Chapter 53 The National Debt II

"National debt?" Zheng Chenggong secretly thought: "Could it be that Zhang Xuan wants my Zheng family to pay for this name?" ”

However, Zheng Chenggong also knew that he had to pay the money.

Once the Dutch succeeded, the first to be impacted must be the interests of the Zheng family. Compared to the loss of the Zheng family, it is not a matter to take out some money, after all, compared to the imperial court, the Zheng family has money, although three million taels is not a small amount, but the Zheng family is not unable to take it out.

It's just that when he thought that he took out the money and let the court get favors, Zheng Chenggong was a little unhappy, but he still let people mobilize three million taels of silver to enter Beijing.

On this day, Zhang Xuan called the Privy Council, the cabinet ministers, and all the ministers to the Great Interior, and Zheng Chenggong explained the current situation and the strategy of attacking Taiwan.

Zheng Chenggong had already planned for a long time, and said: "Choke Penghu, surround the red, and wait for the Dutch." Thinking that the Dutch would never give up Chichicheng, they gathered all kinds of sailors to fight the Dutch in the waters of Penghu. World War I. ”

If the Dutch abandon Chichicheng, they will directly retreat the front by thousands of miles. And Zheng Chenggong led people to directly attack Malacca, or Batavia, some of which were too far away, and also beyond the Zheng clan's sphere of influence, after all, although the Zheng clan was well-known in Nanyang, it did not have a strong stronghold.

Such a thousand-mile southern expedition is in a strange sea area, and if it is defeated, it is impossible to say that the whole army will be wiped out.

In particular, Zheng Chenggong guessed that Zhang Xuan had no idea of making a big move in Nanyang. Naturally, there are restrictions on the style of play.

It's easy to say, but in fact, the various arrangements took about half an hour.

Spread out the results.

Zhou Fuchen listened and sighed softly in his heart.

In the Privy Council, the person who has the most trouble with Zheng Chenggong is Zhou Fuchen. It's not that Zheng Chenggong can't stand Zhou Fuchen in any way, it's purely a conflict of interests. Zhou Fuchen is the chief administrator of the Great Xia Water Division, but the Zheng family is so powerful in this system that it has long affected his authority.

Since Zhou Fuchen sat in this position, he wanted to do this thing well and implement his will. For example, in this war, he may not have the intention of being the main general. It's just that he understands it very well. Except for the people of the Zheng family, no one can sit in this position.

Zhou Fuchen can't either.

"However, look at it, the Zheng family is like this, and they still want to build a long-lasting foundation." Zhou Fuchen sneered in his heart. He knew that the local military leaders, Zhang Xuan would be flattened one by one sooner or later. If Zheng is as knowledgeable as Yuan Shizhong, he may have a good end. But if you want to maintain your privileges at sea, you will be in danger of a catastrophe in the future.

"Do you have any other opinions?" Zhang Xuan's gaze swept over the ministers.

Yuan Shizhong got up and said, "The minister thinks what the Duke of Min said is the best. The Privy Council has no opinion. ”

"Okay." Zhang Xuan said: "Since the Privy Council has no opinion, it will be decided. Wu Meicun proposed an edict to worship the Duke of Min as the general of Zhenhai, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, and the general leader. Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and the East China Sea division will act cheaply, and have the right to cut first and then play. Responsible for naval warfare. ”

"And it was rumored that Zhang Jiayu added the imperial history of the left capital to the governor of Nanyang and pacify Nanyang. Sitting in Quanzhou, he was in charge of the logistics of the Great War and negotiated with the Dutch. ”

"Yes." Wu Meichen replied respectfully.

Although Zhang Xuan gave Zheng Chenggong the right to do so, he still used Zhang Jiayu to check and balance, at least the right to negotiate was in the hands of Zhang Jiayu, and Zhang Jiayu also had a little force in his hands, although it was not much, but if Zheng Chenggong did not rebel openly, there was no way to take Zhang Jiayu.

It's not that Zhang Xuan is suspicious of Zheng Chenggong, but there should be checks and balances.

Speaking of which, Zheng Chenggong didn't want much, but Zhang Xuan gave a lot, at least all the sailors except the Yangtze River Sailor were transferred, thinking that if it wasn't for the Yangtze River Sailor to defend Nanjing, it really couldn't be transferred, I'm afraid the Yangtze River Sailor would not be able to stay.

After all, Zhang Xuan has long had the idea of stretching out his hand to the sea, even if it is impossible in modern times, he must always cultivate some talents.

