"Lord Wang."

"Is there too much half a pig?"

Inside the horse house.

Hearing this, Zuo Shengyuan's face couldn't help but flash a look of distress.

It's not that it's stingy by nature.

If it is really stingy by nature.

How could they give up their glory and wealth and scatter their wealth and take care of those loyal and righteous old men for twenty years?

It is really too much Xu Yi has given to the nursing home.

The cost of building a nursing home is not mentioned for the time being.

The daily living, eating, drinking and lazing of nearly 10,000 lonely and widowed old men alone are all a lot of expenses.

And this does not include the expenses of servants, doctors, and pharmacies in the nursing home.

All kinds of others here may not know, but Zuo Shengyuan, as the head of the nursing home, how can he not know.

The reason why it has this request today.

Didn't he want to share some of the burden for Xu Yi.

So.

On the premise that all the expenses were borne by the Yan Wangfu, Xu Yi once again made a promise of half a pig per person.

In Zuo Shengyuan's opinion, it is too much.

Inside the horse house.

Xu Yi couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard this.

After seeing a touch of distress flashing on Zuo Shengyuan's face.

Xu Yi, who was slightly warm in his heart, sighed lightly: "Lonely Mingzuo's heart of flattery."

"But for half a pig, it's really not much."

"If the benefits increase in the future, I will give more."

Zuo Shengyuan became more and more puzzled when he heard this.

Correct.

Don't wait for him to ask again.

Xu Yi waved his hand slightly, indicating that there was no need to discuss this matter.

In Zuo Shengyuan's view, this matter is due to Xu Yi's loss.

But in Xu Yi's opinion, this is not the case.

The significance of the existence of the nursing home itself is to support the orphans, widows and the elderly, so that they can take care of the elderly, and at the same time unite the hearts of the people of Yandi.

As well as dispel the worries of Yandi soldiers and those who are interested in joining the army.

And this means that the Yanwang Mansion needs to "supply blood" to the nursing home all the time.

In order to ensure the purity of the last "retreat" as a Yandi soldier or the last pure land in his mind.

And the reason why this time entrusted the matter of pig raising to the nursing home.

First, the situation that Zuo Shengyuan just said does exist.

It is really difficult for an old soldier who was born poor and has worked hard for most of his life to adapt to the leisurely life of worry-free food and clothing in a short period of time.

Last winter alone, four or five hundred veterans were "gone" one after another.

Nearly 1,000 other veterans are bedridden one after another.

Xu Yi also ordered his conscience to secretly investigate the matter.

However.

Investigations come and investigations go.

There is no problem in the management of the nursing home, in terms of diet and daily life, or in terms of serving doctors.

Ultimately.

It's nothing more than the loosening of the tight string in my heart.

Or it can be understood that you can't find your own position.

The reason why Xu Yi limited pig breeding to a maximum of three per person.

On the one hand, it is to ensure that the veterans regain their position.

On the other hand, it ensures that the pawn is not overworked.

Second, it is considered from the cost aspect.

If a pig farm is built outside the city, it is necessary to acquire land, build it, and recruit long-term workers.

In this way, it will inevitably greatly increase the financial burden of the Yan Palace.

The cost of land acquisition and construction is not mentioned for the time being.

The cost of long-term labor alone is a significant expense.

If the normal market price is used for short-term work, 80 cents per day.

Half a year requires 14,400 wen, or 14 taels and 44 yuan.

And based on today's pig prices, 30 wen 4 taels of pork, 120 wen a pound of pork.

A piglet can weigh up to 130 catties in half a year.

Inside the removal. dirt, blood, dirt, etc.

The weight of half a pig is basically around fifty catties.

Calculated at fifty catties, half a pig is about 6,000 wen, that is, six taels of silver.

Ultimately.

No matter how you calculate it, it's a win-win.

But it doesn't work.

There are some things that Xu Yi can't say, and they are too detailed.

can only hope that one day Zuo Shengyuan will comprehend it on his own.

Inside the horse house.

Xu Yi paused slightly, and then commanded, "In addition."

"If there is a pig breeder among the old strokes, you can match two servants and raise a few additional breeding pigs."

"If there are no pig breeders, then a few pig breeders will be found within a radius of 50 miles from various places to raise pig breeders."

"The number of breeding pigs in each residential home should not be less than 50."

Compared with the piglets that have been born for three or five days from all over the world.

Self-production and self-sale are undoubtedly more cost-effective.

Zuo Shengyuan heard the words and reflexively looked like a straight face.

Then he bowed and saluted, "Slave and maid obey!"

Xu Yi nodded slightly, then got up and walked towards the rest room.

"Today's purified piglets, observe for three or five days."

"If there is no problem, you can take it back to the nursing home."

"In the future, if there are any more piglets, they will be sent to the nursing home along with the drinks needed for purification."

In front of the main gate of the horse house, Xu Yi gave a careful advice, and then signaled that Zuo Shengyuan did not need to send it again.

"The slave and maid send off the prince."

