Regardless of the attitude of these ministers, this canal must be built.

Zhao Changqing insisted that they did not understand the shortcomings of building the canal.

But he didn't expect that these people standing in the Xuanzheng Hall at this moment were all first-class people in the world.

When he said that he was going to build the canal, they had already thought about all the pros and cons, but no matter how they thought about it, they found that the pros outweighed the disadvantages.

Cheating is preferred.

It's nothing more than building a canal that costs people and money.

But the current Wei State, in less than half a year, seems to have changed color, and it is already a rich country and a strong people.

Moreover, now that the emperor's influence among the people has reached a level that has never been seen before or since, with the support of this super faith, will it still be a problem to lose money and labor?

Now the common people all over the world feel that only by following the current emperor of the Great Wei State can they have a good life.

When an individual's influence can influence a country, then the country is either better or worse.

Obviously, in everyone's mind, the country is currently thriving, no matter how you look at it.

After talking about the cons, I am talking about the advantages.

Zhao Changqing's plan has been made clear.

It is to build an artificial river that has never been seen in the past and present in the north and south, which can not only drive the economy of some very poor areas in the north and south, but also connect the traffic between the north and the south, making it unimpeded, especially the Lingnan generation of regional changes.

After all, the poverty of Lingnan is trapped in the lack of transportation.

If the transportation is possible, it can also greatly change the folk customs of the Lingnan generation, and then deepen the education of consolidating the royal power.

In this way, it will indirectly strengthen the rule of the imperial court over the whole country.

The most important thing is to strengthen economic exchanges between the North and the South.

Moreover, the ministers also considered the fact that the capital would be moved in the near future.

Once the capital is moved to Luoyang, it means that the political center of the country will be completely shifted to the north.

Although this can promote the economic development of the north, the grain and grass most needed by the army guarding the Gyeonggi important land and frontier still rely on the support of some important towns in the south, but due to the limitations of land routes, after all, there are no high-rise buildings now, and there are still many mountain roads, which cannot meet the needs of the army in a timely and effective manner.

In this way, it is necessary to use Cao Yun.

The construction of the Grand Canal is tantamount to reassuring the officers and men of the whole army, and there will be no problem at all in the supply of grain and grass in the future.

From a political point of view, it will also strengthen its control over the politics of the north.

As for the southern generation, under the serious influence of the king's Taoist ideology, there will basically be no such thing as the dynasty losing control of it.

And so it goes.

No matter how you look at this matter, it is a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people.

But Zhao Changqing didn't think about it so much at all.

He's still obsessed with being able to make a lot of money.

After thinking about it, Zhao Changqing still couldn't understand why they would agree to this matter, since he couldn't figure it out, he simply didn't want to think about it, and said to them: "Your opinions are very pertinent, and I feel very reasonable after listening to them."

In this case, the construction of this canal must be done sooner rather than later, and I have decided that from now on, we must let all localities respond one after another, gather the people, and build the canal!"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers began to discuss again.

Because Zhuge Liang explained the matter very clearly just now.

Canals can be built, but not at this time.

The construction of canal fortifications in the cold winter is not guaranteed, and the people will freeze to death.

If this is spread, it will have a lot of negative effects on the imperial court.

But Zhuge Liang didn't take the lead in opposing it, and they were just talking about it, but they didn't dare to say in front of the emperor that the canal was being built was not good.

Zhao Changqing vaguely heard them muttering something in a whisper, so he said, "If you have anything to say, you don't have to hide it, it's okay to say it directly." ”

When the ministers heard this, they all kept silent.

No one wants to be the first bird.

When Zhao Changqing saw this, he snorted helplessly: "Just now I saw you chirping crookedly, but now I want you to say it, but you don't say it." Could it be that in the beginning of my dynasty, I was going to raise you waste?"

Rubbish?

To be honest, the emperor said this a bit too much.

But what to do?

They didn't dare to keep their mouths out.

In the end, seeing that everyone was silent, Zhao Changqing said to them again: "From now on, I will tell the world that I will build a canal in the north and south of the country, and notify the envoys and county guards in all places, so that they can use all possible manpower and material resources to assist me in building this canal." ”

When the ministers heard this, they said, "The ministers are in order." ”

Then he withdrew from the Xuanzheng Palace.

When he was about to leave the palace, the officials of the six ministries finally couldn't help but ask Zhuge Liang and said:

"Prime Minister, what do you say we should do about this? It's not a wise move to start construction in the cold winter!"

"Yes, Prime Minister, whenever there is a state fortification, there is never a saying that construction will start in winter, so how can I draw up a charter for the Ministry of Works?"

"Prime Minister, starting work in the cold winter will make the people complain!"

“”

Zhuge Liang smiled but said nothing.

He listened to everyone.

Very gratifying.

After all, these people in front of them are also sincerely dedicated to the country, know when to do what kind of things, and even know under what circumstances what kind of things will be more correct.

When everyone was almost finished, he said to everyone: "Don't panic, everyone, I know the doubts in your hearts. Imagine how much time it would take to build such a large canal with the efforts of the whole country?"

How much time?

Everyone was stunned.

In the end, an official from the Ministry of Industry answered the question, saying, "If the whole country is mobilized, it will take at least five years." ”

Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "That's right, and the manpower and material resources required will inevitably be very huge."

It is simply impossible for His Majesty to ask us to start work now, and since His Majesty has not given us an exact date, then why should we rush to do so?

Before the start of spring, we first prepare what we can prepare. Don't panic or be in a hurry.

In any case, there is no exact time for us to complete the construction, and we can guarantee that the canal will be completed while the country is functioning normally.

Our Majesty, however, is a wise man through the ages, presumably, he has already thought of everything, so he did not give us a date, so that we have to complete the project according to this date.

Moreover, His Majesty's purpose in saying that everyone will start work from now on is nothing more than to express how much His Majesty attaches importance to this matter, and since His Majesty attaches so much importance to it, then those of us who are courtiers naturally have to follow in His Majesty's footsteps. ”

As soon as these words came out, the ministers immediately flattered Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang only shook his head and smiled bitterly when he saw this, in order to relieve the helplessness in his heart.

What is Zhao Changqing thinking now?

He was wondering where to sleep tonight.

Empress?

The injury is not healed yet.

Chaise?

How do you do it with a big belly?

Concubine De?

Too young.

Thinking about it, it seems that there is only Concubine Shu.

It seems like it's been a long time since I've stayed at Concubine Shu's, right?

How can this be done, it must be evenly wet with rain and dew.

As for the concubine?

She was already very depressed in the palace.

Just now, a maid asked her, "Niangniang, do you think Your Majesty will come today?"

Wang Zhaojun shook his head when he heard this, and his heart was inexplicably painful.

(End of chapter)