Chapter VII Liaodong Year Pass

What has changed in Nanjing, He Xi doesn't know.

He Xi was already anxious.

At the end of the year, even the little people have to take stock of their families, not to mention the situation in Liaodong.

But He Xi didn't need to know that the situation in Liaodong was very bad.

He Xi had to admit something.

In the two years he has been in Liaodong, the people have used it too ruthlessly.

First the Northern Expedition, then the Goryeo, not to mention all kinds of construction, and then, to undertake immigration. There were even some small messes at one point. After all, people are not machines, or if the machine is used beyond the limit, it will also be bad.

As a result, the people's power is almost exhausted.

So He Xi had to order that this winter, except for the necessary defense, cancel everything, and let Liaodong rest for a winter. After the beginning of spring next year. It's never too late to arrange.

And most of the other source of manpower is Korean immigrants. These people have suffered greatly under the hands of Blue Jade, and have suffered great sins. One by one, they were frightened, and if they didn't appease them well, and if they didn't do well, they would make a big rebellion.

He Xi is not worried, this mess is too big. It's just one dead or wounded, and it's also a loss for Liaodong, isn't it?

It's because these immigrants who have just come here this year, as long as they build their own houses, Maodong will be fine.

That's it for manpower.

When manpower is exhausted, will other areas be rich?

No, it's not.

At this moment, among the yamen of the governor of Liaodong.

He Xi sat in the middle, the civil and military officials on both sides sat side by side, and under the corner of the wall, there was a row of tables with various account books. It is necessary to account for the total expenses and balances for the year. Calculate how much money he has.

Yang Shiqi said loudly: "The teachers are ready. ”

Yang Shiqi was called from Nanyang by He Xi, and now he is participating in politics. As mentioned earlier, political participation was very great in the Tang and Song dynasties. But now he is just the second official of the political envoy, and what he does depends on how the above arranges it.

Zhu Yuanzhang gave He Xi full power.

He Xi did not hesitate to issue a summoning order, and called all the people inside him. Yang Shiqi is one of them.

He Xi soon let Yang Shiqi take charge of all the expenses in Liaodong as a political participant.

In fact, the system in Liaodong is very chaotic now.

However, He Xi, as the first governor of the Ming Dynasty, this official position is new, and the following officials are set up with He Xi. After all, there are people on He Xi. He only needs to propose the structure, put forward the name of the person, report it to Nanjing, and go through a formality.

At this moment, He Xi's entire structure in Liaodong is.

He Xi was the governor and the chief manager.

Huang Zicheng cooperated with Ye Wang to manage civil affairs.

That's right. Because most of the people in Liaodong are military households, their management power lies in the military. Even if Ye Wang let Huang Zicheng take care of these things, Huang Zicheng could only help. And I am responsible for the most important thing now, which is resettlement. with farmland water conservancy, etc.

Ye Wang manages the army.

There is no need to mention it here.

Yang Shiqi managed the finances and took over the Liaodong Wood Mill. Liaodong Iron Works. Already the trade affairs of Lushun, Niuzhuang and Changchunbao.

Here we have to mention Changchun Fort.

As the northernmost part of Liaodong. It is also the northern section of the Liaosong Canal. Unconsciously, it became the trade center of Tohoku.

Although the Northeast is said to be desolate, it is not without a single person. There are actually quite a few people. Most of them are just swinging back and forth between Daming and Remnant Yuan to ride the wall. It was supposed to be small-scale trade. But in the deep mountains and old forests, the fur made money.

You know, it was the profits of the fur business that tempted a certain Chinese to take a Siberian adventure. Now there is a shortage of money in all aspects.

The trade of Changchun Fort has sprung up.

One more thing to mention here. Those stationed at Changchun Fort are already safe.

This is what Feng Sheng meant.

Feng Sheng wanted to go on the Northern Expedition, so he naturally wanted to install one of his own people in a key position. As a precursor. Changchun Fort is one such location.

However, he is now in charge of 3,000 cavalry as a commander. It's also a step by step. Enough to hold this place.

Before that, there were a lot of troubles in Changchun Fort because of trade. In the end, after Huang Zicheng straightened out, he opened a field. Even the Mongols did not come to attack. Although it is said that grain and iron tools are still forbidden to leave the customs. But other things can still be traded.

