Chapter 28 Yingtian Storm (5)

After walking on the sea for twenty-three days, the Liaodong Navy appeared at the estuary of the Yangtze River and sailed slowly into the Yangtze River channel. There was no sail in the surrounding sea. Not only did there be no ships in the sea, but there were also rare people on land.

The scene at the estuary of the Yangtze River is a world apart from the scene where thousands of sails compete on the sea on the Liaodong Peninsula. In order to avoid the Japanese in the entire Jiangnan, the government not only refused to go into the sea, but also moved all the people ten miles away from the shore.

Atractylodes has never been to Jiangnan. Along the way, the scenery of Jiangnan in late autumn made her dizzy. The forests on the shore were soaked, and all kinds of birds were hovering high and low. A tall mountain peak came into view, which was the first mountain on the south bank after entering the river mouth.

Zhu Guiyan and Zhu Ye were so novel when they saw everything. At this time, they were naturally extremely excited when they saw the peak that was directly penetrated by the river. Guiyan asked, "Er Niang Er Niang, what kind of mountain is that?"

Bai Zhu had never been to Jiangnan, so naturally he didn't know that, so he had to touch his head and said, "Er Niang doesn't know, go and ask your father."

Zhu Guiyan and Zhu Ye jumped to Zhu Zhi again, and Zhu Zhi smiled and said, "My little baby is called Xiangshan, the fragrance of the sachet."

Zhu Ye said, "Then why can't Ye'er smell the fragrance?" Tong Yan Wuji said this, and everyone on the bridge laughed.

When I saw Xiangshan, I entered the Jiangyin Sea Defense Fortress area. Sure enough, I didn’t walk far. The wide river was split in half, with a large island in the middle. This is Jingjiang Island. There is a Jingjiang County Government on the island. Perhaps this is the smallest county in the country. There is only more than 200 households and less than a thousand people.

Finally, I saw a few sails on the shore, and several large sampans sailed out of the pier under Xiangshan. If I hadn't received Yingtian's letter, it would have said that the King of Liao would come to Beijing from the water to pay his birthday.

When he saw such a tall ship, the defenders on the shore would have been scared to death.

The big sampan negotiated with the fleet and knew that it was indeed Zhu Zhi's ship, so he hurriedly led the way. Just like that. After walking for another two days, the Liaodong fleet finally arrived at the Xiaguan Wharf at the North Gate of Yingtian.

I saw flags waving on the dock, and the welcoming team had been waiting here for a long time. As soon as I saw the big ship docking, the sound of drums and music immediately sounded on the shore.

Zhu Zhi ordered Qu Yuan to get off the boat and contact him. After a few meetings, Qu Yuan returned the news and the one who greeted the Ministry of Revenue was Lian Zining, the Minister of Revenue.

Zhu Zhi said: "Master Lian welcomes you, Mian Ren sees it is bad or good?"

Yang Rong said: "The emperor is still very sympathetic to his subordinates. He knows that Lord Lian owes His Highness a favor, so he specially asked him to welcome him.

Rong thought that Lord Lian was currently one of the most trusted ministers around the emperor, and he would welcome him to show that the emperor still trusts His Highness." Zhu Zhi nodded without saying a word.

The tonnage of the "Da Ming" is too large to reach the dock, so it can only be converted into a small sampan. Zhu Zhi and Bai Zhu led everyone to the shore. Lian Zining had already come up in three or two steps and bowed to each other when they met: "I am Lian Lian An (Li Zining).

His name is An, and his name is Xing) welcomes His Highness, Lady Xinglin, and Princess of the Prince of Liao.

Zhu Zhi smiled and helped him up and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Zining, please get up quickly. I came here with accusations from the thorns and apologize. Don't ruin Zining's future."

Lian Zining pretended to be angry and said, "Your Highness. Do you really think of humble position like this? Zining has not yet repaid his love for sending you to you for ten miles. Even if the emperor is not destined to come to you for a humble position, Zining should come to welcome you.

In Zining's opinion, what is your highness guilty? There will be public opinion on the court's discussion in the future."

"Zi Ning won't be angry. I still know your character. The country has a strong minister, and the country is lucky." Zhu Zhi suddenly whispered, "If Zi Ning really wants to help me, don't be too close to me."

Lian Zining's face changed, and naturally understood what Zhu Zhi said in his heart. He immediately bowed respectfully and said: "Your Highness, please station the accompanying guards outside the city and set up a garrison for the vassal kings. The accompanying guards are limited to their families and relatives."

Zhu Zhi knew he knew it. He also replied with a gift: "I don't want it."

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"After winning a few battles and saving up a sum of money, did you get your tail up to the sky?" Zhu Yuanzhang cursed angrily, "Do you know how these achievements come about? In order to support you in carrying out the new policy in Liaodong, the court exempted you from three years of money and food.

Not this, can you be so rich? If you have strong wings, you think you can fly. To make money, you dare not do anything. Do you think you are so terrible?

Support businessmen and create a "Fair Trade Order".

They even asked them to buy and sell goods with the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Without the support of the merchants, would the Northern Yuan Tatars dare to surround Daning? What blinded your heart? People say that merchants are profit-oriented, but I think you are profit-oriented.

He fell into the eyes of money and couldn't get out!" As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly walked back and forth in the study.

Zhu Zhi had been kneeling on the ground for half an hour. Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's scolding, he did not dare to speak, just waiting for him to finish scolding.

As he walked, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "I see you reporting the political achievements of Liaodong every year. It turns out that after doing this for half a day, it is all due to the support of the merchants and the superficial articles to please me.

