Recovering his homeland in Liaodong was something Chongzhen wanted to achieve in his dreams. As long as he could succeed, it would be worth the high cost.
From the Battle of Sarhu to the present, the Ming Dynasty has been fighting fiercely with the Donglu for twenty years, but the results have been disastrous.
Calculated based on the annual expenditure of five million taels of military pay, it would be enough for 100 million taels in twenty years, not to mention that the actual amount far exceeds this.
Ten million taels can be used to fight Donglu and win. In comparison, it is a huge advantage.
Even if he spends another 100 million taels of silver, as long as he can regain Liaodong, Chongzhen will accept it!
One hundred million taels of silver?
That's right!
In the past, Chongzhen had to rack his brains to raise even one million taels of silver.
But now, judging from the current tax collection situation in Nandu City, perhaps the total amount of tax money collected in the four cities in Jiangnan alone is no less than tens of millions of taels.
These merchants are all ospreys, and they will not spit out big fish without pain.
This success greatly increased Chongzhen's heart. The traitor's method was indeed effective, and he was really the natural enemy of the profiteers.
In the future, as long as the tax money cannot be collected, this method will be used.
The profiteers are all people who do not care about death, and may not be considered human beings. They are trying to overthrow the Ming Dynasty and beg for surrender to the Eastern captives. They are even worse than dogs!
Thinking of this, Chongzhen silently set a small goal in his heart...
Plan to raise 100 million taels of silver to defeat the Donglu and regain the homeland of Liaodong!
The amount may seem enough to scare others, but everything depends on human effort!
Before collecting the tax money, Chongzhen was also very anxious, fearing that he would go on business again, but he did not expect that the money and goods would be collected together.
The profiteers and scholars may seem aggressive, but if they really show courage and courage, they will be revealed to be nothing more than paper tigers!
A true king is not afraid of the difficulties he faces!
No matter how difficult it is to collect taxes, is it even more difficult to defeat the Donglu?
That traitor can even defeat Donglu, but I can't deal with mere profiteers, thieves, and Diao Min?
"If it's really possible, I'd bet ten thousand taels of silver on the prince to win!"
Just when the emperor was wandering away again, and all the ministers were astonished, the second assistant Gao Hongtu not only watched the excitement and was not afraid of the trouble, but also planned to get involved personally.
Gao Hongtu believed that the prince could really use magic, and this was the case when he defeated the Donglu in Beidu.
As for the specific nature of immortality, that is not something ordinary people can understand.
How can a technique that is understood by ordinary people be considered an immortal technique? At best, it’s just a cover-up!
Lao Gao Toubing directly believed that since the prince could defeat Huang Taiji for the first time, he would be able to defeat Huang Taiji again.
The reason is very simple. Huang Taiji cannot withstand the magic attack under Beidu City, nor can it withstand another venue.
Just as the chamberlain said, the prince would never send troops hastily unless he was 100% sure of victory.
If the prince sends troops, he will definitely be able to defeat Huang Taiji again.
Since it was a sure-profit deal, Gao Hongtu certainly wanted to give it a try, but the payment would be delayed for several months.
But for the old man with a big family and a big business, this is not a problem at all, even if he really loses money, it doesn't matter.
"..."
When Li Rixuan heard this, his eyes almost burst into flames. This old man was going against him and openly favored the eunuch sent by the prince.
But he didn't dare to agree rashly, for fear that he would lose both his dignity and face and become a talking point among his colleagues after dinner, so he could only endure it with gritted teeth.
"Okay, this is an important border matter, how can it be treated like a child's play? I have appointed the prince to be fully responsible for how to defeat the Donglu. The first task of the Southern Court is to collect taxes and develop the local... economy!"
Of course, Chongzhen could not sit back and watch his ministers and chamberlains gamble on the Northern Expedition to the Eastern Han Dynasty. After all, it would be easy to talk about it or not to be heard.
