In the golden month of September, it is sunny after the rain. The countryside is probably still filled with the fragrance of earth at this time, and the earth presents a rich and colorful scene. In this season, the sky looks particularly high and blue, the sun is bright but not hot, and the air is filled with fresh breath.
The rice in the fields shows a golden color, spreading like golden carpets on Mother Earth.
This year is another good harvest year. Anxi Duhufu, Hedong Road, Longyou Road, Jiannan Road, and Shannan Road have a lot of fertile land. In addition to the newly recovered Jiannan Road and Shannan Road, Anxi Duhufu, Hedong Road and Longyou Road have large areas of wasteland cleared for spring plowing, so grain output has increased a lot.
After regaining Shannan Road, Xiao Yi also gave orders to vigorously open up wasteland.
First of all, it is much easier to deregister slaves than before. As long as the owner of the family is given a certain amount of money, he can deregister smoothly. After deregistration, he can settle down in Shannan Road and participate in land reclamation.
The water of Huaqing Pool is crystal clear, and the blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the water, forming a beautiful picture.
Daqian's current situation seems to be heading towards the best prosperity and strength. However, at this time, the prince Xiao Yi once again received two bad news, one bright and one dark.
Even though Jingzhou has just been recovered, the harvest season is coming soon.
On the surface, everything is calm.
The people of Wudao and two prefectures also live and work in peace and contentment.
But there is also bad news.
On the bright side, it was naturally Meng Yuan and Temujin who completed the Western Expedition.
right.
When the grass was in full bloom and the horses were fat, Temujin sent Kublai Khan to conquer Chaha Khan in the west, and won a larger pasture for the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty and more horses.
The second one is that Dai Guang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, finally submitted a rough financial statement to the prince Xiao Yi. The Ministry of Revenue compared the population and various tax data in the 20th year of Zhenyuan as a reference. According to the previous few The speed of central fiscal recovery in 2019.
It roughly gives a conclusion that is extremely complicated to describe in detail, but extremely simple to summarize.
Assuming a three-year period, that is, the Northern Expedition in the 28th year of Zhenyuan, the imperial court will have a gap of at least 60 million military supplies and millions of grain and grass.
And if it is five years, then in theory it may be possible to complete sufficient preparations for the Northern Expedition.
It seems like a simple data, but these two data are like two huge mountains.
Judging from the current comprehensive development speed of Daqian's five roads and two prefectures, it will take at least five years to complete the accumulation of military supplies for the Northern Expedition.
If Huainan Road and Jiangnan Road could be added, it would be enough. However, everyone in the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers knew that this was impossible.
The Crown Prince and His Highness Prince Yan had an agreement.
Tolerance serves the country.
For the sake of Daqian, it can only be like this.
Could it be said that in the face of a formidable enemy, internal strife is still needed first?
Internal strife is impossible.
The two great barbarian countries, Meng Yuan and Bei Yan, are eyeing the north, but they want their own people to fight their own people. Doesn't this give Meng Yuan and Bei Yan the opportunity to conquer the Central Plains?
Therefore, the ministers not only supported the agreement between Xiao Yi and Xiao Zheng, but also admired it very much.
Of the five roads and two mansions, in fact, there are only four roads and one mansion that can really supply the imperial court, namely Hedong Road, Longyou Road, Jiannan Road, Shannan Road, and Anxi Protectorate.
Forget about Gyeonggi Road. The areas around Chang'an and north and south of Luoyang are not very suitable for farming.
Forget about the Anbei Protectorate. Up to now, the court still has to send some food to appease the people.
The biggest role of the Anbei Protectorate is to raise horses.
Together with the Anxi Protectorate, they will raise high-quality war horses for Daqian, and at the same time, they will sell them to King Yan at a relatively low price.
Naturally, it is also to tolerate each other and serve the country.
Because Xiao Yi, the prince of the supervisory state, develops maritime commerce, he naturally needs land east of the Yangtze River and a dock on the coast of the East China Sea.
The two now have a relationship of mutual help rather than competition.
There are many similar details in this household regulations.
For example, desertification in Jincheng County, Longyou Road and other places is becoming more and more serious, and the cultivated land area has been reduced. For example, the northwest of Hedong Road is also the same. For example, drought and flood disasters may occur every year in Jiannan Road. For example, Shannan Road will be reclaimed for land reclamation in the future. The speed, as well as the possible harvest after land reclamation, etc. are calculated.
The variety of records opened Xiao Yi's eyes.
