"But what about the missing funds? After all, there are still many soldiers who need to be solved urgently, and they can't be put aside!"

Although he expressed understanding, Ma Yundong continued to ask.

He was more anxious about the affairs of the soldiers than anyone else, so naturally it was impossible to put them aside and let the families of these soldiers starve.

"In that case, then I'll call Xu Chu first, and let's discuss it and see if we can solve some of the problems. Xiao Feng was also full of sadness, and had no choice but to call that place.

The issue of the resettlement of soldiers is a major matter, and it cannot be delayed for a moment.

Otherwise, let those soldiers think that Xiao Feng is just a traitor, and everything he did before was to whitewash himself, so he will kick it away directly after completing the Northern Expedition, and it will be completely finished.

Xiao Feng came from the uprising, so he naturally understood the importance of military morale.

Soon, Xu came here with a thick account book, he was worthy of being in charge of finances, and seeing that Ma Yundong was about to scold himself, he directly retorted: "I know what you want to do." But I'll just say a word, the treasury is out of money, it's as simple as that!"

"Is it because the Northern Expedition still built a railway?" Xiao Feng's cheeks were red and he felt a little regretful.

The Northern Expedition started in such a hurry that many things were not ready, but fortunately in this Northern Expedition, Mongolia was successfully driven out, otherwise it would have been a big loss.

Xu Chu closed his head and replied, "That's right. The Northern Expedition alone accounted for half of the financial expenditure, and the construction of the railroad was another major head. If you are squeezed by these two items, there will only be 3 million yuan left in the court!"

"That's all?" Ma Yundong shouted.

For ordinary people, this money may be regarded as a huge amount of money, but for the country as a unit, such a little bit can only be regarded as a drizzle, and it will not come in handy at all.

Because according to the pension system of the Red Phoenix Army, just in this Northern Expedition, according to the pension of at least 300 yuan per soldier, it will cost 4.1 million yuan, and there is still a gap of 1 million yuan.

Ma Yundong shouted: "Then you can't just give it." At least a million guan is fine!"

"How is this possible?" Xu Chu shook his head and replied: "Do you think that all this money can be embezzled? Don't forget, the salaries of the officials of the DPRK and China have not been paid, and even the salaries of the soldiers in the army have to rely on this money to support themselves." If you take it all, what will happen to the others?"

"Isn't there an intake? You know, isn't there a lot of railroad that has been built? Logically speaking, there should be some intake. Xiao Feng asked.

Xu Chu said helplessly: "The problem is, it's not enough!"

"Not enough?"

"That's right. At present, only the railway from Chang'an to Tongguan has been built, and this railway is only 300,000 guan a month, what role can 300,000 guan play?" Xu Chu said helplessly: "As for other railways, which are still under construction, how can they bring us income?"

Xiao Feng was also shocked when he heard this: "If this is the case, then I'm afraid that we will find another way, otherwise we will have to be forced to death by this finance?" Seeing these account books, she faintly began to regret the Northern Expedition at this moment, otherwise how could there be such a big financial vacancy.

Ma Yundong listened on the side, and he was also frightened: "Hearing you say this, how do you feel that we may collapse anytime and anywhere? But when we were on the Long March, these things didn't happen, why are these things happening now?" Scratching his head, he was visibly confused by the data, and even slightly doubted that Xu had falsified.

"Hmph, or why do you think I'm trying to stop you from opening another front? It's not that you're forced by money!" Xu replied angrily.

As for whether to support the Handan Rebel Army at the beginning, he was really scolded miserably, and he felt unwilling until now.

Ma Yundong's face was angry, but he said: "Those are my brothers, do you want me to watch them die?"

When it comes to the old things, the two of them are not red-eyed, and they always stare at each other without retreating.

Xiao Feng was bored listening to it, and shouted directly: "What is the noise, don't forget that this is the Prime Minister's Mansion." If you really want to quarrel, you can make an appointment someday and go to the quarrel by yourself. ”

"My subordinates know. ”

Ma Yundong and Xu Chu closed their heads one after another, feeling that they were too impatient before.

Despite this, when the two looked at each other, they were still full of hostility.

Xiao Feng didn't bother to pay attention to it, but asked, "It's just this hole, what are you going to do with it?"

"This, but I don't know what the lord plans to do. Xu Chu's face was slightly stunned, but he hesitated for a moment.

Xiao Feng asked: "Oh? Listening to what you said, it seems that you have ever thought about trying to solve this financial hole?

"First, just like those emperors in the past, raise taxes!"

