I'm a marquis in Datang

He doesn't talk nonsense at will, so Li Yuan is not in a hurry, waiting for Du Qi to explain.

Du Qi said: "Your Majesty, if it is an ordinary road, it is the same as the previous official road. Then if the boy takes money, he will feel embarrassed and ashamed."

"The problem is that the journey from Chang'an to Lantian County will be a brand new official road."

"This is the responsibility of the craftsmen under the boy's command."

"This distance, whether it is thunder, rain or snow, can be walked through. The carriage can run at the fastest speed on the road, so there is no need to worry about it being very bumpy."

"That's why the kid plans to collect money. Because this journey will consume a lot of financial and material resources, as well as a lot of energy. Under such a premise, if you don't collect money, the kid will lose his pants. To pawn."

Du Qi continued: "Furthermore, this is only aimed at businessmen, not ordinary people, and has little impact."

Li Shentong sneered and said, "You, Du Erlang, are as rich as a country. Who doesn't know? It's no fun to pretend to be poor here. Even if you pay for road repairs, it's only 30 to [-] yuan, enough to repair this section of road."

"Hahaha…"

Du Qi laughed out loud.

In the laughter, there was a look of disdain.

There was a hint of disdain in the eyes that looked at Li Shentong.This trace of contempt immediately made Li Shentong jump. After all, he is also a clan member in the court, and he is also extremely prestigious in the court.

Seeing Du Qi's expression, Li Shentong couldn't suppress his anger, and said, "Du Erlang, what are you laughing at?"

Du Qi said: "Prince Huai'an, the reason why I am laughing is because you said that Chang'an County to Lantian County only needs 30 million yuan to repair it. How about this, you are not allowed to collect corvée, and you are not allowed to withhold money. I will arrange a shopkeeper to be in charge of the accounts, and you will take care of the road repair. I will pay 30 guan, and you will repair the road and overhaul it. You

how about? "

He looked at Li Shentong with cold eyes.

Even if the road is not built according to Du Qi's idea, 30 guan will not be enough to repair the road simply.After all, corvee is not collected, and a road is repaired, at least 50 guan.If the road is built according to Du Qi's standard, the consumption will be even greater.

Li Shentong is purely looking for a beating.

Du Qi would not save face for Li Shentong. After all, Li Shentong had been in charge before, but in the past, corvee was conscripted, but now it is not conscripted.

Li Shentong snorted and said, "Du Qi, tell me, according to your road construction plan, how much less is it?

"

Du Qidao: "At least 150 million yuan."

"hiss!"

In the imperial court, gasps were heard one after another.

All the family members of the imperial court, especially Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Li Yuanji and others, all looked at Du Qi in unison.

Because the number is too large.

150 million coins!

This is not a small amount. Even when the Tang Dynasty was first established, even the commercial taxes last year,

Not so much money.Du Qi said 150 million yuan in one breath.

When Li Shimin looked at Du Qi, there was a trace of worry in his eyes.Because Du Qi spoke like this, he felt a little outrageous, and even Li Shimin didn't believe it.

150 million passes per road!

is it possible?

Li Shimin was worried but didn't speak.

Li Jiancheng couldn't sit still.

This is a great opportunity.

Li Jiancheng stood up immediately, looked at Du Qi and said, "Du Qi, under the guise of building roads, you said that it costs 150 million yuan to build a road. I'm afraid you are crazy about money. You say so much for nothing but To make money, in order to earn money from merchants on the official road. It is very inappropriate for you to do this."

Li Yuanji also echoed: "That's right, Du Qi. You are not only an official of the court, but also a businessman. However, you shouldn't speak so loudly."

Li Shen said: "Du Qi, did you hear that? You are indeed smart, but you can't treat others as fools."

One by one kept opening their mouths.

People in the clan who belonged to the prince's line kept talking, saying that Du Qi was a lion.

No one believed Du Qi.

Everyone thought that Du Qi was talking nonsense.

Even though Li Yuan valued Du Qi, he still believed in Du Qi, but 150 million yuan was involved, which was so huge that Li Yuan actually didn't believe it.

However, Li Yuan was still patient, and said solemnly: "Erlang, tell me why it takes at least 150 million yuan to build a road."

"After all, there is also a budget in this court. And you have to be responsible for this project, and you have to do it according to your wishes. At least you have to explain the reason. If everyone disagrees and cannot be convinced, then your plan, It is also difficult to implement

. "

Li Yuan looked very wise.

With a bright smile on Du Qi's face, he said: "Your Majesty, I have some samples of road construction in my house. Please allow me to arrange someone to bring the samples, and ask Your Majesty to have a look."

"That's it!"

Li Yuan opened his mouth to answer.

Facts speak louder than words. Li Yuan believes that seeing is believing, so he has to take a look before speaking.

Du Qi immediately left the hall, called a little eunuch, and told the little eunuch to go out of the palace and tell the attendants waiting outside the imperial city

Liu Jian, let him return to Du's house immediately, and send the stone slab made of cement in the study to the palace.

After the arrangements were made, Du Qi returned to the Ganlu Hall.

At this time, everyone was waiting.

Even Li Yuan didn't speak, just waited quietly.People in the hall were discussing in private, talking about the road construction from Chang'an to Lantian County.After all, this is not a small matter, and Du Qi's conditions are really unacceptable.

Time passed little by little.

About half an hour later, a young eunuch entered, came to Du Qi's side, and said that the stone slabs had been delivered to him.

Due to the situation, Du Qi cheered up, stood up and saluted Li Yuan, saying: "Your Majesty, the minister's items have been delivered."

Li Yuan said: "Bring it in!"