Just when Zhu Youxiao was extremely agitated, Liu Ruoyu, who had appeared as soon as the emperor returned to the palace, suddenly ran over and reported, "Your Majesty, Xu Cifu has led all the cabinet ministers, and Governor Sun has led all the governors to pay homage."

His title is quite formal, and there is no overstep. Even though Xu Guangqi has become the actual first assistant, he is still the second assistant in name. He understands this very clearly. At the same time, he also understands the emperor's intention, which is to let Xu Guangqi be re-elected. Therefore

He never rashly calls Xu Guangqi his chief assistant.

"Let them come in." Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment and then let these ministers in. These people's requests for advice gradually restored his sanity. At the same time, he also realized that whether his offspring will be male or female is a political issue.

Zhu Youxiao naturally does not have a patriarchal mentality, or in other words, most modern people do not have such a mentality. Many people even wish to have a daughter so that they don’t have to worry too much in the future. However, when you come to the Ming Dynasty, you must start from the Ming Dynasty.

Thinking about it, Zhu Youxiao could not help but be infected with some bad habits here. He hoped that the first child would be a boy, so that many things could be avoided.

"I will see you, Your Majesty."

A dozen or so people burst into laughter, knelt down on the ground and paid homage as soon as they arrived. Although this was not a formal occasion, Xu Guangqi and Sun Chengzong still did so. It can only be said that the current emperor is a genius, and with his unique and tough methods,

The two of them thought they were unable to reverse the decline of the Ming Dynasty and revive it in just three years.

Therefore, I bowed willingly. What's more, now that the imperial power is on the rise, it is always right to be respectful. This principle is not offensive to many people, and it is true everywhere.

"Everyone, please be safe." Zhu Youxiao naturally didn't know what they were thinking, but he just asked knowingly, "Why do these ministers seek to see you this time?"

Zhu Youxiao's tone was also very polite. Most of the emperors who bullied their ministers did not end well. There were many things that you couldn't do by him alone. He also needed the cooperation of his subordinates. Therefore, as long as it was not a formal occasion, Zhu Youxiao would

The school is quite gentle.

"Hehe!" Sun Chengzong, who was most familiar with the emperor, smiled and pointed at the delivery room. There were many of them and their official authority was too strong. They were afraid of bumping into the fetus, so they didn't get close. They just stood in the distance and watched from a distance.

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"Okay, everyone, let's wait together." Zhu Youxiao had no choice. Even though everyone was here, he couldn't drive them away. He could only wait for the result with a bunch of fifty-year-old old men.

He was not in the mood to say anything, but it was obvious that someone was not letting him go, so he came over shamelessly because of Sun Chengzong, who was close to him.

"Your Majesty, I am here to tell you about the recent government affairs of the Governor's Mansion!" He continued without looking at the emperor's face.

Under the guidance of Sun Chengzong, even though Zhu Youxiao was impatient, he still roughly understood the changes in military affairs across the country.

The first thing I want to talk about is the navy. Nowadays, the navy is making big moves. It is buying cement everywhere to build various port stations, bases, repair shipyards and so on.

In just half a year, the five million taels of silver originally approved by Zhu Youxiao had already been spent on three million taels. Such a large flow of money caused the landlords and businessmen who had just lost money from the cement business to

They smiled happily for a while, making them convinced that the cement franchise they had spent a lot of money to buy was the right one.

Of course, the consequence is that there is no money. These three million taels are for the construction of ports across the country. In addition, overseas port bases, expansion and recruitment of personnel, clothing and equipment, and even the construction of battleships, of course, are

The affairs of the Ministry of Military Industry are not under the control of the Governor's Office.

In short, Old Man Sun had one idea: the navy's money was almost running out, and he wanted two million taels to barely cover this year's expenses.

The corner of Zhu Youxiao's mouth twitched when he saw his desperate need for money. The navy wanted seven million taels, and the army wanted more this year. Military pay, equipment, shells, pensions, rewards, etc. were all a huge expense.

, although the dividends from each war can be compensated, they are all hidden and take time to take effect. He will have to spend a large amount of money in a short period of time.

If Zhu Youxiao of the Navy still supports it without any care, then he really can't believe it when the Logistics Department comes to ask for two million taels of construction costs.

"Zuo Guangdou, tell me what kind of warehouse and grain station needs so many?" Zhu Youxiao glared at him, not even caring about his children.

"Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation."

It turns out that there are not only grain depots and warehouses, but also camps, dormitories, school grounds, etc. for garrisons from various places. They are found in every county, prefecture, and province. Although the Logistics Department has adopted the minimum consumption method, it has designated military grain suppliers and purchased them from the General Administration of Grain.

food, but these infrastructures are still needed.

"This is just the initial investment, there may be more in the future." Zuo Guangdou said softly, but he knew that the Ming emperors were stingy, and it was almost impossible to get money from them, even though today's emperors are enlightened

, generous, but Zuo Guangdou felt that it would be good to get half of the two million taels.

However, he had not experienced Zhu Youxiao's generosity before. He frowned, thought for a moment, and then waved his pen, "Forget it, I will grant you three million taels. I will submit the official document later.

