Chapter 652; Twenty million taels

Author: Ran Xi Nian

Chapter 652; Twenty million taels

As Emperor Hongwen's voice fell, two imperial guards walked in from outside and were escorted directly to Yan Zuo.

This scene made many officials who had just targeted Lu Yaoyao feel anxious.

At this moment, even a blind person could see Emperor Hongwen's protection for Lu Yaoyao.

His Majesty believes in her and respects her decision. If they want to continue targeting Lu Yaoyao, they have to think carefully.

Yan Zuo, a third-grade official, was fucked off on the spot, which shows the strength.

"Princess Wanfu, calm down."

"They may have their own selfish motives, but there is still Dongzhou who is thinking about them."

The scene was silent for a while, but Wen Songtao stood up and broke the silence.

Of course, Lu Yaoyao couldn't resist him. Instead, he smiled and nodded very politely and said, "You are right, but again, the thing is mine, why should I give it to you for free?"

"You also said that for Dongzhou's good, what Dongzhou lacks is not only bombs? There are so many things needed, but I haven't seen them all donate them."

"The princess is absolutely right. Just before you came, an adult proposed that the imperial court buy bomb-making methods from you. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao laughed and said, "That's right, you have to act like you want something when you want it."

"What is your contribution to Dongzhou and what is necessary? I, Lu Yaoyao, have done a lot for Dongzhou. You can't ask me to do it alone, right?"

"Wouldn't it be over if I just said that?"

"So, Prime Minister Wen, how much money does the court plan to pay for it?"

Seeing that she relented, the ministers who wanted to get the bomb-making method became more active again.

However, Emperor Hongwen, who was on the high platform, had some doubts in his heart.

But he still remembered what Wen Xiang said to him, that Lu Yaoyao did not intend to give this thing away, and he also analyzed the powerful relationship inside.

Although he felt that Lu Yaoyao's idea was a bit unfounded, he couldn't deny that it was normal for her to have such worries.

How come Lu Yaoyao, who had made it clear that he would not surrender, actually agreed to the imperial court's purchase at this moment?

Could it be that he saw so many ministers coveting it, so he knew he couldn't keep it, so he handed it over in another way?

Although he thought this, he was still very happy. First of all, he stood on Lu Yaoyao's side today and showed his trust. Lu Yaoyao would never be dissatisfied.

Secondly, this bomb is indeed a good thing. If it can be given to the imperial court, it will definitely be considered a great thing.

Of course, if Lu Yaoyao didn't want to, he wouldn't think anything of it. Anyway, Lu Yaoyao had it in her hands. When he needed it, I believe she would be very happy to give him some.

For him, whether Lu Yaoyao hands it over or not, the impact is not that big.

Just as his mind was spinning, the Minister of Works below stood up.

First, he greeted Lu Yaoyao and said politely, "Princess Wanfu, our Ministry of Industry is willing to pay 50,000 taels of silver to purchase bomb-making methods. I hope the princess will consider it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of the Ministry of War also stood up and doubled the price as soon as he opened his mouth.

Bombs are a good thing. No matter which department they fall on, they will receive strong support from the imperial court in the future, and they will make a business with many benefits and guaranteed profits.

"Don't think about it, I don't agree."

"Two adults, are you deceiving me because I am young?"

Lu Yaoyao smiled, then turned to look at the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and asked: "Master, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, I have something to ask you, and please tell me directly."

"Your Majesty, you're welcome. Just say it's okay."

"Just last year, how much money was spent on the war?"

Hearing this, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance was startled. He didn't understand why she asked this so politely. Can this thing be said to the outside world casually?

Seeing his hesitation, Emperor Hongwen said, "It doesn't matter."

After receiving the emperor's greeting, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue did not hide his hand and said: "Last year's war was less intense than in previous years, so the cost was not small. The pills were about 3.2 million taels."

Money is what fights wars. Dongzhou's annual tax revenue is not low, but its annual expenditure on military supplies is also very large.

After all, the border is not peaceful.

"Then you have all seen the power of bombs. Do you think this thing can deter the other three countries?"

Is this even necessary to ask?

Everyone nodded in unison, and even the powerful Southern Xinjiang was frightened and retreated for dozens of miles, which is enough to show how powerful this thing is.

It can be said that as long as Dongzhou releases this news, the three countries will not dare to show their teeth to Dongzhou for at least five or six years in the future, not to mention ten years.

"According to current predictions, the border stability of Dongzhou can be guaranteed for at least five years. It is even said that if they have not found a way to restrain themselves, they may not dare to take any action against Dongzhou for ten or twenty years."

It was Prime Minister Dong who spoke at this time.

"Indeed, as the Minister of the Ministry of Finance said, the expenditure on the war last year alone was as much as 3.2 million taels."

"And Prime Minister Dong also said that the border stability can be guaranteed for at least five years."

Having said this, Lu Yaoyao turned to look at the Minister of Industry and the Minister of War, and smiled sarcastically.

"Two adults, one of you is offering fifty thousand taels and the other is offering one hundred thousand taels. Are you kidding me again?"

Many people followed her statement and thought, yes, this thing is too deceiving.

That’s 3.2 million taels a year, and according to the Minister of Household Affairs, last year’s situation was relatively good.

If we put it in some bad years, wouldn't it cost four to five million taels?

And this bomb can ensure the stability of the border for at least five years. They have no doubt about this. Some generals even think that Xiang Dong is being conservative.

If this incident is aimed at southern Xinjiang, and if the bombs are successfully constructed, I am afraid that the stability of the border can be guaranteed for at least ten years.

Based on the calculation of 3.2 million taels per year, that would be 16 million taels in five years.

These two guys actually wanted to use 50,000 taels and 100,000 taels to buy. How is this different from robbery? Even if they don't rob, it's too insulting.

"I'm too lazy to talk nonsense with you. It's such a cold weather and I've been going back and forth for this bomb several times."

"In this way, if the court asks for 20 million taels, it will give you the money. If it cannot pay, don't mention it anymore."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Twenty million taels?

Dongzhou's annual tax is only five to six million, and one bomb actually costs Dongzhou three or four years of income. This is too expensive.

"Your Majesty, the treasury does not have that much money. Let alone 20 million taels, even 200,000 taels cannot be obtained from the treasury now."

The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance immediately began to cry about poverty and did not give these guys any chance.

Just kidding, 20 million taels, that means you have to go to the Ministry of Accounts and have no income for three or four years. The Ministry of Accounts has no income, and will the money from other departments be paid? He doesn't want to be annoyed by those guys by then.
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