The Super Summoning System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1254 Empty Gloves White Wolf

But before digging, there is one thing that must be taken care of.

That is a dispute of interests.

Digging the canal and occupying the land will touch the interests of the common people, landlords, and all classes of aristocratic families.

The merchants were happy when the canal was dug, but the landlords were not happy because digging the canal would occupy their fields.

Although the role of the canal is great, it can divert water for irrigation after success, and obtain tens of millions of acres of fertile land.However, the landlords cannot enjoy this benefit for the common people whose fields were occupied at the beginning.The fields have been encroached on, and the benefits of the canal to the fields will be great in the future, and they will not be able to enjoy them.

The common people whose fields are occupied can only complain a few words and dare not do anything about it, but once you encroach on the interests of those landlords and aristocratic families, they will try their best to rebel against you.

If there happened to be another natural disaster, locust plague and other bad harvests, then these landlords and aristocratic families would woo the people to rebel, and a rebellion would break out accordingly.

Therefore, before digging the canal, it is necessary to determine the route of the canal. Once the route is determined, then communicate with the owners of the land on this route and discuss with them to make up for the benefits they lost due to the excavation of the canal.Only after these people have no objections can they start work.

This is a bit like the road construction and demolition work in later generations. Before the road construction, the residents on the road must first be communicated, and compensation should be given to them to move away so that the construction can start.If the negotiation is not good, the project may be delayed, and even some nail households would rather die than move away, resulting in detours on the road.

Therefore, if you want to repair the canal safely, the dispute over interests is the primary problem to be solved.

Liu Bian looked around the group of officials, and finally set his eyes on Xie An.

Xie An is a capable minister, his political ability is stronger than Xun Yu, and he is on par with Zhuge Liang. These years, Xie An has been serving as a vacant post in the Taixue. This time, Liu Bian decided to entrust Xie An with the supervision of digging the canal.

Liu Bian said in a deep voice: "Xie An, I named you the governor of the canal, and you will be fully responsible for excavating the section of the canal from Luoyang to Xiangyang. The first priority right now is to determine the route, and at the same time solve the problem of encroachment on the fields of the people and aristocratic families along the way, so as to avoid conflict of interest."

"No!" Xie An knew that the task was arduous, but he still did not back down and accepted the order.

Pang Ji cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, let's postpone the excavation of the canal for a few years. Now in northern Mongolia, the Jurchen is still alive, and the treasury stock cannot be used on the canal. Otherwise, if the battle ahead is tight, the country will be destroyed." into turmoil."

Liu Bian laughed loudly when he heard the words: "Hahaha, why use the treasury stock to dig the canal?"

"It's hundreds of miles from Luoyang to Xiangyang. To dig the canal, hundreds of thousands of people need to be recruited, and hundreds of millions of money and food will be spent. Such a huge sum of money cannot be afforded by the local government."

Liu Bian said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about this. Since those merchants asked the imperial court to dig a canal for them, how could they not contribute something? Once the canal is opened, the merchants will make the most profits. Naturally, the money and food are for them Part of it is out."

"Mi Zhu, immediately call all merchants registered with the Ministry of Commerce along the line from Luoyang to Xiangyang to come to Luoyang, and I want to meet them!"

Mi Zhu bowed his hands and took the order: "No!"

Liu Bian got up and told all the ministers: "The matter of excavating the canal is a big matter, and there must be no sloppy. All ministries of the court must fully cooperate with the Governor's Mansion of the Canal, and there must be no slack. Xie An, the fifth rank of the court You can choose any of the following officials to join the Governor's Mansion to assist you in handling affairs."

"I'll obey you!" Seeing that Liu Bian's decision had been made, even the officials who were opposed to it didn't say anything more.

These people are all officials who are dedicated to the country, and they are practical people. Since Liu Bian's decision has been made and opposition is useless, they will not continue to oppose it, because opposition will aggravate conflicts and be detrimental to the country.It's not as real as doing things for the country honestly.

Following Liu Bian's order, Xie An selected officials in Luoyang to form the Canal Governor's Mansion.

Chief Xie An has been studying for many years, and half of the talents in the world have to go through his hands. Xie An knows who can be talented in Luoyang City.In just a few days, Xie An completed the establishment of the Governor's Mansion. Most of the officials selected were not high-ranking, but they were all outstanding practical talents.

Afterwards, Xie An took the officials to various places to determine the route of the canal, and at the same time resolve the disputes over the interests of the common people and aristocratic families along the way.

At the same time, officials from Luoyang to Xiangyang also gathered in Luoyang City.

In the middle of the merchant's deployment, merchants from all over the place gathered.

The entire main hall, as well as the outside of the hall, were crowded with people. These people were all rich and wealthy businessmen. In the local area, even the officials had to give them three points of courtesy.

But now, they are crowded in the main hall, shoulder to shoulder, and they don't even have a place to do anything.

But these merchants didn't dare to complain, because what they were going to meet next was the most powerful person in the world, not one of them.

Dare to complain?Liu Bian didn't need a word, or even just a look, to make them lose everything.

In the front row are the most popular merchants in Luoyang and Xiangyang.

Mi Zhu was discussing with them in a low voice.

Mi Zhu said in a low voice: "You guys are all supported by the court. Without the help of the court, you would not be here today. Remember what I said?"

A few wealthy merchants did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Mi Zhu. After listening to Mi Zhu's words, they nodded like chickens pecking at rice, and said, "Remember, remember, we will definitely cooperate."

"Aren't we all here today because of the court gang? As long as His Majesty gives orders, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"That is, as long as His Majesty says something, I will do anything!"

A group of merchants spoke their pledges one after another.

These important merchants in Luoyang and Xiangyang were actually secretly supported by the imperial court. Liu Bian had his own chamber of commerce, but he also asked the Ministry of Commerce to secretly support the chamber of commerce.

When the Ministry of Commerce introduces any measures, let these chambers of commerce jump out to support and play an initial role, so as to achieve the goal of smooth implementation of the measures.

Mi Zhu said with a smile: "Your Majesty will arrive later, you just do as I say. Don't say anything about going through fire and water and dying, and it's not for you to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. When the canal is opened in the future, when the time comes, you What you pay now will soon be able to make up for it.”

"Yes! Yes!" Everyone hurriedly echoed.

At this time, an official walked up to Mi Zhu and reminded him: "My lord, all the invitations sent out have been taken back, which means that all chambers of commerce have sent people over."

(End of this chapter)