Besides, the rebellious son always goes his own way, and as his father, he can't control it, and others have no right to point fingers at him.
The prerequisite for the crusade against the Donglu is that the court prepares enough money and food, otherwise everything will be just a mirage, just looking at the moon in the water.
"Your Majesty, I read from the "Jingshi Daily" that your Highness has established a so-called 'economic development zone' in Beidu New City, which will concentrate handicraft manufacturers in one place to facilitate planning and management, and also allow merchants who abide by the court's rules to enjoy the new order. If His Majesty intends to vigorously develop the economy of Nandu, can the imperial court follow suit?"
The first assistant, Qu Shishu, was very businesslike and found a suitable topic in time to avoid the embarrassment between the monarch and his ministers.
"Well, what the Chief Assistant said makes sense. Even if it is difficult to find an open space in Nandu City for this purpose, you can still find it in the outer city. The terrain in the area must be flat, which is convenient for building factories, and the transportation is convenient, and it is easy to transport goods. Be prepared for floods and never get flooded.”
Since Na Nizi used this method to develop the economy of the northern capital, Chongzhen also planned to copy it and establish an economic development zone in the southern capital.
Anyway, the imperial court allocates suitable land, and it is the merchants who are responsible for the specific investment and operation.
At this time, the development area does not require water and electricity supply, and only needs to level the land.
As long as you are willing to invest in setting up a factory, you can enjoy relatively low land prices.
"Your Majesty, if the wharf is expanded on the riverside near Yifengmen, when the number of ships increases and the loading and unloading of goods becomes frequent, a new site will be needed to build a warehouse and store goods. If the nearby land is already owned by someone, then it will be necessary to It involves land acquisition.”
Zhang Shenyan, Minister of Industry, had been thinking about how to build a dock before, but now he thought of a more important issue.
"Well, land requisition must be paid according to the characteristics of the land requisitioned. It must not enrich the private pockets, let alone exploit the people. It must be fair and reasonable. I have seen Tai Zai's land requisition strategy in Beidu, and I think it is really good. I can use it as a reference for you dear friends. . That is, if a hundred acres of land are expropriated, the owner of the land can choose to exchange the full price for silver. Or he can obtain the same area of land not far away and receive half of the total amount of silver."
With the example of a certain treacherous son, Chongzhen gradually became much easier to deal with this previously troublesome matter.
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. People can choose the most suitable strategy according to their own conditions."
Zhang Shenyan immediately praised it. This kind of matter would have to be settled by the Ministry of Industry in the end. It would be best if the court could make up its mind as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness also proposes to use the water power of the Yangtze River to install several waterwheels along the river. The water flow can push the paddles, and the paddles can drive the turbine of the generator. Once the turbine rotates, electricity can be generated."
Every time Liu Dahao finished talking about something, he would draw a checkmark with a pencil on the list. When everything was finished, it would be considered done.
"Electricity? What's the use of that?"
Chongzhen was confused when he heard it. This word was familiar to him for the first time, but he still couldn't understand it. Looking at the dull expressions of the ministers, it seems that they are not as good as me in terms of talent and learning.
"Your Majesty, the phone needs electricity to ensure communication. Without electricity, there is only a phone and lines, and it is absolutely impossible to hear other people's voices."
"..."
When Chongzhen heard this, he must have fallen into the trap of the traitor again. It was really abominable!
After a long time of effort, even the craftsmen who made the circuit were planned to be mobilized, but there was no power...
"Your Majesty, Your Highness said there are three ways to generate electricity. One can be driven by fire power, that is, a coal-burning boiler is used to drive the generator. The second one can be driven by water power. The advantage is that it does not produce thick smoke and does not consume coal, but it requires Built on the shore. The third is human power, which uses human power to push the generator to operate, but the disadvantage is that human power is much weaker than water and fire, so it is most suitable for battery lighting only."
