I, the grandson of the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty, earned 100 million taels at the beginning

Zhu Zhangui: It's true, but I don't plan to touch the money. Now that the imperial court's finances are able to break even, I plan to save the money for emergency use by future generations.

Old Man: Your idea is right. The imperial court can still support it. It is not in urgent need of money at all, so it is better to keep it.I see, I'll fool you later.

Zhu Zhangui: Grandpa is mighty, grandpa is righteous!

After the grandfather and grandson made eye contact, the old man knew something in his mind. He coughed lightly, looked at Xia Yuanji and asked.

"Xia Aiqing, if I remember correctly, the current financial situation of the imperial court is enough to support the operation of the imperial court."

Xia Yuanji, who has been with the old man for most of his life, is as smart as a monkey.

Many people present saw the eye contact between the grandfather and grandson just now.

Although I don't quite understand the meaning, Xia Yuanji can tell from the old man's words that the gold really exists, but the old man was persuaded by his grandson to temporarily hide the money Need not.

"The emperor, that..."

"Don't do this and that, just tell me whether the current money is enough for the court to use for itself."

Since he wants to keep the gold, the old man will naturally not let Xia Yuanji mention this matter again.

"this…"

Xia Yuanji thought for a while, "The blood transfusions from the colonies in various places, plus the taxes from various places, are currently enough for the imperial court."

"However, the premise is that the Navy does not add too many steel warships. If the Navy builds steel warships according to the plan given by the Navy, it will definitely not be enough."

"Of course, Yu Shangshu's army equipment plan is definitely not acceptable."

When Xia Yuanji mentioned this, he gave Yu Qian a hard look.

"Army equipment plan?"

The old man who just came back naturally didn't know Yu Qian's plan, and looked at Yu Qian curiously. He was really curious, what kind of equipment Yu Qian wanted to add to the army, which made Xia Yuanji so annoyed.

"Grandpa, the Ministry of War's plan is here!"

Before Qian could speak, Zhu Zhangui handed the memorandum Yu Qian gave him yesterday to the old man.

The old man took it, opened it for a look, and the corner of his mouth trembled fiercely.

Damn, 20 billion!

This is also why he is not as grumpy as before. If someone gave him this plan when he first took over the court, he would definitely throw the memorial directly at that person's face.

What the hell are you dreaming about?If I want to have so much money, would I be cheated when I rebelled?

Although he was shocked by the numbers above, the old man still read all the memorials carefully, and finally understood what kind of equipment needed so much money.

The old man naturally knows about the radio station, and he also has a deep understanding of its great usefulness.

In the past, some letters and news had to be sent thousands of miles away. If it was not urgent for eight hundred miles, it might take several months or even less than half a year to receive it.

But since there is a radio station, it can be seen from thousands of miles away in an instant, and the old man can be said to like it very much.

The group of veterans under his command often praised it, saying that if the army had this thing, it would have a [-]% chance of winning without fighting the enemy.

The old man also considered spreading the radio station to the army, but considering the price of this thing, he had no choice but to give up this idea.

"I have also read the plan of the Ministry of War. How should I put it, it does cost money!"

Throwing the memorial on the imperial case, the old man looked at the crowd and slowly said his way.

"However, the military situation is like fire. If you can get a moment sooner, you can get a moment chance of victory. It is inevitable that radio stations will be popularized to the army."

"The emperor, but the price is too high, the court really can't afford it."

Seeing that the old man wanted to approve the plan, Xia Yuanji was so anxious that he became angry.

"Don't worry, just listen to what I have to say!"

Reaching out his hand to comfort Xia Yuanji, the old man said to everyone: "My idea is this, prepare 10 radio stations for the Ministry of War, and when there is going to be a war in the future, let the commander sent out carry them, and then distribute them to each army. For unified scheduling."

"Allocating each legion is a complete waste. They are usually just for daily training. If there is no accident, there is almost no combat communication. The ordinary way of sending messages is enough."

"The local garrison can share one with the county government, which can save a lot of money, and the court can receive information in time."

"There can also be one at the border gates in various places. In this way, if there is any emergency, it can be sent back immediately."

After finishing speaking, the old man smiled and patted the memorial, "In this way, in addition to the ones allocated to the county governments, 20 radio stations on the army side are almost enough. This can not only solve the problem, but also save a lot of money. money."

