Chapter 1,781 The Bet on Cement Road

Chen Zhongheng felt that the DPRK was constantly changing.

For example, the old party is gradually being ostracized, but probably because they are worried about triggering a backlash, the officials are very gentle.

At the Xiaochao meeting, the main force was still those people, but later there was Wen Yanbo, a big boss of the old party.

Wen Yanbo is Zhao Shu's tool for balancing government affairs and a means of hedging.

Once there are big problems with the New Deal, Wen Yanbo will have many benefits from coming to power.

First of all, he will not choose either/or and chop off the entire New Deal with one blow. Secondly, he will balance the interests of all parties and will not let the old party dominate the court.

This is the role of Wen Yanbo, and what Zhao Shu appreciates most about him.

The old man seeks the country.

These are the words Zhao Shu often uses to praise Wen Yanbo.

But today he used another word to praise Shen An.

"One word can make a nation prosper!"

Zhao Shu was a little excited, but also a little scared.

"I'm afraid. If we continue to ignore this shortcoming, what will the north and south of the Song Dynasty look like in a few decades?"

Han Qi said: "I'm afraid it will wither even more."

"I am so scared when I think about it now, but now I have a clue, which just makes up for it."

Zhao Shu smiled and said: "Anbei is a lucky general!"

When he was happy, he actually called Shen An by his cousin.

But Bao Zheng was a little dissatisfied: "Your Majesty, what Shen An said is true knowledge and insight, but it is based on ability, not blessing."

Well!

Zhao Shu nodded, "Yes, but I was overjoyed and said it wrong."

Shen An quickly expressed his stance, "I don't dare."

"What you said pointed out the biggest problem of the Song Dynasty. It can be said that you rejuvenated the country with one word. I can't praise you enough. I was too happy, but you talked about the blessed generals. The blessed generals and deputy generals are all caused by blessings. , but it’s not my ability, so I was wrong.”

Zhao Shu stood up and nodded slightly.

He actually apologized seriously!

This shows the impact Shen An's words had on him.

"The road construction in the north cannot be delayed. The Third Division has to start preparing money and food. Many prisoners have been captured this time..."

Zhao Shu's heart moved for a moment, but then he sighed: "Among those prisoners, all those who are Han'er are selected."

This means keeping an open mind.

Han Jiang responded, "Your Majesty, if this is the case, many civilians will have to be recruited."

"There are a lot of idle people in the Song Dynasty now, so it would be good to give them a chance to make money."

Shen An felt that Han Jiang should be more generous. "As for money and food, Prime Minister Han, the north has gained a lot this time. We will get out what we need to get out. Money left in the warehouse is just a dead thing. Use it out and it will become money."

Han Jiang was startled and praised: "It is a dead thing if it is not used. This is a great kindness."

hehe!

Shen An unintentionally made Han Jiang admire him again. He felt that he had already stolen the limelight today and should restrain himself.

But Han Jiang had some problems. "There were some problems with the location selection of the official roads along this road. Many of them were in low-lying areas. If the roads were rerouted, it would encroach on the fields and incur another expense."

When it comes to money and food, even Zhao Shu is pretending to be stupid.

Han Jiang became angry when he saw this and said: "If we don't re-select the site, once there is a heavy rain, it will be soaked into a pond."

"Then let's re-select the site." Shen An couldn't sit idly by after all, "Your Majesty, if you want to requisition the land, just requisition the land and just pay. Besides, there is a lot of land in the north now. Aren't the Third Division planning to sell it next? Priority Just consider these farmers.”

"Good!" Zhao Shu thought this was a good idea.

Once the road to the north is built, the Song Dynasty's next attack will be so fast that it will make the Liao people cry.

The key is great development!

Shen An was in a happy mood. Seeing that Han Jiang was still a little resentful, he said, "Prime Minister Han, there is actually a way to ensure that the road will not rot due to rain."

Han Jiang looked at him and said angrily: "If it rains, the roads will be bad, not only in the north, but also in the south. If you, Shen An, can come up with a way, I will let you do it as the third envoy."

Tsk tsk!

Shen An had a toothache, "I really have a way, but the Third Secretary..."

How can he be the Third Secretary-General now?

Han Jiang said: "I keep my word!"

Shen An even had a toothache.

But after seeing Han Jiang's stubborn gaze, he smiled.

Well, Han Jiang, you are so good, I will give it to you for a while.

Zhao Shu asked curiously: "Is there really such a way?"

Shen An nodded, "The academy has been thinking about these things for a long time."

What he said was very simple. Zhao Shu smiled and said: "If there is such a method, the road in front of the academy gate should not be like this."

Well!

Shen An blushed a little.

He really hadn't thought about this, so he was slapped in the face.

But being slapped in the face feels good for a while, and it only feels good if you keep doing it.

He cupped his hands and said, "I would like to give it a try, and use the Martial Arts Alley to test it."

Zhao Shu nodded, "Yes."

Han Qi said: "There are also Taixue and clan academies in Martial Arts Alley. Don't dig holes in front of their doors."

When everyone thought about it, it was really possible.

Shen An smiled dryly and said, "What's the matter?"

He really wanted to dig a hole at the entrance of the clan academy so that he could tease those students who had been a little noisy recently.

Han Jiang suddenly asked: "Isn't this... free of charge?"

Zhao Shu also thought about this problem, but he was just pretending to be stupid. Now that Han Jiang pointed it out, he could only pretend to be a rich man, "If it costs a lot, I will give you some here."

