Chapter 146 One hundred thousand taels a year, three hundred thousand taels in three years, that’s reasonable, right?
"We think it's okay to enclose a piece of land to build houses for the people. There's nothing wrong with that."

"But have you ever thought about this? There are so many people in Yingtian Prefecture, so how many houses should the court build to provide enough housing for the people?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded first, then asked: "And what do you mean by the demolition compensation you mentioned?"

Building houses, especially for the people, was paid for by the court, so Zhu Yuanzhang would naturally not be unhappy.

But how many houses should be built to provide housing for all the people?

Not to mention the expenditure, the area occupied alone is enough to give the court a headache.

There is also demolition compensation for the people. What is demolition compensation?

In addition to building houses for the people, we also have to give them money?

What's the point?
Isn't this a lose-lose deal for both sides?
The imperial court is not a sucker, how could it withstand such a treatment?
"The houses built for the people also need to be paid for by the people. Of course, the court will provide certain subsidies, so that the people can pay less."

“The other thing is to create residential areas, for example, to divide up a piece of land and build a residential area specifically for the people.”

"This is the basic template of Taiyuan, and there are markets that complement it, which will make life more convenient for the people."

"And think about it, the Yingtian Prefecture in the past was in disarray and difficult to manage. But if we gather groups of people together in one place,

"This will not only make it easier for the court to manage, but also help it understand people's livelihood anytime and anywhere, so that the people can live a better life."

"As for the division of residential areas, it still needs to be determined after on-site inspection."

"There is also the building structure of the residential area. There is no dispute about this. Just follow the specifications of Taiyuan."

"I'll find a professional to design this, so you don't have to worry about it."

"As for compensation for demolition, we have to pay the people corresponding compensation since we have occupied their houses."

"And this compensation, I will divide it into two types. One is silver compensation, which is to pay the people directly in the form of banknotes as compensation."

"The second is equal replacement compensation, which means exchanging the old house for a new one."

"In addition, in view of the greater housing problems of the people, a combination of compensation was created, that is, the combination of treasure notes and new houses, to compensate the people."

"As for why we have to build houses first, it is because if we want to start the first batch of demolition compensation, we must first divide the residential area so that the people can have new houses to live in and will not be left on the streets due to demolition."

In response to Zhu Yuanzhang's questions, Zhu Gang continued to talk freely.

This model was completely copied to later generations, but with some different plans in the details.

After all, there were residential communities in later generations, but in this period, it was simply impossible to build the kind of residential communities that would have existed in later generations.

However, the scale can also be shortened and everything can be rationalized, which can also reduce the floor space and enable better development and management.

Just like the residential communities in later generations, equipped with all the complete facilities, this is no longer a difficult problem to solve for Taiyuan today.

And when it reaches the later period, when the Ming Dynasty reaches its peak, we can study high-rise residential buildings, and then go further based on the current foundation.

Of course, this is a plan for future development.

"I understand what you mean."

Not only Zhu Yuanzhang, but even Zhu Biao and Empress Ma nodded thoughtfully.

The so-called residential area is to gather the people together, so that the registration of household registration will be easier.

As for the demolition compensation, the court will certainly pay some compensation at this stage, but taking from the people and using it for the people, from a long-term perspective, this is a business that is sure to make a profit.

“Commercial district, military district, administrative district”

Zhu Biao also raised his head and said.

"That's right. Industrial zones and all future industries must be planned and managed in a unified way."

Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao and gave him a thumbs up.

"Divide these areas one by one according to the roads, and then connect them together. No matter where something happens, the court will be the first to know."

"Even if the government wants to conceal it, they need to think twice."

"Because it facilitates unified management, as long as officials dare to do evil, as long as unscrupulous merchants dare to break the law, there will be justice among the people."

Zhu Yuanzhang also narrowed his eyes and said.

As a good official, you may not be praised by the people, but if you are a corrupt official or a treacherous businessman, the people will curse you.

Moreover, since these people gathered in one area, word of mouth would spread, and naturally the noise would be huge. So whether the imperial court visited them or conducted an investigation, it would be of great benefit to the court.

