Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 331 This is the only chance to surpass the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes
Chapter 331 This is the only chance to surpass the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes
After deciding on the plan, everyone started working on it the next day.
The first is Fang Yuan's side. He immediately held a meeting after arriving at the household department.
Although Tang Jian has submitted his resignation, it will take another month for him to go through the process, but he is still not in the household department.
Therefore, when Fang Yuan held a meeting, everyone including Cui Zhentang had to attend, and it was full of people.
"I checked the state treasury these days and found that there is still some money."
"Chang'an City is the center of the Tang Dynasty, but the road is thousands of miles behind Liaozhou."
"Everyone, I think it's time to build roads in Chang'an City. What do you think?"
Fang Yuan knocked on the table and said loudly.
Road construction is a means to secretly invite prominent families in the world to invest on the grounds that the Ministry of Household Affairs is the reason for investment.
As time goes by, money enters the imperial treasury from the hands of prominent families in the world, filling the imperial treasury.
"Master Fang, the roads in Chang'an City are quite good. There is no need to invest money in them, right?"
"Xiaoguan also feels the same way. There is not much money in the national treasury now, and we need to save and save again."
"Liaozhou is just a lower state. Even if the road to lower state is good, how good can it be? Mr. Fang is joking."
A group of Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development officials expressed their opinions.
Although there is no explicit objection, the meaning is already obvious.
And when these officials were talking, they all secretly glanced at Cui Zhentang.
It is conceivable that they are showing their loyalty to Cui Zhentang and following Cui Zhentang's lead.
"As an official of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I control Datang's finances. I believe that without investigation, I have no right to speak."
"The development of Liaozhou in recent years is the fastest among the 327 states in the entire Tang Dynasty. There is a huge difference between now and a few years ago."
Fang Yuan glanced at the officials who were talking and said calmly.
Not long ago, he returned to Liaozhou, otherwise he would not have dared to speak like this.
The changes in Liaozhou are definitely the biggest changes among the many states in the Tang Dynasty.
With Liaozhou as a case study, it is much easier for Fang Yuan to realize his idea.
"Even so, it's not time to build roads. There is no money in the national treasury now."
The officials looked at each other and said solemnly.
"If you don't build roads, the world will laugh at Chang'an as inferior to Liaozhou?"
"I will try my best to implement this matter. I will be responsible for any accidents. Do you have any other opinions?"
Fang Yuan sneered.
After the words fell, the officials discussed and whispered among themselves.
Many people looked at Cui Zhentang, who was sitting next to Fang Yuan, and saw that they had not received the instruction, so they did not object.
Since Fang Yuan said that he would bear any accident, it is not impossible for Fang Yuan to bear it.
Moreover, Fang Yuan also said that he would try his best to implement it, so their opposition actually doesn't mean much.
"Since there are no objections, the road construction matter has been approved. I will keep an eye on him throughout the process."
"There is another matter. I have decided to implement the changes in community housing that were introduced some time ago and sell land to prominent families from all over the world to build communities."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Land finance is managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
The sale and purchase of land is also controlled by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
But before the deal can be completed, the emperor's nod is needed.
"Shilang Fang, building a community requires a lot of land, and I don't think it's feasible."
Cui Zhentang said calmly.
He can ignore what Fang Yuan said about building roads.
Because building roads will only lead to a bottomless pit of investment, it is difficult to make money.
But building a community is different. It requires a lot of investment in the early stage, but the return will be multiple times in the later stage.
Regarding community housing in Liaozhou, many people in the world already know about it, and Qi Wang, the fifth surname, is well-informed and has known about it for a long time.
Regarding community housing, Wu Xing Qi Wang also has internal ideas, planning to build high-rise buildings for members of his own family, allowing people of the same clan to live in the same building, etc.
"Master Fang, even the lower officials think it's inappropriate."
"Master Fang, no."
The officials objected one by one.
Fang Qingping, who was still close to Fang Yuan, turned ugly.
There weren't many of them to begin with, but after Cui Zhentang was rumored to be the successor to the Ministry of Household Affairs, the number became even smaller.
"This matter is not my opinion alone, it is approved by His Majesty."
Fang Yuan glanced at the objector and sneered in his heart.
Cui Zhentang has a lot of support, and 80% of the people in the household department are biased towards him.
"Your Majesty's approval?"
Everyone was shocked and whispered among themselves.
Finally, I looked at Cui Zhentang, who made the decision.
"Since His Majesty approves it, we have no objections."
