Chapter 25 Longwu Xungui
However, the areas sealed overseas were almost all blank areas for the Ming Dynasty. If it were not such an area, it would not be possible to establish a vassal state to guard it.
Therefore, most of the time, as long as they have a foundation overseas, it depends on how far they can spread, not just a few hundred miles.
but. Whether it is a hundred miles or a thousand miles, there is still a political difference. The court will also treat them differently. But overseas, it's hard to say how much authority the imperial court still has.
In any case, this also confirms the highest treatment for the heroes of the Ming Dynasty, including the title of Duke, gifts to the three Dukes, salary of ten thousand stones, land grants, and overseas fiefdoms. Hereditary inheritance.
To be honest, although Ye Chen's contribution was great, it was not to this extent. This was also discussed between Zhu Xiongying and He Xi. Seal Ye Chen. But the price is that when He Xi retires, Ye Chen will also go to overseas fiefdoms.
He Xi thought about it and agreed.
First of all, this was not a disadvantage to Ye Chen.
But today, the world is peaceful, and Ye Chen is a very popular minister. Even if he stays in the capital, he will just sit on the bench in the future. It is better to operate overseas and leave a legacy for future generations.
Secondly, He Xi was also worried about Ye Chen's temper. After years of practice, Ye Chen's political consciousness has improved a lot. But it has only improved a lot. It is still far from being able to gain a firm foothold in the political whirlpool.
Without He Xi, Ye Chen's staying would not be a good thing for him or the Ming court.
He Xi also had communication with Ye Chen about this matter.
Although Ye Chen was a little reluctant, he finally agreed.
After Ye Shen, it is naturally Qu Neng.
Fengping Guogong. Lu five thousand stones. Granted farmland in Northeast China. Granted residences in Beijing, Nanjing, etc. In short, he is second to Ye Chen.
Then the Duke of Haiguo Chengfeng was given a salary of five thousand dan, a number of Jingjiang farms, and mansions in the north and south.
Jingjiang, also known as Taiwan, is a newly developed land and there is still a lot of free land. It is similar in nature to the Northeast. As for Fang Chengfeng, the roots of the Fang family are in the south. In fact, he himself is not willing to take root in the north.
Therefore, Zhuangtian was determined to be in Jingjiang.
Then there is Meng Guogong, who has a thorn but no flowers. Lu three thousand stones. Granted Goryeo village land. And given the surname Mu. Changed his name to Mu Zhong.
The loyal country is fair and safe, and the salary is 2,500 dan, and the land of Nanjing is given.
Ping'an is the most important country. It is nothing more than the Battle of Zhending, the Battle of Yangzhou, and the success of Nanjing's opening of the city. The autumn wind in Yangzhou and Nanjing almost swept away the fallen leaves. There was little resistance.
In the battle of Zhending, although there are military exploits. But military merit is not enough to make him a marquis.
Fortunately, Ping An had made great achievements in the Hongwu Dynasty and had a title. In addition, he was loyal to Zhu Xiongying. It's Zhu Xiongying's personal guard.
Therefore, it was Zhu Xiongying who advocated for Ping An's Duke to be added.
He knew there was something about Ping'an that he couldn't convince others about. But Ping An's greatest achievement is to control the city of Beijing. This ensured Zhu Xiongying's influence in the court.
And Zhu Xiongying also has to think about the future.
Now the Ming army has been divided into two groups of nobles.
Among them is the current Longwu Xungui. Ye Chen, the Duke of Liao, Qu Neng, the Duke of Ping, Chengfeng, the Duke of Hai, Mu Zhong, the Duke of Meng, are loyal to the country, fair and safe. Under the five princes, there are also several marquis and several earls, adding up to dozens or hundreds of people.
I just won’t mention it here. As for the count and below, the dust has long since settled. After all, the credit of the people below is actually very simple. One is a reward, and the other is a promotion. The imperial court is reorganizing the old army, so there is naturally room for these heroes to perform. If they really don't want to fight, the Privy Council actually has some positions.
After all, the size of the army has expanded, and the size of the Privy Council also needs to be expanded, which will naturally increase the manpower.
Apart from these, they are the founding heroes. That is, Xu Huizu, Duke of Wei, and Feng Sheng, Duke of Song. However, Feng Sheng had already identified Feng Cheng as the eldest son of the Duke of Song Dynasty. In this way, Song Guogong will not have an heir. The Feng family's future political status can also be preserved. It's just that Feng Sheng seems to be healthy now, but
Yes, it just seems. Feng Sheng had truly studied new tactics and knew that the way he fought was outdated.
He was already disheartened and was not prepared to say a word in government affairs. It would be difficult for Song Guogong to maintain his current position in the future.
Muchun, Duke of Guizhou. Cao Guogong Li Jinglong.
In addition, there is Mei Yin, the Duke of Liang.
Although it is said that with the formation and training of the new army in the future, the influence of Longwu Xungui will be greater than that of the founding Xungui. This is already inevitable. But Zhu Xiongying still felt uneasy. He must have some of his own people in the army whom he absolutely trusts.
