"My dear ministers, in the face of internal and external troubles, the most important thing is that you all unite to make the Great Zhou better, right?"
"Your Majesty is right."
"It's useless to argue. If anyone among you has an idea that can improve this year's harvest, make the people live a better life, and fill the national treasury..." the emperor said loudly, "I will reward you handsomely."
Everyone present was silent for a moment.
It is not easy to increase people's harvest.
This acre of land, excluding natural disasters or insect pests, may be able to feed a family. But once natural disasters or insect pests occur, the people will be unable to take care of themselves. It will be very difficult to fill the treasury.
Of course, some people dare not express their ideas, after all, the emperor said so. If they really say it out loud and anger the emperor, they will lose their lives.
Seeing that no one was saying anything, the emperor's face darkened a little, and then he looked at Qin Sumu and said with a smile, "I heard that the second son of Prime Minister Qin's family is very talented. I wonder if he has any opinions."
Everyone heard that Qin Sumu's illness had been cured under the treatment of the divine doctor Xuanying.
As long as Qin Sumu takes part in the imperial examination next year, it will be almost certain that he will become the new top scorer.
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Many people looked at him with envy. As long as he could give an answer that satisfied the emperor, the emperor would appoint him as the top scholar today.
Prime Minister Qin had a proud look on his face and looked at Qin Sumu with a doting smile. His son made him proud.
Qin Sumu was slow to react for a while before he stood up and answered, "Your Majesty, if you want to expand the treasury, you can just increase taxes..."
After these words were spoken, there was silence for a moment.
The emperor couldn't help but frown and continued to ask, "How can we raise taxes when the people have no income?"
"Then tell them not to be lazy and grow more food. With more food, they can sell it and earn more money, which will help them pay more taxes."
This is the most banal and stupid answer.
Qin Xiang's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes changed from pride to disbelief.
How could his son give such a stupid answer! Is it intentional?
"Haha, that's interesting..." Duke Yang couldn't help but sarcastically said, "The people are not lazy. If they sell more grains and earn money, they can pay taxes. That's true, haha..."
"Master Qin Si really doesn't know the hardships of the common people. Even if the common people can grow more food, most of the land has been taken away by the gentry and landlords. It is impossible for them to grow more land. The common people who farm for the gentry have a hard time making a living, not to mention that they have to pay taxes."
"Mr. Qin has never been involved in domestic activities since he was a child. How can he know the suffering of the common people? It's not surprising that he can say such things..."
"Oh, this is a talented young man, huh? Then someone like me can also say that, I am also a talented man..."
Many people who stood on Duke Yang's side spoke up one after another, and their words were all mocking.
Many women who originally had feelings for Qin Sumu suddenly became extremely disappointed in him.
Qin Wu's eyes fell on his tall and thin figure, as if she was thinking about something.
With Qin Sumu's previous intelligence, it would be impossible for him to give such a ridiculous answer.
It seems that his body has been controlled by the poisonous insect and his thinking has become slow. I am afraid that soon he will become a puppet without any consciousness of his own.
Of course, after Qin Sumu's answer, everyone present looked at Prime Minister Qin with strange eyes. They obviously didn't expect the Qin family to be in the spotlight and end up in disgrace.
"Your Majesty, my son is not feeling well and his mind may not be clear. After he returns, I will ask him to write some suggestions on how to increase the national treasury." Prime Minister Qin put on a forced smile on his awful face and hurriedly helped Qin Sumu out of the predicament.
The emperor glanced at Qin Subu indifferently, without any intention of blaming him, but it was obvious that it was impossible for him to have any good feelings towards Qin Subu.
After all, the expectations for Qin Sumu were high at the beginning, but in the end, this is it?
"Forget it. I don't expect him, who has never taken the imperial examination, to answer such a difficult question."
"Your Majesty, I have a way. Please give me a chance to propose it." Qin Yinnuan immediately stood up and said.
Then everyone's eyes fell on Qin Yinnuan.
Qin Yinnuan enjoys this kind of attention. She can solve problems that others cannot solve and she can stand out.
Yang Zhanying poked Qin Wu's arm and whispered to her, "Have you noticed that Qin Yinnuan is not just a stubborn person? No one can come up with a solution, but she actually said she has a solution. Do you think she really has a way to improve people's livelihood and fill the national treasury so that she can raise strong soldiers to fight?"
Qin Wu knew that Qin Yinnuan was not an ordinary person. In her previous life, she did make all kinds of strange suggestions, but many of them were suggestions that were difficult to implement.
What good is it that she can propose it? The emperor may not adopt it.
If it can be adopted and benefit the people, Qin Wu has nothing to be jealous of or even try to stop it.
After all, she is from the Great Zhou. As long as the Great Zhou is strong, it will not be bullied by other countries. The country will be peaceful and the people will be safe. She can live a stable life.
Otherwise, even if she avoided the Qin and Qi families and lived a good life, this turbulent country would make her wander around and unable to live a stable and good life.
"Let's listen to what suggestions she can give us first." Qin Wu whispered to her, "Did you remember everything I told you? You will have to show off later."
She can’t be a general for the time being, but Qin Wu can let her serve as other officials first.
The rule of women holding official positions was broken, so no one could object when Yang Zhanying wanted to become a general.
"I know!" There was still a hint of nervousness in Yang Zhanying's confident eyes.
Qin Yinnuan had several brilliant ideas, and the emperor admired her. When he heard her insights and suggestions, the emperor immediately approved them.
"Princess Lingsi, you have so many clever ideas. So, tell me, what are your plans?"
Everyone was discussing in low voices.
"Princess Lingsi is worthy of being the Princess Lingsi appointed by the Emperor. She first solved the locust plague, then gathered supplies for Northern Liao to solve the problem of cold weather and the problem of easy to carry food, and helped Prince Rui repel the harassment from Northern Liao."
"Now there is still a way to fill the national treasury. The emperor must use her more. Maybe he will let her participate in politics in the future."
"Although there is no precedent for women serving as officials in our dynasty, if Qin Yinnuan has made great contributions and Prime Minister Qin says a few words, then Qin Yinnuan can serve as a female official in the court..."
Although the voices of these discussions were small, Duke Yang was very unhappy when he heard them.
He snorted heavily, full of disdain.
The suggestion hasn't even been made yet, what are you bragging about?
Besides, he was also making meritorious contributions by trying to get his granddaughter to lead troops in battle. Why didn't the emperor agree with women holding official positions?
How come it happened that Qin Honghao, this treacherous prime minister, could allow his daughter to make achievements and become a female official?
If this isn't double standards and treachery, then what is?
Qin Yinnuan thought about the history and literature she had learned before, and then she said, "Your Majesty, since ancient times, the strength of the nation has been a big problem."
"But as long as you give enough benefits, you can make the other party work hard for you. This is the unchanging human nature since ancient times..."
"I have read a book about Shang Yang's reform policies before..."
Qin Yinnuan copied the reform methods of Shang Yang of the Qin Dynasty that she had learned and talked about them eloquently.
She spoke with passion and excitement, but the faces of the officials present became increasingly gloomy and cold.
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