Chapter 466 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 1)
The twenty-third year of Emperor Wu's reign.
After the court session, Emperor Xiao Wu still went to the Hall of Diligent Governance to review memorials.
He has been on the throne for twenty-three years, and whenever he is in the capital, he spends half of his time there.
When he first ascended the throne, he also found it boring.
Seeing my aunt and uncle go out to play makes me itch to go too.
But my aunt said that she went out to see his empire.
"Your Majesty has governed Dayu well, which is why I am able to see such a beautiful land!"
Gradually, Emperor Xiao Wu got used to handling government affairs in the Qiqin Hall every day.
My aunt said that it was because he sat in the Hall of Diligent Governance every day to handle government affairs that the people of Dayu were able to live a peaceful and prosperous life.
"Your Majesty, the Empress and the Imperial Concubine have already prepared the list of birthday gifts for Consort Shen."
"I specially had it delivered here so you can take a look." Hu Zhouquan said, handing over the gift list in his hand.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiao Wu put down his brush and opened the gift list.
At a glance, there are all sorts of treasures, some displayed, some hanging, some placed...
There are also embroidered ornaments with auspicious meanings, and rare medicinal herbs...
It has almost everything!
However, even with all the food and supplies available, Emperor Xiao Wu still felt it wasn't enough.
"I remember there is a coral sent from Meizhou in the storeroom, add it in."
In addition, a jade ruyi, entirely emerald green, was also added.
My aunt is getting old and she likes things to be prosperous and go smoothly.
Furthermore, on the day of her aunt's birthday, she had the Crown Prince personally deliver the congratulatory gift.
"This year is my aunt's birthday, so let's make it lively and grand!" Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Hu Zhouquan immediately wrote them all down.
Looking at the gift list, Emperor Xiao Wu suddenly thought of the time when he left the palace to visit the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
Back then, whenever he had the chance, he would rummage through the late emperor's treasury and take all the valuable gold and jade ornaments to his aunt.
Then my aunt would return the things in all sorts of ways...
Of course, it should be returned to him!
Therefore, even though his mother was no longer alive, he was the wealthiest of all the princes.
Boxes full of gold ingots, and boxes upon boxes of pearls and gems, were all delivered to him.
My aunt said that the palace is a place where people bully those in power and look down on those in power; having money doesn't necessarily help.
But you'll definitely suffer when you're broke.
Perhaps money can't buy someone's loyalty.
But money can buy people to do things for you...
It was from that time that Emperor Xiao Wu understood the great use of so much silver.
This is also why he actively promoted trade in border towns...
Even when I was a prince, silver had so many uses.
Now that I am the emperor, wouldn't silver be of greater use?
Chongqing is such a big place, money is needed everywhere...
"Your Majesty! Gifts have been sent to the capital from both the north and the south. I have seen them, and they are all rare items."
"When it comes to being careful around Madam Shen, you are even more filial than the Duke of Dingguo and the others!" Hu Zhouquan promptly offered his flattery.
Emperor Xiao Wu smiled smugly.
Hmph, of course I did better than my older and younger cousins.
My cousin is busy with government affairs every day, managing the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel. He doesn't have time to search the world for good things for my aunt!
The same goes for my two younger cousins.
So troublesome!
However, my older and younger cousins are doing well; they look forward to my aunt's birthday every year...
"Will Sister Yu come back this year? The North is currently at peace."
"Those tribes are busy fighting, they don't have time to cause trouble in Dayu," Emperor Xiaowu said with a smile.
"The princess wrote to the Empress, saying that she will definitely come to the capital before the Lady's birthday."
"We will also bring the eldest princess back!" Hu Zhouquan said.
Emperor Xiao Wu was overjoyed to hear that his beloved daughter was coming back.
Everyone in Da Yu knows that the emperor has one son and one daughter, and the prince was made crown prince when he was seven years old.
The eldest princess, like the empress, loved riding horses and even more so, wielding swords and spears since childhood.
And so, just after turning fifteen, Princess Ping'an took her to the northern lands...
Emperor Xiao Wu thought this was good news for the day, then glanced at the memorials on his desk...
Well... taking a day off once in a while shouldn't be a problem, right?
But before he could even think about resting, a young eunuch from outside the second gate rushed in to report.
"Lord Shen, the other officials from the various departments have also arrived."
"Does Your Majesty wish to summon them now?" the young eunuch asked, bowing low.
Emperor Xiao Wu, who still wanted to slack off...
If it were any other official, Emperor Xiao Wu could easily dismiss them.
The one leading the group was Shen Qingjun's cousin...
Emperor Xiao Wu knew that if he said he was busy, his cousin would definitely be waiting at the entrance of the Hall of Diligent Governance.
Then they said it would be the same to summon His Majesty after he was finished with his work.
Of all the officials in the court, only he would do something like that!
In my aunt's words, she's as stubborn as a donkey...
Forget it, official business is more important. I'll talk to the Empress about the children after I've finished dealing with official matters...
Shen Qingjun, who had temporarily assumed the position of prime minister, and the other officials from several departments were quickly summoned.
......
"Your Majesty, the estimated order volume for the northern border city this year has increased by 30% compared to last year."
I estimate that the situation on the northern Hu side will become even more chaotic.
Is Da Yu going to take further action?
Upon entering the Hall of Diligent Governance, Shen Qingjun immediately took out the memorial in his hand.
The mere mention of the North and his personal purse instantly dispelled any irritation Emperor Xiao Wu felt.
Oh? The order volume has increased again!
"That's great! What kind of orders have increased?" Emperor Xiaowu asked with great interest.
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