First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 579

Hearing those words, Zhu Biao was instantly moved.

"Yes, that is correct, but the question is who can take over from the seventh brother?"

The little guys look at each other, who can do it?

There is no doubt that Zhang Taishi will definitely do it.

But the problem is that Grand Master Zhang has resigned even as the prime minister, so how can he come to Beiping to wade through the muddy waters!And to put it too far, Zhu Di is in Beiping, which makes people nervous.Changing to Zhang Chengtian, the Civil War can be fought next.

Excluding Zhang Chengtian, this is the prince Zhu Biao, and I will have no problem going to Peiping myself.

But the problem is that the current government is about to make minor reforms, and Lao Zhu has already handed over the power to Zhu Biao. If I leave, who will be in charge of the small stall?

Yan Wang Zhu Di?

Then let Zhu Di supervise the country, and Zhu Biao stay behind in Beiping?

It was silent.

The little guy has no idea, but Xia Zhifeng, you suddenly smiled, Zhang Shuning noticed it keenly, and couldn't hold back: "Junior sister Xia, what is he thinking?"

The eyes of several people fell on you, Xia Zhifeng blushed first, and then said: "I also think about something, I just think that there is nothing Master can do about that kind of thing!"

"Your father? Can I do it?" Zhu Yuanzhang said in surprise, "You see, I also understand business affairs!"

After the eldest son finished speaking, he immediately received several blank stares.

Zhu Di even laughed wantonly, "You said Lu Yicheng, does he really know or what's the matter? Our grand master Zhang knows everything. Especially the way of merchants and the way of business, I am the best at it. .He even knows his own father?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, "Really? How did you hear about it?"

Zhu Biaozhong coughed and said: "That's true. You heard that the father started his business in his early years, relying on Mr. Zhang's help in planning. Our Xiao Ming's bank was set up by me, and the early grain standard was also set up by Zhang Xiang. When it comes to the way of making money and the way of managing money, even if several Li Xianggongs add up, they are all opponents of Mr. Zhang!"

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have opened the door to a new world.

Dad is really that powerful?

But the problem is that you have heard me say it, what's going on?

At that time, Zhang Shuning also said: "This seventh brother... father has been too concerned about specific affairs in assisting the country in governing the country in those years, so he is too vague, and it is unforgivable."

Hearing that, Lu Yicheng almost jumped up.

"Aren't they lying? Your father is very good at managing money? Can make money? Why did you ask me to teach you this! Your father is not good at money, you hate it, very, very disgusted, you can eat all over the world without money !"

Zhu Di rolled his eyes at me, "Look at how promising he is, if he can learn a little about his father's management skills, he will be able to eat all over the world!"

"really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang is really eye-catching. Anything can stop a foodie's desire for delicious food!

"Yes, you are the commander of that Lao Shizi. If you have any money, it is quite hard. You have to learn how to make money from your father, and you have to earn a mountain of gold! You did it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang screamed, and suddenly there was a majestic voice, "Chengtian, does he think so much of our commander?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head quickly, just in time to see Zhang Ximeng's serious face.The elder shrank his neck in fright, "Yes, yes, you just want to inherit the family education!"

Zhang Chengtian, who followed Lao Zhu that time, said, "Your way of managing money is to seek wealth for the country and for yourself. He learned it here."

In a word, Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts were completely broken.

The big fat man was instantly dumbfounded.

At that time, Zhu Biao came over, "Father, sir, have they discussed a solution?"

Lu Yicheng suppressed a smile, "That's right, is there really anyone in the world who can solve the problem for Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Chengtian smiled implicitly, and then said: "Actually, that matter is not simple. The key point is that there is enough money."

"Is the currency enough?" Lui explained, "Sir, is the currency just money? What we are talking about now is money, is it enough?"

Zhang Chengtian laughed, "At that time, it was so complicated to regard currency as money! The crux of Peiping's production capacity was released, and commodities increased tenfold...but the currency for purchasing commodities was slightly insufficient. That is to say, there was no There are so few commodities, but there is so little currency to help transactions. That’s why there is a situation of borrowing money everywhere. The borrowing in Beiping is very small, and it is used to eat and drink, but to complete production.”

"Since it is for production, and it has indeed contributed to the regression of production. This problem is very complicated, and the targeted increase of currency is enough."

Zhu Biao still frowned, "Directional increase?"

At that time, Zhang Ximeng coughed and said, "It is to let the treasure banknote bureau print less treasure banknotes!"

"Ah!" Zhu Biao yelled, "Father, the excessive issuance of precious banknotes in the Yuan Dynasty caused such a small harm, will the same mistakes be repeated?"

