Chapter 169: Your Majesty Really Thinks It’s Fun To Play Us?(1/2)
The benefits brought by a perfect plan are by no means measurable by money.
Although what Zhao Kun wants to do seems to be planning the future for rebellion, this is just one layer.
The other level is to seek ways to develop industry and commerce.
The economic model of the Qin Dynasty was mainly based on small peasant economy, and simply developing industry and commerce was unrealistic.
Therefore, using the construction industry to open up new ideas is actually a different approach.
According to historical records, the production level of the Qin Dynasty could basically be maintained at the point where one person farmed and feeded ten people.
But the Qin Dynasty still faced the problem of food shortage. Why is this?
Because of the single nature of the small peasant economy, the national income can only be relied on heavy taxes to make up for the shortcomings of other income.
Two-thirds of the output of ordinary households must be handed over to the state, so the people can only be self-sufficient, and the surplus grain is all in the national treasury.
This is the fundamental reason why the Qin Dynasty launched several wars, consumed a lot of people's power, and could still operate.
If there was no disaster, there would be no food shortage until the Qin Dynasty was destroyed.
But the fact is that the Qin Dynasty is now short of food.
In addition to solving the problem of food shortage, we should also change the single economic structure, enrich national tax revenue, and reduce pressure on the people.
Developing the construction industry can drive handicrafts, and handicrafts can promote commerce. In this way, Pinyang has become an economic demonstration city.
Once this method is proven to be feasible, it can be promoted nationwide when the world is stable.
This is the deep meaning of Zhao Kun’s plan.
However, Zhao Kun did not intend to tell Ying Zheng and Wang Ben about these things, because they are still in the exploration stage and everything is unknown.
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The next morning, the Qin Emperor's Palace and the Seminar Hall.
Ying Zheng sat upright behind the table, glanced at the ministers, and asked faintly: "My dear friends, can you discuss important matters today?"
"Report to Your Majesty, I impeach the Duke of Tongwu to ignore etiquette and openly damage my image of the Qin Dynasty!"
As soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking, a middle-aged censor immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"Oh?" Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Civil Lan has a basis?"
"It's true!"
Censor Lan reached out and took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve, bowed and said, "There is ironclad evidence that the Lord Tongwu has damaged my image in Daqin!"
"Come on, let me see."
"promise."
The Gong Shi next to him immediately promised to get it, and soon handed the bamboo slips to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng slowly opened it in front of all the ministers, and saw that the words on it were Wang Ben raising pigs, which made him feel a little funny.
After hesitating for a moment, he raised his hand and said, "Horse Xuantong Wu is here to meet!"
"Holy Wu of Xuantong--"
As the eunuchs were recited, the ministers turned their attention to the door.
Wang Ben appeared in front of everyone in a purple and black official robe with a righteous spirit.
"My minister, Wang Ben, pays homage to His Majesty—"
Wang Ben entered the hall without looking sideways, but bowed directly to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng waved his hand and smiled and said, "Wang Aiqing, Censor Lan just impeached you, which is harmful to the image of Daqin. Are you willing to distinguish yourself?"
"A warrior, an old minister, knows not much etiquette. If it damages the image of the Qin Dynasty, your Majesty will punish you, and there is nothing to justify!"
Wang Ben said with a faint expression, then changed his subject and said, "But, I have to remind Mr. Lan that the world of Qin was fought, not made by some etiquette!"
"Hahaha! It's worthy of being the Marquis of Tongwu! This is reasonable!"
"Yes! My Qin soldiers are playing real swords and guns, and they are all etiquette. Wouldn't they learn from those Confucian scholars?"
"That's it! Learning from those Confucian scholars is simply a shame for us old Qin people!"
As soon as Wang Ben finished speaking, the generals in his camp immediately stood up and mocked him.
When Censor Lan heard this, he sneered: "If a marquis of a country has surrendered his status and kept pigs, then I, Daqin, will not know how far I will fall into!"
"Raising pigs?!"
The generals who had just mocked Censor Lan, heard that Wang Ben raised pigs, had a smile on his face, but his eyes seemed dull, and his whole body was petrified.
