From the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry to Hunting Sins and Becoming Saints

Chapter 94 Epilogue 3

But that is to say, when it came to the right to issue currency at this time, the first entity to approach 014 was the Tax Inspection Office under the Ministry of Revenue.

These guys don't care what you're up to or what your ambitions are. They're constantly fighting and killing against sects and aristocratic families. Their ultimate goal is the same: taxes. Even sects and aristocratic families don't dare touch the right to mint coins. Do you dare?

He hung it high on the Yanyang Tower to thank the world.

Of course, now that 01 has entered the Ministry of Revenue, along with more than a dozen classmates, their goal is to reform the currency and transform the current chaotic monetary conversion anchor into a single currency backed by national credit and anchored by the national destiny.

Only in this way can the Ministry of Revenue have the power and authority to intervene in and regulate the fluctuations of the Da Zhao market. Otherwise, even with minerals and treasures as anchors, it can only rely on the market's self-regulation.

Then the powerful families and sects monopolized the market, ruthlessly draining its resources and enriching themselves.

This absolutely cannot be allowed!

As agreed upon beforehand at the farewell party for classmates.

Take it one step at a time. First, work on bonds, then form alliances and gradually transform local bonds into national bonds in areas already controlled by students of Qianyuan Academy.

Then the national debt was converted into currency that could circulate throughout the entire Great Zhao Dynasty, and finally the central court, namely the Ministry of Revenue, was given complete control and regulation of the Great Zhao Dynasty's economy.

Only in this way can the resources and wealth that originally entered the sects and aristocratic families be extracted, and the national defense front plan, initiated by the prime minister and approved by the emperor, be completed, laying the foundation for the human race to last for ten thousand generations.

Even if the Great Zhao dynasty were to perish, in order to ensure the integrity of the national defense lines, the rulers of future dynasties, whether they liked it or not, would have to fight tooth and nail to maintain the unified dynasty.

While the right to issue currency is unattainable, bonds can still be introduced.

If you don't work, you can get your own house simply by spending money to buy bonds issued by the Goyang Chamber of Commerce. The Goyang Chamber of Commerce's operating status is disclosed to bondholders every quarter. Not only can you get a house, but you can also receive interest.

014's main focus at the academy wasn't this, but he had taken courses in this area.

As the ruler of the actual construction transit station, he must know a little bit about everything, like something like listing and financing, or something like that.

but……

Two or three days have passed, and the bonds are still not selling. Nobody is optimistic about 014 because who can understand these fancy announcements?

The county government has been changing its orders from morning to evening for quite some time now. Today you accept the bonds issued by the celestial official, but tomorrow you're transferred and a new official comes in, and the new official doesn't accept them. What do you do then?

They're just talking nonsense and demanding real money from men with just a piece of paper.

Stillborn in the womb...

The construction of the new Gaoyang County is progressing very slowly; only the foundation has been laid. Even though 014 has taken care of everything—urban planning, road construction, water conservancy systems, and architectural drawings—the process is still very slow.

But where is Gaoyang County? It's a remote, desolate place with a literacy rate of less than one percent. Everyone there is only prenatal education, and you can find people who can kill just by grabbing a handful off the street.

Of those who are truly skilled in construction and technology, 014 has only ever met two and a half people: himself, Mo Tong, and Fu Que (half a person).

As for the level of those self-built houses in other counties, in the mirage fantasy of studying at Qianyuan Academy, the campsites where people cook outdoors are more technologically advanced than those self-built houses.

A building that can bear the weight of the nation's destiny and truly be considered a magnificent architectural marvel requires a real construction team; it cannot be done by mere laborers.

Inside the county government office.

A meeting room in the secondary hall.

"Tsk... I don't need many. If you could give me two more, no, just one more classmate from the Abyss Academy, that would be perfect."

A rare bitter smile appeared on 014's face as he drank the tea on the table dry. There were too many things to do every day. Although the Qi family's factions were basically gone, troubles kept coming one after another.

The issue of compensation and resettlement for soldiers killed or wounded in battle.

The military achievements in annihilating the Qi family and their faction, and the reports to superiors.

Gaoyang County's revitalization and transformation plan for surrounding counties.

Matters concerning the establishment of the Gaoyang Chamber of Commerce.

Plan for collecting and developing surrounding forest resources.

They also took over the Qi family faction and purchased supplies needed by Gaoyang County in bulk from the prefectural city.

After eliminating the Qi family faction.

If handled according to the default rules, it would certainly not cost much money, and 014 could even gain a large fortune. However, if Gaoyang County is to become part of the national defense front, this approach is absolutely unacceptable.

The infrastructure construction in the first quarter can still be sustained by confiscating the wealth of the Qi family and their faction, but if the people and businesses in the county still do not trust 014 in the second quarter, there is a high probability that the project will collapse.

"There's no other way, let's just sell them directly. Let the people and merchants see that we have the ability and wealth to get things done, and also show our sincerity to those big spenders who have come to us."

014 only glanced at the expenditures. He was already somewhat uneasy about handing them over to Mo Tong and was prepared to handle them himself.

However, Eagle's Nest was very efficient. They thoroughly investigated Mo Tong's information and, after learning about her background, entrusted her with the financial matters.

"But this would have a significant impact on future development. Several places, according to your plan, are intended for..."

Mo Tong adjusted her crystal-clear glasses. As one of only two technical talents in Gaoyang County, her workload was very heavy. Because she was pregnant, the excessive energy expenditure was not good for either herself or the fetus in her womb.

Therefore, 014 specially commissioned the making of such glasses for her, imbued with divine authority, to nourish Mo Tong's body and spirit, preventing her from overworking herself.

"There's no other way. We need to get through this first. We need to have some money on hand. My plan won't work with the current resources in Gaoyang County. We need to spend money to transfer manpower and resources from the prefectural city."

014's slightly furrowed brows relaxed.

There's nothing to complain about now; it's just a matter of dealing with whatever comes his way. Fortunately, he's not entirely without leverage. The situation is a bit tricky, but he's not completely helpless.

"Go."

"Yes."

Mo Tong nodded and then went out.

As the commander-in-chief, 014 naturally knew that although the current situation seemed very good, with the powerful clans and gangs that had been entrenched for many years being eradicated and considerable gains being made, it was actually still in danger.

But the people outside can't see this layer.

What they saw was stable supply of daily necessities, a steady income from work relief, houses being built everywhere, well-maintained roads, and dredged ditches.

And the gangs and gentry who were originally either high and mighty or vicious and ruthless were transformed into laborers, contributing to the reconstruction and expansion of Gaoyang County.

The people are still observing because 014 has only been doing these things for a short time, and they don't know whether it's just a show or a real change. If it's the latter, then as long as it continues, the people's hearts will definitely be won over, and 014 will truly have the confidence to expand Gaoyang County.