The Mongols also need this kind of communication.

Now the Mongols are much worse than the Ming Dynasty. Some of the Mongolian magnates may not want this tacit peace to last longer. so that they can lick their wounds.

Then there is Ge Tiangong, who is the general person in charge of all aspects of technology.

It's not that Ge Tiangong is proficient in all technical disciplines, that's impossible. Rather, it is said that Ge Tiangong manages the entire technical team in Liaodong.

He Xi said: "Let's start." ”

Yang Shiqi said: "Liaodong's income has these items, first of all, the income of various industries, the largest income is Liaodong Wood Factory, a total of more than 70,000 large trees were sold, and 500,000 stones of grain were obtained. In addition, it is the draw of Lushun, Niuzhuang and Changchunbao, with more than 20,000 taels of silver, millions of banknotes, and 130,000 stones of grain. Then there is the sea grain and grass. This year it is two million stones. However, the household department explained. This is Goryeo's military rations, and it cannot be used in Liaodong. ”

"Then there is the surplus grain from the local tuntian in Liaodong."

"Wait." Ye Wang coughed violently a few times and said, "My lord has built so many factories in Liaodong, why is it that only Liaodong Wood Factory has output." Elsewhere? Especially why is the Liaodong Iron Works not a little profitable? ”

Ye Wang has been very sick recently.

I don't know if it's because I'm old, but I've been absent from many meetings.

So there's one thing that I don't quite understand.

His question made He Xi extremely embarrassed.

Yes. A lot of things don't do without knowing. I didn't know until I did it. Industrialization requires continuous capital investment. Especially for heavy industry. It's not so easy to make money and get back to your capital.

Don't say anything else. Even the Taiping Iron Works, which is already very mature. It has just broken even, and this is because the Nanyang Domain likes to use the weapons of the Ming Dynasty in war. It's worth paying off.

But that doesn't mean they're not important.

Because there are many things that can't be counted as money.

The Taiping Iron Works produced more than 70 percent of the military equipment of the Ming Dynasty. This alone has saved huge costs for the imperial court and brought about a huge increase in combat effectiveness. But these things are not reflected in the financial statement. Or can't react directly to the above.

Because the weapons produced by the Taiping Iron Works were directly allocated to the Ministry of War, which distributed them. If you look at it from this aspect, Taiping Iron Works is actually very profitable. He earned the money for the armaments of the Ming army.

The situation of Shenyang Iron Works is different from that of Taiping Iron Works.

The Shenyang Iron Works and the Fushun Coal Mine were originally directly supplied to the front. Whether it is the previous Northern Expedition or the current Goryeo battlefield, the weapons used are all produced here. Without them, He Xi would not dare to promise to supply the attrition of the Goryeo battlefield.

However, in He Xi's view, what is more important is the machinery manufacturing industry born on the basis of Shenyang Iron Works.

Looms, sewing machines, water turbines. bearings, the generation of various mechanical accessories. Greatly supported other aspects. But nowadays, although the textile mills have produced a lot of linen. But there are only a few odd and bits buyers. No big deal yet.

This is also a problem for the market.

Liaodong can't digest these linens. What the people of Liaodong need is thick and warm cotton cloth. And the sackcloth is good though. But it is more suitable for southern people to wear in summer. I can't sell it for a while, and it's normal to squeeze it in my hands.

In short, there is much more that needs to be done beyond the timber trade routes that have been straightened out before.

Ge Tiangong coughed and said, "It's me who is incompetent and has betrayed the trust of the teacher." ”

He Xi sighed and said, "Forget it." It was I who miscalculated. You don't need to cover me up. Go ahead. ”

"Yes." Yang Shiqi said: "Liaodong military household tuntian. The total harvest is estimated to be 1.23 million stones. However, the surplus grain that can be collected does not exceed 250,000 stones. It is not enough to give money to officials and soldiers at all levels. An annual subsidy of 100,000 stone is required from the imperial court. If there is a war, it will be multiplied several times. ”

"But don't think about it. I have just taken stock of the warehouse, and there are only more than 300,000 stones of grain, all kinds of silver, and more than 10,000 taels. 10 million banknotes. More than 100,000 copper coins. Nothing else. ”

"That's just enough for next year's food rations. Don't do anything else. ”