"Your Majesty, in the five provinces outside the Guan, 36,000 hectares of arable land have been added, and approximately 75 million shi of grain has been added. Among them, Liaoning Province has added 33 thousand hectares of arable land and 68 million shi of grain. Today’s arable land in Liaoning Province is all tax-free, but the newly added grain is in the country, especially in the province. This can initially solve the grain problem for everyone in Liaoning Province. It is no longer necessary to transfer grain from within the customs, and it can increase the grain in Liaoning Province. reserve."
Bi Ziyan, Zhu Youjian is not surprised. The black soil in Liaoning Province is very suitable for growing rice, wheat, soybeans, etc. The later Northeast rice was once famous throughout the country, and the Northeast has also become the country's largest grain producing area.
Now that Liaoning Province has returned to Ming Dynasty, it is normal to increase so much arable land and food all at once.
Firstly, most of the land in Liaoning Province was cultivated land. It was only the rise of slavery that was destroyed by war. There was harassment by slavery cavalry. Who would dare to farm with peace of mind? The crops that were finally planted were not harvested yet, and might have been destroyed by a sudden war. That year was a waste of hard work.
Secondly, almost all of Liaoning Province was ruled by Jian slaves. The Ming army once retreated to the front line of Shanhaiguan. Even if the people farmed the land, the harvested grain was not owned by Da Ming, but had to be given to Jian slaves.
"So much? It's been less than two years!" Zhu Youjian made an exaggerated expression.
"After three verifications by the minister, there should be no mistakes. In addition, 20,000 hectares of the newly-added cultivated land in Liaoning Province were sold to large grain farmers, and the total amount of silver sold was 29.2 million taels." Bi Ziyan said. Exaggeration, I give you a more exaggerated reason.
"Nine million two hundred thousand taels?" Zhu Youzhen was really surprised. The people of Daming had so much money in their hands
The ministers opened their mouths in shock, and even their eyeballs were about to leave their eye sockets. They did not dare to blink, for fear that everything would disappear with a blink of their eyes.
9.2 million taels is indeed a shocking figure. Daming’s annual tax revenue is now only 23 or 4 million taels. Liaoning Province has sold 9.2 million taels at a time, which is close to the national tax revenue. Four percent.
These 9.2 million taels are not tax revenue, but additional revenue.
It is said that after selling so much silver, Zhu Youjian is not worried about the phenomenon of land mergers. On the contrary, he will gradually disintegrate the ultra-stable farming structure that has been established over thousands of years through the development of industry and commerce. There will be no land in the future. People can enter factories in large numbers and become industrial workers.
In addition, the Ming Dynasty is implementing expansionism. The newly-added land needs to be moved by the Han people to live. If the people in the interior lose their land, they can live in the newly-added areas. Only when the Han people gradually occupy the majority will the newly-added land establish a stable The social structure will not be afraid of holding a referendum in the future.
Taking advantage of the moment when the ministers were all surprised, Zhu Youjian asked a question that he had prepared for a long time: "Everyone, do you know where the cultivated land, grain, and money come from?" He meant that these were all Da Ming. The soldiers were exchanged for their blood, sweat, and even their lives. Not only do they have income today, they will be the land of Daming in the future, and they will continuously bring income from taxes to Daming.
"Naturally, under your majesty's wise leadership, Daming's army has established an extraordinary skill." Cao Wenzhao is not entirely flattering. There is no strong army, let alone land, food, and silver. When will Daming be established as a slave The cavalry may be destroyed.
Seeing that there was no response from the civilian officials, Zhu Youzhen "cocked" in his heart. These civilian officials were obviously deliberately ignoring the achievements of the soldiers. If the soldiers were defeated, would they still ignore them collectively
Naked civil officials, naked interest groups.
Zhu Youjian estimated that there was no effect, but he also said what he should say: "Since the soldiers have made such a great contribution to Daming, then they should enjoy a little economic benefit and political honor. Now, Who else opposes granting a knighthood to Daming soldiers?"
Huang Liji and others were not very strong in their opposition. Seeing Zhu Youjian personally came to the front desk, they no longer insisted on their opposition. Of course, they did not support it.
However, Shi Fenglai still strongly opposed: "Your Majesty, the soldiers have done a good job in defending the territory and opening up the frontiers, but the court has given them the rewards they deserve. Even the wounded and disabled soldiers are also given appropriate compensation. If the soldiers are meritorious, it is not practical to give them. What would the civil servants of the court think?"
"Civilian? Then you go to defend the territory and open up the border, and I will give you the same treatment." Zhu Youzhen is anxious, but the civilians obviously won't help himself, except for those from the National Defense Academy.
"Your Majesty, we are scholars who have read the poems of the saints. How can those soldiers compare? We can guard the land and open the frontiers, but can those soldiers who don't know a single character come to govern the court?" Shi Fenglai didn't know. What's wrong with Zhu Youzhen today.
"Your Majesty, you can't give soldiers special treatment!"
"The minister opposes!"
"How can the status of a soldier be compared with the pillars of Daming like me?"
