strictlysupreme Chapter 221 Xianyang City Expansion Plan
Chapter 221 Xianyang City Expansion Plan
"The minister understands why His Royal Highness insists on opening the sea."
"If there is no such sea route, even if we know that the Seleucid Empire has great opportunities, I, Daqin, will be powerless!"
Looking at the huge world map in front of him, Wang Jian said with emotion.
"Yes, this time the envoys from various countries not only brought generous gifts, but also ordered a large amount of goods.
With so many goods, if they go by land, I don't know when they will be delivered. "
Nestern said with a happy face.
The more goods traded, the more business tax the treasury can get.
The economic strength of Daqin will also become stronger.
At this time, Nei Shiten has already fallen into the pleasure of counting money, and his hands are cramped.
"For this expedition, is it reliable to draw troops from various countries in the Western Regions to form a coalition?"
Seeing that everyone is a bit off topic.
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then asked again.
"Your Majesty, now that our Great Qin is strong and invincible, the countries in the Western Regions dare not refuse."
"Although [-] expeditionary troops have to be deployed, there are not many people assigned to each country. This is completely within their tolerance."
"Father, we can promise to give them a part of the spoils according to their merits, so that we won't be afraid that they won't try their best."
"If there are those who don't obey the order, it's very simple, just kill them."
"Letting them send troops this time is also my Daqin's fee to ensure their safety."
Ying Yu and everyone in the hall spoke one after another.
In history, the Han and Tang Dynasties used this trick when they ruled the Western Regions.
And the effect is very good.
Today, the influence of Great Qin in the countries of the Western Regions has already surpassed these two dynasties, so naturally there will be no problem.
"So, I'm relieved."
"This matter will be done according to the prince's wishes. The Daqin Western Regions Protectorate will be established, Meng Tian will be appointed as the protector, Zhang Liang will be the chief historian, and Han Xin will be the captain. They will command the armies of various countries in the Western Regions and be responsible for the expedition."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and said domineeringly.
When the officials saw this, they naturally didn't dare to say anything more.
Meng Tian's loyalty to Daqin, and his military exploits, no one in Daqin knows.
He is indeed the best candidate to be in charge of the Protectorate of the Western Regions.
Among the crowd, only Wang Ben was slightly disappointed.
But I think that defending the capital is also an important responsibility.
Moreover, Wang Li was about to go to Fusang with His Highness, so his mood improved a lot.
Although the officials did not dare to object to Ying Zheng's intentions, they still started discussing in a low voice.
And the object of their discussion is Zhang Liang.
They know the abilities of Meng Tian and Han Xin.
But Zhang Liang was a traitor who once assassinated His Majesty.
Is it really not a problem to let him be the Chief of the Protectorate of the Western Regions?
Although I have doubts in my heart, but this time the officials have learned to be smart.
He didn't speak out against it directly, and reminded Ying Zheng by talking in a low voice.
They didn't want to offend Ying Yu at all.
To this, Ying Zheng just smiled, he knew Zhang Liang's talent.
As the saying goes, don't use doubtful people, and don't doubt employing people.
Now that Zhang Liang has been used, there is no need to doubt it.
With Zhang Liang and Han Xin assisting Meng Tian, the Great Qin's road to the west will inevitably be like a broken bamboo.
Ying Yu didn't pay attention to the comments of the officials.
With Meng Tian, Zhang Liang, and Han Xin sitting in the Western Regions, the North of the Great Qin Dynasty is safe.
He can also safely release Fan Kuai, Xia Houying, Zhou Bo and other local famous generals of the Great Qin Dynasty to practice.
Let them practice with the Maurya Dynasty and the Romans, and grow up as soon as possible.
After all, they are different from the famous historical generals summoned by the system.
Today, they have not really gone through the baptism of war.
"Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, due to the tribute from various countries, a large number of people have poured into Xianyang City."
"Today's Xianyang City is overcrowded, I suggest expanding Xianyang!"
Feng Quji came to the middle of the hall, first saluted Ying Zheng and Ying Yu, and then spoke.
"Xianyang City is really too crowded now!"
"Yes, the old minister lives in the outskirts of the city. It used to be smooth going to court every day, but recently there are more and more people in Xianyang City, and there are often traffic jams!"
"Are you still going up in a carriage? The old man has changed to riding a horse now, and he has to bypass the main street."
"That's true, especially the streets in front of Xianyang Palace are extremely congested.
Every morning, people would flock to Xianyang Palace to watch the flag-raising ceremony! "
As soon as Feng Quji's words fell, there was a burst of echoing voices from the court hall.
While the officials were complaining, they were also in a trance.
You know, Xianyang City was established in less than a hundred years.
Moreover, when he unified the Central Plains in the past, the first emperor also carried out an expansion.
Unexpectedly, it will need to be expanded again so soon.
It can only be said that the speed of Daqin's development is really too fast.
On the throne, Ying Zheng also nodded approvingly.
These several grand gatherings have brought together the common people around Xianyang.
Today's Xianyang City is indeed blocked, and even the city defense army responsible for maintaining order is a little bit powerless.
However, the expansion of Xianyang City is no joke.
The cost involved is an astronomical figure.
Fortunately, this time, all nations came to court and donated a lot of money.
This gave Yingzheng confidence, and the expansion of Xianyang could indeed be put on the agenda.
"Xianyang City should indeed be expanded, but we still need to come up with a charter for how to expand it."
"Since it is going to be expanded, it must be built in place at one time. Erchen believes that Xianyang should be directly built into the largest and most prosperous city in the world."
Ying Yu stepped forward and said.
In fact, the current planning of Xianyang City is already very advanced in this era.
For example, next to each road, there are special drainage ditches.
The drainage pipes made of clay go around Xianyang City and go directly to the outside of the city, so that the sewage in Xianyang City can be discharged in time.
Makes the entire Xianyang city extremely clean.
In addition, Daqin attaches great importance to greening.
Vegetation will be deliberately planted on both sides of Chidao and the river bank.
"If the prince has an idea in his heart, he might as well say it out and listen."
Seeing Ying Yu standing up, Ying Zheng suddenly regained his spirits.
He never forgot about the fairyland in the dream that Ying Yu mentioned.
Before that, it was because there was no economic support, even if he wanted to develop towards the so-called 'fairyland', he couldn't do it.
But now it's different.
Today's Yingzheng has vision and money.
The first emperor Yingzheng, who has always been particular about it, naturally wants to build the capital Xianyang well.
"First, the new Xianyang City must be large enough to accommodate at least 300 million people."
After Ying Yu finished speaking, the courtiers gasped.
You know, the population of the entire Great Qin is only a little over 3000 million.
The prince is going to move one tenth of the population of Daqin to Xianyang City?
"His Royal Highness, is your plan too big?"
Nestern couldn't sit still.
How much will it cost to expand Xianyang City to accommodate 300 million people?
I'm afraid it's not enough to drain the treasury, right?
"Everyone, take a long-term view!"
"Although the current population of Daqin is only 3000 million, have you ever thought about a question?
Is that the birth rate? "
"Before, the people of my Daqin were forced by life, so they didn't want to live more, for fear of bringing a burden to their families."
"It's different now. In Daqin, we have potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and other immortal grains, and the common people don't have to worry about food at all.
And you can also get a lot of money by working in major workshops.
Even women can rely on embroidery to increase their income. "
"Under such circumstances, will the common people still think that having children is a burden?"
"Under such superior conditions, will the common people, whose main idea is to pass on the family line, be inactive in having children?"