How should we calculate this debt in Jingzhou? Yang Ming had a general idea.
He couldn't be in a hurry and had to take his time. Although he knew that a lot of the money had been swallowed up by the government, he had nothing to do.
This is the national situation in the Sui Dynasty. This is a bad habit that has been formed since the Wei and Jin Dynasties and has lasted for hundreds of years.
If you want to change, there is only one way, a big reshuffle.
And there is only one way to reshuffle the cards: an all-out war that affects the entire country.
About seven days later, the left officials from various states and counties arrived one after another. By this time, the back hall of the General Manager's Mansion was already packed with people.
Yang Ming once again hosted this money-spending conference.
"Since Xuangan came to Ezhou both times, Xuangan should come first this time," Yang Ming said calmly, sitting on the main seat.
Yang Xuangan nodded and signaled to several Jiangxia officials behind him. One of them immediately stood up and said loudly:
"Your Highness, the repair of Jiangxia Wharf requires 230,000 yuan."
"Because there is no aniseed in Jiangxia, the wood is purchased from Badong County. The fir wood used is Shu area. Each aniseed is eight feet long and varies from 13 to 18 inches wide. A bundle of five is about 1,300 One hundred guan, six bundles are needed for this repair, a total of 7,800 guan, transportation is one item, six ships are shipped from Jiangxia Pier, manpower, food, and rest on the way, which consumes about 2,000 guan, so: one item of wood, We need nine thousand eight hundred guan."
"Stones can be obtained locally in the Jiangxia area. Mining is difficult and time-consuming, so additional manpower is required, costing 3,000 guan. Transportation requires 100 mule carts and 1,000 people. It cost 6,000 guan, and the repair office recruited 500 craftsmen, which cost 4,000 guan and resulted in a loss of 2,000 guan..."
.......
After this person finished speaking, Yuan Wendu also completed the total, which was 28,000 guan less than Yang Xuangan's last count of 230,000 guan.
Yang Ming nodded, and then said to Yang Xuangan:
"One hundred and eighty thousand guans, see if you can do it."
Yang Xuangan was stunned, I've already reduced the amount, and you still want me to reduce it?
So he looked back at the left official, who nodded helplessly.
Yang Xuangan said: "As much as His Highness says."
"What do you mean I can get as much as I say?" Yang Ming asked back: "Every millet and rice you have is all national property. I am also saving money for the country. The north requires money for troops, and the south also requires money for disaster relief and counterinsurgency. You guys All the money has been spent, and when the country uses the money, there is no money available. Will you bear the responsibility or me?"
Yang Xuangan was holding back his anger and said nothing with a livid face.
Yang Ming glanced around the hall and continued: "If anyone feels that he can shoulder the responsibility, I will approve how much money you spend, but if the court asks in the future, you will have to rely on the head on your neck. top."
"I can't afford it, I can't afford it..." Everyone in the hall agreed.
Yang Ming then said to Yuan Wendu: "The repair of Jiangxia Pier will cost 180,000 yuan. That's it. Let's record it."
Yuan Wendu nodded and started writing.
Now, the people below probably have a good idea.
No matter how much they quoted, Yang Ming would definitely cut it by one-third for them, and they did not dare to quote higher, because they wanted details, and details had specific prices.
You can't say that the wood that Yang Xuangan wants is 1,300 guan per bundle, and the wood here is only 2,000 guan. This is obviously not right.
So they stopped playing tricks on the budget. Since they couldn't get money from the treasury, they decided to think of other ways.
Yang Xuangan has already admitted his defeat. Is it okay if they don't?
Murong Sanzang's Jiangling County originally had a budget deficit last time, but now the direct expenses have been offset, and he himself has reduced the budget by hundreds of thousands. On this basis, Yang Ming has reduced it by hundreds of thousands more.
Murong Sanzang could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.
It was reduced so much at once, but Yang Ming was not worried at all that these people would find money to make up for the losses from ordinary people.
Because Yang Ming will send people to keep an eye on you, you can make up for the shortfall from the big players, but don’t even think about it.
Loot from civilians.
The aristocratic family has already killed a Wen family member, and Yang Ming is thinking about finding someone from among the local officials to kill Li Wei.
It depends on who is unlucky and hits Yang Ming's knife edge.
This time the budget was a lot less troublesome, and by about evening, everything had been submitted.
Some people looked depressed, some looked relaxed, some looked disgraced, and some had Yang Xuangan looking careless, with different expressions.
"Okay, I won't keep you all here for dinner, but I have one more sentence that I hope you will keep in mind."
Yang Ming stood up and said:
"As local officials, you are the parents of the people of the area. When you serve as an official, you should benefit the area. Whoever ends up in infamy and who is loved by the people will be remembered by this king."
"Don't always think that you can spend money from the national treasury. The annual expenditure budget is actually using the country's money to handle national affairs, and you are just the one who handles the affairs. If things are not handled well, it is just another person who handles the affairs. Just people."
Saying that, Yang Ming looked at Yang Xuangan:
"In the Jiangxia area, Xuangan was an upright and honest official and was loved by the people. He is indeed a role model. Now I am going to report to the court and invite Xuangan to be honored by the Zhuguo. I hope you will encourage me."
After saying that, Yang Ming turned and left.
Yang Xuangan was stunned on the spot.
Good guy... I didn't let you scold me all day in vain. There are so many good things waiting for me in love?
