There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

After staying in Xi'an for a few days, it was the end of the twelfth year of Chongzhen, and the third New Year after Lin Feng's time travel was about to arrive.

Lin Feng had already moved into the original Prince Qin's Mansion at this time, which of course had been changed to the new Zhenminghou Mansion.

All facilities in Prince Qin's palace are complete, and the renovation of the harem compound is very simple. It took two or three days to clean up and you can move in.

It is a little more troublesome to transform the front hall into the Governor's Palace. The main thing is to change the original main hall into a meeting hall where people can sit together to discuss issues. It will take a while, but the rest is almost there.

The first batch of officials who moved south to the Governor's Mansion have also arrived at the office. This also amazed the demoted officials in Xi'an. The efficiency of the Zhenming Army was so fast.

Lin Feng first read the Zhenming Group's annual revenue report sent by Lin Jiakang in his public room.

In the twelfth year of Chongzhen, as the territory occupied by the Zhenming Army expanded, Zhenming Group expanded rapidly, and its fourth-quarter profits reached a new high.

Among them, the fastest growing one is Li's grain and oil. After all, people don't have to consume other grains and oil. They must buy grain and oil, and Guang Zhenmingjun's own order is a huge business.

In the fourth quarter, Li's Cereals and Oils achieved revenue of more than 120 million taels and profit of 24 taels.

The thermal insulation industry of Dachui Iron Art and Grassland Trading achieved sales of 20 taels and a profit of about 8 taels.

The agricultural markets and commercial street projects developed by Zhenming Real Estate and Li's Construction were very successful, achieving a revenue of 15 taels and a profit of about 5 taels.

Zhenming Chemical achieved revenue of 10 taels and profit of about 6 taels. Zhenming Mining sold about 8 taels of minerals, which was basically pure profit.

The total loan amount of Zhenming Bank has reached more than 15 taels, and the profits have remained stable, which are mainly used for the daily operating expenses of the group.

In summary, the group achieved profit income of nearly 45 taels in the fourth quarter. Excluding about 36% of the bonuses and operating expenses issued by each shop, a total of 12 taels of silver can be provided to the Governor's Mansion, which is about taels per month.

This amount has doubled compared to the first quarter at the beginning of the year, which can greatly alleviate the financial pressure of Zhenming Army.

After Lin Feng read it, he instructed Lin Jiakang to give 0.2% of the group's shares to generals above the division commander level and senior officials above the prefect level in the civil affairs system as usual, and to other brigade generals and prefecture and county officials to give small amounts to Zhenming after they have completed their duties for one year. shares in real estate.

The other is to use 2 taels of profit to distribute dividends to shareholders. Even shareholders who hold only 0.1% of the group's shares can receive a dividend of 20 taels, which is equivalent to the annual income of ordinary people.

This is why Lin Feng considers that only by allowing the group's shareholders, especially the top brass of the Zhenming Army, to receive tangible benefits can they cherish the group's hard-earned shares more and not easily commit rebellion or corruption.

"Master Hou, it turns out that Li Xiongzhen, the vice chairman of the Zhenming Group's board of directors, went to Luoyang, and Li Wanxiang died in Datong. Now that the group has many affairs, it is recommended that an additional vice chairman be appointed to handle the daily affairs of the group." Lin Jiakang suggested.

After listening to this, Lin Feng pondered for a while. Zhenming Group's current annual profit can reach nearly two million taels, which is equivalent to the fiscal revenue of a country. It really needs to strengthen its management.

Li Wanxiang died in the line of duty, and his son Li Fei could have been considered to succeed the vice president. However, the Zhenming Group is too large. If he gains a firm foothold and supports his sister Li Rushi's heirs, it may pose a threat to the future heir apparent.

So after thinking about it, Lin Feng said to Lin Jiakang: "I nominate Li Changji, the shopkeeper of Zhenming Chemical, and Fang Dashan from the group guard team as vice presidents.

Among them, Li Wanji is in charge of operating affairs, and Li Dashan is in charge of group protection and supervision. You made the appointment after consulting the members of the shareholders' meeting. "

"Yes!" Lin Jiakang replied. Lin Feng occupies more than 76% of the group's shares. Any major matter can be decided with one word, and soliciting opinions is just a formality.

