Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 392 Am I a puppet? (Please subscribe!!)
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang felt regretful that Ouyang Lun had only two suggestions.

Ouyang Lun spoke again.

"Your Majesty, the suggestions just now are about making money, and next I have suggestions about spending money."

"ah--!?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard Ouyang Lun's words.

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in this world. Suggestions for spending money are coming. Can I choose to refuse?
Finally, I have two methods that can add up to nearly 100 million silver, and you want me to spend them immediately. Who can stand this?
But now, after being taught a lesson by Ouyang Lun, all the civil and military officials looked at Ouyang Lun with different eyes. They no longer looked at Ouyang Lun with the same eyes as their colleagues, but with a hint of admiration in them!
The lecture Ouyang Lun just gave did indeed instill a lot of new ideas into them and broaden their horizons. Even many officials seemed to be a little unfinished and wanted to hear more from Ouyang Lun.

It can be said that what you hear is what you earn.

If he didn't let Ouyang Lun speak, all the civil and military officials would definitely not do it.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang, as the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, has supreme authority and can completely stop Ouyang Lun from continuing to speak, such behavior will damage his emperor's majesty every time, and it is really not worth it for this fact. .

Besides, Ouyang Lun hasn't mentioned any suggestions on how to spend money yet, just in case it doesn't cost much.

The ministers, envoys, and generals looked happy, and Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood that he was the only one who was sad now.

Check it out!

Forehead.
After hearing Ouyang Lun's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that Ouyang Lun's analysis was quite right.

Developing according to the characteristics of different provinces is a novel development method. In the past, the Ming Dynasty lacked money and did not develop. The development model of each province is the same, that is agriculture!
In addition to farming, it is also a farm.

Zhu Yuanzhang:
"Ouyang Lun, if you have any other suggestions for spending money, please tell them together!"

"Your Majesty is indeed your Majesty. Draw inferences from one example and draw inferences from other cases. This is better!"

Forget it, let's listen to Ouyang Lun's advice first.

"Yes!"

Ouyang Lun cupped his hands and said.

"For another example, Shanxi is rich in coal mines, iron ore and other resources. Then we should work hard to explore mining resources and build Shanxi into a province rich in coal mine resources!"

Ouyang Lun raised his hand and said, "Actually, there are many suggestions for spending money, so I'll just talk about a few first."

For Zhu Yuanzhang, although Ouyang Lun spent almost 60 million taels of silver from the national treasury, he would be able to recover 5 million taels a year for thirty years after one year, which is equivalent to turning 60 million into 100 million. Fifty million, more than twice as much, is barely acceptable.

"So these are two different things. If all provinces are under great rule, Your Majesty will not be willing to part with the reward of millions of taels of silver, right?"

"Then it's like I've lost tens of millions of taels in vain!!"

"This matter is also according to Ouyang Lun's wishes. The annual reward is five million. If you can, come and get it! If you don't do it well, I will not only scold you, but also fine you!"

"Ahem, since you still have suggestions, just tell me!"

"White wolf with empty gloves, wait for me here together!"

"Hmph, if they really manage the provinces well and the people live and work in peace and contentment, how can I feel sorry for these five million people?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

Ouyang Lun immediately raised his thumb.

"I and all the officials want to hear it!"

"Five million." But Zhu Yuanzhang soon figured it out, "Isn't this the loan income you just calculated? You told me that you can earn an additional five hundred years of income every year in the future, and now you ask me to subsidize five million, Isn’t this income and output equivalent to every penny I earn?”

Swish.

“There are also Fujian’s seafood resources, Sichuan’s timber resources, etc.!”

"Yes!"

Everyone's eyes in the hall were once again focused on Ouyang Lun, waiting for Ouyang Lun's explanation.

"The first thing is that the imperial court should support each province to develop itself. This support cannot be just words, it must be provided with real money. The loan that my son-in-law made before was to provide funds to each province at low interest rates and in installments. , this will involve a problem. Not all investment projects can make money, or they cannot make money directly, or the speed of making money is relatively slow! But these are things that have to be done. At this time, we need the court to come forward. Use the money in the national treasury to subsidize interest and even principal, so that provinces can boldly do things that benefit the people, and prevent some officials from investing money where they can see benefits for the sake of political performance, making money, and repaying loans. place, thereby losing one’s original intention.”

