.
However, how to solve the public security problems if the curfew is lifted and the city gates are not closed at night? ”
Nangong Yan was well prepared and quickly replied, "Father, I have already thought about this issue.
We can arrange enough guards to patrol the night market to strengthen public security management.
At the same time, corresponding rules are formulated to restrain the behavior of vendors and the public and ensure the order of the night market. ”
After the court session, several emperors gathered together to discuss Nangong Yan's proposal to open a night market.
Taibai looked calm and spoke first: "My second brother's suggestion to open a night market is indeed a novel idea.
From the perspective of the people, if it can be implemented, the people will have more ways to make money and live a better life, which will be of great benefit to stabilizing the country.
However, the problems of public security, management, etc. need to be properly resolved. Any slight mistake will lead to chaos. ”
The Emperor frowned slightly and continued, "Your Highness is absolutely right.
I think once this night market opens, with so many people coming and going at night, it is inevitable that some criminals will sneak in.
We must plan ahead and arrange enough people to maintain order, so as not to let this good thing that originally benefits the people turn into a disaster. ”
The Four Emperors were excited and said enthusiastically: "I think this is a rare opportunity!
Once the night market opens, the capital city will surely be bustling and business will flourish.
By then, merchants from all over the world will gather here, tax revenue will increase significantly, and our national strength will be able to rise to a higher level.
As for the issue of public security, as long as we make careful plans and send more guards and constables to patrol, I believe we can ensure peace. ”
The Fifth Emperor shook his head slightly and expressed his concerns: "Fourth Brother, I'm afraid things are not that simple.
When opening night markets, various impacts must be taken into consideration.
For example, will it disrupt the normal life of the people?
In addition, how to allocate stalls and how to determine taxes are thorny issues.
If the situation is not handled properly and the people are dissatisfied, it will be counterproductive. ”
The Queen Mother nodded, then looked at everyone and said, "Fifth brother is right, this matter still needs to be considered carefully.
Since my second brother proposed this idea, he must have his own considerations.
We might as well find a time to discuss it with him, pool our wisdom, and try to consider every aspect carefully before presenting it to our father for his decision. ”
The emperor nodded in agreement: "Your Highness is right. Many hands make light work. If we work together, we will definitely be able to get this done."
Although the Four Emperors were a little impatient, they also understood the complexity of the matter, so they had to say, "Okay, let's do as His Royal Highness says. I hope this night market can be opened soon, so that the capital can be rejuvenated with new vitality."
Wu Huang also said: "Yes, I hope we can come up with a perfect plan so that the night market can benefit the people without causing trouble."
Several emperors had a heated discussion, offering suggestions for the future of the night market, hoping to find a perfect plan.
Other ministers also began to discuss the issue. Some agreed that this was a good way to promote democracy.
At the morning court session, after Nangong Yan proposed opening the night market, the ministers were instantly furious.
The Minister of Finance, Zhao Zhongliang, was the first to step forward, looking excited, gesticulating with his hands and saying, "Your Majesty, this plan of yours truly is brilliant!
By opening night markets, people can engage in more nighttime activities, and the business of small vendors can be taken to a higher level.
Once market transactions become active, tax revenue will inevitably increase, and filling the national treasury will be just around the corner! ”
As he spoke, he used his sleeve to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead due to excitement.
Minister of Personnel Chen Hong frowned and retorted: "Sir Zhao, this matter may not be that simple.
With the opening of night markets, the flow of people has increased significantly, and the difficulty of public security management can be imagined.
Furthermore, this will also have a significant impact on the market order. Once it is mismanaged, the chaotic situation may be difficult to control. ”
Minister of War Zhou Wu clasped his fists and said, "Master Chen is absolutely right. Maintaining the law and order in the night market requires a large number of manpower.
If troops are withdrawn from the army, border defense and other security tasks in the city will definitely be affected.
However, without mobilizing troops, it would be difficult to cope with the complex situation in the night market with only the existing guards and constables. ”
Prime Minister Yin Anguo stroked his beard and said slowly: "Everyone, please don't just look at the disadvantages.
In the long run, the role of night markets in promoting the people's economy cannot be underestimated.
It can not only increase people's income, but also attract merchants from all over the country, enhance the commercial status of the capital, and be of great benefit to stabilizing the people and promoting prosperity. ”
Li Chongyi, the Minister of Rites, bowed slightly and said respectfully, "What the Prime Minister said makes sense.
The opening of night markets, where merchants from all over the country gather and cultures from different regions blend together, can demonstrate the open and inclusive demeanor of our country as a major country and is of extraordinary significance to culture dissemination and exchange. ”
The left prime minister Wang Yucheng shook his head repeatedly, worried and said, "Minister Li, that's what I said, but it's very difficult to implement.
Among the many issues such as tax system, stall management, and public security maintenance, which one does not require a lot of manpower, material resources, and time to solve? If you are not careful, it will cause public resentment. ”
Zhao Zhongliang argued anxiously: "Prime Minister Wang, these problems are not unsolvable.
As long as we plan ahead and make detailed and comprehensive plans, we can minimize the negative impact.
The people have been looking forward to the night market for a long time. If we can take advantage of the situation at this time, we will surely win the support of the people. ”
Chen Hong retorted: "Lord Zhao, although the people are important, stability is equally important.
If we open the night market hastily without full assurance that it runs smoothly, and chaos occurs, the public may suffer the consequences. ”
Zhou Wu added: “Moreover, from a military perspective, if the city gates are not closed at night, there will be hidden dangers in the city’s defense.
If foreign enemies take the opportunity to sneak in, the consequences will be disastrous. ”
Yin Anguo thought for a moment and said, “Master Zhou’s concerns are not unreasonable.
But we can strengthen the guard of the city gates, add night patrol posts, and formulate emergency plans to deal with emergencies. ”
Li Chongyi also agreed: "Yes, we can also use this opportunity to demonstrate our strong control capabilities and ability to deal with emergencies, so that the people can feel more at ease and other countries will not dare to underestimate it."
The ministers spoke one after another, each holding their own opinion and refusing to give in, causing chaos in the court.
The emperor listened to the ministers' discussions and weighed the pros and cons.
Finally, the emperor said: "This sounds feasible.
In this case, I will issue an order to lift the curfew, open the night market, and keep the city gates open tomorrow.
However, Yan'er, you must be responsible for the preparation and management of the night market and must not make any mistakes. ”
Nangong Yan quickly knelt down to express his gratitude: "Your Highness will obey your order and do his best to live up to your trust."
After the morning court session ended, Nangong Yan hurried back to the palace and told Bai Linglong the good news.
Bai Linglong jumped for joy: "That's great, Your Majesty, I knew my father would agree.
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