"Regarding the specific location selection of the Liaodong Grand Canal this time, His Royal Highness the Prince has published a solicitation letter in the newspaper. All the people of Daqin can put forward their own suggestions."

"In the end, one of the most popular plans will be selected as the final one."

"If I go, doesn't that mean that the Northern Grand Canal may also pass through us?"

People in Hedong, Shangdang, Taiyuan County and other places also became excited after seeing the contents in the newspapers.

You must know that due to the large rivers in the Central Plains region, there are many branch water systems. As far as Liaodong, basically every county has its own water system.

As for the construction of the Northern Grand Canal, people will choose the shortest and easiest route to build, and there will be no intersection with them in places like Taiyuan County.

But now, His Highness the Crown Prince actually openly solicits opinions from the people.

Doesn't that mean that as long as the county's voice is loud enough, it will have a chance to have the Grand Canal pass through its doorstep?

This is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for the people.

Although the main labor force for building the Grand Canal came from the Mauryan Dynasty, there are still many supporting projects to be built.

For example, the construction of ports and new cities along the way requires massive manpower.

And according to the court's practice, when there is a shortage of personnel, priority will inevitably be given to hiring from local people.

This is definitely a great opportunity for people in the counties and counties they pass through to increase their income, and they don’t have to travel too far from home.

The real source of profit is the passing dividend after the successful construction of the Grand Canal.

Not to mention much, just the supplies, food and clothing provided by the passing ships are enough to make the counties around the port rich.

Not to mention that after the Grand Canal is opened to navigation, convenient water transportation will allow materials from distant places to enter smoothly and reduce the prices of many local daily necessities.

Local specialties can also be sold down the Grand Canal to counties in Daqin, or even exported to foreign countries, which is another huge amount of income.

In short, as long as the Grand Canal passes through our doorstep, it will be difficult for the local area not to develop.

The people were immediately looking forward to it.

Even many wealthy families, distinguished families, and business tycoons who were originally not optimistic about the Liaodong Grand Canal have become interested.

Although they prefer to invest their funds in maritime trade and feel that investing in the Grand Canal is too slow to return their investment, this does not prevent them from becoming supporters of the Liaodong Grand Canal.

Because they also hope that the Grand Canal can pass through their doorstep.

When the roads are open, it will be easier to do business. This has been a recognized business principle throughout the Qin Dynasty.

Many courtiers fought fiercely in the court to fight for the Grand Canal to pass through their hometowns.

After all, in addition to leaving a mark in history, courtiers also want to return home in glory when they retire.

If you don't fight for the interests of your hometown at this time, let alone cheering when you retire and go back, you're probably going to be hit by a bunch of rotten eggs and rotten vegetables.

How dare you come back if you don't fight for the benefits of your hometown in the court?

Of course, officials have their own reasons for seeking benefits for their hometowns.

Taiyuan County official: The coal reserves in Taiyuan County are the largest in the Qin Dynasty. The land route is already overwhelmed, but water is more convenient.

Moreover, we have Fenshui, which is the second largest tributary of the river and is very conveniently connected to the Grand Canal.

Yanmen County officials: Support Taiyuan County’s proposal. The Grand Canal can be extended from Yanmen County, directly connected to Yanshui, from here to Shanggu, and then to Liaodi.

Of course, if you find Fenshui inconvenient, you can directly dredge it from the river.

Julu, Handan County officials: It is too far to go through Yanmen County, so it is better to pass directly through Julu. It is more convenient to go through Zhangshui. Moreover, in the Guangyang County area, only a few additional projects are needed to directly enter the sea.

At that time, the combination of maritime transportation and the Grand Canal will be the most perfect solution.

Officials from different places of origin had their own opinions and were at loggerheads with each other. Meng Yi, who was in charge of presiding over the court meeting, was the leader of the two officials.

However, Ying Yu always smiled and said nothing, and had a non-committal attitude towards any plan.

"Your Highness, if you don't express your attitude, the old ministers will not dare to return home."

After the court meeting, Meng Yi complained quietly to Ying Yu in private.

During this period, although the officials who had not decided on the outcome in the court dared to disturb Ying Yu, they were not afraid of Meng Yi, the auxiliary minister.

So I ran to Meng Yi's house when I had nothing to do. People came to you to discuss state affairs. You can't just blow them away, right?

Not only can't he be kicked away, but he has to be served with delicious food and drinks. After a few days, Meng Yi will be tortured enough.

In desperation, Meng Yi could only ask Ying Yu for help.

"In Doctor Meng's opinion, which plan is better?"

Looking at Meng Yi who looked haggard, Ying Yu asked with a smile.

"this?"

When Meng Yi heard this, he was immediately speechless.

If he knew which plan was better, would he still have such a headache?

"In recent times, I, officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Academy of Engineering have all learned that the simplest plan to build a Grand Canal reaching Liaodong is to add a section to Songhai City, passing through Youbeiping, Yuyang, and finally to Liaodi

.”

“But this plan is inconsistent with His Highness’ original intention to develop the inland areas along the way.

And whether we go to Yanmen County or Julu County, the amount of work is not small, and the radiation area is not wide."

"The section from Yuyang to Liaodi is not very controversial. After all, there are few people there."

Xiao He added on the side.

After saying that, Xiao He and Meng Yi looked at Ying Yu together.

After all, Ying Yu is the one who finally makes the decision.

"Since we can't argue, let's fix it all. We have money anyway."

"This...isn't this not good?"

When Meng Yi heard this, he was completely stunned.

All repaired?

Is there any mistake? How much does it cost to build multiple canals at the same time?

"Your Highness, why not decide on a route first, and then build other branch lines if there is demand!"

Xiao He was also a little confused, and he hesitated before making a suggestion.

"How many times have I told you, you need to take a longer view, don't just look at the present."

"Why is it that the area close to the sea and the Grand Canal in Daqin is developing the fastest? Isn't it because of developed transportation and prosperous commerce?"

"Same example, there are areas such as Shangjun. Although there are many Gobi grasslands, they also developed because the Silk Road passed through them."

"What does this mean? It means that as long as it is in a transportation hub, no matter how backward the local area is, it will develop."

"The reason why the Northern Grand Canal is being opened now is to solve the problems of backward development and underdeveloped transportation in the northern interior."

"Except for Liaodong, other counties and counties actually have a lot of potential that can be tapped, but they have not been discovered."

"Do you think that one canal can meet the needs of such a huge Northeast?"

"Let's talk about the Jiangnan Grand Canal. It has only been opened for less than a month, and its transportation volume has already increased several times. Some businessmen have already proposed to add double lines. You don't know this, right?"

Da Qin officials have a habit, that is, when they are afraid of poverty, they always want to save more and spend less if they can.

In the past, there was nothing wrong with this situation, and it could support the overburdened national treasury.
Chapter completed!