Wen Tianxiang!
Intermediate Steelmaking Method!
Xue Rengui led 100,000 elite Great Tang soldiers!
These three grand prizes were a fantastic start, immediately energizing Lin Yi, who began to check the remaining rewards.
These rewards may not be as eye-catching as the other three, but they are definitely powerful.
The combination of Li Bing and the Mountains and Rivers Regional Map is a particularly valuable reward, as it undoubtedly represents the most professional talent. The Dujiangyan he built has stood for a thousand years, which speaks volumes about his abilities.
The system rewarded him, probably because it wanted him to become an infrastructure construction maniac, directly starting water conservancy projects and transforming the entire East.
It will also let the people of this land see what a construction powerhouse is, and what Huaxia is all about.
Perhaps by opening up the waterways, the Great Liang Navy could dominate both the east and west, which would be even more perfect, directly raising Great Liang's deterrent power to its absolute limit.
The next reward surprised Lin Yi.
" Lu Yafu?"
Lin Yi chuckled. This old guy was one of the two who skipped work, along with Guo Jia; they were both in a state of slacking off.
Now I've actually won people over with Win People Over with Virtue; the sun must have risen in the west.
What's going on?
Moreover, the reward he offered was quite good. Not only did it bring him a thousand professional scholars, but it also gave him a copy of Li Zongwu's " Thick Black Theory," which is quite interesting.
Scholars are researchers; a thousand scholars would be a good number, as they could help advance education and historical issues in Great Liang.
But this book, * The Thick Black Theory *, is quite interesting.
With a thought, a book appeared in Lin Yi's hands. Looking at its contents, Lin Yi's eyes lit up; it was an uncensored version.
This book is a masterpiece of Machiavellianism, thoroughly exploring the darker aspects of human nature. Therefore, its author, Li Zongwu, is also known as the "Master of Machiavellianism."
After reading part of it, Lin Yi was full of praise, exclaiming, "What a masterful display of ruthlessness and cunning! Mr. Li Zongwu is indeed a genius, deeply pleasing to my eye!"
Thick black, thick black, actually they are separate.
Thickness is one aspect, but this blackness is what I need.
"It seems I'm still too kind, even the system can't stand it anymore," Lin Yi murmured to himself.
I must take the time to study this book carefully and learn some advanced knowledge and theories. One is never too old to learn!
He put away " The Thick Black Theory " and looked at the cursive script.
Huh!
This was also a skill, directly granting Lin Yi the ability to write cursive script, which was quite impressive. He casually wrote a few characters, and felt that even he himself couldn't recognize the characters he wrote.
Hmm, not bad!
Next up was this saxaul tree, which made Lin Yi frown. Was the system planning to manage the desert itself? That was way too advanced!
Considering Li Bing's previous experience, it might actually be possible.
However, this plan has to be postponed. I don't lack land right now, so I'll just start planting first and forget about large-scale planting.
Aside from some supplies, the subsequent rewards were basically nothing of value.
However, the fact that these people had managed to get the rewards really puzzled Lin Yi.
He couldn't help but mutter, "The subsequent rewards all come from ordinary people, including a large number of students from impoverished families. What's going on?"
Could it be that Yang Xiu completed the task he was given so quickly, which is why this effect occurred?
He put on a robe and walked out of the palace. Seeing Lü Qiling doing her morning exercises, he called her over and asked, " Qiling, has anything important happened today?"
Wang Yue was naturally not allowed to enter the inner palace; this place was guarded by Lü Qiling.
Lü Qiling stopped her morning exercise and slowly walked over.
Upon hearing this, she said with a strange expression, "Your Majesty, today's newspaper published Your Majesty's grand ambition, ' May Everyone Under Heaven Be Like a Dragon.'"
Then suddenly a rumor spread that you had sold the palace treasures and used the money to enlighten the people of the All Under Heaven.
The entire population of the capital was moved and immediately knelt down to worship the imperial palace!
It is said that many people have already begun donating money, hoping to redeem the emperor's treasures and add some more valuable items to the collection.
She was speechless. The emperor was so poor that all he had left was money, and now the common people were actually asking for donations. This was just unbelievable.
"Um, a donation?"
Lin Yi couldn't help but twitch his lips, feeling both amused and exasperated.
Well done, Yang Xiu! You actually stirred up such a huge mess, even selling things to raise money to enlighten the people. This is like a whole TV drama.
This guy's talents are wasted; he should be Zhang Jiao's partner.
Seeing Lü Qiling's strange expression, he couldn't help but feel speechless. In this girl's eyes, he had become a weird uncle who was trying to swindle money.
He said awkwardly, "These people are just too adorable. How can I, the emperor, ask them to donate money? What kind of behavior is this?"
After saying that, he immediately left, exiting the harem.
"This humble servant greets Your Majesty!"
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Zhao Gao guarding the door; clearly, he had also received the news.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, " Zhao Gao, what's the situation outside?" This feels a bit out of control; now the whole world knows that this emperor is short of money.
"Your Majesty, the situation outside is out of control. The people are donating money like crazy, and Lord Mi is extremely busy." Zhao Gao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and chuckled dryly.
Starting in the morning, people began donating money frantically.
Some people donated money, some brought out family heirlooms, and some even donated their daughters.
Holy crap!
Lin Yi was dumbfounded, saying incredulously, "If this got out, I doubt anyone would believe it. The people actually love me, the emperor, so much that they're even willing to donate their daughters?"
The people's eyes are discerning; they know he is indeed a good emperor.
However, this won't work; the people's lives will become difficult as well.
Although this place has recently recovered after the previous great battle, there are still some differences, so we can't accept this money.
Although I like money, I still need to have some integrity.
I would feel guilty if I were to deceive the people into giving me their sincere hearts.
"Oh, do I have to return the money?"
Upon hearing the emperor's words, Zhao Gao's pupils contracted; this was truly a pity.
He whispered, "Your Majesty, this is a tribute from the people. If we return it just like that, the people will be very disappointed."
That's at least tens of millions of dollars. If we return it, it feels like we've missed out on hundreds of millions.
"No need to pay back the money!"
Lin Yi shook his head. It wasn't that he was reluctant to part with the money; after all, it was just a drop in the ocean for Lin Yi now.
He cherishes the people's support; this is an interaction between him and the people.
After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "Send someone to record the amount of donations from the people, and then have the Ministry of Revenue exchange them for supplies from the Jiazi Treasury and distribute them to the people. The quantity should exceed the amount donated by the people."
"Your Majesty, the treasury is full of fine things that money can't buy!" Zhao Gao said with a look of resistance. The Jiazi Treasury was full of rare and precious items.
These things were given to the people, and the people really benefited greatly.
Lin Yi glared at him and laughed, "The people's hearts are warm; how can I let them grow cold because of my schemes, and tell them this is called national debt!"