If the Jinyiwei had not informed you of your actions in time, I would have been blinded by you and thought you were still the son of my loyal and loyal country. Who knew that you had become a lie and a lie-in-law.

Zhu Zhi looked up and said, "Father..."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't wait for him to speak, suddenly stopped and threw a fold of the desk on the ground: "Look at it yourself, this is what you do.

"Zhu Zhi picked up the wrinkles and looked at them. It was the Jinyiwei report on the Goryeo incident. Even the gift Li Chenggui gave him was recorded.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Who gave you the courage? Let you do this? You usually think you are quite honest and hold the title of King of Righteousness. Who knew that you did such a big thing behind your back?

For Li Dynasty, even the court has not yet concluded, you dare to support Wang Luchao to confront Li Dynasty. What are you feeling at ease? Say?"

Zhu Zhi stuttered: "When Li Chenggui expressed his surrender to our dynasty, he still communicated with the enemy and traded strategic materials when our Liaodong and Haixi started war. Wang Luchai, the prince of the former King of Goryeo, came to Liaodong to join the sons.

The son minister thought of using Wang Luchao to restrain Li Chenggui."

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "You are clever and sarcastic. Where do you insist on me and the court? You are arguing about this? Who do you think you can hide your selfishness? Li Chenggui is good to your fourth brother, but you are not in dealing with the fourth brother, so you are not in dealing with Li Chenggui. Do you think I am old and can't see the colorful in your heart?"

Zhu Zhi thought that only Yang Rong and Tie Xuan had discussed with him about the use of Wang Luchao, unless there were spies from the Jinyiwei among the two.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had already learned about his own selfishness, Zhu Zhi knew that he would never hide it anymore. Since this was the case, he admitted his mistake. So he bit the bullet and said, "The father clearly understood thousands of miles away. Yes, the son confessed that the son had selfishness.

The fourth brother and Li Chao secretly communicated with each other. Li Chao was in the back of Liaodong and secretly interfered with Liaodong's military strategy. Erchen really felt like he was stuck in his throat. So he thought of giving them a lesson and making them be honest. Erchen dared not hide it from this."

Zhu Yuanzhang stopped, stared at Zhu Zhi fiercely, and said, "Are you willing to admit it? Selfishness, selfishness, you have never had the world and the court. I have no choice but to love you for nothing.

"As he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, Zhu Zhi admitted that his selfishness made Zhu Yuanzhang feel better.

Zhu Zhi looked up and glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang's face, and hurriedly said, "Father, if these two things are happening, please report it carefully. Does the father remember that the first time I asked him about the political affairs in Liaodong.

My son said that I have never heard of anyone who does not value profit. People who are outside the Tartars do not understand the truth and only value benefits.

What attracts them in the Central Plains is the world of flower. I use my temptation to tempt it, only a few merchants are needed. If you can achieve the goal of peace in the border, it will not be cheaper than starting a war or spending money or food.

In the past few years, I have implemented this plan in my opinion. In recent years, I have sold many luxury goods to the Tartars, including tea from Jiangnan, glass from South Asia, and ironware from Liaodong.

The amount of salt, grain and medicine is strictly controlled, which is only enough for the basic use of the Tartars.

Father, in recent years, 50% of the Liaodong military and local horses have been exchanged for such trade. We have exchanged horses, cattle and sheep from the Tatars, all of which are strategic commodities that our dynasty needs.

Nowadays, Liaodong has a surplus in trade with the Tatars every year. Take last year's view, Liaodong sold goods worth more than 300,000 taels, but they sold only more than 200,000 taels.

If this continues, after three or five years, there will be nothing on the grassland that can be exchanged with us.

At that time, in a helpless manner, they had to continue to rob, and the military strength of the Northern Yuan Dynasty would naturally be depleted when it was eroded by the Han people. As long as our dynasty advances from the two routes of Beiping and Liaodong, it is just around the corner to pacify the Northern Yuan Dynasty."

As the founding king, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally would not be overwhelmed by anger. He could naturally understand Zhu Zhi’s explanation and said: “What you said makes sense, but you cannot govern the country by relying solely on these merchants. Merchants are always profit-oriented and must ultimately follow the kingly way.

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Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had some change of mind, Zhu Zhi hurriedly said, "Father, my son always forgets your teachings. The world is based on the people, and our dynasty's policies are based on agriculture.

However, Liaodong is bitter and cold, and the production of each mu of land is not high. Even if taxes are collected, it cannot collect much grain. Therefore, since the father exempted Liaodong from the three years of money and grain, the sons simply exempted Liaodong agricultural tax.

But what can support my son to make such a decision is the development of commercial business in Liaodong. Now, Liaodong's commercial tax is 200,000 taels per year. This 200,000 taels plus salt tax can basically balance the expenses in Liaodong.

My sons have already thought about how to completely exempt Liaodong agricultural tax and let farmers be completely liberated from poverty.

Once Liaodong can not collect agricultural taxes, it will inevitably attract immigrants from all over the world. Only when Liaodong’s population increases can it achieve the strategy of permanently consolidating Liaodong.”

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked and exempted from agricultural taxes. As a farmer, he only knew in his mind that farmers paid taxes by nature; but he also knew how the people who paid the Yuan before tax were suffering.

He also wanted to exempt the agricultural tax and adjust the tax rate to a minimum. However, the commercial tax in the entire Ming Dynasty was less than 4 million taels, and it was impossible to support national expenditures without relying on agriculture.
Chapter completed!