"But there is no money left in the treasury. What do you think?"
Cui Zhentang frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
He just thought that Fang Yuan proposed building roads and building a community again.
She is probably afraid that she will take away his rights if she takes power, and is now looking for a way out.
But now that he heard Li Shimin's approval, Cui Zhentang immediately felt that something was wrong.
There may be things you don’t know about here.
"Your Majesty doesn't have any ideas, let us, the Ministry of Household Affairs, discuss it ourselves."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and said calmly.
"Discuss by yourself?"
"But I'm busy lately, so I'm afraid I won't be able to participate."
Cui Zhentang frowned deeper and shook his head.
He felt even more unusual in these two things.
So I decided not to support Fang Yuan and make Fang Yuan’s affairs impossible.
As long as Tang Jian successfully resigns, the Minister of Household Affairs will fall on his head and the dust will fall to the ground.
"Master Fang, I have been busy with a lot of things recently, so I'm afraid I may have neglected the project of building a community. Can you please extend the time a little?"
The officials followed Cui Zhentang's words one after another.
Fang Qingping and others looked on, their faces red with anger, and they glared at them.
"It's okay. I will also check this matter personally. Just have me."
Fang Yuan waved his hand and said calmly.
When everyone saw this, they were even more surprised.
Fang Yuan made these moves when Cui Zhentang was about to take over, was he trying to fight to the death?
Afterwards, the meeting ended, everyone dispersed, and the atmosphere in the household department became even more depressed.
After the meeting, Fang Yuan, who was in the office, called Fang Qingping and others.
"Post announcements about road construction and community construction, and publicize them as much as possible."
Fang Yuan ordered.
Time is tight, everything must be implemented as soon as possible.
One month is only thirty days.
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"Sir, do you have any ideas?"
Fang Qingping did not go down immediately, but asked excitedly in a low voice.
“I have an idea, but I’m not sure whether it can be realized.”
"You said you were looking for evidence yesterday, but don't stop."
Fang Yuan did not show his cards, and waved his hands.
"I'm resigning!"
Fang Qingping left excitedly.
Although Fang Yuan said he was not sure whether it could be realized.
But having a method and not having a method are two different things.
Not long after, the announcement from the Ministry of Revenue was sent out and spread throughout Chang'an City.
From the officials down to the common people, everyone knew that the imperial court wanted to build roads and communities.
Li Shimin was surprised when he heard the news, but after thinking about it, he realized that it was Fang Yuan's method.
Anyway, there is not much money in the treasury now, so it is simply impossible for the treasury to invest in building roads and residential communities.
Then let Fang Yuan do it, and make it whatever he wants. I will only give him a month.
Dugu Family.
A family known as the Queen Family.
The family's roots are not in Chang'an City, but there are branches in Chang'an City.
In fact, many aristocratic families in the world are not based in Chang'an City, but they all have branches in Chang'an City.
Chang'an City is the imperial capital, and every family will keep an eye on the movements of the imperial court to ensure that they can understand the direction of the empire more quickly.
At this moment, Fang Yuan is personally visiting the Dugu family and meeting with the person in charge of the Dugu family in Chang'an City, Dugu Bo.
"Master Fang, why are you here in person?"
Dugu Bo personally greeted Fang Yuan and was very polite.
Although there are now rumors that Cui Zhentang will take the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
But this has no impact on their respect for Fang Yuan.
They respect Fang Yuan because he is the Minister of Household Affairs and has strong hard power.
"Brother Dugu, aren't you bothering me?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
This is the eldest son of the Dugu family and the future patriarch of the Dugu family.
He committed some crimes a few years ago and was arranged by the Dugu family to go to Chang'an City for training and has never returned.
"No, no, please come inside."
Dugu Bo shook his head and invited Fang Yuan to enter.
"Brother Dugu also bought a bicycle and a tricycle?"
Fang Yuan and Dugu Bo walked into Dugu Mansion and saw several bicycles and tricycles in the yard.
"Yes."
"Bicycles and tricycles are really rare and magical, and the Mohist Research Institute is really amazing."
Dugu Bo looked at the bicycle and sighed.
The people in the house learned that the Mohist Research Institute had launched bicycles and tricycles and informed him.
He didn't want to do it at first, but the Dugu family had a lot of money, and a few hundred bicycles wasn't a problem at all, so he bought a few and came back.
After coming back, Dugubo saw the magic and tried it himself. He felt that it was really magical and practical, and could greatly improve the convenience of life.
