Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

Chapter 236 The Bewildered Ying Zheng

"Mr. Tang, are we able to get a total of one billion this time?"

"One billion? Brother Zheng, it seems you still underestimate these officials of your Qin Dynasty."

Tang Yu smiled and shook his head, handing the report in his hand to Ying Zheng.

When Ying Zheng took it and looked at it, his mouth gaped open and he never closed it again.

"This... 2.3 billion taels? Are they even human? How could they have 2.3 billion taels? The annual tax revenue of my Qin Kingdom is only close to 1 billion taels."

Upon hearing this, Fusu, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but peek out.

After seeing the total amount of 2.3 billion taels, he still let out a long sigh.

"It seems that the hardships of the people of Qin are inextricably linked to these officials who arbitrarily exploit and plunder the people."

Seeing their shocked expressions, Tang Yu waved to them.

"You don't need to worry. I believe things will improve a lot once my Imperial Guards have completed their training."

"After all, we'll see whether their greed outweighs their greed, or the blades in the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guards are faster."

Hearing Tang Yu's words, the two nodded at the same time.

They have always trusted Tang Yu to get things done.

Moreover, they naturally had some understanding of the Embroidered Uniform Guard that Tang Yu mentioned.

This can be described as a secret special forces unit specifically designed to counter the ministers of the court, perfectly balancing the various forces.

With the Embroidered Uniform Guard in place, the lives of ordinary people might not improve much, but they certainly wouldn't get worse because of some inhuman or beastly official.

Because before he committed any of his heinous acts, the Imperial Guards had already killed him with a single blow.

"Mr. Tang, now that the money has arrived, can we proceed with our previous plan?"

Looking at Ying Zheng, Tang Yu nodded and said meaningfully:

"Your Majesty, this is not only an extra source of income for the Qin Kingdom, but it also represents the heart of the entire Qin Kingdom. We must make good use of this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng nodded seriously.

After all, when he discussed this topic with Mr. Tang last time, Mr. Tang had told him about the purpose and outcome of this operation.

Thinking of the bright future that Mr. Tang described to him, in which the entire Qin state was united and the people were of one mind, Ying Zheng's breathing became rapid with excitement.

Such a future is simply too wonderful.

He simply couldn't believe that his Qin Dynasty could perish after only two generations.

"In that case, Mr. Tang, what should we do?"

Tang Yu thought for a moment and then said.

"This sum of money will first be used to help families affected and damaged by the Qin state, and secondly to help the poor and needy."

"We still need to leave some things to follow up, but Your Majesty, I think we can begin this first part now."

Ying Zheng nodded and fixed his gaze on Tang Yu in front of him.

“Mr. Tang, in that case, I’ll leave this matter to you.”

Tang Yu exclaimed "Ah!" and thought to himself, "How did this happen to me again?"

He was waving his hand to refuse when Ying Zheng spoke seriously.

"I hereby appoint the Grand Preceptor Tang Yu as the Minister of Welfare of the Qin State and the Commander-in-Chief of this poverty alleviation program."

Seeing Ying Zheng's expression and hearing the congratulations from those around him, Tang Yu was completely speechless.

Goodness, this is one problem after another.

I haven't even finished my current job, and now I have another one.

However, Tang Yu was still a little uneasy about having someone else make this.

He reluctantly agreed to the task.

Ying Zheng then said with a smile:

"Mr. Tang, as the saying goes, the capable are often given more work. I'll have to trouble you this time."

Tang Yu glanced at Ying Zheng speechlessly, then turned and left with the 2.3 billion taels of silver.

Ying Zheng, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile.

That afternoon, the following news spread throughout the entire Qin state:

"It seems that the Grand Preceptor Tang Yu and His Majesty jointly want to help the people of Qin who are facing difficulties, especially those families where someone has joined the army, who will receive special assistance."

People were initially skeptical when they heard the news, but after confirming its authenticity, they began to discuss it extensively.

"Have you heard? His Majesty and the Grand Preceptor are planning to send us money."

"No, it might not be money. It seems like it's something else, but how could that be? Nobody ever cared about our lives before!"

Hearing the words of these Qin citizens, the people of the former six states all looked on with envy.

"Wow, that's great! I never knew the people of Qin had such good welfare benefits."

“We used to say that your situation was not good, but now it seems that we underestimated ourselves. It turns out that we are not as good as you.”

At this moment, the Qin citizen turned to look at him and asked, "Brother, what country are you from?"

The man quickly nodded, "I am from the State of Zhao."

"Is that so? But are you aware of Qin's poverty alleviation policy? The assistance is not limited to people of Qin. If people from the other six states are experiencing genuine hardship and face significant obstacles to survival, they can also receive this assistance."

Upon hearing this, the people from the six kingdoms present were all deeply moved!

"This...this...Qin Shi Huang was truly generous!"

This single move won over many people from the six kingdoms.

At this moment, Fusu returned to that small courtyard.

He looked at the woman and the little girl in front of him and said gently:

"Please rest assured, I have sought help from the Emperor and Mr. Tang, and your problem should be resolved in the next few days."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd came out and knelt down to pay homage to Prince Fusu.

Because they now know Fusu's identity.

As the Crown Prince, Fusu actually condescended to come to this remote place to care about their lives.

The reason they are able to receive the current welfare benefits is because of Fusu's arrival.

It can be said that Prince Fusu was the benefactor and hero of all of them.

This series of actions prompted responses from all sides, but the most severely affected were the nobles of the six kingdoms.

Although they did not sell all the palaces, five of their original six palaces were sold, leaving only one habitable.

Now that they are all crammed into a palace, many of those who are usually arrogant and domineering, or have bad habits, feel quite uncomfortable.

Especially with such a huge number of people, the palace simply couldn't contain them all.

It seems that problems have broken out among the nobles of these six kingdoms.