I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 547 Is this what it feels like to be rich?
When Jiajing finished speaking, Yan Song and Xu Jie's breathing became rapid unconsciously.

Immediately, when Yan Song organized the words in his mind and was about to stand up, he saw Xu Jie standing up first and making a confident suggestion to Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, I think we can distribute the 36 acres of land equally to the local people who have no land, just like what the imperial court implemented in Fujian."

Seeing this, Yan Song glanced at Xu Jie calmly and couldn't help but grit his teeth and secretly resented it.

"This damned Xu Jie, I obviously planned to make this suggestion to His Majesty, but it's a pity that he took the lead!"

Sure enough, after hearing Xu Jie's proposal, Jiajing's eyes flashed with an inexplicable look, nodded, and then spoke.

"What Mr. Xu Ge said makes sense. I also think it's time to distribute this part of the land to the local people who have no land!"

When Jiajing said this, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie, and asked in an unhurried manner.

"I remember when Mr. Xu Ge sent people to Fujian to distribute the land obtained from the wealthy families equally to the local people who had no land, right?"

When Xu Jie heard what Jiajing said, he couldn't help but lower his head and immediately said modestly.

"All of this is your Majesty's credit. Without your strong support, I'm afraid..."

Before Xu Jie finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Jiajing: "Xu Jie, you don't have to be humble. I see all these things. You did a great job!"

When Jiajing said this, he paused for a moment and then gave instructions.

"It is precisely because of this that I plan to leave this matter to you, and Qin Xujie will be responsible for the distribution of these 36 acres of land!"

"Xu Jie, what do you think?"

After Jiajing finished his instructions, he turned his eyes to Xu Jie and waited for his answer.

At this moment, Xu Jie was already in a sluggish state. What he didn't expect was that the emperor would hand over such an important task to him without saying a word.

If this matter can be done well, it will be a great achievement, and my weight in His Majesty's heart will be greatly improved!

After thinking about it for a long time, Xu Jie came back to his senses, knelt on the ground with a thump, and responded in a deep voice.

"As ordered, Your Majesty, I will definitely handle this matter well. If anything goes wrong in the process, please ask me for fault!"

Jiajing was very satisfied with Xu Jie's answer, nodded slightly, and immediately responded.

"Well, get up, Xu Jie, I'm waiting for your good news!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that Jiajing had made the final decision to let Xu Jie come to take charge of the distribution of the 36 acres of land, Yan Song had no choice but to hold his nose and admit it, even though he felt extremely unwilling to do so.

At this moment, Jiajing's voice sounded again: "Okay, now that this matter has been settled, let's talk about how to spend these 8000 million taels of silver!"

After hearing this, Yan Song and Xu Jie immediately became 12 times more alert, holding their breath and concentrating, not daring to miss a word.

Jiajing glanced at Yan Song and Xu Jie respectively, and then said slowly.

"I plan to take 500 million taels of silver out of it to recruit craftsmen and speed up the research on steam engines!"

"In addition, the Ordnance Department also needs to increase investment. After all, in the last battle with the Tatars, the new weapons manufactured by the Ordnance Department have proven their value. The research and development of the new weapons has a longer shooting range. The farther, faster reloading, and more powerful firecrackers are the next goal!"

"In addition, with the further development of sea trade, more and more places need to use the navy. Whether it is merchant ships to protect trade or to deal with pirates at sea, I plan to build another navy. What do you think? ?”

After Jiajing's words fell, Yan Song and Xu Jie couldn't help but fell into silence, and Xu Jie on the side began to calculate in his mind how much money Jiajing's proposal would cost.

"Five million taels of silver are used to recruit craftsmen to develop steam engines. The Ordnance Department will have to invest at least 500 to 600 million taels to develop new weapons. Building another navy will cost 800 million taels, and there are currently three The navy is under construction!"

Soon, Xu Jie came to the conclusion that the emperor spent nearly 2000 million taels with a wave of his hand!
"Is this what it feels like to be rich?" Xu Jie thought, then came to his senses and agreed to Jiajing's idea without any delay.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, once the 8000 million taels of silver are delivered to the capital, the Ministry of Revenue will allocate the money immediately!"

After Xu Jie, Yan Song on the side also reacted and followed closely.

"My Majesty, I think so too!"

When Jiajing saw Yan Song and Xu Jie agreeing so readily, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

But then, Yan Song and Xu Jie looked at each other, and then quickly looked away. After Yan Song organized the words in his mind, he mustered up the courage to propose to Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, summer will be here in a month or two, and precipitation will inevitably increase. The old dams built in previous years lack repairs. Under the heavy rain, if you are not careful, they will fall. There is a risk of the embankment bursting!”

"And once this happens, it will be the local people who will suffer!"

"Therefore, Wei Chen proposes to repair the old dykes that have not been maintained for a long time a few years ago. In addition, it is time for the dykes on the banks of the Yellow River to be reinforced!"

When Yan Song finished speaking, Xu Jie on the side also followed suit.

"Yes, Your Majesty, what Mr. Yan Ge said makes sense. This can be taken as a precaution. When the dam collapses, it will be too late!"

After Yan Song and Xu Jie finished explaining their views, they knelt down on the ground in unison, anxiously waiting for Jiajing's decision.

After Jiajing heard what Yan Song and Xu Jie said, an inexplicable smile suddenly appeared on his face. He glanced at Yan Song and Xu Jie respectively and said silently to himself.

"Huh, no wonder you two didn't dare to raise any objections to these measures of mine before. It turns out you are waiting for me here!"

After thinking about it for a moment, Jiajing came back to his senses. After pondering for a moment, he gave the order in a leisurely manner.

"The suggestions you two put forward are very good. It's time for repairs on those dams. I approve this proposal!"

When Jiajing said this, he turned his gaze to Xu Jie and continued to add.

"Xu Jie, when you come down later, you two will discuss carefully how much money it will cost. After the discussion is completed, the Ministry of Revenue will make a report and send it directly to the Supervisor of Ceremonies for approval! "

Yan Song and Xu Jie, who were kneeling on the ground, had a look of shock on their faces after listening to Jiajing's instructions.

Immediately, the two people came to their senses, bowed three times on the ground respectfully, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is wise, I am willing to do my best for His Majesty, and I will die!"

At this moment, in the hearts of Yan Song and Xu Jie, their gratitude to Jiajing could not be greater. After all, while His Majesty took the big head, he also did not forget to give them a share of the pie!

Jiajing took in the grateful expressions on the faces of Yan Song and Xu Jie, and could not help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, saying to himself.

"After you take the money, do a good job for me. Anyway, in the final analysis, you are just keeping it for me temporarily!"

Jiajing thought so, and immediately came back to his senses, and after coughing twice, he opened his mouth and said.

"In addition, I don't want what happened when He Dao policed ​​Li Xuan to happen again. Do you understand?"

When Yan Song and Xu Jie, who were kneeling on the ground, heard Jiajing's words, they immediately looked stern and responded respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

In their view, this was Jiajing's disguised warning to himself that it was OK to get money from it, but the quality and quantity must be maintained.

If there is a problem with the dam to be built in a short period of time, then the two of them will have to bear the wrath of the emperor!
(End of this chapter)