Chapter 257 No need to use the money from the national treasury!
"Come on, building a road requires money. I will definitely approve it. This kind of good thing that benefits the country and the people must not only be done, but also done vigorously."
When the emperor heard Qin Qingyuan talking about road construction, he thought he needed money. He glanced at Gu Ting and approved it directly.
The Minister of Revenue is now Gu Ting. Now that the emperor has agreed, he has to find Gu Ting to approve the silver.
"Your Majesty, we don't want the Ministry of Revenue to pay for it, but we have an idea that can repair the road without using the money from the national treasury."
Qin Qingyuan replied seriously that they had discussed this idea with Gu Ting and the prince, and everyone thought it was feasible, so he came today to ask the emperor for a decision.
It was Qin Zhizhi who originally gave them this idea. Qin Zhizhi proposed an idea, and since they were all smart people, they automatically discussed the details.
"The road can be repaired without spending any money from the national treasury. There is such a good thing. Tell us in detail!"
After a brief moment of surprise, the emperor was eager to hear how this great idea would be implemented.
"Your Majesty, at this time, the Emperor or the Crown Prince needs to take the lead and get officials or wealthy businessmen to donate money to build the road."
Qin Qingyuan suggested a method that didn't cost any money, but it required the emperor's approval.
The emperor raised a question: "Even if I take the lead, officials or wealthy businessmen may not be willing to contribute money to build the road. If they are unwilling, I cannot force them to do so, otherwise I will become a tyrant."
"If there are benefits, people will naturally be willing to do it."
"Your Majesty, we can open up registration for this section of road leading out of the capital. Anyone who donates money will have the road named after them."
"If wealthy merchants donate silver, not only can the temple be named after them, but the emperor can also give them a plaque as a token of recognition."
"And from now on, they can also be exempted from tolls when doing business. They can walk on the road that they paid for and built, and they won't be charged."
Gu Ting, Qin Qingyuan, Gu Jinghuai and Qin Qingyun explained to the emperor the origin of the money for road construction.
After listening to the implementation methods of several people, the emperor exclaimed that they were brilliant and asked with a smile, "Then what do I need to do?"
"The Emperor has many things to do. For example, for wealthy merchants who donate a lot of silver, he can personally write an inscription and have the Ministry of Works make a plaque and send it to the palace to commend their righteous deeds."
"If possible, for the wealthy merchants in the capital who donated a lot of silver, if the emperor could personally reward them, the effect might be better."
"You mean I should go to the scene in person?"
The more the emperor listened, the more excited he became. Just by mentioning the word and showing his face, he could save money from the national treasury. This was such a great deal that he was willing to do it every day.
"If Your Majesty wishes, it will encourage those who donate money to be more active. After all, wealthy businessmen may not have the opportunity to see the emperor in their lifetime."
"Now, as long as they donate silver, not only can the emperor treat them to a meal, but they can also meet the emperor and receive his personal award. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"Your Majesty, think about it. Just by having a meal, you can earn a lot of money. Isn't that a good deal? We can save money from the national treasury. Wouldn't it be good to keep it for military supplies?"
When it comes to saving money, Gu Ting is the most excited. He must convince the emperor because this is all money.
When Qin Zhizhi first gave them this idea, he was so happy.
"Okay, great. I agree with your idea. Tomorrow morning, please write down this matter in detail in your memorial so that we can implement it as soon as possible."
The emperor was eager to do it right away, but he didn't expect that he was not only capable of being the king of this country, but also had a first-class ability to make money.
"Your Majesty, I have already written the memorial and brought it here today. Please review it."
Hearing that the emperor wanted to see the memorial, Qin Qingyuan took out the memorial he had already written from his sleeve and presented it to the emperor.
He brought it with him before going out in the morning because he wanted to show it to the emperor. After all, the road to the farm has been repaired and they are waiting for the next work.
The emperor opened the memorial and read it carefully. The more he read, the more satisfied he became. Many details were written clearly, and all he had to do was to follow them.
"The plan and implementation methods are very complete. Implementation will begin tomorrow. You will continue to be responsible for this matter. Tomorrow I will have people from the Ministry of Works join in."
"When the time comes, we'll leave it to them to make the plaques and such. The Ministry of Rites can also help. I hope this will be implemented as soon as possible."
"With the Emperor taking the lead, this matter will surely be twice as effective with half the effort. Since the Emperor has nothing else to do, we will withdraw first. You can also bring up the matter when you are free. We will strive to raise the first batch of funds in a few days."
"Step aside. You can start taking action today. Divide the work. The Ministry of Revenue will also help. Every penny raised must be recorded clearly."
The emperor was still reading Qin Qingyuan's memorial, and several people withdrew and went about their business.
After returning from court in the evening, Gu Jinghuai and Qin Zhizhi told the emperor that he agreed to their plan, and Qin Zhizhi was very happy.
Early the next morning, someone sent a message to Wang Xinru.
Wang Xinru was very surprised when she received Qin Zhizhi's post. Sister Zhizhi suddenly contacted her, maybe there was something going on.
After Wang Xinru finished her breakfast and said goodbye to her parents, she went to Gu's house.
Before leaving, Mr. and Mrs. Wang repeatedly reminded their daughter that if Qin Zhizhi needed help, she should just agree to it.
Even if her parents didn't tell her to, Wang Xinru would help if Qin Zhizhi needed help. Qin Zhizhi has done a great favor to the Wang family, and they also have business dealings.
When Wang Xinru arrived, Gu Yunfei was also there.
"Greetings to the princess, and to Sister Zhizhi!"
Although they have a good relationship, Wang Xinru will not forget the proper etiquette.
"Come and sit down, there's no outsider here." Qin Zhizhi smiled and invited Wang Xinru to sit down.
"Sister Zhizhi, has the baby been well behaved recently? Did you call me here today because you missed me?"
Wang Xinru first showed concern for the baby in Qin Zhizhi's belly, then sat next to Qin Zhizhi, and the three of them chatted happily.
"Sister Xinru, I called you here today because I have good news to tell you in advance!"
"I knew that Sister Zhizhi asked me to come over for something good." Wang Xinru was very happy.
"Second Miss, although it is a good thing, it will cost money!" Gu Yunfei joked with Wang Xinru.
"Princess, my family doesn't have anything else, but the thing we have the most is money. As long as money can solve the problem, it's not a problem."
When Wang Xinru heard that it was something that required spending money, she instantly became interested.
"I thought you might be interested, so I'm giving you and Uncle Wang a sneak peek ahead of time. If you think you need to, you can participate."
"Sister Zhizhi, please tell me quickly, I really want to know!"
Wang Xinru was a little impatient. Qin Zhizhi said that her family would be interested, so it must be good for her family, otherwise she would not have asked her to come over.
Qin Zhizhi smiled and told Wang Xinru about the donation for road construction, and Gu Yunfei also revealed some details.
After hearing this, Wang Xinru thought it was a great idea. When she left Gu's house, she went straight to Mr. Wang to discuss it.
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