lcionline Chapter 338
Chapter 338
"Regarding the specific site selection of the Liaodong Grand Canal this time, His Royal Highness issued a letter of solicitation in the newspaper, and all the people of Daqin can put forward their own suggestions."
"In the end, one of the proposals with the highest voices will be selected as the final proposal."
"I'm going, doesn't that mean that the Grand Canal in the North may also pass through us?"
People in Hedong, Shangdang, Taiyuan County and other places became excited after seeing the content in the newspaper.
You must know that due to the large rivers in the Central Plains, there are many branch water systems. As far as Liaodong, basically every county has its own water system.
And the construction of the Grand Canal in the north, in the perception of the common people, will choose the shortest and easiest route to build, and there will be no intersection with places like Shangdang and Taiyuan County.
But now, His Royal Highness is actually asking the common people for their opinions.
Doesn't that mean that as long as the voice of the county is high enough, there is a chance to let the Grand Canal pass by your door?
This is undoubtedly a great opportunity for the common people.
Although the main labor force for the construction of the Grand Canal came from the Maurya Dynasty, there are still many supporting projects to be built.
For example, passing through various ports along the way and the construction of new cities require a large number of manpower.
And according to the practice of the imperial court, the shortage of personnel will inevitably be hired from the local area first.
This is definitely a great opportunity to increase income for the people in the counties and counties they pass, and they don't need to be too far away from home.
The real source of profit is the passing bonus after the successful construction of the Grand Canal.
Not to mention much, just the supplies, food and clothing of the passing ships are enough to make the counties around the port rich.
Not to mention that after the opening of the Grand Canal, convenient water transportation will allow materials from far away to enter smoothly, reducing the prices of many local necessities.
And local specialties can also be sold along the Grand Canal to various counties and counties in Daqin, and even exported to foreign countries, which is another big income.
In short, as long as the Grand Canal passes through the doorstep, it will be difficult for the local area to develop.
The people immediately looked forward to it.
Even many wealthy families, famous families, and business tycoons who were not optimistic about the Liaodong Grand Canal were interested.
Although they are more willing to invest their funds in maritime trade and feel that the return on investment in the Grand Canal is too slow, this does not prevent them from becoming supporters of the Liaodong Grand Canal.
Because they also want the Grand Canal to pass by their doorstep.
When the road is clear, it is convenient to do business. This is already a business principle recognized by the whole of Daqin.
Many courtiers even quarreled in court in order to let the Grand Canal pass through their hometown.
After all, in addition to leaving a name in history, courtiers also want to be able to return to their hometowns when they retire.
If you don't fight for the interests of your hometown at this time, let alone cheering when you return from retirement, I'm afraid that a pile of rotten eggs and rotten vegetables will be thrown at you.
On the court, if you don't fight for the benefits of your hometown, how dare you come back?
Of course, officials have their own reasons for fighting for the benefits of their hometowns.
Official of Taiyuan County: Taiyuan County has the largest coal reserves in the Qin Dynasty, and the land route is already overwhelmed, so it is still convenient to come by water.
Moreover, we have Fenshui, which is the second largest tributary of the Great River and is very conveniently connected to the Grand Canal.
Official of Yanmen County: I support Taiyuan County’s proposal. The Grand Canal can be extended from Yanmen County, directly connected to Yanshui, from here to Shanggu, and then extended to Liao.
Of course, if you feel that Fenshui is inconvenient, it is also possible to dredge it directly from the big river.
Officials from Julu and Handan County: It’s too far to go to Yanmen County. It’s better to pass directly from Julu.
At that time, the combination of sea transportation and the Grand Canal will be the most perfect solution.
Officials from different places of origin held each other's opinions and fought fiercely, so that Meng Yi, who was in charge of presiding over the court meeting, was the first and the second big.
However, Ying Yu always smiled and said nothing, and had a noncommittal attitude towards any plan.
"His Royal Highness, if you don't show your attitude, the old minister will not dare to go back to the house."
After the court meeting ended, Meng Yi and Ying Yu complained in private.
During this period of time, the officials who didn't make a decision in the court, although they didn't dare to disturb Ying Yu, were not afraid of Meng Yi, the auxiliary minister.
So I ran to Meng Yi's house when I had nothing to do, and when someone came to you to discuss state affairs, you can't blow people out, can you?
Not only can't he be sent away, but he also needs to be served with delicious food and drink. After a few days, Meng Yi can be tossed enough.
In desperation, Meng Yi could only turn to Ying Yu for help.
"In Dr. Meng's opinion, which plan is better?"
Looking at Meng Yi who looked haggard, Ying Yu asked with a smile.
"This?"
Meng Yi was speechless when he heard this.
If he knew which plan was better, would he still have such a headache?
"Recently, ministers and officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Academy of Engineering have learned that the easiest way to build the Grand Canal to Liaodong is to add a section to Sanghai City, pass through Youbeiping, Yuyang, and finally reach Liaodong. .”
"However, this plan does not match His Highness' original intention of developing the inland area along the route.
Regardless of whether it is going to Yanmen County or Julu County, the project volume is not small, and the radiation area is not wide. "
"The section from Yuyang to Liao is not very controversial, after all, there are few people there."
Xiao He added on the side.
After finishing speaking, Xiao He and Meng Yi looked at Ying Yu together.
After all, Ying Yu was the one who finally made up his mind.
"Since there is no dispute, let's fix it. We have money anyway."
"This...isn't that good?"
Meng Yi was dumbfounded when he heard this.
Are they all fixed?
Are you mistaken, how much will it cost to build multiple canals at the same time?
"Your Highness, why don't you decide on a route first, and if there is a need, then build other branch lines!"
Xiao He was also a little dazed, hesitating a little before proposing.
"How many times have I told you, take a long-term view, don't just look at the present."
"Why is the area near the sea and the Grand Canal in my Great Qin now developing the fastest? Isn't it because of the developed transportation and prosperous business?"
"For the same example, there are also areas such as Shangjun. Although there are many Gobi grasslands, because the Silk Road passes through here, doesn't it also develop along with it?"
"What does this mean? This means that as long as the road is in a traffic hub, no matter how backward the local area is, it will develop."
"The reason why the Northern Grand Canal is being opened today is to solve the problem of backward development and underdeveloped transportation in the northern inland."
"Besides Liaodong, the rest of the counties actually have a lot of potential that can be tapped, but they haven't been discovered yet."
"In the huge Northeast, do you think a canal can meet the demand?"
"Let's just talk about the Grand Canal in the south of the Yangtze River. It has only been opened for less than a month, and its transportation volume has skyrocketed several times. Some businessmen have already proposed to increase the number of lines. You don't know that?"
Daqin officials have a habit, that is, when they are poor and afraid, they always think about saving more, and spending less if they can.
In the past, there was nothing wrong with this situation, and it could sustain the overwhelmed treasury.
But now, Daqin's commercial development is booming, and the overall level of wealth is constantly increasing. It is no longer appropriate to use the previous perspective to handle affairs.