The Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang was born, and my immortal identity was exposed

Chapter 134 Empty Glove White Wolf (Please recommend tickets, thank you!!!)

The ideas that Jiang Sheng gave Ying Zheng were all deeply remembered in Ying Zheng's heart.

Especially this expressway, it can be said to be extremely important to Daqin.

Once it is completed, it will connect all parts of Daqin, which will not only greatly promote the development of trade, but also ensure local stability.

Previously, because of the conquest of the Huns, the matter was shelved first.

After beating the Huns, Ying Zheng immediately arranged for people to do it.

Now more than ten days have passed, and outside Xianyang City, towards the desert, the prototype of the expressway has begun to appear.

At this time, Ying Zheng was sitting in the car, rushing towards the construction site.

Accompanying them were not only Fusu and others, but also some well-known merchants in Xianyang City.

These businessmen didn't know why Ying Zheng summoned them, they just felt terrified.

This is in Daqin, an era that emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce!

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen have the most humble status.

Even though they are rich, aren't they discriminated against everywhere?

Since Shang Yang's reform, the life of these businessmen has been really difficult.

Clothes made of silk are not allowed, and gorgeous cars are not allowed.

Once engaged in business, neither he nor his descendants can become officials in politics.

"Those who have meritorious service will show their glory, but those who have no merit will be rich but have nothing to do with prosperity."

This is the best portrayal of businessmen.

You can make money, you can make money, that is your ability.

Don't let you spend the money you earn, this is my rule!

Of course, it's a different matter if the money reaches the level of Wu Zhiluo and Ba Widow Qing.

But in general, the merchant class is the target of Yingzheng's suppression.

Now being summoned like this, who in this group can not panic?
When Ying Zheng and his party arrived at the construction site under the escort of the soldiers, a wide and smooth road immediately came into their sight.

The construction site in front of me is really in full swing, the foundation is compacted, the concrete is mixed, and the road is paved. The division of labor is clear and orderly.

And these construction workers are all prisoners. In order to repair the highway between Xianyang and the desert, Ying Zheng directly dispatched tens of thousands of prisoners.

"Is this road construction?" Someone exclaimed in a low voice.

"What is this shop? Why have you never seen it before?"

"Hiss! This road is so smooth and so solid?"

Shouts of exclamation came from the mouths of the businessmen behind Ying Zheng.

The expressway is now paved with concrete, so they have never seen it before.

It is obviously a fluid like silt, but after it solidifies, it is harder than a rock!
Someone stomped their feet secretly, and the touch made them secretly startled.

"What do you guys think of this road?" Ying Zheng stood at the front and asked loudly.

"Return to Your Majesty, this road is straight and wide, flat and firm, we have never seen such a road!"

"If the carriage is driving on it, I don't know how comfortable it will be!"

Ying Zheng laughed loudly and said: "It's natural, this thing was built by the immortal master, it's called a highway!"

"It turned out to be passed down by the immortal master, no wonder, no wonder!"

"It's really a wonder in the world, so amazing!"

"Your Majesty, may I ask why you called us here today?"

Some people sighed, while others secretly raised their voices and asked boldly.

These businessmen feel more and more uneasy.

This battle for road construction will cost a lot of money at first glance.

Ying Zheng summoned them here, not just to watch the road construction scene.

To be optimistic, they need to pay for road repairs.

From a pessimistic point of view, I am afraid that we should directly let them come over?
You must know that in Daqin, these businessmen are more likely to be sent to the frontier to engage in wasteland activities than ordinary people!
If Ying Zheng sees their displeasure and asks each of them to send a few people to build the road, isn't it impossible?
The most painful thing in a person's life is not that the money is not spent when the person dies.

It's not that the people are still alive and the money is gone.

This is the current situation of these businessmen. People are alive and the money is still there, but they are not allowed to spend it.

Not only do not give flowers, but also cut a wave of leeks from time to time.

Everyone felt bitter for a while, and only hoped that His Majesty would be merciful.

Ying Zheng sneered, seeing the small thoughts of these people.

"I plan to build this expressway from Xianyang directly to the desert!"

"Not only that, from now on, I will build more highways!"

"From Xianyang, to various counties and cities, directly to the whole world!"

The merchants were shocked. This is not cutting leeks. I am afraid that they are going to uproot them?
How much manpower, material and financial resources will be needed to build so many roads?
"This road was originally built by me to transport the army, but it can also be used by you on weekdays, but you have to pay some tolls. Are you willing?"

As soon as Ying Zheng's words came out, the big stone in everyone's heart fell to the ground.

Is this what you want to say?
"Of course I would!" One person excitedly said, "This road is so convenient, it can greatly shorten the transportation time of goods and reduce losses. It's just tolls, of course we are willing."

What this person said caused everyone present to nod in approval.

These are all well-known businessmen in Xianyang City. They are all doing big business, and they often have to travel to various places in Daqin.

These days, the biggest trouble in doing business is the transportation of goods.

A long distance will inevitably lead to loss during transportation.

What's more, every time a business travels, the people in the caravan eat horse chews, which is a cost.

Over time, these alone will cost a lot of money.

If it's a rainy season, the dirt road is almost invisible!

They can all see the magic of the highway under their feet.

It is flat and wide, and it must be convenient and fast to walk. It is the rainy season, so this road can be walked in any way.

In this way, the cost is greatly reduced.

It's just a little toll, and you pay it.

Unless the fee set by His Majesty is too high, then they can choose not to leave.

There is no loss left or right, so what if you agree to His Majesty now?

Ying Zheng was very satisfied with the reactions of these people, and continued:

"It's just that the road construction is a waste of money and people, and the immortal master doesn't allow me to collect corvees, so I can only find you."

Everyone's heart skipped a beat. Does this mean that they still need to contribute money and efforts?
"I intend to leave the matter of building roads to you!"

"Cement is what you need to build this road, and you will purchase it yourself; you will pay for the recruitment of manpower."

"Zhen will send someone to watch, this road must be built to meet my requirements!"

The merchants looked bitter, and what should come is still here.

"But!" Ying Zheng changed the subject, "I don't take your money for nothing!"

"For all roads built by you, after completion, 30% of the toll fee will be given to you every year for a period of [-] years!"

"Anyone who participates in road construction will not be charged a penny for tolls, and the tax will be halved for a period of 15 years!"

"Since this matter is for Da Qin, if there are outstanding performers, I may consider it and reward them with a knighthood!"

"Do you wish?"

(End of this chapter)