Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 522 Extra: Sending money, it's that simple and crude

Three years later, Zhou Hongye returned to Beijing in triumph to report on his work. During his tenure, tremendous changes took place in the southwest region.

Previously, the southwestern region had been hampered by poor road conditions and had been unable to develop.

As soon as he arrived in the southwest, he started building roads, providing food and accommodation and paying wages, and the people were quite happy about it.

After the road was repaired, the good things from the mountains were taken out to sell.

At the same time, he also used his connections to invite wealthy businessmen to do business in the southwest and opened up a trade route.

He also developed several pillar industries, such as mushroom cultivation, medicinal herb cultivation, and the development of the tea and textile industries.

As long as the people are diligent enough, they can have enough to eat.

Over the past three years, the economy has developed greatly and taxes have increased year by year.

Seeing the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in the southwest region under his leadership, Zhou Hongye's heart is filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment.

This is much more meaningful than intrigue and fighting for interests in the court.

Of course, rights are still the most important.

Right now, the only way to get into the cabinet is to win the bet.

However, when he saw the information handed over by the Ministry of Household Affairs, he felt unwell.

"What? Impossible! This is absolutely impossible."

Ning Wenyin frowned, "What do you mean? Are you saying that our Ministry of Revenue has committed fraud?"

As it was a gambling matter, the Emperor strictly ordered the six ministries not to reveal the news to the parties involved, and Ning Wenyin naturally strictly abided by it.

The other ministers looked at the couple and felt a little gloating.

Zhou Hongye denied it repeatedly, "Of course not, this is too different, I really can't believe it."

According to the terms of the bet, there are three hard conditions, the first of which is the payment of taxes for three years.

Second, the number of people who passed the imperial examinations within three years.

Third, the population growth rate within three years.

These three are basic indicators and are related to the level of development of a region.

However, the first item alone made Zhou Hongye's face change.

“The difference is ten times.”

Ten times, that’s unbelievable. How can the arrogant Zhou Hongye accept it?

Ning Zhiwei smiled slightly, "Look at the specific content. The Gansu-Longnan region opened up the Silk Road to the Western Regions. Not only did they set up checkpoints and charge fees, they also formed caravans to sell goods from all over the country to the Western Regions, and also transported good things from the Western Regions back, making a lot of money."

As we all know, foreign trade is the most profitable, and a tenfold profit is normal.

Shengxia is a good trader. He packages the products, makes up a beautiful legend, and gives the products cultural attributes, which immediately increases their value a hundredfold.

"Lord Shengxia also built the area into a cotton-producing region, controlling the entire upstream and downstream, and exporting cotton products overseas."

"We also set up a wool blanket production area. The exquisite wool blankets were loved by kings and nobles from all over the world. They spent a lot of money to buy them, and they were in high demand."

"She also encouraged people to grow fruits, and the government was responsible for purchasing and selling them, so people could earn money without leaving their homes."

Zhou Hongye looked at the details one by one. He knew Shengxia was very capable, but he didn't expect her to be so capable.

All along, he only regarded her as a minister favored by the emperor, but who would have thought that she was such a good fighter.

He couldn't help but ask, "Master Sheng, did you do this by yourself?"

Shengxia remained silent the whole time, but she didn't hesitate when people asked her questions.

"Of course not. It is the result of the concerted efforts of everyone in Ganlong Prefecture."

Now that she is experienced, she is becoming more and more flawless.

Zhou Hongye was devastated. He went out with great ambitions and came back with great satisfaction, but the result was just like this?

Shengxia smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, there are still two items to go."

The second item was the number of people who passed the imperial examination. There was no doubt that Zhou Hongye won. He was the top civil official and was extremely talented. He personally taught a group of students and cultivated several Jinshi.

But he was not happy, because Ganlong Prefecture was previously the Jin Kingdom, and the cultural background was different, so people did not learn the same writing.

This is a free point question.

Therefore, he put all his efforts into the economy from the very beginning, hoping to defeat his opponents in the first item so that he could be justified.

Zhou Hongye sighed silently, feeling very embarrassed, but things had come to this point, he just wanted to win and save the last bit of face.

"Bring the third one."

"What? Ganlong Prefecture's population is growing so fast?"

Shengxia smiled and said, "We have adopted a policy to encourage more births. We give money for each child born, and each child from birth to three years old is subsidized for milk products. If you have five children, you will be given a stable job to ensure the survival of the family."

It’s that simple and crude, just transfer the money!

Zhou Hongye remained silent. They in the southwest couldn't afford to play the game played by the wealthy.

Only Ganlong Prefecture can play like this.

"I lost."

Ning Zhiwei, who was sitting at the top, raised the corner of his mouth, "Victory and defeat are common in the military, let's try to win it back next time.

Will there be a next time? Zhou Hongye was extremely depressed, like a defeated rooster.

Seeing this, Ning Zhiwei suppressed her smile and said, "Let's go to the Royal Nursery and guess which one is your daughter."

All the high-ranking officials and royal family's little kids were sent in, and it was extremely lively.

Zhou Hongye: ...How could I not recognize my own daughter?

However, when he saw twenty or so little kids rolling on the ground wearing the same clothes, he felt terrible.

Can't recognize!

Ning Wenyin recognized her daughter in the crowd at a glance, "Yu'er, Daddy is back, come here quickly."

A small figure rolled and crawled towards them, and she rushed so fast that Zhou Hongye was worried that she would fall, so he ran over and picked her up.

The little girl tilted her head back and looked at him curiously, "Are you the daddy who gave me so many gifts?"

It was the first time that Zhou Hongye saw his daughter in person. He stared at her intently. She looked like him! Cute, I liked her! "Yes."

The little girl rushed over and kissed him, "Daddy, I love you the most."

Zhou Hongye suddenly laughed like a fool, completely losing his previous depression.

Ning Wenyin saw it and the corners of her mouth twitched. Silly man, I wonder when he will understand his daughter's true nature of being delighted by gifts.

"Ah, Second Prince, don't fight, don't fight."

Ning Wenyin looked to the other side and saw a little fat boy punching and kicking, one against five, fighting hard.

She covered her eyes. Ning Zhiwei's two children each had their own characteristics. The eldest daughter was quirky and liked to use her brain to solve problems.

The youngest son is extremely naughty and energetic and always likes to fight.

Ning Zhiwei looked at it for a few seconds but did not step forward to stop them. It was normal for children to fight. If they didn't fight at this age, when would they fight again? It wouldn't hurt to hit a two or three-year-old child.

Zhou Hongye couldn't help laughing. Isn't that a smaller version of Ning Zhiwei? So cute.

"Your Majesty, the Second Prince looks a lot like you, and his personality is similar to yours, too."

Ning Zhiwei refused to admit it. "Don't talk nonsense. I am not a warrior who loves fighting."

Zhou Hongye laughed, "I heard that someone submitted a memorial to make the Second Prince the Crown Prince?"

Ning Zhiwei didn't answer, but smiled, "Mr. Zhou, do you want to win the next game? And beat Sheng Xia?"

When Zhou Hongye saw her smiling like that, he knew she was setting a trap.

But even though he knew there was a trap, his strong desire to win drove him to ask, "What do you mean?"

He lost so badly that his reputation was ruined. He really wanted to win back a game!