After everyone had made arrangements, they dispersed. Although Zhang Xuan had already ordered Wu Meicun to draw up an edict. But to really worship, there is still a set of processes to go. However, as soon as Yao Qisheng went out, he was stopped by Zheng Hongkui and invited Yao Qisheng to drink.

When Yao Qisheng saw Zheng Hongkui like this, he knew that the Zheng family probably had something to ask for.

The two picked a restaurant on the street, but saw that the restaurant was almost full, and they were all from all over the country to go to Beijing to take the exam, as if they were going to crowd Nanjing City. It seems that Zhang Xuan's victory over the Qing court made the world look at the Xia Dynasty, and it seems to be stable. That's when they came out.

The number of people who rushed to take the exam this time exceeded that subject in the Wuxing period.

However, this matter is difficult for them, and they don't need to reveal their identities. The boss could see that the two of them had good appearances, and there were personal guards behind them. Every minister has guards around him, and these guards can be elite guards selected by the imperial court from the army, or they can be recruited by themselves, but they are hung in the forbidden army and eat a share of money and food.

Yao Qisheng also fought with Zhang Xuan, and the people around him were all elites found in the army, and many people in the army could not be officers because they were illiterate. But a martial artist, but not let anyone, as a guard around the official, is also a way out.

Although as a guard, the court does not have much money and food. But there are many invisible benefits, and many problems are a big deal in the eyes of ordinary people. But in the eyes of dignitaries, it is just a matter of one sentence. Lots of high

Junior officers who have no hope of promotion are willing to take this path.

As for Zheng Hongkui, the guards around him are even more first-class elites.

Therefore, when the shopkeeper saw the entourage behind the two people, he knew that these two people were not ordinary people, so he immediately vacated a room in the backyard where he lived and let the two of them sit down. This is exactly what the two of them want, secluded, and easy to talk about.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Zheng Hongkui said: "I heard that the household department is preparing three million taels of treasury bonds, but I don't know if there is such a thing? ”

Yao Qisheng said: "Is this indeed the case? Could it be that the Zheng family is interested, it would be great. ”

Yao Qisheng was very concerned about this matter, and he himself wondered if it was to buy 10,000 taels of silver bonds. Because it really can't be sold, don't look at Yao Qisheng following Zhang Xuan for a long time, counting it, the extra money in various amounts adds up to only about 10,000 taels.

Yao Qisheng can be regarded as a dignitary, but it is still the case, not to mention ordinary people. Unless you use some means. Otherwise, who will buy Treasury bonds. So much so that Yao Qisheng is used to it, and he sells a little when he sees people.

"Why not?" Zheng Hongkui said: "My Zheng family is trying to share the worries of the imperial court, this national debt, my Zheng family buys this amount." Zheng Hongkui stretched out three fingers.

Yao Qisheng's heart was shocked, and he secretly said in his heart: "I have heard of the reputation of the Zheng family's wealth, and this time, I think it is not 30,000 taels, but 300,000 taels." He asked, "Three hundred thousand taels?" ”

"Nope." Zheng Hongkui said: "Three million taels, my Zheng family has it." ”

Yao Qisheng was taken aback, he knew that the Zheng family was rich, but he didn't expect the Zheng family to be so rich, it can be said that there are no three million taels of silver in the treasury today, and the household deposit silver has been floating up and down on the warning line of hundreds of thousands of taels.

Generally speaking, many provinces may not pay as much as 3 million taels a year.

Yao Qisheng said: "General Zheng, this is not a joke. ”

Zheng Hongkui said: "Naturally, it's not a joke, the court treats my Zheng family with the grace of high mountains and deep seas, and my Zheng family naturally reciprocates one or two." It is said that it is three million taels, which is three million taels, but I also ask your lord to say a few kind words in front of His Majesty. ”

"Well said, well said." Zheng Hongkui has solved Yao Qisheng's big problem, and Yao Qisheng naturally wants to repay one or two. said: "The Zheng family understands the righteousness so well, I will definitely repay Your Majesty and make Your Majesty reward." As he spoke, he thought in his heart and said secretly: "Your Majesty has long expected that the Zheng family will not sit idly by in this matter." His Majesty wanted the Zheng family to pay for it, but he couldn't wipe off this face, so he came up with this national debt? ”

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that things seemed to be like this, and Zheng Hongkui's eyes were a little better. Take three million taels from the Zheng family, even if you give some interest, there will be less trouble.