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Chapter 255: Empire (18)


In this way, three months of peaceful and fulfilling days passed.

And the Wei State has also changed from the bleakness of autumn to the bitter cold of winter.

The snow outside the window is much thicker.

After three months of calm, the Wei State was steadily advancing in the direction that Cao Chong wanted, and after a year of peace, coupled with the application of Quyuan plough farm fertilizer, this autumn was a bumper harvest, compared to last year, the people's food was sufficient, and there should be no starvation to death.

Moreover, after Cao Chong's policy of encouraging population, Wei's population model was estimated to be positive pyramidal in the coming years.

A large number of newborns, a middle-aged workforce with a little less than newborns, and elderly people who are barely because of the war.

Such a population model, while not the most suitable for development, is the most promising.

Of course, no matter how much potential there is, no matter how peaceful the country is, there are also dirty things happening.

For example, Cao Chong's face is not very good now.

His face is not good, it comes from the recital of this morning.

Early this morning, Dasi Nong bluntly said that the treasury was empty and that the road construction should be stopped.

The pile of bamboo slips that appear in Cao Chong's hands now is a detailed record of the amount of money spent and the length of road construction in various places.

For more than three months, the road has been being built, even in winter.

In the cold winter, it will naturally be much more difficult to build roads, but it is not impossible.

These rotten people will only see the difficulties in front of them, such as the cost of the treasury, but they will not think about what will be good after the road is built.

Of course, although Cao Chong is open-minded, he will never think that Emperor Yang of Sui will have nothing to do to build the Grand Canal and die.

Rice, you still have to eat one bite at a time.

"Wen Zhi, you find me some of the places that cost me the most money."

Because the cement is provided by the state treasury, the local government just needs to find some sand and gravel on the spot, as well as those things for labor costs, Cao Chong does not believe it, and the treasury can be empty in three months Cao Chong knew that when the commercial tax revenue came, the treasury could be filled a lot Zhou Budo nodded, knelt down in front of a large pile of bamboo slips, and slowly looked through them.

Suspecting that Zhou Budo was working too slowly alone, Cao Chong called Zhuge Liang, Xin Chang, Zhou Dufu, Wei Yan and others together.

Several people first looked at all the bamboo slips, and then compared them, and finally there were five bamboo slips left.

"These are the five places where the most money is spent on road construction." oh After waiting for nearly an hour, Cao Chong opened the first bamboo slip handed over by Zhou Budo.

"Dongjun Taishou Zhang Pavilion repaired 10,000 meters of roads in three months, of which 1 million was spent on money" One hundred dollars for one meter If the materials are not provided, Cao Chong will still believe the cost, but the materials are provided by the state treasury, and you only need to pay the labor fee, and the labor cost is 100 yuan per meter What made Cao Chong even more angry was that even if Zhang Ge spent a lot of money, at least the road should be built a little longer 10,000 meters, three months Repair 3,000 kilometers of roads a month I don't think you want to be an official anymore Cao Chong's decree goes down, and there are still so few roads for this Zhang Ge to repair, there are three possibilities.

One is not caring, the second is really difficult, and the third is not caring and corruption.

Although Cao Chong's brows were furrowed, he also knew that he couldn't wronged people at will.

He put the bamboo slip down and prepared to find someone to go to Dongjun to find out the situation later.

Then, Cao Chong opened the second bamboo slip.

"Hokkai-gun Taishou Bingyuan" "Repair 80,000 meters of roads in three months, costing 3 million dollars."

This Bingyuan Cao Chong still has some impressions.

When Bing Yuan was young, he was as famous as Guan Ning, both of whom were known for their noble conduct, and the state government ordered them to be recruited to official positions, and both of them were equally unwilling to be officials for the sake of coveting glory and wealth.

After the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Uprising, Bingyuan placed his family in Beihai City and took refuge in the Yuzhou Mountains by himself.

At that time, Kong Rong served as the minister of Beihai, and Bing was originally a special subject in the Youdao {inspection system}.

