Prime Minister of Great Qin

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It is self-evident that Zhang Cang's measures to increase revenue and reduce expenditures touched the courtiers.

In all fairness.

They appreciate this method of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.

It's just that as a courtier of Great Qin, you can't be so hasty.

Don't rely on temporary feelings.

Zhang Cang's ideas and suggestions are good, but they are a little too aggressive and impulsive. Once handled improperly, the impact on Da Qin will be unimaginable. Zhang Cang can ignore these or even consider them, because Zhang Cang is just a censor at the moment. .

But they can't.

They are important officials of the imperial court.

Make good friends with the Xiongnu and exchange what you need.

They resisted this idea, but what Zhang Cang said made sense and did have merit.

After experiencing a great defeat, the Huns were demoralized and disheartened. According to the news coming back from the grassland, there was great discord within the Huns. Touman Chanyu might not even be able to suppress the tribes below him. If the imperial court stepped forward at this time, he would help the Huns. Having Man Chanyu on hand can indeed maximize the interests of the court, and it is probably possible.

Although they were conflicted in their hearts, they actually didn’t have many objections.

But building a warehouse in Kanto.

They are resisting and opposing from the bottom of their hearts.

Guandong is different from the Xiongnu. The Xiongnu can be attacked from far away and close to the enemy. In fact, the Xiongnu is still remote from the imperial court. Even if the Xiongnu really has different intentions, the imperial court will have enough time to be on guard and take action against it. However, Guandong is within the jurisdiction of the imperial court. Once If it is not handled well, it can easily bring disaster to the whole country, and the consequences will be really unpredictable.

Zhao Hai, the fifth doctor, said: "Zhang Yushi, the original intention of your proposed method of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure is good, but is there some lack of consideration? It can be explained that doing business with the Xiongnu is not possible for the Xiongnu to go south now, and there is the Great Wall blocking it, so doing business is very important to the court. , the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.”

"But building a warehouse in Kanto is not."

"Kwantung is different from the Xiongnu."

"Kanto is originally a place where nobles and scholars are entrenched. Although His Majesty's tour this time has greatly suppressed the arrogance of the rebel forces and severely curbed the rampant momentum of the rebel forces in Kanto, they have been rooted in Kanto for many years. , deep-rooted, once the court does not handle it properly, these warehouses may fall into the hands of treacherous people."

"There is indeed only enough money and food for a year in it."

"But this is real money."

"Yu Shi Zhang Cang, have you really considered the consequences?"

"This suggestion of yours is too radical."

"I beg to differ."

At this time.

Ma Xing also said: "The lower official also thinks that this idea is too aggressive. Guandong is probably not suitable for building warehouses, at least not for now. Guandong has just been pacified by His Majesty, and the rebel forces are panicking. This is the reason why the imperial court is trying to win people's hearts." At that time, once the imperial court announced the construction of warehouses in Guandong, it was tantamount to telling the head of Guizhou in Guandong that the imperial court would recruit households in Guandong again."

“Wouldn’t this further intensify the dissatisfaction at the bottom?”

"Could it be that the head of Guizhou, who was originally attracted by the imperial court, was once again pushed to the side of the rebel forces?"

"This will undoubtedly make all the efforts made by His Highness in the past go to waste."

at the same time.

Other officials can chime in and say, "Yeah."

"Building warehouses in Kanto wastes people and money, which is very unwise at this juncture."

"I guess we shouldn't wait any longer?"

Another official said: "I also think this idea is too naive."

"Guandong is not like the Xiongnu. Once something happens, it will endanger the whole world. Although the money and food for a year is not a lot, if it is the money and food for the entire Guandong for a year, the amount will be huge. The imperial court cannot afford such a risk. "

"Censor Zhang Cang, be careful what you say."

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There were many objections in the court.

They did not object to Zhang Cang's proposal to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, but they were strongly opposed to the construction of warehouses in Guandong. For a time, there were constant quarrels in the court, and few officials spoke for Zhang Cang.

Linghu Fan and Zhao Ping looked at each other.

He also looked solemn.

The method of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure proposed by Zhang Cang is obviously not complete. If Zhang Cang were to tell all of it, it would probably cause greater controversy and dissatisfaction in the court.

In all fairness.

They don't think they can handle it.

But when Zhang Cang faced the accusations and dissatisfaction from so many courtiers, his face only turned red. He did not appear impatient, nor did he show any anger or dissatisfaction.

This made them admired.

