The favor of rice rises, and the hatred of rice rises.
The same is true for the government's relief to disaster victims. This is not a social issue, but a human nature issue.
It is not impossible to directly distribute food in disaster years, but there are many hidden dangers. If you are not careful, you can easily be instigated by people with good intentions. Most of the careerists who have risen up in the past dynasties have incited people's hearts in disaster years, thus overthrowing a dynasty.
Countless young victims with nothing to do gathered together, they were like a powder keg that could be exploded at any time.
Thousands of years later, why do many data always mention the unemployment rate, and the value of the unemployment rate is closely related to the political performance of local officials? It is because after thousands of years, smart and wise rulers have discovered this fact.
Everyone has a job, and the unemployment rate is extremely low, so no matter whether the country is rich or poor, at least the society is stable.
This is also one of Li Qinzai’s original intentions for proposing work-for-relief.
The people have something to do and food to eat, and the dynasty will last forever.
Pointing to the construction site in full swing, Li Qinzai said deeply: "Your Majesty, look at the expressions of the farmers. This year is a disaster year and the crops have failed, but the farmers still have no worries because they know that they are working and can make up for it with the wages of work. The crops were failing, so they were still hopeful.”
"If my cement can be popularized all over the world, and local governments mobilize people to build roads, bridges, city walls, and river embankments, there will be so many projects that urgently need to be completed. This will provide the people with another way of livelihood besides farming. If the people If you don’t despair, your Majesty’s empire will never fall.”
Li Zhi was in awe and sighed: "Jing Chu's words are inspiring and enlightening. I have been taught a lesson."
Turning to look at Empress Wu, Li Zhi asked, "What does the Empress think?"
Empress Wu nodded and said: "Yes, it is indeed a great way to govern the country. Jing Chu is worthy of the name of a talented man. If your Majesty accepts his advice, there may be no results in three to five years. But after ten or twenty years, the Tang Dynasty has not only consolidated the people's support, but also gained Countless spacious and flat roads, durable city walls and river embankments serve two purposes.”
Empress Wu looked at Li Qinzai with a smile and said: "Jing Chu has a delicate heart, and you have lived up to His Majesty's high hopes for you. The advice you give today is of greater significance than the gunpowder and divine arm bow I gave you in the past."
Li Qinzai was a little surprised. He did not expect that Empress Wu would rate his advice so highly.
"I don't deserve it, I'm just doing my duty as a minister."
Empress Wu shook her head: "There is no need to underestimate Jingchu. Although gunpowder and the divine arm bow are sharp, they are just weapons for military strategists. However, Jingchu's advice today is to establish the prestige of the heavenly family, to establish the destiny of the people, to extend the longevity of the country, and to protect the country." The eternity of imperial power.”
"What I have said today is a far-reaching argument, even better than gunpowder and the divine arm bow. Your Majesty, I believe that today Jingchu has made another great contribution to the Tang Dynasty, which is not inferior to the expansion of territory."
Li Zhi laughed happily: "Yes, if Jingchu's advice can be implemented within twenty years, it will be better than opening up the territory. The achievements will be great, I am afraid that even your grandfather can't match it."
Li Qinzai was not in any happy mood, but glanced at Empress Wu unexpectedly.
He had offended her before, so it stands to reason that Empress Wu should spare no effort to suppress her at this time, but she didn't expect that she would actually speak good words for herself in front of Li Zhi.
It can only be said that the empress's mind is far greater than that of a man.
Li Zhi pondered for a long time and said slowly: "Although what Jing Chu said is wonderful, it is not easy to implement it."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said: "Yes, if we really want to implement it in the world, we must first have an adequate supply of food during disaster years. This can only rely on the supply of food-producing areas in the south."
"The second is the sufficient supply of cement. Whether building roads, bridges or river embankments, cement is needed. I will present the secret recipe to Your Majesty, and you can order the local governments to build kilns and bake it."
"Thirdly, the court, provincial and ministerial officials and local officials have cooperated fully, and a supervisory office has been set up to supervise corruption and malfeasance and other illegal activities."
"In addition, there are various issues such as the statute of limitations for legislation, the implementation of government decrees, the storage of grain in local government warehouses, the cooperation of gentry and landlords, etc..."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "The thing is difficult, but we have to do it. If these difficulties are overcome, the people of the world will have a stable life. No matter how much your Majesty and the court pay, it will be worth it."
Li Zhi deeply agreed and nodded: "Yes, it's worth it no matter how much you pay."
Taking a deep breath, Li Zhi looked at Empress Wu and said: "After returning to Chang'an, we will summon the courtiers from all provinces and ministries to discuss Jing Chu's advice. This matter should be discussed based on national policy. The emperor and his ministers must discuss it carefully and overcome the difficulties."
Li Qinzai bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty is kind and kind, and the people are very lucky."
"Jingchu doesn't have to be like this. I want to thank you very much. It was you who created this cement thing and gave me good advice. Everyone in the world should be grateful for your kindness."
"I am just doing my duty. Your Majesty is the judge, and you are a wise king, so I dare to speak out and give advice. If you are a foolish king, I will never dare to say one more word."
This flattery was accurate and cruel, and it hit Li Zhi's most itchy spot with full force.
Li Zhi looked up to the sky and laughed happily: "I'm so impressed, hahahahaha, Jing Chu is so impressed!"
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As night fell, Li Zhi and Empress Wu could not return to Chang'an, so they stayed in the Li family courtyard.
Anyway, it's not the first time. After coming here many times, Li Zhi has regarded this courtyard as his own palace, and the north wing in the backyard has become Li Zhi's fixed bedroom.
At night, the monarch and his ministers feasted and drank as usual. After a hearty dinner, the guests and the host finally parted ways and went back to their rooms to rest.
After another hour, except for the imperial guards and Li family members who were patrolling back and forth, everything in the other courtyard was completely silent. The moon was dark and the wind was high.
Li Qinzai quietly walked out of the room in the dark, holding a bottle of enhanced facial cream in his arms.
The so-called "enhanced version" is nothing more than slightly changing the formula, adding more pearl powder and ginseng powder. They are good things anyway, and it doesn't matter whether they are increased or decreased. It was enough to fool the ancients.
At the same time, the door of another room quietly opened, and Prince Teng's fat figure flashed out, tiptoeing towards the backyard with his fat ass stuck out.
The main wing in the backyard was occupied by the Tian family couple. Li Qinzai and Prince Teng could only live in the guest room in the middle courtyard, and their rooms happened to be opposite, with only a yard between them.
The two of them walked through the corridor like thieves and arrived at the archway of the backyard at the same time.
So... Li Qinzai and Prince Teng met unexpectedly outside the arch like a love that went in both directions.
In the dark night, the two met face to face, and then took a breath of cold air.
"Why is it you!" The two of them said in unison, with ugly expressions on their faces.
After a moment of silence, the two of them said in unison again with great tacit understanding: "What are you doing sneakily here?"
Continue to be silent...
The third time they all said in unison: "I want to show off to the Emperor (Queen)!"
After the words fell, their expressions softened at the same time.
Very good, the goals are inconsistent, everyone licks his own, everyone has his own lick.
Looking at each other in tacit understanding, the two of them held hands with each other without smiling, and then walked into the backyard at the same time.
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