"The prospects seem very good, but if 300 merchant ships can dock at the port every day, how many goods will be loaded and unloaded? How can Nandu have such a huge trade?"
Chongzhen will not be easily deceived now. Looking back on how he was deceived almost every day before he was struck by lightning, it is really unbearable to look back!
Three hundred ships!
Every day!
So how prosperous must Nandu be?
The total annual trade volume is as high as 90 million taels of silver, which is a huge mountain of silver!
This kind of scene can only appear in dreams, so that Chongzhen did not dare to continue to think about it.
Calm down~!
Otherwise, you will have to fall into the trap set by the traitor in advance...
After being tricked several times, Chongzhen had already formed a conditioned reflex when encountering a good thing like a mountain of silver falling from the sky.
"Returning to Your Majesty, His Highness said that since the general agent of Beidu specialties has been established in Nandu, it must play its established role. In the future, dealers from Jiangnan and even other areas in the south will need to come to Nandu to purchase goods. To implement industrialization in Beidu, a large amount of steel is still needed , in addition, tea, silk cloth, porcelain and other goods need to be purchased from the south. The south is short of coal, which can be obtained from the Lianghuai coal mines through water transportation. In this way, the merchant ships will not be empty, which can stimulate the economy It is developing rapidly. His Highness said that the current population of Nandu is only one million. After the sea is stabilized and the people live and work in peace and contentment, the population of Nandu can climb to four to five million, nearly three or four times the current size. In the future, the types of specialties shipped from the northern capital to the south will become more and more popular. As growth increases, the scale will also increase day by day, so it is not difficult to achieve a daily loading and unloading capacity of 300 ships."
After Liu Dahao finished speaking, he even believed it himself, because if the prince said it could be done, it would definitely be done.
Even the dog, the Tartar prince, and the chicken were beaten until their buttocks urinated. What else is there that the prince cannot do?
The content of a certain prince's explanation was based on the situation in Nandu and was based on reality, without adding much water.
As long as we find a good place to exert our efforts, use our strengths to avoid weaknesses, and coordinate with the more appropriate government orders, it is not too difficult for Nandu to overtake other big cities in Jiangnan.
When the ministers heard this, they found that the prince's explanation made sense, mainly because the discovery of the Lianghuai Coal Mine and the Ma'anshan Iron Mine greatly stimulated the economic development of Nandu.
Ironmaking requires a large amount of coke. The Lianghuai Coal Mine and the Ma'anshan Iron Mine complement each other perfectly. The distance is not too far, and shipping is very convenient.
As long as Ma'anshan relies on iron smelting to develop, Nandu, which is located not far downstream, will naturally benefit a lot and bear the brunt.
"Industrialization? What does this mean?"
Chongzhen listened for a long time and understood most of the content. Only this word could not be understood for a while.
"Back to His Majesty, His Highness said that starting from the year after next, His Highness plans to implement the first five-year plan in Beidu. He will use Beidu as a pilot city to implement scientific, standardized and systematic project construction, and strive to ensure the local economy. The development can also take into account the needs of national defense and military. It covers petrochemical industry, electronic communications, transportation, clothing and textiles, beverages and food, daily necessities, financial investment, foreign trade, cultural creativity, education and medical care and many other aspects, and will create new opportunities for Beidu It will create no fewer than half a million jobs and benefit millions of people. His Highness also said..."
"What do you mean? But it doesn't matter! I forgive you!"
"His Highness said that after the first five-year plan, the economic aggregate of the northern capital will exceed that of the four cities in the south of the Yangtze River. After the second five-year plan, the economic aggregate of the northern capital will reach the sum of Nanzhi and Zhejiang."
"..."
Liu Dahao didn't intend to say this, but he didn't control his mouth for a moment and slipped out.
This traitor really has evil intentions!
He plans to let me make a wedding dress for him so that he can enjoy the result!
Daydreaming!
Am I going to sit back and wait for death and not follow his example and make a five-year plan?
If this is the case, I will also make a plan, which will also last for five years. After five years, let the Southern Capital compete with the Northern Capital.
