Please, let me be a fool

It has always been in the deep palace.

But unexpectedly can see such a long-term vision.

His Majesty's thoughts have indeed exceeded his limits!

However, shock is shock.

Song Gongwen also felt that the amount of the project was too large and it would cost too much money.

He is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, so he naturally knows the current situation of the Ministry of Household Affairs. If the Grand Canal is dug, the treasury will be unable to make ends meet.

Therefore, I feel that Zhang Zhengming's opinion is extremely true and wise, it is best to take it slow, and there will be no problems.

"I have already decided on this matter. The Grand Canal must be opened."

But Wei Yunyi gave up and continued: "And it has to be completed within ten years. It definitely won't work in stages. If you want to do it, you will do it together. As for the issue of payment, I don't care, you guys will deal with it."

Just kidding, if you really do it in several steps, wouldn't your plan to ruin your luck be ruined?Firmly disagree.

Excavating the Grand Canal is an extremely arduous project, if it is not for this point.

He will not choose this plan.

And the payment thing...

I am the emperor and the son of heaven, if I have to think about and do this kind of thing myself, what do these ministers do?

The emperor only needs to ask the question, and the solution will be directly handed over to

Immediately, he thought about it, and continued: "In addition to the Grand Canal, I also need to use the capital as the standard to practice a straight road leading to the northern border. I know that this road must first be strong and durable, and at the same time it must be wide. Eight carriages abreast."

"The grassland is powerful now, and the Eighteen Divisions are ambitious. With this straight road, in the future when there is another war in the northern border, our Great Wei Army will be able to reinforce the northern border as quickly as possible from this straight road. Call Wei Zhidao!"

Say so.

But Wei Yunyi knew very well that the construction of Wei Zhidao was very troublesome and would take a long time.

Even if it is completed, it does not have to be used in the military.

Why don't you let it go?

Just treat it as a useless spectacle, the main purpose is to ruin luck!

what?

In addition to the Grand Canal, but also to build a straight road?

After everyone heard the words, they were shocked immediately, a little unbelievable.

A canal project, I am afraid that the imperial court will be hollowed out, and another straight road will come...

Can that hold up?

"His Majesty."

At this time, even Zhang Zhengming couldn't sit still any longer, and stood up directly, wanting to say something.

But suddenly he saw that the student Song Gongwen gave him a wink.

Immediately, he retreated.

Although I have doubts in my heart.

You can think about it, you have to trust your own student.

But Wei Yunyi gave up, and immediately said: "These two plans are the national policy set by me, and they must be carried out no matter what. Where are the people from the Ministry of Industry?"

"Your Majesty is here." Hearing His Majesty's call, Minister of the Ministry of Industry trembled in his heart, and then said: "Please give orders, Your Majesty."

There are five great scholars in the cabinet, each of whom is concurrently in charge of the five ministries of the imperial court.

As for there is no minister who has not entered the cabinet.

It is the Minister of the Ministry of punishment.

Therefore, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is naturally among them.

"Wu Aiqing, let the Ministry of Industry take full responsibility for these two projects." Wei Yunyi said: "But as I said, this is a national policy and must not be sloppy. Look at the Ministry of Industry, who can take on this important task , lead these two projects?"

The minister of the Ministry of Industry is in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, and generally does not participate in specific national construction.

At most, it is a name, and then let the people under him execute and deal with it.

Therefore, Wu Shangshu had no opinion after hearing the words.

In the Ministry of Industry, he also thought of a few candidates, but he didn't know what to do.

Especially Wei Yunyi's solemn tone.

Let him know in his heart that His Majesty obviously attaches great importance to this matter.

Because Wu Shangshu knew very well that if something happened to the canals and rivers that were built.

As a Shangshu myself, I'm afraid I'm going to make it to the top.

in this way.

It made him extremely entangled.

As for the other bachelors, knowing that His Majesty could not be persuaded, they lowered their heads and thought.

"Your Majesty." But at this time, after thinking about it, Song Gongwen took a deep breath and continued, "I have someone to choose from here, and he definitely meets His Majesty's requirements."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Hearing this, Wei Yunyi immediately became interested.

He clearly remembered that his father-in-law was not very popular.

Do you even know someone in this field?

"It's Master Taifu's nephew, Zhang Yingxing!"

Song Gongwen said: "I have known Zhang Yingxing for many years. Although he has no fame, he is quite talented. For many years, he has traveled all over the mountains and rivers of our great Wei Dynasty. He knows the terrain very well. Let him be in charge of supervising the construction The canal and the straight road, there must be no problem."

