"Your Majesty, we have cooperated with the imperial guards to bring all the gold and silver into the palace on Master Fang's order. They should all be outside the palace now." Zheng Hui added.
Emperor Jing came back to his senses, looked at the reaction below, and said with a smile: "It's really a miracle. All my dear friends, will you follow me to see the harvest of my Great Jingshui Master?"
Naturally, everyone agreed.
Sixteen million taels are just outside, go take a look!
When everyone arrived outside the hall, they felt dizzy again.
At this moment, countless wooden boxes are piled up outside the Fengtian Temple Square.
Each large box was half open, and the gold and silver bricks inside shone in the sunlight, extremely bright.
There are also a large number of boxes containing rare and rare treasures in Dajing.
Even the well-trained palace guards would look sideways from time to time.
After all, there are so many shining gold and silver treasures, which really makes people tempted.
Emperor Jing sighed: "The fleet really gave me an unexpected surprise. In the future, I can usher in a prosperous age just by relying on this alone."
"The officers and soldiers who set sail this time should be given the most credit. Their hard work and merit are great, and I will reward them generously!"
Zheng Hui said humbly: "Your Majesty, this is your duty."
"No, yes, everyone who went to sea this time will be rewarded heavily! However, we still need to sort out the details now. You should first order your sailors to find their own homes, and then someone will convey the order."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness!"
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In the imperial study room, Emperor Jing looked at the detailed account presented in his hand with great pleasure.
He sighed in admiration and seemed to be immersed in the scene of gold and silver all over the square and couldn't extricate himself.
After all, some of it will definitely be allocated to internal funds.
A huge fortune is coming from heaven, and no emperor can be exempted from it.
After looking at the accounts, Emperor Jing said: "Zhengyi, how do you think we should reward the navy officers and soldiers who have returned this time?"
Fang Zhengyi thought for a while and said in deep thought: "I thought that since there are more than 16.5 million taels, I would remove the fraction and give it to the sailors."
"More than five hundred thousand taels...is that a little too much?"
"I said six and a half million taels."
"..."
Emperor Jing was silent. He never expected Fang Zheng to open his mouth so wide.
I really don’t feel bad if I don’t spend my own money!
"what are you thinking?"
Fang Zheng said: "Your Majesty, the first navy to explore the West are all pioneers in history. In other words, these warriors had already accepted their fate of a narrow escape before setting off."
"Based on this alone and today's great achievements, the imperial court has the responsibility to ensure that they and even their whole family have food and clothing for the rest of their lives. There are many soldiers who died in battle, and their families also need money to soothe their spirits, so this Money can never be saved.”
"In addition, this can be regarded as a golden horse bone to set an example for others and encourage others to go to sea. Trading with the West seems to be very profitable, but the court cannot eat up all the profits. It is better to let this part benefit the private sector. Encourage the people to go west, and the court can profit from selling the ships."
Emperor Jing nodded slightly: "That makes sense, but I still think six and a half million taels is too much. I, Dajing Liguo, have never heard of such a reward, right?"
From the founding of the country to the present day, in the final analysis, it is all about picking money and not being willing to spend money.
Fang Zhengyi secretly despised his father-in-law for being stingy and said, "Your Majesty, this is the beginning. Are we going to make a lot of money later? Don't worry about this little money."
"Big money?" Emperor Jing thought happily, "That's right, it is indeed big money. You are right, but there will definitely be a dispute with the Ministry of Revenue."
"I believe that Your Majesty should directly give an order to the Ministry of Revenue. This money cannot be saved, otherwise it will be bad for the people of the world."
"Well..." Emperor Jing suddenly said after thinking, "Let's not talk about this first. I have something else to ask you for. Zheng Hui said before that they had offended the Taifu Sect in the West. You have always been concerned about these things. How can you do this? look?"
Fang Zheng thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this is not difficult. Although we don't know how powerful the Taifu Sect is, in essence, it is not much different from other sects. The followers at the lower level are pure and enthusiastic, while the upper levels are corrupt and greedy. "
"Just like the rebellious monk in the past, he would roll his eyes when he pinched his neck, and he would brag when he let go."
Emperor Jing laughed dumbly: "You are too dismissive. I have never heard of any sect that can control several countries. There must be something extraordinary among them."
Fang Zhengyi chuckled: "That's right, I just strategically despise the enemy, but it's not that there is no solution."
"When Zheng Hui came back, he brought a group of missionaries from the Taifu Sect. I think that many things can continue to operate through them. If it is done well, maybe these missionaries can be converted into our people. At least they will meet If we hold things right, they will also favor us in their hearts."
Emperor Jing raised his eyebrows: "They also brought back a group of missionaries? That's fine. Since you have the means, you have full authority to handle it."
"Your Majesty, I actually have something to ask of you," Fang Zheng said.
"Say it."
"The envoys from twenty-three countries are now gathered under the Honglu Temple. These people do not understand the language and need special training and hospitality. I think the old methods and the tribute system are no longer suitable for these people. It is better to hand them over to me. deal with?"
"Then what are you going to do?" Emperor Jing asked curiously.
Fang Zheng said: "I am just taking them to see the rich products of our Dajing. Walking around, it is best to attract them to take the initiative to do business in Dajing. After all, if we let them take the initiative, we can save more money, so why bother Bao Dala will do everything by himself? In addition, I also want to make preparations for Dongjiao University to recruit talents in the future."
"Is it necessary for Eastern Suburb University to recruit so many foreigners?" Emperor Jing frowned, "You should know that Eastern Suburb University has made many important inventions. If someone steals them..."
"Your Majesty, don't worry about this. I will keep the technical aspects strictly confidential." Fang Zhengyi explained, "The reason why I want to do this is out of necessity. Dong University is about science, and one genius is worth more than 10,000 mediocre people. For example, Inventions such as penicillin were all spearheaded by one or two people. Because of my profound background, few truly smart people are willing to come to Eastern Suburbs University, but if they recruit foreign students, they must have gone through a round of screening in their own country. , only the best among the best can reach my big scene, and what they have learned in the future can also be absorbed and used by our big scene. This is killing two birds with one stone."
What Fang Zhengyi said makes sense, but he is a foreigner after all.
Emperor Jing was a little hesitant, not sure whether it was good or bad.
Fang Zheng opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, it's too early for us to talk about these things. Why don't you give me a try? If there are indeed foreign students admitted to Dongjiao University in the future, the initiative still lies with us. First, we can control the number. Secondly, you can transfer them at will, it’s not a big deal.”
Emperor Jing breathed a long sigh of relief and made up his mind: "Forget it, no one in the DPRK knows more about Western affairs than you. You can decide this matter yourself."
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