Ouyang Bian only gave encouragement to Lin Tong's statement, but this matter is not that urgent. Although if a car appears, it will indeed be a major change, because the internal combustion engine used by automobiles means that the internal combustion engine of construction machinery is about to emerge, which is the real key.

If construction machinery appears, it will be the beginning of human beings’ true takeoff. With internal combustion engines, tractors, tanks, bulldozers, excavators and other construction machinery, they will emerge one by one, and human beings will have more and more means of transforming the earth.

At that time, large-scale projects such as road construction, bridge building, digging canals, digging reservoirs, etc. will become more and more relaxed, and the country of Daxia will become the center of human civilization.

At that time, the steamships boarded with diesel engines galloped on the sea, the cannons of tanks roared, the cars were flying on the ground, and the planes would follow...

But, it's not that easy.

People should be down-to-earth and walk the path under their feet.

Trains will be the first step for the steam engine to change the world.

The first compensation that Daxia and Dasong negotiated with each other was transferred to the account of the Railway Corporation. The Railway Corporation immediately waved the banknotes and placed ten trains with Jiang Rucheng. At the same time, the first railway officially started construction, that is, the Chang'an-Bianjing-Mizhou section of Chang'an-Bianjing-Mizhou officially started construction.

The entire country of Daxia is thriving, rising like a sun. The people of Daxia are full of confidence in the country. However, when wars, changes, and major projects are started at the same time, the country's finances are finally about to dry up.

In July of the fifth year of Daxing, the Ministry of Revenue collected taxes for the first half of the year. After calculation, the total revenue of the Ministry of Revenue in the first half of the year was 180 million jin, but the expenditure in the first half of the year was as much as 360 million jin, while the annual budget was only 200 million jin. In other words, the fiscal deficit in Daxia has already reached a glaring red.

"...Your Majesty, this year's major engineering projects end here. There can be no more major projects, and so can wars. If you continue to fight, the treasury will completely dry up.

There are also such big projects, one after another, like trains. I know this is a good project that benefits the country and the people, but the investment of the Changbian Railway alone is as high as 30 million yuan. It is only a few kilometers from Chang'an to Bianjing, and it is 200 kilometers. If there are a few more, we will go bankrupt! It is bankrupt!"

The Minister of Revenue Lu Bing looked a little out of control, his face turned red, his hairstyle was slightly messy, and his nose was expanded, and he looked really anxious.

Ouyang Bian quickly brought someone a bowl of smoothie to Lu Bing.

"Old Lu, don't be anxious."

"Your Majesty, why can I not be in a hurry? If this continues, the officials' salary will not be paid. That's fine. If the army causes trouble, wouldn't it cause a big problem?"

Ouyang Bian smiled: "Old Lu, I promise you that you will not be able to do new projects for the time being before the financial situation is abundant. Moreover, although the fiscal deficit is coming, I still have money to spend now."

Lu Bing snorted and said, "That money is not the money of the treasury, it is not what you took out. Don't you need to pay back the money you paid?"

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "I didn't want you to pay it back when, and with the tax growth rate of our Daxia, I guess I will be much more abundant next year.

By then, the Mizhou Industrial Park will also start production. Many reforms and factories will be produced in the past two years. Many projects do not need to be invested continuously. Most of them will be completed. Not much money will be invested next year, and more money will be earned, and it will naturally be easy at that time."

Ouyang defended.

But Lu Bing sneered: "Your Majesty, will Cai Dajie not be repaired?"

Ouyang Bian was speechless immediately.

Lu Bing continued: "The Xingyuan line will not be repaired?"

Ouyang Bian: “…”

Lu Bing smiled: "Yes, the previous road construction and bridge construction have come to an end for the time being, but can the railway be not built?

This is simply impossible. The railway not only needs to be repaired, but also needs to be repaired for major and special repairs, which is in line with the interests of Daxia.

Alas, Your Majesty, I am not blaming you. These things are all major issues that benefit the country and the people. However, I am under great pressure. I have to use money everywhere, but I am also unable to cook without rice!”

Ouyang Bian nodded. It was indeed difficult for the Ministry of Revenue, and this situation could not be improved in the short term.

unless……

Ouyang Bian thought for a while and said, "It seems that we can only advance the issuance of currency, otherwise we will be afraid of money. Moreover, the total economic output in the Song Dynasty is declining and we are facing a serious economic crisis. We must have our own currency so that our development can be independent."

Lu Bing was stunned and said, "Issue currency?"

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "Yes, you should have presided over this matter, and it's just right to talk to you."

Regarding currency, I have been thinking about this matter for a long time. The issuance of currency is of great importance, and I did not rashly mention it. The time is relatively ripe.

The economic development of Daxia has reached a certain scale. It is quite appropriate to issue currency at this time. It can cater to the development of the domestic economy and promote economic development."

