Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 144 An Untimely Proposal

"Xiedao, Xuanling just finished introducing the situation, do you have any good suggestions?"

When Qin Xiedao came to the palace with a blank face, he heard Fang Xuanling introduce the problem of refugees outside Chang'an City and the forecast of future changes in the number of refugees.

"In the next month, tens of thousands of refugees will appear outside Chang'an City?"

Qin Xiedao was taken aback by Fang Xuanling's estimated number.

Tens of thousands of people are nothing to future generations.

But for Datang, it was not a small amount.

There are many lower counties, that is, tens of thousands of people.

"This is still a relatively conservative estimate. If the situation is worse, it is possible to double this number.

The East Turkic people are really hateful. They invaded our Tang Dynasty last year, not only looting all the states and counties along the way, but also destroying a lot of cities.

Xiedao, you made briquettes before, and absorbed tens of thousands of refugees by developing coal mines and building briquette workshops. Do you have any good suggestions now? "

After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, she looked at Qin Xiedao expectantly.

"It doesn't matter if you can't solve tens of thousands of people, as much as you can solve."

Li Shimin worried that Qin Xiedao was under too much pressure, so he added an explanation.

"Does Your Majesty hope to continue to solve these refugees by building workshops?"

Hearing that there would be tens of thousands of refugees in Chang'an City, Qin Xiedao was taken aback at first.

However, another bold idea popped up in his head immediately after.

"It is naturally the best way to solve the problems of these refugees by building workshops.

However, it seems unrealistic to think that one workshop can solve the problems of tens of thousands of people. "

Li Shimin felt that it was impossible for Qin Xiedao to settle the matter that he had discussed with several people for a long time but could not solve it in a few words.

So although I was looking forward to it, I didn't expect Qin Xiedao to solve it all.

"It's not that there is no way to solve it, it's just that His Majesty may be under a lot of pressure at that time. And I also have some conditions."

"Do you have a solution?"

Li Shimin selectively ignored the second half of Qin Xiedao's sentence.

In his mind, he only remembered Qin Xiedao saying that there was a solution.

"There are always more ways than problems. Of course there are ways. It's nothing more than tens of thousands of people. Even if there are tens of thousands more, there is no problem."

When Qin Xiedao said this, the few people present felt a little hesitant.

Is this too arrogant?
Wouldn't it be an empty rejoicing?

"Xie Dao, there are tens of thousands of refugees, and the imperial court has no money or food to settle them, can you really solve this problem?

Simple and rude expulsion will not work. "

Du Ruhui obviously didn't believe that Qin Xiedao could really solve this problem.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Fang and Mr. Du, of course I know about this problem. The court does not need to spend a penny to solve this problem. Of course, the court certainly does not need to pay any price."

While speaking, Qin Xiedao quickly formed a preliminary plan in his mind.

Anyway, now we only need to throw out a concept first, and the specific details can be decided later.

"As long as the refugee problem can be solved, I can consider satisfying you whatever needs you have!"

Li Shimin didn't want to go around in circles with Qin Xiedao, he just wanted to hear Qin Xiedao's specific plan.

"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has been living in the East Palace, whether it is the holding of court meetings or the audience of foreign envoys, it is actually very inconvenient.

However, Daxing Palace is currently the residence of the Supreme Emperor, and His Majesty is a filial person. The Supreme Emperor did not take the initiative to propose relocation, so it is naturally difficult to say anything. "

As soon as Qin Xiedao said this, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui became nervous.

Can this kind of thing be discussed on the table?
Didn't I ask you to talk about the solution to the refugees?
What are you doing with the Supreme Emperor?
"What does this have to do with refugees?"

Sure enough, Li Shimin's face immediately became unhappy.

This is the pain in his heart.

The dignified emperor actually works in the East Palace.

If history does not change, this situation will continue for a long time.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. What I'm talking about is how to solve the problem of refugees."

Now that he was going to throw out a big plan, Qin Xiedao naturally needed to make some preparations.

Even this foreshadowing is a bit dangerous.

"Since the problem exists, running away will definitely not solve the problem. At this time, the easiest way is to build another palace, a palace with a larger scale and better conditions than the current Daxing Palace. At that time, no matter whether you invite the Supreme Emperor It’s fine to go to the new palace, or to use it by His Majesty himself.”

As soon as Qin Xiedao said this, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were very disappointed.

They already understood what Qin Xiedao meant.

In all dynasties, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people were needed to build palaces.

If the construction of a palace comparable to Daxing Palace is really started, it will naturally solve the problem of leaving a name.

However, according to their estimates, such a palace would cost at least tens of millions of dollars.

Datang's annual tax revenue is now almost ten million yuan.

This money not only needs to support officials and soldiers from all over the country, but also needs to be used to build water conservancy and so on. It is not enough at all, okay?

Not to mention 1000 million guan, even 100 million guan, the Ministry of Civil Affairs can't get it out.

"Xie Dao, in all dynasties, no matter which emperor builds a palace, it will attract a lot of infamy. I have just ascended the throne, and you propose such a plan. Do you want Zhencheng to bear the infamy of thousands of people?"

Li Shimin said in a cold tone.

Such words without anger actually showed that Li Shimin was very dissatisfied.

If it wasn't for Qin Xiedao who saved his life, he wouldn't want to listen to someone else.

He never wanted to see such a treacherous minister again.

"Although building a palace can solve the problem of refugees working, it is obviously an outdated proposal under the current circumstances.

Xie Dao, do you have no other way? "

Feeling Li Shimin's dissatisfaction, Fang Xuanling stood up and helped Qin Xiedao change the subject.

"No, I think that building a brand new palace can not only solve the embarrassing situation His Majesty is facing, but also solve the problem of refugees outside the city. This is a double-edged sword. Why do you think of other ways?"

Fang Xuanling: ...

Du Ruhui: ...

Li Shimin:  …

"The court has no money!"

In the end, with a livid face, Li Shimin uttered such a sentence.

"Your Majesty, you don't need money from the imperial court to build the palace!"

(End of this chapter)