After Liu Dahao finished speaking, he secretly looked at the ministers around him. A group of well-educated people were dumbfounded and did not dare to talk rashly. What he said was true talent and learning, but it was much better than stereotyped writing.
"I dare to ask Liu Banban, if water power can be used to generate electricity, and the water power is endless, wouldn't electricity also be endless?"
Meng Zhaoxiang, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, drew inferences from one example and other cases, and soon thought of a key issue.
"You are right, that's exactly what you said! His Highness said that the advantages of hydroelectric power are that it is low cost and does not easily pollute the environment. The disadvantage is that it must be built near the water, otherwise it will be impossible to get electricity."
Liu Dahao affirmed this. People with brains can understand this kind of thing as soon as they think about it, but people without brains can't understand it after listening for a long time.
"If so, can it be built on the Qinhuai River or the Yangtze River?"
"Exactly, but firstly, the water must be flowing to move the blades. Secondly, the larger the water flow and the faster the flow rate, the faster the blades will operate and the more electricity will be generated."
"I see! But as for the structure of the generator, I'm afraid the Nandu craftsmen don't know anything about it!"
"No problem, His Highness has given orders to send eight generators and structural drawings. If His Majesty allows it, the Ministry of Industry can send craftsmen to copy it."
Without physical objects and drawings, just relying on the outline of the project, Nandu will not succeed in three to five years.
"Okay! Zhang Aiqing!"
"I'm here!"
"I will order you to mobilize capable people to imitate this thing. If this thing can be imitated, Nandu will be able to obtain a steady stream of electricity!"
The traitor was somewhat filial, and he spent a huge amount of money and food to support Beiting.
Chongzhen knew that electricity was a powerful magic, and if he could use it for himself, his reputation would rise to the next level.
"Your Majesty, this servant has one more thing to say, I don't know..."
"But it doesn't matter!"
"My slave suggested that two hydroelectric power stations be built. One should be built on the bank of the Yangtze River for the use of the city's yamen and merchants. The other should be built on the bank of the Qinhuai River for the use of the imperial city."
"...Yeah! That makes sense!"
"Lines are needed to transmit electricity, and poles need to be erected. People must be informed in advance that they must not touch it, otherwise they will be electrocuted!"
"Zhang Aiqing, write it down!"
Chongzhen thought it was useful, but was too lazy to write it himself, so he asked Zhang Shenyan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, to do it for him.
"Your Majesty, I have a complete set of route planning drawings here. The Ministry of Works can just follow them."
"Good! Very good!"
Chongzhen was naturally very satisfied with being able to eat ready-made food.
When he thought that electricity would enable the installation of a large number of telephones in the city, Chongzhen felt as happy as if he was in full swing.
If all the things offered by that naughty son can be put to good use, then the development of Nandu will surely change with each passing day.
Perhaps it can really reach a population of four to five million within a few decades, becoming the largest city in the Jiangnan area, or even the entire south.
If all goes well, it won't take more than a few decades. There is no need to wait for locals to have children. As long as it can absorb the population from surrounding prefectures and counties, Nandu's population growth will be very rapid.
When the discussion was almost complete, Chongzhen was so happy that he held a banquet in honor of the ministers and the main personnel responsible for escorting the shipment.
Because the scale is relatively small, the quality is relatively high. There are chicken, duck, fish and meat on the table, not to mention fine wine.
The next day, the X-ray machine used in the main hall was moved to the official office, and the officials enjoyed a free physical examination at the official office.
The doctors who came from Beidu were not only the two in charge of the X-ray machine, but also many others. Their purpose was to help Nanting Tai Hospital and teach their colleagues how to perform physical examinations on people.
When they saw the X-ray film, local doctors called it a ghost film because the film could show human bones, and the appearance was extremely horrifying.
Only after a group of doctors were angrily scolded by the respected second assistant Gao Hongtu in person did they realize the mistake of their ignorance.
