"We can't delay these. Those who are building these fortifications are all prisoners and criminals. If we stop, something bad may happen." Ying Zheng refused without thinking.

Zhao Qingrui looked at his father dimly. To be honest, the lives of those captives and criminals were better than those of the common people. At least they could eat their fill, while the common people were all hungry.

"Why are you looking at me? What I said is the truth. Those people have a lot of thoughts on their minds." Ying Zheng said helplessly.

"Forget it, we really can't stop. Let's think of other ways to raise money and food." Zhao Qingrui was discouraged. She knew that what her father said was true. These projects really needed these people, and these people were also a big hidden danger for Daqin.

Moreover, the situation in Daqin was not very stable, and she did not dare to tell her father to release these people.

"Father, how about mobilizing those businessmen to raise funds?" Zhao Qingrui's eyes turned. Since this method didn't work, he could only think of other ways.

"Fundraising? Why?" Ying Zheng asked with interest.

"Let those businessmen donate money and food. If they donate a lot, you can write a word, calling them righteous merchants. It's okay if they don't want to donate, it's all voluntary. If they have a bad attitude, write it down. We will talk about the restructuring at the end of the year, so we will focus on taking care of them then." Zhao Qingrui said with a wicked smile.

"I'm afraid not many people are willing to donate." Ying Zheng felt that this method was unreliable. In the past, he could get a virtual title by donating money and food, but now he only gets a set of his calligraphy in exchange. Those people are not fools.

"Don't be afraid. All we need is an attitude." Zhao Qingrui frowned. "No, we have to prepare for both situations. In the name of the court, buy more food and store it."

"The court doesn't have much money, and we need to keep some for emergencies." Ying Zheng frowned. All of this girl's plans required money, and he wouldn't have enough time to make money.

"Money is easy to deal with. The most profitable things are salt and iron. Iron smelting is too troublesome, and it is impossible for it to flow out in large quantities. The second is salt. Father, the salt I eat here has no bitter taste, is easy to make, and can be produced in large quantities." Zhao Qingrui felt that he could come up with the method of making salt.

The problem of smuggling salt in the Qin Dynasty is also quite serious. If she can learn the salt-making technology, she will definitely be able to bring down those smugglers of salt and make a fortune from the white salt that has no bitterness.

Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow. He had wanted this idea for a long time, but he hadn't figured out how to ask her about it. Now she had come up with it herself. "How much does your idea cost?"

The main reason is that I don’t have money, so I have to be frugal everywhere.

"Almost no cost." Zhao Qingrui curled her lips.

Ying Zheng couldn't sit still any longer, "Really?"

"It's made with seawater, and the process is not difficult..." Zhao Qingrui briefly described the manufacturing process.

"Can this make salt without bitterness?" Ying Zheng fell into doubt. It was too unbelievable.

"That's right. There are several counties in Daqin that are close to the sea. Let's send someone there to try and we'll know." Zhao Qingrui said confidently.

"The nearest sea area to Xianyang is in Langya County. I asked Fusu to go there in person." Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes and said seriously.

He actually wanted to let his daughter go in person, but his daughter had to stay to help him deal with court affairs, so he decided to let Fusu go, otherwise he would be worried.

"Okay, I'll write down the detailed steps later and send you two people who know how to make salt. If it's feasible, I'll have you build a few more large-scale salt-making workshops by the sea." Zhao Qingrui nodded.

After Fusu finished supervising the exam, he had nothing to do, so he found something for him to do.

Early the next morning, Ying Zheng postponed the corvée labor for a month and ordered Shi Lu to be responsible for widening the Lingqu Canal.

Another important thing is to order Master Jianglu and Master Qi to be responsible for fundraising.

Gongzi and Jianglu were both stunned when they suddenly received the mission. Fundraising? Was the emperor sure those merchants were willing to donate money and food? Was this mission really going to put them in a difficult position?

"Tell them that whoever donates the most will be given a plaque of "righteous merchant" and three years of tax exemption." Ying Zheng ordered calmly and raised the stakes.

The two of them had bitter expressions on their faces, accepted the task and went about their business.

After the court session, Ying Zheng called Fusu to Zhangtai Palace again, and asked him to take charge of the salt-making work.

"This matter must be kept secret. If it is accomplished, you will stay in Langya County and be in charge of the salt workshop." Ying Zheng said seriously.

"Fusu obeys the order." Salt production is indeed very important, and Fusu gladly accepted the task.

He could naturally tell the difference between the food he ate from his younger sister and other food.

As a result, Fusu solemnly put away the few pages of paper given by his father.

"Qing Rui has someone who can make salt. She said she will send two people to you when the time comes. You can go to Xuanyi Palace later to pick them up."

Fusu's eyes lit up when he saw his younger sister's people helping him. Although he didn't know where his younger sister found all these talents, he still trusted Zhao Qingrui.

On Zhao Qingrui's side, the latest edition of the newspaper was out again. Except for those sent to officials in the court, they were sold out in just one morning.

These newspapers were sold out, but there were still many people waiting to buy them, so Yin Man quickly asked someone to print more.

Although this newspaper doesn't make much money, it still makes a small profit because so many people buy it.

This time I received two good articles and published them in the newspaper. In addition to the royalties, I actually made a profit just by selling newspapers.

Seeing that the people in Xianyang were so excited, Yin Man was sincerely happy.

Although she has been busy these days, she feels that her life is extremely fulfilling and she likes the feeling of being busy.

Although the people who were responsible for the official report were still working in the same courtyard, there were a lot more people there. Several princesses were willing to come and help, and Meng Yu and Wang Xian also joined in.

The job of printing newspapers was contracted to Gongshu's people by Zhao Qingrui.

After Gongshu Xue knew that this was the newspaper made by Zhao Qingrui, he took the initiative to take over the job, and directly helped Zhao Qingrui and others print the papers at a low price, and also helped to make a lot of type molds.

In order to thank Gongshu Xue, Zhao Qingrui allowed Gongshu Xue's family to have priority in promoting their ideas in newspapers.

The results of the assessment of court officials were actually published in the newspaper. The scores of these people were clearly visible, and a special page was reserved to analyze those who answered well.

This wave has brought both fame and fortune to the top few.

Zhao Qingrui also asked the bookstore staff to print countless copies of the exam questions and sell them in the bookstore. There are still many vacant official positions in the court, and some people are needed. Another exam can be organized to select talents from outside.