Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

Wang Yaxuan and Li Ruoxi both set their sights on their mother's family—everything they wanted was there, ready-made. "Hey, why are you laughing?" Li Ruoxi asked. "Remember our goal."

"Don't blame me for being cruel if you ruin my plan." Wang Yaxuan was gathering her emotions, pondering how to play the victim. She caught a glimpse of **'s smiling face and couldn't help but grumble a few words. "Madam, I'm sorry for causing you so much hardship." ** patted her hand gently.

Wang Yaxuan felt warm, but remained vigilant. "What are you planning? The property I asked my father for is private property."

"Don't worry, I know everything."

In fact, if there are children in the future, these properties will definitely be left to future generations.

Wang Yaxuan looked at him carefully for a while, and seeing that there was nothing unusual about him, she gradually relaxed.

"It's not too hard, just a little more shabby than before."

** replied with a wry smile.

He knew clearly that compared with the luxury of the palace, the current situation did seem a bit shabby.

"I don't dislike you." Wang Yaxuan explained, "We're just starting out, and things will get better in a few years."

** I have to say, how can your life get better if you continue to make money like this?

Entering the palace, ** asked seriously, "What should I do after entering the palace?"

"Just follow my instructions." Wang Yaxuan said confidently.

The carriage slowly stopped at the gate of Xianyang Palace, and the couple took the gift box and went to the inner palace.

The spring is bright, the wind is gentle and the sun is warm.

Ying Zheng was inspecting the academic performance of several of the princes. Fusu was in charge of the exams and was also supervising them from the sidelines.

All the princes were extremely nervous, some scratching their heads, not knowing how to respond.

Seeing Fusu inspecting him, Jianglu took the opportunity to give a signal and gently tapped the end of the letter a few times to indicate what to write next. Fusu shook his head to indicate that he did not know and pretended not to see him and left.

Jiang Lu was greatly disappointed and could only pretend to concentrate on writing, not daring to look around.

"Guests are coming."

Hearing footsteps, Concubine Zheng turned around and saw her daughter coming back, and smiled.

The weather is pleasant today, and my parents are in a good mood. This is a rare opportunity. ** I secretly bowed to Fusu, thinking to myself: Cousin, please don't misunderstand, it's not that I'm greedy for property, it's your sister who forced me to come here.

"My dear son-in-law, you've arrived just in time." Fusu hurriedly greeted him. "Last night, a kiln of porcelain was refined, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has also produced samples of the new currency. I've come to present them to Your Majesty."

Concubine Zheng pulled her daughter over to talk and was very happy.

Ying Zheng came over and noticed that ** and his wife and daughter were winking at each other. He instinctively thought that they were hiding something from him. "Your Majesty..." ** skillfully recounted the internal affairs.

This coin is so exquisite that even people in remote and wild places would regard it as a priceless treasure.

Its influence has transcended national borders and has become a universal currency.

"What reward do you want?"

Qin Shihuang was very satisfied and asked directly.

At this moment, a faint sob could be heard from not far away. Su Yaohua, holding the account book, nestled in Empress Li's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

"The coal fields consume a huge amount of silver every day. It's like a bottomless pit."

"The government's income is far from enough to cover its expenses, and the treasury is already empty."

“I just can’t hold on any longer.”

Su Yaohua wiped her tears and sobbed as she recounted her predicament. Soon her eyes were red with tears.

Princess Li flipped through a few pages of the account book and immediately understood the reason.

"I was negligent."

"You should have reminded me."

Empress Li felt both distressed and guilty, and gently stroked her daughter's beautiful black hair.

Seeing this scene, Ying Zheng was almost amused. These two mother and daughter really work together! Bringing accounts to the palace to collect debts?

Chapter 415: Good Strategies for Enriching the Country

The sharp eyes instantly fell on **.

Ying Zheng looked unhappy and stared at him coldly.

** quickly lowered his head, pretending to ignore the question.

How could you think I instigated it?

It’s really unfair this time!

Qin Shi Huang snorted coldly and turned to walk towards Concubine Li and her daughter. Su Yaohua saw that the situation was the same as expected and immediately played the victim.

"I used to think that family matters didn't need to be fussy, and that using a little coal wouldn't hurt. Who would have thought that the mine's expenses would increase day by day, while the income at home would decrease."

"During spring plowing, a large amount of iron tools are needed in various places to plow the land. These are made by smelting coal!" Su Yaohua explained while shaking Concubine Li's arm aggrievedly.

Princess Li nodded in sudden realization.

At this time, Qin Shi Huang walked over to them and glanced at the account book, casually browsing a few lines. Then he asked, "Is the daughter I raised quite capable? Just a glance at the account book shows everything clearly."

This statement made both present feel a little embarrassed. Qin Shi Huang's difficult-to-fool nature was fully revealed. Such tricks naturally wouldn't fool him.

"Father, please remember you personally promised that the Baligou coalfield would belong to my family," Su Yaohua sighed. "Now, carriages are constantly coming and going, bringing a steady stream of coal to the palace and various departments. Yet, all the expenses are charged to my account. If this continues, even the wealth of our family will be insufficient to sustain it!"

"good."

Qin Shi Huang closed the account book and said, "From ancient times to the present, it is not legitimate for elders to take advantage of younger generations. What compensation do you want?"

"How dare I ask for too much?" Su Yaohua replied softly, "If I could get some small things like glass and soap to sell, maybe I could supplement my family income. Otherwise, life would be really hard to make ends meet."

Concubine Li hesitated: "You are a royal family, why do you need to do this kind of business?"

"Father, just replenish the money and deliver it on time." Qin Shi Huang smiled. These "insignificant" things were of great significance to him.

A giant mirror was once a gift from him to the princess on her wedding day, but its production was discontinued for a long time due to difficulties in its manufacture.

The same is true for soap. Although it is rare, it is very popular.

"Stop. Today we are examining good strategies for enriching the country, and I would like to take this opportunity to ask you a few questions." The First Emperor called all the princes to gather together.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that they had escaped danger.

"Take just now as an example." Qin Shi Huang pointed: "The Baligou Mine was given to the minister, but it consumed too much and could not be maintained."

"The Home Affairs Department used up a lot of charcoal in the production of soap glass, but the output was not satisfactory, and the losses were even greater."

"So, is the output sufficient to make a profit?" he asked the minister.

The official replied, "Your Majesty, these items are only for the imperial palace and are not sold."

"Before the advent of glass, bronze mirrors were still sufficient for reflection. Soap flakes can replace ash water and soap nuts, and the effect is no different."

"What I'm asking is—coal mining is very expensive, and the Internal Affairs Department is making huge losses."

"Now Shiman is willing to take over and compensate for previous losses."

"So it should be even, right? So where did all the lost funds go?"

The princes pondered the matter but remained puzzled. Someone must have owed or benefited from the intermediary. Such a large amount of money and grain could not have simply vanished.