I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 388 The results of equalizing land and equalizing labor

After seeing Zheng Zhilong's confident repeated assurances, Zhu Youxiao also nodded in agreement.

The population of the Ming Dynasty is still too large, and in the next few years, the Ming Dynasty will have many consecutive years of drought.At that time, the pressure on population and food will be very heavy, and Zhu Youxiao is also very anxious about this.

After thinking about it, I came up with many solutions.Among them, immigration was one of his choices.Liaodong, Taiwan, and even Luzon are his alternative locations.

Now the people of the Ming Dynasty may be relocating to their new homeland and do not want to leave. They are unwilling to leave.But after a few years of severe drought and insufficient food, they may want to leave in order to survive.

Therefore, it is better to plan this kind of thing as early as possible, step by step, and set up places such as Taiwan in advance so that they can accept immigrants in the future.

"By the way, since there are three crops a year in Nanyang and the soil is fertile, the price of food must be very cheap."

Zheng Zhilong and others were a little confused. Why did the emperor ask this?Do you want to sell food?
Our Ming Dynasty has all kinds of goods. There is abundant food in Jiangnan and Huguang, but there is not enough food to sell.

But since the emperor asked this, they didn't dare to think too much.After Huang Cheng suppressed the doubts in his heart, he bowed and spoke.

"Your Majesty, there is indeed no shortage of food in Southeast Asia, and the price is very cheap. But because of this, Luzon, ancient Khmer, Java and other places do not pay much attention to food, and Westerners also encourage local natives to grow spices.

Therefore, although Nanyang grain is cheap, if you want to buy it in large quantities, it may take some effort unless..."

"Unless what?"

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, his expression changed slightly.Although what Huang Cheng said made sense, it was completely different from what he thought.

He originally thought that he could buy grain from Nanyang in the future. Although it would be troublesome and would be a drop in the bucket, it was better than nothing.

Seeing the emperor's inquiry, Huang Cheng quickly said:

"Unless we order purchases in Southeast Asian islands in advance, Westerners value profits. As long as the amount is large enough and they see a profitable business, they can let the local natives plant more rice to meet our needs."

After listening to Huang Cheng's words, Zheng Zhilong didn't know what he thought of, so he raised his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, my uncle is right. In fact, some merchants from the Ming Dynasty are already doing this. I had heard before that the court was going to issue new tariffs, and it was stipulated that as long as grain is transported to Liaodong, some tariffs will be exempted.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately spread within the maritime business?
Merchants pursue profits. The price of grain in Jiangnan in the Ming Dynasty is still a little expensive compared with that in Nanyang, while in Liaodong and Jiangnan it is five or six times higher than that in Jiangnan. The benefits are huge.

Therefore, some maritime merchants want to purchase grain from Nanyang and go all the way north, passing through Guangdong, Guangdong, Fujian, southern Zhili and other places. They can trade all the way or finally sell the grain in Liaodong.

At that time, you can also purchase medicinal materials and furs from Liaodong and return to Jiangnan to sell them first.Later, he purchased porcelain and silk from the south of the Yangtze River and went to Nanyang. The cycle continued again and again. The benefits were so great that even young people wanted to try it. "

Zhu Youxiao thought about this route secretly, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart at the cleverness of these people. They really made money all the way without stopping.

But it’s good to do this. The court doesn’t have to do anything, it just needs to adjust tariffs and policies.

As long as merchants find it profitable, they will actively purchase grain from Nanyang and transport grain to Liaodong. In the future, when a severe drought comes, it may become more prosperous.

"This is very good. Liaodong is already short of food. This will be of great help to alleviate the problem of money and food in Liaodong. We should be more encouraged. You can also try this."

"Little understands."

Then he asked in detail about Nanyang and Japan.

He is very interested in Yan Siqi, who wants to rebel in Japan. Now that North Korea has been taken, Yan Siqi may be helpful to Japan's future strategy.

By the time they finished chatting, the sun was almost setting. Under Zhang Chang's repeated hints, Zhu Youxiao didn't stay much longer.

He asked Lu Xiangsheng and the others to stay while he took the people back.

When he returned to the palace, it was already Xu hour (seven to nine o'clock in the evening), and he did not continue to go back to Qianqing Palace for work, but returned to Zhang Yan's residence in Kunning Palace.

At this time, Zhang Yan also received the news and knew that the emperor had quietly slipped out of the palace today, so she had the small kitchen prepare midnight snacks and waited for the emperor's return.

"The queen is really thoughtful. I haven't had dinner yet."

When Zhu Youxiao saw this, he picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating. While eating, he was exaggerating and caring.

But Zhang Yan was not happy at all when she saw this. It was really not good for the emperor to pay a private visit incognito. What would happen if something happened?

"Your Majesty, there are many people outside the palace. Although there are guards to protect you, there are inevitably dangers. I think it is better to go outside the palace less often. If there is anything you want, let Zhang Chang buy it or make it. Can."

"Haha, the queen is right, I know. But I didn't go out for fun, but to observe the people's sentiments and discuss things. Otherwise, I would sit in this palace all day long without understanding the specific situation and not be able to do anything."

