Suddenly, Emperor Huiwu had a vague suspicion in his heart.
But... even he himself thought it was too absurd.
However, we can send someone to investigate.
"Chenyi, what are your thoughts on the tofu shop matter?"
“A separate department could be set up outside the six ministries of the imperial court, specifically to generate revenue for the court while also helping the common people solve practical difficulties.”
The imperial court could elevate the status of merchants and collaborate with them. For example, it could partner with the Chi family's tofu workshop, involving the imperial court, local officials, and the Chi family.
The three parties split the net profit equally in a 30/40 ratio! Forty percent of the local government's revenue is to be used to benefit the local people.
Forty percent of the funds were given to the imperial court and then handed over to the Ministry of Revenue.
As for the Chi family, the imperial court should reward them. However, to prevent the Chi family from becoming too powerful, they should be kept under control.
For example, the Chi family is only allowed to cooperate with the imperial court in a specific city or prefecture. In other cities or prefectures, they must find other merchants to cooperate with.
However, the benefits given to merchants should not be excessive. They could be exempted from local taxes, but only locally! ..."
Huo Chen spoke eloquently, displaying a profound understanding of the subject.
"In addition, this separately established department should also have oversight to prevent it from becoming too powerful and causing trouble in the future."
And where the local government's 40% profit was used should not only be reported to the imperial court, but also publicly announced to the common people.
In this way, with everything under public scrutiny, the frequency of corruption will naturally decrease.
Emperor Huiwu was very satisfied: "Ruochen is my son, so why should I worry about the selection of the crown prince?"
What a pity.
Zhou Ruhai, who was standing to the side, was shocked.
I always knew that His Majesty liked Huo Chenyi, but I never expected that His Majesty would feel sorry for him to this extent.
"Your Majesty flatters me."
"At the end of the month, I will be going to Mulan for the autumn hunt. You should come with me. I'm entrusting the security to you; you must do your best!"
Huo Chenyi was somewhat surprised.
Why are you repeatedly reminding me?
Huo Chenyi soon found out.
It turns out that Emperor Huiwu intended to take the thirteenth prince with him on this autumn hunt in Mulan.
After Huo Chenyi left, Emperor Huiwu asked, "By the way, has that Chi Sihai fallen for that girl?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured, everything is as you predicted."
"Okay, that's good."
Zhou Ruhai lowered his head and looked meek.
He never imagined that one day he would do something so absurd!
They found a woman who looked five or six parts similar to Consort Chen and arranged for her to "accidentally" meet Chi Sihai!
Many more thrilling things happened!
Emperor Huiwu believed that only by going through life and death together could their relationship become stronger.
Thanks to His Majesty's great fortune, Chi Sihai's life over the past six months can be described as full of ups and downs!
It was far more exciting than the past twenty years of his life!
Just as His Majesty had predicted, Chi Sihai gradually fell in love with her.
Now that I've calculated the time, it should be almost time to go home.
"Yes, send word to her that she should get pregnant as soon as possible; that would be much safer."
Emperor Huiwu's order completely surprised Zhou Ruhai!
Zhou Ruhai: "Yes."
My lord, your arrangement... is detrimental to your wise and mighty image.
But His Majesty is His Majesty, he can be capricious!
night.
Emperor Huiwu finally finished reviewing the memorials and hurriedly went to Consort Chen's palace.
Consort Chen, having nothing to do, was reading a book.
After Emperor Huiwu entered, he asked directly, "Would you like to know about Chi Sihai's recent situation?"
The palace maids in the main hall immediately dared not utter a sound!
What's wrong with Your Majesty?
Could it be...?
"In no mood."
"...You have to say what you want, otherwise how can I tell you?"
Consort Chen lazily raised her head and rolled her eyes: "Why are you getting more and more troublesome as you get older?"
Over the past year, the Emperor has suddenly become very concerned about Chi Sihai!
It doesn't seem like jealousy.
It doesn't seem like she's jealous, but there's a hint of it.
She's such a nuisance.
"You may all leave."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After everyone had left, Emperor Huiwu sat down next to Consort Chen, kissed her, and said, "From now on, you are not allowed to speak to me like that in front of the palace maids."
"Oh, then you should stay away from here."
Consort Chen's voice was cool.
Emperor Huiwu pinched his young wife in anger, gritting his teeth as he said, "You really don't know what's good for you! So many women in the harem are waiting for me! And you, you're pushing me away!"
"So His Majesty is someone who likes to flatter you."
"Alright, alright, you can shut up now. It's definitely not something nice you're going to say!"
Emperor Huiwu was very self-aware.
Seeing that Emperor Huiwu was eager to gossip but could not get what he wanted, Consort Chen softened and relented: "If Your Majesty wants to talk to someone, then tell me."
As for Chi Sihai's current situation, she truly had no interest whatsoever!
Back then, being with Chi Sihai was nothing more than a means of survival.
She not only had no feelings for Chi Sihai, but also despised him because he was a witness to her dark period.
If it weren't for the fact that His Majesty wanted to speak with someone, she wouldn't have wanted to hear a single word.
"Chi Sihai should be getting married this year."
"oh."
Seeing that Consort Chen had absolutely no interest, Emperor Huiwu also had no desire to confide in her.
only……
"It was arranged by me, but Chi Sihai really does like her, which is good."
"Your Majesty, whether he is good or bad, I don't care, really."
Consort Chen looked into the other person's eyes, making no attempt to hide her feelings for Chi Sihai, "When I see him, I am reminded of that dark and hopeless period of my life... I know it's wrong of me to think this way, but that's why I hate him."
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