The Ninth Princess pursed her lips and smiled, "Are you too low-key, where are you arrogant?" ”

The eldest prince thought deeply, "Lady Derui, you have learned a lot, and no one in the world has surpassed you in your merits." ”

When Liu Paner heard this, she couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

It seems that this is indeed the case!

She advanced in mathematics and did well that year. Indeed, it can be proud of itself in this era.

Liu Pan'er saw that the eldest prince and the ninth princess were so gracious, and sincerely thanked, "Thank you princess and the two princes." ”

Li Rong and several children were also very moved after hearing this, their father and mother were so good that they actually earned them knighthoods.

After her mother presents the book of arithmetic, there is a high probability that the title will fall on her head.

Li Rong felt that she couldn't accept it easily, and she had to go through her own efforts.

Li Rong thought for a while, "Mother, I also learn arithmetic well, if the library recruits young children, I can give them arithmetic enlightenment." ”

Liu Pan'er smiled, "You are really good at arithmetic,"

Under the strong request of the eldest prince, the second prince and the ninth princess, Liu Paner compiled the elementary school mathematics and junior high school mathematics into a book.

Although it has been kept as simple as possible, there are 10 books.

When the eldest prince got the junior high school mathematics, he was even more shocked.

Immediately, people rushed 500 miles to the capital.

At the same time, the eldest prince took the time to start studying mathematics and was addicted.

Not only that, but even the second prince and Gu Jin like it very much.

With his uncle Gu Shao and Li Yuanqing present, the eldest prince thought of the problems his father was encountering now.

"Uncle, General Li, now the controversy in the imperial court in order to dig a new river channel and dredge the inland river is getting bigger and bigger."

"Some people are willing and feel that it is necessary for the economic development of the north, south, east and west of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the exchange of what is available, the dredging of inland rivers, and the digging of ditches."

"But some people feel that the people are hurting the people and money, and there are many complaints, and even the collapse of the previous dynasty is attributed to the Great Qi Emperor's great construction."

"My father wants to forge ahead now, but when he sees that the court is inextricable, and he also talks about the fall of the dynasty, he doesn't dare to rashly express his position."

"Uncle, General Li, what do you think?"

Gu Shao took a sip of tea and put down the teacup, "Speaking of which, the current water transportation from the east, west, north and south is still using the water conservancy built by the previous dynasty. ”

"If it weren't for the construction of the previous dynasty, it wouldn't be as convenient as it is now, and it could only be transported by land. Not only is it slow, but the shipping cost is also expensive and cheap. ”

The eldest prince nodded, "The predecessors planted trees and the descendants enjoyed the shade, if there is no plan of the predecessors, how can the descendants have happiness?" ”

"Now everyone knows that with the current inland water transport, it simply does not meet the current demand. Although land transportation is a bit faster than before, some bulk goods are still more cost-effective by water. ”

"It's just that the people are working hard and losing money, and the people are complaining, which has become the main reason for opposition now."

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Since we oppose it for these two reasons, then solve these two problems, don't waste money on the people, and let the people open the river by themselves, and this matter can be solved." ”

At this time, Gu Shao and the eldest prince both looked over, "Then how to do it?" To build a water conservancy, a lot of silver is needed. Even if the treasury is full now, it may not be able to afford such a huge project. ”

"The common people are also working harder than in previous years, and they are simply unwilling, and there will be public resentment."

Li Yuanqing chuckled, "Repairing water and land can be used by people in the whole Zhou, there is no reason why the state has contributed money, the common people have contributed, and the scholars and businessmen in the middle have not paid for it." After all, they'll use it too! ”

"There are public grievances, it is because the common people do heavy work for free, of course they don't want to, but they can spend money to hire ordinary people to do the work. can make money and make the people's lives better, and there will be less resentment among the people. ”

Gu Shao was surprised, "General Li, can you make a businessman who is unprofitable and can't afford to pay voluntarily?" ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Divide the river into sections after sections, and then organize rich businessmen, give money, and there will be an official inscription standing by the river, and build a merit pavilion, and write the names of the merchants who donate money on it." ”

"The more you donate, the more honor you have, and Your Majesty can give you a low-class title, even if you don't give a knighthood, you can also be rewarded. In short, if a businessman wants a good reputation, he has to pay for it, and he has to be willing. ”

Gu Shao and the eldest prince looked at each other, if they were businessmen or local wealthy families, of course they were willing to donate some silver and leave their names on the inscription of the Meritorious Pavilion for the world to admire.

"General Li, you're a good idea." Gu Shao said with a smile, "In this way, not only do businessmen want to give up money, but it is estimated that the local famous families are also willing to leave their names." If you don't have a name, you will be looked down upon. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled, "There is another way, the government is now arresting the slave who has no nationality, and once it is caught, its master will be severely punished, but the free body of the slave will be restored." ”

"I don't think it's fair that forced labor is only arranged for free people. The number of slaves in the family should also be counted according to the number of heads, either to do labor or to pay for it, to be exempted from labor service, so that those who are willing to work will work to earn money. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? ”

The eldest prince was shocked and blinked, "Can you still do this?" ”

Li Yuanqing nodded and said his thoughts, "Of course you can do this, you see those big families, there are groups of servants, but because the slaves are slaves, they don't have to pay taxes or serve labor." ”

"Now that the Great Zhou is expanding rapidly and needs a population, such a move can also improve the situation of more and more slaves of the family."

Although it was now a feudal society, the freedmen were the basis of the rule of the imperial court. Those slaves were vassals of their masters who had their deeds of sale.

"Now Your Majesty's prestige is very high, and it is also needed by the imperial court, so I think it should be able to carry it out. If these things are dealt with, I think the waterways that are being built can be bigger, wider and longer. ”

Gu Shao ha, "It's quite okay!" Then there is the question of how to organize and how to supervise. ”

The eldest prince didn't expect such a complicated matter to be solved in General Li's words.

Although it takes a lot of material and manpower to implement it in the middle, it is indeed a pioneering feat.

"It would be difficult to build the whole thing at the same time, but we can choose a section and start experimenting. Anyway, it will take a long time to come, and if you repair it in a year, you can fix it in a few years. ”

Li Yuanqing's eyes showed appreciation, "The eldest prince is very smart, and this move is very good." If the first section can be successfully completed, the court, merchants, doctors, and families will not only make money, but the common people will earn money from their work, and the river will be dug wide and long, killing three birds with one stone. ”

"If you have such a typical first, and then fix the following, there will be much less resistance. Everyone knows the benefits and must be very welcome. When the time comes, not only the people will sing the praises, the magistrates will be enthusiastic, and even the local people who will pay for it will be very welcome! ”

The eldest prince was in a happy mood, and after talking to Li Yuanqing and Gu Shao, he sorted out the wording, and then sent him to the capital quickly.

At this time, Emperor Zhou Ping received primary school mathematics and junior high school mathematics from the eldest prince, and taught himself from scratch.

Emperor Zhou Ping quickly immersed himself in this study, and even forgot to correct it.