Under the temporary peaceful environment, both Qin and Ling are moving towards stabilizing their existing borders.
The traces left by the various countries are also gradually disappearing.
At the court meeting on this day, Jia You, the governor of Su Nei, was the first to make a speech and raised the current national financial issues.
The treasury of the State of Qin has never been sufficient, that is to say, there is a little money, but it is far from enough to reach a mountain of gold and silver.
This is related to Xiao Yuan's many wars. Everyone knows that fighting a war means burning money.
Although the territory has been expanded, it will take time to recover after the war.
Jia You focused on natural disasters on the issue of the treasury. He said: "Although there is still some gold and silver in the treasury now, if a major natural disaster suddenly occurs somewhere, the treasury will be exhausted after the government provides disaster relief. This point, The king will consider it."
What he means is to replenish the national treasury and be prepared to avoid being unable to make ends meet.
This is a serious discussion, Xiao Yuan also said: "What suggestions does Mr. Jia have?"
Jia You said: "There are many places where money is spent in our country now, especially in the south of the Yangtze River. Many government offices have been destroyed and have to be rebuilt. Schools have to be opened in various places. Regarding schools, I believe that we can save money if we can. It is best to It will be postponed until later.”
Hearing this, Dong Shu, the great scholar of Zhangtai Pavilion, could not sit still and immediately said: "Your Majesty, you have always been promoting the construction of schools in various places so that poor people all over the country have a place to study and popularize culture. If the policy is shelved in Jiangnan, where will the students from the south be left?"
As the saying goes, "If you are not in the position, you will not be in charge of the government." Dong Shu's official position is equivalent to the Minister of Education, coordinating planning and supervising the national education undertaking. Now that Jia You is proposing to save national expenditures, but it comes to the issue of schools, how can he not be anxious?
Xiao Yuan heard this, thought about it for a moment, and said: "The issue of schools cannot be postponed. No matter how difficult the country is, it must be completed. Without education, there will be no talents."
Jia You did not refute this, but changed the topic and said: "Then increase some taxes. Anyway, the previous countries had a lot of harsh taxes. If we restore some at will, it will not cause too much reaction."
As soon as he said this, Liu Yuzhi immediately retorted: "How can this be done? Reducing and reducing miscellaneous taxes and benefiting the people are the national policies of our country. Now that the national policy has been established, it must not be changed easily."
"The Prime Minister's words are reasonable." Jia You still did not refute, and said again: "Then starting from military expenses, I think we can relatively reduce the resettlement of some soldiers who died in the battlefield."
"No!" It was Xiao Yuan's turn to decisively refuse: "Our soldiers fought for the country and spilled their blood on the battlefield. After the sacrifice, if the family cannot receive corresponding care, I am ashamed of the whole army, and how can I be virtuous and capable? Be the king of Qin!"
"This." Jia You looked confused: "The national expenditures are too large. If some policies are not changed, the national treasury may not be able to support it in the event of a major natural disaster."
He put forward three points in succession, namely education, agriculture, and military. But these three points are the policies of Qin State. Doesn't Jia You know? Of course he knew, but he just said it like this. I'm afraid the drunkard's intention was not to drink.
His suggestion to replenish the national treasury and be prepared for disaster was approved by Xiao Yuan.
After Liu Yuzhi pondered for a while, he said: "The current income of the national treasury still needs two or three years of stability in Jiangnan and other places. I think that during this period, the salary of officials across the country may be reduced, the salary of the title of nobility can be cancelled, except for water conservancy and education institutions." Apart from this, some other meaningless construction projects of the Ministry of Works will be avoided if possible."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jia You immediately agreed and said: "The Prime Minister's words are very good."
This is Jia You's true purpose.
If he raised the issue of lowering the salaries of officials across the country, it would definitely offend all officials. Only the Prime Minister dared to say this.
He deliberately put forward three opinions that were impossible to pass. He was seeking to make progress in a roundabout way. In other words, he was sure that Liu Yuzhi would come out and say these things.
It can be seen from this that Jia You is shrewd. This person's insight into people's hearts is beyond the reach of all counselors.
When he heard about the salary reduction, Ding Rong also stood up and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, officials serve the country and the people. If officials themselves are not protected, how can they fulfill their duties?"
"Because officials' responsibilities are to serve the country and the people, they should be honest and frugal," Liu Yuzhi said.
"This, this." Ding Rong did not dare to refute this, so he had to say to Xiao Yuan again: "Your Majesty, from my perspective, Mr. Jia is too worried. Our Great Qin has conquered and destroyed other countries, and its national power will soon increase. Now The lack of replenishment of the national treasury is only temporary and is not a cause for concern at all.”
"This statement is ridiculous." Xiao Yuan said seriously: "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries. As Mr. Jia said, if a disaster occurs somewhere, does the court want to provide disaster relief? It is completely necessary to reserve gold and silver. ."
"But this..." Ding Rong was a little anxious, but he couldn't argue.
Xiao Yuan, after comprehensive consideration, looked at the ministers and said: "Qin's national policy cannot be changed. The above suggestions are not the best policy. Most of them involve tearing down the east to make up for the west. From my point of view, it is better to learn from other countries." Get it from the palace.”
When all the ministers heard this, they all felt puzzled and couldn't help but look at each other.
Xiao Yuan continued: "It would be a waste to keep such a big palace there. We still need to send troops to garrison it, so it is better to sell it all."
"According to the king's order, all the palace walls of Liang Palace, Huan Palace, Jin Palace, Wu Palace, and Chu Palace should be demolished, so that the palace land can be integrated with civilian residences, and then sold off."
"Ah?" After hearing this, people were shocked, and Ding Rong even said: "No, Your Majesty. The palaces of all countries are all majestic and majestic, and they are the land of kings. How can they be confused with the residences of the people? It's okay to stay there. Let it be used as the king's palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty, Master Ding is right..." Another minister agreed.
Xiao Yuan waved his hand: "Forget it about the palace, I don't need it at all. Countries have been destroyed. In my opinion, those palaces are a waste of natural resources."
What he said is actually quite right. How big is a royal palace? There are many palaces in it, all of which are magnificently built. And in the center of the royal city, each place is equivalent to a high-end villa in a prosperous area. All of them have been sold, and more than ten million taels are sold.
With this money, the disaster relief reserve bank is easily relaxed, the national treasury is fully functioning, and it is thriving. In another two years, various places will be stable, the finances are on the right track, and they will become more and more prosperous.
Xiao Yuan doesn't care what others think. As long as it benefits the country, he will do whatever he says.
Jia You was also a little surprised by this. After Liu Yuzhi was stunned, he immediately bowed his hands and said: "I, the King Yingming, agree with this policy."
Xiao Yuan glanced at him with a smile and said on the spot: "Then it's settled. Contact all the big businessmen immediately. The Prime Minister will be solely responsible for this matter."
