Royal Gold Magistrate

"Your Majesty, we have brought all the gold and silver into the palace with the order of Lord Fang, and they should all be outside the palace now." Zheng Hui added.

Emperor Jing came back to his senses, looked at the reaction below, and said with a smile: "It's really a miracle, all lovers, come with me to see what my Master Jingshui has gained?"

Everyone naturally agreed.

600 million taels are on the outside, hurry up and take a look!

When everyone arrived outside the hall, they felt dizzy again.

At this moment, outside Fengtian Temple Square, countless wooden boxes are piled up.

Each big box is half-opened, and the gold and silver bricks inside are shining brightly in the sun, which is extremely eye-catching.

There are also quite a few boxes containing rare and rare treasures in Dajing.

Even the well-trained palace guard would turn his gaze to the side from time to time.

After all, there are so many shining gold and silver treasures, it really makes people tempted.

Emperor Jing sighed and said: "The fleet really gave me an unexpected surprise. In the future, I will usher in a great prosperity just based on this great prospect."

"The officers and men of the fleet sailing this time should be the first to make the most of the meritorious deeds. I will reward them generously!"

Zheng Hui said modestly: "Your Majesty's praise, this is the duty of a minister."

"No, yes, all the personnel who went to sea this time will be rewarded! However, it still needs to be sorted out in detail. You should first order your sailors to settle down in their homes, and then someone will convey the order."

"Sir, thank Your Majesty Long En!"

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In the imperial study room, Emperor Jing happily looked at the account presented in his hand.

Tsk-tsk admiration in his mouth, as if he was still immersed in the scene of gold and silver all over the square and couldn't extricate himself.

After all, part of it will definitely be allocated to internal funds.

The riches descended from the sky, even the emperor is not exempt.

After reading the accounts, Emperor Jing said: "Zhengyi, how do you think the sailors who returned to the voyage this time should be rewarded?"

Fangzheng thought for a while, then pondered: "I think, since there are more than 650 million taels, then the fraction will be deducted and rewarded to the sailors."

"More than 50 taels...Is it a bit more?"

"The minister said 650 million taels."

"..."

Emperor Jing was silent, he never expected Fangzheng to open his mouth so wide.

I really don't feel bad if I don't spend my own money!

"what are you thinking?"

Fangzheng said together: "Your Majesty, the first batch of sailors who explored the West were all pioneers of history. In other words, these warriors had already accepted their fate before they set off."

"Based on this alone and today's great achievements, the imperial court has the responsibility to make them and even their whole family have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives. There are still many soldiers who died in battle, and their families also need money to comfort their spirits, so this There is absolutely no saving money.”

"In addition, this is also a thousand gold horse bone to show others and encourage others to go to sea. It seems that trade with the West is very profitable, but the imperial court cannot eat up all the profits. It is better to let this part benefit the people. Encourage the people to go west, and the imperial court can sell ships for profit."

Emperor Jing nodded slightly: "It makes sense, but I still feel that 650 million taels is too much. I have never heard of such a reward in Dajing Liguo?"

What is said since the founding of the country, in the final analysis, it is just picking, and I am reluctant to spend money.

Fang Zhengyi secretly despised the old man's stinginess in his heart, and said in his mouth: "Your Majesty, this is just the beginning. How about we make a lot of money later? Don't worry about this small amount of money."

"Big money?" Emperor Jing thought about it amusedly, "That's right, it's really big money. You're right, but the Ministry of Household Affairs must have opinions."

"I believe that His Majesty should directly issue an order to the Ministry of Household Affairs. The money cannot be saved, otherwise it will be bad for the hearts of the people in the world."

"Well..." Emperor Jing suddenly said after thinking, "Let's not talk about this, I have other important things with you. Earlier, Zheng Hui said that they offended the Taifu Sect in the West. You have always cared about these things. Why do you care about this? look?"

Fangzheng thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, this is not difficult. Although we don't know how powerful the Taifu Sect is, its essence is not much different from other sects. The followers at the bottom are pure and enthusiastic, while the followers at the top are corrupt and greedy. "

"It's like the rebellious monks in the past, who rolled their eyes when they choked their necks, and bragged when they let go."

Emperor Jing couldn't help laughing: "You are too contemptuous. I have never heard of a sect that can control several countries, and there must be something extraordinary in it."

Fang Zhengyi chuckled: "That's right, I just despise the enemy strategically, but it's not that there are no solutions."

"When Zheng Hui came back, he brought a group of missionaries from the Taifu Sect. I hope that many things can continue to operate through them. If we do well, we may be able to convert these missionaries into our people. If we hold axioms, they will also favor us in their hearts.”

Emperor Jing raised his eyebrows: "They brought back a group of missionaries? That's fine, since you have the means, then you have full authority to deal with it."

"Your Majesty, in fact, I have something to ask." Fang Zheng said.

"Go ahead."

"The missions of 23 countries are gathered under the Honglu Temple. These people do not understand the language and need special learning and hospitality. I think the old method and the tribute system are not suitable for these people. It is better to hand them over to the minister. ?”

"Then how are you going to deal with it?" Emperor Jing asked curiously.

Fangzheng said: "The minister is just showing them the rich products of our Dajing, walking around, it is best to attract them to come to Dajing for business. After all, let them take the initiative to come, we can save more money, why bother?" Why don’t you take care of everything by yourself? In addition, I also want to make some preparations for Dongjiao University’s recruitment of talents in the future.”

"Eastern Suburb University recruits so many foreigners. Is it necessary?" Emperor Jing frowned slightly. "You should know that Eastern Suburb University has made many important inventions. If someone steals them..."

"Your Majesty, don't worry about this. I will keep the technical aspects strictly confidential." Fang Zhengyi explained, "The reason why I want to do this is because I have to do it. East University is about science, and a genius needs more than 1 mediocrities. For example, Inventions like penicillin are all pioneered by one or two people. Because of my deep background, really smart people are rarely willing to come to Eastern Suburb University, but if foreign students are recruited, they must have undergone a round of screening in their own country , the best of the best can be selected for my big scene, and what I have learned in the future can also be absorbed and used by my big scene, which kills two birds with one stone."

What Fang Zhengyi said makes sense, but he is a foreigner after all.

Emperor Jing was a little hesitant, not knowing whether it was good or bad.

Fangzheng said, "Your Majesty, it's too early for us to talk about these things. Let me try it. If there are foreign students admitted to Dongjiao University in the future, we still have the initiative. First, we can control the number. Secondly, they can be transferred away at will, which is not a big deal.”

Emperor Jing breathed a sigh of relief and made up his mind: "Forget it, no one in the court knows more about Western affairs than you, so you can decide for yourself."

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