Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 148

260 taels of silver.

This is simply not enough points!

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even want to open his mouth, so he said, "King Yan, you are still in charge of supervising the country. I went to Lingnan this time and collected 800 million taels of tax silver. Now there are 260 million taels left. How do you deal with it? I remind you." Let me tell you, it's only June, and I don't want a penny in this palace. How about this, I don't want more, and I will give you a fraction of 60. After all, tens of thousands of mouths inside and outside the palace are all Waiting for me to support you, 60 is already the minimum."

do not care.

Be it the Ministry of Works or the Ministry of Punishments.

Or the Ministry of Finance...

If you want money, everyone should rely on their ability!
Even if you don’t see me, the emperor, do you still have to steal money with you?

As the saying goes, if you don't become a householder, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are.

Zhu Yuanzhang was used to being the boss. In the past, when he ran out of money, he would just start printing.

Daming banknotes are printed out in a flash, and then there will be money.

But not now.

This trick no longer works.

The Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes have fallen to sixty pieces each time. If they are printed any more, they will become almost useless paper.

Throughout the Ming Dynasty, the currency has expanded to an outrageous level.

The Ministry of Household Affairs has said that if the Ming Dynasty treasure money continues to fall, no one in the entire Ming Dynasty will be able to use it.

This is tantamount to abolishing martial arts.

Once the Ming Dynasty Baochao completely collapses, I don’t know how many people will be completely bankrupt.

At that time, the family will be ruined and the family will be destroyed, which will be even more terrifying than the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

The newly established dynasty of the Ming Dynasty will face its biggest crisis.

So now, Zhu Yuanzhang does not dare to print money.

He could only ask Zhu Xi for it.

But Zhu Ping's money didn't come from the strong wind.

A Lingnan person has borne 800 million yuan in taxes, what else do you want from him?

Ming Dynasty’s current annual income is less than 3000 million taels of silver.

Zhu Fang alone helped the court and managed about a quarter of the work.

This is already the best of benevolence.

It just so happens that now, you, King Yan, are ordered to supervise the country.

So, if there is a gap in the money, let you figure it out on your own!

Zhu Yuanzhang asked for 60 yuan and planned to save money and save money until after this year.

Next year, at least Lingnan will be able to rely on them again.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang knew it in his heart.

The current imperial court's finances are in such a bad state that the only person who can be relied on is Zhu Ping.

But unfortunately, those courtiers still wanted to prevent Zhu Ping from becoming the prince.

Is Zhu Yuanzhang not angry?

He did point to Zhu Biao before, but now that Zhu Biao's health is failing, his thoughts have also shifted to Zhu Xi, but at this time Baiguan is still against him.

That's it!

You have to do it right, I don’t care.

The country's financial difficulties, you people also have to share the worries for you, right?

He doesn't care.

"For other ministries that need money, feel free to discuss it with King Yan. King Yan is now supervising the country. After you have discussed a solution, come back and tell me." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "I am short. The money previously arranged for the Ministry of War will be sent to me immediately. Keep dialing, and the military situation cannot be delayed. Tell the defenders over at Datong that autumn is coming soon, and if Beiyuan dares to come to my Central Plains to harvest grass and valleys at this time, they must not come back!"

What Zhu Yuanzhang can do now is to hold on to the basic base of the Ming Dynasty.

The border is stable, and the border troops are still in his hands, holding it tightly to prevent chaos in the world.

As for the rest, let everyone figure it out together.

Do you really think that this world belongs to Lao Zhu’s family?Don’t those ministers share power?

Zhu Yuanzhang left.

The money was also divided into 60 taels.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang specially asked someone to give all the remaining 200 million silver to Zhu Di.

And they gave it in front of people like Hu Weiyong.

Just telling them... You all saw that the money was given to King Yan.

If you want money, go to him.

Then, Zhu Di was surrounded.

The first person to come to him was Fei Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He said to Zhu Di: "Your Highness, there is a severe drought in Guanzhong this year and the people have been displaced. If the drought has passed, those affected people urgently need funds from the Ministry of Household to purchase grain seeds and farming resources." Farm tools so that they can all return to their hometowns to farm. This is a major matter related to people’s livelihood, so we can’t lose even a penny!”

"Fei Shangshu, how much does it cost?" Zhu Di asked.

"There are a total of thirteen counties in Guanzhong affected by the disaster, and at least 130 million taels are needed!" Fei Zhen said.

200 million, which is more than half.

Zhu Di didn't dare agree.

There were several yamen ministers looking at him next to him!
Their eyes were like those of a wolf looking at a fat sheep.

Zhu Di took the initiative and asked: "Does the Ministry of Punishment also want money?"

"The secret agents of the provinces and the Yamen of the Criminal Division have not been paid their salaries for a long time. At least 50 taels are needed to survive this year." Wei Ze, the Minister of Punishment, stood up and said: "Your Highness, these 50 taels can be used for one year. Don’t miss any points!”

Ok!

Everyone says this, and you can’t lose even a cent.

This leaves 180 million taels gone!
There are 20 taels left.

Zhu Di said solemnly: "It's only June now, and August is coming soon. All provincial roads will have to pay taxes. Unless it's a military emergency like the Ministry of War, can't everyone be tighter and spend more than a month first? The Ministry of Industry How much silver do you need?"

"Since this year, many palaces in the capital need to be renovated. Currently, there is still a shortage of 100 million taels. Even if the budget is tightened and a few palaces are left unrenovated, at least 80 taels will be needed." The Ministry of Industry also spoke.

This time, not even a single point is missing.

It can be 20 taels less.

Then the Ministry of Rites asked for 40 taels.

Zhu Di had 200 million taels in his hand, but he asked for 400 million taels.

"Each ministry will give half of it first, and we will discuss it later when the summer tax comes in August!" Zhu Di didn't have much choice, so he had to draw a big picture and make his abacus reach the summer tax.

However, when all the officials heard this, they all looked embarrassed.

Zhu Di still didn't understand why, and thought he was very smart, so he asked Hu Weiyong: "Prime Minister Zuo, what do you think this king is doing?"

"I have no objection to His Highness's decision." Hu Weiyong said.

However, the ministers beside him were speechless.

After Zhu Di left, they immediately surrounded Hu Weiyong.

Wei Ze said: "Prime Minister Zuo, you...why don't you explain the truth to His Highness King Yan?"

"that is!"

Fei Zhen said with a worried look: "This year's summer tax, I'm afraid even Jiangsu and Zhejiang won't be able to collect a few coins. Besides, there is still drought in the Yan land in the north. In the autumn, the Beiyuan will invade the border again. The summer tax collected by then will... Can you withstand the exploitation of a military department?"

"Fei Shangshu is serious. Our Ministry of War wants money. How can this be considered exploitation? That is money to pay the border officers and soldiers and make them work for the imperial court!"

"Humph, whose money is not life-saving money?"

Well, these ministers are all arguing.

Hu Weiyong was so noisy, it was two big ones.

"enough!"

Hu Weiyong finally shouted angrily.

He couldn't listen anymore.

(End of this chapter)