Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 498 Financial Mitigation
Summoning Zheng Zhilong, setting up Ryukyu Town, promoting him as a general officer, establishing the Han League, and asking Zheng Sen to go to Beijing to accompany the prince to read, was just a deal made by Emperor Chongzhen.

Daming at this stage does not have the strength to open up to the outside world.

Daming's sea power is too bad, too weak.

Being able to maintain the pan-Liaodong strategy and ensure the stability of Fujian is considered very good.

However, with the deepening of Tianjin's open sea trade, the number of European countries that go north to trade will inevitably increase over time.

If the overseas forces in the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, England and other countries were to figure out the strength of Daming at sea, then this group of barbarians in the appearance of gentlemen would definitely open their bloody mouths and bite Daming fiercely.

Closed doors are dead.

Opening up the sea and doing business is a living thing.

Emperor Chongzhen had to plan ahead, think of strategies to solve these problems first, and grab the time. This is what all fields of the Ming Dynasty should do.

New Deal, Anti-insurgency, Taxation, Technology, New Learning, Army, Navy...

Many aspects that can be thought of alone need a stable order to allow Emperor Chongzhen to gradually plan reforms, especially Tianjin's opening of the sea, which also involves customs taxation, economic development, food supply, productivity improvement, etc. This matter Do it anyway.

So this guy Zheng Zhilong was picked up by Emperor Chongzhen to take the place of Daming's unorganized navy first, and use his monstrous wealth to guard the southern gate of Daming.

As for how the power under Zheng Zhilong's command will expand in the future, we will see later. Emperor Chongzhen didn't feel that his personal strength could resist the Ming Dynasty after the reform.

Only with a vigilant heart can we forge ahead.

From the moment Zheng Zhilong suppressed his inner joy and stepped out of Qianqing Palace, without his knowledge, he became the whetstone of the Ming Navy.

Zheng Zhilong's entry and departure did not have any impact in the capital. After all, the civil and military officials in the court did not know this unknown person at all.

However, after Zheng Zhilong went to Tianjin, the naval forces led by Zheng Zhifeng will be added to Liaoxi's command, and there will be different changes.

"My lord, Mr. Bi Ge is asking to see you."

Wang Chengen lowered his head and walked into the hall to tell the truth.

"Xuan."

Emperor Chongzhen said concisely.

As the situation gradually unfolded, Emperor Chongzhen became more and more busy. Although most of the government affairs were sent to the cabinet, Emperor Chongzhen focused on those plans that he valued.

But even so, it is still very busy.

"Chen... Bi Ziyan, pay homage to His Majesty!"

"Excuse me."

Emperor Chongzhen put down his imperial pen, and saw that Bi Ziyan's face was full of unconcealable excitement and joy, and his brows were raised slightly.

"Bi Qing, why are you here to see me?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this audience is to inform the Ministry of Households of the Ministry of Taxation, Customs and other matters. Judging from the current situation under control, the treasury will collect more than 400 million taels of silver this year."

As he said that, Bi Ziyan held up the memorabilia he was holding, Wang Chengen quickly stepped forward when he saw this, took the memorabilia, and presented it to the imperial court.

"More than 400 million taels of silver?"

Emperor Chongzhen was taken aback for a moment, took the memorial, and read it carefully.

"That's right!"

Bi Ziyan couldn't hide his excitement and said: "The opening of the customs in Zhangjiakou and the addition of the National Tax Office by the Ministry of Households have made good progress, especially the customs in Zhangjiakou.

Since the re-opening of the clear gate and the establishment of the Thirteen Banks, the number of merchants gathering here has increased, and the tea, silk, salt and other items sold are large-scale.

Tumed, Chahar, Karaqin and other prairie forces have all achieved mutual market results, and there are even a lot of trade exchanges on the Hetao side..."

Listening to what Bi Ziyan said, Emperor Chongzhen smiled even more. It is very necessary for the grassland forces of the nomads to supplement their daily needs with the outside world.

Especially tea and silk, which have always been the most needed by the grassland tribes. The former is for health, and the latter is for faith.

In order to blockade and sanction the establishment of captive forces, the Wanli Dynasty simply closed Quguan and Mashi, which not only caused Daming to lose an important source of income, but also caused the towns in northern Xinjiang to be invaded by grasslands.

And Fan Yongdou, a group of traitors and lackeys, took this opportunity to make a fortune for the country, so that Jianlu was not only not sanctioned, but also asked Daming to increase a lot of expenses.

"Policies are never wrong, what is wrong is people, methods and methods."

Emperor Chongzhen closed the memorial, looked at Bi Ziyan and said: "According to the current trend, the memorial of the Ministry of Household Affairs states that this year's income will increase by more than 400 million taels of silver.

There is indeed no problem.

But Bi Qing, you have to pay special attention to one thing. There must be more supervision on the customs, so as to avoid the export of contraband such as iron materials, firearms and gunpowder.

Of course, on the factory guard side, I will also arrange manpower to conduct secret inspections.

For the eight thieves headed by the Fan family, such abominable things must never happen again, otherwise Daming reopens the gate, and it will be a threat to the tiger. "

"Your Majesty is wise."

Bi Ziyan bowed in response: "The Ministry of Household Affairs has clarified some new regulations for the supervision of the customs, and will even participate in the supervision together with the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

If a good policy is to be followed from beginning to end, the imperial court cannot relax its vigilance.

Just like the military aircraft department, abolishing a group of Jingwei, although it caused a lot of criticism in the court, but in the eyes of the minister, this is a good strategy for benefiting the people and the country.

The key lies in how to do it. "

Emperor Chongzhen showed a gratified smile. Some of the reforms he promoted were recognized by ministers like Bi Ziyan in his heart, which meant that he was on the right path.

What Daming can never get around is financial problems.

At present, there is plenty of money in domestic money, but it is not the treasury after all.

"well said."

Emperor Chongzhen praised: "With Bi Qing sitting in the household department and acting as a good financial steward for me, I feel very relieved.

The current national government's revenue and expenditure are still unbalanced, and there are even many gaps.

But now there are good changes. At least the national inventory of silver has increased, and the first batch of war bonds, even if they really expire, can be effectively resolved by the Ministry of Accounts. "

For Emperor Chongzhen, what he has to do now is to put the pressure of financial problems on the shoulders of the officials instead of carrying them on his own.

Carry it alone.

Many people carry it.

These are two completely different concepts and results.

At least in this way, when implementing some new policies, the resistance encountered will not be as great as before.

Continuous infiltration and subtle reforms are far more effective than vigorous reforms. After all, vested interests are in the hands, and no matter who it is, they are not willing to give up easily.

This conversation with Bi Ziyan allowed Emperor Chongzhen to see the gradual improvement of Ming's finances. This is far more practical than winning a battle on the battlefield!

(End of this chapter)