Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 336: The national treasury is getting tens of thousands of dollars every day, shocking both the government and the public
Chapter 336: The national treasury is getting tens of thousands of dollars every day, shocking both the government and the public
"Fang Yuan!!!"
Cui Xuansu roared with ferocious eyes.
Seven hundred tribesmen were gone after only one day.
After such a defeat, I don’t even have the shame to go back and have to die to apologize.
As a master of the Boling Cui clan, Cui Xuansu was filled with rage and killed Fang Yuan.
At this moment, he regarded death as if he were home. He completely forgot about the power of the fire gun and just wanted Fang Yuan to die.
"Hmph, the mantis' arms are like a chariot!"
Li Junxian snorted coldly.
He stopped the soldiers' impulse to shoot, and quickly rode towards Cui Xuansu.
One looks at death as if he were at home, the other is calm and composed.
Fang Yuan sat on the horse and watched the duel indifferently.
Bang!
There was a loud noise.
Victory or defeat is determined.
I thought there was going to be a tough battle.
But he didn't expect Cui Xuansu to be knocked off his horse with one move.
"Take it!"
Li Junxian snorted coldly.
Not long after, several soldiers came over and grabbed Cui Xuansu and brought him to Fang Yuan.
Cui Xuansu had no external injuries. He was knocked off his horse by the handle of Li Junxian's knife and suffered internal injuries.
"Cui Xuansu, I didn't expect that we would meet again."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
When he was still the commander of Chang'an, he had dealings with Cui Xuansu.
At that time, Cui Xuansu was forcibly taken away by Fang Yuan and imprisoned in the Chang'an County government office.
"Bah, you bitch, you can kill me if you dare!"
Cui Xuansu was furious and spat at Fang Yuan.
But the distance was a bit far, so he couldn't do what he wanted.
"Cui Xuansu, you are so disappointing."
"Before this, I thought you were a master and worthy of admiration."
"Now it seems that I overestimated you. You are just a little person who can't afford to lose."
Fang Yuan shook his head and sighed.
Cui Xuansu suddenly felt as if his neck was stuck, and his face turned red.
"Find a place to dispose of it."
"Let's clean up the bodies here by the way."
Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.
"Fang Yuan, the clan leader will not let you go, and the fifth surname Qiwang will not let you go."
"Today you dare to kill the clan soldiers with the fifth surname and Qiwang, and if you dare to kill the clan soldiers with the fifth surname and Qiwang tomorrow, you will regret it for the rest of your life!"
Cui Xuansu roared.
Then I struggled and was dragged down.
Just as the soldiers were cleaning up the scene, a group of people came from a distance.
They are the heads or representatives of some aristocratic families in Luoyang City, headed by Dugu Bo.
"Fang, Mr. Fang?!"
"Bye, pay homage to Mr. Fang!"
Dugubo and others noticed the corpse on the ground.
Their expressions changed drastically, and they saluted Fang Yuan solemnly.
They had met Fang Yuan before, and now they were meeting Fang Yuan.
If a person shows fearful strength, he will get more respect.
"Build the road well and contact me if you have any questions."
"Also, the bodies here are left to you to dispose of."
Fang Yuan did not dismount and said calmly.
With that said, I am getting ready to leave here.
"Fang, Minister Fang, the Luo family has decided to cooperate with you to build roads and communities."
In the crowd, a middle-aged man stood up, his voice trembling.
The strong smell of blood at the scene makes people feel scared from the bottom of their hearts.
"And the Lin family."
"And the Mo family."
In a moment, more than a dozen aristocratic families stood up.
Today, Fang Yuan's powerful methods allowed them to completely get rid of their worries about the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.
With Fang Yuan watching over them, they just need to develop themselves well and strengthen their family.
They don't need to take care of the rest, and Five Surnames and Qiwang probably won't be able to take care of them in a short time.
"Yes, but the next investment needs to be estimated."
"After a road is determined, I will send someone to tell you the estimated cost of the road the next day, and you will have to hand over one-tenth of it, and any excess will be refunded."
"You have also seen that the gangsters are too rampant. I can't confiscate the money every time and just come over to solve your problems, right?"
Fang Yuan walked down this time and said very politely.
But be polite, but what you say should not be criticized.
All the representatives of the aristocratic families looked at each other in confusion, and finally expressed that they had no objection.
Either give it later or give it early, so give it earlier. Fang Yuan can't escape anyway.
In addition, they have just received an imperial edict from the court, which states that the court attaches great importance to road construction, and now is the best proof.
"Then everyone will determine the road section to be built today and bring the route map to Chang'an City to my officer."
"I will reply to you as soon as tomorrow, and then you will hand over the investment money to the local governor's office, and pass the receipt issued by the governor's office to me."
Fang Yuan's smile became even brighter and he said slowly.
It succeeded, even though it really offended the five surnames and Qi Wang.
