Xianyang Palace, morning court.
"Your Majesty, the paper-making workshop on the bank of Weishui River has already finished the experiment of the new salt-making method and refined the new well salt, which is purer than the former well salt and has a yield of over 100 times!”
In the court, Liu Bowen reported respectfully.
"Very good!"
"Immediately order all the craftsmen who participated in this new salt-making method to be rewarded according to their contributions!”
On the throne, Ying Zheng looked down from above, his majestic voice echoing in the Palace of Xianyang.
Hearing that the new salt-making method was successful, Ying Zheng was indeed quite satisfied. The lack of salt production had always been a big problem that plagued the population growth of the State of Qin. Now that the new salt-making method was in place, the State of Qin no longer had a shortage of salt. It was almost foreseeable that there would be a population explosion!
In this chaotic era, population was the symbol of national strength!
"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Craftsmen Institute has sent news that the newly built brick kiln has already produced finished porcelain. The items are exquisite. This humble subject has already sent a set to Xianyang Palace for Your Majesty to try!”
"Your Majesty, there is news from Shu that the extraction of sugar has been completed. The Heavenly Craftsmen Institute estimates that our Qin country will produce three thousand catties of sugar this year!”
"Your Majesty, there is news from the Heavenly Craftsmanship Department. The sulfur workshop has completed the purification and production of sulfur. They are gradually experimenting with the gunpowder formula. It is estimated that the gunpowder will be prepared within ten days!”
" Your Majesty, General Meng Tian has sent news that the training of the Golden Fire Cavalry has achieved initial results. General Meng Tian is eager to fight and requests Your Majesty to allow him to take revenge for instigating Chang 'an Jun Chengjiao's rebellion in the Zhao Kingdom…"
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In the imperial court, news came one after another. Sitting on the throne, Ying Zheng could not help but show a satisfied look.
"Pass down the order to restrain Meng Tian and let him hold back his troops for the time being!”
" The Golden Fire Cavalry is my preparation for sweeping the world in the future. Now that the army has just been formed, let him train his soldiers in peace and wait for the distribution of crossbows, armor, and other weapons…"
When he heard the news of Meng Tian's request for battle, Ying Zheng finally spoke up and gave the order to reject Meng Tian's request.
"Yes!"
Immediately, Wei Liaozi cupped his hands and retreated.
Soon, after Wei Liaozi left, the official in charge of the treasury stepped forward.
" Your Majesty, recently, the Qin State has established the Golden Fire Cavalry in the Heavenly Craftsmen Institute and Xianyang Academy. After that, we have built a salt factory, a brick kiln, an iron smelting furnace, and other buildings. We have spent too much in the past few months, and the national treasury has been consumed too quickly. At the current speed, I'm afraid it will be spent in less than a year…"
The official reported respectfully.
"Hmm?"
The treasury was empty?
Hearing this, Ying Zheng immediately frowned.
Previously, he was only concerned about when the State of Qin would be able to fully absorb the Heavenly Creations bestowed by the ancestor and forgot about the expenditure of the national treasury!
Even though the State of Qin was the strongest among the seven countries, this was mainly reflected in its population and army. Although the State of Qin had an abundant treasury, the smelting of iron, the establishment of the cavalry corps, the establishment of the Heavenly Craftsmen Institute, and the Xianyang Academy had all collided with each other. No matter how much money one had, they could not withstand the expenditure!
"The national treasury can't withstand the current consumption. What are your plans?”
Ying Zheng swept his gaze across the courtiers, and could not help but ask in a deep voice.
The current Qin country was like a horse carriage that was running at full speed. As long as the Qin country survived this stage of acceleration, the next step would be a flat land. The entire world would be at the mercy of the Qin country!
Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, Ying Zheng would never allow any of the national policies such as the Celestial Craftsmen Academy and Xianyang Academy to be cut off!
"Your Majesty, I have a recommendation. If Your Majesty is willing to use it, it can solve the problem of the Qin country's national treasury being insufficient!”
In the court, Prime Minister Liu Bowen stepped forward and spoke respectfully.
"Oh?"
"Minister Liu, just say it. If you really have such a talent, how can I not use it!”
Hearing this, Ying Zheng could not help but raise his eyebrows.
"Your Majesty, I recommend Lu Buwei!”
Liu Bowen cupped his hands and reported.
As soon as these words were said, it immediately caused a huge uproar in the imperial court.
"Your Majesty, you must not!"
"Your Majesty, Lu Buwei's remaining party has not been completely exterminated. If we summon him back, I'm afraid the Lu family's power will rise again!”
" Your Majesty, Lu Buwei must be resentful after being expelled. If he is recalled, he will become an internal threat to Great Qin…"
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In the court, the ministers objected.
These officials were all promoted by Ying Zheng after he expelled Lu Buwei, and many of them were even Lu Buwei's political enemies and opponents. If Lu Buwei returned to the center of power in the Qin State, it would definitely be something they would never want to see!
"Your Majesty, in terms of business, no one in the world can surpass Minister Lu!”
"If Your Majesty wants to solve the problem of the emptiness of the Qin country's treasury, it has to be Lu Buwei!”
Liu Bowen reported respectfully.
Hearing this, Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then looked at Liu Bowen with great interest.
"You took Lu Buwei's position as Prime Minister, and now you're recommending me to use him again. Are you really not afraid that I'll put Lu Buwei in a more important position and ignore you?”
"Your Majesty, this lowly subject is wholeheartedly dedicated to the Great Qin Empire, so I will do my best until I die!”
"If Minister Lu returns to the court, I am willing to give up the position of Prime Minister!”
"I only hope that the Great Qin Empire will prosper forever…"
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Liu Bowen reported solemnly.
Hearing this, Ying Zheng could not help but feel satisfied.
As expected of a famous official bestowed by the ancestor. Not only was he talented, but his ability to govern the country was unique. Even his breadth of mind was not something ordinary people could compare to!
However, it would be an exaggeration to say that he would give up the position of Prime Minister. He, Ying Zheng, was not at a level where he could not even control a few mere ministers!
"In that case, I approve!"
Send someone to summon Lu Buwei back to Xianyang…"
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