bookcurios Chapter 211
Chapter 211
Chapter 211
"As long as the roads improve, merchants can buy wasteland from the imperial court, build farms, raise chickens, ducks, geese, etc., just like Dongshan raises chickens, and then transport them all together!"
"They can earn more money, and the supplies needed for people's lives will also increase rapidly!"
"The court's investment in road construction has brought prosperity to the people and a booming economy. Consequently, tax revenue has doubled, and the money invested will be returned in the form of taxes. This is a win-win situation for the people, merchants, and the court!"
Qin Yu said in a deep voice.
Building roads is not only beneficial to the people, merchants, and the court, but it is even more beneficial to him!
When his million-strong army returns to the capital, they will be able to move forward unhindered!
"you you!"
Shangguan Xiong was shocked and looked at Qin Yu in disbelief, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.
Minister of Revenue Li Wei looked at Qin Yu in surprise and said, "Your Highness is truly a genius! The eternal problem that has plagued dynasties throughout history has been solved so easily by Your Highness!"
Then, Li Wei knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty! This road must be built! And it must be built quickly, because this may also have military implications!"
Ah!
Qin Yu looked at Li Wei in shock. Wasn't this the Minister of Revenue? Could it be that he also had a profound understanding of military affairs and could see at a glance how building the road would help the military?
"Huh? How is road construction related to the military again?"
Emperor Liang frowned.
"Your Majesty! Think about it, this repaired road isn't just for merchants. If a war breaks out anywhere in Daliang, it can also be used to quickly transport troops!"
"So, the enemy's supplies haven't caught up yet, but our Daliang's military support has already arrived. What enemy can't be driven out?"
Li Wei said in a deep voice.
"I didn't expect Minister Li to have such foresight! That's right, I was just about to say this. Once the road is built, Daliang can build a large number of chariots!"
"By then, the marching speed of both cavalry and infantry will be increased by at least three times!"
Qin Yu said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Your Majesty! What His Royal Highness said makes sense. With a better road, the marching speed can indeed be increased several times!"
Chen Zhong also followed suit.
The military officers were also surprised. Daliang was surrounded by countries, so wars often occurred and troops were mobilized very frequently. However, due to the poor roads, each mobilization would cause a large number of casualties among soldiers!
A good road is very important for soldiers!
Shangguan Xiong's face was extremely gloomy. What Qin Yu said had been recognized by so many officials. Doesn't it mean that his position as prime minister could no longer be maintained?
"Haha! Good! Since building roads is so beneficial, I have decided now to spend... 60 million taels of silver on road construction. Let Yu'er handle this!"
Emperor Liang said with a chuckle.
Qin Yu was speechless. He just proposed to build a road, but he didn't say that he would participate in the construction. This was a big project. It would take at least ten years to build the entire beam.
"Father! I disagree!"
Qin Yu said in a deep voice.