This time, Ang Lee used the opportunity of delivering ice cream to play a dirty trick on these poor brats. He let the children with better grades eat ice cream and let them return to the classroom to eat slowly. This way, the children who didn't have the chance to eat ice cream could only drool.
The teachers naturally understood Ang Lee's good intentions. Last time, Ang Lee proposed to use lunch to deal with these disobedient brats. It had already had a very good effect. The discipline of the students had greatly improved. This time, Ang Lee aimed at academic results again. He only rewarded the students with good grades and suppressed the students with bad grades. This way, it would naturally stimulate the children's enthusiasm for learning.
Ang Lee glanced at the remaining eight portions of ice cream that had not been distributed. He smiled and said, "You can do as you see fit with the remaining portions! I'm going back. "
After saying that, he left with the group of people. However, he did not plan to leave immediately. At the very least, he wanted to stay near the classroom and see the children drooling.
However, before he could see the children drooling, Ang Lee heard a commotion behind him. He turned around and saw more than ten teachers fighting over the remaining ice cream.
"Give me one, this is mine."
"Aiya! You haven't finished the one in your hand? Why do you want more! "
"These were given to us by Assistant Minister Li. Why do you all have two portions and I only have one?"
"I just finished class and my throat is very thirsty. Give it to me!"
"Aiya! Mine, this is mine. Don't snatch it! "
The teachers disregarded their image and started fighting in the office. Those who didn't understand the situation would think that they were a group of hooligans. Especially the popularity of ice cream could be seen.
"Sigh! For the sake of a mouthful of food, they actually disregarded their image. Yun 'er, this is all your fault! "
Ang Lee sighed.
"Alang, Yun 'er is being wronged. What does this have to do with me!"
Yun 'er said with an aggrieved expression.
Ang Lee said seriously, "Heh, you still have reason! If you didn't make the ice cream so delicious, would they be fighting like this? "
"Alang, you are so heartless! Even if it's delicious, it's wrong. "
Yun'er felt even more wronged.
Ang Lee laughed and said, "I'm done talking to you. Yun 'er is the best, haha! Let's go and see what kind of expressions those brats have! "
As he spoke, he walked towards the classroom in front of him to admire the performance of the brats.
Looking into the classroom through the window, Li An saw a scene that he would never forget for the rest of his life. Every student eating ice cream was surrounded by a large group of onlookers. Moreover, all of these onlookers were drooling without exception.
There were also children who would secretly reach out their hands to touch and feel the cool sensation. In such a hot place, being able to eat cold food was definitely a happy thing.
Of course, there were also some students who would try to get the children who had ice cream to take a bite. However, how could the children who already had such delicious ice cream be willing to part with it? Of course, they would refuse.
However, some of the children's families were relatively rich. They even took out a lot of money to ask for a bite of ice cream. There were also some who would use their learning tools to exchange for a bite of ice cream.
In front of benefits, everyone would be moved. Of course, the students were no exception. Seeing that the children in the same class had given him so many benefits, he naturally agreed generously. After accepting the gift, he let the other party have a small bite.
The students who had eaten the ice cream had satisfied expressions. They did not regret the price they had paid. They felt that they had made a profit. To be able to eat such delicious cold food, what did it matter if they paid a little money to give the other party some stationery?
Looking at the satisfied expressions of the children who had eaten the ice cream, Ang Lee smiled. These children who were good at studying had become second-hand dealers. They had actually used the ice cream as a reward to start a business. They had a sense of business at such a young age. What would happen when they grew up?
However, this was enough to prove that ice cream was an irresistible delicacy. Using this delicacy to motivate the students to study seriously was definitely effective. In addition, if it was put into the local market, it would also generate quite a bit of profit and reduce the local financial burden.
"Yun 'er, make more when you go back. These teachers haven't had enough of it yet. In addition, give some to the soldiers and officials in the army. Everyone has followed me to the south. Their lives have been very difficult. Don't forget them when there are good things. "
Ang Lee requested.
