Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

"But I have the final say on how to spend the money!"

Hearing this, Guo Yunhou could no longer hold back his tears and two lines of bitter tears welled up in his eyes.

"Your Majesty is wise and cares about the lives of all officials. You are truly a rare saintly monarch in the world."

"However, I am not Xiao He, nor do I have the Midas touch to turn stone into gold, so I cannot assist you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I beg for your remains!"

After saying that, he kowtowed three times in a row and then lay prone on the ground.

Zhu Youxiao shook his head in disappointment.

After being in Ming Dynasty for such a long time, to be honest, Guo Yunhou is still a pretty good official.

only........

Too conservative!

But he still pulled Guo Yunhou up from the ground and complained.

"What is this, Lord Guo?"

"You still owe me a lot of money. If you just walk away, who can I ask for the money?"

Guo Yunhou was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and spread out his hands.

"But, but, but I really can't find so much money to increase the salaries of all the officials in the court!"

Zhu Youxiao burst into laughter when he heard this.

"Hahahaha!"

"You don't have it, but I do. I'll lend it to you. Just don't forget to write the IOU!"

Guo Yunhou was stunned!

Chapter 196 If you take my bowl, you have to share my burden

The Ministry of Revenue wrote an IOU to the emperor. Such a thing was almost unheard of before this dynasty!

Therefore, Guo Yunhou felt that he was not successful in his job as the Minister of Revenue!

In total, how many times have you written the IOU?

Although the emperor allocated money directly from the treasury to recruit soldiers for the Shenjiying, it was also counted as the cost of the Ministry of Revenue, which was two million taels!

To suppress bandits in Shaanxi, he borrowed 200,000 yuan.

The border troops were given pay and another 800,000 was borrowed.

Previously, the Ministry of Works needed money to forge weapons and armor, so they borrowed two million from the treasury!

In total, there is a debt of five million!

Last year, the annual revenue of the Ming Dynasty was only over 7 million!

This is still a discount, which means that among the more than 7 million taels of silver, in addition to cash, there are also a large amount of cloth, grain and other commodities that can be used as collateral for the silver!

He is asked to pay back with chicken feathers?

However, there is a but for everything!

Guo Yunhou was still racking his brains to think of how to make Zhu Youxiao change his mind, but the officials outside the hall, after hearing Zhu Youxiao's words of taking on so much responsibility, simply grinned and knelt down.

"Our emperor is wise! We thank your majesty for the salary increase!"

This immediately stopped Guo Yunhou from thinking!

The person who spends the money has no objection, the person who receives the money has no objection, but he, the middleman, has an objection. Is it useful?

The fact is, it's useless, it's of no use at all!

Wen Tiren smiled happily!

If the monthly silver is increased to 360 taels, that means the annual income is more than 4,000 taels of silver!

Damn it, after the court session, I will go to Mianhualou to redeem Cui'er!

It would be better to take Hong'er along as well, since it doesn't cost much anyway.

How did you say that?

If you don’t spend your money, it will be wasted!

Yes, that’s the sentence!

Hehehehe........

Most of the other officials had the same expression.

No one would refuse a salary increase!

Zhu Youxiao was also very happy. Although this decision would cost a lot of money, he was still happy.

What made him happy was that after his salary was increased and his integrity was maintained, the Jinyiwei could chop down with their swords without any scruples!

Otherwise, as is the case now, officials will have a hard time even supporting their own families, so how can they be honest and dedicated to their work?

So, when the officials were immersed in the joy of salary increase, his face suddenly turned cold, breaking the wonderful atmosphere.

"Everyone!"

"Increasing salaries is to maintain integrity!"

"I will make your life easier, but you must also keep your claws under control!"

"I will not pursue the past anymore."

"From today on, anyone who dares to embezzle or accept bribes will be punished according to the rules of the Hongwu Dynasty!"

"When the time comes, don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless!"

