RHE - Chapter 1928: Welcoming the King of Foreign Lands Back to the Capital!

Five billion taels of gold!

Not even the last several decades of tax revenue in the Great Tang could reach this sum. And there had also been many pearls, agates, and other kinds of treasure.

This sort of thing had never happened in the history of the Great Tang.

Not only were all the families of those who had died in battle richly compensated, all of the great clans, craftsmen, and common people who had in some way contributed to the war effort were also richly rewarded. All of the expenses of the war were paid from this massive fortune.

In addition, the Imperial Court had long ago issued an official announcement stating that this money would be used on the people, for fixing roads, repairing fields and levees, and assisting the homeless elderly and children. Besides that, each household would receive a sum of money to use on their daily livelihood.

The initial gold had already been distributed across the various provinces and commanderies.

Even more gold would come later on to assist the people of the Great Tang in their livelihood.

Rather than hurting the people, the war had benefited them, providing the Central Plains gold and resources like never before. Such a thing had never happened in any previous dynasty.

Since this was the case, what need was there for the militarists to have so many disputes with the Confucians?

The Confucians opposed the militarists because war was damaging to the people, but if each war allowed the empire to flourish and fill its coffers, what complaints would they have? The Imperial Court probably would have offered their full support long ago.

Of course, the most important reason was that Wang Chong and the others had saved the Central Plains.

"Come on! Let's go and welcome him!"

The civil officials boarded their carriages, anxious to get to the western gate.

In a wondrous sight, almost the entire capital turned out to welcome Wang Chong.

As everyone's eyes brimmed with anticipation, someone suddenly cried out.

"Look over there! The King of Foreign Lands' carriage!"

"Where? Where?"

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Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1928: Welcoming the King of Foreign Lands Back to the Capital!

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