When Zhao Lie and Li Mingyu arrived at Zhao Lie's apartment in the government office, Zhao Meng had been waiting for a long time.
"Brother, Xu Hong and Tang Xianwen haven't arrived yet."
Zhao Lie asked.
"Second brother, every time you ask for their data, you must be as detailed as possible.
These two are still checking, otherwise, if they make mistakes in front of you, they will lose face."
Zhao Meng said with a smile.
Zhao Lie laughed it off and said to verify the internal affairs, the situation submitted below must be true and accurate, otherwise they will all be false numbers and there is no point in verifying it with several people.
"Mr.
Li, I remember that Miss Li is already in her twenties and will get married soon."
Zhao Lie was also doing nothing, so he asked casually as he thought of seeing Li Lin just now.
Li Mingyu looked at Zhao Lie with complicated thoughts, "Damn, it's not even your kid's fault."
He felt unspeakably depressed.
"My wife has arranged several marriages for her, but the child does not want to get married early."
"Well, it doesn't matter if I get married later, I can spend more time with you, and in other words, Li Lin can be with you."
Zhao Lie had no idea that he was the culprit, and said casually according to the perspective of future generations.
Being in your twenties is still a big kid in later generations, which is the time to have fun.
I'll go, Li Mingyu is just trying to make a fuss, why are you still here making sarcastic remarks?
She's already an old girl even though she's not married at the age of twenty.
She's still accompanying us, so we can get married as soon as possible to save us all the trouble and effort.
"It's better to get married as soon as possible.
We are already twenty-year-old girls.
If we don't get married, we won't have many good marriages."
Lao Li's face turned a little dark.
Zhao Meng looked at Mr.
Li who was a little resentful towards Zhao Lie.
He looked at his second brother with a look that was a bit unkind.
Could it be. . .
Zhao Meng's heart moved.
Zhao Lie was stunned when he heard Li Mingyu's words.
Then he remembered that in this era where people get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen, she is indeed an old girl at the age of twenty.
Maybe it will not be easy to find a suitable marriage by then, because she is a good match.
Most of the men in their twenties are also married.
Zhao Lie shook his head, alas, it was too early to get married, and it was too dangerous to have children as a teenager.
But when you think about the fact that the average living age of ancient people was less than forty years old, you feel relieved.
"Greetings, sir."
Xu Hong and Tang Xianwen entered the room and bowed to Zhao Lie.
"No need."
Zhao Lie asked the two of them to sit down.
"I have been away for a long time.
The reason for gathering today is to understand the general affairs of various places.
Xu Hong, please talk first."
Now Xu Hong is Shidao's chief steward.
All matters in Beihua and Jeju were brought to him before they were reported to Zhao Meng and Zhao Lie in different categories.
"Sir, the letter sent by Lord Beihua Wanji shows that as of March this year, Beihua has developed a total of more than 4,869,110 acres.
It has resettled more than 317,450 Liao residents. , and at the same time set aside 1.5 million Honda for retired soldiers.
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Mr.
Wan estimates that there are still more than 2 million acres of undeveloped land in the North China Plain, but most of them are not near official roads and rivers.
They lack water sources or have impassable roads, so the cost of developing them will increase greatly. ."
Xu Hong looked at Zhao Lie.
"Well, let's put these acres aside for now and develop them later."
Now the resettlement of Dingkou has been basically completed.
As for the future, we will wait until new refugees enter.
In addition, Tokachi and the northern plain are also in Zhao Lie's plan.
Zhao Lie does not intend to open up anymore at this time, after all, the manpower has been exhausted.
Even if we have manpower in the future, we will still focus on Tokachi and other places.
"In addition, Mr.
Wan reported that the reinforcements from the Beihua Shipyard and the Economic Prefecture Shipyard have been able to build patrol ships of less than two hundred tons.
I hope that your Excellency will allow Beihua to build thirty patrol ships to ensure Beihua's safety.
After all, Beihua Surrounded by the sea, the Japanese and the Anui people communicated with the Japanese through sea routes," Xu Hong continued.
"How is our army's finances?"
