In ancient times, the requirements for road routes were not high, and changing the route was nothing more than spending a little more money.
Compared with the increased cost of lost work time, it is nothing.
Of course, Li Ye didn't really want to change the drawings with just one word.
It's just a scare tactic to see how many people are determined not to move.
Sure enough, after hearing what Li Ye said, some people really panicked.
If you make too much of a fuss, you won't gain anything.
Their neighbors became rich because of this, and they can only look on with envy in the future.
Some people quickly stepped forward and said, "We are willing to sell the land!"
"It's not that we don't want to sell it. Since it's beneficial to the court, we are willing to support it."
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Li Ye did not make things difficult for these people.
He continued, "You're right to think this way! Repairing the road will definitely be of great benefit to you.
First of all, as long as you are willing to sell land, you can make more money.
Secondly, in order to take care of people like you, you can be given priority for overtime work and promotion.
Even if you join the army in the future, you can be promoted to sergeant immediately.
This is a benefit that cannot be bought with money.
In addition, after the road is completed, someone will be needed to manage and maintain it.
They will also be selected first from among those who sell land.
If you miss this opportunity, you may not be able to wait for the next one in your lifetime.
This prince does not want to ask who instigated you not to sell the land.
I don't want to delve into it any further.
I will give you one last chance to decide what to choose.
If you still don’t want to sell the land after a quarter of an hour, I’ll change the blueprint immediately.”
Li Ye said this without giving anyone time to react and immediately turned around and left.
Those who stayed looked at each other in bewilderment.
Let’s discuss it privately right away.
"Your Highness is truly angry. Furthermore, there are such great benefits to selling the land. We absolutely cannot wait any longer."
"Just saying that as long as we continue to persevere, we can get more benefits.
But if His Highness really were to bypass our fields, we would suffer a great loss."
"I'm not waiting any longer. I'm going to sell the land right away. I heard the food is good and I'll be promoted first. This is a rare opportunity."
More than 80% of people no longer dare to continue to argue.
Hurry up and register to sell land.
Seeing so many people disappear at once, the people behind the organization were very angry.
Those who have not made a choice are all wealthy families.
They have more land and have close ties with the officials under the prince.
They were even watched by the subordinates of these officials.
They didn't dare leave immediately.
The men sent by the prince were both angry and helpless.
They have no control over the decisions of the people.
In the face of huge interests, what does a little favor count for?
"Master Liu, should we continue to persevere? Most of the people have died, and with just our limited number of people and land, I'm afraid we won't be able to make much of a difference!"
A rich man finally couldn't help asking.
He had a lot of land confiscated, and he could make a lot of money if he sold it.
If he angered his superiors and they changed the route, he would suffer a huge loss.
"Shut up, what's that little money? The route is set in advance, how can it be changed so easily?
As long as you persist, the road will not be built.
You have established a labor.
Are you afraid of not making money by following the prince?
Everyone, cheer up and don't sell the land. Let's see what he can do to me."
"Since Lord Liu has said so, let's insist on not selling the land!
If I can do this for you gentlemen and the prince, what does this little money mean to me?"
"That's right! We are different from those farmers. They are short-sighted and only care about immediate benefits. They will never achieve anything in their lives!"
Seeing that Lord Liu was angry, the wealthy families present were also shocked.
Say nice words to comfort him quickly.
The reason why he has the status he has today is because he has been able to rely on the officials above him.
䀴These officials are all disciples of the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
For these local rich people, being able to cling to someone powerful is something they would love to have.
Determined to fight against the bottom.
Li Ye was looking at the list of people who still refused to sell their land in the tent.
The corners of his mouth curled up in a sneer.
“Now we can be sure that these people are the crown prince’s trusted confidants.
No matter what conditions are given to him, he will do the right thing."
"Then I'll arrest them all!"
Lei Zhan was extremely angry.
I was already impatient and rolled up my sleeves to catch the person.
"Wait a minute, there has to be a legitimate reason to arrest someone! You can't just arrest them for not selling their land, right?
If I dare to do so, I'm afraid someone in the court will impeach me immediately."
Li Ye said.
"Why are you talking nonsense? Everything is subject to the orders of His Highness!
You have no right to call the shots here!
You are still so impulsive. Doing this will cause trouble for His Highness." Lei Ying scolded angrily.
Lei Zhan was extremely aggrieved: "Isn't this just too mad? His Highness is doing this for the court, but these people are trying every possible way to sabotage it."
"You don't understand the situation in the court! It's not your fault!" Li Ye was not angry, but persuaded Lei Ying.
Although Lei Zhan has an impulsive personality, he is loyal and will do his best to complete the tasks assigned to him.
Plus, his martial arts skills are also quite good.
He is a brave general on the battlefield, so it is really difficult for him to do such a scheming thing.
"So what should we do? Is this really all we can do but compromise and change our route?
This way, the loss is too great!"
Zhao Wudi was also very unwilling.
I was wondering whether to report this matter to the emperor.
Let the emperor punish the prince's party, but he can't go too far.
Li Ye tapped his fingers on the table and said thoughtfully, "These people are officials who follow the prince.
To be honest, they wouldn't care even if they had to pay double the price to buy the land.
After all, if you offend these officials, you will probably have trouble taking a single step forward in the future.
As long as they can cling to the thighs of these officials, won’t it be easy for them to make money in the future?
Therefore, we must break the conflict of interest so that they will willingly sell their land."
"What should I do then?" Zhao Wudi still couldn't figure out a solution.
Li Ye looked at Lei Ying with a half-smile: "This depends on you!"
Lei Ying's face was full of confusion: "Your Highness, please tell me what you want me to do!"
"Investigate these people one by one to see if they have done anything illegal that has been covered up by officials.
Anything discovered during investigation will be immediately handed over to the authorities for severe punishment.
I just don’t believe they are all clean!”
Lei Ying's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Great! As long as these people are severely punished, they will naturally not dare to oppose Your Highness again."
"The investigation must be carried out quickly. Zhao Wudi should inform the Prime Minister.
It would be best if I could get his support!"
Li Ye said.
"I'll arrange it right away!" Zhao Wudi nodded in agreement, his eyes revealing an unconcealable joy.
I didn't expect that Li Ye would find a solution so quickly.
Lei Zhan's face was full of excitement: "Your Highness, don't worry. I promise to investigate these people thoroughly."
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