"Let's make a deal. You tell me the location and specific output of the gold mine. How about I let your concubines and concubines go and give them a decent death?"
"Of course, you can refuse. It just takes more time for me to find this gold mine. As long as I am in Liaodong, I will definitely find it."
"You have to think carefully, there won't be this store after passing this village!"
After a while, Huang Taiji, who had kept his eyes closed, immediately opened his eyes and said weakly: "You swear to God!"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you!"
"On the southeast side of the Huifa River Deep Grand Canyon, the local dialect is called Jiapigou. It was discovered by Father Khan around the sixth year of Wanli.
At present... the current output is at least about 10,000 taels per year, and the copper is at least about 200,000 jins per year.
There are also some other metal ores that we have no use for, they are all piled up over there!
There are three thousand elite guards there and more than three thousand miners. "
After saying this, Huang Taiji closed his eyes again and stopped talking.
He is a smart man and naturally knows what Chongzhen and the others want to know.
After listening to Huang Taiji's narration, Chongzhen's eyes flashed and he said to himself: "It is said that your father Khan's family was in decline when he was young and he made a living by collecting mountain products. I think this Jiapigou gold mine was discovered when he was collecting mountain products. ,
Then he became a subordinate of Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. He made many military exploits, inherited his father's duties, and became the commander of the Jianzhou Left Guard. Then he started his army in the eleventh year of Wanli. This gold mine is your confidence.
In this way, it can also explain why you were able to unify the Jurchens in Jianzhou in just five years. It can also explain why you have the confidence to do business with the eight major locust merchants. He should have known the eight major locust merchants because he was young in Fushun. You know me from the horse market, right?
It can more clearly explain that during the severe drought last year, you were able to purchase grain at prices much higher than the market price.
I don’t know. Is my guess correct? "
Chongzhen seemed to be talking to himself, but in fact he was talking to Huang Taiji.
Although Huang Taiji closed his eyes and did not respond, the rise and fall of his chest and the slight change in his face knew that the whole process might really be like this.
Seeing that Huang Taiji didn't respond, Chongzhen smiled: "It doesn't matter if you don't respond, it doesn't matter if it's right or not. Anyway, you have all been destroyed, and that is enough!"
"But don't worry, the deal will work. We will keep our promise and take him with us!"
Chongzhen waved his hand and motioned to take Huang Taiji down.
Then he said in a low voice: "It is said that Cao Bianjiao, Yuan Chonghuan, and Zhao Ledjiao came to see me!"
After a while, the three of them entered the tent and immediately saluted.
"According to Huang Taiji's account, a large gold mine was discovered in a place called Jiapigou on the southeast side of the Huifa River Deep Canyon."
The three of them suddenly changed. They all know the importance of gold mines if they can get into this position.
"Cao Bianjiao, you immediately pick two thousand households to go to this place day and night, destroy the guards here, keep the miners under guard, and prevent them from blowing up the mines and blowing them up."
"I obey the decree!"
Preventing the mine from being blown up was one of the main reasons why Chongzhen and Huang Taiji made the deal.
The army was sweeping the caves in Liting. Once the news of Dajin's destruction was completely leaked, and the defenders guarding the gold mine knew about it, it would not matter if they took away the gold that had been mined and smelted.
If the mine collapses, it will only be a matter of time before it can be mined again. The problem is that Ming Dynasty does not have that much time to wait.
"Zhao Aiqing, you are the commander of the Liaodong Capital. The safety of this gold mine is the responsibility of the Liaodong Capital. After you clean up the slave-building area, you will immediately send elite people here to take over the handover with the Warrior Battalion.
At that time, officials from the Ministry of Industry will come here to take over the handover. Remember, you are responsible for safety throughout the entire process and are not allowed to interfere with the specific mining of the gold mine! "
"I obey the decree!"
After Cao Bianjiao and Zhao Shujiao responded at the same time, they turned around and left in a hurry.
Chongzhen looked at Yuan Chonghuan again: "Yuan Aiqing, the gold mine is of great importance. Ensure the supply and transportation of logistics. This matter will be left to your Liaodong Chief Secretary."
"I obey the decree!"
"In addition, pick some confidants, find a place, and secretly bury the harem women of Huang Taiji who committed suicide.
Well...get some coffins! "
"I understand!"
Yuan Chonghuan responded immediately, and then whispered: "Your Majesty, I have already told the people about the tax exemption, the return of fire consumption to the public, the construction of rivers and Liaoze, and the recruitment of people...
Liaodong is not yet completely stable, and money is needed to repair the river. I would like to ask your Majesty to allocate some money and grain. "
"How much?"
"From the intersection of Liuhe River and Liaohe River to the mouth of the sea, I have estimated that the straight-line distance is at least about four hundred miles.
If you consider the natural flow of water, this river is at least five hundred miles long. If it is fifty meters wide and three to five meters deep, the earth...
Taking into account the severe winter and rainy days when construction cannot start, the 50,000 people will need at least two to two and a half years, and the monthly salary alone will be 1.5 million taels. Three kilograms of grain per person per day, and two years will require one million dan of grain. ,
In addition to the shovels, cattle and horses, baskets and stones needed on both sides of the strait, etc., it will cost at least two and a half million taels to three million taels..."
"stop!"
Chongzhen's eyes jumped when he heard this. He estimated that Yuan Chonghuan calculated this by dividing the total earthwork by the average daily earthwork per capita.
If it is really implemented, it will definitely be 20 to 30% more than calculated.
But no matter how much money is spent, the river must be repaired. Liaoze has at least one million acres, and at least 40 to 50% of it is black soil.
As long as the river is repaired and the surrounding areas are developed, at least three to four million stones of food can be produced every year. You must know that food is the most urgently needed these years.
"Yuan Aiqing, how much cash and grain were copied from Shenyang City?"
"Back to Your Majesty, the total cash is thirteen million taels, gold is nearly 700,000 taels, and the grain silos of the major nobles in Shenyang City and surrounding slave establishments are almost half a million taels.
I have seen the records of warehousing, and a large part of them were looted from North Korea. "
"Then allocate three million taels to the Chief Secretary of Liaodong, leave all the food to them, and transport the rest back to Beijing. Furs and other specialties will be transported to Jiangnan to be sold, and medicinal materials will be given to the Qihuang Research Institute."
After finishing speaking, he looked at Yuan Chonghuan: "You not only need to build rivers, but also some reservoirs. The role of the reservoirs in Shaanxi due to drought has become more important. You must also build them here to be prepared and connect the rivers to ensure that they are full of water all year round. .
I will give you so much money and food first. When the officials from the Ministry of Industry arrive, you will submit them to Dongnuan Pavilion. Every expenditure must be recorded in detail. Anyone who dares to reach out will be cut off directly!
Since ancient times, the Northeast has been known as the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall and the land of plenty. You have to do it well and think what you want! "
"I understand that I will live up to His Majesty's great trust!"
Yuan Chonghuan's heart was shocked, his face became serious, and then he bowed and exited the tent.
The meaning of the emperor's last words was to tell him that he had understood his intention of choosing Liaodong Chief Secretary. This was a slap on his face.
Chongzhen stood up and walked out of the tent, looking at the busy sergeants and people in the distance: "Yuan Aiqing, send the gold mine matter back to the cabinet and arrange for officials from the Ministry of Industry to take over.
In addition, make arrangements for the army to return to the court tomorrow at midnight! "
"Your Majesty, everything else is easy to talk about, but..."
Yuan Keli responded immediately, hesitated, and whispered: "But Chenshi may not be able to set off!"
