The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 436 Great Project

At the end of summer and June, the Ministry of Household Affairs issued notices to all households on new business tax planning and other matters, and stipulated the tax rates for each industry.

At the same time, the local Hucao needs to notify business people from all over the country, so that they can do a good job in making profit statistics and go to the Hucao to file taxes every month.

The Ministry of Household Affairs also issued regulations on the management of merchant bills across the country. After this operation, the merchants gradually understood the imperial court's intentions.

The imperial court set up so many controls in order to increase the accuracy of commercial tax collection.

The Ministry of Punishment cooperated with the Ministry of Household Affairs to formulate new tax laws, and provide corresponding measures to deal with various tax evaders and incorporate them into the law.

The merchants of the Han Dynasty were stunned by this combination of punches. Only now did they understand what big move the imperial court had been holding back for the past six months.

All merchants in the Han Dynasty admired the imperial court's strict policies, but at the same time were frightened by the imperial court's thunderous methods.

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In the first year of Yuanfeng, in early July of summer, the stone arch bridge on the Wei River was completely constructed.

When Lu Chongguo and Sang Hongyang told Weining about this, Weining was also excited.

People on both sides of the Wei River are paying attention to this stone arch bridge. After all, it is related to the passage of people on both sides of the river.

Although many dignitaries in Chang'an did not say anything publicly, they privately believed that the court was crazy.

They had never seen this kind of bridge, and they all subconsciously thought that this kind of stone bridge was not strong. Who dared to pass on it?

Some people even think that the Ministry of Industry is secretly embezzling money from the Ministry of Household Affairs, so they created this kind of bridge that seems to be of no use.

Weining took Lu Chongguo, Sang Hongyang and other officials to the bank of the Weishui River.

After the stone bridge was completed, no common people dared to pass through it.

Weining looked at Lu Chongguo suspiciously.

Lu Chongguo scratched his head in embarrassment and said to Wei Ning: "Your Highness... the common people dare not pass through this."

Wei Ning frowned and said, "Why?"

Why? Don't you know?

We told you before this kind of stone arch bridge was built. Everyone thinks that this kind of stone arch bridge is unsafe. Who dares to pass it?
Wei Ning nodded. He was silent for a moment and said, "Go to the Ministry of War and ask Wang Hui to dispatch a thousand cavalry."

After a pause, Wei Ning said: "Go and ask Father for instructions first and tell him that I need it."

Lu Chongguo looked at Wei Ning in horror and said, "Your Highness... shouldn't you..."

Wei Ning nodded: "Well, go quickly."

Although Lu Chongguo had no choice but to carry out the order.

A stick of incense later, Huo Qubing came majestically to the north bank of the Weishui River with a thousand Qingqi.

"Little brother, what's going on?"

"Who bullied you?"

With a smile on his face, Huo Qubing got off his horse and came to Weining's side.

"Why are there so many people?"

Huo Qubing suddenly noticed that many people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were standing, staring at Weining.

Huo Qubing looked a little wary and whispered: "What happened? Did you make the people angry?"

Otherwise, why would you ask me to bring over a thousand cavalry?
Wei Ning was speechless, and Sang Hongyang was also helpless.

Wei Ning shook his head and said, "No, they are watching your performance."

Huo Qubing asked in confusion: "What should I perform?"

Wei Ning pointed to the stone arch bridge ahead and said, "Did you see that bridge?"

Huo Qubing nodded: "I saw it, what's the matter?"

He knew that Wei Ning had asked the Ministry of Works to build the bridge. The bridge had a strange shape. Huo Qubing had complained to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that the bridge was not strong at first glance, and he wondered why Wei Ning built it.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Huo Qubing said that they wanted to test the stone bridge construction technology, which was probably similar to early trial and error.

Wei Ning said: "You take these thousand Qingqi and step over."

Huo Qubing's face suddenly darkened and he said hastily: "Ah this..."

"How is this going to go?"

Wei Ning said: "Of course we passed by on horseback, how else could we go there."

Huo Qubing looked a little scared and asked, "Can this bridge... be crossed?" Lu Chongguo and Sang Hongyang also advised Wei Ning on the side: "Your Highness, why take such a risk."

"If something goes wrong, what will happen to the lives of these soldiers? And the lives of Lord Huo."

Wei Ning stared at Huo Qubing seriously and said, "Cousin, have you seen that I was joking with you? You Qi was joking with your life."

Huo Qubing shook his head: "No."

"It's done, I know."

He waved loudly, then got on his horse and said to the thousands of cavalrymen behind him: "Follow me across the bridge!"

Sang Hongyang hurriedly said to Wei Ning: "Your Highness, you can't."

Lu Chongguo also advised: "Your Highness, think twice."

Thousands of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were watching this scene, with their hearts in their throats.

Huo Qubing was also a little worried, but after thinking about Wei Ning's words, he stopped worrying and walked towards the stone arch bridge with more than a thousand cavalry.

The weight of these more than a thousand cavalrymen and their horses can be imagined. If they can pass safely, it will be enough to show how strong the bridge can withstand.

At that time, the people watching on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will definitely cheer with joy.

At this time, the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were holding their breath and staring at the more than a thousand troops on the stone arch bridge.

This group of soldiers had received professional training and there was no trace of panic on their faces.

Huo Qubing led more than a thousand cavalrymen and slowly stepped onto the stone arch bridge.

Sang Hongyang and Lu Chongguo stood aside, both of them stopped breathing.

After Huo Qubing's army crossed the stone arch bridge safely, Weining was still not satisfied and said to the soldiers escorting him on the left and right: "You guys go up together!"

"go with!"

Now there are more and more soldiers on the stone arch bridge, and the bridge deck is safe and sound.

The stone bridge did not collapse as everyone expected. The stone arch bridge still stood quietly above the river.

Sang Hongyang and Lu Chongguo gasped.

They really couldn't believe that this kind of unsupported stone arch bridge could bear the weight of so many people!

Lu Chongguo looked at Wei Ning in astonishment and asked, "Your Highness, what is the principle of this?"

This subverts their understanding of bridges!

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait suddenly burst into cheers.

Wei Ning looked at Lu Chongguo with a half-smile and said, "I don't know."

Lu Chongguo: "..."

The Academy of Sciences is still studying mechanics. Let’s wait until the research is completed and another physics subject can be opened.

Weining came to the bridge with his hands behind his back. The people on both sides of the bridge no longer had any worries. The Crown Prince dared to go on the bridge with such a noble body. What else did they have to fear?

Wei Ning said to the people on both sides: "If this stone bridge collapses, I will jump into the Wei River with you!"

"Everyone, please rest assured!"

After receiving the Crown Prince's assurance, the people shouted excitedly: "His Royal Highness, a thousand years old!"

"Our prince is so awesome!"

"This bridge was built by the prince."

"Humph, didn't you say that this bridge would definitely collapse?"

The people applauded and whispered.

Huo Qubing was also shocked. He looked at Weining, smiled with his eyes narrowed, and said with emotion: "You have gained a lot of popularity again!"

Wei Ning also smiled and said to Huo Qubing: "Cousin, thank you."

Huo Qubing:?

"no need thank me?"

Wei Ning said: "Trust me unconditionally."