Chapter 1161 Draft

The list of beautiful girls was sent to the Imperial Study Room by Gu Taining, Minister of Rites.

Yun Qing took the list, skipped the name and family background, and only looked at the total number of people. After reading it, Yun Qing frowned and said, "Why are there only thirty-six candidates?" There are hundreds of civil servants and generals of the fourth rank and above, and there are only such a small number of this beautiful girl.

Gu Taining bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, only these thirty-six people meet the conditions."

The draft this time is different from the previous ones. The previous ones had strict requirements, and those who had reached the grade, as long as there were girls of the right age in the family, they had to participate in the draft. Of course, if there is no daughter at home or the age is not right, there is no way. And this draft, first of all, it is required to be a legitimate daughter, and it must be born to the regular wife, and those who are recorded in the name are not counted; secondly, they must be able to read and write; It is enough for a family to have only one; fifthly, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to run for the election, and you don’t have to force it.

In today's world, women are in the minority who can read and write. Even many girls from official families, many of them have never been educated, and at most they can know a few words. Therefore, only this condition is half done. In addition, it is required to be a prostitute, and this has gone to a large number of people. Fortunately, the age limit is relatively wide, otherwise there will be fewer people. As for the fourth condition, as long as the girls who meet the first three conditions are basically candidates. The reason is very simple, everyone knows that the empress is a shrew, so this draft is definitely not for the emperor to choose a concubine, but for several princes to choose concubines.

When Yun Qing heard this, he put down the list. He would definitely not care about the specific matters of concubine selection. He nodded and said, "I know about it."

As soon as Gu Taining left, Yuxi walked in from the outside.

Yun Qing handed the list to Yu Xi, and said, "Just right, this is the draft list sent by Gu Taining, take a look."

Yuxi glanced at it and put it down.

Yun Qing handed a booklet to Yu Xi, and said, "I allocated 200,000 taels of silver, should it be enough?" The little money just deposited in the treasury will soon be used up again.

Disaster relief, maintenance and construction of dams, and officials' salaries all require money. And the biggest one, of course, is military spending. There are millions of soldiers and horses, and the military salary and food are a huge sum of money every year.

When he was a general, the military salary and food were not delivered in time, and he and his subordinates scolded the court countless times. Only when I sit in this position by myself will I realize how difficult it is.

Yuxi said with a smile: "It's not bad now, it was really difficult in the past few years." Last year, the weather was smooth, and there was no major war ahead, and the taxes collected could barely cope. And the money Tian Yang earned for her has not been moved in the bank.

"Thank you for your hard work." In the past few years, he focused on military affairs, and Yuxi was in charge of government affairs. Although I know that the money is not enough, I don't have such a profound experience now.

Yuxi smiled and said: "If the weather can be as smooth as last year this year and next, then we will be much more relaxed." Although there are natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Sichuan last year, but the scope is very small, only one county. And places such as Jiangnan and Shandong have bumper harvests.

"God is merciful, and the weather will always be smooth." Money is a little tight now, but the government's granary is full of grain. If there is food, the heart will not panic.

Hearing this, Yuxi said with a smile: "If that's the case, then we can send troops to Liaodong in at most five years." Yan Wushuang was a thorn in the heart of their husband and wife. Not only Yan Wushuang, who has trouble sleeping and eating. It's just that the combat effectiveness of the Liaodong Army is no less than that of the Northwest Army, and it will be a protracted battle if it is to be fought. But fighting requires money, and at that time the national treasury couldn't get a penny out. In this case, the most important thing is naturally to resume production and develop the economy. However, when the conditions are ripe, we must send troops to Liaodong.

When Yun Qing heard this, his face was a little dignified: "Due to planting yams in Liaodong these years, food is no longer as tight as before." Although the weather in Liaodong is only suitable for planting once. However, the yield of yams is high, and Yan Wushuang's pressure has been greatly eased in just one season.

Yuxi didn't expect this kind of thing: "The common people will benefit anyway." The promotion of yams will benefit the common people all over the world.

Speaking of which,

Yuxi told Yunqing a good news: "The sweet potatoes that Tian Yang brought from Fanren have an yield of nearly 3,000 catties per mu. If it is popularized in the future, even if there is a natural disaster, the common people will not stop cooking for a while." Potatoes also need water. But sweet potatoes can be grown in dry land.

Yun Qing was also very happy: "Tell Tian Yang to pay more attention and find more high-yielding grain seeds." If you find more of them, there will be more food on the people's table to satisfy their hunger.

Yuxi laughed angrily and said, "It's up to you to say. You always look down on this businessman, but if it weren't for the money Tian Yang earned from doing business these years, our life would have been even more difficult." In the first year, the profit was only one million , but now the annual profit has reached four to five million. These silver coins greatly relieved Yuxi's pressure.

Yunqing also has his insistence: "After all, it is not appropriate to compete with the people for profit. When the national treasury is filled in the future, this business should not be done again."

Yuxi said: "It is true that merchants value profits, but they are the ones who bring business taxes. And it is also by relying on them that goods can circulate and the economy can be driven quickly..." Without them, the economy cannot develop . If the economy cannot develop, increasing taxes is just empty talk.