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Shi Fenglai is the vice minister of the personnel department, in charge of the promotion and destiny of many people. These people have spoken out in support and knelt down in front of the hall.
Although the positions of these people are generally not high, they cannot stand up to a large number.
Zhu Youjian laughed furiously: "You Aiqing, the soldiers are soldiers of Ming Dynasty. Without them, you can defend the frontiers and stabilize the country. You can talk about it here... Since there are so many people opposed, the matter of knighthood will be another day. Discuss again, disperse!"
"San... Chao..." Zhang Yixian's sharp voice dragged a long tail, and his voice echoed in the hall.
Returning to the Palace of the Qing Dynasty, Zhu Youjian's anger had not completely subsided.
"Your Majesty, don't share your knowledge with these selfish literati. It's important to take care of the dragon body!" Zhang Yixian held Buddha dust, bent over and leaned close to Zhu Youjian's chair, "Your Majesty has been debating with these little people until now. If you are thirsty, the servant will go and pour your majesty a glass of warm water."
"No, Yi Xian, you go down first, I want to be quiet for a while."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhang Yixian's body bowed even harder, but he didn't move. "Your Majesty, it's almost noon. Would you like to go to lunch?"
"Lunch? Well, I happen to be hungry too."
"Hey, hey, the maidservant will prepare now, and it will be done right away." Hearing that Zhu Youzhen had an appetite, Zhang Yixian made repeated voices, and then quickly walked out of the Palace of the Qing Dynasty.
After lunch, Zhu Youjian leaned quietly on the dragon bed. He couldn't sleep anyway. He just thought about the reform of the army. He always liked to lie in bed, thinking about his own thoughts and great feelings, almost all on the bed. Remembered.
It was a bit hot today. When Zhu Youjian leaned on the dragon bed, his back was sweating.
He called two court ladies to fan him, and then took off the thick dragon robe, only wearing a pair of coats, which was a little more comfortable.
Under the natural wind, Zhu Youzhen's heart gradually calmed down.
He closed his eyes and began to think about today's meeting.
Those who only know their own interests and completely disregard Da Ming's interests must be severely cracked down, whether they are ignorant or deliberate.
In the history of later generations, the most important reason for the demise of Ming Dynasty was these bureaucrats. They usually use all the privileges in their hands to seek improper benefits for themselves. When Daming encounters difficulties and is threatened, they just pat their buttocks and leave. In their hearts, there is no country, court, people, or emperor, only their own interests, politics. , Economical, and prestigious.
But these scholars, who are good at using abundant Chinese, speak high-sounding every time, as if they are the indispensable pillars of the country. They are dedicated to serving the country and the people as the emperor. They do not have themselves in their hearts.
Zhu Youjian thought, Jin Yiwei should also be used. Don't think that if I weaken Jin Yiwei's authority, you can do whatever you want.
A complete plan quickly appeared in Zhu Youjian's mind.
With nothing in his mind, Zhu Youjian went to sleep in a daze.
Not long after Zhu Youzhen was like a dream, a heavy object was pressed on Zhu Youzhen's body and awakened him.
He thought he had a nightmare, and when he opened his eyes, there was something wrong. It turned out that a court lady was pressing on him.
"you… "
"Your Majesty, the servant girl deserves to die, the servant girl deserves to die." The maid screamed repeatedly, her eyes turned red, and I don't know if she was about to cry. It turned out that she felt a little numb in her heart when she saw that Zhu Youzhen was already asleep. He fell on Zhu Youzhen's body accidentally.
As soon as the court lady was about to get up, she was afraid of pressing Zhu Youjian, so she moved a little slowly.
Zhu Youjian pressed her tender shoulders, making her unable to get up, "What's the matter? Are you too tired?"
"The maidservant dare not, because the weather is too hot, the maidservant is a little sleepy... Damn the maidservant, the maidservant will never dare anymore!"
"Hot? Sleepy?" Zhu Youjian thought about it. It was because he was too hot to let them fan the wind. The court lady stuck it on his body. He suddenly found that he was ebullient. I was shocked... No, no, you were the one who surprised me, shouldn't be sleepy now
"The servant girl deserves to die, the servant girl deserves to die..." The maid seemed to be frightened and she could only say this.
"Don't damn it, I will make you sleepy again, and then get a good night's sleep." Zhu Youjian's big hand has already caught the mulberry on the maid's chest, "What's your name?"
"The servant is called Yuner..."
"Yun'er? Good name," Zhu Youjian said as he climbed down with his big hands. He felt that the court lady named Yun'er could be at least a C cup or a D cup.
Except for Zhang Yan and his first queen and three concubines, he has never been lucky enough to be a court lady. It is really rare for Yun'er to grow into a D cup without external stimulation.
"Your Majesty..." Yun'er neither dared to resist, but had to resist.
Zhu Youjian saw that another court lady was still there. She lowered her head and blushed, looking like she wanted to retreat, "You go out first, I will call you if something happens."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The court lady got the pardon and went away. When she walked to the door, she secretly looked back and then closed the door and stepped back outside to wait.