He Xi didn't care, because almost all new officers came from He Xi's studies.
This natural influence, coupled with the cooperation with Ye Chen. Enough to control the army, and Fang Chengfeng can be regarded as He Xi's person. Although Ha Ci Buhua could not be regarded as He Xi's direct descendant, he did not dare to switch sides at will.
The only general Zhu Xiongying has is Qu Neng. In Zhu Xiongying's view, this is obviously not feasible. Naturally, peace must be carried in.
That's how we are today.
For this matter, Zhu Xiongying had to make a choice elsewhere. Song Sheng and Jin Shengyu had the opportunity to attack the Duke. It was just replaced by peace.
Two people can only be marquises. However, judging from all aspects of treatment, there is not much difference between them. They are probably the top among marquises. Their treatment is similar to that of Lu Zhongheng and the Wu family of Jiangyin Marquis. .
It's just that the two families still have a long way to go before they can reach the level of the Wu family and the Lu family.
Of course, in addition, some people also have seals.
For example, Xu Zengshou got his wish and won a marquis for his contribution to Nanjing. In addition, for his previous contribution to assisting Yao Guangxiao, he got a marquis. Of course. He is the relatively junior among the marquises.
But that was enough for Xu Zengshou.
After all, with a title, his status is completely different. And he is Xu Da's son, and he has been accustomed to all kinds of special treatment since he was a child. After my father died, it suddenly seemed like there was nothing left.
Although his brother can be regarded as taking care of him, using his brother's things and using his father's things are two different concepts.
Although the title of earl is actually nothing in the eyes of the prince of the Duke of Wei. But Xu Zengshou is no longer the son of the Duke of Wei. But he was a relative of the Duke of Wei, and the earl finally used something to keep him close to him.
In this way, Wei Guogong's one sect and two nobles can be regarded as prosperous.
This knighthood lasted for a long time.
It can also be regarded as a sorting out of the forces in the military. The situation in the military is also under control.
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On the second day, the issue raised by He Xi was the most important financial issue.
The national debt of the imperial court exceeds 2 billion. After consolidation, the imperial court's annual revenue was only close to 100 million yuan. Among them, the Northern Industrial Zone, that is, the Beijing Liaodong Industrial and Commercial Area, has an annual income of 30 million yuan, a tariff of 40 million yuan, and a field tax of 10 million yuan. Plus miscellaneous taxes, the total is nearly 100 million yuan, which is pretty good.
At least this number was something Zhu Yuanzhang never dared to imagine.
However, it is impossible to pay off the national debt with this number.
Without him, the state organizes and trains its army. There are more than one million troops in total. The total military expenditure is more than 45 million. This is just the maintenance cost. If a war breaks out, it will be calculated separately.
In addition, the promotion of the new law from the two capitals to the local areas will clear out all the hidden officials in the local areas. Officials are also paid.
In other words, after the expenses of raising soldiers and raising officials are added, the court will have a balance of several million yuan at most. If there are some problems, such as land and man-made disasters, it is estimated that there will be no balance at all.
I want to repay the national debt of more than 2 billion. Almost an impossible task.
Everyone knows this.
Not to mention, the national debt may not be repaid. But interest must be paid. If interest is added, the court's expenses will simply be unbearable.
Today's financial thinking is not so advanced that I have never thought about paying back the money from the beginning.
This was the biggest difficulty for the Ming Dynasty.
Everyone knows that the imperial court has a large amount of collateral in its hands. So many factories and mines. If we sell them directly, we dare not say that all the national debt will be paid off. But it is possible to pay back some of it.
But even if there is a little left, it cannot be supported by the court.
Only then did He Xi make a fool of himself and announced the general policy of government reform. In a word, it was to increase government revenue. Xinyingtianfu was reformed and a new department was established to collect business taxes.
Nanjing Taxation Institute was established. Cultivate tax talents for Ming Dynasty, reorganize all tax matters, and formulate new tax regulations.
And carry out fiscal reforms to manage the country's finances. Unify the management of all national taxes to reduce waste and corruption. Strive to pay off the national debt while in office.
Hidden in these simple words was He Xi's huge ambition.
In essence, this is to promote the new law from Beijing to all parts of the country, which is what He Xi wants to do wholeheartedly in the next few years.
It's just a different way of saying it.
Although many people understand that He Xi uses the national debt as an excuse. But we have to admit that the national debt of more than 2 billion has left many people wondering how to deal with it.
But almost everyone has a common understanding, that is, it is abnormal for the Ming Dynasty to have so many national debts. unhealthy. It needs to be paid back as soon as possible.
As for the private matters behind He Xi's solution to this matter, these people may not be able to see it. But what can they do?
He Xi, the trend has been achieved.
It would be useless for them to object. It may even harm yourself. Even if they object, the court has nothing to do when faced with such a situation.
Remember it’s a solution, not a good solution.
What can probably be said is to live a tight diet and find ways to save money to pay off the court's debts. But more than two billion, this is not a small number. This is an astronomical figure. No matter how much you save, you simply cannot save it.
