"Bah bang bang!"
Whether it was sincere congratulations or false flattery, warm applause erupted in the teaching building.
Meng Wenhao clenched his fists and his face flushed with excitement. He did it, he really did it. His hard work for the day was not in vain. At this moment, he really wanted to look up to the sky and roar.
Ke Shiqing, who was sitting not far from him, glanced at him in surprise. At the same time, a sense of crisis rose in his heart. At present, the water in this arithmetic school is getting deeper and deeper. If you want to get the first place in the exam like before, One, I’m afraid it won’t be easy.
Li Tai sat in front and was a little depressed. He had discussed this method with several arithmetic experts for a long time before he got such an answer. He was very sure of getting the first place, but he didn't expect an accident. But for Meng Wenhao's answer , he also appreciated it very much, so the unhappiness in his heart quickly disappeared in the warm applause.
Li Zexuan stood in front, looked at Meng Wenhao, and felt a little emotional in his heart. He really didn't expect that this child could come up with this answer. We really shouldn't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients!
The applause gradually subsided, and Li Zexuan began a new day of lectures. Different from last time, today's class will have a quarter-hour break every three-quarters of an hour. This makes the students more energetic in class and the class is more lively than before.
Li Zexuan believes that over time, when they get used to this way of teaching, their learning progress will definitely be much faster than before.
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Taiji Palace, Ganlu Palace.
After the morning court, Li Er summoned Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui to Ganlu Hall to discuss the plan to eliminate the locusts.
Li Er knelt and sat at the top, while Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui knelt on the cushions at the bottom. Li Er raised his eyes and asked calmly: "How have the three beauties been thinking these days? Do you have any countermeasures for next year's locust plague?"
Changsun Wuji took the lead and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, since Your Majesty has firmly believed that there will be a locust plague next year, I believe that the top priority is to have all regions step up their food storage to prepare for emergencies."
Li Er nodded, looked at Fang Xuanling and asked, "What's Fang Aiqing's idea?"
"Your Majesty, I estimate that the household department does not have much money left. I am afraid that it will be difficult to cope with this locust plague. Brother Auxiliary Machine's plan may not work!"
"Indeed, the Ministry of Household Affairs currently has only four million guan of money left. Including various expenses, the most that can be embezzled is probably only more than 1 million guan. I am afraid that it will be difficult for all the people of the Tang Dynasty to purchase food with this money alone. Survive the locust plague." Li Er thought for a while and told these people how difficult the current situation of the court was.
The three people sitting below were all shocked when they heard this. Du Ruhui couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, I didn't expect that the finances of the imperial court would be so tight now. From today on, I voluntarily do not want any salary from the imperial court."
"I am willing to do the same!"
Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling looked sad and couldn't help but echoed.
Li Er waved his hand and refused: "The three beloved princes have been with me in the wars in the past few years and have suffered a lot. Now that the world is stable, how can I let you live a miserable life again? Let's continue to discuss the locust plague. Let’s do it!”
Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui all had red eyes and were extremely moved when they heard this.
At this time, Du Ruhui stood up and said: "Your Majesty, why not mobilize wealthy businessmen from all over the country to donate money, and the court can use this to tide over the difficulties!"
I have to say that Lao Du's idea is quite advanced, but he ignored one fact.
"But in what name does the court want to mobilize wealthy businessmen to donate money?"
Li Er's eyes lit up at first, but after a while, they dimmed again. The origin of the donation was indeed a big problem!
Du Ruhui was stunned when he heard this. He immediately realized that the prophecy of the locust plague must not be spread to the whole world. Naturally, people cannot donate money in the name of the locust plague. But if this is the case, how can anyone be convinced? Where's the excuse
There was silence in the palace, and the three important ministers all calmed down and thought carefully.
Li Er felt a little disappointed. He didn't expect that the three ministers he relied on most were helpless. Is there really no way
"Your Majesty, Duke Tuo Lu of Li County has sent in a secret package!"
At this time, a chamberlain, holding a book in his hands, ran in and bowed to Li Er.
Li Er perked up and laughed and scolded: "This brat has finally sent over the book. Please hand it over quickly. If the writing on it is not good, I will never let him off lightly!"
The chamberlain quickly followed suit and presented the secret fold to Li Er.
The three veterans, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, looked at each other and were very surprised by Li Er's reaction at this time.
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After almost half a stick of incense, Li Er put down the zhezi, looked at the three veterans and said with a smile: "Li Zexuan took the zhezi and talked about some locust control strategies. Let the three beauties see if it is feasible!"
The chamberlain took the secret folder and gave it to Changsun Wuji. The three of them got together and began to read carefully, and saw that it read:
"The minister thought hard and came up with three strategies for controlling locusts, and presented them to Your Majesty for your reference.
First, the minister believed that since the imperial court did not have much money left at the moment, it would be better to send a large ship loaded with silk and porcelain to a small country in the South China Sea in exchange for food. I heard that in the land of Nanyang, the weather is very hot, rice is harvested three times a year, and the price of food is extremely cheap. Those people who are outsiders have never seen such gorgeous silk and exquisite porcelain in our Tang Dynasty. A piece of silk can be exchanged for five stones of grain. It's possible. In fact, even if I have tens of millions of dollars left in the Tang Dynasty's treasury, I do not agree with the purchase of grain in the country. That is just tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall. What is the difference between some grain merchants hoarding grain in advance? In the end, those who will starve are the same. local people.
Second, the minister believes that the imperial court can issue relevant decrees to encourage private citizens to raise chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry through tax exemptions. When the number of these poultry reaches a certain level, it can completely ensure that the crops will not be harmed by locusts when the locust plague comes, and what the court pays is only a few percent of the next year's tax revenue. If not, when the locust plague comes, the people will be unprepared, and all the crops will be eaten by the locusts. Not only will the court not be able to collect even 10% of the tax revenue, but it will also have to spend extra money for disaster relief. Wouldn't it be a small gain but a big loss
Third, I suggest that your Majesty issue an edict to allow officials from various states in the Tang Dynasty to build local warehouses to store the grain harvested this year. Once the locust plague comes next year, various localities will directly open warehouses for disaster relief. This avoids the need for food to be transported back and forth, which would cause huge losses on the way. Waste!
I am an incompetent minister, and I have been thinking hard all night long to come up with these three strategies. If there is anything wrong, please don't blame me. Children's words are unbridled, children's words are unbridled! "
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Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui originally thought what Li Zexuan said was very reasonable, but when they saw this last sentence, they almost laughed out loud. How dare they compromise the secret letter written to Li Er by such a trick? The boy is so cowardly!
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Fourth update!
Just update four today. I’m heartbroken. I just had a blue screen on my computer. I’m so angry. There are hundreds of words that I haven’t saved. I’ve missed a beat, so I typed it again!
Speaking of the beauties in the book review section, have you seen them? hey-hey!
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