Looking at Shen Yourong who looked excited, the Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled indifferently, he naturally would not blame Shen Yourong. Obviously, Shen Yourong, who had been ruined for half his life, couldn't believe that this was true at all, and his heart was agitated, and gaffes were inevitable.

After a slight hesitation, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Although this is a big thing, there are not many main people, that is, a few of you. No, there is one more person, which is only five people. ”

Glancing at a few people seriously, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "This matter is a big thing, it can't be achieved in a short time, I hope that several Aiqing will work with one heart and one mind." As long as this thing is done, you Aiqing will be the heroes of the Ming Dynasty. ”

"Your Majesty, it costs a lot to build a strong sailor, building warships, installing firearms, and training a navy, each of which costs a lot. The minister is worried that the treasury will not be able to make ends meet! The war in northern Xinjiang continued, and the firearms factories spent a lot of money, and the state treasury suffered serious losses. At this time, such a large-scale construction of warships, I am afraid that the treasury will not be able to bear it! Natural disasters continue, the people are displaced, it can be said that they are waiting to be fed, if the emperor levies more taxes, I am afraid that there will be disasters! Xu Guangqi on the side has always looked like water, and he has wanted to say such things for a long time. The Emperor of the Apocalypse was young, and he probably had a lot of things he hadn't expected, but he had to say these things.

Glancing at Xu Guangqi deeply, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded slowly, this is what the important ministers of the court should say. After a long time, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Xu Aiqing, I have no choice but to do this. Aiqing rest assured, just like the money and food in the firearms factory, I will not give you a penny less than the money and food. As for how to get the money, that's my business. Since Aiqing can understand that it is not easy for me, then use every penny where it should be used. ”

"Your Majesty rest assured, the ministers will do their best!" He bowed to the Emperor of the Apocalypse. Xu Guangqi said respectfully. At this time, Xu Guangqi's mind was agitated, as if he was inspired by the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and he couldn't wait to immediately devote himself to the cause of shipbuilding.

Nodding slightly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Sun Yuanhua again, and said with a solemn face: "Sun Aiqing, I will leave the shipbuilding matter to you." Whatever you lack, you can come to me, and I will take care of you! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Sun Yuanhua nodded lightly, and said respectfully.

Looking at Shen Yourong and Yu Zhigao, the Emperor of the Apocalypse sighed lightly, and said in a rather emotional tone: "Two Aiqing, you have a lot of things, and you need to recruit and train a new army. Of course, it's not just the two of you. The other is Qi Jin, the chief soldier of Jiliao, and I will turn him over. Shen Aiqing appointed you as the governor of the water division and commanded the newly established water division, and Qi Jin and Yu Zhigao were all under your command. ”

Picking up his clothes and kneeling on the ground, Shen Yourong said loudly: "Thank you, Lord Longen, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

When Shen Yourong stood up, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "As for how to build a ship, what kind of ship to build." How many sailors need to be recruited, you go down and discuss. Then the unison came up. The initial investment will not be too much, I can only give you five million taels of silver, and you can discuss how to spend it yourself. ”

Several people glanced at each other, and they all saw the surprise in each other's eyes, it seemed that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was playing for real. The annual income of the Ming Dynasty was less than four million taels, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse took out five million taels at once. And it's an early investment, which seems to be really promising!

Bowing to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Shen Yourong said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the minister has a reluctant request. ”

"Aiqing just say!" He was slightly stunned, but the Emperor of the Apocalypse still said with a smile.

"Your Majesty. The minister hopes that His Majesty will allow the minister to recruit troops in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces! Shen Yourong's face was very serious, and he said with a serious face.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was slightly surprised, but after thinking about it, he understood. I don't know how high Qi Jin's status in Zhejiang is, not to mention that the combat effectiveness of Zhejiang soldiers is quite high. As for Yu Zhigao, who was the general army of Fujian before, the same is true.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "There is no problem with this, Aiqing can let it go!" All the food and salary of the water master have been allocated by the inner treasury, and Aiqing can rest assured! ”

"Emperor Xie!" Shen Yourong's heart was extremely excited, and his heart was full of enthusiasm at this time.

Laughing and waving his hand, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said casually: "Everyone, Aiqing, go down and discuss!" Then get a report! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! Wait for the resignation! After the men had finished their salutes, they withdrew with their bodies on.

Slowly turning back to the back of the dragon book case, the Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Wang Chengen, and asked tiredly, "Is there anything important?" ”

"Back to the emperor, the cabinet has a fold about Zhangjiakou. A total of 6 million taels of silver, 120,000 acres of fields, and 168 shops were confiscated from the merchants' homes of Jin and Shaanxi. Wang Chengen read while looking at the Emperor of the Apocalypse cautiously, and saw that the Emperor of the Apocalypse's expression did not change at all, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was already very angry in his heart, and he didn't expect that there would be so many. The silver money and shops are secondary, and the key is the 120,000 acres of land. It's just eight households, and they actually occupy 120,000 acres of land, which shows the seriousness of land annexation in the world. These are only eight merchant families, if they are replaced by princes and princes, how many should there be?

