Chapter 233 Look at Master Hao blowing the sky for you! (3 more)
Ximen Hao smiled, held the fan, lit the circle on it and said:
"Do you see these circles? A reservoir can be built! It is used to store water. If it is full, a large amount of water can be drained to Huangtu County and other arid areas. And when there is heavy rain here, the water from Hengyang Lake can be appropriately diverted to
here……"
He talked about it in detail. Although his ideas were not perfect and even had some loopholes, his ideas also opened a door for everyone!
Ximen Potian and others were fascinated by what they heard, and even Ji Wubing's eyes were shining. He didn't expect that this unreasonable guy could have such abilities!
Ximen Hao boasted so hard that these people were so stunned that they didn't react for a long time.
After he finished speaking, he bowed his hands and said:
"Father, ministers, and juniors, these are just some ideas. The specific facts, and how far the facts go, I still need to rely on you."
"..."
"good!"
Ximen Potian shouted loudly. He had shouted "ok" so many times today!
Although some of Ximen Hao’s ideas are unreasonable and even impossible, it’s good to have ideas!
"Oh my! I didn't expect it! Your Highness has such abilities! You really know everything about astronomy and geography!"
"Yes! Yes! If this grand plan is completed, the future floods and droughts in Qingguo can be alleviated a lot!"
"..."
For a time, all the officials were flattering each other, or they were really convinced.
"Haha~ Your Highness, you have been talking for a long time, but your plan is a waste of people and money, and Qingguo's financial resources cannot support it at all."
The queen could no longer watch people praise Ximen Hao to the sky, so she finally took action.
"That's right! My father, I feel that the eldest prince's idea is just an idea and will not work at all!" Ximen Guang assisted.
The officials instantly became quiet. Thinking about it, according to Ximen Hao, these rivers are no longer a matter of one county or two counties. In the later stage, they will even be dug to cover the whole country!
Ximen Potian frowned, looked at the two messy maps, and said in a deep voice:
"Dalang, your plan, based on the current national strength of Qingguo, will take at least fifty years, or even a hundred years!"
"Haha~ Father, do you still remember the topic you gave me?" Ximen Hao said with a smile.
Ximen Potian nodded:
"In recent years, various places have complained about heavy taxes, and all the taxes are used on the army. We in Qing State have a lot of troops, but it is impossible to fight every day."
"So if we keep raising troops like this in vain, there will be a lot of resentment among the people. But if we don't raise troops, if the orcs or enemy countries invade, it will be too late to recruit troops at short notice!"
"brush!"
Ximen Hao opened the folding fan, and it was time for him to show off again.
"Father, let me be simple and clear. The people complain about heavy taxes, but they are actually complaining that the court uses all the tax money for the army. So, why don't some of it go to the people?"
"Among the people? What for?" Ximen Potian was a little confused.
"Oh, Father, as the saying goes: take from the people, use it for the people, you just let them take the money, but they don't see any benefits. Of course they have complaints. Especially the troops in the interior. To put it bluntly, they are reserve troops.
Of course the people won’t be happy if we fight a war that we haven’t seen for ten or twenty years?”
"Taking it from the people~using it for the people...I vaguely understand it. But a lot of taxes are also used for disaster relief?"
Ximen Potian became interested because of the saying: take it from the people and use it for the people.
Not only him, but also all the officials began to think deeply.
"First Prince! What do you mean? Is it wrong for us to collect taxes and raise soldiers to protect the people? We should support those people?" Ximen Guang jumped out again.
Ximen Hao ignored the other party again and continued:
"Father, I have an immature opinion."
"explain!"
"yes!"
"You see, our Qing Dynasty is a martial arts country, but there are also many literati, but they all go to private schools or even study by themselves."
"Then why don't we spend some money to build public schools and charge fees! First, it can let the people know where their taxes go. Second, it can also let them spend money to go to school, and the court can still make a profit! It can be used for water conservancy construction!
That’s one of the solutions I’m talking about!”
"Not only has the people tasted the sweetness and no longer have any complaints, but they have also gained a considerable income. Of course, it is best for the school to be civilized and military! Moreover, these graduated students can serve the imperial court! From now on, I
Qingguo no longer has to worry about talents!"
"This is a school. Then we can set up public medical clinics to train doctors, so that every citizen in Qing State can be treated if they get sick! Of course, this is also paid."
"In this way, the country not only relies on taxation to increase the national treasury, but can also provide paid services to the people and earn profits. This is to take it from the people and use it for the people! The court makes money and the people get benefits, killing two birds with one stone!
"
"..."
Silence, deathly silence! Everyone looked at Ximen Hao as if he had seen a ghost. This idea was simply too whimsical!
However, it makes perfect sense!
Of course, there is another biggest problem, and that is: Qingguo’s feudal system may undergo some changes!
After all, not everyone can go to school, and not everyone can find a doctor!
"Gudong~"
Ximen Potian swallowed his saliva and couldn't help but ask:
"Is this what the gods taught you?"
Ximen Hao was speechless, and then he saluted:
"Father, this is what I want, but the specific implementation, how to implement it, and whether to implement it or not are all decided by you, Father."
"This... this needs to be carefully considered by me."
Ximen Potian also knew how powerful it was, and it couldn't be completed in a day or two.
"Haha~ Actually, my father can hold one or two test sites in Tianqing City to give it a try. Okay, let's continue." Ximen Hao said.
"besides?!"
Ximen Potian's eyes widened. Is this son possessed by supernatural powers today?
"Of course, we haven't finished talking about the river channel yet."
Ximen Hao grinned, glanced around the confused crowd, and continued:
"I asked Lord Shangshu earlier if the river was just for diversion? He said yes."
"Hmph! If the river is not diverted, can it be used to raise fish?"
Ximen Guang was unhappy when he saw that Ximen Hao had succeeded in showing off again just now.
"Hahaha! Second Prince, we don't say whether the rivers can support fish or not, but I know that the rivers can support boats and caravans! They can also support people! Everyone! Why can't the rivers spread all over the country be used as canals?
?!"
He suddenly raised his voice in order to calm everyone down.
"canal?"
Everyone's eyes widened.
"Not bad! The canal! The Grand Canal of the imperial court! Pay tolls across the river! You can also rent boats for a fee! Build canal docks! Transport goods! Not only does it support the people, but it can also make money for the imperial court! It also provides convenience for everyone! This,