As the post station began to be rebuilt, the entire Qin Dynasty became busy.
The construction of the post station required a lot of recruitment from the common people. If you had to hire someone to build the post station, no one would be willing to do it if they had no money.
All places were calling on the people to build post stations, which provided them with income and accelerated the construction process.
Looking at the memorials submitted from various places, Zhao Qingrui felt very satisfied.
Today, the post station is divided into two parts. Both merchants and the people of Guizhou can send letters and goods through the post station. The charges are not high and it is very popular.
Zhao Qingrui was very happy to see that the post station in Xianyang City had earned tens of thousands of dollars just by delivering letters these days.
Making so much money all at once silenced those in the court who were still opposing him.
The court had money, and their lives were better.
Now that officials' salaries have been increased a little, everyone is naturally happy.
Of course, these policies of the court also blocked the secret income of some officials. These people wrote letters from time to time to attack Zhao Qingrui, saying that she was competing with the people for profit.
Zhao Qingrui was so tired of hearing these words that her ears were callused. These people didn't even know how to change their tactics.
This amount of income is far less than the income from selling refined salt.
Today, the income from state-owned departments, plus annual taxes, supports the operation of the entire Qin Dynasty.
The money earned by the post office is not as much as the investment made by the national treasury in the post office.
The post station allows the people of Qian to deliver letters, which greatly facilitates them. After this decree came out, Zhao Qingrui was once again liked by all the people of Qian.
For them, having a monarch who is dedicated to the people is a gift from heaven.
Looking at the memorials submitted by officials, many of them were flattering and praising her, but she simply skipped over this part. She was more concerned about the lives of the common people.
The weather this year is pretty good. It was hot today, and it rained several times. There is no shortage of precipitation. The criminal law is not so harsh, and everyone's life is better.
Although there are still people who are hungry now, the situation is not as hopeless as before.
The appearance of sweet potatoes was regarded as a divine seed by countless people, and the yield was so high that it exceeded the imagination of countless people.
There are not many people selling sweet potatoes this year. Everyone is afraid of being poor and is planning to save food for later consumption. Although the price of sweet potatoes has dropped, the price drop is not outrageous.
Moreover, the court paid for a portion of it as military rations. The price given by the court was fair, and many people were willing to sell it to the court.
"Your Highness, the people and the capital of Guizhou are grateful for everything you have done." Wang Xian stood beside Zhao Qingrui.
"Well, wealth should be stored among the people. The king enriches the people, the hegemon enriches the scholars, the surviving country enriches the officials, and the fallen country enriches the boxes and fills the treasury." Zhao Qingrui put down the pen in his hand and leaned back on the stool. Although these concepts are a bit idealistic, they are very useful for the current Qin Dynasty.
"The ancient sages saw it clearly." Zhao Qingrui said with emotion.
The Bingjian was placed not far from Zhao Qingrui, and the scorching temperature could not affect the Zhangtai Palace.
"The climate this year is quite suitable. Some people died of cold last winter. I wonder how the preparations are this year?" She touched her chin. After she came back, she read the report given by Feng Quji and learned about the situation in various parts of Daqin.
"Your Highness, don't worry. Daqin has more fabrics this year, so the common people won't be cold." Wang Xian said seriously. With more kinds of fabrics, the prices are cheaper, so the common people can have clothes to wear and can wear more when it's cold.
"It's still a bit unsafe. Go and call Su Ling over. I have something to talk to him about." He touched his chin and exchanged the method of how to build a kang in the system space.
Su Ling was quickly called over and bowed.
"What have you been busy with these days, sir? I haven't seen you for a while." Sitting at the top, looking at Su Ling, such a beauty is a pleasure to look at.
"Your Highness, I have been studying the blueprints of the treasure ships that Your Majesty has given me these days." Su Ling said seriously. He basically understood all the technologies on these treasure ships, and he wanted to develop larger ships that were more suitable for sea voyages.
"Treasure ship, there's no rush. I have something I want you to help me with." Zhao Qingrui was stunned for a moment. This tech geek was actually studying the treasure ship.
"Your Highness, please speak." Su Ling said respectfully.
"I have a blueprint for something called a kang here. I want you to promote it throughout Daqin as soon as possible. This kang can provide warmth in winter and prevent the people from freezing to death." Zhao Qingrui took out the blueprint from his arms and asked Wang Xian to hand it to Su Ling.
Su Ling took the drawing and looked at it carefully.
Since he got the book "Tiangong Kaiwu", he has basically studied everything in it, and he admires the person who wrote this book very much.
This kang is very interesting. If you make it according to the method shown in the drawing, it can indeed prevent people from freezing to death in winter.
There are many explanations on the drawing, and Zhao Qingrui didn't need to say much, he already understood the drawing.
"I got this blueprint by accident. The principle inside still needs to be tested by the master." Zhao Qingrui looked at Su Ling. She was a southerner in her previous life and didn't need this thing at all.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will send someone to test it right away." Su Ling said seriously. This was a matter that benefited the country and the people. He could put the things in his hands aside for the time being.
"Thank you for your concern, sir." Zhao Qingrui looked at Su Ling with satisfaction.
Seeing Su Ling leave, Zhao Qingrui took the memorial and went to find his father.
Today, my father is not in Shanglin Garden, but stays in the harem.
When Zhao Qingrui came over, a beauty in the harem was about to give birth, and he was guarding her with nothing to do.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Qingrui decided not to disturb his father and handed the memorial to Wang Xian. "Take it to the two prime ministers. There's nothing important today, so there's no need to trouble the emperor."
"promise."
Wang Xian left and Zhao Qingrui walked straight over.
"Why are you in this harem? Don't you like coming here?" Ying Zheng looked at his daughter and raised his hand to touch her head lovingly.
"I came to see father. The government affairs have been handled. I asked Wang Xian to give it to the prime minister and others. I will not disturb father today." Zhao Qingrui dodged his father's big hand. He didn't know where his father got this bad habit. Now he likes to touch his head.
"Has Concubine Yan not given birth yet?" Zhao Qingrui felt horrified when she heard the cries of pain coming from the hall. Giving birth was so terrifying.
"Well, not yet. It's been two hours." Ying Zheng said calmly, as if he didn't hear the cry of pain in the hall.
Ying Zheng was used to women giving birth to children. He now had more than forty children and even more grandchildren, so he didn't care much about it.
He came to the harem to look after it because he had nothing to do today.
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