[MTL] I Built a Territory in Ancient Times

Chapter 113

113. Chapter 113

This booklet shows that the people who made it are still very attentive, and I am afraid that people will not understand it. The geographical environment and climatic conditions of Xiqi Corridor are expounded. The current state of affairs and the future master plan, how much benefit is expected to be generated in the next ten or twenty years.

All in all, Ming Yu did his best to plan the next 20 years of Xiqi Corridor.

Although Prime Minister Wen had a general understanding of Ming Yu's plan, he still looked at it very seriously. He was a little dazzled, took out a pair of glasses and put it in front of him, looking carefully.

This was bestowed by the emperor. Besides the emperor, only Prime Minister Wen had this honor. The Manchu civil and military people are envious. I heard that this thing is also from the Western Regions, and King Duan presented it to His Majesty. When reading and recognizing characters, there is this aid to see clearly, and the eyes are not tired at all.

I don't know if there will be something called glasses. If Duan Wang can sell this thing, he has to prepare one.

Everyone's thoughts are different, some people read the booklet seriously, and some people are dismissive.

"What is written here?" Someone turned over and said impatiently. A foolish prince, just use this little thing to fool people? Does this make them fools too?

Ming Yu looked over and said, "This...?"

"This minister is Zou Chang, the minister of households." The man closed the booklet and answered.

Ming Yu nodded, the Minister of the Ministry of Housing, the official in charge of the treasury and finances, it seems that his opinion is not very big! "Master Zou, have you finished reading?"

Zou Changxu's hair was gray, and trembled at this moment, "What's so good about this? No matter how many tricks Wangye writes, it's just a castle in the air. Looking at the flowers, the truth is It's illusory."

"Uh!" Ming Yu was at a loss for words, how much effort did he put in, and he was denied with a single sentence? "Why did Mr. Zou

say this?" "My lord's booklet is indeed very insightful, and we can imagine the future development of the Xiqi Corridor. But has the lord ever thought about it, all these are irrelevant things. Now the imperial court provides disaster relief. , Construction of water conservancy, military food and grass, which one is not a huge expenditure? It is also a top priority, and it cannot be delayed at all. And a barren land in Xiqi Corridor, how much manpower and material resources are needed to build it to have the scene as the prince said?"

In the main hall, Zou Chang pointed out the key points in a few words. Most of the people in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War did not agree with the construction of the Xiqi Corridor.

The Ministry of Household is in charge of finances. If today's disasters and man-made disasters, the imperial court cannot make ends meet, every day when I open my eyes, I will ask for money, and this requires money, and that also requires money. It really drives these big housekeepers crazy. Now, the good ones want to create a Xiqi corridor leading to the Western Regions. Can this be done without spending money? If you have to spend money, you can't do this.

Ming Yu listened carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time.

Zou Chang continued: "Therefore, this minister thinks that there is no need to change the border areas now, and what happened in the past is what it is now. Lord, it's better to leave this matter alone, wait for a few years, and wait until the national treasury is more abundant, and then implement it when you have the ability. The plan mentioned is not too late."

After saying this, many ministers nodded in agreement, this matter is not urgent, there is really no need to do it now. After so many years in the borderlands, the situation is not bad or not, so why bother to break the situation now?

Ming Yu suddenly understood, "Master Zou's concerns mean that we can't compromise on the issue of money and material resources, right?"

Zou Chang nodded, that's right, the court has no money, even if he kills him, he can't get it out. Money to get his son's Xiqi corridor. There should be no such thing. Your Majesty also allows the children to make troubles, and even make troubles in the courtroom, which is purely a waste of energy.

"Do you have any questions?" Ming Yu asked again loudly.

Now, Prime Minister Wen kept his mouth shut, and the crown prince didn't say anything in support or disapproval. The third prince was originally against it. After making a promise to Ming Yu, he also ordered the people below to remain silent. In this way, the voices of opposition are much smaller, and the real voices are officials like Zou Chang who are concerned with their own interests.

"Master Zou is right, my lord, look at the fact that even if the Xiqi Corridor is successfully under the jurisdiction of Dayan, how many troops are needed to defend such a narrow area. Not to mention the increase in troops, the increase in food and grass equipment will increase the national treasury. What a burden. Just talking about the situation on the frontier, the defense of only one Shi Chongguan in the frontier is already very difficult. If you continue to stretch the front, the defense will definitely be weak, and it will be easier for the enemy to seize the opportunity to attack Dayan. If the enemy breaks through the defensive line and invades Dayan on a large scale, how many people will be displaced. The war continues to expand and Dayan is in danger. How should we be held accountable? What do you think, Duan Wang?

" It's all said, it's not alarmist. But once something goes wrong, it is really possible that such a thing will happen.

Ming Yu didn't know who was speaking, or the third prince on the side leaned in and whispered that this was Dingyuan Hou, General Xue Lun Xue.

This man was brave and belligerent when he was young, made a lot of contributions, and was named a marquis. It can be seen that this person has a lot of consideration for the lack of defense forces in the border areas, and it is precisely because of this that he resists his words.

Ming Yu accepted it humbly and listened attentively, showing no dissatisfaction at all. It made Xue Lun surprised, not only Xue Lun, it should be said that many people who saw it were impressed.

Doesn't it mean that the emperor's young son is domineering and tyrannical? Spit splashed all over his face, but he didn't even have the slightest temper. There is quite a bit of self-inflicted attitude, many people are not sure, is this kid really stupid, or is he pretending to be innocent?

All of you here are old fritters who have been in the officialdom for decades. Who hasn't seen it? Ming Yu has never seen someone who can be so calm in the face of aggressive questioning.

Ming Yu smiled and said, "Xue Hou's meaning is understood, the main concern is that there is no one to guard the Xiqi Corridor. It is useless if we can't defend it, and even more losses will be caused due to the problem of long and weak fronts. I don't know what to say. Right?"

Xue Lun was exactly what he meant, and he couldn't help but nodded.

Ming Yu looked around The ministers in the hall saw that everyone had nothing to say, and said with a smile: "Since the question raised by Master Zou and Hou Xue is of concern to everyone, and it is also the obstacle to the discussion of this matter today. Then I will solve these two obstacles, it should be It won't be a big problem, will it?"