Mohist Tang

Wei Zheng suddenly moved in his heart and turned around to look at Mo Dun, with sharp eyes: “When Virtuous nephew was building the brick road, I’m afraid it’s already the moment!”

numerous officials suddenly came across. Mohist Family Son first used a brick road to attract Li Shimin and numerous officials to come, and then imagined a way to benefit the Imperial Court. It should be said that Mohist Family Son has no premeditated, whoever Don’t believe it.

Mo Duns generous nodded and said: “This small official wanted to tell Your Majesty when the brick road was conceived, but there was no proof, and the brick road cost too much , Im afraid its difficult to implement, so the youngster had to take the opportunity of his service to build a 50 li brick road first and use facts to prove the benefits of the brick road.”

Li Shimin couldnt help being nodded. If it had been before, if Mo Dun had been I wrote to the Imperial Court and spent a few hundred thousand to build roads. It must have become a joke in front of numerous officials. It has become Chang’an City’s biggest laughing stock, and it is also impossible to implement.

However, at this moment, the benefits of brick roads are perfectly clear in front of everyone, and its feasibility is fully demonstrated. Numerous officials no longer resist the construction of brick roads.

Wei Zheng said with a bitter smile: “It is a duty for the minister to persuade His Imperial Majesty. This old official has heard of the letter of admonition, and confronts the admonition directly. There are even soldiers admonishing and death admonition Today, This old official is an eye-opener, and I actually saw the money admonishment that has never been seen before.”

“Money admonishment!”

numerous officials could not help but shake their heads and laugh when they heard this term.

Isn’t that right? Mo Dun wanted to persuade the Imperial Court to build a brick road, but he spent more than 20,000 yuan to repair a section of it by himself. What is it?

Mo Dun sorry said: “The youngster’s words were originally prepared for a while, and after the brick road effect came out, I would write to the Imperial Court, but I don’t want to today but have already told them all.”

Fang Xuanling praised: “Virtuous nephew, such a thing that benefits the country and the people, naturally, the sooner it is implemented, the better.”

As the prime minister of Great Tang, he can naturally see the brick road. For Great Tang, the benefits are too great.

“With just one idea, you directly spend 20,000 guanxi, you are so sure that you can convince me and numerous officials.” Li Shimin asked.

Mo Dun was silent for a while, and said: “In fact, it is not the youngster who convinced His Imperial Majesty, but the building of brick roads is the general trend.”

“The general trend?” Li Shimin slightly frowned, puzzled.

“Although the rammed earth official road is cheap, it is not resistant to wear and tear, and cannot withstand the huge cargo capacity of the four-wheeled Carriage. If brick roads are not built, the brick roads will be more severely worn next year. It must be heavier.

Secondly, it is rainy weather. The rammed earth official road is most afraid of rainy weather. Once it rains, business trips will be cut off and the goods will be stranded. If it is durable goods, it is okay, if it is preservation of melons and fruits. The things will definitely be lost. Even the Imperial Court documents may be cut off for more than a month. It can be said that from the Imperial Court to the people of the Li people, a brick road of regardless of weather conditions is needed.”

The third is that the appearance of horseshoes protects horseshoes from the wear of brick roads. It can be said that the time to build brick roads is ripe. Even if there is no youngster today, the adults will take the initiative to build brick roads in the coming year. “

“The time for construction is ripe,

After Mo Dun finished speaking, numerous officials nodded. Whether from strategic needs or actual benefits, it is indeed necessary to build brick roads.

Of course, after the brick road is built, Mohist Village has benefited the most. By then, Mohist Familys goods will definitely be marketed in Great Tang, and the four-wheeled Carriage of the Mohist Familys pillars will definitely be able to make a qualitative leap, but facing Mohist Village The income, compared with the income of the entire Great Tang, is simply one hair from nine oxen, and Mohist Village is not without a little effort. The Mohist Family’s red brick secrets and various road-building techniques are enough to satisfy the Imperial Court. Up.

“What do you think of Ministers?” Li Shimin turned his head and looked towards numerous officials and asked.

So far, it’s not about whether to build brick roads, but about how to build and how long.

Although one investment is huge, the effect is extremely amazing, but coupled with road maintenance fees, it can be used for at least a hundred years. This temptation, Li Shimin and numerous officials have already been persuaded.

“Follow His Imperial Majesty’s instructions.” Numerous officials said in unison.

The benefits of building brick roads are clearly visible. At this point, numerous officials naturally no longer object to it, even Wei Zheng remains silent.

Li Shimin nodded said loudly: “In this case, take Chang’an City as the midpoint, with Luoyang as the host and Longyou in the west. Brick roads are laid on both east and west lines at the same time.”

Mo Dun’s heart was shocked. He didn’t expect Li Shimin to be so courageous to lay two lines at the same time.

Ch_ng’n is a prosperous area in Luoyang. As long as the construction effect is sure to be immediate, Chang’an City to Longyou is to ensure the victory of the war against Tuyuhun.

“Your Majesty is wise.” A group of military commanders excitedly said, if there is such a brick road as the logistics line, the battle of Tuyuhun, Great Tang will no longer have trouble.

Li Shimin continued to order: “The Ministry of People is preparing to issue road repair bonds. The Ministry of Works surveys and maps roads, prepares to recruit migrant workers, and build brick roads.”

Li Shimin was excited, This brick road construction is definitely not inferior to the Engineering Project of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Although Yang Guang was criticized as a tyrant by later generations, no one can deny the achievements of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. At this moment, Li Shimin was able to build something comparable to the Grand Canal. Achievement, and the cost is not much, isnt it overshadowing Mohist Family Son’s appearance

“Requisition for migrant workers?” Wei Zheng said quickly: “Your Majesty, think twice, the peoples military service has just ended. , It must arouse public resentment!”