Xu Chu took a deep breath, cautiously glanced at Xiao Feng's expression, and then began to speak, seeing that when Xiao Feng heard the tax increase, his eyes inevitably revealed some rejection, so he hurriedly said: "Of course, the disadvantages of this tax increase are obvious, that is, it will increase the burden of the people, and it will also break the promise of 'never raising taxes' formulated by the lord, which is the next of the best." But there is a second method, and that is to issue additional treasury bonds. ”

"National debt?"

Xiao Feng muttered.

This national debt, she has not never seen, in the later world, often through this method to raise money, so that she can survive all kinds of crises.

Unexpectedly, in order to support the Northern Expedition, Xiao Jingmao came up with this thing.

Xu Chu looked proud, Xiao Jingmao came up with this thing at the beginning, but he actually pushed it behind his back.

"That's right, it's the national debt. In the name of the government, the wealth of the rich is concentrated in the hands of the rich by issuing government bonds, so that they can meet their own needs. Of course, this also has a drawback, that is, in order to maintain the government's credibility, I am afraid that the future of the country will inevitably be affected by those rich people. ”

"The third one. Xiao Feng interjected and asked.

As for the impact of national debt, of course, she also knows that if the government's financial resources come entirely from national debt, then the government's actions will be easily influenced by those who have a large amount of national debt, which has a very fashionable term in the future, that is, capitalist countries.

But it wasn't what she wanted, so she asked.

"Sell land!"

Xu Chu took a deep breath, and then said vigorously.

Xiao Feng was stunned, and then asked, "Sell land, what kind of land?"

"Naturally, it's a sale of land use rights. Xu Chu replied: "According to the minister's observation, since the construction of the railway, various warehouses and houses have been built around the railway station, after all, the turnover of goods and the flow of people. All kinds of warehouses and houses are needed to meet people's needs. At present, the housing prices around the East Railway Station alone have increased to 300 wen a day!"

"So expensive?" Xiao Feng couldn't help but be speechless.

Xu Chu smiled: "Of course. After all, there is such a large flow of people in this place, as long as you get a little something, you can sell it for a lot of money. Relatively speaking, three hundred wen a day is not too expensive. ”

"So what?" Xiao Feng continued to ask.

It was for this reason that the minister thought that it would be better to enact a law stipulating that if you want to build a house in this vicinity, you need to pay a certain price to acquire the right to use the land, and you will also have to pay a certain amount of taxes every year after the construction, so that the problem of financial shortages can be solved. Xu Chu said enthusiastically.

He had been secretly investigating this policy for a long time, and naturally knew that if this policy was implemented, the financial hole would be able to be filled for a period of time.

Xiao Feng listened, and secretly thought in his heart.

Unexpectedly, these two policies, which were complained about by many people in the future, actually appeared in their own hands. ”

Seeing that Xiao Feng was silent, Xu Chu thought that the other party was still a little repulsed, and hurriedly shouted: "Lord, but I don't know what you think?"

Ma Yundong next to him also persuaded: "Lord." In fact, there is nothing bad about this policy, after all, there is no shortage of money to build a house here. And it's just a piece of paper, and it can be exchanged for so much money, which can be regarded as a good policy. ”

To be honest, for Ma Yundong, he didn't know what good governance was and what bad politics was, just because this policy could solve the financial problems and allow the dead soldiers to rest in peace, so he supported it.

"Well, just do what you want. The corners of Xiao Feng's mouth curled slightly, and he replied helplessly.

At present, in order to make up for the fiscal hole, this is the only way to do so.

In any case, it's better to live without a house than to die!

Xu Chu looked happy, and immediately bowed his head and said, "Thank you for your support." ”

Just as he was about to leave, Xiao Feng stopped him again and instructed, "Your method is also good." However, if it is limited to the train station, it will inevitably be perceived as discrimination, so it is better to implement it directly in the city. After all, in order to maintain peace in the city, it also takes a lot of effort, and in this case, the people in the city naturally have to pay a certain amount of taxes. Since it's linked to the house, it's better to call it real estate tax!"

Although he felt that this policy could not be regarded as good, Xiao Feng was also open-minded.

Because the Northern Expedition and railway construction are completely two gold-swallowing beasts, in order to make up for the vacancy, she can only give up her skin and implement this policy under her rule.

"I see!"

Xu Chu was stunned, and immediately understood what Xiao Feng meant.

If it is only promoted in one place, it will naturally be rejected by everyone, but if it is promoted by the whole country, then they will only gloat and even applaud it.

After all, the only people who can pay real estate tax are those who are rich, and in later generations, that is, the middle class.

As long as the bottom can be maintained without collapsing, the so-called middle class is completely sheep shearing, and it will not resist!