It's really inappropriate!
Chen Duan muttered to himself.
However, since the other party asked, and this was Lingnan where the emperor was far away, Chen Duan felt that he could "speak nonsense".
"The Second Emperor of Qin died for many reasons—"
Even if he had not read history books, Chen Duan had advisers around him.
In private, we also "learn from history."
Chen Duan was feared by Chen Jing not only because Chen Jing "judged others by himself", but also because Chen Duan was indeed ambitious.
Since you have ambition, it is only right that you study more about the history of your predecessors.
Therefore, Chen Duan was able to really list the many reasons for the demise of the Qin Dynasty.
Gu Qingcheng was too lazy to listen and interrupted him directly, saying, "There are indeed many reasons, but 'Qin law is too harsh' is one of the important reasons."
Gu Qingcheng brought up this topic just to remind people not to use the same methods to govern the army to govern the local area.
In the military camp, military law should indeed be strictly enforced.
However, this does not apply to local governance.
Qin law was notoriously harsh. Anyone who was late for labor service would be beheaded. How could Chen Sheng and his men not rebel?
On the surface, Qin seemed to be destroyed by the Second Emperor.
But if the Qin law is not changed, even if Fusu comes to power, it will not last long.
Severe punishments are needed to govern troubled times.
But now that the world is unified and peaceful, we need to make timely adjustments.
Comfort, appease, stabilize, and calm!
Chen Duan: ...
He is not stupid.
And Gu Qingcheng's "reminder" was not subtle at all.
Haha, even the Qin laws were brought out.
How come, in the eyes of the little girl from the Gu family, he, the King of Liang, has become a "tyrant" like Qin Ershi?
Tsk, it was just a little trouble for her at the city gate.
The little girl is so narrow-minded that she actually uses history to criticize the present and call him a tyrant!
Gu Qingcheng caught a glimpse of Chen Duan's helpless expression from the corner of her eye, and she knew that he had misunderstood.
Well, okay, Gu Qingcheng admitted that she was indeed suspected of "revenge" and had gained a small verbal advantage.
But, in fact, she really wanted to remind Chen Duan——
"Your Highness, Guangcheng is the most prosperous port in Lingnan. Merchants from Lingnan and even overseas gather here."
Guangcheng’s wealth is not due to its abundant resources, but to its superior geographical location.
Close to the sea and close to the inland.
It has a natural port and excellent shipping conditions.
Merchants traveling from south to north all gathered here.
The prosperity of business will naturally boost the local economy.
Chen Duan saw that Gu Qingcheng no longer "told stories" but returned to Guangcheng itself.
It also mentioned the prosperous business in Guangcheng.
He nodded in agreement, "Guangcheng is indeed prosperous. Several businesses have expanded their business to Jiankang and even the Northern Dynasty!"
Knowing that business was booming, Chen Duan increased his management of merchants.
Raise taxes, set prices, and use laws to control Guangcheng's business.
etc!
Law!
Qin law?
Chen Duan seemed to understand.
He looked down at the beautiful girl.
"Gu Qing, do you think I shouldn't manage merchants the same way I manage the army?"
Chen Duan sat up straight and looked straight at Gu Qingcheng.
"Whether it's right or wrong is not for me to judge. What matters is whether the city is stable and the people can work happily."
Gu Qingcheng replied indifferently.
Chen Duan: "Oh? My Guangcheng is not stable? The people can't work happily?"
Gu Qingcheng never talks nonsense with others, but likes to produce concrete evidence.
"You've only been in the city for less than half a day, so you might have only seen a small glimpse of the whole situation. However, the situation in Guangcheng is indeed different from what you imagined."
"There are thirteen trading companies in the city, but eight have suspended operations, and the five that are still operating are not as prosperous as before."
"Also, the price of rice in the city hasn't increased, but the rice shops are out of rice."
There was nothing wrong with Chen Duan controlling prices and raising commercial taxes.
Gu Qingcheng has similar measures in Luozhou and Yuezhou.
But he only had "power" but no inducement.
Gu Qingcheng recounted the current state of Guangcheng's commerce, "...Merchants are driven by profit. Suppressing them with power or restricting them with the law is far less effective than driving them with profit!"
Chen Duan suddenly said, "So, you are cooperating with the Huang family to run the shipyard together?"
Gu Qingcheng raised her eyebrows. Oh, I knew that during these few months in Lingnan, Chen Duan was not just competing for interests with the Governor of Guangcheng.
He also conducted in-depth investigations into Lingnan.
“That’s right!”
Gu Qingcheng admitted it generously.
It's not a secret.
Moreover, Gu Qingcheng also wanted to show herself to Chen Duan.
In addition to her "harmonious" cooperation with local nobles, there are also her methods of governing the city and her expertise in infrastructure.
"Your Majesty, are you interested in visiting my Wu Castle?"
Gu Qingcheng took the initiative to extend the invitation.
She knew that Chen Duan wanted to cooperate with her.
Chen Duan also knew that she coveted his soldiers, his weapons and war horses.
Both sides have intentions, but both sides are observing and testing.
It is very necessary to show your strength at the right time.
"Since Gu Sanniang sincerely wants it, then I will go and take a look!"
"However, since Sanniang has already arrived in Guangcheng, you can stay here for a few days."
"I heard that Sanniang is also training her troops. I'm quite curious. I wonder how my black armored soldiers compare to Sanniang's female soldiers?"
Chen Duan also mentioned the three words "women soldiers".
He was also deliberately telling Gu Qingcheng: This king also has a deep understanding of you.
So, we are all thousand-year-old foxes, so don’t play any tricks on us.
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