Li Shimin’s expression of excitement suddenly stopped and he couldn’t help but hesitate.

Ministry of Works High Official Duan Lun immediately catered to Li Shimin’s meaning and said: “Your Majesty, the brick roads are built from nearby villages and conscripts, just like Lord Marquis Mo said. Hometown, where’s the people’s grievances? Besides, it’s not to let these hundred surnamed Bai do it. All the people who work in the road repairing service will be exempted from the service next year.”

Duan Luns words, dont want people Immediately nod, this is also a solution.

Li Shimin was waiting for nodded to answer, but he heard Mo Dun say loudly: “The time of military service each year is the rule of the empire. How can it be easily changed? If you ask for military service in the coming year, it is a big taboo. “

A certain bald head in later generations is best at this move, collecting taxes in advance, and some even levied taxes 20 years in advance, which caused great public grievances. Mo Dun does not want to set this bad precedent in Great Tang. .

“Yin eat Maoliang.” Li Shimin and numerous officials suddenly looked ugly. Although they heard the word for the first time, they instantly understood the meaning.

Li Shimin slowly nodded, saying: “We will sign up for military service in the coming year, this is absolutely not possible.”

The military service should not be levied easily. Sui Yang’s lesson is not far away. Li Shimin Of course very alert.

Duan Lun was suddenly unhappy. His idea could be said to cater to Li Shimin very much. If nothing else, it would definitely be adopted by Li Shimin. However, being destroyed by Mo Dun also embarrassed him in front of Li Shimin.

“What should be done in the meaning of Lord Marquis Mo.” Duan Lun said in a bad tone.

Mo Dun didnt care about it at all: The people are dissatisfied with the corvee, because the corvee is nothing. If the Imperial Court hires the people from the official road and pays daily wages, the Imperial Court builds the road. The common people benefit from the best of both worlds.”

Duan Lun said with a sneer: “Do you know how much more the Imperial Court will spend in this way.”

Mo Dun Proudly said: “A problem that can be solved with money is not a problem.”

Li Shimin and numerous officials couldn’t help but look sideways. Mo Dun’s words are really domineering and reasonable.

“Of course, this money will also be collected from the toll in the future.” Mo Dun quickly admitted and explained.

Dai Zhou couldn’t help but lowered his head and smiled bitterly. As a result, the bonds issued must have increased by a further amount.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and said: “For the construction of the brick road, the three provinces and six ministries made a plan, and the Imperial Court Great Assembly discussed it three days later.”

“As you bid! “Numerous officials responded.

However, everyone knows that if nothing happens, they will definitely follow the Mohist Family Son plan.

“Congratulations to His Imperial Majesty!”

After Li Shimin and numerous officials left, Mo Dun invited Xu Jie to come.

“Whether the bricks of Hejiazhuang and other villages have been negotiated.” Mo Dun asked.

Xu Jies face suddenly showed a hint of excitement and said: “Master, rest assured, all villages have agreed to use red brick secrets to offset a portion of the bricks, plus Mohist Villages special tools for making red bricks. Zhuang also purchases one after another. This time, to build brick roads, Mohist Village almost doesn’t have to pay.”

With his strong sales ability, Xu Jie was able to sell red brick secret skills to 20,000, and he was naturally very proud.

“I have dedicated the red brick secret technique to the Imperial Court, and I will promote it to the world for free, and wait until you transfer the brick money to the villages.” Mo Dun will present the red brick secret technique, Imperial Court decided to build the brick road again.

Although Xu Jie understands, he still feels unwilling to say: “Dong Weng is dedicated to his country, but Mohist Village has paid 20,000 more. Is the price too heavy?”

Two Wan Guan, this is not a small amount of money, and it is all cash. Chang’an City is worth 20,000 Guan not a few, but there are probably very few who can come up with Wan Guan money.

Even if the brick road is repaired, Mohist Villages four-wheeled Carriage sales have soared, but it is still not an easy task to earn 20,000.

Mo Dun hearing this suddenly haha said with a smile: “Mr. Xu, compared with the brick road built by the Imperial Court, what does the Mohist Family spend 20,000 coins? Even if the Imperial Court spends 2,000,000 coins Connect the ten brick roads of Great Tang, then, what about Great Tangs counties, shouldnt brick roads be needed? Between counties? Between townships, between villages? By that time, The money Great Tang needs to spend is more than billions!”

“Billions!” Xu Jie was speechless.

Mo Dun looked at Xu Jie mysterious said with a smile and said: “Even if the Imperial Court builds all roads into brick roads, who knows that there will be a road ten times better than a brick road Does it appear?”

Xu Jie was shocked, I am afraid that at that time, Great Tang might start a new round of road construction.

“How can we support such a large Engineering Project solely based on the food in the land? The more the Imperial Court needs money, the more it will pay attention to the businessmen who can create profits and pay taxes. It will be rewritten. The more money the Imperial Court lacks, the higher the status of merchants. The road to the rise of business and industry will start from this brick road under our feet.”

Mo Dun’s tone is plain, but the words There was an ambition that shocked the world.

Xu Jie was in a daze. He couldn’t help but recall the question he had asked Mo Dun to improve the status of the merchant after he was drunk. At this moment, Mo Dun used facts to prove to him that changing the status of a merchant is not impossible. And within reach.

“Dong Weng Yingming!” Xu Jie bowed deeply.