Too unprepared!
He, they all felt that they had heard it wrong.
Then he turned his head mechanically and looked at Wang Ben.
But Wang Ben's expression was still plain and even a smile.
"Isn't it just raising pigs?"
Wang Ben glanced at Censor Lan and smiled and said, "I thought I wanted to take a concubine if I impeached me!"
Ying Zheng: "......"
All ministers; "......"
Censor Lan: "......"
"You don't need to impeach the pig raising matter. I will report it to Your Majesty myself!"
Wang Ben glanced at the ministers, then bowed to Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister please report the details!"
"Accepted!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand.
Wang Ben then repeated the saying of Zhao Kun raising pigs.
After listening to Wang Ben’s story, the meeting hall was silent.
After a while, Feng Qu's eyes were filled with a bright look, he stepped forward and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, this move by Tongwu is beneficial to the country and the people. The old minister suggests promoting it nationwide!"
"I'll review it!"
As soon as Feng Quji finished speaking, all the ministers agreed.
Ying Zheng laughed and nodded, "Feng Aiqing's words are very kind!"
"Come, announce the edict!"
"promise!"
When the eunuch passed the order from Ying Zheng, he immediately stepped forward to read the order. Seeing this, the ministers looked at each other.
What's going on? This is?
Just after I finished echoing, I read the order?
At this moment, the ministers felt like they were being played. They looked at Censor Lan, but saw Censor Lan with a calm look on his face, as if nothing had happened.
I'll wipe it!
Almost forgot!
The Lan family has a marriage with the Wang family. They will impeach the Wang family unless they are crazy!
Thinking of this, the ministers glared at Jingshi Lan fiercely.
"Your Majesty has an order to establish the Animal Husbandry Department from now on, and the Shaofu will coordinate to promote the Animal Husbandry matters. In addition, Wang Ben, the Marquis of Wu, was dedicated to serving the country. I am very pleased to restore his position as the Grand Marshal and take charge of the national military affairs.
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The moment he heard the will, the ministers came to their senses and quickly understood Ying Zheng's intentions.
This is to restart Wang Ben.
Although it was reported that Ying Zheng wanted to restart Wang Ben in the last cavalry battle drill, he did not issue an order for a long time, and the ministers dared not discuss it.
Now that the official order is issued, even though the ministers are surprised, they are expected.
Li Si frowned, glanced at Xin Sheng quietly, then hesitated for a moment, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Ying Zheng, who was originally smiling, immediately calmed down when he saw Li Si coming forward and waved his hand and said, "Authentication!"
"Your Majesty, the old minister has received news that the Great Yuezhi has already known that the mission was killed and is gathering troops to approach our Great Qin border."
As soon as Li Si finished speaking, the House of Conventions was filled with indignation.
"Da Yuezhi dared to invade on his own initiative. Do you really think that I, Daqin, have no one?"
"Your Majesty, I ask to fight against the Great Yuezhi and kill him without leaving any armor!"
"What kind of battle is the battle? Don't you know what the situation in Daqin is? If you have money and food, how could you care about the mere Dayuezhi!"
"A man respects Daqin for one minute, Daqin gives him one meter. Now he has been bullied by Donghu and Dayuezhi, which is really aggrieved!"
"quiet!"
Seeing the debate getting worse, Feng Quji, the leader of all officials, immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "Your Majesty, how can you let you be arrogant in front of you!"
Hearing this, the ministers realized that Ying Zheng was still sitting on it. He couldn't help but feel scared and quickly bowed to Ying Zheng: "I am aware of the crime, I hope Your Majesty will punish you!"
"There is no need to punish me. I feel comforted by the enemy."
Ying Zheng waved his hand with a smile, then looked up at Feng Quji: "Feng Aiqing, how are you preparing for money and food?"
"this……"
When Feng Quji heard this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead and hesitated: "Go back... Go back to Your Majesty... I am already preparing for it. I hope Your Majesty will be gratified for a while."
"I am tolerating you, who will tolerate me? Is it the King of the Great Yuezhi?"
To be continued...