Zhang Chengtian said with a smile: "So we need to target...the batch of treasure banknotes needs to be targeted at industrial production, and the main share should be placed in Beiping. And it can be increased blindly, and we need to master the rhythm. Gradually increase the currency and reduce the interest rate at the same time!"

"A reduction in interest?"

Zhang Chengtian said: "There is a mistake. At this time, the interest rate in Beiping is [-]% or even [-]%. The interest rate for private lending will be even lower. You plan to initially reduce the interest rate to [-]%. Bonds, the interest rate is set at [-]%. Before that money is gone, the roads, cities, and ports in Beiping can still develop slightly in the future..."

Zhu Di was completely stunned when he heard that, "Grand Master, the problem will be solved if it's so difficult? This, is this a small loss for you?"

Lu Yicheng smiled and said: "So the main thing you and your majesty discussed is actually to reserve some shares for him, such as the textile factory in Kaiping, there is no shipping company, and Tuntian company... After all, he will have to develop it later! "

"Are you going to develop? Then they picked up ready-made ones?" Zhu Di blurted out.

Zhang Ximeng snorted angrily, "Stop talking nonsense. If he agrees, we'll go to Xu Da's house to propose marriage. If he agrees, forget it!"

Chapter 8 and Four of Lao Zhu's Credit

Zhu Di is still hesitating, do he really want to marry Xu Miaoyun?

Are you in a hurry?He hasn't figured it out yet!

Seeing that his son was hesitating, Lao Zhu was furious.

"Zhu Di, what are you thinking about? When you were in Beiping, didn't you two hunt and play together? You never cared so much about your father, queen and queen! It's just fate between husband and wife, and you don't want to be together now." It’s too young, if you hesitate for a moment and miss it, you will regret it!”

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Di, and finally said, "Fourth brother, the way the elder brother is doing now can be regarded as a lesson for the past. If you have any ideas, you must make a decisive decision. Don't miss the opportunity. Although it is not possible to be a bachelor, it is inevitable. Regret for life!"

What he said was purely from the heart of someone who had experienced it. The marriage between him and Mrs. Chang was established by Lao Zhu. Do you think Mrs. Chang is not good?Not necessarily, his father is Chang Yuchun, who also gave birth to Zhu Biao's children.

But it's a bit embarrassing for Zhu Biao to say how satisfied he is. In a word, he can give sixty points, not more.

So in Zhu Biao's view, if the fourth child has a good impression, he should act decisively and settle the marriage.

Being able to look at each other comfortably, and being able to play together is better than anything else, after all, life is too long.If you hate each other from the beginning, you are destined not to be happy.

Zhu Di was startled, and said helplessly, "I, I'm afraid Wei Guogong won't agree."

These words are aggrieved, not at all the energy of tossing about in the past.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also stunned for a while, did Xu Da agree?

At that time, Zhu Di said, "Father, little brother, they know that Zhang Chengtian even sent a letter to Xu Miaoyun, writing, writing about Zhang Shuning's preferences!"

"Wait a minute!" Zhang Ximeng was surprised, "How does Xu Da know what Shu Ning is thinking?"

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang had already felt that it was wonderful, and he stopped moving forward, and wanted to slip away quickly.

It's a pity that so few eyes are staring at me, and Zhang Shuning has already raised his fist.

"Zhu Yuanzhang! He's looking for a fight!"

If Zhang Shuning really rushed over, he was about to beat up the eldest son.

What's his shame?

If he dared to betray the news of his little brother, even if his ass was made of iron, he would still be open to it!

Poor Chai Jiawen!

"Brother, don't fight! Really don't fight! You can't do anything, you can't make Zhang Chengtian nod!"

Everyone was startled, and Old Zhu coughed, "Zhu Yuanzhang, is there really nothing he can do?"

The big guy gritted his teeth and said with a straight face: "No, you can definitely do it!"

Old Zhu pondered for a while, and then said: "That matter is to be said less, Zhu Di... His marriage, the father decides for him."

Zhu Di paused for a moment, and finally bowed deeply, "Thank you, Father, for your success!"

I nodded, the whole thing, no matter what.

Old Zhu was satisfied, "Okay, the older generation is about to get married, sir, we seem to be really old."

Wei Guogong said with a smile: "Your Majesty is in his prime, how old is he? And that time I made a small move to issue more currency, and I have to borrow something from your Majesty!"

Chai Jiawen was slightly surprised, "What?"

"Of course it's... His Majesty's face."

"Ah! What is he going to do?" Old Zhu asked vigilantly.

Wei Guogong chuckled, "Don't be afraid, Your Majesty, it's a good thing, just make a model and print your Majesty's face on the currency!"

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Wei Guogong and Lao Zhu agreed on a way and dispersed separately.

If this matter is to be implemented, there are still many key points.

