Su Che just handed over the method of refining refined salt to Liu Zheng, and Jia Yu thought of blocking all the salt mines. As expected, smart people do things to make people comfortable.
"Master Jia, 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 Langqi Mountain to our southern border. This king plans to build a Langqi city on Langqi Mountain to connect with the seven border passes in southern Xinjiang. You can recruit five civilians as soon as possible. One hundred thousand to go to Langqi Mountain, and anyone who is willing to work there will be provided with food, food, and housing, and each person will be given 800 cash per month."
Jia Yu's eyes widened immediately. Five hundred thousand civilians were no problem, but they were paid 800 cash for food, food, and housing. Southern Xinjiang didn't have that much money!
You must know that an ordinary family of three only spends less than 3,000 Wen per year. Working outside the home can earn 250 Wen a month, which is incredible. Su Che has more than tripled that!
"Don't worry, Mr. Jia, I have already surveyed. There are two large gold mines south of Langqi Mountain, which can be mined at any time. One hundred thousand of these 500,000 people are used to mine gold mines, and the funds are sufficient. , After all, they are all our people in southern Xinjiang, so we can’t treat them badly." Su Che said with a smile.
"Your Majesty is kind-hearted, and I admire you. On behalf of the people of Southern Xinjiang, I would like to thank you in advance!" Jia Yu bowed deeply to Su Che, and at the same time, she was very excited in her heart.
Two large gold mines are probably enough to cover Southern Xinjiang’s expenses for ten years!
Previously, Jia Yu thought that Su Che was a little ignorant in giving such high treatment to civilian husbands, but now Jia Yu 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 Jia, 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!" Su Che said coldly.
There are thousands of officials, large and small, in southern Xinjiang. With such high treatment for civilians, it is inevitable that some people will have their minds twisted. This is not what Su Che wants to see.
"In addition, all the income from this gold mining will be used to build Langqi City and pay wages to migrant workers. The expenses in southern Xinjiang will be borne by the income from refined salt after the refined salt is available. At that time, the salary of officials 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 armory. 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. Su Che 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 Langqi 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, Su Che had them all sent to Nanjiang City. After all, Southern Xinjiang was still short of money. Six hundred thousand sheep equaled nine hundred thousand taels of silver, which was enough to last Nanjiang for a long time.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely fulfill my mission." Jia Yu quickly said that Su Che had given him several tasks this time, and each task was not too small for Southern Xinjiang, which showed how much Su Che valued him. .
Jia Yu is also very motivated at the moment. If he accomplishes all these things, his name as Jia Yu will definitely remain in history!
After Jia Yu left, Shi Qingsheng hurried over: "Report to the prince, an old man came outside the house, claiming to be sent by King Zhenhu, and wanted to see the prince!"
Su Che suddenly frowned: "King Tiger King? Let him in!"
Soon, a white-haired old man strode in with steady steps and a strong murderous aura. He was obviously a battle-hardened veteran.
"General Leng Jie, the Ten-Zhenwei General under King Zhenhu, has met the King of Southern Xinjiang!" The old man half-knelt on the ground and saluted Su Che.
Su Che was slightly startled. He had heard of Leng Jie's name before. He was a famous general in the sky and a veteran of three dynasties. He had been famous for decades. Even Su Hao had to call him "senior" when he saw him. He was probably over eighty years old now.
Leng Jie should be a general of the imperial army. Why did he join King Zhenhu?
"Did King Zhenhu send you here?" Su Che said expressionlessly.
Leng Jie nodded and said: "Yes, my prince sent me to ask the King of Southern Xinjiang to send troops to attack the Tianqiong court from the north. If Tianqiong is destroyed, my prince is willing to share the world equally with the King of Southern Xinjiang!"
Su Che couldn't help but sneer, and used the same trick to fool Li Yicheng. Did he really think that he was that stupid pig like Li Yicheng?
What's more, there is a bloody feud between King Zhenhu and Su Che in Southern Xinjiang. How could Su Che cooperate with him?
"Let's put this aside for now. I'm curious as to why General Leng turned to King Zhenhu."
Leng Jie 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, Leng Jie, have been unyielding all my life, how can I serve a woman?"
Although Su Che had already thought of this reason, when Leng Jie said it himself, Su Che still felt 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.
Just like Wang Jin, the eldest son of the late emperor, Tianqiong was orthodox, but the result was that he made Tianqiong a mess and lost troops and generals in the battle in southern Xinjiang. How many people were killed?
Su Che will not comment on whether Wang Shiliu can be a good emperor after ascending the throne, history will be written on its own.
But if a veteran of three dynasties like Leng Jie rebelled because of her status 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 Leng, 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 indeed a man of iron and steel!" Su Che said, holding out a thumb.
Leng Jie naturally heard that Su Che was mocking him, and his face turned red with anger.
"Whether the King of Southern Xinjiang will send troops or not, please give me a happy word!"
Su Che smiled slightly and stood up slowly. The smile disappeared in the next second, and his whole face became gloomy.
"Send troops? Send troops to destroy your Xianzhou?"
"What does the King of Southern Xinjiang mean?" Leng Jie's face also turned cold.
"Go back and tell you, the 25th son of the Tiger King, that I am not the idiot Li Yicheng. Let me cooperate with you and restore the lives of my father and the 80,000 soldiers of Southern Xinjiang!"
Su Che's aura suddenly increased, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. Even Leng Jie, a seasoned veteran, couldn't help but take a step back.
"Is the King of Southern Xinjiang going to go against us? When we destroy the imperial court and send our troops south, I wonder if the King of Southern Xinjiang can keep Southern Xinjiang and your little life?" Leng Jie 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, the Tiger King, to wash his neck and wait for me. It won't take long for me to come and take his head." !”
