Ming Dynasty: The army is forcing the palace, you say that Lao Zhu faked his death

Guan Zhong read that sentence over and over again.

Did Your Highness make a mistake? Or are your hands shaking?

Or is he too old? How come you see such a sentence?

No money from the treasury? Don’t you need to call on people’s power?

Find a way to dredge the river yourself?

Your Highness, are you kidding me?

After a while, Guan Zhong still didn't come to his senses.

He really couldn't figure out why His Highness said this?

If, as His Highness said, neither money nor manpower is needed, then does His Highness plan to use his soldiers to do these things?

Guan Zhong felt distressed when he thought of using those excellent cavalry to do these things.

But then he thought something was wrong.

If His Highness really plans to use soldiers to do these things, then the soldiers also need to eat!

When he thought about the huge cost of food and grass every day, he didn't believe that His Highness could get so much food.

In short, no matter what, it is impossible to do this without spending money.

But even so, the master-servant relationship between Guan Zhong and Zhu Quan made him intuitively believe that the words in the letter were not wrong. 430 Everything written is true from beginning to end.

Guan Zhong had no way to refuse Zhu Quan's requests.

Because Zhu Quan is his master, the information sent by Zhu Quan only allows him, as a counselor, to think about how to act to cooperate with his lord.

It doesn't mean that he refuses or objects.

Guan Zhong thought about it again and again, and finally thought that the ministers must be informed about this matter first.

After all, Zhu Quan needed the cooperation of local prefectures and counties if he wanted to dredge the rivers along the road.

So Guan Zhong raised Zhu Quan's idea in the court hall the next day.

Sure enough, just as he expected, the ministers in the court almost fainted after hearing Zhu Quan's earth-shattering idea.

Will the Grand Canal be dredged at this time?

After so many battles, now dredging the canal?

Is His Highness crazy?

The Minister of Hube was like a firecracker that was lit by fire, jumping three feet high!

The little old man almost shouted at the top of his lungs:"The national treasury is now unable to make ends meet and can barely support itself! How can the canal be built at such a time?"

"If His Highness Prince Ning insists on repairing the canal, then the Ming Dynasty may be ruined in his hands like Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty!"

When the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce mentioned money, he was irrational.

No matter who it was, it was a fool's dream to get money from him!

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry was also strongly opposed to this matter.

"The repair of the Grand Canal cannot be accomplished overnight. It does not take three to five years. It is simply impossible. Moreover, it is difficult to recruit the craftsmen of the river alone. What's more, the coolies who dredge the river require the common people to bear heavy corvee labor."

"It is such a spring plowing season that we cannot delay the farming season!"

Other ministers also opposed it.

"Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty renovated the canal and ruined the country. This is a lesson learned from the past. Your Highness must not follow suit!"

"Your Excellency, you must advise His Highness that when it comes to the country and the country, you must not be such a childish person!"

Some ministers have already pointed the finger at Guan Zhong at the end.

They really hope that Guan Zhong can persuade King Ning.

After all, in their eyes, the relationship between Guan Zhong and Zhu Quan is closer. Maybe King Ning is willing to listen to Guan Zhong Guan Zhong's advice is also unknown.

Facing the hopeful gazes of the ministers, Guan Zhong remained silent.

Since being summoned to this world, Guan Zhong has taken the time to complete the history he did not know.

So he naturally knows the deeds of the so-called Emperor Yang of Sui.

To be honest, when he saw this letter, his first reaction was the same.

What His Highness did was simply the same as Emperor Sui Yang in history.

They all carried out major projects when the treasury did not have much surplus. ( If you want to read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

But later he changed his mind.

Because Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty really did this kind of thing by conscripting (caag) civilian husbands, but the lord he served was not.

That’s it. A little, the difference is huge.

So, amidst the strong condemnation from all the ministers, Guan Zhong slowly spoke.

"Don't worry, your Highness must have made this move with careful consideration."

When the ministers heard that Guan Zhong actually sided with Zhu Quan and supported the dredging of the canal, they immediately looked at him angrily.

"What thoughtful consideration?"

"At this point, is there any comprehensive consideration left?"

"Isn’t the situation of the treasury not clear enough?

Guan Zhong said:"Your Highness wrote a letter stating that dredging the river will not cost the treasury any money, and there will be no need to collect corvees. Your Highness will find a way to solve the problem.""

When Guan Zhong said this, the entire court fell silent.

All the ministers stared at Guan Zhong in disbelief. They couldn't believe what they heard!

These words are really unbelievable!

They have lived for so many years and have never heard this before. There is such a thing!

Without money and people, what can be done? []

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue immediately asked:"What's the point of not having to draw money from the treasury?" Is there any other way for Your Highness to withdraw money? Other ministers also echoed:"It would take at least one hundred thousand coolies to dredge the river. Where can your Highness find such a large number of people?""

At this time, someone suddenly thought that when it comes to people, Prince Ning is the most indispensable. After all, he has many soldiers.

"Could it be that His Highness wants to call in soldiers to dredge the river?"

In this way, it was clear that King Ning said he did not need manpower.

But the Minister of the Ministry of Industry shook his head and said:"Not to mention that combing the river requires some craftsmen.

Even if the soldiers are allowed to do hard work, they still need to eat.

These grains and grass will plant trees.

Where does it come from? The national treasury cannot afford it.

Upon hearing this , the Minister of Hubu still wanted money, and immediately agreed:"Yes, yes, those soldiers always need to eat.

Is it possible that those soldiers followed His Highness to drink the northwest wind?""

The current behavior of everyone is exactly the same as that of Guan Zhong before.

No matter how hard they try, they can't think of a way for King Ning to dredge the river without spending money or recruiting civilians.

This is simply saying that people don't eat. It's just as ridiculous as being able to work!

The ministers were noisy, and they all didn't believe what Zhu Quan said.

At this time, Guan Zhong, who was listening to their various speeches, felt happy in his heart.

Fortunately, King Ning is not here now, otherwise he would definitely be killed These chattering ministers cannot be dragged on.

There are also some ministers who still have sense, and they remain silent and do not speak.

Today's court is basically under the control of Guan Zhong, and Guan Zhong is loyal to Prince Ning. Who knows whether their words will be affected. Will Guan Zhong record it and send it to Prince Ning?

Besides, looking at Guan Zhong’s calm look, Prince Ning clearly has a back-up plan!

Someone asked:"Master Guan, what is the specific method for what His Highness Prince Ning said?".