"In the future, let the artisan camp do a good job of research, and strive to manufacture it ourselves, so that the cost will be reduced, and it will be popularized on a large scale."

Yu Qian thought for a while, stood up and bowed his hands.

"Emperor Shengming!"

Other ministers, except Xia Yuanji, also saluted and agreed.

"But your majesty, more than 20 radio stations are not cheap. They are all large models. One is worth 1000 million yuan. These 20 radio stations are worth more than 2 million yuan. The Ministry of Finance cannot afford it." .”

Although it has dropped to more than 20 units, Xia Yuanji still thinks it is expensive

"You!"

The old man shook his head helplessly. This civil servant who has never fought a war just has a bad brain.

"Xia Shangshu, these more than 20 radio stations actually only need a few large models. The coach will take them over and distribute them to the various troops. Small and medium models are enough."

"The imperial court only needs to contact the commander-in-chief. The remaining sub-corps, the imperial court does not need to contact. After all, we have chosen the commander-in-chief, and we have to trust him. Commanding beyond authority will disrupt the commander-in-chief's command."

Zhu Zhangui stood up with a smile and explained to Xia Yuanji.

After listening to the explanation, Xia Yuanji also reacted.

He lowered his head and counted with his fingers, and finally his eyes lit up.

"Since this is the case, tens of millions of taels are actually enough."

Zhu Zhangui nodded with a smile, and just about to echo, Xia Yuanji's next words made his face turn black.

"His Royal Highness, even if it is tens of millions, the Ministry of Household Affairs can't get it out, or you should pay the money."

In the end, after Xia Yuanji's rogue and the old man's decision, Zhu Zhangui still paid for the radio station of the Ministry of War out of his own pocket.

As for the quick army, the old man thought about it for a long time, and decided to temporarily form a small army as an experimental army. If it is confirmed that it is feasible, he will invest more.

After discussing this matter, the next step is to report at the end of the year.

Except for the non-stop withdrawal of money by the Ministry of Households, the progress of other departments is very good, especially the Ministry of Railways, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, and the results reported are even more gratifying.

After nearly three years of construction, after the death of countless little pumpkins and other slaves, Daming's railway network covering the whole country, the main Tic Tac-toe line is almost completed, and it is expected to be put into use next year's autumn harvest.

For this, the old man Longyan was very happy, and he highly praised Yang Rong who took over the announcement.

Subsequent reports were spent in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere.

The court meeting lasted until noon, and Zhu Pangpang, the emperor who had been listening to the meeting for a long time, officially announced that this year's work has come to a perfect end, and everyone can go home to celebrate the end of the New Year.

"You little bastard, your luck is not so good. You can make so much money by going overseas. I knew that you little bastard could make so much money. I should have driven you away the second year after you came back to die, and told Zheng He Let's go to sea together to make money."

At the end of the court meeting, the old man smiled and took a group of people to the harem to prepare for lunch. On the way, he patted Zhu Zhangui on the shoulder and said regretful words.

Zhu Zhangui chuckled.

"We don't have any other skills, but we can make money. Let me tell you, grandpa, this time we..."

Just as Zhu Zhangui was about to talk about what happened in the west, his personal eunuch Li Da hurried over.

"Prince, the craftsman camp came to you and said that the plane has been built and can take off at any time!"

Zhu Zhangui's body shook and he grabbed Li Da.

"What did you say, the plane is finished!"

Li Da didn't know what the plane was, but it must be very important to see the prince's expression.

"Yes, they sent people here during the court meeting, but they didn't dare to go in, for fear of disturbing the court meeting, they just waited at the East Palace."

"Just now when you asked the servant to go back and told the princess that you would not go back for dinner, you happened to meet them, and they asked the servant to pass the news to you."

"Great!"

Zhu Zhangui punched excitedly.

The plane he had been waiting for for years finally appeared.

The sky in this world will forever belong to Daming from today onwards, and the century-old global unification plan originally planned in his heart can also be officially put on the agenda.

Chapter 350: Ming Air Force, set sail!

"Airplane! What airplane?"

The old man who was walking in front suddenly looked back at Zhu Zhangui who was full of surprise.

Thinking that Zhu Zhangui seemed to have mentioned it to him before, he asked with some uncertainty: "Is it the kind of flying tool you said that can restrain airships."

Zhu Zhangui nodded, "Almost, but the aircraft is still in the initial launch stage, and the threat to the airship is not great. When the rocket system is installed later, it will pose the most direct threat to the airship."

