No matter how much you Xu Da posted, your surname is not Zhu. As for using the money from the treasury as a favor to the old Zhu's family?
Even in the ranks of hundreds of officials, some people chuckled with disdain.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the old brother and wondered, "Tiande, why did you say that?"
Xu Da saluted respectfully, ignored everyone's stares, and said to himself, "Your Majesty, I think that the treasury can only allocate more money to the princes, because this money is not only for the princes and kings, but also for the generals. "
"When the Ming Dynasty divided the vassals and established the country, most of the princes and kings were in the border areas of the Central Plains, such as His Royal Highness King Yan, who wanted to defend the Tartars in the north. If the money is gone, where will the salaries of the border soldiers come from? They can't let people go hungry Let's fight."
"Besides..." A trace of fear flashed in Xu Da's eyes,
"Besides what?" Zhu Yuanzhang unconsciously leaned forward.
Xu Da took a breath and said seriously: "Besides, the frontier soldiers are brave and arrogant. If the money and silver are not in place, the soldiers will become bandits..."
"They dare!"
Zhu Yuanzhang yelled angrily, and stood up suddenly, full of murderous aura, but after standing for a while, Lao Zhu sat down again.
Although he didn't want to admit it, what Xu Da said was true.
Li Wenzhong, Xu Sima, Zhu Di, Ping An and others looked at each other, and they all saw the fear in each other's eyes.
If the money and food are not in place, the frontier soldiers will mutiny, and the consequences will be disastrous.
And because Xu Da didn't say something thoroughly in the court, and he just went to the end,
From the uprising at the end of the Yuan Dynasty to the present, wars have been fought every year, and the treasury has been wiped out long ago. More importantly, where did so many soldiers come to fight.
That's why Liu Xiu's method of treating [-]% of the wounded soldiers is so shocking.
What about the young and middle-aged soldiers that the military government does not have reserves?Only those bandits and powerful rangers can be incorporated into the frontier soldiers.
Although this move is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, it is also better than the situation without soldiers guarding the border.
Most of Yan Wang Zhu Di's subordinates are such bandits.
Such bandit soldiers are powerful in fighting, but there is a problem. They have no concept of Da Ming and Da Yuan in their minds. They will sacrifice their lives to whoever gives them a bite of food. If Da Ming feeds them with delicious food, they can kill Yuan dogs. ,
If one day Daming has no money to support them, they will become rebels without hesitation,
patriotic?Love Daming?
Joke, can this be eaten?
Moreover, if there are smart people in Beiyuan who can use this group of rebels and the two sides cooperate to attack Daming, Daming, which is already adrift in wind and rain, will collapse in an instant.
After Baiguan figured this out, he took a breath and looked at Xu Da with more respect.
When the big guys were studying their own jobs, Xu Da had already set his sights on the overall situation.
That's right, this money is not only for the princes, but also for raising soldiers and officials!
If the frontier soldiers rebelled, instead of waiting for the royal family to bankrupt the national treasury ten years later, it would only take half a year for the chaos.
Long-term pain, short-term pain, everyone is still clear.
As soon as Xu Da said this, everyone gave up the idea of cutting off the royal family's salary for a while.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned,
The old brother is right, there is no way to cut the salaries of the princes, and the salaries of the princes and princesses are in other words to subsidize the vassal states. If Guo Heng's method is followed, regardless of the expenses of the princes and princes, the salaries of the princes and princes will also have to be doubled .
Otherwise, it will be really difficult to meet local expenses.
Zhu Yuanzhang said quietly: "When I was begging for food, I didn't think money was so important. On the contrary, now I really understand a sentence, what is a penny hard to die a hero."
Guo Heng showed a ruthless look, pouted his neck and said, "Your Majesty, I have another plan."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? You still have a way?"
Even little Zhu knew that Guo Heng was a corrupt official, how could Old Zhu not know, but Old Zhu just pretended not to know.
Prince Zhu Biao was a little surprised. He didn't expect Guo Heng to have two brushes. He really underestimated him before.
Guo Heng nodded, Fu Ren, Minister of the Household Department subconsciously looked at his father Fu Youde, he probably guessed what kind of bad idea this subordinate came up with.
Fu Youde understood, and just about to open his mouth to interrupt, Guo Heng said very quickly, "The Liu family is a big family in Shuntian Prefecture. It is rumored that they did business in Jianghuai during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There are quite a few households, Your Majesty might as well kill chickens to make an example to monkeys, take the wealth of the Liu family, and then force the rest of the rich merchants to confess."
Zhu Di looked at Guo Heng viciously, and cursed, "What a fucking bad idea!"
No wonder Zhu Di is not angry, Zhu Di is optimistic about Liu Xiu and Liu's family, but Guo Heng wants to kill Liu's family directly, isn't this just antagonizing my fourth son?
Moreover, the Liu family is a wealthy businessman in Shuntian Prefecture, and Shuntian Prefecture is the territory of the fourth son. The local economy must be driven by the Liu family. The commercial tax paid by the Liu family accounts for a large part of Yandi's tax revenue, and the Liu family directly confiscated it. Then what will I, King Yan, earn in the future?
You are taking my job to the emperor!
Even if Zhu Di was usually moody and indifferent, he was in a hurry at this time.
The second, third, and fifth children also looked unhappy.
Guo Heng's strategy is not only to suck up King Yan, but according to his wishes, he is not going to let the wealthy households from all over the place go. These are the sweet pastries in the hands of the princes.
Isn't it nonsense to fully charge the treasury? !
The place is useless?