Don't forget, this is still a feudal dynasty, and people don't understand human nature as well as later generations.

To put it bluntly, I will beat you and interrogate you severely. There will be no mercy at all.

Moreover, in this era, the various methods of corruption that were seen in later generations would not be possible, so as long as there was any sign, the court could nip it in the bud.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang has always emphasized the importance of popularizing the law, and in the 18th year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang promulgated the first "Great Edict".

In March of the 19th year of Hongwu, the "Continuation of the Great Edict" was promulgated.

In December of the 19th year of Hongwu, the "Three Collections of Great Edicts" was promulgated.

In the 21st year of Hongwu, the "Great Edict to Military Officials" was promulgated.

A complete system of "Imperial Edicts" was formed.

Moreover, "The Great Edict" is a legal document written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself. It contains a large number of real cases and describes in detail various criminal acts and their punishments, in order to warn the people not to break the law and how to redress grievances.

In addition, for the sake of the people, Zhu Yuanzhang took great pains to distribute the "Great Edict" to every household and required the people to read and study it.

He even established schools and hired private tutors to teach the contents of the Great Edict to the common people.

The contents of the Great Edict were even written in public places, such as roadsides, pavilions, and on the walls of people's houses, in order to make people understand that they must never violate the law and to seek redress for grievances.

"That's right, so not only Yingtian Prefecture, but also the entire Ming Dynasty will be built according to this plan."

"It is to prevent people from harming the people and disrupting the morale of our Ming Dynasty. This can also clean up the bureaucracy."

Zhu Gang still nodded.

"If a natural disaster or man-made disaster occurs, and the people are gathered in one place, won't there be a large number of casualties?"

Zhu Biao pondered again.

When gathering people in one place, we must also consider measures to protect against potential dangers. Otherwise, if a natural disaster occurs, it will be a calamity. Therefore, we have to take precautions and cannot ignore it.

"I have certainly thought about this, and don't worry, the residential area is equipped with facilities to prevent potential hazards of natural disasters and man-made disasters."

"After all, our Ming Dynasty is people-oriented, so we naturally have to consider the interests of the people. Then these security measures must not be ignored, and must be taken seriously."

"Moreover, Taiyuan already has a very complete design for potential safety hazards. We just need to make some minor changes based on the terrain."

"Taiyuan has a large reserve of talents in this area, and their talents are obvious to all."

"The other thing is to set up a special security department to prevent natural disasters and man-made disasters and protect the interests of the people as much as possible."

Zhu Gang naturally understood what Zhu Biao meant, so he spoke with a smile.

Building a residential area is not as simple as just living in it. The most important thing about the facilities it is equipped with is to prevent safety hazards.

Not to mention natural disasters, just talk about man-made disasters. Once someone sets a fire, residential areas will be flooded in an instant, so prevention is necessary. After all, human hearts are unpredictable, and it is inevitable that there will be people who seek revenge on society.

Zhu Gang naturally took this into consideration, and improved it at the beginning of the design of Taiyuan, and introduced guarantees to the best of the ancient dynasty's ability.

Moreover, these talents will also make progress and constantly explore the way forward, and the future Ming Dynasty will develop better. After all, Zhu Gang has two dreams.

One is to unify the world and plant the Ming flag all over the world.

One is to construct a modern metropolis like that of later generations.

Although it seems a bit far-fetched now, as long as we continue to develop and research in this direction, one day we may be able to realize this dream.

As for unifying the world, relying on Zhu Gang's brothers, none of them were easy guys in history. In addition, the elite Ming cavalry is definitely the best in the world today, so as long as they can seize the opportunity, they can definitely unify the world.

"Then I'll leave the urban construction and planning of Yingtian Prefecture to you."

"After all, apart from you, there is no other suitable candidate in the Ming Dynasty. The more capable, the more work."

"Also, the Ministry of Revenue will be handed over to you. You will be in charge of all arrangements. Even if you want to embezzle and enrich yourself, we can acquiesce. Do you understand?"

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Gang's shoulder meaningfully again.