Even if the southern capital can't compare, you can add Yangzhou, Guazhou, and Qiantang, and you won't be afraid that it can't compare to the northern capital.
When I send people to imitate the telephone line and the airship arrives, won't it be true that the northern capital already has it and the southern capital already has it?
Except for things like the Shenzi train, the water network in the south of the Yangtze River is densely covered, making it temporarily inconvenient to lay railroad tracks.
That traitor can make Beidu turn around. Jiangnan is far away from the battlefield, and its development can only be better than that of Beidu!
"Liu Banban, can you explain in more detail?"
Zhang Shenyan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, listened for a long time, but he still hadn't heard enough. As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, he didn't even understand the word "industrialization", which might make people laugh in the future.
The chamberlains from Beijing can now speak words like "Five-Year Plan". How can this not make people sit up and take notice?
Although this chamberlain is not from the rear residence, but from the twenty-four yamen, his ability is to be in charge of the yamen. Not only is he educated, but he also knows something about it.
But judging from Liu Dahao's conversation, Nan Ting might only be able to show his hand, but there are only a handful of chamberlains who can match him, and they might not even be able to get together five fingers.
"Keep talking!"
Chongzhen also wanted to hear more. As the old saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. You can't just understand the general idea and start swallowing the jujube, right?
"Yes! His Highness said that in the future, Beidu will be able to process more than one million barrels of oil per year. This will reduce oil prices and popularize new oil lamps, which will benefit thousands of households. After dusk, every household will hold a lamp, and the city will be brightly lit, and even more prosperous. In such a state, the night view can far exceed that of Chang'an City in the Li and Tang Dynasties. His Highness also plans to install telephones in the homes of a thousand customers next year so that they can communicate with each other. In the future, these devices will be installed in teahouses, restaurants, inns and other places. , people only need to pay a small amount to use the phone to talk to others. Construction of the Beidu to Yanqing section of the railway will begin next year. After that, the railway tracks will be laid out of the customs and extended to Monan Jinshan, striving to complete the entire line within five years. . From now on, the ore mined from the Monan gold mines and the cattle and sheep raised by the tribes can be transported to Beidu in less than three days. If something happens in Monan, Master Wang can also take a train and arrive at the battlefield within two days. Tanks, airships and other heavy equipment arrived together, relying on railways to fight without any disadvantages. His Highness said that since ancient times, there has been education without distinction, and he plans to cultivate 100,000 literate people. Regardless of age, gender, or origin, as long as they are willing to learn, they can enter the school for free. Listen to classes and read.”
When it comes to the things that the prince has done, Liu Dahao hardly needs to read from the script. He can just think about it for a while and he can tell a lot. The level is not much worse than that of storytellers in teahouses.
"Could it be that His Highness wants to meet Monan Menggu, who has already defected to Donglu..."
Yuan Jixian, the Minister of War, suddenly planned to introduce this guy. The Ming Dynasty and Meng Gu were feuding.
Chengzu's several failed Northern Expeditions, coupled with the Tumubao Incident, have meant that to this day, the Ming Dynasty has long been unable to suppress any of the Menggu.
Making peace with an old enemy is the biggest taboo, second only to making peace with Donglu!
"His Highness said that after the death of Lin Dan Khan, Monan Menggu had no choice but to work for the Donglu. Now that the Ming Dynasty is getting better day by day, we can offer conditions far better than those of the Donglu Chief Taiji, so we can lure him. If Monan Menggu surrenders to the Ming Dynasty, which is equivalent to cutting off the arm of the leader."
The Crown Prince is wise and far-sighted. As a chamberlain, Liu Dahao can just listen and understand the ins and outs. There is no need to make any inquiries. If you don't understand, you can explain it. If you still don't understand, then ask the person to go to the Crown Prince.
"How to win over? How to induce? Could it be using the gold mountain?"
Yuan Jixian knew only a little about this matter, and it was really hard to believe that there could be gold mountains on the grassland. Most others would not believe it, let alone him.