Yun Qing knew Yu Xi very well, and after hearing this, he looked at Yu Xi and asked, "What do you want to do?"

"I want to abolish the law that merchants cannot take imperial examinations for three generations." In the city of agriculture, industry and commerce, merchants have the lowest status. But if this law is abolished, the sons of merchants can also participate in the imperial examination, and the common people will have no such scruples about doing business in the future.

Yun Qing disagreed: "Then have you ever thought about it, if the businessman's heir can pass the imperial examination, then the government and business will be integrated."

Yuxi smiled and said: "Just add one, if there are children in the officialdom, the immediate family members are not allowed to do business."

Yunqing still felt something was wrong.

Yuxi laughed and said: "Three generations of merchants cannot become officials, and there is also collusion between officials and businessmen. As long as the emperor is a wise emperor, the common people can live and work in peace and contentment. Others are not a big problem."

Although Yunqing is a bit old-fashioned, he has an advantage that he can listen to advice.

After hesitating for a while, Yun Qing said, "We will discuss this matter with all the ministers before making a decision."

"They won't agree." Seeing Yunqing looking at her, Yuxi said with a smile: "The sons of merchants can become officials, which indirectly damages their interests." The homes of senior officials are basically sent by merchants filial piety. If the children of merchants can also enter the imperial examination, they will not only compete with their children for the scientific examination places, but also will not cling to them when they gain power in the future.

Yun Qing thought for a while, nodded and agreed: "Since you think it's good, let's give it a try." If the impact is not good, just ban it later.

Beginning in mid-April, show girls came to Beijing one after another. The imperial court has a special place for show girls, but if show girls want to live with relatives and friends, they can just enter the palace to participate in the election within the specified time.

Yuxi called Yang Duoming over, and said to him: "Wait for the beautiful girls to enter the palace, and write down all their words and deeds." Although she was confident in her vision, she couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't look at it. Goofy. As for the selection of the princess, there is no room for any mistakes.

Yang Duoming nodded: "Yes." Now Yang Duoming is the Chief Envoy of the General Secretary. He is not a big official but only a fifth-rank official, but his duty is to supervise all officials. So, great power.

After Yang Duoming finished his report and went out, Yun Qing said to Yu Xi: "I want Yu Zhi to investigate all the beautiful girls secretly."

The husband and wife still have a tacit understanding, Yuxi said: "Are you worried that these beautiful girls have problems?"

"If Yan Wushuang were to drop the package, the consequences would be unimaginable." He was also bitten by a snake for ten years and was afraid of well ropes. As for Yan Wushuang, he must be speculated with the greatest malice.

I feel that it takes a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to investigate all the people, and it is unnecessary. Yuxi said: "When the candidate is confirmed, let someone investigate secretly."

Yun Qing nodded in agreement.

In two days, Brother Xuan happened to be on vacation, so Yuxi asked Brother Yu to pick him up.

Today, Brother Xuan went back to the palace with Brother Yu. Seeing Yuxi, Brother Xuan asked: "Mother, I asked Brother to call me back, is there anything urgent?"

"It's not an urgent matter, it's a lifelong event for you." If this draft can resolve all the marriages of the four brothers, it will save her a lot of trouble.

Brother Xuan looked up at Yu Xi, then quickly lowered his head. His face was not red, but his ears were red.

Brother You felt that there was nothing to be shy about, so Yuxi said without opening her mouth: "Mother, I believe in your vision, if you think it's good, you must be right."

Yuxi smiled and said: "Then you have to tell me, what kind of person do you like? Is it fat or thin, quiet or lively?"

Most people like slender girls, but Brother Yu's preferences are very different: "Mom, find me a fatter girl!"

Brother Xuan hurriedly said: "Ayou, you have to think clearly. How can this fat girl be good-looking." He definitely doesn't want a fat man to be his wife. For Brother Xuan, appearance is the first requirement.

"Those who are skinny have a poor appetite. I am going to marry such a daughter-in-law, and eating with her will definitely affect my appetite." For a foodie, there is nothing more important than eating happily .

After a pause, Brother Yu added: "Mom, just find someone who is a little bit fat, don't be a big fat guy."

Brother Xuan can't understand Brother Yu's preferences, a little fat is not fat.

Yuxi smiled and said, "Apart from this, is there any other requirement?"

Brother Yu made another request: "Be more lively, if it's too dull, I won't have anything to say to her later. For the rest, mother can figure it out."

Yuxi turned her head and asked Brother Xuan: "What about you? What kind of one do you want to find?" She checks on family background and character, and tries to meet the child's requirements for the rest.

Brother Xuan is embarrassed to say.

Brother You said on his behalf: "Third brother likes beautiful and talented people, and he has to be gentle and kind." Only those who are gentler than Second Sister will become."

Yuxi looked at Brother Xuan and said: "It's not good if you are too soft-tempered, too soft-hearted and can't even handle the general affairs well." It's good to be kind-hearted, but too kind-hearted is weak. She can't look down on such a woman.

Brother Xuan hurriedly said: "Mother is in charge."

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