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Imperial Discussion,

In the Taihe Palace,

Dugu Cao's expression was calm, and he cooperated with some people with ulterior motives in the court to continue singing yesterday's scene.

didn't wait for these people to speak, and took the initiative to pick out the words,

"Yesterday, the Southern Patrol Town Governor was going to build a dam, what do you Aiqing think?"

Before the words fell, several ministers in the court were stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to look at the other people, but they all held back.

At this time, there were other unknown courtiers who stepped forward and saluted,

"Queen Qiyu, the construction of the dam is very costly, and it is really unbearable."

"Yes, 30,000 taels of silver, the treasury can't support it, where can so many taels of silver come from?"

"The Southern Patrol Town Governor has already spent 10 million taels of silver on this southern tour for disaster relief, and it is unimaginable to build such a dam again."

However, some officials did not agree with such a statement, and retorted,

"The Southern Patrol Town Governor spent a lot of money on this southern tour for disaster relief, but it was not spent on himself."

"The three southern provinces now have an orderly atmosphere, in addition to Wanchuan Province, the other two provinces have even started the first autumn planting of the year, and will soon be self-sufficient."

"It is an indisputable fact that the luck of the south has rebounded."

An official from the Ministry of Rites also stepped forward,

"No one can erase the merits of the Southern Patrol Town Governor, but the construction of the dam still can't be rushed."

"This dam is not false in helping the southern water patients, but there is also reason to wonder whether the construction of this dam by the Southern Patrol Town Governor is suspected of self-inflicted credit."

"After all, building a dam is not a trivial matter."

Many officials also echoed the rhetoric.

After hearing about this yesterday, everyone only thought it was ridiculous.

Now I didn't expect the queen to bring up the old matter again, so I could only try my best to persuade her.

Dugu Cao looked at the ministers in the court and whispered, his eyes were meaningful, and he immediately turned his gaze to Zeng Wanlian, the head of the household.

"Zeng Aiqing, regarding the construction of the dam, what is the solution to the Southern Patrol Town Governor?" 、

"After all, 30,000 taels of silver will consume the taxes of the Great Jin Dynasty for five years."

"The imperial court simply can't afford it."

Zeng Wanlian's face changed, and he faintly felt in his heart that things seemed to be a little out of control.

The donation method of the Southern Patrol Town Governor Division should have been best proposed by the Ministry of Industry.

But now the queen took the initiative to mention him.

Could it be that the queen mother already knew?

Although there were many thoughts in his heart, Zeng Wanlian still stepped forward and saluted,

"Queen Qiyu, yesterday there was news from the Southern Patrol Town Governor, saying that you can use the method of donating silver."

Although the discussion in the court was extremely suppressed, it was also a little noisy.

But Dugu Cao didn't stop it, but looked at the courtiers below and took in their reactions, as if he was watching a play.

"Donate money?"

"What does that mean?"

As soon as Zeng Wanlian's words came out, the faces of all the courtiers changed, and they were talking softly to each other,

"Do you want me to wait for the donation of silver?"

"Is the Southern Patrol Town Governor crazy? 30,000 taels, who can donate so much silver? ”

"It's just wishful thinking."

……

After the courtiers discussed for a while, Dugu Cao spoke, "Lord Zeng, what is the silver donation method?" Let's talk about it in detail. ”

Zeng Wanlian bowed and said, "Yes." ”

"Osan County has had a tradition of sacrificing to the dragon god since ancient times, and it was only a simple sacrifice before, but a large-scale sacrifice began twelve years ago."

"But now the dragon god has been suppressed by Wenchang Monument."

"If the dam is completed, it can help the three southern provinces to adjust the wind and rain smoothly, and no longer worry about flooding."

"For this meritorious thing, the sacrificial tradition of Osan County must not be abandoned."

"Therefore, the Nanxun Town Governor will engrave the name and surname of the silver donor on each dam stone, and in the future, Wushan County will be sacrificed, and these silver donors can also enjoy the blessings of luck."

As soon as he finished speaking, the court instantly fell silent.

The breathing of all the courtiers obviously stopped, and even if they could feel the entire Taihe Palace, they seemed to be filled with an impetuous atmosphere.

These courtiers looked at Zeng Wanlian one after another, full of eagerness.

It's a matter of luck.

How much silver do I have to donate to get a dam stone!?

The corners of Dugu Cao's mouth seemed to be smiling, looking at just one silver donation method, which stirred everyone's hearts to sway.

In my heart, I became more and more curious about Li Changan, who came up with this method.

She has been keeping an eye on the disaster relief in the south.

If it weren't for Li Chang'an's determination of the general direction of disaster relief and at the same time sorting out the farming in the south, it would have taken a very heavy weight.

