Shi Heng was stunned. The words he had prepared and the room for bargaining became useless.
I've been carrying it for so long, but I didn't expect it to be useless?
This feeling... is like finishing the class overnight, only to have the teacher say there will be no exam the next day.
It's a good thing, but it's also unpleasant.
Tell me earlier!
"Shi Aiqing, what's wrong with you?"
"No, it's nothing." Shi Heng smiled and complimented: "The national funds are tight, but the emperor still supports the construction of the Loop. There is no wiser person than the emperor."
"Haha..." Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but be happy, "I didn't expect that Marquis Wu Qing, who is not good at speaking, would flatter me!"
Shi Heng's face heated up and he said sarcastically: "Wei Chen is telling the truth."
He was very puzzled in his heart, what happened to the emperor?
Why does he look like a... nouveau riche? Could it be that he has made a fortune?
It is no secret that the national funds are tight. Shi Heng really can't understand why the emperor is so happy. He can only attribute it to the emperor's shengming.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but admire Li Qing's judgment even more: although he is stingy, he can handle important matters clearly.
Zhu Jianshen did understand clearly, but if he had not implemented a thorough investigation of commercial taxes, he would still have to bargain.
"Is Marquis Yongqing in a hurry?"
"Huh? Oh..." Shi Heng came to his senses and said with cupped hands: "It's not very urgent, but it would be good if it can be delivered in advance."
It was good that the emperor agreed readily, but it also disrupted Li Qing's plan. Shi Heng took the opportunity to say:
"Your Majesty, Marquis Yongqing said that the country's funds are in short supply and a small amount of treasure money can be used to replace it."
"Bao banknotes?" Zhu Jianshen was surprised, "Isn't he the most opposed to the issuance of treasure banknotes?"
Shi Heng scratched his head and explained: "Yongqing Hou did this to prevent the currency of Baochao from being eliminated by the market and to be recognized by more people. It is said that... this can improve the credibility of Baochao."
He didn't understand this either, so he just answered according to Li Qing's original words.
Zhu Jian pondered for a moment and nodded slowly: "Indeed, he is really far-sighted."
"Hmm... That's it." Zhu Jianshen said, "Just two million guan treasure notes and one million taels of silver."
Nowadays, the exchange rate between Guanbao and silver is no longer one to one. After several dynasties, the depreciation rate of Guanbao has been too sharp. Even with Li Qing's strong intervention, Guanbao can only be exchanged for one hundred coins.
Two million taels of treasure is just 200,000 taels of silver.
Shi Heng added: "Yongqing Hou also said that this time is just an emergency. I hope the emperor will not issue treasure banknotes on a large scale, otherwise..."
"Okay, I know the dangers of badly printed treasure banknotes, no need to repeat them." Zhu Jianshen waved his hand and said with a smile: "Shi Aiqing also takes great credit. Just ask for anything you want, and you will not be denied."
"... I hold a high position, and I often receive rewards from the late emperor... and the emperor. I am quite wealthy, and the emperor does not need rewards."
Zhu Jianshen shook his head and said: "I still need a reward. Shi Aiqing ran both ways in Mobei and Hetao. It's so hard, why don't I give you a reward?"
After thinking for a while, he said to the small yellow gate not far away: "I will reward Marquis Wu Qing with twenty pieces of silk and two hundred taels of silver. You will send them to Marquis Wu Qing's mansion later."
"This slave obeys the order."óΠъ.oяＧ
"I thank the Emperor for your kindness." Shi Heng bowed and saluted.
It was a gift from the emperor that he could not refuse; there was no need for him to struggle with money.
After Shi Heng thanked him, he reminded him skillfully: "Yongqing Marquis is short of money and food, and there is nothing else. I will retire."
"Yes," Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile: "I will make arrangements later, Aiqing, please go slowly."
…
Loop.
Li Hong really couldn't stand it anymore, not only because of the hard work, but also because he felt that this was not conducive to his growth and was a complete waste of time.
Shuaiying.
Li Hongwen said in a loud voice: "Godfather, please change my position for me. I don't want to open up wasteland anymore."
"Go home if you're tired." Li Qing crossed his legs and continued without raising his head.
"I won't go back, and I won't open up wasteland."
"Huh? You have a good temper!" Li Qing put down the book and chuckled, "How about you become the commander-in-chief?"
Li Hong was angry: "Dad, it's not that I'm afraid of hardship, but... these things are completely meaningless!"
Li Qing's face darkened, and his tone became stern: "It's pointless, but you care about the pointlessness of land reclamation?"
"At least, it doesn't make sense to me." Li Hong was a little scared, but still stubbornly said it.
Li Qing laughed angrily: "Do you know that this sentence is meaningless and how many people have been denied?
The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty worked hard during the war and cleared wasteland and farmed in their free time. How much burden did they reduce for the court? Doesn’t it make sense when it comes to your mouth? "
"My child...that's not what I meant." Li Hong mumbled with a guilty conscience, "My child just wants to... make progress."
"You can make progress whether you are a soldier or a wasteland pioneer." Li Qing leaned back in his chair, continued to flip through the pages, and said calmly: "It's just that you have short-sighted eyes and can't see it."
Li Hong said dullly: "My child is stupid, please ask your godfather to make it clear."
