Guo Dan felt that it was necessary to calculate the account with Wanli, otherwise, how could he take out 250,000 taels of payment by then? He roughly explained to Wanli.

The profit is not that much in fact.

"There are quite a lot!"

After hearing this, Wanli immediately said.

Never underestimate the fat guy’s desire for money.

"Your Majesty said it."

Guo Dan clasped his fists and said, "Weizhi will also be formed as a pirate army as soon as possible. In addition, we received news not long ago that all porcelains have been shipped to Luwang Mansion this year, resulting in the price of porcelain in Fuguang area tripling."

"three times?"

Wanli exclaimed.

Guo Dan nodded and said, "The silk that Japan mainly buys, and porcelain will also attract enough Franchise merchants to Tianjin Port. The net profit can reach at least one to one. In addition, we spent more than one million taels of porcelain, tea, and silk on the market. In the next year, we can earn one million taels of silver through overseas trade."

"One million taels?" Wanli took a breath of cold air, and then he was so happy that his mouth couldn't close. "Okay, okay! Very good!"

But he forgot how long they had prepared for it, which they deserved.

However, this good start also prompted him to make up his mind to pursue the title of King of Sea House.

And that's the purpose of coming here.

Guo Dan pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, there is something I think I have to explain it clearly to Your Majesty."

"What's up?"

"It's still about profit."

Guo Dan said: "After all, our goods did not pass through the Maritime Bureau, nor did they pay taxes to the court..."

Wanli waved his hand and said, "You can't say that. We have also paid the tariffs. In addition, it costs a lot of money to manage the river."

Guo Tan nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right, but the problem is that the treasury is very empty now. If there is another financial problem, you will have to remedy it by then. Maybe you will spend more money."

Wanli frowned slightly and sighed: "That's true, but this...if taxes are paid, wouldn't it be acknowledge that I used the Lu Wang Mansion to do business?"

"The humble job is not going to pay taxes."

Guo Tan said: "I just hope to use overseas plans to reduce the burden on the treasury, that is, to send the descendants of the vassal kings to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty overseas."

This time, the incident of Guide Mansion also made him understand that the financial collapse and Wanli must use money to save him. He could still force one state prefecture, but if there were two more state prefectures, he could not afford to save him. He had to make plans in advance.

Regarding the vassal kings, they had already made a plan to send all the vassal kings overseas to reduce the burden on the country.

Wanli nodded and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Guo Dan said: "About this matter, I have carefully studied it. Since the promulgation of the "Religious Vocational Regulations", the court has loosened the system of vassal kings and encouraged the descendants of vassal kings to make a living. Your Majesty can choose a place near the Luwang Mansion and build a school to train these descendants of vassal kings. After the training is completed, some islands will be sealed for them."

Wanli was silent for a while and said, "The matter of vassalism is very important, and I have to consider it again."

As he was talking, Wanli suddenly thought that Guo Dan seemed to be coming back to report his life. He coughed lightly and restored the emperor's expression he should have. He asked, "By the way! I heard that the situation in Guide Mansion has improved. It seems that I have not chosen the wrong person!"

Guo Dan said, "This is all based on Your Majesty's wise guidance. A humble position is just to run errands."

"Don't be humble, you have made great contributions to this trip." Wanli laughed.

Guo Dan suddenly remembered something and said, "Then Your Majesty should also know that Bei Zhi has taken down all the coal and iron ore in Guide Mansion."

Wanli nodded and said with his eyes shining: "How much money can this make?"

“…!”

Guo Dan blinked and said, "Your Majesty, the profit here is actually not high."

A flash of disappointment flashed in Wanli's eyes, and he waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter if it's not high. After all, you are going to save Guide Mansion, not to make money. As long as you don't lose money, you can do it."

"The compensation won't be done."

Guo Dan said: "But another reason for Beizhi to do this is to free up more coal and iron ore for Weihui Mansion to produce bird guns and cannons, which are weapons that our pirate army needs very much."

Wanli nodded and said, "You have thought it quite carefully."

Guo Dan said: "But there is one problem with Li Rusong. He doesn't know our pirate plan, but at the same time he monitors the production of firearms. If we want to produce firearms on a large scale, it will be difficult to hide it from him. Therefore, Bei Zhi has not met him this time."

Wanli pondered for a moment and said, "I will arrange this matter. I will notify you what to do at that time."

Guo Dan held his fists and bowed, saying, "As for the orders of humble duties."

Wanli said again: "Li Chengliang has returned to Beijing, you can go and contact him at that time."

Guo Tan asked: "Your Majesty is planning to let Li Chengliang join our weapons production?"

Wanli nodded and said, "Although I dismissed him, I actually trust him very much. However, this tree attracts wind and he should not be the general of Liaodong anymore. However, he is still the pillar of the Liaodong region, and I cannot do without him."

"I understand the humble position."