After saying that, he felt a little heartbroken.

The money was saved with so much hard work, and it's about to go out again.

I'm afraid the queen will give me a cold face again when I look back.

This emperor feels aggrieved. If the government is short of money, you have to open the internal treasury to fill it, and withdraw money from the bank to fill it. But after filling it, the wife of the family will be dissatisfied.

This is the rat in the bellows, suffering from both ends.

Why!

It’s so difficult for me!

"Money?" Shen An looked upright, "Share your Majesty's worries, share your worries for the Song Dynasty... This is my motto, and I can still afford this money."

What a good minister!

Feeling that he had saved another sum, Zhao Shu's mood immediately improved, and he said hypocritically: "If it's not enough, just tell me."

"That's enough, that's enough. I've got you covered in Martial Arts Alley."

Shen An patted her chest and confirmed, which made Han Jiang feel that she was being a little petty.

"Anbei, I shouldn't have done it." Han Jiang apologized seriously, and Shen An smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Prime Minister Han? Everyone is doing it for the Song Dynasty, so why shouldn't it be done?"

So elegant and bright!

Han Jiang sighed and found Bao Zheng after leaving the court. "Xiren, how did you teach him to be so upright and upright?"

Bao Zheng coughed dryly, "Teaching is useless, I just lead by example."

"Yes, words and deeds are indispensable!" Han Jiang praised: "Xiren is indeed a gentleman."

Bao Zheng's steps became more relaxed.

As soon as Shen An left the imperial city, he encountered a group of wealthy merchants blocking the road.

"The Duke of the State, Duke of the State of Yan, we are willing to buy land."

"I will buy as many fields as there are in the land of Youyan! No ambiguity!"

"The villain has prepared the money and is just waiting for Sansi to sell it!"

Shen An cupped his hands and said, "You can go to the Third Division to talk to Mr. Han about this matter."

Businessmen are not fools. They came to block Shen An first just to get some information.

Shen An came up with the idea of ​​selling the land in the north to repay the loan for the Northern Expedition, and he had the biggest say in this matter.

So if you don't block him, who will he block?

But Shen An didn't leak anything, which was helpless.

After he left, a businessman said, "Will the Shen family go to the north to buy land?"

"No way." A businessman said firmly: "The Shen family has built two villages outside the city over the years, one is a workshop, and the other houses the rural soldiers of the Mangshan Army. If Duke Shen wants to buy land, , just throw money at it.”

"Yes, I just don't know why he didn't buy the land."

"No matter how much money you make, there is no real land. That land can be cultivated for thousands of years. It would be great to leave it to our children and grandchildren."

"But Duke Shen is opposed to annexing land. Don't you know about this?"

"..."

Shen An is opposed to annexing land. In his view, the Song Dynasty is still a farming country. A farming country must ensure that farmers have land. Although it is difficult, it must be done.

When more new continents are discovered overseas in the future, the population will naturally be diverted away. Then there will be no shortage of food, and the land can be transferred in an orderly manner.

Brother is a genius!

Shen An arrived at the academy with great ambition. Wang Yu was busy and had no time to receive him.

Shen An went over and took a look, and saw that Wang Yu was writing, every stroke very seriously.

"What are you..."

Shen An felt that this guy was sabotaging his work.

"Get a copybook for my son." How pitiful the hearts of parents in the world are! Wang Yu, a cold-blooded guy, is actually here today.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Shen An couldn't help laughing, and Wang Yu looked up at him with a very disdainful look.

"That Yuan Ze, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net asked you, can you take care of your children when you go home now?"

"Take it!" Wang Yu answered without hesitation.

"Then last time I remember you said that a certain man went home to take care of his children and cook, which was a disgrace to men. What are you doing now?"

Shen An had been waiting for this opportunity to fight back for too long and was really overjoyed.

"But I don't know how to cook." Wang Yu said calmly, "So you are still a disgrace to men."

"Si Ye, you asked me to bring the food."

A professor came outside, carrying some vegetables in his hand.

Lao Wang is now the Yushi Zhongcheng, so there will naturally be no shortage of servants in the family, but Wang Yu still has people bring food to him. This is a gesture of caring for his wife and children.

"Who is a man's shame?" Shen An looked at Zixiong and said: "At least he doesn't buy groceries!"

Wang Yu said calmly: "The food picked by the servant at home recently was not good."

This excuse is weak.

"By the way, why did you come to the academy?" Wang Yu actually changed the subject, which made Shen An couldn't help but feel happy, "It's cement. They had been thinking about it for several years last time, so it's time to release it."

"Can it be released?" Wang Yu cheered up. "Although the cement is not expensive, if you want to build a road, it will cost thousands of miles at least. In the past, you always said that Song Dynasty did not have the money to do this now. Is it possible that it has the money now? Already?"

"Still no money." Shen An knew that road construction was a bottomless pit, "But it has to be built. This matter will be of great benefit to the businessmen. I will ask them to donate some later."

"A drop in the bucket." Wang Yu frowned and said, "If we build from Bianliang to Youzhou, it will cost a lot of money and food."

"As long as they see the benefits of cement roads, the Song Dynasty will support the DPRK and China from top to bottom, and they will naturally find a solution by then."

Shen An said very sternly: "Many things... have to be forced! I can't wait to see the surprise of the emperor and his ministers in the court."