Seeing this, Zuo Shengyuan stopped in front of the main entrance of the stable, and bowed deeply again to Xu Yi.

However.

Xu Yi and Zuo Shengyuan did not expect it.

A few days later.

There are hundreds of physically tough veterans in the Fuyang City Nursing Home.

In order to compete for a hundred little piglets, he staged an all-out martial arts.

But the good thing is.

There were no casualties during the all-armed exercise.

After this incident.

Xu Yi made a royal decree.

Directly changed the number of up to three heads per person in the Fuyang Nursing Home to a maximum of two heads per person.

Time.

The old soldiers in the nursing home all regretted that their intestines were blue.

On the other hand, nursing homes in various places have taken warning.

Afterward.

In Xu Yi's secret scheme.

The Fuyang City Residential Care Institute "found another shortcut" and vigorously raised breeding pigs.

As a result, the price of breeding pigs in the general nursing institute has always remained high, ranking first in the country.

......

......

It's over.

Outside the horse house of King Yan's mansion.

It's still early.

Xu Yi rarely wandered leisurely in the Yanwang Mansion.

Since its inauguration.

In addition to the first time I arrived at the Yanwang Mansion, I spent several hours carefully visiting this mansion covering an area of more than 2,200 acres.

In the rest of the time, Xu Yi's activity trajectory always kept going back and forth between the Carrier Hall, the Changchun Palace, and the East Three Institutes.

It's rare to have such a leisurely time.

Correct.

All the way.

Xu Yi is sightseeing.

But the heart has drifted to Nuqi City, which is still in ruins.

Unconsciously.

An hour is near.

And Xu Yi also unknowingly walked outside the carrier hall.

Xu Yi calmed down slightly, and then walked towards the main hall of the carrier hall without stopping.

One of its main halls carries the main hall.

I heard several slightly fierce arguments wafting from the study in the side hall.

And the focus of the dispute is not surprisingly the word "Yan Shang".

Or rather.

What really caused disagreement between Yang Xian'an, Zhu Zongting, Song Yuanfu, Fan Chongxian, and Wang Wenqing was the meaning of the word "Yan Shang", and even interests.

Dozens of breaths later.

Xu Yi walked unhurriedly to the study of the side hall with a wide opening.

With the arrival of Xu Yi.

The red-faced and red-eared five people arguing in the side hall instantly fell silent.

"We will meet the prince."

Yang Xian'an and Zhu Zongting quickly got up and bowed deeply.

"Sit."

Xu Yi casually crossed the threshold and walked behind the bookcase.

After the five of them were seated again.

Xu Yi sat upright on the Taishi chair, looking at the five people in front of him calmly.

"Have you finished reading both volumes?"

Xu Yiman asked calmly.

"Go back to the prince."

"I've read it all."

Yang Xian'an, Zhu Zongting and other five people replied in unison.

"What do you think of the new official story?"

Xu Yi nodded slightly and asked again.

"Go back to the prince."

Yang Xian'an stood up and saluted, "The new official road is beneficial to the people, business, and the army."

"There is no objection to the new official road."

The so-called benefit to the people, that is, after the construction of the new official road, all towns and villages along the way can walk on the side of the new official road for free.

In turn, it greatly saves the cost and time from villages and towns to the city.

As a result, the logistics such as vegetables, fresh fruits, and grains have been promoted to the city.

The so-called businessmen are good for businessmen, and after the construction of the new official road, foreign businessmen can pay a certain fee and then drive into the new official road.

In turn, the transportation and storage costs of goods are greatly saved.

As a result, more merchants brought goods into Yan from outside.

The so-called Li Army, that is, after the construction of the new crown road, if there is a war.

New official roads can be closed, and businessmen and civilians are strictly prohibited from entering the new official roads.

So as to achieve the purpose of a fast march.

Furthermore.

The post station system can be reconstructed by using the new official road.

And the new post stations set up along the way can provide a certain degree of convenience to businessmen and civilians along the way.

Such as providing accommodation, food, forage, etc.

Of course.

Because the new official road is equipped with guardrails and other objects on both sides.

And there are villagers along the way from time to time to patrol.

Once a businessman steps into the new official road, he is not allowed to enter and exit the new official road at will, except for the fixed entrances and exits.

Once discovered, unauthorized entry and exit of the new official road.

shall be fined 10% of the total value of the goods, and shall be expelled from the new official road, and shall not be allowed to re-enter for three years.

If the guardrail of the new official road is damaged, the price will be clearly marked as 300 taels per zhang, and you will face imprisonment.

In order to ensure the enthusiasm of the villagers along the way, if the report is true, the villagers along the route will be rewarded with at least three taels of silver.

That's why.

Therefore, the convenience provided by the new official road and the new post station is clearly marked at twice the usual market price.

So as to achieve the purpose of subsidizing the military.

All of these are stated in the blue account book written by Xu Yi.

So.

Xu Yi really can't think of any objections that people will have with the new official road.

