Yang Xun just handed over the method of refining refined salt to Liu Zheng, and Liu Zheng thought of blocking all the salt mines. As expected, smart people do things to make people comfortable.
"Master Liu, there is one more thing I have to leave to you!"
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
"Now that the north has been stabilized, the Xiongnu ceded the area south of Tianlang Mountain to me, Beiyan. I plan to build a Tianlang City in Tianlang Mountain, connected to the five border passes of Beiyan today. You can recruit 400,000 civilians as soon as possible. Going to Tianlang Mountain, anyone who is willing to go and work will be provided with food, food and housing, and each person will be given 500 coins per month."
Liu Zheng's eyes widened immediately. Four hundred thousand civilians were no problem, but they were given five hundred coins to take care of food and housing. Beiyan didn't have that much money!
You should know that an ordinary family of three only spends less than 2,000 yuan a year. Working outside the home can earn 150 yuan a month, which is as high as the sky. Yang Xun has more than tripled his income!
"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, I have already surveyed. There are two large gold mines south of Tianlang Mountain, which can be mined at any time. One hundred thousand of the 400,000 people are used to mine gold mines. The funds are sufficient. After all, They are all my people in Beiyan, so we can't treat them badly." Yang Xun said with a smile.
"Your Majesty is kind-hearted, and I admire you. On behalf of the people of Beiyan, I would like to thank you in advance!" Liu Zheng bowed deeply to Yang Xun, and was very excited at the same time.
Two large gold mines are probably enough to cover Beiyan's expenses for ten years!
Previously, Liu Zheng thought that Yang Xun was a little ignorant in giving such high treatment to the common people, but now Liu Zheng understood that the prince wanted to benefit the people!
If the salary of civilian husbands were made public, I am afraid that the heads of the common people who came to sign up would be squeezed out!
"Master Liu, you personally control the treatment of civilian husbands and must implement it. Anyone who dares to think about the treatment of civilian husbands and deduct wages will be killed without mercy!" Yang Xun said coldly.
There are thousands of officials, large and small, in Beiyan. With such a high salary for civilians, it is inevitable that some people will have their minds twisted. This is not what Yang Xun wants to see.
"In addition, all the income from this gold mining will be used to build Tianlang City and pay wages to migrant workers. Beiyan's expenses will be borne by the income from refined salt after the refined salt is available. At that time, the official's salary will be tripled!"
"By the way, I have brought back 600,000 sheep from the Xiongnu this time. They are already on the way. You will sell all these sheep and put most of the silver earned into the Military Industry Department. You will distribute the rest by yourself. Be sure to We must make a batch of Wuhou chariots and Zhuge Liannu for me within a month!"
The Xiongnu sent a total of 200,000 cattle and 600,000 sheep. Yang Xun left the cattle at Tianmen Pass, on the one hand, for the convenience of grazing, and on the other hand, they could be used when building Tianlang City.
After all, oxen are very powerful, and if used properly, they can save a lot of energy for the people.
As for the sheep, Yang Xun had them all sent to Beiyan City. After all, Beiyan was still short of money. 600,000 sheep equaled 900,000 taels of silver, which was enough for Beiyan to survive for a long time.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely fulfill my mission." Liu Zheng said quickly.
Yang Xun gave him several things this time, and each of them was not too small for Beiyan, which showed that Yang Xun valued him.
Liu Zheng is also very motivated at the moment. If he accomplishes all these things, his name as Liu Zheng will definitely remain in history!
After Liu Zheng left, Zhang Ergou ran over in a hurry: "Report to the prince, an old man came from outside the house, claiming to be sent by King Pingnan and wanted to see the prince!"
Yang Xun suddenly frowned: "King Pingnan? Let him come in!"
Soon, a white-haired old man strode in with steady steps and a strong murderous aura. He was obviously a battle-hardened veteran.
"Pingnan General Kong Wu under King Pingnan has met King Zhenbei!" The old man half-knelt on the ground and saluted Yang Xun.
Yang Xun was slightly stunned. He had heard of Kong Wu's name before. He was a famous general and a veteran of three dynasties. He had been famous for decades. Even Yang Huai had to call him "senior" when he saw him. He was probably over eighty years old now.
Kong Wu should be a general of the imperial army. Why did he join King Pingnan?
"Did King Pingnan send you here?" Yang Xun said expressionlessly.
Kong Wu nodded and said: "Yes, my prince sent me to ask the King of Zhenbei to send troops to attack the Daqian court from the north. If Daqian is destroyed, my prince is willing to share the world with the King of Zhenbei!"
Yang Xun couldn't help but sneer, and used the same tricks to fool Zhao Zhengxiong to fool himself. Did he really think that he was that stupid pig Zhao Zhengxiong?
What's more, there is a bloody feud between King Pingnan, Yang Xun and Beiyan. How could Yang Xun cooperate with him?
"Let's put this aside for now. I'm curious as to why General Kong defected to King Pingnan."
Kong Wu snorted coldly and said: "The imperial court is so ignorant that it allows a woman to become the emperor. It is really the most ridiculous thing in the world. I, Kong Wu, have been iron-clad all my life, how can I serve a woman?"
Although Yang Xun had already thought of this reason, when Kong Wu said it himself, Yang Xun was still a little emotional.
The ancients had a natural discrimination against women. They believed that women could not achieve great things, so they should support their husbands and teach their children, and follow the three obediences and four virtues.
But the world is so big, and there is only one position for the emperor. Who can be the emperor depends on his own ability.
Even if a person with no ability sits in that position, he is still a waste.
It's just like Li Qian, the eldest son of the late emperor, who was orthodox in Daqian, but the result was that he made Daqian a mess. He lost troops and generals in the battle in southern Xinjiang, and how many people were killed?
Yang Xun will not comment on whether Li Miaoyin can be a good emperor after ascending the throne, history will be written by itself.
But if a veteran of three dynasties like Kong Wu rebelled because of her identity as a woman, it would not be a big problem.
The problem is that he is seeking refuge with a traitor who colludes with foreigners and embezzles Han people's land!
"General Kong, because a woman became the emperor, teamed up with the traitors who colluded with foreign races and invaded our Han people's land. He is really strong-willed!" Yang Xun said, extending a thumbs up.
Kong Wu naturally heard that Yang Xun was mocking him, and his face turned red with anger.
"Whether King Zhenbei will send troops or not, please give me a happy word!"
Yang Xun smiled slightly and stood up slowly. The smile on his face disappeared in the next second, and his whole face became gloomy.
"Send troops? Send troops to destroy your southern border?"
"What does King Zhenbei mean?" Kong Wu's face also turned cold.
"Go back and tell you, Prince Pingnan, that young man, that I am not that fool like Zhao Zhengxiong. Let me cooperate with you and return the lives of my father and one hundred thousand Beiyan soldiers!"
Yang Xun's aura suddenly increased, and his eyes were full of murderous intent. Even Kong Wu, a veteran of the battlefield, couldn't help but take a step back.
"Is the King of Zhenbei going to go against us? When we destroy the court and march north, I wonder if King Zhenbei can save Beiyan and your little life?" Kong Wu said coldly, his tone It's full of threats.
"I have just taken care of the Xiongnu. I don't mind taking care of you young men again. Go back and tell you King Pingnan to wash his neck and wait for me. It won't take long for me to come and take his head." !”