Later, Kong Rong was attributed to Cao Cao, and Bing Yuan was naturally attributed to Cao Cao.

It's a pity that under the influence of Kong Rong, Bingyuan was sent to Beihai County.

However, I heard that he has governed Beihai County quite well.

Three million to build 80,000 meters.

It's a stark contrast to this Zhang Ge However, the specific situation still needs to be investigated before it can be conclusively determined.

Putting down Bingyuan's bamboo slips, Cao Chong opened the third bamboo slip.

"Le'an is too shou Xiahou Hui" "Building 200,000 meters of roads in three months cost 5 million dollars."

Compared with Bing Yuan, Xiahou Hui Cao Chong is naturally more familiar.

This guy is Xiahou Yuan's son, Xiahou Wei's younger brother, and he only went to Le'an County last year to be a taishou.

The three also built 200,000 meters of roads, which is more than twice as powerful as Bingyuan.

And the money used is still small.

Cao Chong remained silent and opened the fourth bamboo slip.

"Hongnong is too obedient to the order of Hu Shao."

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Cao Chong gently read the name on the bamboo slip and continued: "In three months, 10,000 meters of roads were built, and 2 million money was consumed. ” Scold.

This guy is interesting, even more powerful than that Zhang Ge.

It costs 200 yuan to build a one-meter road.

Cao Chong felt a little angry in his heart.

He had known this Linghu Shao for a long time, and he originally thought it was a high wind and a bright festival, with a clean breeze on his sleeves.

But what I see today, that reputation is that the three of them have become tigers, and they are just people who sell their reputations.

Opening the last bamboo slip, Cao Chong's face became gloomy again.

"Wei Dan, Wudu Taishou, three months to build 500,000 meters of roads, money and silk 8 million" Half a million meters Originally, Xiahou Hui's 200,000 meters made Cao Chong feel a little unreal, and these 500,000 meters were more like nonsense.

It's like a satellite.

This Wei Dan is the son of Wei Duan, a servant of the Han Dynasty, and because of his good position, no one in the world went to the Western Regions together.

So, now it's an itchy skin Cao Chong put down the last bamboo slip, looked around at the ministers in the palace, and asked, "What do you know about these five people?"

Zhou Budo hesitated for a moment, and immediately stood up and said: "Zhang Ge Bingyuan is an upright person, I don't think he will do those villains, as for the others, they are not familiar with it, and they are not easy to speak. ” After Zhou Budo finished speaking, Zhuge Liang also stood up.

"Zhang Gebing's original reputation is resounding in the Wei State, and Linghu Shao also has a bright reputation and the county, as for Xiahou Hui, he is the son and son of General Xiahou Yuan, and Wei Dan also has the talent to run the county."

Zhuge Liang did not express his opinion, but just said the highlights of these three people.

It's the fear that I'll wronged the good people in a fit of rage Cao Chong shook his head lightly and said, "You go to find five bamboo slips with the shortest road to build them, I can be useful." ” After the experience of the previous time, it is clear that this time it is a lot faster.

This time, Cao Chong didn't open the bamboo slips one by one, but just glanced at each one lightly, and then said to Zhou Budo: "You go back first." ” Zhuge Liang Zhou did not doubt glance at each other, and they all slowly withdrew from the main hall.

After everyone left, Cao Chong summoned Bao Chu in.

After many days, Cao Chong's secret service group secret guard has already reached a certain scale.

And now, it's time to use these secret guards.

"You take these bamboo slips down and copy them, and each county is handed over to five people, and then go to each county to see if the contents of the bamboo slips are true or false, and the time is only given for two months."

Bao appeared only with a knighthood and no official position, which was also specially arranged by Cao Chong.

He needed someone to stand in the shadows.

"No" Watching Bao Chu slowly withdraw, Cao Chong seemed to think of something, and then said: "Remember, don't let those five people know that there are other people on his trip." ” Bao Chu immediately understood what Cao Chong meant.

"I understand."

I believe that there are secret guards attacking, and I am afraid that this trap of mine can set off a lot of bloody rain: