It was still dark, and a small cold wind penetrated into the carriage through the gaps in the carriage. However, it was still autumn and he was wearing thick clothes, so he did not feel cold.
But thinking about the contents of the pamphlet, the blood all over his body was running cold at this moment.
For the next ten years or so, the weather was extremely cold and the climate changed, so natural disasters naturally came.
A natural disaster that affects the entire Dasheng...
Fortunately, Sheng Hong still has eleven years to live. Fortunately, Sheng Hong had previously forced students all over the world to become officials.
So there is still time.
There are people.
Judging from Gao Zhiyuan's description, although life will be more difficult in the next ten years or so, except for the Hu people, no major turmoil broke out within Dasheng.
This shows that the situation is okay.
The overall situation in Dasheng is stable.
And with him as a time traveler in this life, if we are prepared in advance, the losses caused by natural disasters should be reduced.
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Chapter 195 Sheng Hong’s second question: Xin Zhi proposes marriage
Today's morning, besides the autumn harvest, there is another major event:
Sheng Hong announced the second question he had given to the princes.
The second question is very simple. These princes all grabbed a dock on the Grand Canal - except the eldest prince. But the eldest prince's uncle Zhou Zhengye took over the Tongzhou dock seventy miles away from Shengjing. This is equivalent to It belongs to the eldest prince.
Therefore, the second question Sheng Hong gave to the princes was to boost the economy of the county where their respective docks are located within three years.
Sheng Hong did not ask for a specific increase, but he, the emperor, had to see a significant improvement in the local economic situation.
As soon as this question came out, several princes frowned.
After the opening of the Grand Canal, the economy of the counties where the various docks belong will naturally develop greatly, but the Grand Canal has not yet been repaired.
At this time, such a question comes up, and it is difficult to answer!
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Li Qiao went to the Hall of Seeking Xian.
Several princes came to the Qiuxian Hall to confirm the details of the topic with Sheng Hong.
While Li Qiao was criticizing the folds, he listened with his ears perked up.
The seventh prince has the weakest financial resources among these princes, so the wharf that the seventh prince won is relatively small and not in a good location. It is a small county town in Hui'an Province. This small county town is not as good as Pingcheng, with less cultivated land and more hills.
But precisely because of the backward economy, it will be relatively easy to improve if you want to.
As for the eldest prince's Tongzhou Pier, this terminal is seventy miles away from Shengjing and belongs to the boundaries of Shengjing.
But Sheng Hong definitely couldn't let the eldest prince improve the economy of the entire Shengjing. Therefore, Sheng Hong arranged for the eldest prince to use a dock in Jibei Province.
This dock belongs to a businessman. Now Sheng Hong has asked the eldest prince to find ways to improve the economy here. The businessman is quite happy.
The fourth prince's dock is also in Jibei Province. In the first question, the fourth prince made it clear that he wanted to abstain from voting so that he could focus on his dock.
Since the successful bid, the Fourth Prince has wanted to revitalize the economy of the location where his dock is located, but it has been almost three years now with little success.
Although Jibei Province is located next to Shengjing, its economic level is similar to that of Yuanhe Province.
There are no distinctive industries in Jibei Province, and because it is close to Shengjing, talents and resources are flocking to Shengjing. Therefore, the eldest prince and the fourth prince have the same problem.
The sixth prince had good financial resources and had taken over the docks in Jiangnan.
Jiangnan's economy is good, but precisely because the local economic conditions are good, it will be difficult to achieve significant improvement.
Sheng Hong suggested that the sixth prince and the eldest prince should change to another dock.
The sixth prince hesitated.
The father and son discussed it all morning, and soon at noon, Sheng Hong left several princes to eat together.
Li Qiao had a lot of words to say, but he had no chance to speak. He originally planned to take advantage of the severe cold last year and today to remind Sheng Hong to take some measures to prevent cold, drought, and waterlogging, but who knew that Sheng Hong gave the second one today? The title of the question.
However, this question is quite good. If you want to develop the economy, you must build some infrastructure.
He will go find the seventh prince tonight.
As for the advice he gave Sheng Hong, he would mention it again in a few days when he had the opportunity.
Having made up his mind, Li Qiao was about to resign and return to the Household Department as usual, but when the Sixth Prince saw him walking out from behind the screen, he suddenly said: "Father, my son feels that there is something that should be made clear in advance."
"What's the matter?" Sheng Hong looked at him.
The Sixth Prince pointed at Li Qiao, raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Li is a man of quick thinking and often comes up with brilliant ideas. This time, several brothers are competing. If Master Li helps the seventh brother, then he must also help the remaining brothers."
"Father, is my proposal reasonable?"
Li Qiao: "..."
Sheng Hong laughed, then nodded and said: "That's reasonable, very reasonable. Li Aiqing, please listen carefully. If you help Xiao Qi, then my other sons will come to you for this matter, and you must help. Can’t shirk it.”
