Da Qin: I exposed myself as a time traveler, why are you Zhao Gao panicking?

Chapter 165 If you want to get rich, build roads first!

After listening to Li Si's report, Zu Long frowned and thought for a moment before slowly speaking: "What the Prime Minister said is true. The affairs of the three major cities in northern Xinjiang are related to the safety of the Qin Dynasty and should not be underestimated."

"I have decided to immediately send capable ministers to Northern Xinjiang to be responsible for building the city and appeasing the people."

"Tingwei, what do you think?"

Seeing this, Qin Chi walked out of the office slowly and said loudly: "I believe that the three major cities in northern Xinjiang are the barriers of our dynasty, and their safety and prosperity are related to the national plan."

"Of course, in addition to building border towns to strengthen national defense, we should also build roads to connect people with everything!"

Once these words were spoken, it was astonishing.

All the officials in the court were moved by it, with doubts and surprises on their faces.

They whispered to each other, all trying to guess the intentions of this new important minister.

Road construction has always been regarded as a trivial matter in their eyes, and it is difficult for them to ascend to the hall of elegance.

What's more, compared with a major national project like building a border city, it pales into insignificance and is not worth mentioning.

However, today Qin Chi raised the matter to such a high level and compared it with the national defense plan. How could they not be surprised and confused?

There is a mature and prudent minister, stroking his beard and frowning, thinking to himself.

Could it be that Tingwei's behavior was because the drunkard was not interested in drinking?

What does he mean?

There are also young and energetic officials with disdain on their faces, thinking that this is a bit exaggerated. How can building roads be compared with building border towns?

However, despite the doubts in their hearts, no one dared to question Qin Chi face to face.

After all, they have already experienced the power and methods of this new important minister.

Therefore, they could only suppress their doubts in their hearts, wait for Qin Chi's next explanation.

When Qin Chi saw that there were many doubts in the court, he looked calm and calmly answered the doubts.

He cleared his throat and said: "My lords, as the saying goes, 'If you want to get rich, you must first build roads.' This is not an empty statement."

"The road is the blood of the country and the main road for merchants!"

"If the roads are smooth, department stores will be gathered together, merchants will be happy to come and go, goods will flow quickly, and the country's wealth will naturally roll in!"

“The benefits of road construction can already be seen on the economic end!”

These words are like throwing stones into water, and the hearts of all the officials above the court are in turmoil.

The ministers who were well versed in economics were suddenly enlightened upon hearing this.

If the roads are smooth, all industries will prosper. When they prosper, money will naturally be generated. Why didn't they think about this before?

However, those who doubt the benefits of building roads still have doubts in their hearts even after hearing Qin Chi's words.

They frowned in thought and whispered.

What Qin Chi said is certainly reasonable, but the cost of building the road is so huge?

Moreover, road construction is not a day’s work.

The pros and cons need to be considered in the long term.

They looked at each other and smiled, meaning not to say anything, and continued to listen.

After Qin Chi finished speaking, he paused slightly and his eyes slowly swept across the court hall.

Seeing that everyone was thinking deeply, he continued to explain his meaning:

“However, the benefits of building roads don’t stop there.”

"Roads are also related to major military and national defense matters. Just imagine, if there is an emergency at the border and the roads are difficult and impassable, how can troops and horses be mobilized quickly?"

"How to transport grain and grass baggage in a timely manner?"

"At that time, even if there is an army capable of hundreds of battles, it will be handcuffed and difficult to carry out due to the poor roads."

"On the contrary, if the roads extend in all directions, the troops and horses will be flying, and the food and grass will be endless. Why worry about losing the war?"

"The benefits of building roads also show its importance on the military side."

Above the court, all the officials were moved.

These words struck everyone's hearts like bells in the morning and drums in the evening, forcing those who previously had doubts about road construction to have to re-examine the matter.

Some generals, such as Meng Tian, ​​Wang Li and others, were enlightened when they heard Qin Chi's words, and they immediately showed approval.

Roads are to the military just like blood is to the human body. They are indeed indispensable! Then, Qin Chi took a deep breath and emphasized his tone to increase his persuasiveness: "Furthermore, building roads can also strengthen the connection and governance between places."

“Wherever the road passes, government orders can be quickly conveyed, and the sufferings of the people can be reported in a timely manner.”

"In this way, the government will be harmonious and people will be harmonious, all industries will prosper, and the foundation of the country will naturally be stable."

"The benefits of road construction cannot be ignored on the political side."

Above the court, the atmosphere suddenly changed again.

When some people heard this great talk, they felt as if they were seeing the sun through the clouds, and their faces suddenly became enlightened.

If roads are accessible, government orders will be smooth, people will live and work in peace and contentment, and the country will naturally prosper!

Li Si fell into deep thought and agreed in his heart. From this point of view, road construction is more important than the national defense of the border town?

He was surprised and looked up at the Supreme Being on the dragon platform.

I found that Zulong also listened very carefully.

Qin Chi looked around again and said in an excited voice: "Moreover, building roads can also promote cultural exchanges and national integration."

“With smooth roads, cultures from different places can be spread to each other and different ethnic groups can understand each other.”

"In the long run, if the six countries return to their hearts, our country, the Qin Dynasty, will be more united and unified to jointly resist foreign aggression."

"The benefits of building roads will be of great benefit to culture!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole court fell into silence!

All the officials looked at each other in confusion and remained silent... This is just building a road. Does it have so many benefits?

Li Si couldn't help but be moved when he heard this.

A hint of enlightenment flashed in his eyes, as if he had seen the magnificent scene of the integration and prosperity of cultures from various places after the road construction.

He stood in the hall and praised loudly: "What Tingwei said is really far-sighted and beyond our reach!!"

There was appreciation and admiration on his face, and he valued Qin Chi's talent and vision more and more.

Zulong, on the other hand, has been listening to Qin Chi's discussion in silence.

At this moment, his eyes flickered, and he was obviously deeply moved by Qin Chi's words.

He knew that the power of culture played an immeasurable role in the cohesion and unity of the Qin Dynasty.

After all, although the Qin Dynasty conquered the Six Kingdoms, the Six Kingdoms have not returned home!

This is all because the cultures and habits inherited by each of them for hundreds of years cannot be changed easily!

Because of this, it is easy for people to become separated.

And Zulong has been thinking about how to solve this problem. The same text in books, the same track in cars, and unified weights and measures are all ways.

Now, Qin Chi has put forward another suggestion to build roads...

Building roads to promote cultural exchanges is a good strategy for long-term peace and stability! !

In Zulong's heart, he greatly appreciated Qin Chi's insights, but he did not show it immediately. He just nodded slightly to express his approval.

He knew very well that in the court, all the officials had their own thoughts, and they had to wait for everyone to fully discuss before making a decision.

So, he glanced across the court and asked in a deep voice: "What do you think, sir?"

As soon as these words came out, the court hall suddenly resounded with the voices of officials discussing.

Upon seeing this, Li Si knew that Zulong had already made up his mind and was just waiting for everyone to agree.

He immediately left his job and knelt down, his voice loud and firm: "Your Majesty is wise! What Ting Weiqing said is absolutely true!"

"Chidao Transportation is not only related to economy, military, and politics, but also related to the inheritance and development of our Great Qin, and the move to bring the six countries back home!"

"This is a great cause that will benefit the present generation and benefit the future! I am willing to share your Majesty's worries and urge this matter to be completed as soon as possible!"

(End of this chapter)