Chapter 650

Attaching importance to infrastructure.

This is a concept Qin Mu instilled in his ministers when he was still in Tibet.

Now, it has also shown results.

But these are all relatively smooth things.

Qin Mu didn't want to just listen to this, let himself be immersed in the joy of success, and forget to continue deepening the reform.

"Don't just talk about the good things; are there any difficulties?"

Zhang Juzheng was well prepared.

"Your Majesty, due to the improvement in the quality of life of Great Qin's common people, it has attracted about two million Jiangnan common people to cross the border and pour in. Now these people are looking for places to settle down everywhere and buying farmland. This has led to an increase in housing and land prices. Most people haven't chosen a location yet, which will be a major hidden danger."

Hmm.

Qin Mu was very satisfied with Zhang Juzheng's work.

Being able to discover potential hidden dangers at this stage, Zhang Juzheng's performance is much stronger than Zhangsun Wuji's.

The influx of Great Tang common people was already within Qin Mu's expectations.

Letting them buy houses and land everywhere like this will have a huge negative impact on Great Qin society.

"Do you ministers have any countermeasures?"

At this time, a strange face stood out.

He bowed and saluted Qin Mu.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the Great Tang common people are of mixed quality, and it is inevitable that spies are mixed among them. They should be gathered in one place and settled centrally!"

This person is not bad; he has some insights.

Qin Mu set questions to test the ministers, the purpose of which was to screen out some excellent people to be promoted and reused.

Sure enough, he found a good seedling.

"What is your name?"

Being asked his name by the Emperor, that person was overjoyed.

This time the suggestion was right!

"Reporting to Your Majesty, my name is Wang Xuance, and I am the 196th ranked Metropolitan Graduate of this imperial examination."

196th!

It's a shame he has the nerve to say it!

Qin Mu smiled.

He knew the name Wang Xuance. He is also a famous official qualified to be recorded in history books!

Some people have strong abilities, but their exam results are not necessarily good; that's him.

This is a big fish!

"Wang Xuance, you said to gather the common people who migrated from Great Tang and settle them centrally. With so many people gathered together, what if they rebel? And, it's not just the two million in front of us; in the future, there will be a steady stream of more people pouring into Great Qin territory."

Since he is a famous official, Qin Mu had the intention to set a difficult problem to test him again.

This question was thrown out, which made many ministers frown.

This is indeed a difficult problem to solve.

Wang Xuance reacted quite quickly; after just a little thought, he bowed and replied.

"Your Majesty, extract the able-bodied men from them and form a legion. Then settle all the old, weak, women, and children in the barren mountainous areas. Without extra food, they won't be able to rebel!"

Wang Xuance's strategy received support from many ministers in the court.

The refugees from Great Tang should have been settled in the most barren places.

Otherwise, the hearts of Great Qin's common people would surely be unbalanced.

Then extract the able-bodied men to prevent them from plotting rebellion.

This strategy can be described as comprehensive.

Being able to have such insights is not bad.

Qin Mu nodded approvingly.

"What you said is good. Being able to handle things like this can be considered a capable official..."

Hearing the Emperor's praise, all the ministers cast envious glances at Wang Xuance.

This person has just stepped into his official career and can be appreciated by the Emperor; his future is limitless!

Wang Xuance was also very proud.

In fact, he was not qualified to attend court every day.

In the Hanlin Academy, the three hundred new Metropolitan Graduates were arranged in shifts to take turns attending court.

This way, everyone has the opportunity to see the Emperor and have the opportunity to express their insights.

As for whether they can be appreciated by the Emperor, it depends on their own ability and luck. Wang Xuance had ability and luck, and he seized this opportunity.

Zhang Juzheng asked.

"Your Majesty, should we settle these refugees according to Wang Xuance's method?"

Zhang Juzheng really understands Qin Mu better.

He asked tentatively first.

Qin Mu smiled and scanned the ministers below with majesty.

"Ministers, remember: those who can solve crises are only capable officials and do not reach the standard of famous officials. True famous officials are those who can turn crises into new opportunities!"

Ah?

Wang Xuance was stunned on the spot.

The meaning of the Emperor's words was that he was not good enough yet. His method could not be called a good method either.

Zhang Juzheng had an "as expected" expression.

Having followed the Emperor for so long, how could he not know that the Emperor always has some whimsical ideas that make everyone marvel.

For a mere refugee problem, others have no good solutions; could the Emperor have no solution?

Many of the ministers in the hall were new Metropolitan Graduates attending court for the first time.

Qin Mu's talent had long been raised to a god-like height in Great Qin.

All ministers regarded Qin Mu as an idol.

At this moment, when everyone couldn't think of a better way, they were all quietly waiting for the Emperor to say his method.

This was a learning opportunity for the ministers.

On the screen behind Qin Mu was a huge cowhide map. What was drawn on it was Great Qin's territory.

Every time Great Qin expanded its territory, it would be incorporated into Great Qin's territory and drawn into a new map.

The ministers could see with their own eyes that Great Qin's territory was constantly expanding, and the sense of pride in their hearts also arose spontaneously.

After Qin Mu returned, Liaodong, Goguryeo, the Three Hans, and Tamna Island were added to this map.

Qin Mu looked back and pointed to the land of Liaodong.