In response, Dugubo wanted to order a batch to send back to his family.
So when he saw Fang Yuan arriving, he was quite polite. After all, Fang Yuan is the real master of the Moh Academy.
"As long as I can make Brother Dugu like it."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
A glimpse of a leopard reveals the whole body. If a family like the Dugu family pays attention, then other families must also pay attention.
This is very good news for bicycles and three-wheelers, which will become best-sellers in a short time.
"I like it very much."
"Master Fang just arrived, can I order 10,000 bicycles and 10,000 tricycles directly from you?"
Dugu Bo said directly.
The Dugu family is a big family, and 10,000 bicycles and 10,000 tricycles are actually not enough.
But now the price of a bicycle is 399, and the price of a tricycle is 499, which adds up to a very high bill, almost exceeding his authority in Chang'an City.
"It must be no problem."
"But there are so many people ordering now, I'm afraid it will take a month and a half for delivery."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
He actually doesn’t know the order status of bicycles and tricycles.
But since the Dugu family has taken a fancy to it, other families must also take a fancy to it.
"It doesn't matter."
Dugu Bo laughed and said.
Invite Fang Yuan to sit down and have someone prepare tea and cakes.
"Brother Dugu, I am here this time because I have something else I want to discuss with you."
Fang Yuan’s righteous way.
The Dugu family is a big family.
If the Five Surnames and Qiwang are said to be the top family.
Then the Dugu family is a first-class family, second only to the top families.
It’s not a good idea to go to Qiwang when building roads or communities. They might find out the truth.
A first-class family like the Dugu family is the best partner. They have the strength and manpower.
"Master Fang, please speak."
Dugubo asked curiously.
He was also curious about why Fang Yuan came to see him?
"Did Brother Dugu receive the imperial notice to build roads and communities?"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"I got it, does the court want our family to build a community?"
Dugubo nodded and asked.
He can guess some information about the imperial court.
And Dugu Bo also has some ideas about building a community.
But having an idea is one thing, and whether you can do it is another.
It's not him who has the final say in the Dugu family now, and he can't do whatever he wants.
"Not bad."
"I came to see Brother Dugu in person this time because I wanted to talk to him about building roads and communities."
Fang Yuan looked at Dugu Bo and nodded.
"Master Fang, to tell you the truth, I have no idea about building roads, but I am interested in building communities."
"But whether you have an idea or not, or whether you are interested or not, I cannot decide on such a large scale. You have found the wrong person."
Dugu Bo shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Brother Dugu, you can make suggestions to the clan."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
He has investigated Dugu Bo, who is only a few years older than him.
He is the eldest son of the Dugu family and the most likely candidate to inherit the Dugu family in the future.
Such a person must have a great say in the Dugu family, so Fang Yuan was the first to come to him.
"Those in the clan are all old foxes. They only think about whether there are benefits, not whether there is interest."
"Building roads is a huge investment and the cost is extremely high. It only provides convenience but hardly brings in income. They will not agree."
"They might think about building a community, but the risk is very high and they may not necessarily agree. It's almost a waste of time for me to give them advice."
Dugubo shook his head and said.
There was a bit of weakness and anger in his eyes.
"Brother Dugu, building roads is actually very easy to bring in income."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
Dugu Bo was stunned and asked curiously.
"First of all, let me ask you, do you think bicycles and tricycles will become popular?"
Fang Yuan asked with a smile.
"Definitely!"
"I dare not say that everyone has one, but many people will definitely own one."
Dugu Bo solemnly nodded.
Things that can bring great convenience to people will definitely hit the market.
Three to four hundred yuan is not a problem for the rich, but for the poor, it is still affordable.
"Whether it's a bicycle, a three-wheeler, or a new type of car that will be launched in the future, they can drive easily on flat roads and can be easily driven on ordinary dirt roads."
"If people can drive on the highway at this time, then people will definitely be very happy. The highway built at this time will start tolls. Over time, do you think the cost can be recovered?"
Fang Yuan said with a smile.
Road construction is free in some places, but there are charges in other places.
All investment cannot be for charity, there must be a return on investment.
"This must not charge high fees."
"It's cheap, but how many years will it take to pay back the cost?"
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, but he soon had a new idea.
"For your big family, what does ten, twenty or thirty years mean?"
"And I think that building roads and building communities is the only chance for your first-class family to surpass the five surnames and seven hopes."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo's eyes widened.