"Jinshan is just one of them, and the benefits are far more than that. His Highness said that as long as the tribes in Jinshan abandon the dark side and turn to the light, they can enjoy prosperity and wealth. They can enjoy huge dividends from gold mining every year, and each family can get dozens of taels of silver. Not to mention, you can also enjoy the treatment of all the cattle and sheep you raise being purchased by the imperial court. His Highness wants to set up a station in Datong to reopen mutual trade. As long as the Monan tribe is obedient, the specialties of the Ming Dynasty will continue to be shipped outside the customs in the future."
"Menggu is like a wolf, and Donglu is like a tiger. Treating him so kindly is not a plan to cut his flesh to feed the wolf?"
"His Highness said that the enemy and us are not what they used to be. In the future, the King's Division will have tanks on the ground and airships in the sky. The Menggu tribe has no chance of winning by relying on horsemen. What's more, they cannot move the Jinshan Mountain. If the Jinshan Mountain cannot be moved, then The Menggu tribe will not sit back and watch Jinshan fall into the hands of our Ming Dynasty. If we fight, we will lose, but if we make peace, both sides will benefit. They will definitely choose to cooperate with our Ming Dynasty. In the future, if every tribe can have food and clothing without worries, every household will benefit. , how can we raise troops to join Donglu again?"
"..."
Yuan Jixian couldn't find the words to refute these words for a while. Everything he could think of, the Crown Prince would definitely be able to think of. He couldn't think of it, and the Crown Prince would probably have thought of it as well.
"If the Menggu tribe monopolizes Jinshan, or colludes with the Donglu, joins forces to embezzle it, and waits for me, the Ming Dynasty king's army, to dispatch in the hope of winning in the field, what should the court do?"
The words of Li Rixuan, the right minister of the Ministry of War, actually came to the rescue of his superiors in disguise.
"What you don't know is that after the next spring, the Japanese army will make a comeback and land in Liaodong again. If the captive chief Taiji leads his troops to attack Jinzhou, the Liaodong Peninsula will be unsafe again. If Huang Taiji leads his troops to rescue, the Japanese army can Take a boat to fight in Jinzhou and go north to Yizhou."
Liu Dahao knew about this matter, and after being authorized by the prince, he was naturally not afraid to say it in public.
Even if Huang Taiji knew it in advance, would he really dare to fight to the death with the Japanese army when 100,000 Japanese troops landed?
Moreover, the total number of Japanese troops is far more than 100,000. After 100,000, another 100,000 will come. What will happen to Emperor Taiji then?
"...Since the Japanese army can help our Ming Dynasty, why not send out the king's army to unite with the Japanese army and defeat the Donglu in a decisive battle?"
Li Rixuan laughed secretly that the prince did not know the art of war. He had such an advantage but did not know that he would be too timid in a decisive battle with Huang Taiji.
"His Highness said that he would not fight a battle that he was not prepared for, let alone a battle that he was not sure of. If he wants to fight the Donglu, he must be 100% sure. He must not imitate Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition and return without success!"
"How to prepare? How to grasp it?"
"While the troops and horses have not moved, food and fodder must go first. Your Highness said that if we cannot raise 10 million taels of military pay and 1 million shi of military rations in advance, the army cannot move lightly. During the decisive battle, if the front line is out of food, wouldn't it mean that we will lose without fighting?"
"Ten million taels of military pay is too much!"
"His Highness said that under heavy rewards, there must be brave men, and this is true. If the immortal world is equipped with a large number of weapons and the court has sufficient money and food, then everyone will be a brave man, both high and low. On the contrary, everyone will be a coward. Your Highness also He said, whoever has a plan to defeat the Donglu without spending a huge sum of ten million taels, His Highness will reward you with a million taels of silver!"
"..."
Liu Dahao's last words choked Li Rixuan speechless.
"The prince wants to use troops in the spring?"
This time it was Chongzhen's turn to ask questions. Any plan to attack Donglu would satisfy Chongzhen. No matter how effective it was, at least he couldn't wait for Huang Taiji to attack again with hundreds of thousands of troops.
"Your Highness said this to your slaves!"
Liu Dahao could only know what he should know about such a big matter. If he asked further, he would be scolded by the prince. Only those who know how to do things appropriately and know how to advance and retreat when serving as an official are good senior chamberlains.
"..."