Now that things are better, he is asked to use 5 million every year to subsidize various ministries and provinces, but he does not make a penny from co-authoring.

After all, the two money-making suggestions that Ouyang Lun just mentioned have already generated nearly 100 million taels of additional income. Zhu Yuanzhang has become a little disdainful of 5 million taels of silver.

"Five million a year, twenty million in five years is not much." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"Your Majesty, my son-in-law suggested that we build a characteristic province!"

"Special province? What is this?" Not only Zhu Yuanzhang was confused, but also other ministers.

"This alone. In the past few days, it will cost about 5 million taels per year. In five years, it will add up to 20 million taels."

"The development plan is tailor-made according to the characteristics of each province. The imperial court establishes special funds. When each province reaches a certain level, it will increase investment. This may cost a lot of money. It is estimated that at least 30 million yuan will be invested a year. It’s enough, but this investment will bear fruit quickly and will eventually be directly reflected in an increase in tax revenue.”

be cheated! You've been fooled!

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to get angry, Ouyang Lun spoke again: "Your Majesty, the accounts cannot be settled like this. You lent money to various ministries and provinces. This is the loan contract signed in black and white. One year later, we will also You will receive a stable loan income of five million per year!”

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened and he looked at Ouyang Lun, "Good guy! You did it on purpose!"

Special province! ?
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and started thinking.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the ministers and said solemnly.

"As for subsidizing various ministries and provinces, this is your grace to them, and it is not all subsidies. They need to earn their political achievements. If that province does well and makes the people more satisfied, it is also a good idea for you to waive the loan for it. A reward!"

"The so-called characteristic provinces have a very simple meaning. Each province is located in a different region and has its own characteristics. Take Beizhili as an example. Today it is most famous for its food and finance. As long as With Beizhili here, Ming Dynasty will basically not be short of food and money! Then the imperial court can continue to support the development of food and finance in Beizhili, and consolidate the characteristics of Beizhili as a major grain province and a strong financial province!"

But now the situation is different. Business is open, household registration is open, and sea restrictions are open. The situation in each province is also different. Not all provinces can copy the North Zhili set. What happened in the four southern provinces before is enough to illustrate. this matter.

When Ouyang Lun solved the problems in the four southern provinces, he did not completely follow the instructions of Beizhili.

Ouyang Lun actually even considered these.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but be a little surprised. He still underestimated Ouyang Lun!

At this moment, all the civil and military officials were also thinking carefully about what Ouyang Lun said. The entire Tai Chi Hall was extremely quiet. The more they thought about it, the more they understood the benefits of Ouyang Lun's method, and the more they looked at Ouyang Lun with admiration.

Gradually, there was a buzz of discussion in the hall.

"If development plans could be formulated based on the characteristics of each province and supported by special funds, it would be difficult to imagine what the future of each province would look like!"

"This method is really great!"

"Consort Ouyang's method will definitely change the entire Ming Dynasty!"

"wonderful!"

Civil and military officials seemed to be able to see the future of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang, on the other hand, was calculating in his mind.

Again, the method of thirty million taels is good, but it is too expensive.

But Ouyang Lun said that the money would be effective soon if invested, and Ouyang Lun would not lie to him about this. Listening to the civil and military officials constantly praising Ouyang Lun, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little complicated in his heart.

Everyone looked at Ouyang Lun like believers.

If this continues, you can just burn incense and worship.

"I agree with this, but I put the uglification first. If the money is invested and you mess up in the end, don't blame me for cleaning up!"

The words fell.

Ouyang Lun immediately raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

All civil and military officials also followed suit and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Just kidding, among the suggestions Ouyang Lun made, which one is beneficial to all ministries and provinces? All you get is real money!

If you don't support this, you'd be an absolute fool.

Forehead.
Seeing Ouyang Lun and all the civil and military officials shouting "Your Majesty is wise", Zhu Yuanzhang was not very happy. Why was he so wise? This morning, all I could do was nod to myself.

Isn't this what it means to be a puppet?
The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became. He even began to feel that the dragon chair was a little hot on his buttocks.

I really don't want to stay any longer.

"Ouyang Lun!"

"My son-in-law is here."

