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We're fucking poor!

There was a row of copper coins in front of Xu Kangzong.

It is divided into six types: Donghai Tongbao, Donghai Zhongbao, Haidong Tongbao, and Sanhan Tongbao.

Xu Kangzong picked up the currency, examined it, and asked:

"Aren't there copper coins here?"

Zheng Zhichang explained, "It is not easy to mint copper coins."

"Generally used for storage by wealthy families,"

"You can't find them on the market at all."

"Occasionally, Chinese copper coins also flowed in,"

"They were also stored away by wealthy families as heirlooms."

Xu Kangzong picked up the small bottle again and asked, "Is it silver?"

Zheng Zhichang said, "These kinds of silver bottles were used by the king to reward his ministers."

"And some large transactions."

The function of the silver bottle from Goryeo (Korea)

It's similar to the silver ingots of the Song Dynasty.

Xu Kangzong then asked about silver and copper mines.

Zheng Zhichang answered truthfully.

The answer they received was different from what the emperor had given them.

The emperor said that there were large copper and silver mines in Goryeo.

But Zheng Zhichang said...

Goryeo produced very little silver and copper domestically.

Moreover, very few mines have been discovered so far.

The real issue is a lack of sufficient mining demand.

Therefore, the mining industry in Goryeo was difficult to develop.

Historically, due to trade incentives during the Ming and Qing dynasties,

During the mid-Qing Dynasty, the Korean Peninsula

At one point, as many as 68 silver mines were operating simultaneously.

As for copper mines

Mainly in the central and northern regions of the Korean Peninsula,

The reserves in these areas alone amount to 3 to 4 million tons.

Furthermore, many mines are shallowly buried.

High quality and extremely wide distribution.

The mining is not difficult.

In addition, there are many gold mines on the Korean Peninsula.

Zheng Zhichang found it difficult to speak:

"Please...please, sir, submit a memorial to the Ming Dynasty court,"

"Send some grain to provide relief to the people of Pyongyang."

Chapter 3110 Forcing Grain Donations

“We don’t have much more, but we can still produce 20,000 to 30,000 shi,” Xu Kangzong said.

Due to the imperial court's war and lack of food,

National land tax in the past two years

When ordinary people hand over their tribute, they are not allowed to exchange it for money.

Everyone must honestly hand over their grain.

Furthermore, corn was also introduced as a grain crop.

Even though many provinces and counties are still recovering,

Many regions are still within the tax reduction and exemption period.

However, last year's grain tax revenue also reached 2302 million shi (a unit of dry measure) – during the mid-to-late Northern Song Dynasty.

The annual regular quota,

It fluctuates around 3000 million shi.

This strange data

In addition to the increased production brought about by corn

More often than not, it was due to the land survey following the war.

In the past, those large families not only annexed land,

Moreover, they have also hidden a large amount of land.

To quote a Northern Song official,

It refers to twenty acres of land owned by certain wealthy households.

It is possible to pay only one mu of tax.

The rest were all hidden so that the authorities wouldn't know.

The imperial court only set a rough quota.

If local officials fail to collect the required amount of taxes,

The shortfall was then shared equally among the people.

It's really impossible to put it away.

Then they'll find landlords with weak backgrounds to impose the taxes.

Now, taking advantage of the recovery period after the war,

The new Ming Dynasty conducted a nationwide survey of farmland.

Although there are certainly many omissions.

But it definitely reduced the amount of land that could be hidden.

Overall, the tax base is gradually expanding.

Estimated land tax for this year,

That would allow it to return to the level of the late Northern Song Dynasty.

Twenty to thirty thousand shi of grain,

If you squeeze it out, you can actually get it out.

Transported to Pyongyang to relieve some of the starving people.

Get some more seeds.

The grain was distributed to farmers to replant and restore production.

It can be done at a very low cost.

Quickly won the hearts and minds of the people of Pyongyang,

Overall, the Ming Dynasty made a huge profit.

Zhao Li suddenly said:

"The first batch of military rations transported by ship,"

"Half of it can be used to provide relief to the people,"

"There will be no problem with the army temporarily reducing its meals."

Zheng Zhichang quickly stood up.

Zhao Li bowed and said, "General, you are very righteous. Please accept my bow!"

"There's no need for that,"

Zhao Li said,

"I've also fled famine before,"

"Knowing how miserable the disaster victims are,"

"People share the same sentiment and should help each other."

Zheng Zhichang sighed, "Those military generals of Goryeo,"

"They only know how to embezzle salaries and exploit soldiers."

"Who else is as benevolent and righteous as General Zhao?"

“Those civil officials from Goryeo,”

"Everyone is only concerned with their family's interests,"

"Who else is as reasonable as Master Xu?"

"Goryeo is indeed a barbarian country,"

"But my Great Ming Dynasty is the true land of civilization!"

Zhao Li, along with Li Bao, Yelü Yudu, and others,

They fought together across the sea for more than half a year.

They already have ideas about opening up new battlefields.

As long as the Ming army in Pyongyang and Baoju

Familiarize yourself with the environment and establish a foothold.

Then we could attack the Jin territory south of the Yalu River.

Or during the Ming army's major counterattack

The Ming army stationed in Goryeo,

Go directly north from the Yalu River,

They coordinated with the main force to advance into the heart of the Jin Kingdom.

The Jin state dared not be unprepared.

We must divide our forces to resist.

With too few soldiers, they can't hold the line.

But if too many troops are divided,

The main battlefield will inevitably be short of troops.

Even if the Jin Dynasty issued militia at its maximum limit,

It is absolutely impossible for the army to exceed 200,000.

We must fight in Shanxi.

They must fight again in Youyan.

We also need to guard against Liaodong and Liaoxi.

We must continue to guard against the Yalu River line.