Building a palace is a very cumbersome matter. From Zhu Youde's order, the Ministry of Industry began to select the place, design the drawings, and then calculate the materials and craftsmen, and customize the construction period.
Feng Bogong said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry has begun preparations, but a lot of silver is needed."
"How much is that?"
Feng Bogong thought for a moment: "Your Majesty, could you please temporarily suspend the Forbidden City? The silver used to build the palace would be used to expand the army. Now the north is the center of gravity of our country."
When Zhu Youde saw that everyone had the same idea, he immediately felt sad.
He plans to use his own money to build it, not the treasury.
It really doesn’t work.
Because the materials needed to build the palace can be used to make armaments, and the money can be used to expand the army and prepare for war.
The productivity in ancient times was so rubbish. Maybe it was used to build the palace, and the materials needed for armament manufacturing would be delayed.
It’s just a single-threaded computer. Do you still want to dual-player?
Zhu Youde said nicely: "Sir, my harem is too small, so what you said is true. The project of the Forbidden City can be started first, the construction period can be slower, and the materials should be given priority to arms manufacturing. What do you think?"
Zhu Youde could only give in and take his time as long as the project started. He was still young and could afford to wait five or six years to build a palace.
Feng Bogong looked at everyone and then nodded: "That's fine, Your Majesty, the Forbidden City is completely completed. The Ministry of Works has a budget of 8 million taels, and requires 100,000 craftsmen. It will take three years. Since Your Majesty is willing to wait, let's complete it within ten years.
This can be arranged."
"Ten years, yes, I will spend ten million to build the Forbidden City. If the Ministry of Works can slightly increase the speed and shorten the construction period, then I will reward the Ministry of Works with the extra money!"
Zhu Youde thought that six years was about the same, but Feng Bogong dared to say that he had not done this in business for ten years.
You can do this, and I will use another method.
Feng Bogong's hand trembled, and Zhu Youde easily took out 10 million. Emperor, how much money have you hidden?
It seems that the emperor should be asked to hand it over, but that is unlikely. Now Daliang's treasury is very rich.
Feng Bogong nodded with difficulty. The emperor's wealth really made them civil servants very unhappy.
That's all for today's court meeting. Waiting for Zhu Youde to leave first, Feng Bogong grabbed Lu Jun.
"How much money does His Majesty have in his private treasury?"
Seeing that he was not inquiring about the treasury he was in charge of, Lu Jun suddenly became interested: "A lot, I can't tell you the specifics, but it's a lot anyway. Shang Fang's Mansion is making a lot of money now. I asked Zhou Chaozong specifically before going to court today. What is your Majesty's plan?"
Issue something called stock.”
Feng Bogong thought thoughtfully: "What you said means that the money from His Majesty's private treasury was obtained by Zhou Chaozong!"
"Now, Mr. Feng, it's a bit unpleasant to say "Lao". Who doesn't know that Zhou Chaozong is your Majesty's man? Although he is from the Ministry of Revenue, I usually don't care about him. After all, he can make a lot of money for the Ministry of Revenue.
This is a talent." Lu Jun said.
Feng Bogong didn't pay attention to Lu Jun's displeasure: "So your Majesty's money mainly comes from that exchange?"
"There is also the shuttle income from Shang Fang Mansion. Last month, Zhou Chaozong gave another 30 million to the inner treasury."
Feng Bogong looked at Lu Jun angrily: "Why don't you stop me? You are the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. It would be great if you send 30 million to the treasury."
"Wang Zhonghou picked it up personally. Do you think I dare to stop you? Only Wang Zhonghou knows how much money His Majesty has now. According to some estimates, it will probably be no less than 10 million taels of silver. So Mr. Feng, 10 million taels of silver."
This palace is really too relaxing for Your Majesty."
"No, your majesty is too rich. I have to let you spend the money. The emperor's money is not a blessing to the country. I'm afraid that your majesty will do whatever you want and wantonly. Now that your majesty is famous all over the world for his lust, if you continue to build palaces everywhere, people will work hard.
If it continues, the people will not be able to make a living."
Lu Jundao: "Master Feng, do you want His Majesty to hand over Shang Fang Mansion? I am willing to cooperate with you, but Shang Fang Mansion must be placed under the Ministry of Household Affairs in the future."
"We can discuss it. We have to find a way to make His Majesty take the initiative to hand over Shang Fang Mansion!"
Lu Jun nodded, of course the emperor must volunteer, otherwise who would dare to snatch it.
But it's too difficult.
Zhou Chaozong seemed to have a secret edict from the emperor. Although he was polite to him, he was unwilling to tell him when it came to the emperor's specific income.
I really want to know how much money the emperor has. Lu Junxin said that the emperor has more money than the treasury he is in charge of. He, the Minister of Household Affairs, has no sense of existence.
This is also the reason why he is willing to cooperate with Feng Bogong, otherwise everyone would not be on the same page.
In the harem, Zhu Youde looked at the ledger and was very satisfied. His private treasury had gained another 50 million yuan.
The income is good.
"It's good to have money!" Zhu Youde said: "There is no emperor in history who is richer than me."
Wang Zhonghou said quickly: "Your Majesty should be the richest emperor in history!"
"Haha, those emperors pursue civil and martial arts. I like money. Now, it is easier to do things with money. I don't panic when I have food in my hand."
Zhu Youde smiled and said: "The people live like this, and the emperor lives like this, but there is so much money in hand that can't be spent without spending it. The court also has money now, so it should reduce the burden on the people. What do you think about me canceling some taxes?"
"This is His Majesty's grace that has blessed the world. I dare not lie!"
"You are sensible!" Zhu Youde picked up a piece of jade and threw it to Wang Zhonghou. Wang Zhonghou caught it and stuffed it into his pocket.
"How's the skinny horse?"
Wang Zhonghou was afraid that Zhu Youde wanted to play with girls again, so he was not very willing to say it.
"Tell me about it!"
"Your Majesty, the ministers from other dynasties must be watching your Majesty right now. It would not be a good idea to meet the thin horse at this time!"
"..."
Zhu Youde was speechless.
Those civil servants are too annoying. Playing with girls is nothing. Don’t rich people play with women and men?
are you crazy!
This emperor is boring, why should he play with wood and become a carpenter emperor?
Annoying!
Wang Zhonghou knew Zhu Youde very well. When he saw that he was unhappy, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's slave recently found a book with some special gestures in it. I wonder if your Majesty would like to read it?"
"Oh, let me see!"
Wang Zhonghou quickly took out a book, opened it, and looked up at Wang Zhonghou: "There are illustrations. It looks like a new book. Where did it come from?"
"The old slave ordered the printing office to find private experts and collect those from the brothels... and then they were engraved, so that your Majesty will know it at a glance."
"Oh, Lao Wang, you are so talented!"
Zhu Youde took a look at the illustrated version of the Dictionary of Departure from the Palace. The book was three inches thick, and the paintings in it were very good and the postures were diverse.
The scene is still changing!
Zhu Youde was very satisfied. Yes, he was an emperor with corrupt ideas.