Zhu Yuanzhang looked deeply at Guo Heng, and Guo Heng looked like he would die for the country,
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang looking at him, Guo Heng straightened his waist, "Your Majesty, I know that I have offended many people, but for the sake of Ming Dynasty, I am willing to be this sinner!"
Chapter 38 Both Zhu Biao and Zhu Di Want Liu Xiu?
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally took Guo Heng's opinion as fart.
If it is true that all the rich people in the local area are confiscated, let alone others, just my own group of children will not accept it.
Besides, how can a father steal food from a child? (Except for the second child, Zhu Xi.)
A few years ago, Lao Zhu copied a wealthy businessman from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, named Shen Wansan, whose family property was fully worth the three-year tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty!
In a fit of anger, Lao Zhu sent Shen Wansan to Yunnan directly. It is not known whether he is alive or dead.
Old Zhu originally thought that Shen Wansan's family wealth was earned by stealing, rape and playing tricks. If Shen Wansan was killed, the people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang would naturally benefit.
However, according to the local financial reports submitted, after Shen Wansan was gone, Jiangsu and Zhejiang’s finances were no longer good, and the common people were not richer. Lao Zhu really couldn’t figure out why, but he no longer dared to touch rich businessmen casually.
Besides, Lao Zhu has found a way to get richer,
Kill corrupt officials.
No matter how rich a businessman can make money, he earns it penny by penny. Besides, there are very few big businessmen. How can corrupt officials make money fast?
A random local official can find out the family property that makes Lao Zhu frightened,
It can be seen how rampant corruption was in the early Ming Dynasty.
Raising this group of corrupt officials first is like raising pigs, and then killing them all when they are fattened. This is the way Lao Zhu makes money now.
Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and looked at Guo Heng. Guo Heng didn't know that he had become a big fat sheep in the eyes of Lao Zhu.
Xu Da glanced at it, and already regarded Guo Heng as a dead person in his heart.
However, there is still one thing that Lao Zhu has not figured out for the time being. Why Guo Heng wanted to kill the Liu family even if he offended all the princes? He has such a big enmity with the Liu family?
It seems that after going down, Jin Yiwei has to check carefully.
Seeing all the officials and princes looking at him eagerly, Zhu Yuanzhang remembered that he hadn't made a statement yet, coughed lightly, and then laughed, "I haven't forgotten why the Song Dynasty died. I moved all the local money to the central government. The place is empty, so it’s okay? You can’t do this.”
The princes excitedly said: "Father is wise."
Guo Heng did not show any dissatisfaction, and quietly withdrew.
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand, stopped Guo Heng in mid-air, and said approvingly, "I was mistaken. Guo Shilang is a good official who speaks directly when he has something to say, and is able to offer witty advice! Fu Ren, you are a worthy minister of the household department!" It’s really good, there are a lot of talents under him, they should be rewarded!”
Guo Heng was ecstatic when he heard the words, and said loudly, "It's my honor to be able to solve your majesty's worries and problems."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed three times, looked at Zhu Biao, and pointed at Guo Heng, "Son, isn't this minister a good one?"
Prince Zhu Biao said flatly: "It's not bad."
When Guo Heng heard this, he felt even happier. To be praised by Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu, wouldn't he take off immediately? !
Zhu Biao lowered his head and already understood what Lao Zhu meant.
It's almost time to kill the pig.
Zhu Yuanzhang paused, looked at the officials again, and lamented: "My children's salaries will not go, and it won't go if they don't. In the end, they are still short of money. If you are good at it, tell me, is there any way to make money?"
Li Shanchang came out after hearing the news, and saw that he had a white face and long beard, and he had a good-looking appearance. He was a handsome old man. If this was broadcast live on Douyin, it would get millions of fans at least.
"Your Majesty, I think we should focus on agriculture."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement, "In the summer of Huaxia, agriculture is the foundation. Agriculture makes the people richer, and there are more taxpayers. The Ming Dynasty will naturally become rich. What can you do?"
Li Shanchang saluted respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty is right. I feel that the system of garrisoning land can be implemented, so that all the people can enter the military mansion, fight in wartime, and farm in leisure time. Military and agricultural achievements can be exchanged for titles."
The eyes of all the officials lit up when they heard the words, this method is really good, it not only ensures the source of soldiers but also does not delay farming.
Zhu Yuanzhang was happy to hear that, and couldn't help but praised, "As expected of my minister, there is still something in my stomach! But, there is a problem, you have to make sure that every farmer has a field. As far as I know, just Ying Tian Mansion has so little land and so many people, what should some people do if they can’t get all the land?”
Zhu Yuanzhang hit the nail on the head with his words, and there was a commotion in the court.
"Yes, His Majesty said so!"
"The fields are not enough at all. If there is no land, what is it called farming?"
"Oh, it's unrealistic to actually do it!"
"It's not easy to do..."
Li Shanchang was also taken aback by the question, his white face turned red instantly, and he whispered, "This... I haven't figured it out yet..."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, expressing that he didn't care, "It's good to think of this. It doesn't matter."
Then, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the ministers, his face turned cold, "That is to say, no one of you can solve the problem that this kid Liu Xiu asked?"
The officials look at me and I look at you, speechless for a moment.
No wonder everyone is so useless, it is really the matter of the court making money, which has never been fully done in all dynasties.
Think about how many years the Han Dynasty, there will be a prosperous age of culture and prosperity, and the Tang Dynasty will have the rule of Zhenguan and Kaiyuan. Most of the time, the government has no money and the people suffer.
Moreover, Lao Zhufei has to support the royal family, which is also a dead end.
This situation cannot be broken or established, unless it is like the old Si Jingnan who directly smashed all the pots and pans before, there is a way to survive.
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