I am the carpenter king

The affairs of the Ministry of Officials were over, and everyone's eyes were on Xu Guangqi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.At the beginning of the year, the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry was not Xu Guangqi, and he is not Xu Guangqi now, he just has a title.The real minister of the Ministry of Industry is Yuan Yingtai, but Yuan Yingtai's inspection of the Yellow River is not over yet, and now all the affairs of the Ministry of Industry are managed by Xu Guangqi.

Everyone is well aware that the total budget at the beginning of the year is 340 million taels, and all departments should save money that can be spent, and not spend anything that can be spent.The imperial court has done too many things like this for so many years, and everyone knows it in their hearts.It is not a day to tighten your belt to live, and it is not the officials' belt that is tightened.

However, no one expected that this year's overspend would be so much, a total of 600 million taels of silver, of which the Ministry of War overspends by 40 taels, and the Ministry of Officials overspends by 220 million taels.However, the expenses of these two parts are approved by Emperor Tianqi, so there is no doubt about it.

However, the overspend of 600 million taels is only 260 million taels here, and there are still 340 million taels that have not been settled.All eyes were on Xu Guangqi. If all the money was spent from the Ministry of Industry, everyone would be relieved.After all, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials has changed, and the account is broken, and Emperor Tianqi can't track him down.

"It seems that the big expenditure is still on the Ministry of Industry, but it seems that the Ministry of Households also has expenses, so let's talk about it!" Emperor Tianqi did not look at Xu Guangqi, but looked at Wu Liangsi who was on the side.Although the Ministry of Households is in charge of the national treasury and nominally in charge of the world's money and food, the expenditure in the six departments is not much.

After hearing what Emperor Tianqi said, everyone's eyes were on Wu Liangsi. Could it be that Emperor Tianqi wanted to attack Wu Liangsi?

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Household Department did not have a budget at the beginning of the year. According to the past practice, the Household Department does not need to participate in the budget. However, the Household Department will overspend every year. Because all the disaster relief funds and food in various places have to be counted to the Household Department. This year, there were a lot of wars in the imperial court. Although Liaodong did not need to allocate money and grain, the household department allocated money and grain for the war in Zunhua, which was equivalent to a total of 50 taels of silver. The fires in the past few days almost burned half of the city of Hangzhou. There should be a file for this matter in the cabinet. The disaster relief cost is about 40 taels. In September, the Yellow River burst, and the disaster relief cost 30 taels. " Wu Liangsi had a calm face, without the slightest sign of worry, and told all his expenses.

Everyone nodded, not afraid that you spent money, as long as you can make it clear, it's nothing.These expenses of the household department are all accountable, and they are all big things, so there is no problem if you think about it.

The household department overspend by 120 million taels.The rest is all the work of the Ministry of Industry, 220 million taels of overspending.It seems that the affairs of the Ministry of Industry are very troublesome, and everyone seems to have nothing to do with it. It is really a lot of money and they don't know where it is spent.

"Your Majesty, the budget of the Ministry of Industry at the beginning of the year was not much, only 40 taels. However, the 40 taels were spent in less than two months. They were used to make artillery and firecrackers. Later, the frontier troops from all over the country asked for the allocation of artillery. The Ministry spent another 100 million taels of casting artillery. Later, the navy in Liaodong was short of ships. Fujian and Zhejiang shipbuilding built ten ships at a cost of 120 million taels. Now the ships have been handed over to Liaodong. This is the overspend of the Ministry of Industry 220 million taels." Xu Guangqi didn't pick up the bill from the Ministry of Industry either, his face was gloomy and terrible, obviously he was not in a good mood.

Everyone felt a little strange, why did Xu Guangqi look so ugly?There is nothing wrong with these expenses, and they are all used in the right place.Officials from the Ministry of Industry cut corners and deducted some money.Or simply reported more money, these are understandable.There are so many of you all, there is nothing strange about it, as long as there is no mistake, these are small sections.

But Emperor Tianqi, who was sitting on the dragon chair, knew it in his heart.Xu Guangqi was so angry for a reason.All the money from the Ministry of Industry was spent on generals and supervisors, but most of the money went into the pockets of officials, and some went into the pockets of side generals.

Cannons and firecrackers are indeed cast, but not to mention the quality, they are simply defective products.Many of them were even discarded cannons, which were cleaned up and returned to the border town.As long as those military officers sign for it, it's done.As for the damage of the artillery, there are many reasons, such as wear and tear in use, and the like.

Not to mention the ships built for Liaodong. Although a ship worth 10,000+ silver is not a good warship, it is still no problem to build a large blessing ship.Using the same method as the firearms, the goods were delivered on time, and the receiving side didn't say anything, and all the money from the court flowed into the pockets of these people.

Xu Guangqi has always suspected that there is something tricky in it. After Yuan Yingtai took office, he also wanted to investigate the Ministry of Industry. Both of them saw the secrets of the Ministry of Industry.This time Xu Guangqi was ordered to take over the general of the Ministry of Industry as a prisoner. Although there was no problem on the books, when he saw the artillery and firearms, he understood in his heart.

