Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 467, year chassis point

In Liu Jin's mansion in the capital city, in Liu Jin's study, Zhu Houzhao came here early, eating and drinking is a daily routine, there is no way, Liu Jin, a foodie from later generations, will always find ways to make it Offer a variety of delicacies.

Zhu Houzhao wanted to kill the cooks in the palace many times. Compared with the food in Liu Jin's house, the food in the palace is like pig food.
Under the restrictions of the household service system, the imperial doctors and cooks in the palace are all passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of whether the technology is good or not, this iron rice bowl is passed down from generation to generation anyway. Naturally, the level of cooks in the palace can be imagined. And I know, in the past, Emperor Hongzhi would often take Zhu Houzhao outside for tooth-dashing sacrifices.

"This steamed stuffed bun is really delicious~"

Zhu Houzhao also admired the simple buns while eating them. There are actually a lot of specialties in them. Liu Jin doesn't have too many other hobbies, but he has higher requirements for this kind of food.

"His Royal Highness, eat slowly, no one will compete with you~"

Looking at Zhu Houzhao's appearance, Liu Jin was really afraid that he would choke to death.

How does he look like a prince now, Liu Jin feels like a wild boy from the countryside, whether he sits or eats, no one will think that he is the current prince.

"Old Liu, you still know how to enjoy. The food in your house is really unique in the capital."

Zhu Houzhao had eaten more than a dozen buns in a row, and finally couldn't eat any more, so he reluctantly put down the buns and said to Liu Jin.

"Then don't rush to leave, Your Highness. I just made a new kitchen utensils here. Let's try new delicacies together later."

Liu Jin smiled, and then looked at the snowflakes floating outside. What is the best thing to do in this winter?
Of course, it is the most suitable for eating hot pot. Liu Jin has long wanted to eat hot pot, so he also asked people to build a hot pot. He is planning to find a time to make a side stove and eat hot pot.

"New cookware? New food?"

"Okay, it seems that you are blessed today."

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his small eyes narrowed immediately, and then he touched his round belly and said.

"Haha, I will definitely not disappoint Your Highness~"

Liu Jin said very confidently.

Hot pot is the best thing to eat in the winter. The charm is simply irresistible. If you eat it once and keep it, you will fall in love with it.

"Your Highness, the stewards are still waiting for us. Shouldn't we go and listen to the annual report?"

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao had enough to eat and drink, it was time to get down to business.

Seeing that the New Year is coming soon, the time for this year's inventory is also here.

"Go~"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao got up and went to Liu Jin's study.

He also really wants to know how rich he is now. There are too many properties bought by Liu Jin. Every property is a hen that lays eggs. Zhu Houzhao also wants to know how much money he has earned in a year. Know.

Soon, Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao came to the study. In the house, many stewards had already been waiting, each of them holding a ledger in their hands, waiting to report to Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin their income for a year.

"I have seen His Royal Highness~"

As soon as Zhu Houzhao arrived, many stewards hurriedly saluted. Although he was just a steward, he was not in the top class, and he couldn't compare with those noble scholars, but when these stewards knew that they were working for His Royal Highness, Everyone is still very excited.

It is also a great honor for them to report the income of the past year to His Royal Highness during the Chinese New Year, and to meet the Prince in person.

"Free~"

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand to signal.

"Let's start~"

Liu Jin didn't want to waste time, so he continued.

"Yes~"

Many stewards nodded quickly, and then looked at each other. The first one to stand up was He Run, the chief steward of Daming First Bank.

The importance of the First Bank of Ming Dynasty is unquestionable. Now the banknotes issued by the First Bank of Daming have become the banknotes of the Ming Dynasty, basically holding the right to issue this currency in their own hands in a disguised form.

And the importance of the bank will be known to anyone in future generations.

Liu Jin also attaches great importance to Daming First Bank, puts a lot of energy into it, and places high expectations on it, which is considered the most important among many industries.

"Your Highness, Mr. Liu~"

"Since the establishment of the First Bank of Ming Dynasty at the beginning of the year, it has now opened [-] branches in major cities in the two capitals and thirteen provinces of Daming. Tens of millions of taels of silver...a total of [-] million silver dollars will be issued, and a total of [-] million silver dollars will be issued.”

He Run's voice was very loud, and he reported the situation of the First Bank of Daming one by one.

"The annual operating income was [-] million taels of silver, and the annual loss was [-] million taels of silver~"

When he said this, He Run's voice lowered a lot.

That's right, the First Daming Bank didn't make money in the first year, but lost money instead.

