"Your Majesty, there has been an increase in the number of displaced people in the city recently, but things have been complicated recently, and secondly, there is not too much grain storage to settle the displaced people. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info "The first assistant of the cabinet, Li Shi, reported to the emperor.

"Well, these things, I... I already know, but..."Zhu Houxi is also worried about this matter these days.

"Your Majesty, this matter must be properly resolved, there are too many displaced people, I am afraid... caused the rebellion of Qingyang Mountain. Li Shi looked worried.

Zhu Houxi was also quite worried: "I don't know which Aiqing has a good plan?" ”

"Your Majesty, there are too many displaced people, and there is no way to make a living because of the loss of land..."Peng Yue looked at Zhu Houxi's face and was also very helpless.

In fact, Zhu Houxi also knew that the annexation of land by Haoqiang was serious, and among them, the feudal kings and imperial relatives in various places were very resistant, and every reform was quite resistant, and he did not want to offend these people. Moreover, even his own imperial bank can contribute a lot of money to his private treasury every year, and he himself is unwilling to give up this profit.

"The resettlement of displaced people is based on their livelihoods, and the distribution of relief is not a long-term solution." Peng Yue continued. Zhu Houxi nodded when he heard this, but he was afraid that he would propose to reform the land.

"And to resettle displaced people, you don't have to give land." When Zhu Houxi heard Peng Yue say this, he couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

"Today, there are many textile workshops in the capital, and if the imperial court sets up a policy to protect and support these workshops, they will be allowed to expand their scale. Then these workshops can absorb a large number of displaced people, so the problem can be solved. Peng Yue paused, he knew that there would definitely be people in the court and China who would oppose agriculture as the foundation of the country.

"Your Majesty, the minister suggests that another organization should be set up to manage these workshops to prevent chaos." Peng Yue thought to himself that such a concession, and the establishment of a special agency also gives you the opportunity to seek personal gains, so don't object, okay. "Although agriculture is the foundation, these workshops are aimed at absorbing displaced people, which can be regarded as beneficial to the country, and I hope that Your Majesty will accept them. Moreover, if this law is followed, it will be a large amount of money for the treasury tax revenue. ”

However, he said that Zhu Houxi was not pedantic, and when he heard that it could not only solve the problem of displaced people, but also increase taxes, and not touch the interests of the emperor's relatives and relatives, he immediately agreed, and was not allowed to say anything else, and instructed Peng Yue to start this matter and do it immediately.

After the dispersal of the court, Peng Yue entered the side hall.

"Aiqing, what's the matter?" Zhu Houxi asked.

"Your Majesty, the minister still has something to say about the textile workshop." Peng Yue saw that there was no abnormality on Zhu Houxi's face, and continued: "Your Majesty, those handicraft workshops operated by the imperial court have declined, and the reason for this is that the consumption is too much, and the second is that the technology is not improved. Therefore, the minister suggested that a weaving bureau be set up to study textile skills. Peng Yue knew that if he raised this matter above the court, he would be opposed by the ministers, so he could only advise him privately, because he had a bigger idea.

"Aiqing's idea is good, but... The cost of the Weaving Bureau..."Obviously, Zhu Houxi is very cautious about this kind of thing, and he must ensure that nothing goes wrong before he is willing to let it go.

"The cost is naturally paid by the household department, but Your Majesty can rest assured that this investment is only a small fee, and the cost will be recovered in a few days, and the profit will be quite large..."Peng Yue heard Zhu Houxi's question, and quickly explained. Indeed, Zhu Houxi doesn't know much about these things, so he must explain it in detail.

"How does Aiqing plan to use this weaving bureau to make a profit?" Zhu Houxi still had a puzzled expression.

"In fact, the household department only needs to contribute a small part of the funds for technical research, and the silver is probably used for the venue, and the researchers and experimental expenses are extended..."

"Researchers don't have to, we have so many craftsmen in the Ming Dynasty, just ask them directly, why do you have to pay them silver..."

"Your Majesty, research requires brains and passion. If they are forcibly recruited, their enthusiasm will be greatly hit, and I am afraid that there may not be good research results at that time..."Peng Yue found that it was really troublesome to explain this matter to the "master" in front of him.