Zhao Lie did not immediately agree to Wanji's request, but asked about Jeju's finances.
How could there be warships without Kuyin.
"Sir, Master Ma Tao sent someone to report ten days ago.
Now there are more than 18,900 taels of gold in Jeju.
There are more than 328,000 taels of silver, 36,000 gold coins, and more than 178,000 silver coins. , more than 300 kilograms of various gems are estimated to be worth about 300,000 taels of silver, but according to what the Lord said, 300,000 taels of silver are reserved for war.
Reserve one hundred thousand taels of silver as a disaster relief reserve, resulting in a surplus of more than 18,900 taels of gold, 20,000 taels of silver, more than 36,000 gold coins, more than 78,000 silver coins, and more than 300 jins of gems.
Because the Jeju shipyard consumes a lot of money and money to purchase rice and grain, these money and grain cannot be used," Xu Hongyan said.
Zhao Lie frowned.
Now that the resettlement of the Liao people has been completed, except for the more than 10,000 Liao people who finally arrived and have to be supported, the others can support themselves.
The financial burden of more than 300,000 taels per year has also been relieved.
In just a few years, Zhao Lie has spent more than one million in money and food.
However, the Jeju Shipyard has now become a big money hog.
In the past two years, twenty 800-ton warships have been built, twenty Tang-class warships have been produced, and one hundred and sixty-nine warships have been produced.
More than 30 ten-ton patrol ships have been built, which cost more than 600,000 taels of silver.
This is just the expenditure on the ship.
There are also expenditures on heavy artillery, personnel, armor, baggage and maintenance, etc.
The total cost is nearly one million taels of silver.
Now the Polu Army Navy has a total of more than 24,000 officers and soldiers, and nearly 100 large and small Galen warships. ship and become a real gold-swallowing behemoth.
Moreover, the shipyard is still under construction, which means that the silver in the bank will be depleted a lot.
"Beihua has more than 4,500 taels of gold and 87,000 taels of silver in stock.
However, starting from this year, Beihua estimates that there will be 1.6 million acres of land that can be collected as land tax, and it is estimated that there will be more than 60,000 taels of silver.
In addition, Beihua Bank has a total of more than 110,000 gold coins and more than 80 silver coins.
Ten thousand, more than 2.9 million copper coins.
Beihuatian's gift will reach 150,000 taels of silver next year, and more than 230,000 taels of silver the year after that, which can be returned to the Jeju general treasury.
This is why Mr.
Wan proposed to build a ship. .
The money can be borrowed from Beihua Qunye Bank this year and can be paid off next year."
Xu Hongyi came along.
After hearing Xu Hong's detailed explanation, Zhao Meng, Li Mingyu and others showed relaxed smiles.
Now that even the biggest burden, Beihua, can be self-sufficient this year, there is nothing to worry about.
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"No, even if Beihua has a surplus, it cannot be touched lightly."
Zhao Lie shook his head.
Think about it.
Zhao Meng, Li Mingyu, Xu Hong, Tang Xianwen and others looked at each other.
"Sir, my private salt and cement business in Jeju is very prosperous.
I can earn more than 300,000 taels of silver every month.
Although there is not much money in Jeju now, it can be saved in a few months.
Ordinarily, Beihua can have the financial resources.
Build ships and protect the coast."
Tang Xianwen asked, and now he is in charge of these gray incomes.
"Xu Hong, I plan to attack Tokachi and Daonan this year and next to unify North China.
In addition, I have decided to increase the war reserve fund to two million taels of silver to prepare for emergencies.
In other words, most of Jeju's income To seal it up, Jeju will have to live a hard life for a few years with the remaining Polu army and administrative expenses as well as the shipyards.
From now on, Beihua can only rely on its own shipbuilding and attacking Tokachi and Daonan.
Now Beihua has money and food.
Far from enough."
Zhao Lie explained.
A few people nodded and figured it out.
The Polu Army does not have the capital to squander it, and must plan carefully.
"Sir, these two million taels of silver are prepared for the war in the Ming Dynasty, right?"
Li Mingyu asked.
"Mr.
Li's eyes are as bright as a torch."