In short, Dai Guang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, has lived up to the expectations and favor of Xiao Yi, the prince of the supervisory state. After being promoted, he has been working hard. I heard that he has to be busy in the official office until sunset every day.
Obviously, the memorial written by Dai Guang, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, presented these two huge data, as well as various budget calculation results, etc. It seems that he was well prepared at first glance.
The Sixth Department also knows very well that there are internal and external troubles. Now that the internal troubles have been controlled, they are foreign troubles.
In three years, it is necessary to complete the plan to expand the army by one million without the Meng Yuan not going south within three years. At the same time, it is also necessary to complete the accumulation of wealth of 30 million guan of money and the production of millions of shi of food. store.
And, just a little more.
With these two bad news here, the good mood of regaining Jingzhou was ruined.
There are many strategies in Xiao Yi's mind to stimulate consumption, stimulate the economy, encourage development, etc.
But if it is really implemented, it is actually quite troublesome.
After all, every era has its own limitations. The development of the era is different, people’s perceptions are different, and people’s consumption concepts are different, which all affect the development of a country.
At this stage, Daqian is actually still a feudal dynastic society where men farm and women weave.
What about economic development?
How to develop?
real estate?
At this stage, housing prices in the capital are indeed very high. People like Lou Shide, an official who is about to become a high-ranking official, still live in a mansion, which is an official public rental housing.
Naturally, every inch of land in the capital is precious.
But what about after leaving the capital?
Those with money will naturally have a compound with seven entrances and seven exits, while those without money will naturally have a thatched house.
But if we really build a better courtyard and a better house, who will we sell it to?
Sold to merchants?
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, do businessmen dare to live in such a good house?
You must know that behind every business, there are people with great eyes and hands.
For example, in the Qin family, standing behind them is Xiao Yi, the prince of the prison country.
But you can’t say that because it’s difficult to do, you won’t do it.
Xiao Yi still said that he would focus on both domestic sales and export sales.
Nowadays, maritime trade has developed, going north to Goryeo and Beiyan, and going east to Japan.
Then there is the Qiongzhou Pier in the South China Sea to explore Vietnam, Shendu and other places.
But relatively speaking, Japan is relatively close, and there is a lot of silver there, so it is naturally the first choice for maritime merchants.
As for the Qiongzhou Terminal in the South China Sea, it has only just begun.
Because it’s far away.
Not only is it far to go to sea, but it is also the same when returning to the inland. From Qiongzhou to Guangzhou, and then to Jiangxia, it takes either water or land to reach the capital, and the shortest one-way trip takes several months.
Guangzhou belongs to Lingnan Road, a vast and sparsely populated place.
But Xiao Yi knows that Lingnan Road is actually very suitable for farming and living. Compared with the poverty in the north, Lingnan Road is really a land rich in products and a big granary.
Therefore, in general, the benefits of maritime trade at this stage of development are actually not that impressive, but at least they are much better than most businesses. More and more merchants are participating in maritime trade.
More and more goods were shipped to sea, and more and more silver was obtained.
However, maritime transactions are always delayed. One is the transportation of goods, which has to arrive at the dock from all over the country and then go out to sea from the dock.
At this time, ships were still sailing ships, and the largest ship was the dragon boat. On the sea, it would be easily blown over by storms.
Moreover, the storms in the East China Sea last for a long time. For example, from the beginning of May to the end of July, it is not suitable to go to sea.
Once caught in a storm, the entire fleet may be lost at sea.
The losses are absolutely huge.
Some merchants are deterred precisely because of this.
Once his cargo ship capsizes, it will be wasted. Not only the cargo of the ship will be lost, but also the crew's pension and other compensation will be compensated.
It is not impossible to open sea routes, dump goods, and engage in economic colonization, but we must pay attention to methods and time.
However, just talking about the Northern Expedition, if the sea cannot be used as a plug-in for the time being, how can we make money?
However, about ten days later, in early October, the Goryeo envoy Li Zhongzai and the Japanese envoy Tokugawa Takashi arrived in the capital together with Daegan's maritime merchant team.
As a result, the capital became even more lively. It was also the first time that the common people saw the specialties of Korea and Japan, plus hundreds of thousands of silver coins. They entered from the east gate, passed through Fang Street, and arrived at Zhuque Street. They were escorted by the Dianqian Secretary Next, they arrived outside the imperial city.
It can be said that many people in the capital still don’t know where Korea and Japan are.