The two looked at each other with bitterness on their faces.

By now.

They also felt timid.

I also know deeply that I can’t compete at all.

Making changes in finance requires great courage and determination, and in these aspects, they are actually lacking. If they cannot grit their teeth and persevere, I am afraid that even if the position of young master falls to them, they will eventually be defeated. Captured by the imperial court.

Thinking of this.

They completely rejected this idea.

Linghu Fan quietly sat back down while others were not paying attention.

Then he just stared at Zhang Cang, wanting to see how Zhang Cang would deal with the attacks from so many courtiers.

little time.

The opposition from the courtiers gradually died down.

Zhang Cang's face remained as usual. Although there was sweat on his palms, there was no obvious change on his face.

He had expected the courtiers' revolt.

But he didn't pay much attention to this. If he wanted to be in power, he was destined to have this fate, not to mention that he came out halfway. It would be strange if there were no courtiers to attack.

He coughed lightly and said slowly: "Zhang Cang has heard the concerns of the ministers."

"I know just as well."

"But there is a popular saying among the people: Wealth can be found in danger."

"Although this sentence should not be used in the court, let alone state affairs, and it should not come from the mouth of a courtier like me, Da Qin's current financial predicament is becoming more and more acute. If you want to get rid of the predicament as soon as possible, you have to do Something adventurous, something high-risk and high-return.”

"These strategies are all worthwhile in Zhang Cang's opinion."

"Da Qin lacks time."

"Since the founding of the imperial court, there have been too many things to do and too many things being done."

"The imperial court actually cannot afford it at all."

"Continuing to follow the old ways and maintain the status quo is the way to death."

"In Zhang Cang's view, the most important thing for Da Qin now is to buy a certain amount of time for the court to gradually end what it is doing, so that the court no longer has to backlog a large number of projects in this short period of time. Instead of spreading it out over a dozen years, the imperial court will be able to truly get rid of the crisis."

“Rather than tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall like in the past.”

"in addition."

"Ministers, do you still remember what your Majesty said?"

"Cultivate human affairs to defeat heaven!"

"There was some controversy in the court about this sentence at the time, and it was finally ruled by His Majesty. But in the past six months, has the court had any specific methods and measures for this?"

"I'm afraid not."

"Perhaps in your opinion, the imperial court is unable to bear the burden."

"But if the court really just shouts slogans and does nothing substantive, wouldn't it become a farce?"

"Is this really necessary?"

"His Majesty's tour is not just to promote this concept, nor is it just to shout a slogan."

"It's about making some moves for the sake of truth."

"To fulfill the ambition of 'cultivating people to conquer nature'."

"Rebuilding warehouses in Kanto is undoubtedly in line with this concept. Therefore, the imperial court only needs to implement this slogan and build warehouses in Kanto. It is completely reasonable and reasonable."    "It will not cause too much doubts and objections from Kanto. "

heard.

Everyone's expressions were slightly different.

If Zhang Cang hadn't mentioned it, they would have almost forgotten about it.

But even so, it still doesn't change the fact that the decision to build a warehouse in Kanto is rash.

Zhang Cang added: "I know that all ministers have a lot of worries."

"But many of the ministers present have experienced the Great Qin's annihilation of the six kingdoms. They should be very clear that the food and grass needed by the [-]-strong army. Back then, the old general Wang Jian led an army of [-] and consumed tens of millions of dan. How much food can be produced in a year? How many troops can it support? Moreover, the money and food are constantly moving, and there are very few that can really be controlled by thieves. "

"I think the concerns are overblown."

"Furthermore."

"The court's purpose is to save unnecessary money and food."

"As long as it can be saved, the court's purpose has been achieved."

"If the court has money, it can do many things."

"In the final analysis, the methods I proposed to increase revenue and reduce expenditure have only one purpose."

"It's just trading space for time."

"As long as the court can be bought enough time, even a few years, it will be a huge burden reduction for the Qin Dynasty. In a few years, as roads are built in various places, the Great Wall will also be completed, and various As various water conservancy measures are gradually completed, the human and financial resources used by Daqin in various projects will be greatly reduced."

"The imperial court's finances will also be enriched."

"It just takes a lot of time to complete these large-scale projects."

"What the Shaofu and even the imperial court have to do now is to try their best to buy as much time as possible for Great Qin."

"The suggestions I made are indeed a bit risky."

"But if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cubs?"

"Continuing to follow the rules step by step, the court has been crushed to death by these heavy pressures without knowing when, and now it can only seek change."

