The next day.
As soon as the sky cleared, crowds gathered outside Prince You's Mansion.
Naturally, this group of people did not leave, and they finally arrived outside Prince You's Mansion.
Li Zhao walked to the high platform wearing thick clothes, looked at the countless figures and said: "I won't talk nonsense. If you are willing to follow Prince You's Mansion, stand on the left. If you are unwilling or have not thought about it, stand on the left. on the right!"
The crowd was in commotion.
Li Zhao added: "It doesn't matter if you don't want to. I won't force you. Everyone has their own considerations and difficulties! I can understand it too."
Many people breathed a sigh of relief.
The people from Qingyun County hardly hesitated and stood to the left, followed by the people from Lanling County. However, not many people from Lanling County passed by, at most they occupied a small part.
Although there were people standing over in other counties, there were still too few people after all.
Some wanted to stand up, but when they saw that no one moved, they all retreated silently.
Li Zhao understood it when he saw this and stopped forcing it.
"Thank you all for coming to Prince You's Mansion despite your busy schedule." Li Zhao smiled, but he was not really angry: "The weather is extremely cold and the temperature has dropped sharply. You might as well have some drinks here before going back. This can be regarded as my apology. .”
No one expected that this extremely domineering King You could have such a gentle side.
Li Zhao was so polite, which made everyone a little uncomfortable.
They had even thought about how to defend Li Zhao when he was angry, but Li Zhao didn't do anything. He just said a few words of relief and said that he understood that they were a little emotionally incoherent.
Li Zhao said to Qingyun County Magistrate Ding Guomin and Lanling County Magistrate Qiu Yunsheng and others: "Everyone, please come this way!"
The people who stayed there were a little at a loss. They didn't know whether they should go back now, or really have a banquet at the palace before leaving?
The old butler Li Zhong had already come out with a kind face and said: "Masters, please come in."
Since the old housekeeper of the palace has come out to receive him in person, everyone present can no longer refuse.
They are still very interested in the banquet in the palace. Who doesn't know now that King You has amazing attainments in inventions, creations and making money, and also in delicious food!
If you can eat the delicacies of Prince You's Mansion once, it won't be in vain.
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When Li Zhao unfolded a huge drawing, everyone's eyes lit up.
They didn't expect that this drawing was so clear.
Ding Guomin and the major aristocratic families in Qingyun County all had a look of joy on their faces. They knew that King You would never mess around.
"Everyone, since we have decided to start this project, let me say a few more words..."
Li Zhao talked eloquently over the drawings. To convince others to devote themselves wholeheartedly, he must analyze the pros and cons.
Even if Ding Guomin and others trust themselves, it is best if they can see some benefits before trusting them.
Li Zhao started with the role of the reservoir and the economic benefits it could bring to facilitate them to make the most intuitive judgment.
Because this project is huge and takes a long time, be prepared for a protracted battle.
But if enough people are mobilized, the project time will be shortened.
More importantly, it is also a means to boost the local economy.
Li Zhao's money will be distributed to the farmers, and the farmers also need to spend the money in the market, and a lot of funds in the market can actually flow to Li Zhao and the stall owners. These stall owners are ordinary people. There are also aristocratic families.
When this group of aristocratic families settle here, it is destined that their money will also be spent here.
The money Li Zhao spent would eventually flow back into his own hands in this way.
Only when money circulates quickly can the local economy grow.
Li Zhao also talked about the benefits of a series of projects such as digging ditches, diversion canals, drainage canals, digging rivers, cleaning rivers, etc.
Of course, the most important role is to prevent problems before they occur.
It would be best if nothing happens, because the construction of these things will also transform the subsequent farmland, which is of great significance.
"So there are so many details in this?" The two county magistrates, Ding Guomin and Qiu Yunsheng, were greatly shocked, and at the same time they yearned even more for the future described by Li Zhao.
"This is natural!" Li Zhaodao: "You all go back to prepare today. I will send someone over here to send you the detailed construction strategy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qiu Yunsheng and Ding Guomin stood up at the same time to express their thanks.
After Li Zhao saw them off, he immediately called Long Yaozu, the mayor of Longyang Township.
Jin Yuesheng and other local aristocratic families from Longyang Township have also arrived, and they will not have any evil intentions now.
"Your Highness!" Long Yaozu saluted Li Zhao.
Li Zhao didn't dare to support him, so he quickly helped Long Yaozu up and said, "Mayor, please take a seat."
When everyone was seated, Li Zhao said: "Starting tomorrow, I hope the township chief can mobilize everyone to start work together!"
"This matter is not difficult!" Long Yaozu said: "It's just... if you want to carry out spring planting!"
"When it comes to spring planting, it is natural to focus on spring planting." Li Zhao affirmed: "Our project is long-term, so we must focus on the present."
Everyone was relieved to see that Li Zhao didn't force him.
Li Zhao added: "There are just some things I have to say first."
"Your Highness, please speak!"
"Constructing a water conservancy project is a big deal. If it is done well, it will be more than enough to benefit three or five generations." Li Zhaodao: "Although Jiaozhou is my territory, to put it bluntly, this is only my territory in name only. This kind of project will naturally be enjoyed by you in the end, so I am willing to pay for it, but I should not be responsible for all the money, what do you think?"
Some things still need to be made clear.
Li Zhao is definitely willing to help within his ability, but there are preconditions for helping. It is impossible for him to provide all the money, and it will be others who enjoy the blessing in the end.
Li Zhao could actually ignore it completely, because he only needed to take care of his own area.
Jin Yuesheng, Fan Hongchiu, Zhou Mingbo and others looked at each other, but they were not surprised that Li Zhao said these words.
No one is a fool, and no one's money is blown by the wind.
"Your Highness, do I have to pay for it? Or does everyone pay for it?" Zhou Mingbo asked: "If everyone pays for it, this... I'm afraid it's a bit unlikely."
Nowadays, only a small number of people are wealthy, or in other words, only the villagers who work with Li Zhao.
The villagers in other places are very poor, and it is almost impossible for them to contribute money.
Li Zhao smiled and said: "Since it is for the benefit of everyone, it is natural for everyone to participate together."
Seeing this, everyone frowned.
Although they did not look down on the villagers, they all knew that the villagers who were afraid of poverty would most likely not contribute money.
By then, there may be endless trouble and wrangling.
Li Zhaodao: "Everyone, listen to me first."
"First of all, the squires and the aristocratic families must contribute money. Do you have any objection to this? When the time comes to enjoy the benefits, you must also have priority. I don't need to say more? But if you are only asked to contribute money and the common people do not, you Would you be unhappy?"