"They dare! It's the other way around! Although Zhu Houxi said this, he also smiled, "When the time comes, those who are passive and slack off will all be pulled out and cut..."

"Your Majesty, this move must not be..."Peng Yue hurriedly spoke to stop him, he was really afraid that he would not be able to steal chickens and rice, and he would not do a good thing, but did a big bad thing, "We are not recruiting craftsmen to do the work, but recruiting researchers to conduct technical research." Moreover, those craftsmen can do work, but they may not be able to do research. And it doesn't cost much silver, just provide them with food..."Peng Yue still decided to hide these things about giving them wages and high rewards, anyway, Zhu Houxi doesn't care about these little things, and the money in the household department is in charge of himself, so it doesn't matter if he takes out this money when the time comes.

"Of course, you have to provide food to others, otherwise why should you ask people to work for you for nothing, haha..."

"Your Majesty Shengming..."Peng Yue exclaimed a little against his will.

"Your Majesty, this weaving bureau can indeed make a lot of profits, first of all, the technology we have researched can be promoted to some relatively large textile workshops, which is a large amount of income. We can even set up a few more textile factories run by the imperial court under the Weaving Bureau, just like those kilns run by the imperial court..."

"Okay, okay, this matter is up to you..."Zhu Houxi said casually, "Change the soup and not the medicine, it's just to set up a few workshops run by the imperial court, and I'm sure it's right..."

"Your Majesty..."Peng Yue said with a wry smile, he didn't expect that he had said it for a long time, and Zhu Houxi actually understood this.

"You don't need to spend money to find a place, I will choose a place for you outside the palace, and you will do it there..."Zhu Houxi said with a smile, "But you are not allowed to lose the silver to me, if you lose the silver, I will ask you, haha..."

"Obey orders!" Peng Yue heard the banter in Zhu Houxi's words, and laughed along. In fact, Peng Yue has accumulated enough experience in making money. If Zhu Houxi's minimum requirement is just not to lose money, then this matter is foolproof.

At this time, Peng Yue saw that Zhu Houxi was very happy, so he continued: "Your Majesty, the minister is deeply worried about what he said about the displaced people today. Since the Tumubao Incident, the elite army has been destroyed, and the armament of the capital has become increasingly lax. If he really makes a change in the outcasts, I am afraid that it will be unfavorable to His Majesty. The firearms prepared in the capital today are still used by Yingzong in the old days. Therefore, he asked for the opening of an ordnance institute to study new types of firearms. Peng Yue noticed that when he said the back, Zhu Houxi's face was slightly unhappy.

"Your Majesty, this is not a precedent." Peng Yue began to talk about the previous examples, in fact, he had forgotten a lot of these things, and they were all checked in the past two days, "In the early Ming Dynasty, the Hongwu period set up an ordnance bureau, a saddle bridle bureau, and a military war bureau, but later it was abolished because of the sparse war. During the Xuande period, an armor factory was also set up to manufacture weapons, and later Wang Gong factory was set up to make them..."

"I know what you said..."Zhu Houxi's face softened, "I also know the importance of weapons in marching battles, but the setup and management of these bureaus also have many drawbacks..."

"Your Majesty, since there are shortcomings, we should rectify them, and we should not stagnate. The minister is willing to do this well for His Majesty, and will not let His Majesty worry about it anymore..."

"But isn't that a little more?" Zhu Houxi still looked worried.

"It's really a lot..."Peng Yue replied softly, "The minister thinks that the setting in the Hongwu period is more reasonable, and the division of labor is clear, and the minister hopes that His Majesty can emulate the rule of Taizu..."

"Then Aiqing will concentrate on the reorganization of these places for me to develop weapons, and those that should be eliminated will be abolished for him..."Zhu Houxi said while waving his hand.

"Your Majesty, the minister also wants to set up an arsenal, which is only responsible for the development of firearms, not for the development of other weapons..." Peng Yue finally said this idea, he wants to bring China out of the era of cold weapons in advance, into the age of firearms, although it is too early to say this, but there should always be such an idea.

"It's... Firearm... Actually, firearms are still very important..."Zhu Houxi muttered to himself there.

