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Chapter 123 Giving advice

"What is the problem that the emperor is most worried about right now?" Jiang Jiao looked at him seriously.

"Well, it should be where the money comes from." Minghe stroked his smooth chin. Whether it was digging canals or providing disaster relief, or appeasing the people, the most important things were money and food.

Money is the most important thing. Food can be bought in other places that are not affected by the disaster. But where does the money come from?

“The work-for-relief program I’m talking about now has three advantages.

First, people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are now in need of disaster relief, and disaster relief requires food to survive.

If disaster victims are mobilized to repair the river, the people can be guaranteed to survive to the greatest extent possible.

Second, with the participation of disaster victims, there would be no shortage of manpower for river repair, and those who were originally required to perform corvée labor would no longer be needed. The money from river repair could be used to support disaster victims.

It not only solved the problem of money needed to repair the river, but also solved the problem of the victims.

Third, after the water from the south of the Yangtze River is transferred to the north, there will be no more flood disasters in the south, and there will be water in the north to irrigate the fertile fields. It can be said that this is a meritorious service for all generations.

However, this matter has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are obvious, but there are also disadvantages.

First of all, the disaster victims have already suffered severely and are in turmoil. Asking them to repair the river may cause a mutiny if the publicity is not appropriate.

So how to guide is a big premise.

Second, whether the officials in charge of water conservancy construction are capable and honest, whether the funds raised can reach the hands of the people, and whether the people can have enough food to eat after the water conservancy officials build the rivers.

This requires the establishment of a complete supervision mechanism to ensure the smooth progress of work.

Third, the price of grain. As these two areas have been hit by disasters, the price of grain will inevitably rise. As the imperial court, we must control the increase in grain prices, and it cannot be too large.

Severely crack down on merchants hoarding grain and selling it at high prices. ………”

Jiang Jiao made several points in a row, and Ming He's eyes lit up as he listened.

"My beloved concubine is really a timely help to me. So many ministers in the court are at a loss for ideas. I didn't expect my beloved concubine to be so knowledgeable and talented."

Ming He really didn't expect Jiang Jiao to give him such a big surprise. He was so excited that he wanted to hug Jiang Jiao and kiss her.

Noticing Ming He's increasingly excited look, Jiang Jiao quickly took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, let's eat quickly. The food is getting cold. Let's talk after we finish eating."

"Oh, okay, okay, let's eat. " Minghe sighed in his heart at this time. With a wife like this, what else could a husband ask for?

He then pulled Jiang Jiao to eat a sticky meal and continued to struggle.

The next morning

The ministers in the court looked at His Majesty today and seemed to be in a much better mood. They didn't curse during the meeting.

Minghe cursed people without using any dirty words, but he made them feel ashamed. In modern times, he would be called a poisonous tongue.

For example, reading books by sages will not necessarily make people smarter. Just look at yourself and you will know.

Who understands? Who understands? He really pokes people in the lungs. At this time, an old man was almost killed on the spot.

For example, if you ask me to make decisions on such small matters, are your brains just for show?

Also, there have been too many messy memorials recently, and they all have to be sent back for rewriting.

Back to the topic

Ming He looked at the ministers in the court and asked, "Regarding the disaster in the south and north of the Yangtze River, do you have any solutions?"

The ministers looked at each other, no one wanted to be the first to stand out. At this time, a young man stood up. He was tall and slender, with a handsome face. He was dressed in a red official robe, which made him look like a jade crown and heroic.

"I think we should build a canal to completely solve the flood problem in the south of the Yangtze River. We can divert the water from the south of the Yangtze River to the north to irrigate the farmland, which can kill two birds with one stone."

This is Xu Keming from the Xu family. He is the eldest son of Xu Xingzhi. He is currently a member of the Imperial Academy. He was the top scholar last year. He is also Minghe's cousin.

Yesterday, after Jiang Jiao left, Ming He summoned Xu Keming to the palace to discuss matters. There were not many people available in the court, and most of them were from aristocratic families.

The rulers of feudal society have always been these noble families, and the Ming family is also the largest noble family in the world.

In order to cultivate his own power in the court, it is necessary to promote some new people. Being an emperor does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.

Therefore, it is the time to promote his confidants while taking advantage of the major reshuffle regarding Prince Anping’s matter.

Xu Keming is a young and talented man. Ming He intends to entrust this important task to him.

Although Xu Keming has the support of the Xu family, promotion also depends on merit. Xu Keming, who has just entered the officialdom, naturally has no outstanding achievements.

Last night, the two of them discussed until midnight before Xu Keming went home. Today's morning court session was his time to show off.

There were naturally many people who opposed Xu Keming in the court. Xu Keming argued with the scholars with solid reasons and arguments, and the ministers who were successfully refuted were speechless.

Minghe saw that the time was ripe, so he decided to appoint Xu Keming as the imperial commissioner to be in charge of this matter.

Everything is going on as usual.

Days passed by, but they didn't expect that there would be a mess waiting for them.

At this time, Xu Keming was arguing with the people from the Ministry of Revenue.

"Oh, Master Xu. You also know that the treasury is empty. Our Ministry of Revenue really can't come up with that much silver."

Xu Keming suppressed his anger, not showing it on his face. "In that case, I'll take my leave."

Return to the palace.

Xu Keming came to apologize, and Jiang Jiao was there too.

Jiang Jiao originally came to check in every few days to show her concern, after all, Ming He was really busy recently. She wanted to improve her impression, so she had to come in person.

It happened that Xu Keming was having an audience with the emperor, so Jiang Jiao had to hide behind a screen.

"Here you are. Are things not going well?" Ming He knew from Xu Keming's expression that things were not going so smoothly.

He knew that the treasury was empty, as they had just experienced a major epidemic and suppressed the rebellion of Prince Anping. This was a time of transition.

It is normal that the Ministry of Revenue cannot come up with the money.

Xu Keming felt very guilty: "I have failed your majesty's trust."

Ming He sighed: "Get up. I know. It's really hard to deal with. It's not your fault."

Xu Keming looked up at Ming He and chose his words carefully: "I wonder which expert gave Your Majesty the idea of ​​building water conservancy projects? Why not ask him for advice?"

When His Majesty mentioned this matter to him before, Xu Keming felt that this person was of great talent.

Ming He didn't expect Xu Keming to say that. He chuckled, "My beloved, did you hear that? Little Master Xu wants to ask you for advice."

Xu Keming was shocked. My beloved concubine?

Jiang Jiao was called and had to come out from behind the screen.

"Hello, Lord Xu."

Xu Keming bowed quickly and said, "I greet Her Majesty Liang Fei."

Jiang Jiao: "No need to be polite."

Ming He: "My beloved concubine, since Lord Xu has asked, why don't you also tell me your opinion?"

Jiang Jiao rolled her eyes in her heart, knowing that she was being used as a tool. Humph: "I do have some humble opinions."