Zhu Youxiao laughed, ignored Zhang Yan's advice, and waved his hand to indicate it didn't matter.Zhang Yan had no choice but to give up when she saw this. She knew that the emperor was a determined person, so she didn't say anything more. She waited for Zhu Youxiao to finish eating, read with Zhu Youxiao for a while and then rested.

When Zhu Youxiao woke up the next day, it was already midnight. The ancients got up very early, and Zhu Youxiao was not used to it at first.

However, after a year of experience, he gradually became accustomed to it. This kind of routine is quite scientific. "Today is the first day of September, and it's time to go to the morning court."

Zhang Yan also got up early to help Zhu Youxiao wash and dress.

"His Majesty ascended the throne at this time last year. I didn't expect that a year has already passed."

Listening to Zhang Yan's words, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but look in the mirror and sigh. He didn't expect that a year had passed and the situation last year was so critical.

He has been really trembling and walking on thin ice since he took the throne, but the good news is that his efforts were not in vain and he successfully turned the situation around.

"Yeah, you probably didn't think about becoming a queen this time last year."

When Zhang Yan heard this, her face suddenly turned red and she said shyly:
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. How could I have thought of this at that time. Until the show girl was finally selected, and the last layer of selection until now, sometimes when I think about it, I feel like it was a dream."

Zhu Youxiao laughed and said nothing. It was an unimaginable dream for Zhang Yan, and it was not the same for him.

But now we have done this step well, and we will do better in the future.

So after a brief arrangement, Zhu Youxiao also bowed to Zhang Yan, left Kunning Palace and walked towards Fengtian Palace.

At this time, all the civil and military officials had been waiting here, waiting for Zhu Youxiao to go up to the golden platform and sit on the throne.

The two rows of tall Han generals at the bottom began to blow their whips, and the officials of Honglu Temple who had been prepared began to sing "Entering the Class", calling the ministers to enter the royal road in two groups, the left and right, civil and military groups, and perform the ritual of bowing and kowtowing three times.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

"No gift, flat!"

Looking at the crowded crowd, Zhu Youxiao was no longer as nervous as he was at the beginning, but said calmly:
"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone stood up immediately. Zhu Youxiao took a closer look and saw that it was Wen Tiren, the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

"I have my original report. There is civil strife in Korea. We, the Celestial Empire, have sent a large army to quell the civil strife and determine the civil strife. But Korea cannot be left without a master for a day. Now there is Li Hao, the son of Lord Ayang Yang, who is the great-great-grandson of Seonjo of Joseon, Ayang Yang. Your legitimate son should be canonized as the Lord of Korea."

This matter is certain, and Zhu Youxiaoding will not object.

"However, the Ministry of Rites sent someone with a gold volume and a jade book to go to North Korea to canonize its lord. Then he informed the auxiliary ministers of North Korea and others that the North Korean leader was young and they must assist him with all their heart. A teacher who never forgets the past and the future must not treat him badly. Any intention to deceive."

The leader of North Korea, Li Hao, is only about ten years old now and cannot handle things at all. It will be six or seven years before he takes charge.

Given this time, the Ming Dynasty will definitely infiltrate North Korea to its full extent, and there is no need to worry about it at all.

At that time, we will have to see if he is obedient. If he is obedient, let him continue. If not, Zhu Youxiao will not mind replacing him.

The matter of canonization was already discussed and was also the appetizer of the morning court. Now that the matter was settled, the real discussion began later.

"Your Majesty, I have a book to play."

At this time, Ye Xianggao, the cabinet scholar, stood up and bowed to Zhu Youxiao.

"Aiqing, please speak."

"Your Majesty, since the rebellion in Yongping, the imperial court has used the power of heaven to suppress the Bailian rebels in Yongping Prefecture. The cabinet also immediately sent people to Yongping with the Ministry of Household Affairs, and together with the officials of Shuntian Prefecture and Yongping Prefecture, they began to sort out the land tax, Account book, implement the policy of equal service in Juntian.

Now after two months of sorting out, the land and corvee services of Shuntian Mansion have been completely clarified, and the acres of land that have been sent to the government for exemptions have been checked in strict accordance with the imperial court's regulations on exemptions and exemptions.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Household Affairs, Shuntian Prefecture has an extra 30 taels of silver for handymen every year. "

As soon as these words came out, everyone present had different expressions. Some looked happy, thinking secretly that the court had done something big, but others were expressionless. When they heard the figure of 30 taels, they even looked a little ugly.

Zhu Youxiao was not surprised when he heard the numbers. Shuntian Prefecture has many nobles and senior officials, and there are also many people with preferential and exemption quotas.In the past, these noble officials took advantage of the fact that the court was not paying attention, wantonly abusing their privileges, expanding the amount of preferential exemptions, and evading taxes.

Now after half a year of rectification, the tax evasion of these people has finally been found out. How can Zhu Youxiao be unhappy.

And this is Shuntian Mansion. Once this hardest bone is cracked, it will be easier for the other Chief Secretaries.

"Okay, this time Shuntian Mansion has set an example. Although there were some twists and turns in the process, it can be considered a complete success. I will no longer punish the scholars who expanded the quota of exemptions in the past, as long as they do not commit the crime again in the future, otherwise there will be no blame I’m not welcome anymore.”

Some people present secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this, and quickly followed the crowd and said:
"Your Majesty Shengming!"

(End of this chapter)