Chapter 422: No levy of labor, only recruitment of workers
After Xiang Yu took the jar, he solemnly said: "Please rest assured, Mr. Xiao, I will never let down His Highness the Crown Prince. Mr. Zhang Liang and Mr. Xiao will work hard and bring this rubber juice safely to Xianyang City."
"Okay." Then, Xiao He handed a letter to Xiang Yu, "This is the customs clearance official document. Take it. This time, speed is important, so you don't need too many people to go with you. Mr. Fan doesn't need it." Followed."
Fan Zeng nodded and said, "That's right. I believe Yu'er will get to Xianyang City as quickly as possible.
Yu'er, you can ignore it now anyway, bring some more sugar cane and set off now, while I will learn the knowledge of the Imperial Master next to Mr. Xiao. "
Xiang Yu nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll ask Yafu to take care of the army."
He understood what Fan Zeng meant. Fan Zeng stayed and could monitor every move of Xiao He and Wang Ben's army.
Secondly, he is sitting in charge of the army. As long as Fan Zeng is there, his army will not be in chaos.
The third is that you can really learn a lot by following Xiao He, and at least you can know the situation of the court at the first time.
When Xiao He heard this, he smiled and said, "It's great to have Mr. Fan to help. At present, the imperial court has ordered us to build a port, and I happen to be short of some manpower.
Mr. Fan, you probably won’t refuse. "
"Of course not." Fan Zeng smiled.
He didn't expect that Xiao He really didn't treat him as an outsider, which was really abominable.
"However, Mr. Xiao, may I know how big the port the imperial court needs to build and how many laborers it plans to recruit this time?"
"The scale is very large. It can allow at least a hundred large ships to dock at the same time, and a thousand small boats to dock at the same time. As for the cargo at the port, it can store at least 100 million kilograms of grain."
"The sky is so big, wouldn't it mean that all the mountain people in South Vietnam have to be recruited?" Fan Zeng exclaimed. .
At the same time, he had begun to calculate in his mind that this large amount of forced labor would definitely cause dissatisfaction among the mountain people, and that would be his opportunity to win over them.
However, dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel. Xiao He's words completely dispelled Fan Zeng's calculations.
"It's not a conscription, it's a recruitment. Anyone who comes to work in the shipyard will be provided with three meals a day, and the government will pay them 100 yuan a month.
There is a holiday every seven days, allowing workers to go out to spend money or do other things. Of course, the government does not provide food on this day, and only those who work can enjoy government food.
In addition, the government also provides accommodation. Although it is not a big house, it can at least accommodate people.
And in order to prevent people from cheating on women, the government will set up a performance appraisal. People who cheat on women will be directly fired by the government, and they will not be requisitioned by the government for life.
At the same time, I would like to inform everyone that after the port is built, the city construction will begin, and there will be many more constructions after that.
The imperial court wants to build this city into a prosperous city that is not inferior to Xianyang City. "
Hearing this, Fan Zeng laughed loudly and said: "Haha... Food and accommodation are included. Mr. Xiao, you are very generous. Do we have so much food?"
No, what grains are you going to use? "
Xiang Yu also thought about it and said with a horrified look on his face: "Aren't these grains going to be sent to Xianyang City?"
The food is the rice that has just been harvested, and the yield is very abundant. In addition, potatoes are also grown in South Vietnam, plus other vegetables. Nowadays, the agricultural products in Baiyue are quite abundant.
Not only that, there are also many fruits. This is simply an ideal country.
As long as the people's intelligence is improved here and facilities are provided, South Vietnam is simply the most ideal base.
Fan Zeng thought of starting a rebellion with Xiang Yu here, and then leading Baiyue soldiers to attack Da Qin.
Now that Xiao He is doing this, their plan will be ruined.
Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu both looked at Xiao He in surprise.
Xiao He smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, the court has issued an order, and the prince is fully responsible for this matter. His Royal Highness the prince gave the order before leaving.
Everything is based on the people, and labor cannot be drafted at will. All matters that can be solved with money must be solved with money. "
Fan Zeng frowned slightly and said, "If everything is left to the imperial court, will the imperial court have that much money? After it is built, will this place bring benefits to the imperial court?"
"The imperial court is rich." Xiao He said, "The future benefits will be very great. It won't be long before hundreds of thousands of people will gather here. We must prepare in advance, whether it is a place to build a port, a place to live, or a place to eat. place etc.
During the rest period every seven days, the people should have a place to go shopping and turn the money they have into something useful. "
"Wouldn't that mean we have to build a lot more shops?"
"That's right." Xiao He said, "I have arranged for some businessmen to open businesses here, and they will provide food, clothing and accommodation."
"What a courage." Fan Zeng admired it, "Mr. Xiao, whose idea is this? I guess that this cannot be the intention of the court, nor can it be the intention of you and the prince."
Xiao He said with a smile: "Mr. Fan is really powerful, that's true. The imperial court can do such a huge project, but if the imperial court spends money, I'm afraid no one in the world will think of this.
However, there is one person who has different ideas. Mr. Fan should know very well who this person is. "
Fan Zeng said slowly: "Emperor Master, no one in the world has such thoughts, except for one person, and this person is Emperor Master.
But what I'm curious about is what will happen to other places after the emperor's master comes like this. This is completely canceling the labor service, which will not be a good thing for Great Qin. "
"Really?" Xiao He smiled, "Mr. Fan, are you sure you think so?"
"Did I say something wrong?" Fan Zeng asked.
Xiao He shook his head with tears and laughter and said: "When Mr. Fan will understand that the court will unify the currency and use copper coins to replace the grain tax, and even more importantly, unified purchase of surplus grain from the people, you will understand the emperor's plan. arranged."
Fan Zeng frowned slightly and thought: Since this is the arrangement of the emperor's master, is there something in it that I don't understand?
No, I must be clear, otherwise I won’t be able to help Yu’er.
Immediately, Fan Zeng showed a smile and said, "Please remind Mr. Xiao."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that this can only be experienced by oneself and cannot be explained in words. Mr. Fan, since you are here to help, please experience it well, Mr. Fan." Xiao He said.
Fan Zeng saw that Xiao He refused to say anything, so he said, "In that case, let's take our leave first. I will wait for your notice at home."
"Okay, I'll send you two."
"Thank you, Master Xiao. There is no need for you to send it away."
Xiao He looked at the backs of Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu, and didn't think he thought much more of Fan Zeng. Historically, Fan Zeng helped Xiang Yu and was Xiang Yu's think tank. He made suggestions several times to kill Liu Bang, but in the end he lost the opportunity because of Xiang Yu's pride.
This is enough to illustrate Fan Zeng's ability.