But judging from the current situation, investment in road construction will continue.
But there is still a community to be built here, and we still need to paint a big picture for them.
Luoyang City Fang Yuan has been handed over to Dugu Bo to win over, and I believe many people will respond.
In Chang'an City, where Fang Yuan is married to Du He, as long as the investment in road construction continues to receive returns, people will soon respond to the construction of a community.
"Farewell to Mr. Fang."
With everyone’s congratulations.
Fang Yuan and Li Junxian returned to Chang'an City with a team of thousands of people.
It took a lot of time to go back and forth, and Qiwang of the fifth surname soon learned that Cui Xuansu and the 700 clan soldiers sent out were dead.
In an instant, the five surnames and Qiwang were furious and convened another meeting!
"I suggest killing Fang Yuan!"
"That's right, kill Fang Yuan to wipe out the shame!"
"This man has brought a lot of shame to our Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, and he must be killed!"
"It's not difficult to kill Fang Yuan, but this matter was obviously ordered by the emperor. Just kill a puppet?"
"Bear it, we have carried out our plan to the end, if you bear it any longer, the color of this world will change!"
"Then should we leave Chang'an City?"
"It's time to leave so that you don't have to run away later."
From the very beginning of the secret meeting, Fang Yuan hated Fang Yuan and wanted to kill him.
Later, they decided to give in temporarily and escape from Chang'an City to realize their plan.
The other side.
Li Shimin was shocked when he learned that Fang Yuan and Li Junxian had killed all 700 soldiers from the Qiwang clan.
He quickly gave secret orders to Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and others, asking them to be ready to send troops at any time.
However, what surprised Li Shimin was that after three days in a row, there was no response or counterattack from Qi Wang, the fifth surname.
Not only Li Shimin was surprised, but the dignitaries in the city who knew about the matter were also surprised. The only explanation is that the Boling Cui family wants to be the Minister of Household Affairs and has no time to care about that.
On the fourth day, more than 30 aristocratic families in Luoyang turned over their investment in road construction.
On average, each aristocratic family paid one hundred thousand, about three million, to the local governor's office, and the documents were passed to Fang Yuan's hands.
In this regard, Li Shimin deliberately explained the matter at the end of the court meeting.
"I am very happy today."
"More than thirty aristocratic families in Luoyang decided to invest in the imperial court to build roads."
"Each of them invested an average of 100,000 yuan, and a total of 3 million yuan has been handed over to the Luoyang governor, and will be added to the national treasury by then!"
Li Shimin said excitedly.
As soon as the words fell, the whole scene became a blur, and everyone was shocked.
Immediately, all civil and military officials in the court looked at Fang Yuan with deep shock in their eyes.
"Your Majesty, this is a document that the thirty-five families in Luoyang received from the governor's office. This document proves that they have paid the money, and the detailed amount has been paid, and who has passed it."
Fang Yuan walked out at the right time.
Holding thirty-five documents in both hands.
"Give me a little, and show it to the ministers as well."
Li Shimin said excitedly.
Wang De on the side immediately walked down with the eunuch.
Wang De took part of the documents and handed them to Li Shimin, and the rest of the eunuchs showed them to the ministers at the scene.
Wang Gui, Fang Xuanling and others were the first to get it. They took the document with slightly trembling hands and quickly read the words on it.
There is the governor's seal, signature, and letters from the governor and others. This is a genuine document and cannot be faked.
In just fifteen days, 3.5 million was brought to the treasury. Isn’t it terrible?
Cui Zhentang was also in the court. At this time, he was different from the excitement and shock of everyone. He was furious, and his anger was about to break through his chest.
"Shilang Fang, how did you do this?"
"Shilang Fang, is there any other place besides Luoyang?"
"Shilang Fang,."
Everyone was shocked and asked questions one after another.
Fang Yuan's method was so powerful that they all thought it was a dream.
With such a powerful method, can Cui Zhentang still be able to sit on the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue as he wishes?
It was previously rumored that Fang Yuan and the emperor had reached some agreement on the position of Minister of Household Affairs, but now it seems to be true.
For a time, the ministers were shocked and had different thoughts.
Li Shimin also looked at Fang Yuan excitedly, looking forward to Fang Yuan's reply.
It’s just Luoyang, what about all the other places in the world?
"Back to Your Majesty, colleagues, there are applications from other places being sent over, and I still have a few that are being reviewed and approved."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
In addition to Luoyang, there are also aristocratic families near Chang'an City.
There are more aristocratic families near Chang'an City, twice as many as those in Luoyang City.
However, the review takes time, so it cannot be completed all at once. It will take several days.
"Very good!"
"I look forward to your good news!"
Li Shimin said excitedly.
Ying Meng Xianchen is Ying Meng Xianchen.
It has brought so many benefits to the court in such a short period of time.
