Yao Chong believed that 10 million was enough to 'pay' the officials, but he did not believe that 10 million was enough to build a railroad or a ship.
There was no sign of a railroad yet, so why take out 10 million first?
Wouldn't there be new revenue next year? There was also the ship. How much did you need to spend on the steam engine, oars, sails, and the ship itself?
The frontline only lasted 150 days. After 150 days, the grass would turn green, and the horses and livestock would be easier to raise.
Bi Goo did not answer and looked at Li Yi.
"Next year, we will start building the railroad tracks from Chang 'an to Luoyang, and then to Haizhou.
In the future, the goods from other places will be transported directly to the port there and transported back by the railroad.
Of course, we can build a warehouse in Luoyang to store some goods and order them once a month. "
Li Yi did not say how much it would cost. Of course, it would not cost 10 million. Even if it included the train, it would not cost much unless there were many trains.
"You need 10 million?" Yao Chong still did not believe it.
"Based on the materials and manufacturing costs, of course it would be less. But isn't the technology cost also a cost?" Li Yi pointed at himself.
"Where is the technology cost coming from? Don't you know your current status? "Yao Chong wanted to smash the vat, but he stopped. He could not bear to do so.
He was angry. If others wanted to sell good technology to the Imperial Court, the Imperial Court should pay them.
Why should Li Yi give them money? Others could not enjoy the power. Li Yi could beat up whoever he wanted. If he said he could not beat them, he would not beat them.
He said the city gates were not closed, but the city gates were still open day and night. The axes were probably broken.
"I am talking about the research process. If there is a mistake, isn't that also a cost?" Li Yi took a step back to hide.
At the same time, he felt a little wronged. Was it easy for him to create the steam engine?
How much time and resources did he spend to develop it generation after generation?
There was also the nautical chart he drew, the nautical equipment he created, and the safety he provided at sea. How much was that nautical chart worth?
"Xiao Yi, you can't earn money in this aspect. If you don't earn money from the technology, what's the use of money?"
Lu Huaishen spoke up for Yao Chong and observed Li Yi's expression. He was worried about his family.
What if Li Yi got angry and didn't give him any dividends? How could his family live a good life?
"I'm addicted to making money. Even if I earn all of it, I'll donate it all," Li Yi mumbled.
Now that he was asking the imperial court for money, it was indeed useless. He had nowhere to spend it, so in the end, he still had to give it to the people of the Tang dynasty.
Liu Youqiu tried to smooth things over. "Let's earn some money first. But you don't need ten million to build a railroad or a train, right? "
"Yes! You want to use money? "Bi Goo spoke at this time.
"We just want to know," Li Rizhi answered.
Yin Sizhen nodded without saying anything. She wanted to know how much money the imperial court had.
With a large financial surplus, even if he did not spend it himself, he would still be happy and confident.
The people in the group only hoped that the Tang dynasty would become stronger. They wanted to see the Tang dynasty conquer the world while they were still alive.
When Li Yi saw everyone's attitude, he told them the truth. "We'll have a lot of money this year. Excluding everything else, we still have 15 million."
Everyone's eyes lit up. The surplus was twice the total revenue of the Tang dynasty five years ago.
"However, we'll have to spend at least 13 million this year. Give us the budget and leave 2 million for emergencies," Li Yi said.
The group looked at Li Yi silently and waited.
As expected, Li Yi explained, "Money must flow. When the imperial court's financial surplus is too large, it means that everyone has neglected their duties.
They didn't make a proper budget and didn't think of how to use the financial surplus to serve the people.
Even if I don't take the money for the railroad in advance, I'll still spend it.
For example, the roads around Dongting Lake must be built to Chang 'an and Lu Zhou. Good roads.
The climate and hydrological environment there are suitable for farming. I want to raise pigs.
Then, I'll build a railroad along the canal. It will extend from Henan to Suzhou.
Then, the farmed animals around Dongting Lake will flow down the Yangtze River to Suzhou and be transported to other places through the railroad and canal … "
Li Yi began to explain. He knew what everyone wanted to hear. They wanted to hear about the plan.
They wanted to be able to actually operate and not just make plans.
The land route from Chang 'an to Hubei was opened, but the farmed animals would be transported by the Yangtze River.
This would drive the economic development of the entire Jiangnan area and satisfy the daily needs of the people.
He told everyone that he had also arranged for the next year's income to be given to Shu.
There were many mountains in Shu, but Chengdu was a plain. The cost of building roads was high, but they still had to be built.
A smooth road was conducive to governance and stability.
The faster the army arrived at a place, the more secure the locals would feel.
"Leave 2 million for the annual revenue. At most, I'll just provide temporary support.
Duke Yao also said that I have no use for money. I don't need to use money to show my status.
If you have time, think about how to spend money. Usually, use it on infrastructure, including water power. "
Li Yi said again and left, leaving a group of people looking at each other.
It was the first time they had heard of such a theory. It was not enough for the imperial court to have more money. It had to be spent.
It felt that anyone who did not know how to spend money was committing a crime and would be beheaded.
"What kind of theory is this? It does sound very reasonable. "Yin Sizhen, who had been a minister for many years, was confused by Li Yi's words.
Li Yi had not told them about GNP, GDP, consumer price index, purchasing manager index, industrial production index, and other knowledge.
Now, it was not related to the financial industry. Otherwise, there would be more things.
It included the tourism industry, local industries, and handicraft projects.
"Let's go back and continue reading. Xiao Yi wrote some things in the book. It's just that it's hard to understand."
Bi Goo had a headache talking about this. It was difficult for him to understand if he only read the book and did not practice it.
Li Yi went to the laboratory to take out the other data and looked at it. There was no problem.
He found Zhangsun Xin. "When we go back, you can get off the boat and do as written. You have to exercise more. Your stomach is fat."
"I also go to the workshop often." Zhangsun Xin was relieved and tried to eat as much as possible.
"Find a piece of land and water the soldiers. Then I will sell you ice skates and teach you how to make an ice cart. You can skate by yourself as exercise.
At the same time, you can rent out ice carts for one coin and ice skates for two coins.
Make money by selling hot food, like I used to eat skewers in Zhuangzi. "
Li Yi saw that Zhangsun Xin had changed and was willing to let her make more money.
"Li Yi, why are you so good to me?" Zhangsun Xin asked softly.
"Why are your words so disgusting?" Li Yi had goosebumps all over his body and hurriedly retreated.
"What did I say wrong?" Zhangsun Xin was confused.
"He said you are manly." His concubine blinked.
"Don't say it. I am disgusted too." Zhangsun Xin also had goosebumps.
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