Zhao Lie stretched out his thumb, and Li Mingyu could see the use of this money at a glance.
"Sir, is it possible that there has been a big disaster in the Ming Dynasty in the past two years?"
Li Mingyu said in surprise.
The Ming Dynasty was already miserable enough.
Jiannu had just stopped, so why was there still a big disaster?
"Mr.
Li, let's wait and see.
Today, the Ming Dynasty is full of wars.
Although foreign enemies have withdrawn, it is a pity that the civil strife is raging and the Ming Dynasty will never have peace.
Since we are in the Ming Dynasty, we must prepare for a rainy day."
Zhao Lie secretly sighed in his heart, where is this?
The real difficulties of Ming Dynasty have only just begun.
Li Mingyu was speechless.
Zhao Lie's previous predictions had all come true.
Could it be that this time it would come true again?
The people of Ming Dynasty are suffering.
"Second brother, don't worry too much.
Jeju and Shidao are now self-sufficient, and even have a slight increase in income.
The expenses of the Polu Army's naval infantry and the shipyard are supported by the income from salt cargo.
There is a balance every month, and it is estimated that After more than a year, there will be a balance of war reserves."
Zhao Meng said, he estimated that it would not exceed a year and a half.
It can meet Zhao Lie's expectations.
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"Brother, although Jeju Beihua has settled down, it's just that we will be the gold-swallowing beasts in the future, and we will be busy."
Zhao Lie shook his head and sighed.
From then on, the Polu army spent countless money and food on expeditions east and west, which was a bottomless trap.
Zhao Meng's eyes shrank.
How big a scale of war and civil strife could make the second brother say such words?
He was also shocked.
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now.
Tell Wanji that from now on, I will use 100,000 taels of the more than 200,000 taels of silver I brought back from Gyeonggi to support Beihua's shipbuilding."
Zhao Lie said decisively.
"This is really cheap for Lao Wan.
If he hears this, he will definitely be happy."
Tang Xianwen said with a smile.
"Okay, Wan Ji and Gu Wuyue have been cautious and trembling in Beihua for several years.
This is a reward for them, so as not to keep shouting that I am stingy."
Zhao Lie said with a smile.
"Sir, Master Wan also said that taxes must be collected, but it is not easy to collect them in Fangmao and Huadu.
The cultivated land that can be developed first this year is in the western part of the North China Plain, near Fangmao and Huadu.
Next year and In the following years, it was all in the central, eastern, and southeastern parts.
There were many things to do, such as aggregating land, rectifying military service, managing village affairs, and managing schools.
Now the location and manpower in the two places are not suitable for the task.
Master Wan and Master Gu requested the establishment of county governance.
"Xu Hong.
Then he said.
"Yes, the whole territory of Beihua is half the size of Shandong.
Shandong has six prefectures and more than ninety counties.
Of course, this is related to the redundant officials and redundant personnel in the Ming Dynasty.
I will discuss with you today how many prefectures and counties should be established in Beihua.
It's appropriate."
Zhao Lie said.
After half a day of discussion, it was finally decided that there would be three prefectures in Beihua, and about twenty-five counties would be initially set up.
Twelve counties in Tokachi and Daonan would be reserved here, eight counties would be set up in existing places, and four would be reserved for the north.
County seat.
"Sir, Master Wan is waiting for the talented people in the orphanage.
These county magistrates have wiped out all the officials in his hands.
Without these hundreds of personnel, he cannot support the county government."
Tang Xianwen said with a smile.
In fact, Tang Xianwen was also envious that he would be able to open a government office and build a mansion like Wanji.
"Oh, Madam has been crying several times these past two days when she found out that they were leaving for Beihua.
She has a headache."
Zhao Lie held his head with one hand.
Alexandra really couldn't bear to leave these children who had been taking care of them for several years.
Zhao Meng, Xu Hong, and Tang Xianwen all burst into laughter when they saw Zhao Lie's appearance.
These are Madam's treasures, and you will suffer the consequences if you want to take them from Madam.
Only Li Mingyu's face turned darker.
After Zhao Meng saw it, he became even more aware.
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