After handling the group's affairs, Lin Feng presided over the last meeting of the year at the Governor's Mansion in a temporary conference hall of the Marquis Mansion, listening to relevant situation reports and arranging year-end and year-end affairs.

"Ieyasu, please first report the overall situation of our Zhenming Army for the past year." Lin Feng first ordered.

Lin Jiakang opened the documents from the Government Affairs Council sent from Jiazhou and reported: "By the end of the year, our Zhenming Army has controlled five prefectures: Jiazhou, Yan'an, Taiyuan, Xi'an and Luoyang City, as well as Baodou, Hequ and Linxian. , Yulin City, Longquan Guancheng and other states and counties, according to the weights and measures determined by the Marquis, the total area exceeds 15 square kilometers, equivalent to the area of ​​the entire Shanxi Chief Secretary.

The total population under our control exceeds nine million. Because we have governed Yan'an Prefecture for a long time, there is a large inflow of people, reaching about three million. Followed by Taiyuan Prefecture and Xi'an Prefecture each have more than 2 million, and the others add up to more than 2 million.

Of course, this is only an approximate number. Except for Yan'an and Jiazhou, where we have completed the household clearing and the compilation of acres, the population number is relatively accurate. In other prefectures and counties, a large number of people have lost their homes or become homeless, so it is difficult to calculate accurate numbers.

In terms of taxation, the tax and commercial tax revenue of Yan'an Prefecture and Jiazhou Prefecture in the second half of the year exceeded 120 million taels. Taiyuan, Luoyang and other scattered counties added up to about 100 million taels, with a total revenue of 220 million taels. The monthly income is about 35 taels if divided equally.

In the second half of the year, we captured several major cities such as Luoyang, Taiyuan, and Xi'an. We also made a balance of about 300 million taels of silver by raiding vassal kings, Shanxi merchants, and large households.

Therefore, our Zhenming Army has an overall financial surplus this year and has sufficient financial resources for subsequent development. "

"Bah bang bang!" After hearing the announcement, everyone clapped happily. The Zhenming Army now has a great business and a wealth that rivals the country. Of course, they were excited after hearing this.

Lin Feng stretched out his hand to signal everyone to stop, and then said: "Our Zhenming Army's territory has a lot of tax revenue, but the cost of raising troops is even greater. Our total military strength now exceeds 14, and our monthly military expenditures are as high as 42 taels. The tax revenue is not enough. .

In the battle at Datong Border, as many as 50 of our soldiers died. The pension alone required more than taels, not counting military merit rewards and so on. So make more money and spend money faster.

Fortunately, we captured some large cities in the second half of the year, and they were all captured without too many casualties. We also confiscated large sums of money from several feudal lords, ensuring that our Zhenming Army had sufficient funds.

But these funds are all one-time. As the territory of our Zhenming Army becomes larger and larger, there will be fewer and fewer large lords who can be inspected in the future. We can't continue to inspect our own territory, right? Therefore, everyone should still practice economy and avoid spending money lavishly. "

"I'll understand later!" everyone in the meeting replied.

"Of course, the achievements this year are important. Everyone has worked hard, and the New Year is coming soon. I decided to use 50 taels from the Governor's Mansion to give everyone year-end bonuses.

振明军那边按照平均每人3两的标准领取赏金，可以区分层级和表现按照5、3、2的档次发放。一共领取42万两。

The remaining 8 taels are given to officials and servants of the civil affairs system, and the specific allocation is determined by the Government Affairs Council. Zhenming Group has also arranged year-end dividends to ensure that everyone has a good year! "Lin Feng announced.

"Long live the Marquis!" Everyone cheered and shouted when they heard that money could be distributed.

"Okay, the Chinese New Year is coming. Governor Feng and your Xi'an Prefecture must ensure a stable supply in the market. Fang Xiaoyu and your Second Mobile Division are responsible for duty during the Chinese New Year. You must remain vigilant to prevent the enemy from attacking during the Chinese New Year." Lin Feng continued. road.

"Yes!" Feng Ziming and Fang Xiaoyu said in unison.

(End of this chapter)