After hearing this, Chongzhen was thoughtful. Na Nizi had previously mentioned in his letter that it would cost no less than ten million taels of silver to defend against the enemy, and the price was not low.
If after spring, the two sides fight fiercely again, and such a large amount of money is needed, it will be difficult for Ming Dynasty to cope with it.
Not counting food consumption, in terms of military pay alone, one battle costs ten million taels of silver. It is really expensive!
Chongzhen felt like he couldn't bear it anymore...
Fortunately, the Donglu were defeated in the battle, otherwise the Ming Dynasty would have been severely damaged and even endangered if the northern capital had been captured by the Donglu after spending a huge amount of money.
"His Highness said that if the Spring Campaign begins, the Japanese army can still consume more than 10,000 Donglu troops, and it can be regarded as a routine from now on. The cycle will repeat itself, and after ten times, Donglu will no longer be able to enter the pass in large numbers!"
Liu Dahao basically understood the prince's plan.
That is to use the Japanese troops to top them first, and after the Donglu soldiers and horses have been destroyed, and they are frustrated, Wang Shi will come and wait for work.
"Your Highness, can you tell me when the king's army will be dispatched for the Northern Expedition to regain his homeland in Liaodong?"
The first assistant, Qu Shishu, asked a question that all ministers were concerned about. The emperor must have been very interested as well.
"Returning to the First Assistant, His Highness said that within five years, the king's division will be ready to launch the Northern Expedition!"
This is the prince's plan. Liu Dahao certainly doesn't know how it will be carried out, but he will be blessed if he can accompany him and make a contribution.
"Within five years, are we 100% sure?"
Li Rixuan still remembered the disguised humiliation before, so he had to mention it now.
"His Highness said that as long as we build over a hundred airships, a thousand tanks, two hundred thousand new muskets, a million grenades, and have enough money and food, we will be 100% sure."
"..."
After hearing this, Chongzhen felt that he was indeed very confident that he was so organized.
But is this going to fight or to burn money?
How much money would it cost to produce a bunch of new weapons that cost a lot of money?
This traitor doesn't know how to spend money everywhere!
But it seems that as long as we can win the battle, defeat Huang Taiji and regain the homeland of Liaodong, it will be worth it.
etc!
This treacherous son cannot monopolize this heaven-shaking power. Will he find an opportunity to conquer it himself?
Um!
Since I am 100% sure that I will be the commander of the entire army, I will be able to lead the king's soldiers to defeat the Donglu this time!
After a hundred years, the temple name may be designated as "Emperor Ming Wu", and his reputation will be as prestigious as Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Chongzhen felt very satisfied...
Five years?
I'm not even forty yet, so I'm determined to be able to lead the expedition myself!
Even if that traitor wants to go, he can only accompany him!
Don’t even think about taking the credit from me!
Besides, I give that traitor five million taels of silver and five million stones of food every year!
Such a great gift, how could the traitor not return the gift?
This position of commander-in-chief of the entire army was obtained in exchange for money and food. I must not snatch it away from you!
The more Chongzhen thought about it, the more he felt justified and confident!
"In the past, Xiong Tingbi spent countless money and food to rectify the troops in Liaodong, but in the end he was defeated and died!"
Li Rixuan did not forget to give a counterexample. Since the prince in Beidu couldn't hear it, he had no worries.
"Are you trying to compare the Crown Prince to a defeated general?"
Which chamberlain is best at jinzi?
That was to make something out of nothing and slander Yao, and the other party just gave Liu Dahao this excuse.
"...Of course not, I'm just giving you an example!"
How could Li Rixuan dare to admit this kind of thing? Once he lost his holy family, he would probably be caught by the factory guards and taken to Beidu to be sacrificed.
"I firmly believe that your highness can defeat the chief again. If you don't believe it, I am willing to play with you for one hundred taels of silver. I bet on your highness to win, but you can bet on his defeat. How about it?"
"you……"
Li Rixuan really wanted to see the prince's jokes, but this was the Fengtian Palace, and the emperor was watching from above.
Anyone who dares to bet on the defeat of the prince will be classified as a traitor by the emperor in an instant...
