Sui and Tang Dynasties: Engagement to Li Xiuning, start with heavy snow dragon ride

"That said, it's really not enough."

Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng and the others looked at each other, knowing that it was time to make their appearance.

The former said:

"Returning to Your Majesty, the expansion of the canal is for the sake of heaven and earth, and for the common people. The Duke of the State of Ju is voluntarily contributing."

Wei Zheng and others followed closely behind:

"My minister agrees!"

Yang Zhao clapped his hands and laughed loudly:

"Okay, okay! Since this is the case, why not encourage all officials in the world, no matter how big or small, to participate in it."

"I want to tell the world so that all the people know that the officials of the Sui Dynasty are not what they say they are!"

Some officials in the DPRK wanted to refute, thinking of the verses on the handbook.

After all, I endured it.

They don't have much salary every year, and His Majesty has no rules for giving more or less.

"In this way, I will donate 1000 taels of silver out of my own pocket."

Xu Maogong followed closely behind:

"The veteran has some savings over the years, plus the family property, donated 800 taels of silver."

Wei Zheng and others immediately seconded the proposal:

"The minister donated 300 taels of silver."

"The minister donated 700 taels of silver."

……

The officials of the Ministry of Officials wrote vigorously, a little excited.

"Your Majesty, the total amount is five thousand eight hundred taels of silver."

Yang Zhao was very satisfied, and then said:

"Xu Gong and the others made me feel happy. I know that my salary is not much, but I still use the family property. I will write them all down, and I will reward them!"

Several people sang together, and the faces of the officials in the DPRK and China suddenly changed.

It's like eating a fly.

What does His Majesty mean, the money is not enough, and the power of the family needs to be mobilized?

At this time, if anyone donates less than 300 taels of silver, he will definitely lose the conversation.

In the court hall in the future, I will take it out and talk about it from time to time.

For a long time, I have offended His Majesty, and if I say abolish it, I will abolish it!

Thinking about the reason that the salary is not high, he died completely in the cradle.

Backwards.

The officials hurried home.

For nothing else, we must discuss and discuss how much is appropriate to donate.

This is a big deal!

Chapter 290 Building water transport, the meaning of drunkenness is not wine

According to their own salary and family business.

There should be no deviation in quantity.

If there is less, the emperor will be unhappy.

If there are too many, I'm afraid something will happen.

You can know it from Yang Zhao himself.

The emperor generally did not have any silver taels, nor did he need money.

But it is not too much for Yang Zhao to pay 1000 taels out of his own pocket, and this is when he was still the prince.

Every time he triumphs, Yang Guang rewards him without hesitation. In addition to rights, there are more silver taels.

Yang Zhao himself has made outstanding military exploits. It is not surprising that the rewards over the years added up to 1000 taels.

The others, like Xu Maogong and others, were originally from the noble family, and they held high positions in the court, so they were deeply favored by the emperor.

The family business must not be small, and it is reasonable to spend a few hundred taels.

The worst among them is Chu Suiliang.

I'm pretty good, what did you say about the construction of water transport?

Ben wanted to get a reward, but he didn't get anything and had to donate money.

Forget about distributing money, now, he has completely become a thorn in the eyes of all officials in the court.

Is there anyone worse than him?

It really does.

Hubu Shangshu, Xiao Li.

Removing officials is already a heavy blow, but before taking off the hat, you have to donate money, which makes the situation worse!

In the end, Yang Zhao didn't say anything about withdrawing his order, and talked about his intention to reduce the punishment.

Also because of his detailed report, Baiguan beat the dog in the water even more.

The minister of the Ministry of Industry is still a third grade, and ordinary officials dare not offend easily.

But he, down to the eighth grade.

At the mercy of others!

……

The palace, the imperial study.

After the tide ebbed, Xu Maogong and others didn't leave, but came here directly. The tacit understanding between the monarch and his ministers is needless to say.

"Your Majesty, this plan is very clever!"

Su Wei smiled all over his face, this big matter was finally resolved.

The cooperation of Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng made it easy for Yang Zhao to solve the problem.

This shows how important it is for the dynasty to have a chief assistant who supports the emperor.

"In this way, the treasury problem is not only solved, but even enriched."

Wei Zheng made a rough calculation, and the total number of all officials may exceed one million.

Who made most of the officials come from the gentry?

If you don't go out much, who can think highly of you?

This scheming move kills three birds with one stone!

But Yang Zhao was not very happy. Xu Maogong took a look and knew it well.

"Is Your Majesty worrying about manpower?"

Yang Zhao nodded:

"The matter of the bank is settled, but the construction of water transport is not a matter of one day, and the manpower required is not a small amount."

Some time ago, after Chu Suiliang's memorial came up, it passed the preliminary judgment of the Ministry of Industry.

The total length of the excavation of the canal is estimated to be more than 700 kilometers.

It goes to Yuhang in the south, passes through Chang'an, and goes to Zhuojun in the north.

It's a big project.

The required manpower is estimated to be 500 million people.

At first, what Yang Zhao wanted was labor service.

But that's the problem, the south is fine and the economy is developed, but what about the north?

Especially when the border has just been fought and has not yet recovered.

Manpower has become a big problem.

"There is no need to be too nervous about this matter, I have a plan."

Wei Zheng said swearingly at this time.

"Oh? What good strategy does Mr. Wei have?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the problem mainly occurs in the north. To solve the problems that the people are concerned about, I believe they will be happy to help."

After Wei Zheng finished speaking, Xu Maogong immediately understood.

"What Duke Wei means is to distribute food as a condition?"

After a pause, Xu Maogong shook his head again:

"Disaster relief is a matter of the imperial court. If we do so, I am afraid that the image of the imperial court will be greatly reduced in the hearts of the people."

This is tantamount to oppressing the people.

Yang Zhao just did this kind of thing when he took office, and he knew it was for the sake of the overall situation, but what about the common people?

They only know that not only are they hungry, but the court wants me to do things.

The atmosphere suddenly fell into a deadlock.

It seems that all problems have returned to the past.

"What about a salary?"

Pei Ju asked tentatively.

Since the national treasury has been filled after the donation, wouldn't it be better to use these to recruit workers?

Xu Maogong still shook his head:

"This matter is not allowed. If the border invades at this time, the new army will also need the support of the treasury to fight."

Several people frowned, but no one spoke.

Yang Zhao thought for a while and said:

"Wei Gong's policy is not unreasonable, it's just that we need to change the document."

Seeing several people looking over in confusion, Yang Zhao continued:

"Anyone who participates in the construction will receive a bucket of rice every month."

Xu Maogong and the others' eyes lit up.

The charm of language.

Wei Zheng hesitated:

"There has never been a precedent before, and the people are afraid..."

Xu Maogong said with a smile:

"The people are happy with it."

If you want to build anything in each dynasty, you will be forced to serve.

Wei Zheng's original intention was to provide disaster relief, but there are conditions, and it is necessary to build water transport.

But what Yang Zhao meant was that water transportation needs to be built, not in vain, and those who participate will have a monthly salary and a bucket of rice.

Relatively speaking, in the eyes of the common people, Yang Zhao is a wise king!

Serves are also given food.

In the north, money is important, but for them, getting enough to eat is the biggest problem.