Factors such as the establishment of branches in the early stage, the issuance of bank notes, the payment of interest, and the casting of silver dollars also led to the loss of three million taels of silver in the first year of the First Bank of Ming Dynasty.

"I lost money~"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao said in surprise.

"Your Highness, the main reason for the loss is that we opened branches in various parts of Daming at the same time. In addition, the issuance of bank notes and silver dollars is also a loss. In addition, there are still relatively few people who come to our bank for loans. There are a large amount of deposits in the bank and no mortgages are given out. It is only for payment. The interest is lost a lot.”

He Run thought for a while and replied.

"Okay, next year you have to make money, you can't lose money every year."

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips, thought for a while and said.

"Yes~Your Highness~"

He Run nodded quickly.

"In fact, don't be in a hurry to make money. The key point is to get more people used to using our bank notes and silver dollars. At the same time, let more people deposit and borrow money in our bank. As for making money, there is no rush. .”

Liu Jin on the side thought for a while and exhorted.

"Yes~"

He Run also quickly and silently wrote it down, losing money, Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin did not criticize too much, which made him secretly relieved, as for other management affairs, he also seemed a lot more relaxed.

After He Run's report, Zhao Dahu, the steward of the Jingcheng Glass Factory, also stood up.

Zhao Dahu is Zhao Erhu's elder brother, and he is also from the same village as Liu Jin's Xiahetun. Glass is very simple, and it can be easily made by those who understand it. There is no technical difficulty at all.

But if you don't know the method, this glass is very difficult to make.

In order to firmly keep the hen that lays golden eggs in his own hands, Liu Jin also implemented the strictest management of the Beijing Glass Factory. The people inside are all from Liu Jin's Xiahetun Village, and are managed by Zhao Dahu .

Until now, countless people are envious of the profits of glass, and try their best to obtain the manufacturing method of glass, but because of Liu Jin's many strict measures, coupled with Zhao Dahu's carefulness, the glass manufacturing method has always been firmly controlled by Liu Jin hands.

It was too profitable, and Liu Jin was really reluctant to let it out.

A piece of glass can be turned into a mirror by being plated with tin silver. Although the price of a mirror has dropped a lot, it is still affordable for rich people. The price of tens or hundreds of taels of silver is still high. The most popular item in the high society of Ming Dynasty.

Glass lamps made of glass are also the most popular things, and they are also very expensive. All kinds of glass products are now not only popular among the middle and upper classes of the Ming Dynasty, but also spread to North Korea and Japan. Wa country also aroused enthusiasm.

Every time a merchant ship goes to North Korea and Japan, it will definitely bring a lot of glass products inside. Some things that are not worth much at all can be exchanged for white money. There is nothing more profitable to buy **.

"Your Highness, Mr. Liu~"

"Our Beijing Glass Factory achieved an annual operating income of [-] million taels of silver, and a net profit of [-] million taels~"

Zhao Dahu is also in good shape now. He was illiterate before, but now he is a steward, and he has studied hard. Not only can he read and write, but he can also calculate some numbers.

"Tear~"

Hearing Zhao Dahu's words, Liu Jin could obviously hear a trace of exclamation.

What everyone was amazed by was not the turnover of the Jingcheng Glass Factory, but its profit, which was too high. The net profit was as high as [-] million taels of silver. Such a terrifying profit rate was simply unbelievable.

But that's the beauty of glass!
Engaging in monopolistic exclusive business, coupled with Liu Jin’s initial hype, glass is a high-end and high-end thing in the eyes of the common people of Ming Dynasty. All kinds of glass products are very expensive, but they are very popular. The best-selling Ming Dynasty also includes North Korea and Japan.

"Not bad ~ good ~ good job."

After Zhu Houzhao finished listening, his small eyes narrowed into slits, and he nodded in satisfaction. It was only a glass factory, but it was able to earn nearly [-] million taels of silver, such a huge figure.

In the past, I dare not even think about it. You must know that in the past, the tax silver of the national treasury of the Ming Dynasty was only less than three million taels of silver, and the internal money that Emperor Hongzhi had worked so hard to save for nearly ten years was only a few hundred taels of silver. More than one million silver.

From here, we can know how profitable this glass factory is. The hen that really lays golden eggs is why Liu Jin is still reluctant to make it public.

"It's really good~"

"We will strive to open up more markets next year, and it is best to sell them overseas. Needless to say, Japan and North Korea, we will open routes to Nanyang next year. We must strive to make our glass products available to people in Nanyang."

Liu Jin also nodded with a smile. The glass factory is making money, but Liu Jin also knows that the market for Daming Glass is almost done. If he wants to make money, he still needs to open up overseas markets.

　Are the numbers too big?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)