Zhao Qingrui directly announced the reward that Ji Tingting received this time to the world, trying to let everyone know.
After the court meeting, Zhao Qingrui went directly to the train research and development department.
Looking at the built train, Zhao Qingrui personally went up to try it out. The train ran smoothly and faster than a horse-drawn carriage.
"Very good, very good. As long as this train is used in various places, it will definitely greatly boost the local economy." Zhao Qingrui was very surprised.
"Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty." Ji Tingting smiled and followed Zhao Qingrui. In fact, everyone in their department had tried it many times. After confirming that there were no problems, they reported it to Zhao Qingrui and invited her to try it out.
"Everyone who participates in the train research this time will be rewarded handsomely." Zhao Qingrui was in a very good mood.
At the grand court meeting, Zhao Qingrui directly proposed to promote the use of trains nationwide and set up a special train transportation department to manage the operation of trains.
"Your Majesty, I have seen the cost of building a train. It is extremely high. The money in the national treasury is not enough to support its operation across the country." Li Si stood up.
Having managed the Ministry of Revenue for so long, he knew the situation of the national treasury very well.
If we follow Zhao Qingrui's suggestion and build it nationwide, the cost will definitely be an astronomical figure.
"I know this. We should take our time with this matter and start implementing it in several major cities first." Zhao Qingrui was also aware of the situation of the national treasury. It was unrealistic to want to get all the trains ready at once, so it was better to take it slowly.
"Your Majesty is wise." Li Si was relieved that His Majesty did not directly order the construction.
"Okay, stop flattering me. My dear ministers, please discuss how many cities we should decide on and where we should start implementing it." Zhao Qingrui said helplessly.
People in the court began to debate fiercely. Opening the train would be a good thing for the entire Qin Dynasty.
Once it is opened, travel will become much more convenient, which is beneficial to everyone.
Many people want to have the train run in their hometowns. As long as there is a train, there is no need to worry about the development of their hometowns.
Of course, the Xianyang side must be opened.
The railway station in Xianyang has been built and is waiting for the trains to arrive.
After a morning of heated debate, the minority obeyed the majority and finally decided on five locations.
One leads to the grassland, and the other leads to the area of Gojoseon. These two places were specifically requested by Zhao Qingrui, and this was also to facilitate the court's management of these places.
The remaining two places are Kuaiji County and Xiang County. Both counties are close to the sea and have more developed economies.
After these five places were decided, no one had any objections. These places passed through many places and they could basically take the train to all of them.
The imperial edict was issued and all places began to get busy.
The technology for the train tracks is currently qualified, but it will take a lot of time to build them.
Zhao Qingrui would receive records of treasury expenditures from Li Si every day, and it could be said that money was spent like water.
The court's major actions also greatly stimulated the economies of various places. The court needed workers, food, and various materials, and these things were continuously transported to various places.
Even though the autumn harvest has begun, there are still many people willing to come to the court's construction site to work.
The court's construction sites are better protected in all aspects than those of private factories, and everyone has more trust in the court.
"Call Xiao He." Looking at the account flow in her hand, even though the national treasury is now well-off, at this rate of spending, she is a little worried that the national treasury may not be able to hold on.
After a while, Xiao He came over.
"Sit down and take a look at this." Zhao Qingrui handed the account flow to Xiao He and asked him to take a look.
Xiao He took it respectfully and began to read it.
The more he looked, the more shocked Xiao He was. He knew that building train stations, laying railways, and manufacturing trains would require money, but he didn't expect it would cost so much.
These numbers were simply beyond his imagination.
"What does your Majesty mean?" Xiao He closed the account book and looked at Zhao Qingrui in confusion.
"These are just three days' accounts. The court's expenditures are too large and the amounts are too many. I'm worried, so I want you to be an imperial envoy and check for me to see if there are any problems with these accounts." Zhao Qingrui said lightly.
"Are you willing to go?" Zhao Qingrui looked at Xiao He.
"I am willing." Xiao He agreed immediately. This matter was indeed very important.
Moreover, he wants to work hard to climb up, which requires achievements. If he does this well, it will also add a nice stroke to his resume.
"Well, very good. After you go to these places, find out where the court's funds go. I will give you the Ding Qin Sword. Once the corruption is verified, if the person resists arrest, I will allow you the right to execute him first and report to me later." Zhao Qingrui also hated corrupt officials.
Although she knew that these corrupt officials were unavoidable, she could only kill as many as possible to give everyone a warning.
The salaries paid by the court are enough for the officials' families to live a happy life. She has given them good living conditions, but they still want to be greedy. That is shameless, and she will not be polite.
"I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust." Xiao He said seriously. Your Majesty hated corrupt officials, and so did he. He gladly accepted the task assigned by Zhao Qingrui.
"When the time comes, I will let Dun Ruo go with you to prevent you from getting into danger." Zhao Qingrui touched his chin.
Xiao He was a talent she admired, so naturally she didn't want anything to happen to him.
"Yes." Xiao He did not object. When it comes to the interests of certain people, some people will indeed take extreme measures.
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