This is the magic that the prince obtained from the fairy world. When used in the mortal world, it is a matter of immeasurable merit, but it is said to be a ghost trick.
It is tantamount to despising His Majesty Taizu Gaohuang, the great ancestor of the immortal world. If you judge the crime, it means deceiving the king and neglecting the emperor. He has forgotten his ancestors...
If he is really held accountable and the punishment is severe, the prisoner will be punished!
Certain benefits, such as new military boots, are not available to low-level officials, but physical examinations are available to everyone and don't cost a penny.
Although the diagnostic and treatment equipment is backward, there are many items to be checked, including height, weight, vision, hearing, oral cavity, heartbeat, blood pressure, X-rays, infectious diseases, skin diseases, trauma, etc.
Fortunately there are no female officers, otherwise we would have to set up another gynecology department...
There is no charge for the examination itself. If there are any problems during the examination, the patient will have to pay for them out of his own pocket.
Those with poor eyesight can buy glasses on site, those with poor hearing cannot buy hearing aids, and those with bad teeth cannot buy dentures.
If you have a bad heart, quickly buy some quick-acting heart-saving pills. If nothing happens for the time being, you can go home and recuperate.
The worst thing is that those who are diagnosed with infectious diseases, such as those contracted from visiting flower boats, are immediately suspended from their posts by the court. There is no point in crying because their colleagues are afraid of being affected.
After the chamberlain reported the physical examination to Chongzhen, a certain emperor finally came to his senses.
Is this a physical examination for the ministers?
This is obviously selling goods!
I fell into the trap of that traitor again...
Chongzhen felt somewhat comforted when he thought that the traitor had finally sent him a bunch of goods.
A closer look shows that a certain emperor has become the largest merchant in the southern capital city, and perhaps also holds the top spot in the entire Jiangnan area.
Just for the special medicine Shushuang, Chongzhen got as many as 5,000 boxes from a certain traitor. Each box retailed for 200 taels, and the total amount was one million taels of silver.
Half of them are prepared for the Yongwei Battalion, but if the Yongwei Battalion is not fighting and is just training on a daily basis, it will not be able to use so many special medicines.
The remaining part can naturally be sold in Wanhao Department Store, or if an emperor is happy, he will use it as a prize to reward meritorious ministers.
Diagnosis and treatment are so profitable!
It seems that I also want to establish a hospital!
We are determined not to let the person sent by the traitor take away the money of local patients!
Chongzhen thought this way. As long as the hospital treats a thousand patients every day and each patient spends one tael of silver, the amount will be more than 300,000 taels a year!
I heard that the Army Hospital in Beidu used the mansion of the distinguished man whose property was confiscated. There happened to be such a mansion in Nandu, so I just used it.
Therefore, under the personal intervention and supervision of Emperor Chongzhen, Nandu Hospital was established in less than three days.
No one would have thought that the emperor’s primary purpose of establishing this hospital was not to treat illnesses and save people, but to collect money!
Treating diseases and saving people can only be regarded as a secondary purpose after collecting money!
No money?
How about treating even child’s disease?
Who can be saved?
Because a certain Mingjun believed that a certain traitor had the same original intention of establishing a hospital!
It is understandable for me to do the same thing as that treacherous son...
What makes Nandu Hospital better than its predecessors is that unlike the Army Hospital in Beidu, Nandu Hospital is not wholly owned by the imperial court, but a certain emperor and the imperial court each hold 50% of the shares.
This is equivalent to saying that a certain father actually established a medical institution that is almost a private hospital!
This is something that even a certain prince has never thought of!
There was no other reason. The doctor in the hospital was an imperial physician, but the medicines, especially the special medicines, were almost all provided by a certain emperor, including the much-anticipated X-ray machine, and the other one had been left in the palace.
Nandu Hospital attracts patients because of its special medicines and immortal machinery. Without these two items, patients would not come to the hospital and spend money.
Precisely because of the X-ray machine, the hospital's top priority is orthopedics...