Soon, Hu Yan came to ask for advice again.

"Sir, Wansheng went back and thought about it all night, and suddenly thought of one thing... Beiping's efficiency has improved, and the number of commodities has increased. Does it have anything to do with the issuance of currency?"

Wei Guogong laughed, "He is really sharp, it can be said that he has blurred the essence of that matter."

Wei Guogong said with a smile: "That involves your views on currency."

Hu Yan said: "Sir, he spoke very little in Beiping, and you have read his articles, but it's a pity that you were born late and dull, and whether you understand it or not, that's the key."

Wei Guogong smiled, "Actually, the matter is simple. For a long time in the past, you have anchored the currency under gold, silver and copper, or simply used those as currency. The emergence of Jiaozi in the Song Dynasty changed the situation a lot. The use of precious banknotes has completely changed the process of currency withdrawal. But whether it is the Northern Song Dynasty Jiaozi or the Yuan Dynasty treasure banknotes, the problem of the collapse of the currency is the problem before the excessive issuance. "

"Then there is a problem outside. In the eyes of the world, the currency must be anchored under gold and silver to be considered reliable. With or without gold and silver as a guarantee, the country will definitely issue excessively. Money is valuable, and the currency will collapse."

Hu Yan nodded again and again, "The grand master always hits the nail on the head, why did he increase the currency in Beiping that time?"

Wei Guogong said with a smile: "That's the result of his research. Beiping didn't increase the currency without any basis. It was based on Beiping's weak industrial foundation. Beiping can produce a lot of goods and create wealth. Now Beiping lacks a lot of money. It is only the currency in circulation to help complete the transaction. That also involves one of your points of view. Currency is anchored to gold and silver, but to commodities! There are no more commodities, and more wealth is created, and there is no need for less Multiple currencies."

"In a truly ideal state, gold and silver are needed!"

Hu Yan paused. When I came here, I had already done a little homework, and now I understood a lot.

"Sir, the so-called no amount of goods, and the issuance of less and more currency... It is difficult to say, but it is difficult to do! Throughout the dynasties, let alone no amount of goods, even many people know about it. It is almost certain to say that, As long as it is anchored with gold and silver, it will inevitably issue more banknotes!"

Hu Yan pondered for a while before asking the most crucial question, "Sir, Xiao Ming, can we make an exception?"

"can!"

Wei Guogong replied firmly, "Because you have already realized that point. Like him, few people have been studying commodity output, paying attention to currency and interest rate. You are very confused about that question! Seventh, that point is more important, you There is no Xiaoming Emperor Hongwu!"

Hu Yan was taken aback, "Sir, you mean that Your Majesty will spare no effort to protect the banknotes?"

Wei Guogong said with a smile: "He is talking about one aspect. More importantly, His Majesty has no gold signboard and no iron-like credit. Everyone knows that the people trust me. I say everything I say, and I really think about the people. That is You are the smallest card!"

The one who dared to use Lao Zhu as a card was Chai Jiawen.

In fact, Wei Guogong realized that with such little effort and fiddling with the food standard, Wei Guogong realized that in countries with extremely high governance capabilities, no concept of money and finance, and countries without industrialized production capacity, any financial innovation will result in disaster.

There are no exceptions possible.

Therefore, I would rather use simple grains to bind precious banknotes, and then quickly establish the credit of precious banknotes to encourage the people to accept precious banknotes... During that period, any reform of the currency system will ruin the entire result.

What kind of gold standard, what kind of currency taxation... Those reforms that seem to be regressive, Wei Guogong also pushed.I want to use ordinary people as guinea pigs, and I have the guts to make such a fuss.

Even Wei Guogong couldn't imagine how brave it was to dare to push a whip at Xiaoming. Is it because the brave have fear, or the knowledge and fear... Wei Guogong also said it was good.

Because in such a small country, with such backward governance methods, monetization, is it the common people who are suffering?

Is it necessary to say "no matter how hard the people suffer" from Wei Guogong's mouth?

If it works, it will work.

Only today, the situation is really worse or less.

Beiping initially established a factory model, and used machines in small ways, so as to double the output of commodities.The material base is gone.

Secondly, people like Fang Xiaoru, Qi Tai, and Huang Zicheng are all in the officialdom in Peking.Regardless of how strange the Jingnan War was in history, those people are generally clean and capable, and they are meticulous in terms of finance and taxation.

That's the foundation of talent.

Again, there are no scholars like Hu Yan who start to study currency commodities, and the theoretical basis is barely there.

All aspects are ready, Wei Guogong finally dared to experiment under the currency.

It's just that the foundation of everything must be based on Zhang Ximeng's credit.

If the emperor is a bastard, and he has no people in his heart, then he has to think about it.