Chapter 399: Everything is on the agenda
After Cao Cao and his men discussed it, they announced it to the world in the name of the court.
Let merchants from all over the world go out to sea and develop business dealings with various countries.
This is a crucial move for the Qin Dynasty.
In order to prevent mistakes, the Qin State decided to build several "lighthouses" on the vast ocean.
We strive to build each lighthouse to the scale of a maritime patrol camp.
Avoid causing Qin merchants to suffer heavy losses due to piracy.
Sima Yi from the Ministry of Works has already found suitable materials for the 'lamp'.
First, the disciples of Mohism and Taoism worked together to create a "lens".
Then use kerosene as a lamp and refract the light onto the sea through a lens.
Sima Yi even thought of using the oil sent by Xu Huang as fuel for the lights.
He said to Cao Cao: "General Xu, please name this type of oil found on the island as petroleum."
"This substance is much less flammable than kerosene, but after being refined, it can be ignited on the surface of water. However, it causes serious pollution to the seawater."
"However, it is sufficient as fuel for the lighthouse. Our Ministry of Industry is currently working hard to develop this substance."
Hearing this, the latter nodded contentedly and said, "I can rest assured that you are in charge of the Ministry of Industry. If you are short of manpower, just let me know. I will spare no effort to help you."
When a country is about to carry out comprehensive construction, the importance of the Ministry of Industry becomes apparent.
Afterwards, Cao Cao asked about the construction progress of the other wonders.
Sima Yi responded immediately.
"The laborers summoned by the court are already working diligently on the construction. The Ministry of Works will personally oversee the work. Prime Minister, please rest assured."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled, "I'm naturally relieved, but if you're short of energy, build the lighthouse first. The other wonders can be put aside for the time being."
Sima Yi bowed deeply and said, "I understand."
At present, Cao Cao believed that the construction of the lighthouse must be related to the tax reform.
So it should be the top priority.
After all, maritime trade may become one of the important economic sources of the Qin Dynasty.
In this case, ensuring good maritime protection becomes the top priority.
The latest plan of the court is to build more than one hundred lighthouses in sections along the route that Daqin must take to reach the maritime countries.
Among them, a huge lighthouse will be built, which will become one of the wonders of the world.
This is a huge project for the Ministry of Works and even the entire Qin Dynasty.
The Emperor's plan is about to be clearly revealed to the world.
Cao Cao knew very well that time was running out.
So he asked various departments of the court to start looking for farmers in the Qin territory who were well-versed in farming.
As the saying goes, professional matters should be left to professionals.
It is not possible to let these farmers govern the country, but if you let them study rice seeds and grain, they will be better than anyone else.
It can better explain the principles contained therein.
When these farmers saw the prime minister, they were so frightened that their legs went weak and they fell to their knees, shouting "Prime Minister".
There are about a hundred of them.
In front of everyone, Cao Cao first helped an elderly man to his feet, then said loudly to them:
"The imperial court has come a thousand miles to summon you to Xianyang because it has important matters to entrust to you."
"The court built a new garden called the Hanging Gardens. From now on, this garden will only be used to grow food, rice seeds, and other things."
"This minister hopes that you can serve the country and work together to create a new type of rice."
"A seed that can double the yield, or fulfill an old man's dream of enjoying the coolness beneath the rice plants. This seed will ensure that our Great Qin will never again be hungry."
"I believe in you, and the court and His Majesty also trust you."
His words were powerful.
Everyone was deeply shocked.
They really didn't expect that after farming for a lifetime, they would be able to help the court in the end. This is such an infinite honor!
However, they did not have much confidence in what Cao Cao said, and they began to whisper to each other.
Doubling rice production seems to be a simple thing. In fact, only those who grow crops know how unrealistic it is.
Perhaps because he saw that their confidence was not very strong, Cao Cao had no choice but to continue speaking:
"To do this, I need you to completely cut off all contact with your family and have no contact with the outside world."
"However, I can guarantee that a hundred years from now, your names will appear in the history books of our Great Qin!"
"If you succeed, it will be a cause that will be remembered for eternity. If you fail, the imperial court will take the blame for you. You don't need to feel any pressure!"
With his protection.
Everyone felt relieved.
Moreover, if it is done, it will be remembered forever...
This kind of thing is really tempting for them.
So, gradually, these people began to say:
"Since the court and His Majesty value us so much, we will help the court farm!"
"When I was farming, I often saw that some ears of wheat were larger than others. I never understood why. Maybe now I have time to study it."
"I've discovered that, too. I think the dream of enjoying the cool breeze under the wheat is more than just a dream!"
“…”
After hearing their voices, Cao Cao smiled with relief.
Don’t be afraid of not being able to accomplish something in the end.
I’m afraid that when we first start doing it, everyone will show a lack of confidence.
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