"Really?" Zhu Cixuan showed an incredible expression.

Du Yinxi nodded with certainty, "What aspects can be collected? What are the tax rates for each tax? How much can be collected every year? These are certain. The amount of various silver expenses may vary, but they are all very different. Weichen specially found a few calculating officials and specifically counted Zhou Xian's tax and expenditures, and found that his annual expenditure was at least three times his annual income."

Zhu Cixuan was even more surprised and said, "Three times, can this money house really borrow so much?"

Du Yinxi said: "Your Majesty, this is not entirely considered a loan, because the silver has been circulating in the money house. There are those who have saved, some withdrawn, some merchants traded through the money house, and there are other kinds of other things. Even if it is three times the current one, Zhou Xian still has a large amount of silver that can be controlled."

Zhu Cixuan had a serious expression and was silent for a while and asked, "Aren't Zhou Xian afraid of spending so much, and he won't pay it back in the end?"

Du Yinxi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, if he can continue to win and win the world in the end, what does this little money count? If he loses, even if the mountains and earth collapse in the future, what is the relationship with him?"

Du Yinxi paused and continued: "Besides, Zhou Xian did not spend money randomly, but used all of the money in places where he should be used. For example, he moved the people to Liaodong, resettled refugees in various places, and helped the victims. The early expenses were very large, but these people's food, clothing, housing and transportation promoted the development of trade in Shandong, and these people could also pay taxes in the future. I think that as long as Zhou Xian defeated Manlu in Henan, and completely gained a foothold in the Central Plains, and rested for another year or two, his current taxes would have to be at least twice. In addition, Zhou Xian is now focusing on opening up sea trade. As long as he defeated the Heyi, this item would be filled with a large amount of silver."

Seeing Zhu Cixuan thinking seriously, Du Yinxi said: "Your Majesty, the war in the north has been in chaos for a long time, people's livelihood is in decline, and people are suffering. Although the south has experienced wars, it only hurts its skin and its foundation is still there. If Zhou Xian can do it, why can't I, the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Cixuan showed hesitation, "After all, the Ming Dynasty was not Zhou Xian. Will such a businessman's behavior be shameful? Besides, Taizu's legacy of emphasizing agriculture over commerce, and if he changes rashly, the Censor of the Inner Court may not allow it."

Du Yinxi looked ugly, thinking that it was time to go, and he still considered these things. "Your Majesty, it has been more than 200 years since the founding of Taizu, and the times have changed. How can the national policy established at that time be fully adapted to the world today? The world has become so chaotic that the Ming Dynasty must have enough loyalty to His Majesty's soldiers, and to support these soldiers must have enough money and food. Some policies can be changed, and some should be implemented even if it is a temporary measure. Or

Zhu Cixuan was silent for a while, and finally nodded reluctantly to agree. "Du Xiaoqing, you have to propose this proposal, you should be responsible for it, but you still need to preside over the war in Huguang. Can you recommend someone to me and let him do this on your behalf?"

Du Yinxi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I have been in another place for a long time and am not familiar with the princes in Nanjing. If you ask me to recommend it, it is really a bit embarrassing to me."

Two years ago, Du Yinxi was just the prefect of Changsha and had never entered the center of the court. In recent years, he was promoted by Zhu Cilang and was promoted step by step, becoming a governor of the local area with more than 200,000 troops.

With such rapid improvement, the great achievements of killing Li Zicheng will inevitably arouse people's hatred.

Some time ago, just because he went to worship Li Zicheng without the consent of the court, Li Jiantai went to Wuchang to seize his military power.

If you extend your hands to your wealth, it will probably trigger fierce attacks from the court officials. It will be difficult to do something sincerely.

Zhu Cilang may not have realized the significance of opening this money house to the Ming Dynasty, but Du Yinxi understood that if it was really to be established, it must be controlled by someone with sufficient trust and high status.

This is not something Du Yinxi can recommend or dare to recommend.

Besides, during these days, Du Yinxi often felt weak and exhausted. It was not easy to deal with the chaos in Huguang, and it was really difficult to spend energy to involve other things.

Zhu Cilang saw Du Yinxi say this, and he no longer forced himself. In fact, he already had a suitable candidate in his heart. "Du Aiqing, you don't want to recommend this, and I don't want to force him. But you are familiar with military affairs, the guards of Jiangyin and Zhenjiang, you can always give me some advice!"

Du Yinxi was silent for a while and said, "General Fuping Zhang Mingzhen is loyal, straight and tough, and has a strategy, so he can be used more. Your Majesty can order him to lead his troops to station in Zhenjiang, which will surely ensure the safety of Nanjing."

Zhu Cilang nodded slightly, "Zhang Aiqing is indeed worthy of taking this position."

Du Yinxi continued: "Zhenhai General Zheng Hongkui has nearly 20,000 soldiers under his command, half of whom are navy troops. Your Majesty can order him to station in Jiangyin, on the one hand, defend Jiangyin city, and on the other hand, strictly guard the Yangtze River defense line. If an enemy army arrives in the future, it will be enough to buy time for Nanjing's defense."

Zhu Ciyang looked embarrassed this time. He called Lu Jiude around him, asked a few words in a low voice, and finally agreed. "Then let's do what I said! Also, if a money shop is set up and the Ming Dynasty has enough money and food, Du Qing believes that the Ming Dynasty needs to train how many elite troops to fight the Central Plains in the north!"

Du Yinxi was silent for a while and said, "At least 150,000."

Zhu Cilang looked embarrassed, "Do you need so much?" In the past two years, Zhu Cilang's biggest feeling was that the money was not enough. How much money did 150,000 soldiers need!

Du Yinxi nodded, "Your Majesty, there are not a few soldiers in various parts of the Ming Dynasty now, and there are 500,000 or 600,000. But most of them are like the Left Army. They are not loyal to the Ming Dynasty, but their respective generals. This leads to their efforts to defend their respective territory, but if they are allowed to make the Northern Expedition, they may advance like the wind when they are smooth. But when they encounter difficulties, they will immediately develop a desire to retreat and affect the overall situation."

Speaking of this, Du Yinxi paused, "Your Majesty, the reason why he needs 150,000 newly trained soldiers is not only because the court needs enough strength to suppress those generals, but also because these soldiers will become the main force of the future Northern Expedition. They must be loyal to Your Majesty and have the courage and spirit to die in the battle to realize the Ming Dynasty's revival. After all, from south to north, no one has succeeded except Taizu, and many people will not be able to return to their hometowns at that time."

Zhu Cilang's face changed slightly, he stood there for a long time, and finally sighed. "Rise, the people suffer; death, the people suffer. What he said is true!"

Du Yinxi said: "I am talking nonsense, Your Majesty forgives your crime."
Chapter completed!