"Your Majesty, during the Xuande period, the guards of various places set up bureaus to build weapons and armor. In the fourteenth year of Orthodoxy, the imperial court authorized the provinces to manufacture firearms such as copper generals and firearms. Now that firearms can be made locally, shouldn't the imperial court set up an ordnance institute in the capital to develop more advanced firearms? Peng Yue found that he still used this reason to check and balance the local area in order to persuade Zhu Houxi. After all, you have to think for him from his point of view, so that he will agree with your point of view and reuse your ideas.

"Aiqing means that I want to take back the power to manufacture weapons in the local area?" Zhu Houxi looked at Peng Yue and asked with a frown.

Peng Yue didn't know why Zhu Houxi thought of it, and sure enough, this emperor was not simple.

"There are more wars in the local area than in the capital, and if there is a change in the displaced people, I am afraid it will be too late to transport firearms to the local area..."Peng Yue hurriedly explained, he was afraid that because he said the wrong sentence, Zhu Houxi would make a bad decision.

"What does Aiqing think I should do?" Zhu Houxi's body leaned forward unconsciously, and his expression became more serious. Obviously, Peng Yue's suggestion spoke to Zhu Houxi's heart.

"The minister suggested that an ordnance institute be set up in the capital, which should be large-scale and specialize in the development of new firearms... The firearms developed and produced by these weapons are more powerful and can play a miraculous role in combat, whether it is a foreign war, or... Internal repression can have a huge suppressive effect. In this way, it will cost you some research money, but you will get more out of it..."

"Then Aiqing thinks it will cost about how much silver will be needed to build this arsenal?" Zhu Houxi's face was solemn, but he unconsciously agreed with the policy proposed by Peng Yue in his heart, but he was still a little hesitant about funds.

"This minister doesn't dare to say anything for a while..."Peng Yue thought anxiously, "But the minister can guarantee that it won't cost too much... Your Majesty, if you are worried about this, the minister is willing to use the profits earned by the Weaving Bureau to support the research of the Ordnance Institute, if the Weaving Bureau does not make money, then the minister will never mention the matter of the Ordnance Institute! ”

"Aiqing's words are serious..."Zhu Houxi smiled, "The household department should fund this, if your weaving bureau is not enough, you can withdraw it from the household department, don't I have the money to develop firearms?" Haha..."

Regarding Zhu Houxi's behavior of pushing the boat down the river, Peng Yue could only smile awkwardly and said: "The emperor is sage!" ”

"But this Aiqing manages the Weaving Bureau, and is still busy with the affairs of Caoyun, so he must be very busy..."Zhu Houxi had a concerned expression, "Although Aiqing provides funds for the armament, but..."

"Your Majesty, the minister suggests that in order to improve efficiency, the weapons made by the Ordnance Institute are still under the supervision of the Janissaries of the capital, and the people who develop them have no right to move." Peng Yue immediately understood the meaning of Zhu Houxi's words.

"The Praetorian Guards of the capital?" Zhu Houxi didn't know what he was looking at, "I'm afraid this is not appropriate, right?" The Praetorian Guard is responsible for guarding the capital, and the task is heavy, so it should not be distracted by this..."

"Let's just do this, the weapons developed by the weapons will be managed by the officials of the arsenal..."Zhu Houxi pointed his finger at Peng Yue below, "Of course, you are still responsible for the specific operation of this arsenal..."

"The minister has been really busy with the affairs of Cao Yun recently, and the matter of the newspaper still needs to be carefully pondered, and the minister is really powerless. Therefore, the minister hopes that the development of weapons will be supervised by Lord Xia Yanxia. Peng Yue knew that Xia Yan was favored and befriended by himself, and handed it over to him not only Zhu Houxi would agree, but he was also relieved.

"Haha..."Zhu Houxi couldn't help but be happy when he heard Peng Yue say this, but he was a little embarrassed: "Since it is Aiqing's idea, it will be supervised by Aiqing and Xia Yan." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." A big stone in Peng Yue's heart finally fell to the ground.

"Zirui, I know that you are quite talented, but now that you are young, you have become the right attendant of the household. If you are promoted too quickly, I am afraid that you will be jealous, although you have done everything that is very suitable for me, but I will not promote you first. ”

"The minister only seeks to relieve His Majesty's worries, not to be prominent. Your Majesty's grace will never be forgotten. Now the minister is satisfied, and does not seek promotion. ”