I, the patron saint of the frontier of the Tang Dynasty, was forced to rebel

Chapter 69 Internal struggle, solving population shortage

Faced with the plight of lack of people, Qin Mu didn't take it to heart at all.

After all, the methods of these officials are still too shallow.

"A large number of foreign population, isn't it enough?"

"Your Majesty, there are currently about [-] migrants, but only less than [-] are able to work, and the rest are old, weak, sick, disabled, and children."

For this question, Ma Zhu was extremely anxious.

"These people who can't work, not only did not provide taxes to Langzhou, but also government subsidies, otherwise the migrant workers at home will leave Langzhou!"

"What do you mean?"

Hearing this, Qin Mu always felt that something was wrong.

Plain eyes swept over everyone, more than half of them lowered their heads, obviously a little guilty.

Ma Zhu's face turned pale, and his words were astonishing!

"It's all done by them, otherwise, how could it be my turn in Langzhou!"

"Don't talk nonsense, you can't keep people, what does it have to do with us."

"That's right, the welfare in Langzhou is too bad!"

"The migrants are all to support their families, and it's normal to go to other places if they don't have money to earn."

A group of officials immediately retorted, putting aside all relations.

"Everything is quiet!"

Qin Mu knocked on the table, his tone was flat: "Tell me, what's going on?"

"Your Majesty, Langzhou originally had a large population, but the increase in wages has attracted many people. Gradually, there is a shortage of labor. Everywhere is recruiting people, and using various conveniences and benefits to attract population transfers."

"Lingzhou, for example, is a loyal development area in itself, so it is naturally the most attractive place."

As he said that, Ma Zhu glanced at the governor of Gyeongju next to him, "In a place like Gyeongju, it mainly does textile and armor rough processing, casting, and coal mining. Naturally, there are many people in need, but they can't open it." If the wages are too high, use indiscriminate methods.”

"You're talking nonsense!" The governor of Gyeongju jumped up immediately.

"I'm talking nonsense?" Ma Zhu sneered, "For two consecutive months, you sent people to poach people in Langzhou, and even promised them that if you go to Gyeongju, there will be a place to live without rent, and you will have a house after five years of work. Is it my nonsense to give it to him?"

"Just last week, 8000 farming households in Langzhou moved to Gyeongju with their whole family. After investigation, I found out that you actually gave them [-] taels of silver directly without reviewing assets to start a joint-stock breeding factory!"

The more he listened, the more shocked Qin Mu became.

Unexpectedly, because of the lack of people, the infighting started
If it goes on like this, is it still worth it?

"Let the virtuous king be the master!"

Ma Zhu knelt directly on the ground without saying a word.

This method is completely roasting Qin Mu on the fire.

Call the shots?

How to do it?
Is it possible to order Gyeongju to release people?

However, they moved away voluntarily, and it's only because you have no strength in Langzhou.

"Master Ma, you get up and talk first."

"Let the virtuous king be the master, if this problem cannot be resolved, I will be the governor!" Ma Zhu arched his hands, very respectful.

Qin Mu sighed in his heart, politics is difficult.

The atmosphere became tense.
The officials dared not speak, for fear that a wrong word would cause Ma Zhu to criticize him.

I am also worried about the words of the virtuous king, prohibiting population competition.

After all, rich states want people, and poor states are afraid of losing people.

Not to mention the Tang Dynasty, this problem is very serious even in modern times.

In a city, there are plenty of jobs, and the population is the foundation.

In the end, it was Zhuge Liang who broke the awkward atmosphere.

"I believe that we should not fight internally, but should look outside!"

Swish!
Everyone looked at him.

Zhuge Liang said unhurriedly: "Liangzhou, Lingzhou, Qingzhou, and Youzhou, there are more than a dozen continents such as Shanzhou, Lanzhou, Yuanzhou, and Jingzhou on the left and west, with a population of more than 300 million. Looking for someone in these places?"

"Prime Minister, although what you said is simple, these places have already been on high alert, and even ordered the people not to move out, otherwise all assets will be confiscated."

Ma Zhu's face was full of embarrassment, he didn't know what to do.

"Hmph! Such an approach has already cut off the people's retreat, but it is nothing to us."

Zhuge Liang's face turned cold: "Since the people's assets will be confiscated when they move out, let them confiscate them. All assets will be appraised and we will guarantee compensation."

"what!"

"Prime Minister, absolutely not!"

"How much money is needed for this? In this way, a large number of people will come without compensation, which will not only damage the reputation, but also lead to civil unrest!"

"Who told you to pay them compensation on the spot?"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly and shook his head.

"When the people lose their assets, they have no housing, no farmland, and no security for their lives. We will provide them with them, but they have to bear all the expenses themselves."

"Recently, don't you want to engage in real estate? Build a large number of residential buildings for them, and repay the estimated interest plus a certain amount every month until it is paid off."

"As for living expenses, as long as you are in good health, you can find a suitable job. Are you worried about running out of money?"

"This not only solves the lack of population, but also solves the expansion of market consumption!"

Everyone was dumbfounded!
The prime minister really deserves to be the prime minister, seeing things and solving them are unexpected.

Sitting there, Qin Mu was also full of admiration. This is what he was about to say, but Zhuge Liang thought of it too.

"Okay! As expected of the prime minister, this method is very good, and I will leave it to you to handle it."

"In addition, this matter will be very short of money at the beginning, so we will use the house pre-sale method to solve it."

"At the same time, don't separate housing construction, directly plan it into a large area and concentrate it, and open a large number of shops around it to increase the flow of people."

"The new houses will be constructed of cement and red bricks, which will definitely be very popular."

The discussion didn't end until dusk.

The officials also left with excitement, ready to flex their muscles.

It can be predicted that in the future, big things will happen to those states on the left and west!

At night, the busy day is over, but the nightlife in Lingzhou has also begun.

Numerous small stalls, brothels, listening book teahouses, etc., have launched various discounts to attract customers.

I don't know who I learned from, but I even came up with a membership system!
The biggest difference from the modern membership system is that here, customers open a special savings account in the bank, and then register the various consumption places, no longer need to bring money.

All consumption will be given a list to the guest, and then deducted directly from the account.

It provides great convenience for the guests, but the pocket money is also spent faster and faster!

Just like the modern scan code payment, you can't pay attention to how much money you have at any time.

Go out and spend like crazy.

At the end of the month, I realized that my pockets were empty.
The City Lord's Mansion was still brightly lit.

Qin Mu didn't care about the people, but focused on the war!
The war that has just stopped for less than a month now has sparks.

"Your Majesty, I believe that we should vigorously develop at this time. Only with sufficient background can we make great achievements. Moreover, the voices of the people for war have become minimal."

Zhuge Liang does not agree to start the war now.

Making money is the top priority, and then use the money to develop technology and improve equipment.

When everything is ready, it's time to attack Chang'an!
(End of this chapter)