"What! How much?"

"Ten million taels of silver per month?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and his face was filled with a look of disbelief!

"That's right! These are the preliminary calculations made by the Ministry of Revenue based on the agreements signed by the Crown Prince and those merchants!

"Because these products are still not well-known among the people, the first year's income may be somewhat reduced, but it's not far off. Once the people fully accept these items, the revenue in the Great Ming's treasury may increase several times!"

Li Shanchang swallowed his saliva but didn't stop talking like a machine gun.

It's important to know that the annual tax revenue of the Great Ming Dynasty is only 30 million taels of silver, which supports the operation of the entire bureaucratic system of the Great Ming Dynasty, as well as disaster relief and infrastructure construction throughout the country.

But now, Li Shanchang was telling him that these small things in front of him could increase the tax revenue of the Great Ming by more than ten times!

Even the experienced Old Zhu couldn't help but feel weak at the thought of the treasury filled with silver ingots.

Then, the faint worry on Old Zhu's face disappeared completely!

"Hahaha! Good! Well done, Biao'er! Wipe out the Japanese pirates! You have made great contributions!"

Old Zhu stood up excitedly, slapped my shoulder heavily, laughed loudly, and his eyes were almost overflowing with admiration!

"Ahem... Your Majesty is too kind."

I coughed twice violently as Old Zhu's sudden attack almost knocked me to the ground, and I gave him a resentful look.

"Ahem! Biao'er, now that we have money, do you have any other ideas about conquering the Japanese islands?"

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Old Zhu scratched his head and spoke softly.

Hearing Old Zhu's words and seeing the system's screen filled with shock points, a new idea suddenly popped into my mind, and I couldn't help but speak:

"Your Majesty, with the current resources, it would be easy for the Great Ming to expel the Japanese pirates, but it would be extremely difficult to wipe them out completely!

"The Great Ming's navy is not good at naval warfare, and the Japanese pirates raid the seas all year round. If they want to escape, our army may not be able to catch up!

"Therefore, I intend to request permission to oversee the research and development of new-style warships for the Great Ming. I hope Your Majesty will grant it!"

It's important to know that although the Great Ming Navy has fought many battles with Chen Youliang in the Yangtze River and Yellow River regions, they are truly not good at naval warfare!

Hearing my words, a touch of seriousness appeared on Old Zhu's face. After hesitating for a while, he nodded gently:

"We agree!"

"Yes!"

I bowed deeply, turned and left without looking back, but there was an indescribable excitement in my heart.

Well, it's time to give these Japanese pirates a little technological shock!