Longevity Begins with Jinyiwei

The strife between the government and the opposition in the capital has never stopped, the alternation of the old and the new, the confrontation between the civil and the military, the turbulent people's hearts, and the emperor's suppression of people's hearts, and the reform trend that has been brewed to the extreme...

Everything is intertwined in this capital, or silently brewing.

In Jiangnan, compared to the undercurrents in the capital and even the entire north, this frontline place is much simpler.

Hundreds of thousands of troops occupy the rivers and natural dangers, holding Nanjing, the political symbol of Jiangnan, as well as the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and the Jiangnan navy that is enough to suppress one side of the sea.

In this way, it is natural to firmly grasp the strategic initiative, coupled with the strong northern army that can be supported at any time, and several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are naturally as stable as Mount Tai.

Of course, it is stable and stable, but several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River have been in a state of war since the establishment of the country.

The rule in such a state of war is naturally not soft. The slightest idea of ​​turmoil is a brutal and **** suppression. Moreover, in the case of almost adjacent to Nanming, most of those who refused to obey would have fled to the territory of Nanming long ago.

Under such various influences, this war-torn rule, to a certain extent, seems to be much more stable than the northern provinces.

However, as far as the past few months are concerned, although the war is still going on, Daheng's center of gravity in Jiangnan is no longer above the war.

Ningbo, a large natural port that was desolate due to the policy of banning the sea in the former Ming Dynasty, also became the storm center in the south of the Yangtze River for the first time.

Once upon a time, Quanzhou Port in Fujian was the most famous place in the maritime trade circle when the unique monopoly situation formed by the former Ming sea prohibition policy.

Especially since Chongzhen's death, Li Xiu, a warrior, came to power, and after Jiangnan's separation from morality, Fujian Quanzhou Port almost ignored the maritime ban.

When Li Xiu usurped the throne and became independent, Quanzhou Port also followed the trend and completely broke through the sea ban. Even in today's Nanming, it is the only port that can break through the sea ban.

The port of Quanzhou, with its daily progress, provided nearly half of Nanming's financial and tax sources, and also provided the Nanming court with unparalleled confidence.

Up to now, with the victory of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang naval battle launched by the Jiangnan Navy, Daheng has directly overturned the so-called sea prohibition policy of the former Ming Dynasty. Ningbo Port, which has a more geographical advantage than Quanzhou, has naturally become a The entire Jiangnan is eye-catching.

Military warfare is no longer the focus of Daheng in the south of the Yangtze River. Ningbo Shipping Division is the real focus.

"Ningbo Port was already the largest commercial port in the world during the Tang and Song Dynasties. According to historical records, during the Tang and Song Dynasties, Japanese pirates, North Koreans, and Western barbarians flocked here, and cargo ships filled with ceramics, tea and silk were waiting from time to time. After all, the masts in Ningbo Port are like forests, and at the peak of Ningbo’s sea trade tariff revenue, it even supplied half of the taxes of a country in the Southern Song Dynasty!”

On the Ningbo Port Fort, watching the busy scene on the sea, Hong Chengchou talked about it.

Yan Shun said with a smile: "The governor doesn't know much about finance and taxation, but Ningbo is an entrance to the sea and connects to the inland. It is by no means comparable to Quanzhou!"

"In a few years, Ningbo Port will surpass Quanzhou. In this way, it will not only add a large amount of tax to the imperial court, but also weaken the power of false taxation. The establishment of Ningbo Port can be said to be a one-shot thing."

Speaking of this, Yan Shun couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This Li Dingguo is a talent, and it's not in vain for His Majesty to cultivate it!"

"According to His Majesty's training, Li Dingguo is probably the head of the next generation of generals in Daheng!"

"With his ability, as long as he doesn't make a big mistake, the future must be like this!"

Yan Shun chuckled, and then seemed to remember something: "By the way, are the statistics of the tariff income for the past three months clear?"

"I heard that the Governor, this number is not small!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Hong Chengchou laughed heartily: "Master, you are wrong, the number is not small!"

"You and I are all covered in Li Dingguo's light!"

Hearing this, Yan Shun became more and more curious. Although he was in charge of the Jiangnan military, Ningbo Port was originally established due to Li Dingguo's performance. Therefore, after its establishment, it was also stationed by the Jiangnan Navy, and Ningbo Finance and Taxation One. The item was governed by Hong Chengchou, who took over the internal money, so naturally it had nothing to do with him.

Although he heard some rumors on weekdays, he really didn't inquire about the specific numbers.

"Three months, the silver tariffs amounted to more than 600,000 taels!"

"There is still more than a month before the end of the year. Although Ningbo Port has only been opened for less than half a year, it is estimated that it is only this short half year. The total tariff revenue is expected to be nearly one million taels!"

"so much!"

Yan Shun was also shocked, but he knew that during the Chongzhen period, the whole world levied taxes throughout the year, not counting the grains levied and the silver of the taxation, it was only three or four million taels, and there were many of them all year round. default on payment.

It is precisely because this is a pitiful treasure of finance and taxation, it cannot afford the expenses of the army's south and north wars, and this is the reason for the chaos that has lasted for so many years due to reforms.

After so many years of fighting in the south and the north, the emperor has gone through countless difficulties and obstacles, and has finally created a general trend that can barely be reformed. Now, the reforms in the northern provinces are still brewing, and this Ningbo port has such results?

Three months, more than 600,000 taels!

You must know that this is still the result of the initial establishment of Ningbo Port, and there is also the result that Nan Ming kept making trouble there!

