Chapter 468 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 3)
The events in the small town in the southwest left Emperor Xiaowu somewhat speechless.
Those people are really something. Why don't they just stay in their original countries?
You absolutely have to come to Chongqing...
"How does Shen Qing intend to handle this?" Emperor Xiao Wu asked.
Shen Qingjun looked serious.
"Your Majesty, I think this door cannot be opened. You can't say that buying a piece of land in Dayu makes you a Dayu citizen."
The good life of the people of Chongqing was earned through the bloodshed and sacrifice of generations.
Now, seeing the strength of Dayu growing stronger day by day, I think about becoming a subject of Dayu.
"What if something happens to Dayu one day? Will they also rush to become subjects of other countries?" Shen Qingjun said seriously.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded.
That's the point.
It took a century of hard work for Chongqing to achieve its current strength and prosperity.
You people from some small, remote border countries think you can become citizens of Chongqing just by moving your backsides?
Hehe, it's not that simple.
"So how do we solve this problem now? Those people are buying land and houses in Chongqing. It won't be easy to drive them away!"
Let's avoid a small matter causing a direct confrontation between the two sides.
Although Dayu is not afraid of any country, war would be a waste of resources and manpower.
"Does Shen Qing have any solutions?" Emperor Xiao Wu looked at Shen Qingjun.
Without a second thought, Shen Qingjun pulled another memorial from his sleeve.
"Your Majesty! It's not that those people can't become subjects of Dayu, but they can't just come here on a whim."
Your humble servant and the officials of the other ministries discussed the matter and compiled a list of temporary residence regulations.
I can settle down in Chongqing, but not like this.
First, you need to have an industry within the Greater Chongqing area.
You also need to pay a certain amount of taxes.
In addition, strict household registration management systems are implemented in those remote border towns.
Ten households form a "jia", ten "jia" form a "bao"...
"Your Majesty, the specific provisions are in the memorial; please review them."
Hu Zhouquan took the memorial from Shen Qingjun and then respectfully handed it to Emperor Xiao Wu.
Emperor Xiao Wu only glanced at it before understanding what Shen Qingjun meant.
It seems possible, but once you're here, there's no guarantee you'll be able to leave!
Want to settle down in Chongqing without spending money?
Keep dreaming!
Emperor Xiao Wu's mood improved the more he looked at it.
His officials... are all very good!
Now I'm not so old-fashioned anymore, and I know to think about things from the perspective of what is actually in the best interest of Chongqing!
It's nothing like ten years ago when that small, border country submitted its application to become a dependent state, and someone from the Ministry of Rites actually jumped out and said it was to demonstrate the grandeur of a great power...
His proposed method for demonstrating the grandeur of a great power was to send a large number of gifts to this small country...
They say this is how a great power should act...
This not only infuriated Emperor Xiaowu.
The man was immediately dismissed from his post.
Damn it, isn't this blatant favoritism? Giving away our own best stuff for free?
How could Emperor Xiao Wu, who always wanted to make more money and strengthen the country, tolerate this?
Even Shangguan Jin, who always tried to keep a low profile, was furious.
"People are practically begging us to protect them, and we're supposed to give them gifts?"
What old man came up with this idea?
If you absolutely have to give something, then give them some of the Four Books and Five Classics.
Let those uncivilized barbarians learn properly how to be loyal to their ruler and love their country!
In the end, Emperor Xiao Wu really did send someone to deliver the Four Books and Five Classics to that small country.
Oh, and the Tao Te Ching...
Thinking of this, Emperor Xiao Wu would be very satisfied with the results of his 23 years of governance over Dayu.
"Just do as Shen Qing says. The six ministries can discuss this matter together."
"If it's not a big deal, there's no need to tell me." After Emperor Xiao Wu finished speaking, he handed the memorial he had finished reading back to Shen Qingjun.
Shen Qingjun respectfully accepted the memorial.
Seeing that these people were still there, Emperor Xiao Wu knew that they still had things to say.
"What's wrong? Is there something important? If it's not too urgent, we can discuss it at tomorrow's court assembly," Emperor Xiao Wu said.
"Your Majesty, there is something you need to say," Shen Qingjun said quickly.
"Speak! What is it?"
Recently, Chongqing has enjoyed favorable weather and peace, so this shouldn't be a problem for ordinary people!
The north side has finished speaking, and the west side has finished speaking as well.
Should we head south next?
"What? Has something happened to the Pingnan Army recently?" Emperor Xiaowu asked.
Shen Qingjun sighed.
“Your Majesty, this matter is indeed related to the Pingnan Army, and also to the former King Qin!” Shen Qingjun said, bowing his head.
Emperor Xiao Wu was taken aback. Was it related to the Prince of Qin?
Wasn't the King of Qin enjoying being a pirate at sea?
In his last letter, he said he had already occupied quite a few islands and was planning whether to take down the largest one.
He also said that the island was famous for its bird's nests, and that he would cover the expenses of all the nobles in the capital who wanted to eat bird's nests...
Wait a minute! Is it related to the King of Qin?
If the King of Qin had something to say, he should have discussed it privately with himself in a letter. Why did he have to involve these people?
Could it be that the King of Qin didn't want to put himself in a difficult position...?
"What is it? Tell me!" Emperor Xiao Wu's expression returned to calm.
"The King of Qin... wants to borrow troops!" Shen Qingjun said with a frown.
"Borrow troops? Borrow the Pingnan Army?" Emperor Xiaowu was also somewhat surprised.
"Yes! We'll borrow the Pingnan Army!"
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