Almighty Nongmen Phoenix

Chapter 652; 2000 million taels

As Emperor Hongwen's voice fell, two guards in front of the palace walked in from the outside, and immediately put Yan Zuo under arrest.

This scene made many of the officials who targeted Lu Yaoyao feel uneasy.

At this moment, even a blind person can see that Emperor Hongwen defended Lu Yaoyao.

His Majesty believed in her and respected her decision. They had to think carefully if they wanted to continue targeting Lu Yaoyao.

Yan Zuo, a third-rank official, was kicked off on the spot, which shows his strength.

"Princess Wanfu, calm down."

"They, maybe they have their own selfish motives, but there is still Dong Zhou thinking about it."

The scene was silent for a while, but it was Wen Songtao who stood up and broke the silence.

As for him, Lu Yaoyao naturally couldn't go against him, instead he nodded with a very polite smile; "You are right, but it's still the same sentence, things belong to me, why should I give them away for nothing?"

"What are you talking about for the good of Dongzhou? Isn't the only thing Dongzhou lacks is bombs? There are so many things that are needed, and I have never seen them all donate."

"The princess is very right. Just before you came, an adult suggested that the imperial court buy bomb making methods from you. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao laughed and said, "That's right, if you want something, you have to look like you want it."

"What to contribute to Dongzhou, what is necessary, I, Lu Yaoyao, have done a lot for Dongzhou, it is impossible to ask me to pay alone, right?"

"Wouldn't it be over if I said that just now?"

"Then Wen Xiang, how much does the imperial court plan to pay for it?"

Seeing her let go, all the ministers who wanted to know how to make the bomb became active again.

However, Emperor Hongwen on the high platform was somewhat puzzled.

He still remembered what Wen Xiang had said to him, that Lu Yaoyao didn't intend to give this thing up, and he also analyzed the powerful relationship in it.

Although he felt that Lu Yaoyao's thoughts were a bit unfounded, but it was undeniable that it was normal for her to have such worries.

How could it be that Lu Yaoyao, who made it clear that he would not hand over his attitude, actually agreed to the imperial court's purchase at this very moment?
Could it be that he saw so many ministers coveting, so he knew he couldn't keep it, so he handed it over in another way?
Even though he thought so, he was very happy in his heart. Firstly, he stood by Lu Yaoyao's side today and showed his trust. Lu Yaoyao never felt dissatisfied.

Secondly, this bomb is indeed a good thing. If it can be given to the court, it will definitely be considered a great thing.

Of course, if Lu Yaoyao didn't want to, he wouldn't feel anything, anyway, Lu Yaoyao had it in his hands, and when he needed it, I believe she would be very happy to give him some.

For him, whether Lu Yaoyao handed it over or not, actually didn't have that big of an impact.

Just as his heart was turning, Shangshu from the Ministry of Industry and Engineering stood up.

First, he bowed his hands politely at Lu Yaoyao; "Princess Wanfu, our Ministry of Industry is willing to pay 5 taels of silver for the method of making bombs, and I hope the princess will think about it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the minister of the Ministry of War beside him also stood up and doubled the price as soon as he opened his mouth.

The bomb is a good thing. No matter which department it falls in, it will receive strong support from the imperial court in the future, and it will be a good deal with many benefits and no loss.

"Don't think about it, I don't agree."

"My lords, do you think I'm young and fooling me?"

Lu Yaoyao smiled, and then turned to look at the Minister of the Household Department and asked, "Master the Minister of the Household Department, the princess has something to ask you, and please tell me frankly."

"The princess is polite, but you just say it's okay."

"Just last year, how much money was spent on the war?"

Hearing this, Hubu Shangshu was taken aback, not understanding why she asked this politely, can this thing be said casually outside?
Seeing his hesitation, Emperor Hongwen said, "But it doesn't matter."

Received the emperor's greeting, and the Minister of the Household Department did not hide his hand; "The war last year was not up compared to previous years, so it was not less expensive, and the Dan also cost about 320 million taels."

Wars are fought with money. Dongzhou's tax revenue is not low every year, but the annual expenditure on military supplies is also very large.

After all, the border is not peaceful.

"Then you all have seen the power of the bomb, do you think this thing can deter the other three countries?"

Is that even a question?
Everyone nodded in unison, and even the powerful Nanjiang retreated dozens of miles in fright, which is enough to see how deterrent this thing is.

It can be said that as long as Dongzhou releases the news, the Three Kingdoms will not dare to show their teeth to Dongzhou for at least five or six years, let alone ten years.

"According to current inferences, at least five years can be guaranteed to ensure the stability of Dongzhou's border. It is even said that if they have not found a way to restrain themselves, they may not dare to take any action against Dongzhou for ten or twenty years."

It was Dong Xiang who spoke at this time.

"It is true that, as Minister of the Household Department said, last year alone spent as much as 320 million taels on war."

"And Dong Xiang also said that at least five years can be guaranteed to ensure the stability of the border."

Having said that, Lu Yaoyao turned to look at the ministers of the Ministry of Industry and the Minister of War, and smiled mockingly.

"You two adults, one of you will offer 5 taels and the other 10 taels. Are you kidding me?"

Many people followed her statement and thought, yes, this thing is too deceitful.

It is 320 million taels a year, and according to the Minister of the Household Department, the situation last year was relatively good.

If it is placed in some bad years, wouldn't it cost four to five million taels?
And this bomb can guarantee the stability of the border for at least five years, and they don't doubt it at all, and even some generals feel that Dong Xiang's words are conservative.

If it is aimed at southern Xinjiang this time, if the bomb is doing a great job, I am afraid that it will at least ensure the stability of the border for ten years.

Based on 320 million taels a year, that would be 600 million taels in five years.

These two guys actually wanted to buy it with 5 taels and 10 taels. What is the difference between this and a robbery?It's a little too insulting to even grab it.

"I'm too lazy to talk nonsense with you. It's a cold day, and I have tossed back and forth for this bomb several times."

"In this way, for 2000 million taels, the imperial court will give the money if it wants it. If it can't be paid, then don't mention this matter."

As soon as this statement came out, the audience was in an uproar.

2000 million taels?

Dongzhou's annual tax is only 500 million to 600 million. A bomb costs Dongzhou's income for three or four years, which is too expensive.

"Your Majesty, the treasury doesn't have that much money, let alone 2000 million taels, even if it's 20 taels, the treasury can't get it out now."

Hubu Shangshu immediately began to cry poorly, and did not give these guys any chance.

Just kidding, 2000 million taels, that means the household department has no income for three or four years, and the household department has no income. Will the money from other departments still be paid?He didn't expect to be annoyed to death by those guys.

(End of this chapter)