Yun 'er replied, "Alang, don't worry. I will arrange for people to make it when I go back. I will definitely satisfy the needs of all the soldiers."
"Good, that's good. Let's go back! It's getting late. "
Ang Lee led everyone back to their residence and prepared to study where to go next.
Since Ma Teqin of the Lion Kingdom had surrendered, the Lion Kingdom had fallen into serious civil strife. Ma Teqin's new government army and the loyal followers of the old King Kulam had launched one conflict after another, causing great losses to both sides. Many poor people had also lost their lives because of this.
However, judging from the strength of both sides, Ma Teqin, who had surrendered, was naturally stronger. Moreover, he had the support of the Tang Army behind him. Naturally, he did not have to fear the power of the old King Kulam.
The back and forth war had obviously damaged the economy. The financial pressure on both sides was extremely serious. Life was very difficult. In order not to collapse, they could only increase taxes. The people lived in an abyss of suffering. Only the people on the land ceded to the Tang Dynasty could live better than before.
Seeing that the people on the land ceded to the Tang Dynasty were living better than before, both the people on Ma Teqin's side and the people on Kulam's side were very envious. Many bold people were packing up and preparing to go to the land of the Tang Dynasty to enjoy life.
This was just like when the people of the Hua Xia Empire were poor in the future, they would choose to risk their lives to sneak to a rich foreign country so that they could live a better life.
The people would not think too much about their country and nationality. They would live where they could live well and comfortably. A person's life was very short. Why should they make things difficult for themselves?
However, the departure of the people would seriously endanger Ma Teqin and Kulam. If all the people ran away, they would not be able to collect taxes, and their lives would be even more difficult.
In order to prevent the people from leaving their homeland, the two imperial courts sent troops to intercept and punish the people who fled. They wanted to deter these people and prevent them from running to the land of the Tang Dynasty.
But the current life was really difficult to live. Many people were suffocating under the pressure of the increasingly heavy taxes. They did not want to live anymore, so they were not afraid of the punishment of the imperial court.
Therefore, neither interception nor punishment had much effect. The people in the south would still quietly move to the north and enter the land that already belonged to the Tang Empire.
This was an irreversible trend that no one could reverse. Moreover, the migration of people continued to worsen, which gave the two small imperial courts a lot of headaches. They were even unable to organize troops to fight against each other. Just dealing with the internal fugitives was exhausting.
The continuous influx of people made Ang Lee overjoyed. With a sufficient population guarantee, a lot of work could be completed quickly, especially many big projects that benefited the country and the people. They could be started immediately.
In Ang Lee's mind, the construction of ports and irrigation works were the top priorities. With a good port, the development of commerce and trade could be promoted, and the local economy could take off. Only by building irrigation works could the food supply be guaranteed. It was not enough to rely on fish alone. The food was too monotonous.
In addition, there would definitely be a lot of natural resources in the local area. It was also necessary to open the necessary workshops, which could not be done without a lot of labor. The large influx of people solved this problem very well and solved many thorny problems.
Ang Lee was very excited about the influx of people, but Ma Teqin and Kulam wanted to cry. Kulam had offended the Tang Empire. When he agreed to surrender, he was tricked by Ma Teqin, his subordinate, and he did not even have the chance to surrender. He was very helpless in this situation.
Ma Teqin, on the other hand, still had a glimmer of hope. He surrendered to the Tang Empire and had a good relationship with the Tang Empire. When he encountered difficulties, he could naturally ask the Tang Empire for help.
However, at present, Ma Teqin's imperial court still owed a lot of compensation to the Tang Empire. Moreover, it was a compensation of 10% interest. How could he pay it off? He did not have the confidence to continue to ask the Tang Empire for help. However, in any case, for the stability of the regime, he had to ask the imperial court of the Tang Empire.
