Zhao Xin looked at Cao Xiong's back as he left.
In fact, I have a rough estimate of today's situation.
Those children of aristocratic families, even those at the lowest level, can be said to have a life of luxury. Now I want to use them, and the conditions will be even more difficult. Of course, they are unwilling to do so.
I just didn't expect that someone would use the excuse of being able to serve the teacher and leave the dog emperor.
There is a saying that goes, "I won't bow down for a few pieces of rice." This saying has not appeared in this era, but this principle has appeared a long time ago, it's just expressed in a different way.
But I didn't expect that there really are scholars and noble families who have no bottom line.
Even if they can eventually return to their family and their mentor, it is unlikely that they will achieve anything in their lifetime.
If you take action, the road will be more difficult to walk, and after you have completed the journey, it will not be a good thing, but a big disaster.
Zhao Xin breathed a sigh of relief. If the canal was completed, the south would actually be very important to him.
Generally speaking, the South cannot produce as much grain and money as the areas near the capital and a few other fertile and prosperous territories.
But as a time traveler, I understand the importance of the south.
This precious land is not valued now, but based on the operation in the past three to five years, it must be a place with large grain production.
It can even be said that if the south harvests, the rest of the country will have enough food. Not only can there be two harvests a year, but the quality and quantity of grain will not be reduced.
Starting to build the canal now is also for future planning.
After thinking about all this, Zhao Xin didn't have anything else to do for the time being. One of his current priorities was to open up the south.
The only issue that needs attention is that although he has prohibited local prefectures and cities from raising their own troops, in the early years, powerful ministers in the court committed crimes and even eunuchs dared to claim that they were the prime ministers.
The Grand Marshal was in control of a large army, and the entire court was in chaos.
Now, in the entire Great Qin, all administrative divisions have private armies. As long as the country remains peaceful and the people are safe, they will pay taxes and grain obediently.
This is also my next problem. The imperial court has just completed a thorough reorganization. At all levels of local government, their grain, money taxes, and other taxes all need to be rectified.
There are private armies, but now is not the time to thoroughly investigate them. Besides, those private armies may not be useful.
The imperial court was well-organized under its own governance, so private armies at all levels of local governments were no big deal.
However, as long as there is a problem with the imperial court, it is not impossible for these private armies to gather together and defeat the imperial army.
The key lies with myself. The entire Qin Dynasty is in good order, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Who would want to rebel?
Rebellion is likely to occur only when the imperial court does not allow the people to survive, or when natural disasters become unmanageable.
Zhao Xin thought for a moment, then shouted, "Someone come!"
Cao Xiong went to deal with the affairs of the children of the aristocratic families, and he still had to find Liu Muzhi to handle some things.
The main issue is tax. The system that helped me solve my desperate situation is still very useful now.
As long as there is a big action, you can still give draw rewards, decision-making rewards, selection rewards, and random rewards.
I have read the plot of that novel. Up to now, there are actually many places that can be modified. It can be said that I have not even seen the protagonist a few times.
Of course, having come to this point, the system’s help is no longer as urgent as it was at the beginning.
If I didn’t have a system when I first came to this world, I probably wouldn’t have gotten to where I am today.
But it has come to this point, and it is basically a fait accompli. Even if he meets Chu Zhan, the gap between the two sides is actually very large. Presumably, even if he has the aura of the protagonist, he may not be his opponent.
Before he even started his army, he already had a think tank and a group of brave generals to pacify the world. He had many talented people under his command, and the court was gradually getting back on track.
Now that the Seventy Thousand Rebellion has come to an end, there is no need to be too pessimistic.
To be honest, even if Nan Cang brings his troops, the rebellion can be pacified.
When he first came to this world, not only were there powerful ministers, but even dead eunuchs dared to climb onto the emperor's bed, and there was also the Queen Mother trying to seize power. Fortunately, the one who controlled a large number of troops was considered loyal and did not completely unite to cover up the emperor's majesty.
But having come to this point, whether it is the original protagonist Chu Zhan or anyone else who is strong enough to hinder you, you have to consider whether you have the ability and capability to do so.
While he was still thinking about these things, Liu Muzhi had already arrived at the hall.
"Your Majesty." Liu Muzhi knelt below.
"Get up quickly." Zhao Xin hurried down and helped Liu Muzhi up.
Although Liu Muzhi stopped kneeling, he still leaned forward and asked, "I wonder what your majesty wants me to do here?"
"I was thinking about what you said before about the mausoleum and the canal." Liu Muzhi was stunned. After thinking about it, he felt that it was not appropriate to tell the emperor to build a mausoleum. He considered himself a smart person, but he did not expect to say such a confused thing.
"I have indeed spoken inappropriately, and I hope Your Majesty will punish me."
"What punishment? What punishment?"
"Without your assistance, how could we have the stability and prosperity we have today?"
"No need to be so polite. I called you here today because I have something to ask you." Zhao Xin said.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Actually, besides the canal, I have another very good idea regarding those refugees. I'd like to ask for your opinion."
"I am all ears." Liu Muzhi replied.
"I want to cultivate government land and establish military farms," said Zhao Xin.
Liu Muzhi replied, "Your Majesty, I have had this idea before. It is indeed an ingenious plan. Although it sounds simple, it is also simple to implement. It is definitely a very good method."
“But the problem is that it requires a huge investment of money.”
Zhao Xin nodded. "Yes, that's the question."
"It's OK to let the refugees farm, but they have to be paid."
"If the reward is not enough, some refugees would rather do nothing."
"Besides, hoarding or selling grain is not a very good way to deal with it."
"Storing food is easy, as long as it doesn't spoil, but selling it is difficult."
"Or we can sell the crops we grow to the refugees."
"In short, we have to make the refugees settle in government farmland. In a word, we have to pay them compensation," said Liu Muzhi.
Zhao Xin nodded and continued, "In the eyes of the common people, the emperor seems to have everything. In reality, a country's finances can easily run into deficits and crises."
"Even the imperial power must bow to money when necessary."
"So I understand what you mean. We can't afford to pay so much money."
"That's why I called you here, to find a way to have the best of both worlds."
Liu Muzhi smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, in this world, there are two paths, and you can only have the benefits and gains of one path. It is really difficult to take both paths."
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