“You must also become bold and radical.”

"Zhang Cang has the heart and will to seek change."

"Perhaps this is the real reason why Prime Minister Li Si and Dr. Dunruo Censor are willing to recommend ministers."

"Zhang Cang is also willing to give it a try."

Zhang Cang bowed respectfully to Fusu and then to other ministers.

Then he sat back in his seat.

There was dead silence.

All the ministers in the palace fell silent.

Zhang Cang has made it very clear.

He knew that these ideas were a bit rash and even impulsive, but if Da Qin continued to follow the steps, he might be a dead end. Instead of just waiting for death, it would be better to let go, boldly make some innovations, and try to make some breakthroughs.

If it can succeed.

At least it can buy the court a few years.

In the next few years, just like the 'Guanshanhai' implemented by Fusu, it can alleviate local dissatisfaction to a certain extent. As various projects around the world are gradually completed, the situation in all aspects of Daqin will improve.

The crisis in the imperial court will also disappear.

Trade space for time.

They can continue to refute, but if they cannot give a better solution, the so-called refutation will only appear very feeble, even hysterical, incompetent and furious.

So no one spoke anymore.

Fusu glanced at the courtiers below indifferently and asked: "Yu Shi Zhang Cang has already told you all his thoughts. Do you ministers still have any doubts? Or do you have other ideas? Or maybe you have better suggestions? You can say it all together.”

The courtiers lowered their heads and remained silent.

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Fusu chuckled.

He added: "All the ministers have no doubts?"

"Do the other economic ministers still have doubts about Zhang Cang's ideas?"

Linghu Fan and others looked at each other and shook their heads.

At this time.

Linghu Fan glanced at Zhang Cang and thought of what he looked like in front of him. He gritted his teeth and stood up again, saying in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I think Zhang Cang Yushi's idea is the best that the young man can think of at present." Method, I have no objection to this."

"And I also believe that Zhang Cang Yushi is more suitable for the Shaofu than I am."

"Your Highness, please enlighten me."

heard.

Zhao Ping's eyelids twitched.

He also stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I also agree with Yushi Zhang Cang to take over the position of Shaofu."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

As Linghu Fan and Zhao Ping spoke up, other economic ministers also reacted and quickly stood up to agree. For a while, the voices in the palace in favor of Zhang Cang becoming the Young Master became louder and louder.

A sharp contrast to before.

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How could other people in the court object again?
  Even the Minister of Economic Affairs under the Shaofu agreed, so how could they, officials from other government agencies, have any reason to object?
  Feng Quji said: "I agree with Zhang Cang Yushi's idea. The Young Mansion is in charge of the world's economy, and today's economy is tired, so it is time to make some changes. The method of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure is also very innovative. I have tried one or two, but it has no effect." No."

"I also recognize Zhang Cang as the young master."

"The lower officials seconded the proposal."

"I also agree."

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As Feng Quji spoke, other courtiers also followed suit.

a time.

There is no longer any controversy over the palace.

Fusu nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "It seems that letting Yushi Zhang Cang take over the post of Shaofu is what everyone expects."

"I'm scared." Zhang Cang stood up and said.

Fusu said in a deep voice: "Since all the ministers have no objections, it is decided that Zhang Cang will take over the position of Shaofu."

"Zhang Cang obeys orders."

"Zhang Cang is here." Zhang Cang said.

"You are now promoted to the rank of Shaofu of the Shaofu Si, but for now it can only be a 'fake'. When His Majesty returns to the court, a formal appointment will be issued. This period of time can also be regarded as an assessment of you."

Zhang Cang quickly knelt down and knelt down to thank you and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty. I thank you, Your Highness."

"I will never let down the imperial court's intentions."

"Your Highness, please enlighten me."

Fusu laughed loudly, helped Zhang Cang up, and said sincerely: "Zhang Cang, the burden on your shoulders is very heavy. I hope you will not live up to what you said in the court today, let alone what the ministers of the Qin Dynasty and the Manchu Dynasty said to you." Your expectations.”

"Zhang Cang will never let down the Qin Dynasty." Zhang Cang said.

Fusu nodded, glanced around, and said with a flourish of his sleeves: "Since the position of the young master has been decided and the relevant political affairs have been discussed, let's end the court meeting like this."

"Disperse!"

Done.

Fusu strode out of the palace.

Only the ministers who had just woken up from a dream were left behind.

(End of this chapter)