Of course, Xu Guangqi couldn't hide the issue of firearms. He was extremely angry, and these people sent these things to the frontier.Now that I think about it, there is also abnormal anger on my face, which is why it looks like it is now.

Looking at the angry Xu Guangqi, Emperor Tianqi smiled, this old man is really sincere.Sighing softly, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "The Ming Dynasty is so big, and there are so many places to spend money, it is understandable to overspend a bit. But dear friends, 600 million taels of silver is not a small amount, you want to There is a lot. This year is like this! When you go back, think about how to spend next year’s money. If you continue to overspend like this, you can weigh it yourself.”

Emperor Tianqi didn't have the slightest expression on his face, and his voice was very peaceful, but these ministers all knew that Emperor Tianqi was serious.No one dared to fool the young emperor, because that would really kill people.

"Your Majesty would like to obey His Majesty's instructions!" Several people saluted Emperor Tianqi and said in a respectful tone.

Nodding in satisfaction, Emperor Tianqi put down the teacup in his hand, and said in a brisk tone: "Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve, and I won't keep you dear ones for a few years, so I will prepare for it! Next year is another new year, I hope that all my lovers will not follow the old path!"

"I'm waiting to leave!" Now that Emperor Tianqi saw off the guests, these ministers were embarrassed to stay longer, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and all retreated with their bodies.

After everyone went out, Emperor Tianqi leaned back in his chair slowly, and sighed softly.All the eunuchs in the hall were there, they all lowered their heads, and no one spoke.

After a long time, Emperor Tianqi rubbed his forehead and said in a deep voice, "Except for Wang Chengen, you all go out!"

"Slave and maid leave!" The eunuchs didn't think there was anything wrong, after all, Wang Chengen had always been by Emperor Tianqi's side.Everyone is used to the original Chen Hong and the current Wang Chengen.

The eunuch who is in charge of the ceremony is Wang An, who is the oldest and has made great achievements in supporting the emperor.I don't fight for anything on weekdays, and I want to be secure in my seat.Some people want to say that Wang An is not good in front of Emperor Tianqi. If it is light, it will be reprimanded, and if it is serious, it will be executed with a stick.Although many people wanted that seat, few really had the ability.

Now the palace is very stable, Chen Hong is in Liaodong, Wang Chengen is by the side of Emperor Tianqi, Wang An is the chief inspector of ceremonies, and the Wei Dynasty is the governor of the East Factory.Several people have their own affairs, but also restrain each other.The relationship between Wang Chengen and Wei Chao is good, and the relationship between Chen Hong and Wang An is also very good.Emperor Tianqi didn't want them to fight, and they didn't have the guts to provoke Longwei of Emperor Tianqi.

Emperor Tianqi might have scruples about the ministers outside, but the eunuchs did not.Emperor Apocalypse did not soften his heart when he killed the eunuch. In their position, naturally he would not make such low-level mistakes.

Walking slowly to Emperor Tianqi's side, Wang Chengen knelt gently on the ground, moved Emperor Tianqi's leg into his arms, and squeezed it one by one.

"Your craftsmanship has improved, you put your heart into it!" Emperor Tianqi closed his eyes and said in a calm tone.

"Your Majesty works day and night on state affairs, so that's all the slaves can do!" Wang Chengen said with a smile, as a matter of course.

Sighing helplessly, Emperor Tianqi fell into deep thought, and after a while, he asked, "Is the money from the supervisor sent?"

"Back to the emperor, here it is! Sixteen houses were confiscated in Jingcha this time, all of which were agreed upon by the cabinet. The total value of the copied items was about 800 million taels of silver, of which 300 million taels were sent to the treasury, and the remaining 500 million taels It was sent to the internal treasury. The silver from Zhangjiakou also arrived last time, including this year’s annual revenue, there are probably more than 1000 million taels of silver in the treasury!” Wang Chengen’s tone was very calm, without the slightest emotion.

After thinking for a while with his eyes closed, Emperor Tianqi asked, "Wang Chengen, how many more do you think I copied?"

Hearing Emperor Tianqi's words, Wang Chengen was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted.Stretching out his hand and pinching it lightly, Wang Chengen said with a smile: "The emperor raised his slaves, how could a slave say such a thing. The emperor did it for the emperor's reason, and those people did go too far. If the emperor doesn't do it, then It's the emperor's benevolence. The slaves are just slaves, these matters are still for the emperor's Sacred Heart to decide."

Taking a deep look at Wang Cheng'en, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Yes, you are a good servant girl, I see you right! Work hard, I will not treat you badly!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! This servant must take good care of you!" Wang Chengen burst into a smile, as if being praised by Emperor Tianqi was the happiest thing.

"Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, and the new year is coming!" Emperor Tianqi muttered to himself with a strange light in his eyes. (to be continued..)