After I approve it, you can go to the bank to withdraw it."

"Ah!" Zuo Guangdou was stunned. Is this the emperor of the Ming Dynasty? Not only was there no deduction, but he also got 50% more. This is one million taels. In the past, Meininda's gold flowers and silver were only

This number.

"Why is it too much?" Zhu Youxiao glanced sideways, seeming a little distressed by his decision.

"No, no, how could I have too much?" Zuo Guangdou said with a smile.''

"Humph!" Zhu Youxiao snorted, and then saw that Bi Maokang was also eager to ask for money, so he quickly interrupted, "Grand Governor, you will make a list after you go. If there is anything that needs money, you can

Bring it up and show it to me."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Sun Chengzong responded.

After what he said, the governor's office finally calmed down. Since the emperor had spoken boldly, they were no longer entangled.

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't have any opinions on the governors who wanted accounts. He knew that these things were necessary infrastructure investments. The investment at one time was very large, just like the nationwide investment he was launching at the moment.

Road building plans are the same, they are essential, but once they are completed, they will last a long time.

The benefits and convenience it brings are also very obvious.

However, the governor's office was over, but the cabinet was surrounded again.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to report on my work." Xu Guangqi opened his mouth and started chatting because of his age, regardless of whether Zhu Youxiao wanted to do it or not.

Both he and Sun Chengzong understood that if they did not repay the favor at this time, and waited until the decision was made, then when the child was actually born, with the emperor's temperament, he probably would not have time to deal with government affairs. Seeing that the Mid-Autumn Festival was coming soon, but after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor would not

will appear.

It was precisely because they knew the emperor so well that the two of them reported some things regardless of the occasion. After speaking, the emperor would definitely take notice and deal with it as soon as he remembered.

"Your Majesty, this year's political performance has been very effective. As of this month, according to approximate statistics from various places, the commercial tax has exceeded ten million taels of silver. Especially in Shanghai County, the tax has exceeded one hundred thousand taels of silver. Guangdong and Tianjin are also not bad.

.And Yan Yingyuan, who took the lead in reform, Your Majesty, what should we do with these two people?"

As soon as Xu Guangqi came up, he asked about the arrangements for talents.

"What should we do? According to the normal promotion rotation procedure, when Tianqi is five years old, we will give priority to the two of them for promotion?" Zhu Youxiao asked in confusion. This was the tone that had been set long ago.

"Ahem, that's true, but outstanding talents should shine as soon as possible!" Xu Guangqi said in an official tone.

He looked very familiar to Zhu Youxiao. There must be a vacancy somewhere and there was no suitable candidate, so he fell in love with these two people.

"Tell me, where is there no prefect?" Zhu Youxiao asked directly.

"Your Majesty is wise, I guessed it before I even said it." Xu Guangqi flattered him a little, and then said sternly, "They are the Da Yuan Prefecture and the Ryukyu Prefecture."

"Chief member? Ryukyu?" Hearing these two names, Zhu Youxiao was a little confused.

These two names are really fascinating. They are lands that no later dynasties will have possession of. Is it so easy to take possession of them now?

Since Zheng Zhilong and Yan Siqi surrendered, these two places have been brought under the cabinet. The chief minister said, there is no problem in setting up a government. But as for Ryukyu, the islands are scattered, but the actual land area is still small.

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"Is there no problem in setting up a government in Ryukyu?" Zhu Youxiao asked directly.

"Is there any question? Didn't His Majesty say that territory depends not only on the land, but also on the sea? Although the Ryukyu Islands have a small land area, they belong to many sea areas. The land above is rich and suitable for growing fruits and rice. They are both good.

How can we not set up a government in a resettlement place? Moreover, this place is very important for sea transportation. If the garrison needs to match it, it is natural to set up a government."

Xu Guangqi's reasons immediately made Zhu Youxiao have no objection. These were the things he usually told him, but he didn't expect that the other party would learn from them and use them to persuade him.

"Your Majesty's words make sense, Ryukyu should have a government." Zhu Youxiao nodded repeatedly.

"Then your Majesty, how should we distribute these two people?" Xu Guangqi asked, "Excellent officials should be promoted as soon as possible to set an example."

His words seemed to have a hidden meaning, but Zhu Youxiao was careless and didn't hear it.

Who is suitable?

Zhu Youxiao thought about it. He had heard of the reputation of these two people. They both had certain military talents and good governance experience. However, after all, Lu Xiangsheng had a larger structure and a higher official position in later generations, so he should be placed in a more important position.

The place.

"Let's do this. Lu Xiangsheng will go to be the magistrate, and Yan Yingyuan will go to Ryukyu." He decided.

"That's it, veteran minister." Xu Guangqi nodded, and then opened his mouth to say something else. However, just as he opened his mouth, a loud cry of a baby suddenly came from the delivery room over there.

For a moment, both Zhu Youxiao and the giants from the military and political circles all looked at the delivery room with complex eyes, filled with expectations and worries.

The entire Kunning Palace was completely silent for a moment, except for that loud cry that resounded through the sky.
Chapter completed!