manynovel Chapter 415 Contribution Roadmap
Chapter 415 Contribution Roadmap
"Do you think it costs nothing to open the canal? How much money would it cost? No less than two or three million taels, and the annual maintenance of the canal costs at least several hundred thousand taels.
Such a huge expenditure is a heavy burden for the court. Do you think the court officials have never thought about it? Of course it is because it is difficult to implement! "
Pan Changye looked at Jiang Youzhen as if he were a fool. This guy had some talent, but he was only good at talking on paper.
"There are always more solutions than problems! But if there is not enough money, it is indeed a pity. I believe that you will definitely do practical things for the people as soon as you take office.
Huailin County happens to be located where the Grand Canal must pass. If you propose it at that time, it will be a great feat that benefits the country and the people, and will also be beneficial to your career!" Jiang Youzhen sighed and shook his head regretfully.
Wang Changxing's mind moved, "So, you have already drawn up a roadmap?"
Jiang Youzhen nodded, "That's right!"
"Can I take a look?" Wang Changxing said, and then he saw Jiang Youzhen's puzzled look and hurriedly explained.
"Although this may not be feasible, I can report this to the court. With a roadmap, perhaps the court will adopt it. You also said that this is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Even if it is not feasible now, there will definitely be opportunities in the future."
Jiang Youzhen was overjoyed when he heard this, "Great! The students carry it with them."
As she spoke, she took out a piece of brown paper from her bosom and said respectfully to Wang Changxing, "Please take a look!"
Pan Changye also hurried over to take a look, and when he saw it, he was very shocked.
"It's so detailed that you even marked the places where accidents are common, and marked the rocks and reefs, and the places where the soil is loose?"
Wang Changxing's eyes flickered with surprise and delight. "Too detailed! Too exquisite! How did you know this? Have you been to all these places?"
Jiang Youzhen looked at the two men staring at the brown paper with shining eyes, and couldn't help but sneer.
"Students like to read miscellaneous books in their spare time, such as travel notes, geography, biographies and local customs, etc., and then consult maps to draw a route map. I just don't know if it is correct, I hope there is no big mistake!"
"Of course we have to investigate the site to draw up the correct route for the details. As long as it's roughly accurate and we have a rough range, it will save a lot of trouble." Wang Changxing was so surprised.
"But I heard that you were on good terms with the princes before, so why didn't you give this roadmap to the princes?"
Seeing that Wang Changxing was already confused by this roadmap, Pan Changye calmed down. He looked at Jiang Youzhen suspiciously and suddenly felt that something was wrong.
"It's embarrassing to talk about this, probably because I am a selfish student." Jiang Youzhen smiled shyly.
"Oh? Why?" Wang Changxing was very curious.
“Because the two princes agreed with you two that it would be a waste of time, effort and money, they just said they would discuss it later, so it was shelved.
Also, because teacher Qian Chongen wants to live in Jiangnan, his elder brother is doing business in Jiangnan, and he wants to go there and leave this sad place. So I want you to accept my kindness and take good care of me in the future. "
"I didn't expect you to care so much about Master Qian. Master Qian is really lucky to have such a good disciple. I have no regrets in my life."
Wang Changxing began to envy Qian Chongen. How could he have such a clever and filial disciple? This disciple had excellent character and was rare.
"In fact, it's not entirely for the teacher. I still have some selfish motives. If I am lucky enough to enter the official career in the future, I would like to ask Lord Wang to help me. The signature of the road map..."
Jiang Youzhen rubbed his hands and smiled, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Okay! Okay!" Wang Changxing nodded. "Don't worry, I'll definitely write your name on it. I'm not the kind of person who would take something that doesn't belong to me as my own."
You are not ashamed to say that!
Jiang Youzhen narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Thank you very much, sir. I will leave now without disturbing your pleasure."
After Jiang Youzhen left, Wang Changxing and Pan Changye looked at each other, and the room suddenly fell silent.
"Do you believe what she said?" Pan Changye asked.
"I have some doubts! But I just saw two or three marks on the route map, which match my memory. This route map should be real." Wang Changxing looked at the route map in his hand and felt that his chance had come.
"Do you think she really won't suspect you? Even if there is no evidence, given her personality, it would be hard for her not to suspect you, right?"
Pan Changye is not optimistic. Is Jiang Youzhen so stupid?
"She didn't even know that Qian Chong'en was poisoned, so how could she suspect that I supplied the poison? Maybe we are too paranoid. Isn't it because the princes don't like this roadmap?"
How could Wang Changxing miss this opportunity? Even if the roadmap was fake, so what? Who would find out in the early stages?
"Three years ago, the ministers in the court did propose to open a canal from Jiangnan to the capital, but how could the court afford the money? It was only mentioned once and then nothing happened. However, the court and the emperor did have this intention."
Pan Changye pondered and continued, "The canal will eventually be opened. Although it may not be feasible in three to five years, if you present this route map to the prince, it will be considered a merit."
The smile on Wang Changxing's face became even brighter. If the canal was really opened after he took office, the benefits would be self-evident.
"But don't you find it strange? We all think it's an important thing, but the other two princes don't think so?"
How could Wang Changxing care about so many things at this moment? He was not willing to be just a county magistrate. Now that he had the opportunity, how could he not seize it?
"Perhaps they think it will cost too much and the court will not agree? In any case, presenting this roadmap to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may have unexpected results."
Pan Changye narrowed his eyes slightly. Why did he feel that Wang Changxin was about to take office, but his heart became impetuous? Before he took office, he was already dazzled by power.
"My dear brother, you don't have to worry too much. Jiang Youzhen said that you intend to go to Jiangnan to seek refuge with your elder brother. It just so happens that I am going to Jiangnan to take up my post, so we can go together."
Wang Changxing returned to the flower hall and went to find Qian Chongen.
Qian Chongen was stunned when he heard this, "Ah! Yes, yes! It just so happens that we are in Jiangnan, so we can meet often."
This kid! Why didn't he tell me beforehand? Fortunately, I was able to adapt to the situation.
"There happened to be a vacancy in the Ministry of Personnel. Someone else was originally scheduled to take the position, but for some reason he didn't go. I used a lot of connections to get this position. I heard that many people were trying their best to get it, but I was lucky to get it.
You also know that we are only Juren, and we are not as good as those Jinshi. Shengnan Mansion is even richer, so this is really a rare opportunity. "Wang Changxing suddenly said.
Qian Chongen sighed and said, "Yes! Opportunities are rare. Now that you have met your mentor, you will have great ambitions in the future. As long as you have outstanding political achievements, who will care about your background?"