It was as if this was the first time he had met his son.
The Gong Prince Yi Xin's eyes flickered, but he was also mesmerized by the contents. He even stopped and couldn't help but take another look.
When everyone finally finished watching,
"Emperor, I don't know which great sage wrote this. This person is knowledgeable in both ancient and modern times, proficient in both Chinese and foreign. It is truly a blessing for the Qing Dynasty. With this person assisting the emperor, we can rest assured.”
Yi Xin seemed to have made a decision. He put down some things and let out a long sigh of relief. He had thought that the Emperor was just a young man, but he was indeed prepared.
"Sixth Uncle, there's no need to be like this. This is just what I've been thinking in my heart these past few days.”
Li Ye smiled and said nonchalantly.
To be able to write such a profound strategy of governing the country at the age of twelve?
It involved a wide range of subjects and was extremely difficult. It was rare in the world!
And it was written in a few days? Others might not even know the surface of it even after ten years of hard work…
Li Ye's words immediately shocked everyone. They looked at each other and thought that there was an expert behind Li Ye.
However, no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't think of anyone who had the ability to do so.
The face of an ancient sage! Many of the things inside were methods to solve their decades of troubles and confusion.
"Emperor, if this test is implemented, it will definitely be a plan to strengthen the country and enrich the people, but I'm afraid it will be very difficult to implement.”
Yi Xin could be said to agree with the contents of the letter. However, he knew that it was easier said than done.
This emperor was not simple. In the future, he had to teach those subordinates a lesson and not cause trouble for him.
At the same time, he thought so.
On the other hand, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang didn't care much about it, and they all praised him. In their eyes, even if one of the ten layers was done well, it would still be an act of strengthening the country.
"Alright, I asked you to give your opinions today, not to be afraid of flattery! Let's talk about the problem of gods and demons." Li Ye looked like he was reprimanding him, but his expression was very calm.
It was as if he had written this out casually and hadn't had the time to modify it, so he needed to ask for opinions.
This made the few of them even more surprised. Whoever wrote such a great work would also show weakness and treasure. How could they be so casual?
It could only mean that the Emperor did not spend much effort at all.
" But the imperial court's treasury is empty now. The previous extermination has already made the complementing of each other unable to bear the burden. Jiangnan has yet to recover. To do such a big thing, silver..."
The Qing Dynasty had an annual income of 80 million taels, which was actually not low. However, raising 800,000 military horses cost 30 to 40 million taels.
Although Li Ye had already planned to throw most of these people along with their families into the black soil outside the pass for large-scale development, he did not do it after all, and it was impossible to produce results so quickly.
In addition to the weapons of the new army, the salaries of the officials, the reparations, and the regular silver of the people, the national treasury was almost full of rats.
"Money is a big problem. If the people are rich, the country will be strong. In the future, let the people set up factories. I know that you have set up some flour factories and weaving bureau. This is a good thing. However, the industry and commerce in the sunset are all run by the people. Our Qing Dynasty is no exception. The country can just control some important industries."“
Li Ye sneered.
This wasn't just a matter of money, but also a matter of people. If Li Hongzhang didn't say anything, he would know how many people had pocketed the money.
Soon, he would make a move and make those people spit it out and scram…
Li Hongzhang was quick to respond. This was another warning to them to fight for benefits with the people, but it also affirmed their role as a model. He hurriedly nodded, and cold sweat began to appear unconsciously.
This was the reason why the board was raised and gently put down.
" That's good, but it's a little troublesome to promote it. Moreover, once our country is rich and strong, the western countries will come in droves. This powerful army will definitely be the leader, so I've decided..." Li Ye's words were very obvious. His plan to strengthen the army had to be put on the agenda first.
"It's a good thing for the Emperor to train troops in Yuyao, but the salary and the money to buy guns…"
The Gong Prince Yi Xin cried. The Emperor only needed to open his mouth. Where were they going to get the money? If they didn't have enough weapons, they would be the ones in trouble.
"Alright, I'll transfer 50 million taels of silver from the internal gang to the Ministry of Revenue. I've already reduced the palace's expenses by 70%, and I'm not stopping the garden either. This money is saved by me and can only be used to train a new army and purchase military machinery. If anyone dares to have any designs on this silver..."
When Li Ye said this, he snorted heavily. It went without saying that those who wanted to lay their hands on him could only die.
Moreover, this 100 million silver was almost spent. He could only ask for it from those corrupt officials. He would slowly wait to be dealt with. The first corrupt official was a good way to make a fortune.
The expressions on their faces became even more shocked.
To be thrifty and thrifty for the country is to be a wise ruler, and to be decisive in killing is to be a strong ruler.
If this was a forty-year-old hero, they would believe that he would have such a performance. However, an emperor in his teens.
"Your Majesty is a hero of a generation. Everything you do is for the sake of the country. This old minister feels deeply cruel and is willing to die for the Emperor."
Suddenly, tears and snot flowed down Zuo Zongtang's face as he knelt down. He had been waiting for such an emperor for too long.
With Zuo Zongtang's actions, the others also found it difficult to end the situation. They knelt down one after another. In fact, the three of them were also very convinced by Li Ye, but they had not reached Zuo Zongtang's level.
He had heard this kind of words many times, but it was different when it came from Zuo Zongtang's mouth, not to mention the words from the bottom of his heart when he was agitated.
This old man was not simple!
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