"In the coming year, this official estimates that the tariff revenue will reach nearly three million taels!"

Yan Shun smacked his tongue a little: "If the south of the Yangtze River is pacified, the sea ban is completely lifted, and the Ningbo port is subject to tariffs every year, wouldn't it take it to another level?"

"Won't."

Hong Chengchou shook his head: "Now there are so many tariffs in Ningbo Port, that's because we, Daheng, only allow Ningbo to enter and exit the port, and because of the war, the important areas along the river have been completely blocked."

"Whether it is an overseas Western barbarian, a fake domestic merchant, or a maritime merchant specializing in maritime trade, if you want to enter Daheng's business system, you can only enter through Ningbo Port."

"In this way, Ningbo Port will naturally have so much taxation. In the future, Jiangnan will be pacified and the sea ban will be overturned. Then there will be more than one coastal city shipping company in Ningbo. Of course, the important areas along the river will not be blocked. In this way, the customs revenue of Ningbo Port, Naturally, it will only decrease sharply!"

"It's the Governor who wants to be wrong!"

Yan Shun chuckled: "Two or three million taels a year, this is not a small amount. Your Majesty knows it, and it is estimated that it will be a great joy. This Li Dingguo has made a great contribution. We really got his hands on him. Light!"

"Haha, that's natural!"

Hong Chengchou is also laughing, this is more than dazzling, this is giving him the potential to soar upward!

Originally, he was in charge of the land in the south of the Yangtze River. Due to the war and other reasons, the progress has been extremely unsmooth. For so many years, in fact, except for the traditional taxes to be handed over, he has not made any major contributions.

But now, presiding over the finance and taxation of Ningbo Port, the income of millions of taels of silver a year, there is no doubt that this is a great achievement.

With this achievement, he is guaranteed to win. As long as he does not make a big mistake in the middle, he will be transferred back to the center in the future, and he will definitely be in charge of the country's financial and taxation policies, a book, and even entering the cabinet to the auxiliary. It is not a delusion!

"Okay, Mr. Hong, you should make the statistics of the tariffs as soon as possible, and the Governor should arrange for the elites to be escorted into Beijing as soon as possible."

"Master Hong, you should also go to Li Dingguo to see if there is any need for money. Let's also collect statistics and hand over a memorial, so as to ease this bitter life."

"Hahaha, that's natural. Governor, don't you want to expand the Nanjing Ordnance Factory, and Li Dingguo, but you have always wanted to build a shipyard, and now you can achieve it!"

Yan Shun chuckled: "I'm not in a hurry here, the shipyard of the navy is the top priority. The customs duties of Ningbo Port can be entirely guarded by the navy. The navy is not strong and cannot protect the peace. But it's useless!"

"Now that the navy is pretending to be false, but the navy is eyeing, the strength of the Jiangnan navy is still weaker, and the navy shipyard must put it on the agenda as soon as possible."

"Indeed."

Hong Chengchou nodded: "I'll go to Li Dingguo in a moment, and I'll send a copy first, and see if I can ask Your Majesty to approve the money first."

"Now that Liaodong has been pacified, Denglai Naval Division is no big deal."

"I handed over the memorial. If Your Majesty knows the situation in Ningbo Port, it is estimated that the Denglai Navy, who transported grain to the capital, will be sent here again to assist in defense."

"Take advantage of this time, just in time to build the shipyard."

"As long as the navy can completely overwhelm the phony navy and the war on land, it's nothing. The phony generals, fighting infightingly, defending friendly forces like tigers. Such an army is worse than those who rebelled back then. The rebels are inferior."

"If it weren't for the special situation in the north~www.wuxiaspot.com~ it is not possible to start a big battle, how can I let the little emperor flee in a panic."

Hong Chengchou looked towards the sea, his eyes full of worry, and he said slowly: "It's easy to solve on land, but it is difficult for the navy."

"Pseudo-ming navy Fujian navy is the main force. Although Zheng Zhilong was a former pirate, he may not really do it wholeheartedly for pseudo-mingling, but the Fujian navy under Nan Juyi's jurisdiction is not a weak team. The shipyard in Fujian, It is also under the jurisdiction of Nan Juyi, which is enough to rule Zheng Zhilong."

"I heard that the pseudo-Ming Dynasty is also planning to build another navy. Above this navy, we are not too late to start, but due to financial constraints, we are still going too slowly!"

Speaking of this, Hong Chengchou couldn't help but sigh:

"Fake sailors are not at peace for a day, and in my heart, there is no peace for a day!"

"I heard that they are still setting up cards in Penghu, intercepting Xiyi merchant ships, and even expelling Xiyi merchant ships that want to come to our Ningbo port!"

"The same is true for the hypocritical maritime merchants, who set up cards many times and blocked them in various ways..."

"It makes the Jiangnan Navy even send warships to **** merchant ships!"

"Otherwise, it is not impossible to add a few percent to the tariffs at Ningbo Port!"

"Moreover, those warships of Xiyi are not weak, and the navy is not strong. It is not just a question of tariffs, but a problem of peace and tranquility of the entire sea and border."

Yan Shun nodded: "His Majesty is very displeased with Xiyi. If he calms down the south of the Yangtze River, it is estimated that those Xiyi will be the first to strike."

"And I've heard of Xiyi navy masters occupying a place overseas at will, and that's all gold."

"The next day the navy will go to sea, and with His Majesty's ambition, it will inevitably be like Xiyi. The navy will also attack the city and loot the land and spread the kingship."

"He, Li Dingguo, was really given great expectations by His Majesty!"

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