It seems that Fang Yuan is more suitable to sit in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance.
Although Li Shimin thought so, many ministers present did not think so.
Just when Li Shimin was about to end the court meeting, Cui Zhentang, who couldn't bear it anymore, stood up.
"Your Majesty, I have something unclear, please clarify it!"
Cui Zhentang said loudly.
The eyes of the ministers changed and they looked at Cui Zhentang with interest.
As we all know, Cui Zhentang was recommended by Tang Jian and is likely to be the next Minister of Household Affairs.
But the emperor seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with Fang Yuan, requiring Tang Jian to take over the job one month later before resigning. Fang Yuan has been making such big moves recently.
"Did His Majesty reach some kind of agreement with Shilang Fang in exchange for the position of Minister of Household Affairs?"
Cui Zhentang said in a deep voice.
He has the idea of risking his life.
Because the family has temporarily decided not to move Fang Yuan.
Since Fang Yuan can't move, there won't be much help from the family if he can ascend to the throne.
Of course, the family will still use their connections to talk to people like Fang Xuanling and get them to support Cui Zhentang.
After the words fell, the court was in an uproar. The eyes looking at Cui Zhentang and Li Shimin felt like they were watching a show.
Whether Li Shimin and Fang Yuan have reached some kind of agreement has been speculated by most of the officials.
The ministers thought it was very possible, but they all had a tacit understanding and did not say anything.
Because I want to give the emperor face.
If you say it in public like this, the emperor will lose face.
"It does exist."
Li Shimin's smile slowly faded and he said calmly.
He instantly felt that Cui Zhentang didn't know how to behave, and he kept cursing in his heart.
When this matter was exposed, wasn't it because people thought that he was arbitrary and only appointed ministers according to his own ideas?
"Your Majesty, I think that Minister Fang is very talented and very capable."
"But after all, I am a little younger and my qualifications are not enough. I should practice for a few years before making a decision."
Cui Zhentang said in a deep voice.
The arrow has been drawn and must be fired.
Just put it forward in front of the ministers and see how Li Shimin responds.
Conspiracy means that even if people know it is a trick, they have to deal with it head on.
The ministers did not speak, but looked at Li Shimin with different expressions, waiting for Li Shimin's answer.
Fang Yuan didn't speak either, because it was not his place to interrupt at this time, Li Shimin had to answer.
"The qualifications are indeed not enough, and the age is indeed a bit low, but the ability is here, do you agree?"
Li Shimin said slowly.
He glanced at the courtiers present.
Some courtiers bowed their heads obediently when facing his gaze.
Some dodge a little, then return to their original position and look at him.
"Your Majesty, being young means not having enough experience, and being young means that the experience has not been smoothed out yet."
"We do not deny Fang Shilang's ability, but given his situation, is there any need for consultation when he takes up the post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue?"
Cui Zhentang said in a deep voice.
At this moment, he is not afraid of being said to be jealous.
He is not jealous, he is just telling a fact that everyone agrees with.
"Do you know what agreement I reached with Shilang Fang?"
Li Shimin did not answer, but asked instead.
He had thought about this situation and how to respond. He would let them take the bait first and turn the initiative into a passive one.
Sure enough, as Li Shimin asked the question, the ministers all looked curious.
What kind of agreement would it take for Li Shimin to use his position as Minister of Household Affairs to make a deal?
"The emptiness of the national treasury is no longer something that happens every day or two. My dear ones must also know it."
"The agreement between me and Fang Yuan is that if he can fill up the treasury within a month, I will support him to become the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
After the words fell, the expressions of the ministers changed again and again.
Filling up the national treasury in one month is really fantastic.
But suddenly remembering the orders just now, the officials couldn't help laughing.
Fang Yuan's expression also changed, because Li Shimin was talking about support, not direct arrangements.
"If such conditions can be achieved, how can mere qualifications not make up for it?"
Li Shimin looked around at everyone present.
"Your Majesty, I feel something is wrong."
"Ability is one thing, and qualifications are another thing. If you go up if you don't have enough qualifications, how can you convince everyone present?"
Cui Zhentang said loudly.
He felt that it was difficult for him to convince Li Shimin, so he expanded the scope and asked the ministers present to speak out.
"When I was eighteen, I followed my great ancestor on horseback to kill the enemy, and when I was twenty-eight, I ascended the throne."
"If qualifications are used to test a person's success, then wouldn't the capable people in our Datang be buried?"
Li Shimin saw Cui Zhentang's thoughts and immediately used his qualifications as a representative.
Cui Zhentang opened his mouth, but could not find a reason to refute for a while.
"Your Majesty, you are the True Dragon Emperor, how can you be compared with me?"
Suddenly, a person from the front row of ministers walked out.
Li Shimin looked at it, his eyes widened slightly, and his eyes flashed with disbelief.