The eleventh rank of the Sui Dynasty: Shangzhuguo, Zhuguo, Shangdajiang, Shangdajun, Shangkaifuyitongsansi, Kaifuyitongsansi, Shangyitongsansi, Yitongsansi, Dadudu , Commander-in-Chief, Commander-in-Chief.
Yang Ming was equivalent to directly seeking a second-class honorary title for Yang Xuangan, who did not have a lord.
After a brief period of sluggishness, Yang Xuangan, who had been holding his breath for a whole day, passed it off like a fart. At this time, he was full of energy and his face was red.
Everyone congratulated him one after another.
Yang Xuangan laughed and said, "The General Manager's Office is not busy with food tonight, so you will come with me to have a drink at Chunmanlou."
After saying that, Yang Xuangan swaggered out of the lobby with his hands behind his back.
A group of officials followed behind him.
Although Yang Ming only said that he would fight for the title of Zhuguo for Yang Xuangan, everyone knew that as long as he fought for it, there would be no chance of running away.
First of all, Yang Ming is the crown prince's legitimate son and has been granted the title of Lord. As long as the crown prince nods, the Supreme Lord will definitely agree.
Furthermore, Yang Xuangan was the eldest son of Yang Su, Duke of Yue State, and a first-class lord, so it was only a matter of time.
...
inner garden,
Dinner is ready.
But this time there is one more person, Pei Shuying.
They were clinging to Yang Yinjiang, and Yang Yinjiang was eager to know whether Yang Ming's cost reduction today was going smoothly. Although he was reluctant, he still took this follower with him.
"Ah? Are you kidding? Are you planning a title for your father so casually? Or Zhuguo?" After Yang Yinjiang learned the situation from Yang Ming, she was surprised at first, and then happy.
Because she thought that Yang Ming must support her father in this way because of her.
She was overthinking... Yang Ming was just following the trend.
Because Yang Ming knew from history that this time Yang Su, as the marching general, attacked the Turks in the north, he would return with a great victory. Since Yang Su was already undefeated, Yang Jian not only gave Yang Su's eldest son Yang Xuangan Zhuguo He also gave his second son Yang Xuanzong the title of Duke of Huainan County.
The honorary title is obviously not as good as the title, so why does Yang Xuan feel that the title is not as good as that of his younger brother Yang Xuanzang?
Because Yang Xuangan can attack the prince, there will be a third-class prince Yue Duke waiting for him to attack in the future.
Yang Ming smiled and said, "Xuangan has done a good job in Jiangxia. He has not abused people's power, nor has he spent state funds carelessly. His reputation is also good. For Yue Gong's sake, I will also make some plans for Xuangan."
Yang Yinjiang smiled sweetly and personally picked up food for Yang Ming. The joy on her face was clearly visible.
Why are you trying to save face for Yue Gong? I know you are doing it because of me.
Pei Shuying looked embarrassed. When did the relationship between the two develop to this point? Look at that intimate look, it's really disgusting.
Yang Ming is really powerful. When he first took office in Jingzhou, he dared to cut so many expenses?
She had been listening to the conversation between the two, and naturally knew the whole process. She also guessed that Yang Ming actually used Yang Xuangan to beat other local officials every time.
Why did you choose to attack Yang Xuangan? Isn’t it because Yang Xuangan has the strongest backer?
I've chewed the hardest ones, can't I chew you?
Therefore, Pei Shuying also guessed that Yang Ming's final plan for Yang Xuangan was to a large extent to make up for the deliberate targeting during this period, so as to avoid the other party's jealousy.
After all, it is often heard that Xuangan is not very bright and such people will hold grudges.
Of course, it also serves as a warning to others.
Pei Shuying is straightforward by nature and has no scheming, but that doesn't mean that others don't see things clearly. She is straightforward, but not stupid.
Don't forget, her biological father was the most scheming person in the Sui Dynasty. He fought with Pei Ju every day, and he was either a master or a master.
The watchdogs in the Pei Mansion are probably all scheming dogs.
At this time, Pei Shuying finally spoke: "With so many expenditures cut, Jingzhou's treasury will naturally have a large balance. Are you working so hard just to save money for the country?"
Can you speak? I just save money for the country.
Yang Ming pretended to be stupid and said: "If it's not to save money, why else? The balance will be sealed into the national treasury, and no one will be able to take it out at that time. Could it be that I dare to embezzle money from the national treasury?"
"That's not necessarily the case," Pei Shuying said, "In case of emergencies, you can report to the court and temporarily allocate the treasury. Of course, it also depends on whether it is reasonable or not."
Damn... Yang Ming glared at Yang Yinjiang, who asked you to bring her here today?
Yang Yinjiang was also stunned, because she felt that Pei Shuying's analysis was very reasonable. As the saying goes, if there is no profit, you can't start early. There is no reason for Yang Ming to cut local expenditures so harshly.
So she looked at Yang Ming with a puzzled look on her face.
The two beauties stared blankly at him, and Yang Ming felt uncomfortable all over, especially since each of them was smarter than the other.
"Eating, eating, how can there be so many emergencies?"
Yang Ming lowered his head to eat and simply ignored the two of them.
Yes, Pei Shuying's guess was correct. Yang Ming naturally had other plans to save money, but he couldn't say it yet.
Pei Shuying snorted and said to Yang Yinjiang:
"You see, he's wrong. There will be an emergency next year."
Yang Yinjiang nodded, expressing deep agreement.
Based on her understanding of Yang Ming, he must be holding back something big.