After finishing speaking, he lowered his head directly, feeling a little flustered in his heart.

Because of Zhang Yingxing's talent, he only mentioned it in the other party's mouth.

As for how exactly, I don't know.

Therefore, Song Gongwen took a great risk in recommending him at this moment.

However, he felt that since the other party could think of His Majesty together, he must have good vision, and maybe he would be able to do it?

Just right, isn't Wu Shangshu from the Ministry of Industry recommended by no one?

But Song Gongwen just said this.

All the great scholars present were startled, and then turned their heads to the master.

As for Zhang Zhengming, there was also a bit of surprise in his expression. He didn't expect that the other party would recommend his nephew, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Wei Yunyi frowned, because in his impression, this person didn't seem to exist, and he couldn't find any relevant memories.

Immediately, he said, "Teacher, are you serious about what the head of state said?"

Since it is Taifu's nephew.

Of course you have to ask yourself.

Especially Wei Yunyi, who actually didn't believe what the old man said.

Your own ability is just that, and you are still a person who reads, how did you know this?

Therefore, he trusted Taifu even more.

"This..."

Zhang Zhengming originally wanted to say that his nephew actually didn't have much talent.

But when I saw Song Gongwen's recommendation, I remembered that before, the other party said that I need to know more about my nephew.

Thinking about it, should I give Ying Xing a chance?

What if it is done?

in this way.

It can be regarded as a wish of my nephew.

At this point in his thoughts, Zhang Zhengming nodded and said: "Master Song's words are true. Although my nephew doesn't care much about studying, I also believe that he is talented in this regard. His Majesty can let him try, if not, he can be replaced."

If my nephew fails to do so, my reputation is nothing, but it must not damage His Majesty's wisdom.

In particular, he is also very clear that the impact of these two projects is very large.

That's why I said, let my nephew try it.

And what about Wei Yunyi?

After hearing this, he fell into deep thought.

Zhang Zhengming is a good minister who is dedicated to serving the country and the people.

If you switch to other things, you can do it the other way around.

But now, it must be followed.

Bad luck is bad luck.

But these two projects have far-reaching impacts, and they must be done in Mingjun's way.

"That's good." Immediately, Wei Yunyi nodded, and then said: "Let this person give it a try, and order him to temporarily serve as the supervisor of the canal and until the construction, as the minister of the Ministry of Communications. If this person really does That's right, let him officially take up this position."

Supervising envoys is a very general official position, with powers ranging from large to small.

But the Grand Canal and Wei Zhidao are what he attaches great importance to.

Therefore, corresponding powers must be given.

And the minister of the Ministry of Works is the best choice.

"Yes!"

Below, all the great scholars bowed slightly.

They know that they cannot be persuaded in this regard.

Now His Majesty is arbitrary and will not listen to anything, so they can only continue.

It's just that all the people present looked at Song Gongwen, because these two projects required too much money.

In this way, the pressure came to him.

"Now that this matter has been confirmed, the next thing is about the collection of corvee." Wei Yunyi said.

"Your Majesty, it is very simple to enlist corvée." At this time, Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up immediately, and said immediately: "My great Wei has just won the battle against Gaoyang Kingdom. If the corvée is to be conscripted, it will be fine from Gaoyang Kingdom. One hundred thousand corvée is not a problem at all."

Gaoyang State is not as powerful as Great Wei, and its population is not as good.

But there are also tens of millions.

Collecting corvee from this place is definitely the best choice.

In addition, the country has been destroyed, no matter whether it is emotional or reasonable, it can be said.

Even Zhang Zhengming and Song Gongwen couldn't help nodding after hearing this sentence.

"no!"

But at this time, Wei Yunyi directly refused, and immediately said: "Let's not talk about recruiting corvees in Gaoyang. It will take a lot of time and effort, and it will delay the process. Even if they can be recruited, there will be many problems. For example, the people of Gaoyang For me, Great Wei, because of the destruction of the country, I must have a grudge, so I can't."

This sentence made everyone present stunned.

But at this time, Wei Yunyi smiled and continued: "If you want to conquer, use my own people."

"But Your Majesty, the excavation of the Grand Canal and the construction of straight roads will require at least hundreds of thousands of corvees. Especially if it is completed in a short period of time, it may reach a million. If this is the case, the people will definitely complain." Minister of the Ministry of Industry immediately opened the mouth.

The Ministry of Industry, because it has to practice many projects, uses more corvees than the Ministry of War.

On this, nature has the most say!

And corvee.

Whatever you do is free.

It’s okay if there are only tens of thousands of people, but if there are millions, it will be a big deal if there is a riot.