Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 460
Seeing that the Son of Heaven was not too entangled in the canonization, Shen Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared with such sensitive matters, it is better to discuss the security of the court's government affairs.

After pondering for a while, Shen Yi opened his mouth and said.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the reply letter from the Tatar side has been delivered, the specific details have been negotiated, and the minister has also contacted Wang Cheng. The supplies at the Huangdian are sufficient, and the first batch of supplies has already been shipped. In January, the first mutual market can be carried out.”

As for the matter of the mutual market, Shen Yi, as the household department who took the big advantage, can be said to be very concerned. After the approval of the court meeting, he personally led the entire negotiation process.

In addition, he personally went to various yamen, obtained various directions and official documents for the Huangdian, and escorted the mutual market.

While talking, Shen Yi glanced at Yu Qian beside him, and immediately spoke.

"Your Majesty, let me tell you the truth, the household department really doesn't have any silver to use now. The repairs to the border towns, the construction of the canals, and the drafting have already consumed most of the savings in the national treasury. The remaining half, I still need to prepare. In case of emergency.”

"Nowadays, the Ministry of Household Affairs is trying its best to reduce expenditures, and all expenditures that can be postponed will not be approved. In fact, if His Majesty did not agree to increase the commercial tax on the mutual market to one tenth tax, I would risk my life. The Ministry of Industry built the canal."

"Now, the Ministry of Households is pointing to the mutual market that started in August. It can bring back some silver to make up for the deficit and restore some vitality. It has also been promoted locally.”

Although the Son of Heaven did not mention the matter of the Nine Sides, Shen Yi was not stupid.

At this time, the emperor asked about the mutual market, just to ask if the treasury could have more revenue after the market opened, so as to support the construction of the important town on the nine borders.

It is true that according to the exclusive operation of Huangdian and the strategy of selling high-tax products at high prices, the Ministry of Household Affairs can indeed obtain great benefits in the mutual market.

However, this also takes time. No matter how short of money the household department is, it is impossible to ignore the country.

The materials flowing into the grassland must be controlled in batches, and the buying and selling of bulk goods must take into account all aspects.

According to the estimates of the Ministry of Household Affairs, if the first mutual market can be carried out smoothly in August, then according to the frequency of twice a month, by the end of the year, the income of the Ministry of Household Affairs will be about 40 taels.

It looks like a lot, but in fact, it barely makes up for the canal repair money of the Ministry of Industry.

Considering the various court ceremonies at the end of the year, the household department is just struggling to maintain it, and it's just a tight end.

If it wasn't so, with Shen Yi's character, how could he rashly stand out and be the one who opposes Nine Sides.

After finishing speaking, Shen Shangshu looked at the emperor expectantly, and hoped that this little ancestor would stop looking for anything for him.

An Ansheng can rest and recuperate for a while, isn't it good?
However, the emperor did not respond to Shen Shangshu's ardent expectations. He smiled slightly, turned his body sideways, and asked Yu Qian.

"Mr. Yu, what do you think?"

Yu Qian naturally knew well that what the emperor asked was not about the mutual market, but about the nine sides.

Glancing at the anxious Shen Yi, this is rare in Shaobao and not so confident, but after thinking about it, he still said.

"Your Majesty, I am naturally aware of the difficulties of the household department, but I also have my own difficulties. Although the border is stable now, no matter whether it is Tatar or Oirat, it is obvious that they are not willing to die. It is just that due to the situation, they have to bow their heads and surrender."

"So for the sake of border security, it is imperative to establish a complete border defense system. As Shen Shangshu said in the court, after several victories such as Zijingguan and Shawo, within a few years, Oala may be difficult again. It has the power to aggressively violate the frontier."

"But because of this, I have no choice but to propose a nine-border strategy at this moment. Building the Great Wall, fortifying the city, mobilizing officers and troops on a large scale, and resettling refugees all require a stable environment."

"The imperial court has now opened a mutual market. In order to welcome back the Supreme Emperor, His Majesty has agreed to resume the tribute trade of Wala. In this way, no one can say how long it will take for the grassland tribes to recover."

"Once the war resumes, the court's first priority must be to defend against foreign thieves. There is no chance of building a nine-border system. Without a long-term and complete border defense system, Ming Dynasty will always be at a disadvantage when facing the enemy."

"Therefore, from the point of view of the minister, even though it is difficult for the court, border affairs must still be the top priority. Everything else can be postponed, but this is the only thing that needs to be acted upon."

Compared with the morning court, there are not so many opposing voices here, and Yu Qian's pressure is much less.

And privately, in the prelude to the king, Yu Qian can also speak out about many things that are not good or too transparent in front of courtiers.

Therefore, he explained more clearly the reason for constructing the nine sides.

However, Yu Shaobao is not the type to be difficult for others, seeing Shen Shangshu's same firm attitude, he still made concessions, said.

"Even if the Ministry of Household Revenue is not abundant and the expenditure is insufficient, as the minister said in the court, some preliminary preparations can always be started."

"Shen Shangshu also said just now that when the mutual market starts, the pressure on the household department will be a little lighter. After this hard time, after the summer tax and autumn grain collection next year, the household department will have money and food, and then officially start the construction of Jiubian Not too late."

This is tantamount to acknowledging the opinion of the Ministry of Accounts that the Ministry of Finance should postpone it.

However, what Yu Qian means is that even if it is postponed, it will be officially launched next year, and it cannot be delayed forever.

However, Shen Yi was obviously not satisfied with this concession.

But this time, he seemed a little hesitant, glanced at the emperor, and saw that the ancestor didn't say a word.

Shen Shangshu gritted his teeth and decided to reveal the bottom completely, said.

"Yu Shaobao, the Ministry of Household Affairs really has no way to give an accurate letter on this matter. Except for the construction of the large canal by the Ministry of Industry, the projects in various places are basically at a standstill."

"However, it should be noted that there are a lot of projects that need to be done all the time. Holding them down for a long time is not an option. There are many places where the imperial court needs money, and it is necessary to prepare for disasters and keep some money and food for backup."

"As Yu Shaobao said, if there are no natural disasters next year, the people will have a good harvest, the summer tax and autumn grain can be collected successfully, and the Ministry of Household Affairs can indeed relax a little bit, but it is still difficult to support such a large project as Jiubian."

"Nine borders are important tasks. Once you start, you must continue to invest in silver taels. Even so, it is difficult to achieve results without a few years of work."

"If according to what Yu Shaobao said, the construction of the Nine Sides will start next year, then in the next few years, all the projects of the imperial court will still be at a standstill. Support border defense."

"Even if the Ministry of Household Affairs agrees, doesn't Shaobao need to worry about the public opinion and negative impact it will cause?"

　Happy Mid-Autumn Festival~~~
　　
　
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