The treasury suddenly became full of energy. Zhu Zai Di was so excited that he was so excited that he was just excited. He was excited for a long time and didn't see anything else.

Seeing that this guy seemed to have no idea of ​​spending money, Yang Cong had to remind him: "Master, the treasury is about to have 30 to 40 million taels, what do you want to spend?"

How to spend it?

This question!

Wait, how do you spend this money?

Zhu Zaiji thought carefully for a while before he said carefully: "Or, take some money to build water conservancy? I heard that the drought in the northwest seems to be a bit serious in recent years, but there are frequent floods in the southeast. Otherwise, I will issue an order to ask local officials in the northwest to build river ponds immediately, find ways to store water, and let local officials in the southeast to strengthen the river embankment and clear the river channels immediately. All the costs will be borne by the court."

Yang Cong nodded slightly and said, "Well, this is natural, and there is no need for the emperor to issue an order. As long as there is a little news, local officials will naturally ask the court for money to build water conservancy. However, this is a long-term solution, not a matter of this year or two. I believe that solving border troubles is the most urgent task."

Solve border problems?

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zai Di couldn't help but suddenly say, "What did your teacher say about the Tartars?"

Yang Cong smiled and nodded and said, "Yes, it's the Tartars. When Yan Song was in power, he only focused on making money and disregarding the border troubles of the Ming Dynasty, so that the Tartars' disaster has not yet subsided. In fact, it is very simple to deal with the Tartars. As long as he has money to organize enough border troops, the Tartars are no match for my Ming Dynasty. The weak ministers are brave. To put it bluntly, those who control the power of the court in the past were short-sighted, and most of them are petty and care about the food and wages of the Tartars. They don't think about it carefully. The Tartars have been rampant in the northwest for so many years, and the Ming Dynasty has consumed them again.

How much food and wages have been paid? If the losses of the Tatars invasion are added, there will be more than 20 million taels! Your Majesty, think about it, if we cannot take advantage of the momentum to deal with the Tatars in one fell swoop, will the northwest border army still have to maintain it above 60,000? Because if there are no 10,000 troops in each border town, it will be vulnerable to the Tatars in front of the Tatars. Then, how much food and wages are paid in a year for these 60,000 troops in a year? How much food and wages are paid in ten years? The Tartars have been rampant for more than ten years. In the long run, how much food and wages will we lose? "

This account is not difficult to calculate. The 60,000 border troops have a minimum of 150,000 taels of food and salary per month, 1.8 million taels per year, 18 million taels per year, and 180 million taels per year, and 100 million taels per year, and 180 million taels per year, and 100 million taels per year. Since the Tumu Fort Incident, it has been more than 100 years. In other words, the Ming Dynasty has invested more than 200 million taels of food and salary per year!

This guy didn't know, but he was shocked when he calculated. Zhu Zaiji made a rough estimate and said astonished: "This consumption is really scary. Mentor, how much does it cost to completely solve the problem of the northwest? Is more than 30 million taels enough?"

His meaning is already very obvious. Even if he spends all the more than 30 million yuan, he will still solve the problem of the northwest border.

Yang Cong said with relief: "Thirty million taels are not enough. I guess if there is a large army of 200,000, it would be almost done in less than three years. In other words, it would only cost more than 10 million taels to completely solve the problems in the northwest. In this case, there are also the income from the salt in the Ministry of Revenue of Nanjing to compensate. The court actually does not have to spend much money, but a few million taels is enough."

Zhu Zaiji really didn't expect that spending this little money could solve the problem of the Tartars. He nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, the northwest troubles are really hard to sleep and eat. This time, no matter what, we must solve the problem of the Tartars. Mentor, just tell me what to do."

Yang Cong said solemnly: "This, the teacher has to go to the northwest border in person and ask people to investigate carefully before they can give a specific strategy," he said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zaiji couldn't help but panic: "Mr., do you want to go to the northwest to preside over the overall situation in person?"

He was really a little panicked. You know, he was only in his teens now and was basically at a ignorant age. When it comes to playing tricks, he wouldn't have it at all. How could he control those court officials who are so scheming when Yang Cong left?

At this moment, he really can't live without Yang Cong. After leaving Yang Cong, he didn't know what to do.

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong said calmly: "Your Majesty, you are grateful to me for your respect. However, the civil and military officials in the court are not the only ones who know how to govern the country. There are many people who can rely on. As long as the emperor can be dedicated to governing the country, in fact, it is the same whether there are any ministers or not."

Zhu Zaiji didn't believe this, and he was joking. In his eyes, his mentor was an omnipotent "sage of sages". Who can match the civil and military officials in the court?

He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Mr., you're too humble. If there's really someone in the court who can compare with his mentor, then I can really rest assured. Unfortunately, there's no!"

Yang Cong was a little embarrassed when he said this.

The reason why he can stand out is not because of his superhuman IQ, but because of his hundreds of years of experience. If he really compares his IQ, he is much better than him now.

For example, Xu Jie.

For example, Zhang Juzheng.

These two people have no knowledge of later generations, but they can use their own abilities to promote the Ming Dynasty to the rejuvenation of the country.

These people cannot be buried.

Yang Cong thought about it and then said solemnly: "Master, it may be because we have been together for a long time that you feel that being a teacher is far superior to others. In fact, when it comes to governing the country, many people in the court are no less than being a teacher. This time, the wealth minister must go there in person. If the emperor feels that it is still a bit difficult to deal with the government alone, he can expand the cabinet and add five or six cabinet ministers to six. In this way, the emperor does not have to worry about no one assisting the government."

In fact, the cabinet had five or six grand senators at the beginning, but when they arrived at Jiajing, for some reason, only two grand senators were appointed each time. Perhaps, Jiajing felt that such appointments and removals were clearly distinguished and beneficial to the struggle between court officials.

Zhu Zaiji did not have the problem of Jiajing. He also felt that he would feel at ease to recruit more cabinet ministers. At least, when encountering difficulties, more people would come up with ideas.

He agreed with it: "The matters in the Northwest really need to be presided over by the mentor himself. It is imperative to add a cabinet minister. Mentor, who do you think is suitable?"

Yang Cong said without any hesitation: "The so-called talented people do not avoid relatives. The poor ministers think that Xu Jie, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, is diligent and cautious, and has a deep abilities, and can be valued. Zhang Juzheng, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, is quick-witted and enterprising, and can focus on training. Mao Bowen, the Minister of War, is loyal to the emperor and the people, and is mature and persistent, which can be used as a support."

The meaning of this is already very obvious, so I can promote Xu Jie, Zhang Juzheng and Mao Bowen to the pavilion, and he and Zhang Bangqi are exactly five.

The reason why he brought Xu Jie and Zhang Juzheng up after Yan Song fell was that he wanted them to assist Yongqing.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zai Di thought for a moment, and nodded without hesitation: "Okay, then I will promote the three of them to the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and help me handle the government affairs."

He was not very clear about the others, but Zhang Juzheng knew quite well. This senior brother did have the attitude of being a prime minister. Besides, can what the master said be wrong?
Chapter completed!