All the patients were forced out of the city. Peace gradually returned to Xi'an, and food prices gradually stabilized.
The grain merchants didn't know how much grain Sun Chuanting had, so they could only stabilize when they were uncertain.
How much food did Sun Chuanting have?
The Four Guards of Xi'an only integrated the three guards. There were more than 24,000 military households, which naturally provided more than 24,000 hectares of farmland. All the land belonging to the military households fell into the hands of the wealthy gentry.
The military camp was not taken back, so Sun Chuanting compromised and only asked for normal taxes.
The upper-grade fields cost 18 shi per hectare, the medium-grade fields cost 15 shi per hectare, and the lower-grade fields cost 12 shi per hectare. Each shi of grain was worth 7 qian in silver.
This alone earns nearly 300,000 taels of silver and 100,000 dan of grain every year.
If you follow the example of a cat and a tiger, it will be implemented throughout the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty's finances will be rich in an instant.
Of course, the Ming Dynasty could also fall immediately with the support of the gentry.
If you don’t change, your country will perish.
If you change it, you will die faster.
Moreover, almost all the money and food in the entire Shaanxi Province had to be intercepted in order to be able to support a hundred thousand Qin troops.
Therefore, Zhu Yixi went to the street and asked about the price of grain, which was still around three taels per stone.
Nowadays, in Shaanxi, the only four prefectures that can really collect taxes are Xi'an, Fengxiang, Hanzhong, Gongchang and so on. The northern Shaanxi region still has to subsidize taxes.
Xi'an is now peaceful and peaceful, even better than Jiangnan, because Zhu Yixi has read the Di newspaper that the plague has also begun to prevail in southern Zhili.
Anqing Prefecture, Luzhou Prefecture and other places are even more desolate and uninhabited for thousands of miles. As a result, thieves are everywhere and taxes have been reduced.
"I'm afraid this remaining peace will not last long."
With a sigh, Zhu Yixi went straight to the Governor's Mansion.
Sun Chuanting praised as usual, and then said worriedly: "The thirty-one counties in six states under the jurisdiction of Xi'an Prefecture are all aware of the plague, so they want to send the patients to the plague camp you built."
"That's okay!" Zhu Yixi agreed immediately. He must respond decisively to the leader's request, regardless of whether he can do it or not.
Attitude issues and ability issues are two different things.
"It's just that they can build the camp themselves, so why did they send it to Xi'an?"
"You don't know this!" Sun Chuanting said disdainfully: "Isn't it just for fame?"
"If a person is forced out of the city and dies, the patient will inevitably have relatives and friends. It will be difficult for them to serve as chief officials. Moreover, they will gain a reputation as cold-blooded in official circles."
"Sent to Xi'an, you can lie and claim that the medicine doctor is good enough and can cure the disease. You will not be responsible for the patient's death, and you can also protect the county. Kill two birds with one stone."
Zhu Yixi suddenly realized.
As for Sun Chuanting, he could quickly win over some officials. Although he could not maintain it for a long time, it was enough as long as he could ensure the training of troops.
Immediately, Zhu Yixi frowned again and said with some hesitation: "Although the camp can be expanded, what about the money and food consumption?"
"There are more and more people, and money is needed for medicinal materials, food and drink, and I'm afraid it won't be enough!"
"That's what you said!"
Sun Chuanting was stunned, and then said: "We can't let them move here in vain, we are here to help them solve their problems!"
"In this way, I will ask each county to give five hundred shi of grain and give it all to you. As long as you don't let them run out and harm other people."
Zhu Yixi calculated that excluding Chang'an and Xianning counties, as well as 29 counties, the past five or six years have been peaceful, and this year is another normal year. It is not difficult to come up with 500 shi.
That is to say, a total of fourteen thousand five hundred stones.
"Governor Xian, the price of food is high now, and it has to be transported over long distances. I'm afraid the states and counties won't be willing to do it!"
Zhu Yixi then smiled and came up with an idea: "You can talk to them for five hundred dan first. If they refuse, then settle for a thousand taels of silver."
"Huh?" Sun Chuanting said in surprise: "Isn't this a loss for you? The price of food on the market is several percent higher."
"If we don't let them feel that we are taking advantage, the state and county will not send money."
Zhu Yixi joked.
"Yes, hahahaha!" Sun Chuanting was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "You have a thorough study of the human heart."
"In addition, I only need half of the twenty-nine thousand taels collected, and the rest will be left to you, Du Xian, to train your troops!"
Zhu Yixi cupped her hands and said sincerely.
Sun Chuanting was quite moved. There were very few subordinates who were so obedient and caring.
However, his rationality prevailed in the end, and he said decisively: "I'll give you the money. Military training belongs to military training, and treating diseases belongs to treating diseases. There should be no confusion."
"Besides, you should also remember that money must be spent wisely. If I find out that you have been embezzled, don't blame me for turning against you."
"As you command——"
Zhu Yixi was startled, and then he remembered that Sun Chuanting enforced strict laws.
When he came to Shaanxi, he was very strict in governing officials and jointly enforced the law with the inspector censor. It can be said that he had to compete with every penny, and corrupt officials were everywhere.
Sun Chuanting, on the other hand, only killed auxiliary officials, such as clerks, push officials and other small roles, but he shocked the counties and prefectures and cleaned up the officialdom.
The most obvious proof is that he did not need 60,000 taels of silver, not only to raise troops, but also to provide relief to 100,000 victims. At that time, he only had 10 taels of stone and rice.
By the way, in order to transport grain from Hanzhong, the Shu Road was renovated and thousands of people were mobilized...
Zhu Yixi's heart skipped a beat, and Zhu Yixi hurriedly said: "Duke Xian, in fact, from the outbreak of the plague to death, it only takes ten days, at most a month, and only half of the 30,000 taels of silver can be used."
"The money cannot be used!" Sun Chuanting hesitated for a while, resisted the temptation, and immediately said seriously: "If it is spread out, how will it be done?"
Zhu Yixi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, lowered her head, and said, "Then, why don't you lower your rank and use money to supply the craftsman's camp first?"
"Now we are preparing to cast the red cannon, but we are short of silver."
"If, if possible, let's do it!" Sun Chuanting emphasized: "We must first ensure that the patient eats."
"I understand!"
Zhu Yixi breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously.
"But you went to Jingyang County and invited people back just for the red cannon?"
Sun Chuanting's face looked better, and then he continued to ask.
"Yes!" It was expected that Sun Chuanting would learn this news, and he did not want to hide it. Zhu Yixi said softly: "Your Majesty is the assistant to the former Denglai Governor Sun, and he has great experience in making cannons."
"It's such a pity for Sun Chuyang (character)."
Sun Chuanting sighed, and then said: "However, the red cannon is too bulky and useless for field battles. It is better to let the prince specialize in other things."
"Duke Xian, although the red cannon is difficult to fight in the field, it can defend Tongguan!"
How could Zhu Yixi give up his desire to make cannons? He hurriedly explained:
"As the saying goes, think about defeat before winning. Tongguan is an important place for the westward march. If red cannons are added, how can the intruders dare to wreak havoc?"
"Furthermore, Jian Nu has entered the pass many times and the capital has been greatly opened up. If the red cannon is presented, the capital will be a little more stable."
Sun Chuanting was a little moved.
"Governor Xian, in addition to the thieves, there are also slaves. I heard that they have a lot of red cannons. We have no enemies!"
When Sun Chuanting heard this, he immediately became interested and hurriedly said: "Okay, you can try making two doors!"