The complex matter, to simplify it, is to launch a war against the Tatars. There are specific paths for it, including generals, soldiers, silver, grain, horses... Each of them is not said to be very rich, but they are basically prepared. middle.
But if we really want to fight a large-scale war, it will definitely not be like a suppression campaign with less than 20,000 cavalry. There will definitely be at least 100,000 infantry. And when there are more people, the food, grass and baggage they bring will be The astronomical figures require a special grain transport team to transport and protect these grains.
In other words, this means leading an army of 200,000 people in a war to destroy the country.
But if they lose, it will be another Tumu Fortress humiliation.
Matters of this level are no longer decided by the Great Court Meeting, but by the 'Little Court Meeting'.
Decisions at major court meetings are relatively easy, such as the river work discussion that started in the afternoon.
When the imperial court had no money, it would save some money. Even so, it still allocated 300,000 yuan last year.
Now that the imperial court has a large balance, Zhu Houzhao is not a miser emperor. His purpose of amassing wealth is to allow him to control it, and in the process of distribution, he will tilt more toward the common people to improve people's livelihood. Therefore, more money can naturally be allocated.
Moreover, Shandong was about to receive silver coins for two consecutive years, and the emperors of other places had no choice but to relent.
As a result, the main grain-producing areas of the Ming Dynasty, Zhejiang, South Zhili, Jiangxi and Henan, all obtained this amount of silver. The only one that failed was Huguang.
Huguang has a higher proportion of farmland, and many princes have been granted titles there. It stands to reason that the people there are poorer, and the court should be more tilted, but the problem is...
When these silver coins pass, they may not go into anyone's pocket.
I spent money on myself, and then blindfolded myself in the palace to impress myself, but little did I know that I was just feeding another group of people.
It's better to leave it in the hands of someone you trust.
Wang Qiong in Zhejiang, He Jian in Nanzhili, Peng Ze in Henan, and Jiao Fang in Jiangxi. These people are not exactly known for their "corruption", but they all have certain abilities to do things.
When the water is clear, there will be no fish. Zhu Houzhao never thought that every cent of the money he appropriated would be put to good use, but if it was placed in the hands of the person in charge, he would at least be able to get things done, and he would not say that several layers of bureaucrats would divide it themselves. .
Except for river engineering, the official recruitment issues set last year are no longer available this year, as is the issue of the city that never sleeps. Therefore, this court meeting can be slowed down a little, and when the river work issue is successfully concluded, even if it is still early, it will not continue today.
To be honest, when Zhu Houzhao inherited the world, the country was peaceful and the people were safe, and there were many capable ministers. He himself did not mess around, and the money in the palace was not wasted. In the past two years, various policies have been based on peace of mind. Lord, so Daming’s condition is not bad.
On the whole, the people did not have enough to eat and were starving to death, so they made do with it.
It's just that the case of opening the sea and adding salt to the Huaihe River made the court suddenly rich, which added variables.
If the national treasury is still as good as in previous years, the cabinet will not think of solving the problem of more hungry people.
At the end of the afternoon, the sun has not yet set,
Zhu Houzhao didn't see his teacher Wang Hao for a long time, so he kept him here. Wang Shouren temporarily fell outside the hall, and Jin Gui was greeting him.
Liu Jin led two young eunuchs to bring the chessboard.
Wang Hao understood the idea, bowed and sat down.
The emperor took the throne and said, "I made an agreement with my husband a few years ago to revive the Ming Dynasty. Although the achievements have not yet been completed, we have finally made progress. Today, the Fengtian Palace is discussing the restoration. What do you think, sir?"
Wang Hao has a broad face, heavy bags under his eyes, and sharp eyes. His whole person is dignified and upright.
"Your Majesty is being humble. There are tens of millions of dollars left in the national treasury. This is just some improvement. I am afraid it will be a grand occasion that has not been seen in the Ming Dynasty for several generations. It's just that your Majesty doesn't want to use the word prosperous age."
Zhu Houzhao said while making his move: "I know how this money came from. And since ancient times, where has there ever been a prosperous age when people were hungry?"
If according to normal tax procedures, the national treasury and internal funds collect so much money, it can be said to be a prosperous era. Because it shows that the tax system has been optimized, otherwise it would be impossible to collect so much and have such a large balance.
Nowadays, many of them come from sea trade. The people of the Ming Dynasty themselves had not changed much.
Wang Hao was very moved when he heard this, "It is a great blessing for the country and all the people to have an emperor like your majesty. As for today's matter, I thought that I should use Yi Bulu as my envoy, and contacted Tumote and Ordos." Ministry, if Dayan Khan really wants to raise an army, they will also ask for help. If not, the Ming Dynasty can slowly rest and recuperate. Your Majesty is now repairing water conservancy, revitalizing education, training troops and horses, and raising people. One more year will give you a better chance of winning. . But if Dayan Khan really raises troops, Ming Dynasty will not be able to sit idly by and ignore it!"