"I hope that, in my lifetime, I can see civil officials not caring about money, and military officers not fearing death!"

"I am able to see the revival of the Ming Dynasty!"

These words were spoken so harshly that many people shivered involuntarily.

But when they heard that the past matters would not be pursued anymore, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone knows that letting bygones be bygones is a good thing, but it is also the final warning!

And this is what Zhu Youxiao wanted.

Because he also knew that if all the old accounts were really brought up, the entire court would be in chaos.

Ha ha!

I’m afraid there aren’t many left!

Tax exemption and salary increase, the first two of the three things, were undoubtedly major events that shocked the world.

So, after calming down, the officials pricked up their ears and waited for the third thing to be announced.

Zhu Youxiao paced back and forth in front of the hall with his hands behind his back, his eyes scanning the faces of every official in the front row.

After a long while, he slowly spoke.

“This third thing!”

"That is the development goal of the Ming Dynasty for the next five years!"

"Ministry of Revenue! I want you to increase the annual revenue of the Ming Dynasty from 7 million taels last year to 50 million taels within the next five years!"

After hearing this, Guo Yunhou suddenly felt that life was meaningless!

It has been eight years since the Tianqi Dynasty!

When will the annual income exceed 10 million?

50 million...

He was about to speak when he heard Zhu Youxiao continue.

"Ministry of War! In five years, I want to see 800,000 elite soldiers, a stable border, and a peaceful sea!"

Sun Chengzong also widened his eyes.

It is not difficult to have 800,000 elite soldiers, but it is a bit troublesome to ensure a stable border and a calm sea!

"Ministry of Personnel! In the next five years, we must hold a joint examination every year and spare no effort to select useful talents for the Ming Dynasty!"

"At the same time, we must strictly enforce officialdom!"

"Five years from now, I want to see that there are no untapped talents in the countryside, and no mediocrity in the court!"

This time, not only the Minister of Personnel Wang Yongguang was in trouble, but all the officials felt a pang in their hearts.

In the past, the imperial examinations were held every three years.

However, it will be held every year for the next five years!

A joint examination actually means at least 300 additional reserve officials for the Ming Dynasty.

The promotion of these officials means that some of the officials present will be kicked out!

A strong sense of crisis lingers in everyone's mind.

Zhu Youxiao continued speaking.

"Ministry of Works! Within five years, I want to see initial improvements in water conservancy in Shaanxi and Shanxi, Henan and Hebei. At the very least, the people will not be left without water due to drought!"

"Ministry of Rites! Within five years, we must add 1,500 schools to the two capitals and thirteen provinces!"

"Ministry of Justice! From now on, revise the Ming Dynasty Law, and the existing legal loopholes must be repaired in a timely manner!"

“This is a five-year plan!”

"If anyone feels that they are not competent for the job, I am waiting for your resignation in the Palace of Heavenly Purity!"

"But after today, if anyone dares to hinder my five-year plan, I will see him off in the Imperial Prison!"

After saying these words, he waved his sleeves and left the Huangji Palace.

"Snapped!"

The eunuch in charge of the ceremony cracked his whip.

Wei Zhongxian shouted at the top of his voice.

"Your Majesty has decreed to withdraw from the court!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already chased after Zhu Youxiao.

The officials were awakened by the sound of whips and wanted to say something, but they could no longer find Zhu Youxiao.

In desperation, he could only kneel down with a bitter face and shout.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao left early on purpose.

If these people are given a chance to respond, this five-year plan will definitely be criticized as useless!

At least, the false and empty hat cannot be escaped...

But now, I'm leaving!

have opinions?

That will be discussed privately with officials from the six ministries later.

As for the officials below...

This pressure should be put on the officials of the six ministries.

If you take my bowl, you have to share my burden!

As he was walking leisurely, Wei Zhongxian caught up with him and whispered something in his ear.

"Your Majesty, Li is coming!"

Zhu Youxiao was stunned for a moment, but then he grinned.

Li Guo!