In that time, he might have even invented the steam engine.
As for the cost of water conservancy projects, that's not a problem at all; we have plenty of money. Rather than leaving them there as decorations, we should use them to benefit the present.
Forehead!
Not only are waterways connected, but mountain ranges are also being traversed; this undertaking is far too ambitious.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, even Li Bing, who was in charge of Dujiangyan, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine; this was simply going to change the world.
At this rate, the money is flowing out like water. Do you have a grudge against money, sir, to pull off such a massive operation?
He swallowed hard and whispered a reminder, "Your Majesty, if we're going to do so many things, it'll probably cost an astronomical sum..."
That's all money! Spending like this is a bit too ruthless. Don't empty out Great Liang.
"It's alright!"
Lin Yi waved his hand and said magnanimously, "My Great Liang is not short of money. Spending a little money for the All Under Heaven the people is nothing. As for manpower, we have even less shortage."
After the Zhennan Dynasty is destroyed this time, there will be countless prisoners.
I have always Win People Over with Virtue, so it is naturally inappropriate for me to unleash a massacre. Let them join in; this can be considered an act of forgiveness."
Forehead!
Upon hearing this, the three were speechless. If they really did it that way, they would probably save even more money.
Using prisoners of war from another country to build water conservancy projects is already a blessing if they can be kept alive. There's no need for wages; just some food will suffice.
Wen Tianxiang nodded slightly and sighed, "In disputes between nations, sparing the other's life is already an act of mercy from His Majesty. They should know how to choose!"
No one knew better than him the horrors of a nation's destruction; at that time, death was merely a luxury, and the worst fate was a living hell.
Even though most of his memories have been erased, the background of his experiences is still clear. He experienced boundless despair, which he remembers vividly.
There is no dignity, no hope, and no so-called kindness, only undisguised evil.
Compared to that, the Emperor is practically like Guanyin Bodhisattva.
"Workers who don't need money?"
Li Bing's eyes lit up. If this was done, there wouldn't be any problem. It would be fine to sort out the entire Eastern Capital.
Since these prisoners would suffer a terrible fate anyway, using them as laborers would undoubtedly give them a way to survive.
He couldn't help but look around and muttered, "Since they're prisoners anyway, it's better to atone for their crimes than to let them die."
Perhaps we could open up more waterways, which would not only allow ships to navigate but also irrigate farmland for the people. This would definitely be a highly profitable endeavor.
This can absolutely be repaired, and it can be extensively renovated.
Forehead!
Xue Rengui remained silent. He knew in his heart that defeated countries were never going to have a good end, and that the emperor was already showing them kindness by making them do hard labor.
As a veteran of the battlefield, he knew in his heart that many times killing was unavoidable.
Why is this happening?
It's very simple. After a hard-fought battle, soldiers accumulate a huge amount of killing intent, so often after a city is breached, looting or even the massacre of prisoners will occur.
At this point, it's not that the commander is ruthless, but that he has no choice. If you don't let your soldiers unleash their fury on the enemy, they can only unleash it on themselves.
Moreover, after such a war of annihilation, the army would inevitably be rewarded, and the looting at this time was always extremely bloody, so it was often an accepted practice.
In that case, even a fool would know which option to choose.
The Emperor's intervention has actually given them a glimmer of hope; otherwise, given the scale of Zhennan's battle, Zhennan would have been massacred.
Lin Yi ignored the three men's thoughts and said to Li Bing with a smile, "Go and plan this matter first. I will have the Net people cooperate with you. Just draw up a rough plan first."
This concerns the Great Liang Nation; you must exert your utmost effort. Don't worry about the project being too large.
Now that their steelmaking technology has been upgraded, and they have special cement, plus money and manpower, undertaking some infrastructure projects should be a piece of cake.
"Your subject obeys!"
Li Bing took a deep breath and solemnly accepted the task.
As the Emperor said, this is a major event concerning the fate of the Great Liang Nation, and naturally it cannot be taken lightly.
At that moment, Wang Yue hurriedly walked in.
"Emperor!"
"We have received news that the emperors of both the Great West Empire and the Frostwest Empire have entered the Western Regions and are expected to arrive in Yong'an City tomorrow!" Wang Yue said solemnly.
"Tsk tsk, they actually dared to come!"
Hearing Wang Yue's words, a hint of amusement flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. These two probably hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to come.
Anyone with eyes to see knows that once the Great Liang destroys Zhennan, its next target will be the Frostwest Empire.
Bill III only dared to come because he was forced by Abaddon; otherwise, the old man would never have come, given the immense risks involved.
If I were detained here, things would completely descend into chaos back home.
If another instance of using the emperor to command the feudal lords were to occur, it would be even more fatal. Therefore, Bill III and his people are probably suffering greatly in their hearts this time.
"Your Majesty is the overlord of the East, and your birthday marks a golden age for the East. How dare they not come!"
Wang Yue chuckled dryly. He knew the truth of the matter; Bill III probably didn't want to come, but he had no choice but to.
You've directly threatened them to divide the territory; who would dare not come over?
Whoever doesn't come over gets their territory; who can withstand that?
Lin Yi gave him an approving look and laughed, " Wang Yue, your flattery skills have improved a bit. It seems you've learned quite a bit from Yang Xiu."
"But you're right this time. They're smart enough to come. If they hadn't come, we would have had a perfect excuse to attack them."
To put it bluntly, his invitation to these kings was intended to give them a warning and subdue them without a fight.
Otherwise, all they need to do is accept gifts; there's no need to bring these heads of state. To put it bluntly, it's about putting pressure on them.
These Western countries are somewhat arrogant; they won't know what fear is unless you put them under real pressure.
"These are my heartfelt words, not flattery," Wang Yue said with an upright expression.
Lin Yi didn't dwell on it and smiled, "Since they're here, they're guests. Make sure they're well protected and don't let anyone take advantage of the situation."
Even if the two countries go to war in the future, there's no need to stir up trouble now. We believe in Win People Over with Virtue.
He didn't have any bad intentions in inviting these kings this time; he just wanted to give them something to do and let them explore the Land of the Far West.
It wouldn't be nice if we were having a great time while they were having all sorts of wild thoughts.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have already sent people to protect them along the way, there will be no problem. However..." Wang Yue stepped forward, but hesitated halfway through his sentence.