"Back to Your Majesty, in total..."
Guo Yunhou paused for a moment and continued: "The cost of purging the eunuchs is 12,570,000 taels, and 50% of it goes into internal funds, which converts to 6,275,000 taels.
Because there are calligraphy and painting, etc., this number fluctuates. The exact number will not be available until all the calligraphy and painting, etc. are sold.
Secondly, there was a severe drought in Shaanxi. People in Beijing donated 1.2 million taels.
The third one is this time, 40% is almost 5.2 million taels, totaling 12.67 million taels. "
“How much cash will be available by next year?”
Guo Yunhou looked at Long An: "Your Majesty, can I borrow a pen, ink, paper and inkstone?"
Chongzhen waved towards Wang Chengen, and Guo Yunhou took the pen: "This year's Taicang warehouse annual income is estimated to be 3.6 million taels, plus the current 2.67 million taels, the total is 16.2 million taels. .”
"But as of the end of this year, we owe 7.8 million taels of silver to the Nine Border Army, and 1.7 million taels of grain were purchased during the severe drought in Shaanxi, so we can use only 6.7 million taels."
PS: The information found shows that Jiubian was owed 1.5 million taels in the 29th year of Wanli. In August of the 32nd year of Wanli, 3.72 million should have been paid, but 184 were actually paid. Another 1.87 million taels were owed. In the 46th year of Wanli, During Tianqi's reign, another 3.8 million taels were owed. The author just wrote based on the found data, so don't mess with it.
It’s not that I don’t know, I’ll be shocked once I calculate it.
Not only Guo Yunhou was frightened, but also the cabinet and the six ministries were frightened.
One was frightened by the money deposited in Taicang, and the other was frightened by the money owed to the Nine Border Army.
Although they owe a lot, there is a smile in everyone's eyes. Now that we have money, we can pay back what we owe.
Only Chongzhen frowned. According to this arrears, Jiubian was a bottomless pit, and what he checked was not enough.
He once again felt the urgency of rectifying the country's military affairs.
Don’t all the ministers in the DPRK know that there is a problem on the nine sides?
The answer was obvious, and I definitely knew it, but they all had a tacit understanding and didn't bring it up.
Some think that the current situation needs to be stabilized and bought for time, some think that if they can't move, they will alert others, and some wear the same pants as Jiubian, so naturally they won't mention it.
After thinking about it, Chongzhen said in a deep voice: "Guo Aiqing, I owe half of the money I owe Jiubian, and keep the rest. If they want it again, I will cry poverty, but I promise to give it to them."
Everyone was confused and didn't understand what Chongzhen meant.
Chongzhen did not explain. No one can say anything about the investigation of Jiubian until the preparations are completed.
Now that we know that Jiubian took the money and paid them back in full, this is not like a meat bun beating a dog, and there is no return.
Even if the house is finally searched and ransacked, those people will not be able to recover their money even if it is money spent. It is better to hang them first and stabilize them first.
"Three million taels of silver are left in Taicang to prepare for emergencies. The rest of the money will be used to buy food in Jiangnan, Luzon, Myanmar, Vietnam and other places. We can buy as much as we can.
The purchased grain must be stored properly to be careful of moisture, mold, rats, etc.
Without my permission, no one is allowed to use these grains. Anyone who violates this rule will have their homes confiscated and their clans destroyed. I will send Jin Yiwei to conduct random inspections on a regular basis. "
"I obey the decree!"
Listening to Chongzhen's cold tone, everyone was very knowledgeable and didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, they were not short of money now.
Food is also a necessity and can be exchanged for silver at any time, but silver cannot be exchanged for food at any time.
These grains were naturally prepared for the major disasters in Shaanxi, Henan and other places that began in the first year of Chongzhen.
Tens of millions of disaster victims, half a catty a day, five million catties a day, or twelve million dan a year.
Although potatoes and sweet potatoes will be promoted next year, they cannot be eaten every day and must be combined with other foods.
Therefore, before the catastrophe begins, save it first.
Seventeen years after the first year of Chongzhen, there was a great disaster in Shaanxi for seventeen years. Thousands of people died of starvation, which gave Li Zicheng and other uprising troops an almost endless supply of troops.
Instead of using money to fight the uprising troops, it is better to provide disaster relief and stabilize the people.
They were all the people of the Ming Dynasty. They were killing each other, and in the end it was the Ming Dynasty that was injured.
The second is to use it to brew high-strength wine and make alcohol. Disinfecting contacts with alcohol can naturally reduce some infections.
"Okay, let's talk about the second question, how to deal with the vacancy of the prefect of Xi'an?"
Everyone pondered for a moment, and Han Huang said: "Your Majesty, Wang Daochun, a member of Zhongshushe, is a Jinshi in the fifth year of Tianqi. He is quite talented and can be sent to Xi'an."
"He is willing?"
Chongzhen was a little surprised. Zhongshu Sheren was a close official of the emperor. He was an attendant of Hanlin, Gongfang, Shangbaosi and Liuke. To put it bluntly, he was the emperor's secretary.
Although he has no real power, he can often meet the emperor. If one day the emperor is happy, everything will be smooth sailing. Now he actually wants to go down there.
"He once talked with me about his intention to go out and do some practical things for the people. If he has good experience, this person can be of great use."
"Okay, since he has this idea, I must fulfill him. Fang Aiqing, your staff will handle this matter and let him take office as soon as possible. I will always pay attention to him."
After the official's official response was magnificent, Chongzhen continued: "Shaanxi disaster relief is also in progress in an orderly manner. The problem is not big. Yuan Keri is about to return to the court. Who do you think can serve as the governor of the three sides and sit in the northwest."
"Your Majesty, please Hong Chengchou!"
Sun Chengzong continued: "Mr. Yuan Ge told all about Hong Chengchou in his letter. I have also heard about this man. He is quite capable and has the ability to recognize people. He has been an official for many years and has experienced many official positions.
He not only understands criminal law, but also understands grain storage, farming, military affairs, post missions, water conservancy, and naming. He is also proficient in the art of war.
If Yuan Keli comes back, he is the most suitable candidate to take over as the governor of the three sides, but it is inconsistent with the procedures of the official department. "
"What about other people's suggestions?"
"Your Majesty, I recommend Zheng Chongjian, a right-hand political officer in Shaanxi Province. He was a Jinshi in the 44th year of Wanli Dynasty. He has served as a promotion official in Henan Prefecture, deputy military envoy of Jinan, and right-hand political officer. He is quite familiar with military affairs. You can give it a try."
"I recommend Chen Qiyu, the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Economic Strategy and Appeasement. This person and Hong Chengchou are in the same ranking as Jinshi. His experience is similar to that of Hong Chengchou and he is also quite capable."
Hearing Chen Qiyu's name, a trace of murderous intent flashed in Chongzhen's eyes, then he returned to normal and said calmly: "Is there anything else?"
After everyone pondered for a while, they all shook their heads.
The governors of the three sides are different from the governors of other places. Their position is too special.
Everyone knew very well that after moving the Qin Palace, just when the farmland was sold to the people, a major earthquake in Shaanxi was about to come.
Without courage and ability, you can't stand it at all.
Everyone looked at Chongzhen, waiting for Chongzhen's decision.