How could those who had been in the officialdom for so many years be willing to let him sit in the position of pacification envoy?

In the process of disaster relief in the south, what Li Changan did was really appalling, and the effect was surprisingly good.

Such a talent, if it can be grasped in his hands, may be an important chess piece against these courtiers in the future.

She opened her mouth softly and asked the question that all the courtiers wanted to know, "Zeng Aiqing, how to donate this silver donation method?" ”

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zeng Wanlian.

Zeng Wanlian paused and said respectfully, "The Southern Patrol Town Governor gave a suggestion, one hundred taels of silver, and a dam building stone. ”

The entire Taihe Hall seemed to have a slight vibration.

Everyone's minds suddenly came alive.

One or two hundred damming stones?

To have a relationship with Wendao's luck, it only takes one hundred taels of silver, and it is completely a profitable deal.

The money must be donated, and their names must be engraved, and all the children of the family must have it.

The breathing of the court officials became short, and everyone was depressed.

I didn't dare to directly compete for the quota of donating silver in the court, and after the dynasty was dispersed, I must go to the household department and grab a few more damming stones.

I'm afraid that those families have already booked hundreds or even thousands of yuan.

I am even more afraid that this donation of silver is not only within the imperial court.

Once it faces the entire Dajin, how many places will be left in the hands at that time?

Dugu Cao took in everyone's reactions, and then asked,

"This method of donating silver is very good, I don't know who came up with it?"

At this moment, Zeng Wanlian's eyes changed instantly, but he quickly covered it up, "Queen Qiyu, this method is what Li Changan, the loyal and brave uncle, thinks." ”

"The construction of the dam was also proposed by Zhong Yongbo."

The court suddenly couldn't hold back any longer.

The courtiers couldn't help but exclaim, "It's him!?" ”

"How could it be him?"

"How talented is this son?"

A smile appeared on Dugu Cao's expressionless face, which eased her cold temperament a little, "Uncle Zhong Yong is indeed talented. ”

"I don't think it's as good as telling the world that anyone who has the heart to contribute to disaster relief in the south can donate silver."

"What does Zeng Aiqing think?"

The faces of the ministers in the court changed.

The last thing you want to see finally happens.

Originally, this matter could be digested and resolved in the capital.

Now we want to make such benefits known to the world.

In this way, how much more can they get?

Zeng Wanlian didn't know how many times he was surprised by the change of color today.

Everything was clearly planned, but everything didn't feel right.

He could only bite the bullet and continue the queen's words,

"Queen Qiyu, Uncle Zhong Yong also said the same."

"He said that after the dam is completed, it will be called the Wushan Wanzhong Dam!"

"Take the unity of all people, and help the meaning of Wushan."

Dugu Cao smiled and nodded, "Yes, Uncle Zhong Yong is very smart and has a heart for the people, which is commendable." ”

"Let's settle this matter, draw up the charter as soon as possible, and don't miss the fortification of the Osan Wanzhong Dam."

"The old minister obeys." Zeng Wanlian said respectfully.

……

After the dispersal of the dynasty,

Dugu Cao returned to the imperial study, took off his clothes, sat behind the screen in white, and rarely ate a piece of Bazhen cake.

There was a faint smile on the face of the non-powdered delicacy.

The play must be sung.

The more inferior the play, the more it tests the patience and bottom line of the listeners.

A considerable part of the court is just stupid, led by the nose, and they don't know yet.

"These old ministers who should have returned to their hometowns are wishful thinking......

……

Zeng Wanlian returned to the Yamen of the Household Department, and after a short time, the other five Shangshu also came in a hurry.

"What's going on today?"

"Even though things have been going according to our expectations, there is always a strange feeling that is indescribable."

Zeng Wanlian's brows furrowed slightly, "Today, the queen mother has repeatedly disrupted your and my arrangement. ”

"Not only did I take the initiative to mention this matter, but I also picked Li Changan out."

Gu Shihong, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, nodded and said, "Yes, this matter should have been hidden from Li Changan's name." ”

"And to tell the world is what you and I want, to use this to control the courtiers, but it was pointed out by the queen."

"It's really uncomfortable."

"It's like a fish in your throat."

The rest of the crowd nodded lightly,

"In today's play, it is clear that only one courtier needs to bring it up at random, and you and I can take advantage of the situation to solve this matter and live behind the scenes."

"But because of the queen's words, I had to stand in front of the stage."

The six of them looked at each other, and they all saw a trace of worry in each other's eyes.

"The queen mother knows a lot of secrets, and even there are people in the Southern Patrol Town's Governor's Division."

"In this way, the news that Li Changan is going to set up a division and open up many official positions is probably impossible to hide."