"No, I won't embezzle for my own benefit. Your son doesn't need this little money."

"But we, father and son, have to settle accounts today."

Hearing this, Zhu Gang quickly waved his hand and said.

"What account?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused.

As soon as this voice was uttered, a smile flashed across the faces of Empress Ma and Zhu Biao at the same time.

Settle accounts?

What else can be settled?

It's nothing more than Zhu Gang's salary.

And the two guesses were indeed correct, it was indeed salary.

"My son has been in Taiyuan for three years, and during this time he has not received a single ounce of silver from the court."

"When we first arrived in Taiyuan, in order to vigorously support the development, my son even stopped working in the palace. He was so poor that he didn't even have underwear to wear."

"And then there's the war. My son conquered the grasslands for you, and the grasslands didn't dare to show up. Is that true?"

"My son has never asked you for even a single ounce of silver. All of it was earned by him. This is his ability, so there's nothing wrong with that, right?"

"But does Taiyuan belong to the Ming Dynasty? Is it your kingdom?"

"You have to reimburse your son, right?"

"Of course, even if you gave me the whole treasury, I still couldn't afford this much money."

"Just think of it as a filial son who is obedient to you."

"But you must give me the salary for the past three years, right?"

"According to what you calculated at the time, the prince was entitled to 50,000 strings of treasure notes, plus other sundry things, including the annual rice allowance, your son would charge you 100,000 taels a year. Is that not too much?"

"Three years, three hundred thousand taels, that's reasonable, right?"

"What are you going to give me?"

Zhu Gang narrowed his eyes, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with amusement and said.

"Three hundred thousand taels, you little brat, why don't you go and rob it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened in response, and he said unhappily: "Besides, didn't you overturn the salary we set for you? What do you want?"

"But you still haven't told me how much salary I should get."

"I am just an employee, and I subsidize most of the money myself. Are you really happy to see me doing this and just enjoying myself?"

"And that's just to remind you. After all, with your salary, the Ming Dynasty will be dragged down to death sooner or later. Isn't it for your own good?"

Zhu Gang also said without showing any weakness.

"Then right now, we have to focus on national affairs. We don't have time to think about it."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was a little lacking in confidence, he still stretched his neck and said stubbornly.

"You haven't asked about the government affairs of the Ming Dynasty for a long time, right?"

"Which one isn't handled by me and the boss?"

"Okay. Thanks to you, I finally have time today, right? Is it time to consider my salary?"

"If you still want me to work for nothing, I'll go home now. I don't need money anyway."

Faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's rogue behavior, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in an even more rogue manner.

Evil people will be tortured by evil people.

"Then why don't you tell me how many treasures you took from your mother?"

"Those are all our treasures. I never asked you for them, did I?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it and then said with his neck stiff.

"Your words are a bit excessive. My son was sent by God to collect debts."

"Won't the few things you left behind have to be divided among us brothers in the future?"

"So what's the difference between giving it to us now and giving it to us later?"

"But home is home and country is country. You can't confuse the two, right?"

"I have never asked you for money at home, but if the salary I deserve is even a penny less, I will quit my job."

Zhu Gang curled his lips in disdain.

"You really have a lot of crooked ideas."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately stretched out his finger and looked at Zhu Gang with gritted teeth.

"Follow the roots."

Zhu Gang still curled his lips.

"Three hundred thousand taels is too much. Besides, the treasure is in your hands, and we can't do anything about it now."

"At most 200,000 taels, we can ask the national treasury to allocate it to you."

Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously a little helpless in the face of this stubborn old son, but he still said unhappily: "Don't forget, little brat, we spent a lot of money on your Jin Palace, and the decorations inside are also priceless."

"it is good."

Zhu Gang also understood that he shouldn't go too far, so he nodded with a smile.

"Also, regarding future salaries, why do we have to set a rule today?"

"We have to make a decision today, including raising the salaries of civil and military officials."

Zhu Yuanzhang had witnessed how powerful Zhu Gang was, and after making the decision, he hesitated for a moment.

(End of this chapter)