Among the ministers who opposed it were conservative old ministers and ministers of the household department. Anyway, the word is money.
Lin Fufu stretched out his hand and pressed down, "All the ministers and workers, please calm down first."
Seeing that she had spoken, all the officials fell silent and looked up at Lin Fufu.
"Master Xiao Meng must have discussed the benefits of our construction of the Grand Canal with the ministers and workers before. I think that all the ministers and workers are the talents of the Great Wei. No one is a fool. That sum Accounts will be settled." Lin Fufu smiled lightly, his brows were bright, and he was very confident and detached.
She is already the queen of Beirong, and her aura is even more amazing but makes people feel comfortable. It's just that she can't see it at ordinary times, and it shows up at critical moments.
The conservatives and some ministers of the household department started to fight back after being stunned.
"His Royal Highness, as courtiers, we understand what you said, but one thing, what do we use to build the Grand Canal without money?"
"Reporting to Your Royal Highness, the imperial court can't let the people's husbands be recruited to build the Grand Canal without paying them wages, right?"
"Our Great Wei has experienced life and death several times in the past few years. This is the time for the people to recuperate. We can't let such a big event happen again and make the people feel panic!"
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"All the ministers and workers are right in thinking. First, if you have no money, you can find a way; second, you must pay wages to recruit civilians to build the Grand Canal; third, you think that the construction of the Grand Canal will make the people panic. It is wrong. Because the Great Wei has experienced several life-and-death situations in the past few years, the common people may be worried that this peace will not last long. If the imperial court announces the construction of such a large project as the Grand Canal at this time, it will be able to stabilize the hearts of the people." Lin Fufu said lightly. And said firmly, her voice spread throughout the Jinluan Hall.
"His Royal Highness, I would like to ask why the construction of the Grand Canal can stabilize the people's hearts?" An old minister came out to question Lin Fufu.
Following the veteran's questioning, the eyes of all the ministers turned to Lin Fufu's face.
"The ministers and workers know that the Grand Canal is a huge project, and the people who are knowledgeable will naturally understand that the court decided to build such a huge project shortly after it settled down, which in itself represents the stability of the court and the abundance of the treasury. Some people have more confidence in our country, and they will even support the imperial court to build the Grand Canal. Because this not only represents the stability and strength of our country, but the people who participate in the construction of the Grand Canal, that is, the folks you call, can also earn money to support their families , why not do it?"
Conservatives and ministers who have always opposed the construction of the Grand Canal bowed their heads and thought about it.
"As for silver, the national treasury is short, but I believe that there are many merchants with integrity and righteousness in Wei Dynasty! The court, merchants, and common people are all twisted together, so why worry about big things not being done?" Lin Fufu said loudly.
"However, it may be possible to persuade merchants to help the imperial court build the Grand Canal, but the money paid will naturally not be much, and it is still a drop in the bucket!"
"You don't need to worry about this point. Since I dare to propose the construction of the Grand Canal, I will naturally consider everything. The most urgent thing is to solve the problem of money. I am very confident that I will be able to do this. Solve it." Lin Gospel declared crisply.
The ministers began to bow their heads and whisper, and they were all rediscussing the construction of the Grand Canal.
In the end, the Minister of the Household Department came out. He looked at Lin Fufu in awe, and said in a heavy tone: "Actually, the officials of the Household Department know better than anyone else that once the Grand Canal is built, it will bring great benefits to Wei's commerce, military affairs, and agriculture. The various benefits of the Grand Canal are indeed due to the fact that it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. If His Highness can be sure to solve the problem of even half of the silver for the construction of the Grand Canal, then it can be built. Because we can build from the south to the north, which is the best to build, and build a section Finally, let the Ministry of Industry come up with a way to intercept the flow, and the section that has been built can be put into use, and some commerce and agriculture can be revived.”
Lin Fufu nodded, "This palace can naturally solve the problem of half of the silver for building the Grand Canal."
"How can Your Highness be so sure?" Hubu Shangshu asked without thinking.
Lin Fufu smiled proudly, "I think that since I was able to donate all of my wealth for Wei, my Lin family business people can do it. Moreover, I will go to persuade the Lin family's business partners to invest in silver one by one. Businessmen have What is righteous is more about the pursuit of benefits, as long as benefits are promised, there is a possibility of persuasion."
Hubu Shangshu didn't say a word anymore.
In the end, there were no more voices of opposition in the court, and Lin Fufu brought out another book and talked about the Yuyingtang.
This question did not attract the attention of the ministers.
They all knew about the Foundling Hall, but few people had been to the Foundling Hall, and no one cared about it.
After all, the Dawei Yuyingtang is already a charitable organization, and this kind of charitable organization rarely produces anything that causes a sensation.
"I heard that the number of babies in the nursery in the capital has surged recently, so I specially took a few days to visit it. It is true. The reason for the surge in babies is detailed in the brochure, so I will not go into details. It means that there is a question of whether or not the older children will stay in the nursery hall." Lin Fufu glanced at the ministers, and saw that their expressions were indifferent, and their eyes were fixed.
Seeing that no one came out, Meng Bufan took a step forward and said, "What suggestion does Your Highness have?"
Lin Fufu nodded to him, "Master Xiao Meng, wait a moment, I will explain this matter to all the ministers first!"
Meng Bufan should back down.
Lin Fufu continued: "Most of the healthy babies who grew up in the nursery until the age of five or six were taken back by wealthy families to be servants, and some were taken back by human traffickers and sold. The respective nursery halls, when they grow up, help the nursery halls to do things within their own interests to support themselves. Those who are taken back by rich and noble families to be slaves are fine. I am absolutely not allowed to be taken back to sell by human traffickers, everyone The ministers and workers discuss the countermeasures, this is one of them!"
"Secondly, even if you are taken back to be a slave by a wealthy family, I don't think it's appropriate!"
A minister stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, it is a good fortune to have a wealthy family take them back to be their servants and give them a bite to eat. It is very appropriate!"
"The children who grew up in the nursery hall were not bought and sold by the nursery hall to those rich and noble families. They chose them to go back to be slaves, and they would beat, scold and trade them at will if they made mistakes. This nursery hall was built by the imperial court. They were abandoned for various reasons, but the Yuyingtang took them in and adopted them. They belonged to Da Wei, and they are also the future of Da Wei. As long as you arrange and educate them well, you dare say that there will not be a future champion among them. There is a future prime minister, general?"