"This..." Li Qiao looked embarrassed: "The Sixth Prince really thinks highly of Wei Chen. Wei Chen was favored by God before, so the light kept shining in his mind. But will this light continue to shine in the future? Wei Chen I can’t guarantee that.”
"That's right. Father, if you want to let the local people live a good life, you must adapt to local conditions. If Mr. Li has a brilliant idea here but not another place, you can't force him."
The seventh prince immediately supported him.
"Seventh brother, what you said is wrong. With Mr. Li's intelligence, how could he not have a brilliant idea? Even in Shengjing, the most prosperous city in Dasheng, Mr. Li was able to come up with an imperial snack shop out of thin air. Then Let alone anywhere else.”
"They are all citizens of Dasheng, Mr. Li, you can't favor one over the other."
The Sixth Prince's eyes fell on Li Qiao again.
"...Xiaguan had bad luck before. I really can't guarantee whether Xiaguan will have bad luck in the future."
Li Qiao still looked embarrassed.
"Forget it, Li Aiqing, just do your best."
Seeing this, Sheng Hong took the initiative to help Li Qiao. He pointed at the princes and said, "This is a question I gave you. Don't put the pressure on Li Aiqing. I see all your performances." inner."
As soon as these words came out, Li Qiao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Sheng Hong is still considerate.
But the sixth prince sighed exaggeratedly, with a look of grievance on his face: "Father, my son has no intention of forcing Mr. Li. My son just wants a fair competition."
"Brother Six, I just don't want to find Mr. Li."
The Seventh Prince raised his steps and stood directly in front of Li Qiao, blocking Li Qiao behind him: "Besides, Sixth Brother, as you said before, the performance of each brother is seen by the father and the ministers. Even if the imperial edict of appreciation is given to Mr. Li this time, as long as you defeat a few brothers, you have won another round."
As soon as these words came out, the grievance on the Sixth Prince's face disappeared, and he gave a thumbs up to the Seventh Prince: "With the seventh brother's words, I feel relieved."
As he spoke, he stepped aside and looked at Li Qiao behind the Seventh Prince: "However, if Mr. Li really has an ingenious idea or trick, then feel free to mention it. In the end, it is all for the sake of prosperity and the people."
"Furthermore, appreciating the imperial edict can be exchanged for iron coupons of alchemy. Mr. Li, this is of great benefit to you."
"...That's what you said."
Li Qiao cupped his hands and said, "The official has written it down."
Seeing this, the Sixth Prince smiled with satisfaction and looked at Sheng Hong: "Father, please pass on the meal quickly. It's been a long time since I've eaten with you. My son needs to eat more today."
Hearing this, Sheng Hong laughed again. He asked Li Qiao to go down, and then ordered the young eunuch to make the imperial kitchen move faster.
Without the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince, the two sons who were always at odds with each other and often made mistakes, to affect his mood, he was in a generally good mood regarding the heir issue in the past two years.
Even if these sons are competing now, it is fair and aboveboard.
Very good.
Li Qiao returned to the Ministry of Revenue. He came back a little late today and didn't have time to order takeout. He was about to ask the servants from the Ministry of Revenue to bring him food, but Xin Zhi came.
Xin Zhi didn't come alone. He was followed by three guards, each carrying two large food boxes in his hands.
These large food boxes came from three different restaurants in Shengjing, and Xin Zhi was also carrying two large food boxes in his hands.
"Master Li, I've invited you to have lunch with me. Please treat me as a favor."
Xin Zhi said with a smile.
"...What kind of Hongmen Banquet are you hosting?"
Although Xin Zhi came to have lunch with him from time to time, this was the first time it was so rich.
Showing your courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing.
"You are just joking. I have always treated you with sincerity. Quickly, put away the official documents on the table, otherwise these meals will get cold."
Xin Zhi nodded his chin towards Li Qiao's desk.
Li Qiao would not turn him away, and quickly cleared the desk. When the food in the eight large food boxes was placed, the whole room was filled with the smell of rice.
"What's the matter with you?"
Li Qiao stared at the delicious food on the table, and her curiosity really arose.
"It's not a big deal."
Xin Zhi chuckled and was too attentive. He took out a clean cotton towel and wiped the chopsticks carefully before handing them to Li Qiao.
But Li Qiao didn't answer. He stared at the ivory chopsticks, which were as gentle as jade and had exquisite patterns, for two seconds. Then he raised his eyes and looked at Xin Zhi's face.
These ivory chopsticks must have come from the Xin family. Not only did he treat him to a meal, he also used such expensive chopsticks.
There must be something big going on.
Facing his friend, his gaze was not sharp, but Xin Zhi felt guilty. When he was stared at by his dark pupils, he suddenly became nervous and spoke a little stuttering: "Really, really not, it's not a big deal."
"What on earth is that?"
Li Qiao pointed to the food on the table: "If you don't say anything, the food will get cold."
Xin Zhi: "..."
He stared at Li Qiao for a few seconds, pursed his lips and took a deep breath, then stretched his face to Li Qiao.