The last sentence is decisive.
Zhu Houzhao slapped the table, "That's what I mean! Everything is ready, just wait for this wind. If he moves, I will move! If he doesn't move, the Ming Dynasty will block trade, and no salt, iron, cloth, or grain will be traded with him." Mutual trading! Unfortunately, the people in the court have related this big policy to the money, and everyone wants to take it into their own pockets, while excluding the other party."
In fact, many wars between Ming and Mongolia also had a certain relationship with mutual markets. For example, the Tatars will ask the Ming Dynasty to trade with them. If they don't trade, there will definitely be a war in a few years. But if they continue to trade, when they become stronger, there will still be a war. In the final analysis, it is about fighting and fighting.
Of course, if you want to have the ability to respond at any time. Now the money in the treasury cannot be spent all at once. Otherwise, what if the treasury wants to send troops but the rats are running away?
This is also the reason why Zhu Houzhao stopped the morning's discussion.
Because they are far apart and a little stiff, any further quarrel will only make the two parties more extreme and stubborn.
"Since that's what Your Majesty means, why not let the ministers do it."
Zhu Houzhao was slightly moved. This was a matter of not relying on both sides, but in fact, in most cases of not relying on both sides in the officialdom, it was not that both sides were on good terms, but that both sides were offended.
But Wang Hao just said it as usual.
"No, I have my own plan." He shook his head, and then asked, "What has Wang Bo'an mainly done recently?"
Speaking of this person, Wang Hao laughed and said, "Your Majesty is also a good judge of people, and he has already known this person's talent. Wang Bo'an does not follow common sense, and can often get to the root of the problem. Over the past year, Shibo in the three places has Si’s maritime affairs were gradually entrusted to him. Just as His Majesty said at the beginning, many of the Japanese pirates on the sea were disguised by the people of Ming Dynasty who were helpless due to the sea ban. But after the sea was opened, not all of them were People have changed their ways, but there are still large and small bandits on the sea, so for a while, it was mainly Wang Boan who cruised."
Zhu Houzhao chuckled. The original bandit suppression expert on land has now moved to sea.
"How many ships and people does he have now?"
"The main reason is the shortage of ships. After one year, we have accumulated eight battleships, which can carry a total of 1,600 sailors and 3,000 soldiers."
Eight ships...
Zhu Houzhao grinned a little, but it was too little. The main reason is that there is no money. The battleship itself only costs one thousand taels of silver. The problem is raising so many people.
There is no way to build so many empty ships and put them there.
"The imperial court will not skimp on this expenditure, and I will not be stingy either. Eight ships are too few. It would be too much to pull them all together to form a fleet. It will be tripled at least this year. As for the ship issue, you go to Mei Kejia Negotiate and ask him to provide it."
Three times... Wang Hao calculated that this was a fleet of tens of thousands of people.
"Your Majesty, do you really want to support such a large number of naval forces in times of peace?"
"Please believe me, sir. In my heart, in fact, the Ming Dynasty not only needs a navy, but also an ocean-going navy. At the beginning of the sea, this demand is not urgent, but what will happen ten or eight years later? The Ming Dynasty's maritime trade The amount of silver involved can easily reach tens of millions, and merchants have no ability to protect themselves. If they are robbed overseas and my people come to ask the court to make decisions for them, how can I make decisions for them?"
Wang Hao was slightly silent.
"Your Majesty's concerns are far beyond your reach."
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "No matter how far away we are, we still need the help of someone as talented as Mr. Zhengde. Judging from the situation in the second year of Zhengde, the public sentiment in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces has basically stabilized. I will not let you hide there for leisure any longer." "
Wang Hao knew that the emperor was joking, and he had no intention of hiding for a while, so he naturally agreed happily, "I am willing to serve your majesty!"
"Liu Jin, go to Xuan Wang Bo'an."
"yes."
Zhu Houzhao has always been very cautious about Wang Shouren's arrangements. While other historical celebrities were constantly promoted, Wang Shouren's official career was actually not prominent because he was worried about expropriation.
Zhu Houzhao is also very familiar with his experience as an official. Wang Shouren had been to the northwest, fought with Wang Yue against the Tatars, served as chief of the Ministry of War, suppressed bandits in Fujian, and had experience in commanding the navy. It can be said that he is very experienced in military matters.
But how could Zhu Houzhao let such a fierce man from heaven only do the job of suppressing bandits?
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This book already has 1.4 million words, and the quality and style are basically fixed. Sometimes it’s helpless that some people don’t like it, but I have written several books, and I know that no matter how many people criticize them, some people still like to read them. people, and the subscriptions have been very stable so far. I have to keep writing for these readers, and also for myself. It is the first time I write history, and I am still very serious (serious face).
Only one hundred and four, still far from the goal!
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