"Since you are the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and have proposed it, you will be solely responsible for this matter. The Ming Dynasty's treasury only has so much. No matter what the final decision is, you must keep me under my watch!"

"I want Ming Dynasty to develop, and at the same time, I want Ming Dynasty to be stable. If the situation in the four southern provinces occurs, you will not be as lucky as Li Shanchang!"

Logically speaking, if Li Shanchang caused such a big disaster, he should be beheaded even if he was unaware of it. However, Li Shanchang was also the first civil servant of the Ming Dynasty and the first prime minister of the Ming Dynasty. If he were killed like this, it would inevitably make hundreds of people suffer. The official was miserable, thinking that he, Zhu Yuanzhang, was a cunning lackey. Besides, Li Shan was so old, how many more years could he live? Maybe he himself will die in a year or two.

Instead of killing Li Shanchang, let him live for two more years. When Li Shanchang dies, there will be a grand state funeral. Who wouldn't praise him as Zhu Yuanzhang as a good emperor? !

But Ouyang Lun is different.

This guy is still very young, even younger than Prince Zhu Biao. Although he has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, he is not just talking about it. As for the contents just discussed, none of them are earth-shattering changes. They can be compared with the Qin Dynasty. It can be compared with Shang Yang's reform and Chao Gai's reduction of vassals in the Han Dynasty.

Whether it is success or failure, it will inevitably offend many vested interests. If something goes wrong, there is no way to stabilize the situation without killing Ouyang Lun.

“That’s it for today!”

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and left directly.

Wang Zhong said in a sharp voice: "Quit the court!"

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

All the officials saluted together.

After Zhu Yuanzhang left Tai Chi Hall, the officials began to withdraw from Tai Chi Hall.

"Finally we can go."

Ouyang Lun stretched his waist and prepared to go back to the clan mansion to catch up on his sleep.

But at this moment, he was surrounded by Lu Chang, Song Lian, Guo Zi and others.

"What are you doing?"

"Ouyang Prince Consort, His Majesty has said that you will lead us to formulate a plan. Do you think we should do it now?" Song Lian said with a smile.

"Old Song! I've finished what I need to say! Didn't you listen carefully?" Ouyang Lun asked with a smile.

"Of course I listened carefully!" Song Lian nodded seriously.

"Since you all listened carefully, let's follow the formula I just talked about this morning. Once it's written, show it to me. If there are no problems, send it to me for execution. Isn't this the end of it?" Ouyang Lun finished speaking and walked through Everyone walked towards the outside of Tai Chi Hall.

"But Prince Consort Ouyang, without your leadership, we are afraid that the plan we made will not meet the requirements!" Lu Chang shouted quickly: "How about you come with us, this way we will be more sure!"

Hearing this, Ouyang Lun stopped, turned around, and asked, "Did your Majesty just give me full responsibility for this matter?"

"Uh-huh."

The officials nodded repeatedly.

"Since I am fully responsible, I now order you to write a plan? Is there any problem?" Ouyang Lun said lightly.

"No problem."

Song Lian, Lu Chang and others were stunned for a moment, then nodded, "But..."

"But what? Obey orders!"

"Why are you still standing there stupidly? Go get it quickly!"

"I want to see the first version of Ming's first plan before it gets dark today!"

Ouyang Lun said loudly.

"Ah! Ouyang Prince Consort, isn't this a little too urgent?"

"Are you urgent? Then before noon?"

"No, no, just before dark, we go now!"

Song Lian, Lu Chang and others left quickly, or even started running.

"cut--"

"It has to be like this, why bother?"

Ouyang Lun put his hands behind his back, hummed a little tune, and walked leisurely towards the clan mansion.

Zhu Yuanzhang went down from the Taiji Palace and returned to the Taihe Palace.

When I think about what happened in this morning's court, I feel even more unhappy, and I can't even read the memorial on Long's case.

"Wang Zhong!"

"The minister is here."

"What is the Queen doing?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the Queen is obsessed with square dancing recently. She dances with the concubines and princesses in the harem every day?"

"What? Square dance? What kind of dance is this?" Zhu Yuanzhang said blankly.

"I don't know, but I heard that Princess Anqing brought it to the palace."

"Needless to say, it must be that guy Ouyang Lun again. Let's go to Kunning Palace!"

(End of this chapter)