Li Shimin saw the county magistrate of Zheng County suddenly collapse as if dead, and his expression was filled with disgust.
With such a frail body, how could he shoulder great responsibilities!
Wake him up. Liu Dacheng, see if there are any other vacancies and transfer this disappointing fellow!
Liu Dacheng quickly took note. He had now replaced Du Ruhui as the new Minister of Personnel, while Old Du was recuperating at home.
If someone else had been parachuted into the Ministry of Personnel, they would surely have been ostracized to death. But who could blame this fellow for climbing up by clinging to Fang Er’s coattails?
Therefore, whether it was the Left and Right Vice Ministers of Personnel or other officials, they could only grit their teeth and endure.
The newly awakened county magistrate of Zheng County, upon hearing that he was to be transferred elsewhere because he had fainted, immediately rolled his eyes and collapsed onto the ground once more.
To beg for death~
It would be better to kill me~
Seeing the fellow’s reaction, Li Shimin almost kicked him into the moat.
After surveying the terrain around Zheng County, he looked at Du Yiyang and said, You and the True Person Li, survey the terrain and come up with a plan as soon as possible!
Your subject obeys! Du Yiyang stepped forward, cupped his hands, and accepted the assignment.
The group stayed in Zheng County for several days. After the news of the capital’s relocation here spread, the people of Zheng County were all overjoyed.
What awaited them was the requisition of houses and farmland. Although it was ancient times, these could not be taken away by the emperor’s mere word. Moreover, it was Li Shimin, who always considered himself a sage ruler. Therefore, some money had to be given as compensation.
Houses would be compensated with money, and farmland would be exchanged for arable land elsewhere. The impoverished people of Zheng County seemed to see the day of becoming rich as imminent.
Therefore, in these days, Li Shimin, while residing in the county office, had received quite a few offerings from the common people. Although they were just ordinary food, they represented a gesture of goodwill.
Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. Seeing the people’s enthusiasm, Old Li’s smile never disappeared.
He held a large biscuit that could break teeth and showed it off to Fang Xuanling and the others.
Hahaha, esteemed officials, look at this. What does this signify? It signifies that relocating the capital is a decision that has the support of the people!!
Therefore, if anyone voices any dissenting opinions in the court upon our return, I will hold you accountable!
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling wished he could fart him to death!
Damn it, you’ve created a group of relocated residents by moving the capital, and they’re naturally grateful to you, aren’t they?
I dare say, if you were to take off your clothes and walk out now, someone would kneel down and lick your golden furrow.
However, some words could only be grumbled about in one’s heart. It’s good to see things clearly but not speak them out, isn’t it?
The matter had been decided, and resistance was futile. Therefore, the officials unanimously flattered Li Shimin.
Your Majesty is wise!
Hahahaha~! Li Shimin was extremely pleased, both in body and mind. After laughing heartily, he looked at Li Ji.
Duke Mao, since you have nothing to do in the court, why don’t I find something for you to do?
Li Ji was stunned. The Emperor’s tone sounded rather strange!
He quickly cupped his hands and said, Please instruct me, Your Majesty!
Li Shimin very warmly took Li Ji’s arm, pulled him onto a chair to sit, and then took out a cigar from his embrace, lit it, and stuffed it into Li Ji’s mouth.
Come, you smoke this first, and I’ll tell you slowly.
Your~ Your~ Your Majesty, you, you can just say what you need directly. Your subject is uneasy!
Li Ji had been treated like this by Li before when they were in Wagang. Now, this sudden action made Li Ji feel a chill down his spine!
Hey? Are you being strangers with me now! Li Shimin glared with his piercing eyes, feigning anger and rebuking him.
Li Ji was helpless and had to sit back in the chair. The cigar was in his mouth, and he was in an awkward position, neither smoking nor not smoking.
Anzhi, come, take out the world map~ After appeasing Li Ji, Li Shimin extended his right hand to Fang Er.
Fang Er was a little bewildered, but he still took out a small world map from his embrace. When it was unfolded, it was about A2 size.
Li Shimin took the map, pointed to a place on it, and said to Li Ji with a smile.
Duke Mao, there’s a gold mountain here. Will you help me move it back?
Only then did Fang Er understand Li’s intentions. So, this fellow who talked about going out to sea to move gold mountains a few days ago was still thinking about it!
San Francisco was the center of the Gold Rush in the United States in the 19th century. Early Chinese laborers who migrated to the United States often resided here and called it Jinshan. It was not until gold mines were discovered in Melbourne, Australia, that San Francisco was renamed San Francisco to distinguish it from Melbourne, which was called New Jinshan.
Therefore, San Francisco at this time truly had gold mines!
However, the journey of tens of thousands of miles by sea from the Great Tang was far more dangerous than Li Shimin had imagined.
Hurricanes, giant waves, storms, and other severe weather could easily send fleets to the bottom of the sea.
Li Ji watched as Li Shimin’s finger slowly traced the map, from the Great Tang all the way to the American continent, and his face turned green.
Unsolicited favors are either malicious or thieves. The ancients did not deceive me!
This trip would likely take at least three to five years before he could return, right?
The smoke from the cigar stung his eyes. He rubbed them forcefully and then reluctantly accepted the assignment.
Your subject obeys!
Damn it, the cigar the Emperor lit not only stung my eyes but also hurt my heart~~
Fang Er wanted to remind Li Shimin that Australia also had gold mountains, but after thinking about it, he suppressed the thought.
The Great Tang would eventually go overseas!
Thinking of the rubber in the Americas and the rare gemstones he had promised Chai Yue years ago, he cupped his hands towards Li Shimin.
Father, I wish to accompany the Duke of England on this voyage. I request your approval.
Of the seven devices for opening up world passages, he had only obtained two. Perhaps by going there, he might gain some unexpected treasures.
Li Shimin was stunned. What? Were Luzon and Ryukyu not enough for this kid to mess around with?
What are you going there for?
That, that, I heard that the native women over there are very exotic, and I want to buy some to show filial respect to you~ Fang Er whispered into his ear.
Li Shimin’s eyes immediately widened. He pointed at Fang Er’s nose and cursed.
Everything you say is nonsense! How can I be someone who forgets profit for beauty~~
Bah! How can I be a person who forgets righteousness for beauty!
This matter is settled. You will go with Duke Mao!
Besides the gold mountain, bring back a few women. Don't get the wrong idea. I want you to bring them back to Sun Zhenren to see how the overseas races differ from us!