What Ma Teqin lacked now was money. The tricky problem was the escape of the people in the country. It was not easy to ask the Tang Empire for help. He already owed the Tang Empire money. If he borrowed more money, it would be more difficult to pay it back in the future. The escape of the people was his own problem. What was the use of asking the Tang Empire for help?
After thinking about it again and again, Ma Teqin sent his special envoy to negotiate with Ang Lee. He was ready to borrow more money to relieve the financial pressure of the new imperial court. In addition, he hoped that Ang Lee could prevent his people from entering the north.
"Assistant Minister Li, Ma Teqin's special envoy is here?"
A subordinate reported to Ang Lee.
Ang Lee could probably guess the purpose of Ma Teqin's special envoy's visit. He nodded and said, "Let him in!"
"Greetings, Assistant Minister Li."
The special envoy saluted respectfully.
Ang Lee waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. Take a seat!"
After briefly explaining the purpose of his visit, Ma Teqin's special envoy begged Ang Lee to save their lives. Without the support of the Tang Empire, the small imperial court would collapse due to financial collapse.
Ang Lee thought for a moment and felt that it was very reasonable. If Ma Teqin's small imperial court collapsed, it might not be a good thing for the Tang Empire. However, the local construction of the Tang Empire also needed money. If he supported Ma Teqin's small imperial court, the construction of the Tang Empire would be affected to a certain extent.
Therefore, in order not to affect the overall construction of the Tang Empire and help Ma Teqin's small imperial court, Ang Lee had to come up with a way to satisfy both sides.
It was said that you couldn't have your cake and eat it too. It wasn't easy to come up with a way to get the best of both worlds. After all, there was only so much money. If he spent it himself, he wouldn't be able to satisfy other people's demands.
"I heard that your king's harem has more than 3,000 people, including more than 1,000 women. It must be a lot of money!"
Ang Lee said.
"Assistant Minister Li, the king should act like a king after all. 3,000 people are not a lot!"
The special envoy replied.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "Under normal circumstances, these people are not a lot. However, your finances are so difficult now. Is it necessary to support so many idle people? What needs to be cut should be cut. "
"Yes, yes, yes. I will definitely tell the king when I go back."
The special envoy replied.
Ang Lee was in a dilemma for a moment and said, "I'm also engaged in large-scale construction here. I really can't spare any money to support you. However, the merchants who come and go should have a lot of money in their hands. If you use domestic resources such as mines in exchange, I believe these merchants will agree."
"Assistant Minister Li means that we should sell mines. This is really worth a try."
The special envoy felt that this could indeed solve the temporary dilemma.
Ang Lee continued, "In addition to selling mines and land, you can also sell ports. You can also rent them!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Assistant Minister Li is right. We can also rent them. If we rent them for a few decades, we can still get them back. It's very cost-effective."
The special envoy was very happy.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "I can help you contact the merchants. Go back and ask your king if he is willing to do this and how much it will cost."
"Yes, Assistant Minister Li. This one will go back and discuss with the king."
The special envoy bowed and turned to leave.
Ang Lee smiled. He felt that he was very smart to have thought of such a good way to satisfy both sides. With this good method, the financial problems of Ma Teqin's small court could be easily solved.
Selling and renting land would not only allow Ma Teqin's small imperial court to gain a fortune, but at the same time, these merchants would definitely continue to invest after buying these. For example, if a merchant bought a mine, they couldn't just sit idle! He had to carry out mining, and mining required a lot of manpower. He had to pay a lot of workers. In this way, the workers would have money, and the small court would also receive a certain amount of taxes. In short, it would never be a loss. It was definitely a good thing that benefited both sides.
After the special envoy went back, he immediately told Ma Teqin about Ang Lee's method. Ma Teqin was very disappointed when he heard that Ang Lee wanted him to cut the people in the harem. However, he could only accept this idea because the Lion Kingdom he now controlled was only half the size of before. The economy was very weak, and he still owed the Tang dynasty reparations. He had to be frugal.
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