After a deep sigh, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "What is the opinion of the cabinet?" ”

"Back to the emperor, the cabinet is ready to send six million taels of silver and four million taels to the treasury, and the remaining two million taels to the inner treasury. As for the 160 shops, the Cabinet meant to let the local government sell them. According to the old rules, the treasury and the inner treasury were divided into five or five tiers. Most of the 120,000 acres of land were land cast by nearby farmers, and the cabinet meant to return it to the people! Wang Chengen closed the cabinet fold and said cautiously.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse had no objection to the first article, but he didn't agree with the second one, and glanced at Wang Chengen, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Tell the cabinet that it is too troublesome for the one hundred and sixty shops to distribute various official uniforms, so let's say that the big buyers found in the palace." Go back and let Longchang Firm come forward, and let Longchang Firm talk about how to buy and sell. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen had long expected this, how could the Emperor of the Apocalypse let go of such an opportunity? As long as the Longchang firm took over the business of the eight major merchants, then the entire business in Zhangjiakou and Saiwai would be vested in the Emperor of the Apocalypse. In this way, I am afraid that the Longchang will make a lot of money by the end of this year!

Gently knocked on the table, the Emperor of the Apocalypse frowned and thought softly, the matter of the land was cast The Emperor of the Apocalypse naturally understood that it was a means taken by the people in this era to evade taxes. If the land was returned to the people like this, the Emperor of the Apocalypse would always feel unwilling.

After pondering for a long time, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a low tone: "This matter will be done according to what the cabinet says!" Let the celebrant approve the red. ”

Although the voice of the Emperor of the Apocalypse was no different from usual, Wang Chengen felt the difference of the Emperor of the Apocalypse. He knew in his heart that the Emperor of the Apocalypse might have made some important decisions. However, Wang Chengen also understands that it is better not to ask what you shouldn't ask.

"Anything else?" Glancing back at Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, there is no more!" Wang Chengen bowed respectfully and said to the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse gently closed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "You go out!" I want to be alone! ”

Wang Chengen bowed and retreated, his steps were very slight, and his movements were also very careful.

Shenyang City, Marshal's Mansion, Hall.

There were many people sitting in the whole hall, and the main seat was Sun Chengzong, the first assistant university scholar of the cabinet. On the left is Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong, and on the right is Chen Hong, the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor Bingbi. Yang Lian, the governor of Liaodong, as well as civil officials at all levels, He Shixian, the chief soldier of Liaodong, Zhao Shujiao, the chief soldier of Shenyang, and the other fourteen general soldiers, are all here.

The atmosphere in the hall was very serious, and everyone's eyes were focused on Sun Chengzong, obviously waiting for Sun Chengzong to speak.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the old man came to Liaodong this time, what he wants to do, everyone must know very well, the old man won't say much! Starting tomorrow, the old man will start patrolling from Shenyang, selecting cavalry and cutting out unqualified soldiers. The old man hopes that you can be mentally prepared to go back and rectify your subordinates without making any mistakes! Sun Chengzong looked at the people below solemnly, his deep eyes scraped over everyone's faces, and he said with an unquestionable face.

"Obey the commander's orders!" Everyone replied loudly together, obviously no one here dared to challenge Sun Chengzong's prestige.

Glancing at Chen Hong, who was there with the old god, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "Father-in-law Chen, don't you know if Father-in-law Chen has anything to say?" ”

Glancing at Sun Chengzong in surprise, Chen Hong said with a smile: "Lord Sun said that he was joking, our family is a slave in the palace, how can there be a place for our family to talk." When the emperor came up, he explained clearly, our family is only here to manage the money this time, and as for other things, it is up to Lord Sun to say it! ”

Chen Hong's words may be a little uncomfortable in other people's ears, after all, what Chen Hong said is like wanting to ask for a bribe. However, Sun Chengzong understands that Chen Hong is showing an attitude, as for the money here, Chen Hong will not take a penny.

Turning his gaze to Yang Lian, Sun Chengzong said in a deep voice: "Lord Yang, how is the matter with the military horses?" ”

"Back to my lord, the pasture in Liaoyang has been restored, and the 300,000 taels I got from Gonggong Chen are almost spent. There are now 50,000 military horses in the horse farm, 40,000 of which can now be used as war horses. Yang Lian said as he glanced at Chen Hong on the side, and saw that Chen Hong's expression had not changed, so he breathed a sigh of relief.