In fact, Wanli's dismissal of Li Chengliang had little to do with Shen Shixing. Instead, Li Chengliang's actions in the Liaodong region made him feel uncomfortable. He felt that if this continued, he would be difficult to control Li Chengliang. Wanli was not confused. He knew that Liaodong could be so stable in recent years, and he had to continue to rely on Li Chengliang, because those who guarded Liaodong were still Li Chengliang's subordinates.

This is a red date!

Fortunately, Guo Dan eroded the whale swallowing plan and gave him a choice, which was to use money to win over these generals.

After talking about this, Guo Dan took his leave.

But as soon as he quit, a little eunuch came over and whispered: "Advisor Guo, Chief Minister Shen is invited."

Guo Dan was stunned and said, "I just need to report to His Majesty."

The little eunuch was shocked, "You guys are so arrogant, you won't even go if the chief minister invites you."

Guo Tan changed his tone and said, "But I have always respected the elderly and loved the young. I'm in trouble."

"call---!"

The little eunuch breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the kid was still on the ground.

When I arrived at the East Pavilion, I saw Shen Shixing, Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping and Song Feng sitting inside.

But Guo Dan didn't dare to show off in front of these big guys and salute all the men.

"Consultant Guo doesn't need to be polite, please sit down."

"Thank you."

After Guo Dan sat down, Shen Shixing smiled and said, "I am really worthy of being my financial advisor to the Ming Dynasty. No matter how difficult the problem is, it is easy to get it!"

Guo Dan hurriedly said, "The chief assistant is really over-reward, I don't have the ability."

Shen Shixing asked, "Then explain why the situation in Guide Mansion will immediately improve as soon as you go?"

“That’s because…!”

Guo Dan suddenly found that the four old men were staring at him, and felt a little surprised. After pondering for a moment, he understood, oh, I understand, they are here to ask for advice, this is not possible. If you want to develop this habit, you have to look for me in the future. That is not possible, MD, the fat man refused to even pay a penny of employment fee. His eyes turned and said, "I'm going to hide it from you, in fact... I'm just playing tricks."

"A trick?"

The four old men said in unison.

If it's a trick, it's really awesome, because no one can see it.

Guo Dan nodded and said, "Yes, I wonder if you guys have noticed that every time I turn decay into magic."

Wang Xijue nodded and said, "This is exactly where we are curious."

Guo Tan smiled and said, "But the fact is that if it is not corrupt, I will never be able to create magic."

Song Qian shook his head and said, "I don't understand very well."

"Actually, this is easy to understand."

Guo Tan smiled and said, "This can also be understood as taking advantage of the situation. If you ask me to do something in Henan Prefecture now, then I will be helpless when I go there, because everything is very good there. In other words, no matter what I do, I will encounter great resistance. It is difficult for you to do something, let alone me."

Shen Shixing and the others all suddenly realized.

Whether it was the previous contract or this crisis, Guo Dan must have stood up only when he was in an extreme crisis in the local area.

This crisis not only hurt the people, but also hit the local government and landlord class.

The situation in Weihui Mansion was very critical at that time, and the people were already attacking the landlord's farm.

Only then did Guo Dan have the chance to suppress them.

This is actually breaking and then establishing.

Without these crises, the power of the landlord class would be so powerful that they would not be able to deal with it, and Guo Dan would be even more difficult to make a difference.

In fact, the problem still exists, but Guo Dan is good at seizing opportunities.

"I see."

Wang Jiaping nodded thoughtfully.

Shen Shixing stroking his beard and laughed.

Wang Jiaping asked: "Why is Shoushen laughing?"

Shen Shixing said: "Didn't you hear that this kid is mocking us officials. Only when the authority of the government declines can he turn decay into magic."

"Sir, I have no intention of this!" Guo Dan said with a look of unfairness: "I just hope to tell you, in fact, what I can do is very limited, far less than you."

The implication is that if you have something to come, don’t come to me, let alone if you have nothing to do.

When the four old men heard this, they knew that Guo Dan had already seen their purpose, and they all laughed a few times to cover up their embarrassment.

They really hope to ask Guo Dan for some advice. You are a little too amazing. You were embarrassed before, but now you are a financial advisor to the Ming Dynasty, so you must communicate.

What Guo Dan said is not really fooling them. It makes sense. The problems of the Ming Dynasty have become some stubborn diseases, not only the ruling class is corrupt, but also the rules set by Taizu and Chengzu.

If it cannot be broken, it will be impossible to do it.

The problem is that it cannot be broken.

Guo Dan’s magic is actually a little tricky.

To be honest, the only state prefecture that Guo Dan revitalized was Weihui Prefecture. Kaifeng Prefecture completely relies on the policies of private colleges to promote local consumption. As for Huaiqing Prefecture, Guo Dan has only been there once.

Local landlords control the entire economy.

The reason why their economy is better than before is because Wei Hui Mansion, which has lowered their prices and imported agricultural products from them.

Except for Weihui Prefecture, the other three prefectures have essentially not changed at all.

In this crisis, he could have taken down Guide Mansion, but the question is, what is he doing to take down?

He also had no way to make Guide Mansion better.

I still have to bear so much taxes in vain and I still have to bear risks.
Chapter completed!