Even though someone said it, their minds were still in chaos.
East China Sea?
Where is the East China Sea?
Unless someone could draw the map of the world that was reported in the Di newspaper and explain it to him one by one while pointing at the map, he would have some understanding.
As for the envoys from Goryeo and Japan, the former knew about Daqian and had been to the capital, while the latter had only heard about it but rarely set foot on the Eastern Continent.
It can be said that everything Tokugawa Takashi sees is new.
Especially along the way, he just felt that Dongtu was too big.
It was so big that he could no longer imagine it, and it was beyond his knowledge.
Wait until the capital.
When I saw the most prosperous imperial capital in Daqian, I felt as if I was as tiny as an ant.
It turns out that there is such a powerful kingdom here in the East. It turns out that the rumored kingdom of heaven is like this!
After arriving at the Concierge Hall of Honglu Temple, within a short while, Geng Nanzhong, the Minister of Honglu Temple, led his people to formally contact the envoys of the two countries.
The envoys of Goryeo obviously performed better. Because of the relationship with Beiyan, they also started learning Central Plains Chinese and Central Plains etiquette early.
It can be seen from the way he bowed and bowed his hands in salute.
On the other hand, looking at the Japanese side, Geng Nanzhong knelt on the ground when he saw Geng Nanzhong in brocade robes.
Geng Nanzhong was slightly startled, and suddenly he had an understanding of Korea and Japan.
In fact, if you really talk about it.
In fact, Goryeo and Japan had sent envoys to Daqian before. The first time was during the Taizong period. Later, because of the existence of Beiyan, Goryeo was under greater pressure and was almost in danger of annihilation.
If Daqian hadn't intervened, Goryeo would have been captured by Beiyan.
After all, Beiyan is a very powerful being among the four northern states. How can he tolerate a small country like Goryeo next to him?
As for the Japanese, they also sent envoys and reported back some of the situation in Daqian, just because of the dangers on the sea, and it was difficult and dangerous every time they came back.
Therefore, the exchanges are far inferior to those of Korea, and it seems that there are some frogs in the well.
In addition, Japan has been experiencing constant civil strife in recent years and has not yet completely unified.
This time, it was also because there were more and more maritime merchants in Daqian and the goods became more abundant.
Several Japanese shogunates wanted to do business with Daqian and obtain more supplies.
Tokugawa Takashi was a member of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was sent by Tokugawa Iamori to contact Dakan. All the goods he wanted from Dakan would be docked on his territory, and his family would help sell them.
"Meet the angels."
The words of the Goryeo envoy were naturally much smoother.
The Japanese envoy's words naturally had a heavy accent, but he could still be heard clearly.
Fortunately, Geng Nanzhong has arranged for an interpreter to be nearby, so that communication can be carried out smoothly and he can also express his great attitude to them.
Today, there is a goal from top to bottom.
Make money.
Ten million a year.
Thirty million in three years.
Meng Yuan could go south at any time, and the war could start at any time.
They must complete the accumulation of supplies as soon as possible to prepare for the Mongolian Yuan's southward invasion of the Central Plains.
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"That's what they said?" Xiao Yi was thoughtfully sitting in the courtyard basking in the sun.
Geng Nanzhong bowed and said, "Yes."
Xiao Yi said with a smile: "You have made a meritorious service this time. The situation in Goryeo and Japan is indeed different. I have been in contact with Daqian for a long time, and I also know some of Daqian's situation. You can tell from the fact that he speaks Chinese." "
"Over in Japan, many places may still be in a primitive period."
"However, there is a lot of silver in Japan. Gu said that there may be many silver mines in Japan. If they can be discovered and developed together, it will be a huge wealth."
"However, maritime navigation is indeed troublesome. We must build more high-end ships to ensure that they can withstand storms, have combat effectiveness, and not be afraid of pirates at sea."
"In this way, the plan of 10 million per year can be realized."
Geng Nanzhong quickly bowed and said: "I have done what I can. Daqian is facing a huge change now. Although I don't have great abilities, if I can contribute to Daqian, I will do my best." It’s a mess of the liver and the brain.”
Glancing at the Prince Supervisor sitting there, Geng Nanzhong hesitated for a moment, swallowed his saliva, looked firmly in his eyes, and said, "I have a plan that can add wealth to the country."
When Xiao Yi heard this, he became interested and said, "Tell me about it."
Geng Nanzhong said quickly: "Your Highness, you can increase taxes! Increase business taxes!"
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yi frowned slightly.