Lu Bing thought for a while and said, "This minister understands that most of the mint manufacturers in the Song Dynasty are in Jiangnan, and copper is very scarce now. If you want more, you will definitely not have it, but if you don't have any effect, and you will not be able to form a scale, which will disrupt the market."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "Yes, Lao Lu deserves to be wet and dry, and realized so quickly that it is true that to issue currency, there must be enough copper.

So I asked the prospecting team to explore various places very early. Now there are several copper mines found, but I still prefer to mine in Dali..."

"etc!"

Lu Bing opened his eyes wide: "Your Majesty is talking about Dali, the Dali of Dali in Dali?"

Ouyang Bian nodded and said, "Yes, it is the Dali Kingdom of the Duan family."

Lu Bing felt a little confused: "...Let's go to Dali Country to dig copper mine?"

Ouyang Bian nodded: "Yes, that's true."

Lu Bing slowly said, "Can Dali agree? And we are so far away from Dali, where can we find so many people to mine, and how can we transport them back after mining?"

Lu Bing had a few questions, but Ouyang Bian thought about it for a long time and didn't need to think too much about it, saying: "It doesn't matter, the Duan family will agree.

Now Qiongzhou is under our control. Qiongzhou controls Beibu Gulf and then controls Jiaozhi, and swims up along the Hanoi. Dali's army scares the Song Dynasty and Jiaozhi. Haha, take this opportunity to beat them all up.

As for minerals…”

Before Ouyang Bian finished his words, Lu Bing had already jumped: "You are going to fight again!!"

The voice was sharp, without respect, and it was almost scolding. The guards outside the hall stretched out their heads, and Ouyang Bian quickly waved his hand.

"This is not considered a war, but a business matter. Just let Nanyang Group be responsible for this matter. It is called a business behavior. Invasion doesn't sound very nice, so let them do business.

But people from all over the place are also savage, so we need to take some escorts in the past. We don’t have to worry too much about this matter. Anyway, we just need to buy copper ore with Nanyang Group at that time. We just need to make copper coins and give the rest to them. We don’t have to pay a penny. What do you think?"

Lu Bing was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say. After a while, he said, "It's impossible to fight in wars, the country can't afford it..."

Ouyang Bian nodded repeatedly.

"...Jiazhi is not easy to fight. Nong Zhigao during the Renzong period beat the Song Dynasty in a mess. Zhao Xu was also beaten back when he was shattered against Jiaozhi. He was covered in dust and damaged too many soldiers, which cost more and was not worth the effort."

Ouyang Bian still nodded repeatedly, but also interjected: "Well, we won't fight, let Nanyang Group negotiate business, we just need to buy it."

Lu Bing sighed: "This minister doesn't plan to care about it. You just need to think it's good. But anyway, our Ministry of Revenue has no money in this matter, and it's not even broken. Your Majesty, don't ask for money in other names. The Ministry of Revenue is really gone!"

Ouyang Bian laughed dryly, rubbed his hands awkwardly, but said, "Oh, look at what Lu Shangshu said, am I like this..."

Lu Bing nodded seriously: "You are!"

Ouyang Bian: “…”

Well, fortunately, Lu Bing really doesn't need to pay for it this time, so it's not too embarrassing between the king and the minister.

After seeing Lu Bing away, Ouyang Bian still couldn't rest.

Su Che always felt that Ouyang Bian was very idle, which was compared with other diligent emperors, but Ouyang Bian was just lazy in some things, and he was not vague about big things.

This time he met Di Xiang.

Di Xiang did not follow Wang Shao to attack Dading Prefecture, but turned to the east to attack Liaoyang Prefecture. After defeating Liaoyang Prefecture, Di Xiang handed over Liaoyang Prefecture to Wang Shao's army, and he brought the navy back to the sea.

Di Xiang received a very great reward, especially his military rank was directly promoted to Lieutenant General, which was second only to Wang Shao, Zhong Yi, Di Hu, and the same level as Zhong Yan and others.

However, Di Xiang was happy and a little nervous, because this time the navy was going to be divided into two, and he wanted to take control of a navy alone. Ouyang Bian also told him about this issue, but the matter had not been implemented yet, so who knows what changes would be?

Di Xiang's heart beats constantly when he received Ouyang Bian's summons. When he saw Ouyang Bian, Ouyang Bian said directly: "I want the copper mine in Dali Country."

Di Xiang's heart suddenly jumped, and he said anxiously: "Your Majesty wants me to take down Dali Kingdom?"

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "I don't care about this. This time, you have to take off your military uniform or serve as the guards of the Nanyang Group. They go to discuss business. If the business cannot be negotiated, you can help you reach it. Anyway, what I want to think about in the end is the copper mine of Dali Country, understand?"
Chapter completed!