Li Qing closed the book and put it aside, saying: "I want you to be a private soldier so that you can understand military affairs more quickly. At the same time, it also allows you to understand the position of a private soldier."
Li Hong could understand the first half of the sentence, but he didn't understand the second half. He asked: "Understanding the position of personal soldier...what does it mean?"
"Let me ask you, who does the general have the most dealings with?" Li Qing hummed: "Not the boss, nor the soldiers, but the personal soldiers!
Whether in daily interactions or on the battlefield, soldiers play a very important role. They are the mouthpieces of the general, and military affairs and instructions must be relayed and conveyed by them;
If you want to be a military general, how can you become a famous general if you don't even understand the subordinates you deal with the most? "
Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It is true that I can directly arrange a military attaché position for you, but that will not be of any help to you;
The so-called progress does not mean getting promoted to an official position, but rather ability!
Without ability, everything is a castle in the air. "
Li Qing said: "Remember, only by understanding can we understand, and only by understanding can we empathize!"
"My child... remember it." Li Hong lowered his head in shame, "I'm sorry for my godfather. My child is too impatient and fails to understand my godfather's good intentions."
Li Qing chuckled, picked it up and continued to read.
"Godfather...are you angry?" Li Hong looked stern and added: "Godfather asked me to open up wasteland with the soldiers, so that I can get to know them and understand them, right?"
"That's not true. Doing farm work can improve your endurance." Li Qing turned a page and said, "When fighting on the battlefield, physical strength is very important. Strength alone is not enough. It also has to be durable enough. Think about how long you fought last time. Don’t you have any strength?”
Li Hong paused and nodded seriously: "My godfather said that the child was too utilitarian and misinterpreted his progress. I'm sorry for my godfather."
Influenced by Li Qing, Li Hong was very thick-skinned. He hurriedly ran behind Li Qing and slapped his shoulders with a playful smile.
"Godfather, please don't be angry with me. From now on, you will let your children pick up the turds, and they won't even frown."
Li Qing raised his eyebrows, slowly raised his head, and turned to look at him.
"No, it's not...what do you mean, godfather?"
"Go and pick up the dung."
"Ah? This, this..." Li Hong wished he could slap both of his big mouths, and the corners of his mouth twitched crazily, "Godfather, is this unnecessary?"
"I think it's necessary."
"...godfather~"
"Stop being so stupid, you're so stupid."
Li Hong was so angry that he stopped slapping his shoulders, "You just deliberately teased me."
"You're right, I'm just trying to punish you." Li Qing sneered, "You don't have to do it. You don't have to do anything when you return to Jinling. There is also your sister Wanqing..."
Barabara...
"Don't try to corrupt me. I will never give up halfway."
"Well, come on."
"What is cheering?" Li Hong didn't understand.
Li Qing grinned: "Just... try your best to pick the shit."
"Daddy, you've gone too far!"
…
"Hiss~ It stinks." Li Hong's face was ferocious, his face turned red from holding back, and he was extremely dissatisfied with his godfather.
However, when he saw the accustomed expressions of others, he felt that he was being too pretentious. He was the son of his father and his mother, and regardless of their identity, everyone was the same.
Others can endure hardship, so why can't he?
His complaining mood gradually disappeared...
~
Hetao set off a wave of land reclamation fever, and various tribes, under the guidance of the Ming army, also worked enthusiastically.
They also know that with farmland, their families will be protected, and they no longer need to risk their lives to plunder or be robbed.
Although beef and mutton are delicious, it does not allow them to eat freely. They are often not full and have to worry all day long.
In comparison, farming is too comfortable. Except for the poor food, everything else is good.
Of course, the water and grass here are abundant, and once the situation is stabilized, grazing can also be taken care of while farming.
When you have a head start in life, you will naturally work hard.
…
Li Qing looked at this scene and was quite pleased. If this continues, it won't be long before these people will truly integrate into the Ming Dynasty and become a part of the Ming Dynasty.
Land reclamation is a very physically demanding job, even more tiring than farming. Doing heavy work requires fuel and water in your stomach.
Therefore, Li Qing tried to find a way to let them eat meat every now and then.
In addition to the fat pigs and sheep brought by the decentralization, Li Qing also sent several Ming troops to hunt rabbits, wild goats, wild camels... In addition, some people went to the nearby waters to catch fish and shrimps.
But this still could not guarantee the consumption of 100,000 people, so Li Qing sent out two groups of people, one to buy pigs in the pass, and the other to Oala to buy sheep, to ensure the subsequent nutrition of these people.
It’s really hurtful to open up wasteland without oil and water. Not only the explanation army, but also the tribes, Li Qing doesn’t want to treat them badly.
Now they are all people of the Ming Dynasty, and their death and injury are all the losses of the Ming Dynasty. These people are the main force in the subsequent development of the Loop, and necessary care is necessary.
Li Qing's efforts were not in vain, and he received positive feedback. The tribes became closer to the Ming court, and their grudge against the Ming army was greatly reduced.
Next, they all responded positively to Li Qing's deployment and tried their best to cooperate.
…
Spring is warm, flowers are blooming, green grass is sprouting, and the desolate land is full of life.
Li Qing smiled happily. After taking this step, the road ahead will be much easier...