"It's all a waste of money. The airship is already powerful enough. What kind of aircraft are you building? It's a waste of money."

Zhu Gaosui, who was bored all the way to the side, said something sour when he saw the grandfather and grandson chatting so happily.

"Third Uncle, you don't understand." Zhu Zhangui chuckled and explained to his confused father: "Weapons are developing with the times. It is not good to stand still. In this world, we are not the only ones who are making progress." , others are making progress.”

"Although our Ming Dynasty is now in a strong position in the world, the gap with other countries is not that big. The weapons we are using now can actually be manufactured at their level after some research."

"If you haven't been to the West, you don't know that some countries have begun to equip flintlock guns. That is, they have never seen our fixed-load bullet guns, otherwise they can make them with their capabilities."

"If we are satisfied and feel that we are invincible in the world, we will stand still and stop advancing. In less than a hundred years, maybe even just a few decades, our Ming Dynasty will be driven into the abyss by the enemy because of our backward weapons. "

"If you fall behind, you will be beaten. If the Han family doesn't want to experience the Jingkang and Mengyuan incidents again, then they must continue to be strong, so strong that they will make the enemy despair."

The old man nodded in agreement, looked at Zhu Gaosui and Zhu Pangpang, and said in admonishing tone: "As elders, you don't see as far as the younger generation, the brat, and you have lived such a long life in vain."

"Why did our Ming Dynasty conquer so many territories, and why did the enemy surrender at the sight of the flag? Is it really because our soldiers are brave and invincible, and the enemy who beats the enemy is frightened."

"I don't deny that this is a factor, but what really makes the enemy fearful is our rainstorm of bullets, our overwhelming artillery, and our invincible warships at sea."

"The era of killing with knives and axes is a thing of the past. Now it represents the power of a country. Whose artillery is fierce, whose artillery can hit farthest, whose marching speed is fast enough, and who can fight in the shortest time?" , firing more bullets, more shells at the enemy."

"Fast step by step, just as the little boy said, as long as our Ming Dynasty continues to be strong and strives to develop various weapons and industries, our Ming Dynasty will rule the entire world just around the corner."

"My son has been taught!"

If Zhu Zhangui had said these words, the two of them might reply a few more words, but these words came from the mouth of the old man, and they would not dare to refute them even if they gave them some courage.

"Let's go... let's not eat, go and see our plane."

With the plane, the old man was no longer hungry, so he casually took a few fruits from the plate held by the maid serving beside him and threw them to Ye San, then rushed out of the palace with high spirits.

"See the Supreme Emperor, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

The people from the Artisan Battalion who were notified were already waiting at the gate of the palace.

"Everyone has worked so hard during the Chinese New Year!"

Influenced by Zhu Zhangui, coupled with the changes brought about by industrial technology to Daming, the old man paid more and more attention to these craftsmen, and he was even more polite to those craftsmen with skills and abilities.

"This is the duty of a minister, dare not speak bitterly!"

The old man said hard work, and the people in the artisan camp who heard it burst into tears.

In the history of their craftsmen, when did they receive such high treatment? As the emperor of a country, the old man personally thanked them for his hard work, how could they not be moved to tears.

Even if they knew it was a polite sentence from the Supreme Emperor, it was still very precious to them.

This is an affirmation of their identity as craftsmen, as well as an affirmation of their abilities.

"Monkey, go and find out how Yu Qian knew about our gold."

While the old man was chatting with the craftsmen of the craftsman camp, Zhu Zhangui greeted the monkey who was waiting in the classroom at the door.

Today, when Yu Qian told about his gold, Zhu Zhangui became suspicious.

He has ordered this matter to be kept secret, and not many people know about it. Except for a small number of guards and soldiers who went down to the treasure house together, the others are still looting with the fleet.

The people who came back with him have been with him and rarely left, so Zhu Zhangui was curious, where did Yu Qian get the news.

As for Yu Qian telling him about it in court without saying hello to him, Zhu Zhangui didn't take it too seriously.

Yu Qian is such a person.

Zhu Zhangui once said that both of them are the kind of people who have the world in their hearts, but the difference is that Zhu Zhangui still has the Zhu family's royal family in his heart, while Yu Qian only has the common people in the world.

As long as it is beneficial to the people of the world, Yu Qian will do it without hesitation, even if he offends the emperor and his own prince Bole, Yu Qian doesn't care.