I want to be a grandson

Chapter 173 Official Store
Zhu Yunxi looked at the two of them, thought about it in his heart, and said, "How well do you know the situation of the Propaganda Department and the General Course Department?"

Tie Xuan replied: "His Royal Highness, I have checked the accounts for the first half of the year, and I have a general understanding of the situation..."

Putting a few account books on the desk next to Zhu Yunxi, Tie Xuan continued: "Your Highness, these are the accounts of the two divisions. Some of them are profitable, but some have not made any progress. Please look over them..."

Then, Tie Xuan reported to Zhu Yunxi the status of the Department of Propaganda and the Department of General Courses.

The Xuanke Division is actually Daming's capital store in the capital, and the Tongke Division is also the imperial court's official stores in various state capitals.

The official store is a special store opened by the government or dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty. It was established by Zhu Yuanzhang based on the suggestion of Zhaqian Shixishan in Zhejiang.

Moreover, the official store was established very early, and the official store already existed before Zhu Yuanzhang called King Wu.

At that time, Zhili, Zhejiang, and the prefectures and counties under Zhu Yuanzhang's control all had official stores.

However, after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang once stipulated that all those who are above the fourth rank in the public are not allowed to let their children, family members, and servants open shops in shops, and they are not allowed to lend money and debts, and go out to sell salt and sell goods. .

In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang also stipulated that the official's house cannot be bought or sold with the department.

However, compared with the Tang and Song Dynasties, such regulations are already much relaxed.

However, by the time of Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, there were many powerful people who were doing business for profit.

Especially after the mid-Ming Dynasty, with the continuous development of urban economy and handicraft industry, the situation was particularly serious.

The official stores are generally set up in places with relatively developed commerce and convenient transportation hubs.

Coupled with the backing of the government, it is very easy to develop.

In the early Ming Dynasty, the official stores also had the function of spying on intelligence and collecting business taxes. After the Jingtai period, the nature of the official stores’ business interests became more and more clear.

After listening to Tie Xuan's explanation, Zhu Yunxi also stopped flipping the account book in his hand, his brows wrinkled involuntarily.

Zhu Yunxie said dissatisfiedly: "Daming's official stores are everywhere. Which rich family and businessman can compare with this? Even Shen Wansan, who was the richest man in the world, is far behind! But earning such a little money all year round, even a pig can't compare with it." They make a lot of money!"

Seeing that His Highness was really angry, Qi Tai hurriedly said, "Your Highness, calm down..."

"It's simply a vegetarian meal in the corpse! It seems that it won't work without surgery!"

Zhu Yunxi stared at Qi Tai and Tie Xuan and said, "Check! There are so many official stores, and I don't believe that there are no corrupt officials in them! I will give you fifty places, and you will beheaded immediately if you find them!"

The two were taken aback, and hurriedly took orders and said, "Your Majesty obeys! Your Highness, please appease your anger..."

Zhu Yunxi thought for a while and asked, "I want to change the official store to the imperial store, what do you think is okay?"

Qi Tai's heart was shocked, and he quickly knelt down and said, "Your Highness, this subordinate thinks that this is absolutely impossible!"

Tie Xuan also knelt on the ground to dissuade him, "This matter is of great importance, Your Highness, please think twice!"

Before Zhu Yunxi could speak, Qi Tai hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the official store belongs to the imperial court, and all the money collected is also controlled by the imperial court, but once it is changed to an imperial store, it will become the private property of the emperor...

All the proceeds will be used by the palace, it would be fine if the king of future generations is Shengming, but if..."

Qi Tai knelt on the ground, face down on the ground, not daring to speak any more.

Because besides, even if it is taboo!

If the king of later generations is ignorant and only knows how to enjoy himself, then he will collect treasures and build new palaces, and the money will be squandered!
But Zhu Yunxi didn't think so, "But have you ever thought about it? In the long run, most of the official stores will be occupied by officials and nobles, and become their private property!"

In fact, as Zhu Yunxi said, in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, many official stores became tools for the powerful and some officials to seek wealth.

In order to plunder more money, when they "begged" for land, house and salt, they also begged for official shops one after another, resulting in fewer and fewer keys to the imperial court's control.

Tie Xuan's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Your Highness, now His Majesty is severely punishing corrupt officials, no one dares to occupy the official store, so please bear with your anger for a while... The future is long, and it is not too late to make plans in the future... ..."

Qi Tai also said: "Yes, Your Highness, there are only some problems with the official store now, but it is still under the control of the Ministry of Households, and I guarantee that a single official store will not be lost! There is no need to rush this matter, Your Highness, please wait a moment." install."

Zhu Yunxi took a breath from his nostrils, and then exhaled the foul air in his heart.

Zhu Yunxi understands that now is the critical time for him to compete for the position of grandson. Changing the official store into an imperial store and making it private to the emperor will definitely arouse criticism from all the officials.

And whether Zhu Yuanzhang thinks that he is just out for enjoyment, that's hard to say...

After all, as an emperor, why do you want so much private property?
Because Zhu Yuanzhang had great control over the court and punished officials very severely, no one dared to disobey his will.

It is not an exaggeration to use one sentence to be arbitrary.

But once the imperial power declines, the emperor will be restricted by civil and military officials. Even if he wants to make a difference, he has no money to use!

Just like Emperor Wanli of Ming Shenzong, who fought for 15 years with civil and military officials for [-] years, is actually a struggle between imperial power and officials for power!
As Zhu Yuanzhang who has been strong all his life, he can't understand the aggrieved emperor being restricted by courtiers.

If he really did this, it might really cause his misunderstanding.

However, as Qi Tai and Tie Xuan said, the official store is still in the hands of the government and has not been embezzled, so there is no need to rush.

But Zhu Yunxi still couldn't swallow this breath!
There are almost official stores all over the world, even some wealthy households and merchants can't compare!
How stupid!

"Since the two of you have said so, let's put this matter aside for now..."

Not waiting for Qi Tai and Tie Xuan to show a gratified smile on their faces, Zhu Yunxi said firmly to Tie Xuan: "But the current official store must be changed! You go to set standards for each official store and tell them,
If it cannot be completed by the end of this year, the official will be removed from office on the spot!For the rest, let them get out of the official store forever!If the deficit is serious, use their property to make up for it! "

Zhu Yunxi stared at Tie Xuan and continued: "If they can complete the amount, then [-]% of the profits they will earn will be used as an incentive!"

"Your subordinate understands! Please rest assured, Your Highness!" Tie Xuan replied with confidence.

Of these in the official store, only a very small number are officials, and the rest are servants or hired.

If they are driven out at that time, they will lose their livelihood and will definitely not be able to live in the future.

So even if it is to keep the family alive, they will desperately buy and sell.

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