Chapter 63 Corruption(2/2)
Huang Pujie looked at the huge Dragon Soul and sighed.
"Why did you stop building ships later?"
Liu Xia asked.
"Your Highness, Emperor Hongli originally wanted to use the powerful navy to further expand the territory of our Tianji Dynasty. As a result, it was only after we left this continent that we realized that the outside world is too big. We are just
Just a frog in a well. Let’s not talk about that first.
These giant beasts hiding in the deep sea, and even the strong men on the islands, are nothing but skinny bones. After several expeditions, the losses were extremely heavy. Seeing that it was impossible to open up the territory and tear the soil, it was a waste of people and money. In the opposition of many ministers
, the grand plan came to a halt."
Huang Pujie smiled bitterly.
"I see."
Liu Xia said with her hands behind her back, looking at the calm sea in the distance.
After meeting Liao Qichang, Liu Xia learned a lot about things outside this continent.
For example, the terrifying Demon-Sealed Island, the Monster Tribe and Feather Tribe on another continent, and the terrifying prehistoric beasts hiding in the deep sea.
No matter how powerful he is, he seems so insignificant in front of the vast world.
Moreover, maintaining such a powerful navy requires a lot of money, which is no joke.
Nowadays, the imperial navy is seriously in deficit and in a state of decay. Liu Xia can't help but frown, where can he get so much money at this time?
First of all, we can no longer ask for it from the court.
After years of fighting in southern Xinjiang, the court has spent countless money. Although Liu Xia doesn't know how the treasury is now, it can be seen from the emperor's food, clothing, housing and transportation that he is indeed not very wealthy.
The imperial court cannot want it, and these aristocratic families cannot want it.
If you ask them to send troops to suppress bandits, then each of them will have the virtue of rebellion. If you ask them for money, I am afraid that they will all be like iron roosters.
Moreover, there are small difficulties and big difficulties. Under the suppression of the imperial court these years, these families have lived a very tight life.
The landlords also had no surplus grain at home, so they couldn't get much out of their mouths.
That money is just a drop in the bucket for the current navy. These two paths are unworkable, and taxation is even more unworkable.
Let’s not talk about Taizhou. The people in Kunzhou are now panic-stricken. These officials are also extremely corrupt. They are eager for Liu Xia to open his mouth. Once he does, they will be able to extort money and make a lot of money.
By then, the people here may be in constant trouble just like Qiu County.
Left walking up and down the beach with his hands behind his back.
"Your Highness, are you worried about money?"
Huang Pujie smiled.
"good."
Liu Xia smiled awkwardly.
"There are countless corrupt officials in the south now. Your Highness can start with them. There may be unexpected surprises."
Huang Pujie smiled.
"I know this, but at the moment, the war is in turmoil. It's okay if these officials don't get into trouble. The money they take out will probably be taken back from the people in the end. How many corrupt officials can I kill by myself?"
Liu Xia smiled helplessly.
"His Highness has foresight, and I admire him. However, no matter how small a piece of meat is, it is still meat. For us, this money is life-saving money."
Huangpujie sighed.
"I know, I will do it myself."
After saying this, Liu Xia reached into the Qiankun bag to see his belongings.
As a result, when he just touched the Qiankun Bag, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Yes, there is such a thing. I forgot about it."
Liu Xia suddenly smiled excitedly.
"What?"
"nothing!"
Liu Xia touched the Qiankun bag and thought to himself: "The manufacturing technology of this thing has been lost long ago. The price that is spread in the world now is extremely expensive. Do you think that if I mass-produce this thing, I am afraid that I will have no money?"
This Qiankun Bag is hard to find. After all, a small thing can hold a lot of things. It is a dream for monks.
Especially the yin and yang masters.
Who is the richest person in this continent? You don’t need to ask anyone to know who is the Yin Yang Master.
Chapter completed!