Inside the study room of the side hall of the carrier hall.

Xu Yi nodded slightly and motioned for Yang Xian'an to sit down.

Then he looked at Zhu Zongting, Fan Chongxian and the other four and asked, "What about you?"

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

Zhu Zongting and Fan Chongxian all surrendered their hands when they heard this.

Xu Yi nodded slightly and said, "That is the case, after the whole army has a big competition."

"It's up to Xian'an to take the lead."

"The Zong Court and the Lord of the Fan Family cooperate with the families of Shanggu County."

"The Song family traveled in collaboration with other countries

business, explain the new official way."

"If the traveling merchant is willing to contribute money and efforts, he can be given certain preferential treatment."

"Tarzan cooperates with the city governments of Upper Valley County."

As soon as this statement came out.

Yang Xian'an, Zhu Zongting and the other five people all had straight faces, and said in unison: "The ministers obey the order!"

Xu Yi paused slightly, and then added again: "The matter of the new official road is very important."

"Remember that you have to think twice about everything."

"Besides."

"The manpower, material resources, and energy consumed by the new official road should not be underestimated."

"During the implementation period, it is necessary to strictly abide by the words of the new official road."

"If you are unsure, you can discuss it with the five of you."

"If you still can't decide, you can find a lonely one."

"Another."

"During the construction of the new official road, anyone who fills his own pockets and neglects his duties must be reported to the orphan as soon as possible."

"Lone likes this the most."

Finally, in conclusion.

The corners of Xu Yi's mouth rose slightly, revealing an incomprehensible smile.

Seeing this, Yang Xian'an and Wang Wenqing couldn't help but think of those people who filled their pockets, neglected their duties, and colluded with officials and businessmen during the disaster relief period in Guanzhong.

And the fate of those people is all slashing.

Deliberately greedy Unclean. Accept. The proceeds of the bribes, along with the wealth earned by the efforts of one or even several generations of family members, go to the relief funds.

"Obey!"

Yang Xian'an, Wang Wenqing, Zhu Zongting, Fan Chongxian, Song Yuanfu looked at the meaning of the smile on the corner of Xu Yi's mouth.

All of them are cold.

Such as Zhu Zongting, Fan Chongxian, and Song Yuanfu.

Although he has never seen Xu Yi's punishment methods for enriching his own pockets and dereliction of duty.

But more or less from the intelligence or from the mouth of others, I have heard that the master in front of him does not tolerate the slightest sand in his eyes, and he is going to raid the house and destroy the door at every turn.

Inside the study room of the side hall of the carrier hall.

Xu Yi waved his hand to signal that everyone did not need to be nervous.

Then he picked up the slightly thin blue account book with the word "Yan Shang" written on it.

He opened his mouth and asked, "What do you think of Yan Shang?"

Yang Xian'an and Zhu Zongting instantly turned different faces when they heard this.

And this is the focus of the dispute between the five people.

After counting the interest.

Wang Wenqing stood up and bowed, and then said with an extremely solemn face: "Please forgive the prince for his courage."

"Dare to ask the prince Xingyan businessman, but pave the way for the collection of commercial taxes in the future?"

As soon as this statement came out.

Yang Xian'an and Zhu Zongting looked at Xu Yi instantly.

As everyone knows.

The vassal had only three battalions of guards in his fiefdom.

There is no control over people's livelihood in the fiefdom.

So.

The mention of the three big words "business tax" here is tantamount to a conspiracy and a great rebellion.

But it doesn't work.

The five people present were all prosperous and lossy with Yan Wangfu.

And all five of them are smart people.

How can we not see the current trend of the dynasty?

That's why.

In the dispute of the party.

The focus of the dispute between the five has always been whether or not to impose a business tax.

It's not whether Xu Yi's move is a big rebellion.

And the five are divided into two factions.

Yang Xian'an and Wang Wenqing have always opposed the collection of commercial taxes.

Zhu Zongting, Fan Chongxian, and Song Yuanfu were supportive of the collection of commercial taxes.

Xu Yiwen didn't have the slightest difference when he heard this.

Back in last night's family dinner.

Xu Yi once had an open and honest talk with Yang Xian'an, Wang Wenqing and Zhu Zongting.

In its opinion.

If the goal of a faction is never clear, it will do more with less.

And the sooner you are open and honest.

The more conducive it is to "its profits".

If the head of the power is always vague and secretive.

How can it be clear where its power will eventually go?

As for Fan Chongxian and Song Yuanfu.

It has been since the day he took refuge in the Yanwang Mansion.

was labeled as "King of Swallows."

It can really be described as a win-win and a loss-making.

And so it goes.

Even if Xu Yi really said something "rebellious" in the study room of the side hall of this transport hall.

No one dared to spread his words.

And the reason why Wang Wenqing asked such a question today was nothing more than Xu Yi's secret instructions.

Ultimately.

When it comes to the new official road, Yan Shang cannot be avoided.

When it comes to Yan merchants, you can't avoid "commercial tax."