He had no choice but to let Dai Zhou enter the palace.

Dai Zhou is in charge of money. If he says it's okay, then it's okay.

"Yes!" A eunuch went to invite Dai Zhou.

Li Shimin pulled Duan Lun and whispered: "Do you think that once this bridge is built, it can really promote development?"

"Your Majesty should understand this, because your Majesty has read more books than I do."

Regarding economics, Li Shimin had read a lot.

If you want to be rich, build roads first.

"You are the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, but you are still talking to me about this. You said, how many benefits will there be from practicing this? If there are many benefits, I will consider it."

Li Shimin said this. Obviously, he felt that this bridge was too expensive.

Duan Lun could only say: "Your Majesty, please tell me my opinion."

"Say it! I'm listening!"

“First of all, it can facilitate logistics and transportation, because with the bridge, the logistics and transportation distance between the two places can be shortened and the transportation efficiency can be improved. Once transportation is implemented, the economy will be great.

Then, it can promote the development of the tourism industry, make it easier for tourists to travel between the two places, and bring more passenger flow and revenue to the local tourism industry. This is what Shengtang Group has been doing.

That's what railways are like.

Furthermore, it can also promote local economic development. Because transportation is convenient, many people will look at these two places. This will attract more investment. With these investments, economic development will naturally pick up.

Finally, it can also improve the quality of life of local residents. It can make it easier for local residents to travel between the two places, improve the quality of life, and further enhance His Majesty's reputation.

In short, the impact of bridge construction on the economy is positive, and it can promote the development of the logistics industry, tourism, and local economy, and improve the quality of life of local residents."

After Duan Lun said this.

Li Shimin also recognized it.

Just because of the price, he might have to ask Dai Zhou to cut him off.

"When I heard what you said, I thought it made perfect sense."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

In this way, Li Shimin agreed.

That's a good thing.

"But we still have to wait until Dai Zhou comes."

Li Shimin changed his words.

Obviously, you still have to look at Dai Zhou.

So, they waited there until Dai Zhou came, and Li Shimin called him aside.

"If we take out five billion taels now, will our national treasury have it?" Li Shimin asked.

Dai Zhou was shocked.

"Your Majesty, what do you want to do with so much money?"

"Build the bridge."

"What kind of bridge needs so much money?" Dai Zhou asked.

Now that the money is in his hands, if Li Shimin wants the money, it will be very difficult.

"A two-hundred-mile-long sea-crossing bridge!"

Li Shimin said this.

"What?" Dai Zhou was completely shocked.

I really didn't expect that a bridge could be built in the sea, and it would be two hundred miles long.

"Your Majesty, is this bridge really that long?"

"Yes, let Duan Lun talk to you about this."

Then, Li Shimin looked at Duan Lun.

Duan Lun told all this once.

Dai Zhou was very shocked after hearing this.

Then, he thought about it and said, "Two hundred miles actually requires five billion taels. This is a bit much."

"Let Yan Lide do the talking about this," Li Shimin finally said.

Yan Lide stood there like a fool until Li Shimin called him.

"Your Majesty called me?"

"Yes, tell me why it is so expensive!" Li Shimin said.

It is better to let Yan Lide speak up about this matter.

Otherwise, let Li Shimin say, it is a bit like Wang Po selling melons.

Yan Lide had to say it again.

He has said these words many times.

In fact, he could have just ignored it.

But this matter can indeed create value for Datang.

So, let him take care of it.

After listening to Yan Lide's statement, Dai Zhou suddenly understood.

It turns out that building a bridge is really not easy.

Moreover, the money is not necessarily five billion taels, it may be more.

The five billion taels was just what Li Shimin said.

How much is true depends on Shengtang Group's calculations.

"Your Majesty, this is a good thing, but we don't have that much money to invest in the early stage. I would like to ask Yan Lide, how long will it take to build this?"

"Ten years!" Yan Lide did not hide it.

Then he added: "In ten years at most, if the funds are in place, it can be reduced by half or more."

It depends on what the court wants.

If you have enough money, I'll be there soon.

If you give the money in parts, of course you will build as much as you give, and Shengtang Group will not be able to invest it for you first.

The problem now comes to Li Shimin.

"Dai Zhou, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, please do the math!"

Dai Zhou said this quickly.

Yes, it actually needs to be calculated.

I can’t give you as much as you ask for, that’s not realistic!

"Please do some calculations and give it to me later."

Li Shimin seemed a little anxious.

"This... I'll try my best!"

"Okay, hurry up, we'll wait here!"

Li Shimin said again.

Yan Lide said at this time: "Your Majesty, our final amount also needs to be calculated. When the time comes, just contact Wei Zheng directly. I don't care about these matters."

Yes, he doesn't care about money matters.

Wei Zheng himself was in charge of the money.

Yan Lide meant that he wanted to go back. He had been coming to Tai Chi Palace for so long, and he wanted to go back to deal with things.

"Okay, go back!"

Li Shimin said again.

"Yes, then I'll leave first!"

Yan Lide then left here.

Only Duan Lun and Li Shimin were left at the scene.

The two of them waited for Dai Zhou's return.
Chapter completed!