Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 501
Early the next morning, Chen Yunfu turned down everything and summoned Pu Xiangdong.

Xia Yuanji, Yan Zhenzhi, Hu Sizong and Yang Pu were all there.

"Great king, your most devout subjects offer you the most heartfelt admiration."

The proud Pu Xiangdong in Guangdong, when he stood in front of Chen Yunfu, was no different from seven years ago, and knelt down on the ground with an extremely devout attitude.

"Xiangdong, get up quickly."

Chen Yunfu laughed, and avoided this etiquette: "Although you and Gu don't see each other often, you have never stopped exchanging letters. You are considered old friends, so there is no need for such red tape."

"Thank you, King."

Pu Xiangdong kowtowed and got up, and said at the same time: "This time I came to Daming and found a small gift for the king, and I hope the king will accept it with a smile."

"Really? Take a look."

The Jin Yiwei outside the hall gate brought in a long jeweled box and sent it all the way to Chen Yunfu.

Just looking at this box, Xia Yuanji and the others felt extravagant in their hearts, and became even more curious about the contents.

The treasure box was opened left and right, and countless rays of bright sunlight shot out immediately, causing Chen Yunfu to squint his eyes.

After his eyes got used to the luxurious magnificence, Chen Yunfu finally saw the contents of the box clearly.

A scepter.

"My lord, this is the Pope's scepter."

Pu Xiangdong said with a smile at the corner of his mouth: "At the same time, I inlaid nine more gemstones on this scepter, corresponding to the great cause of Kyushu created by you, Your Majesty."

This is the pope's scepter?

Chen Yunfu withdrew his gaze, quite interested.

"As far as I know, the Europeans regard the Pope as a god. How could you, an Arab, get this thing?"

"Money can solve 90.00% of the problems in this world, and the remaining one percent can be solved with Damascus steel knives."

Pu Xiangdong said calmly: "I have prepared two gifts for the Holy See, one is 100 million gold coins, and the other is [-] Mamluks ready to go.

Giovanni Medici, who was in charge of managing the finances of the Holy See for the Pope, chose the first gift. He united three cardinals and asked for this scepter for his ministers.

Pope Innocent VII said that the scepter is a gift from God, and only the greatest person in the world deserves to have it. God will never refuse to offer you the scepter, and this choice was given by Innocent VII. It is an honor to be crowned. "

This Pu Xiangdong is really good at licking!

Chen Yunfu burst out laughing, he waved his hand to several Jinyi guards to take this thing down for protection, and said enthusiastically: "Xiang Dong, you are indeed Gu's most caring friend, sit down quickly, come here, and serve tea quickly .”

Seeing Chen Yunfu pampering Pu Xiangdong so much, Xia Yuanji and the others standing on the lower left looked at each other, and they all saw the worry in their eyes.

They are short-handed and soft-mouthed when eating people.

As soon as Pu Xiangdong came up, he brought such a treasure to Chen Yunfu, taking the opportunity to talk.

It is true that the so-called pope's scepter is nothing more than expensive materials, and the requirements for forging technology are not high. The skilled craftsmen of Ming Dynasty can make countless pieces in a year.

But can craftsmen make it the same as this one?

With the triple blessings of politics, religion, and culture, the scepter sent by Pu Xiangdong is unquestionably a rare treasure, and it can even be said to be true.

Artifact!

Western artifacts are the same in specification as the Eastern artifacts Kyushu Ding that is now enshrined in Kyushu Sheji Altar.

When he possessed this scepter, Chen Yunfu was undoubtedly the greatest king of the fifteenth century!
Catching up with what he likes, Pu Xiangdong sent a most suitable gift.

An irresistible gift for any man who seeks power.

Sure enough, the next development of the situation was not as expected.

Chen Yunfu of Longyan Dayue talked to Pu Xiangdong.

"Xiangdong, you must have something to do when you come to Nanjing this time, but it's okay, I will agree."

The latter showed a bright smile on his face: "I have nothing to do, this time I came to Nanjing to relieve the king's worries."

"Oh?" Chen Yunfu asked in surprise, "What worries do you have?"

"Guangdong has encountered some problems."

Pu Xiangdong spoke eloquently, telling the whole story about a series of recent events in Guangdong, and mentioned the risks of the economic crisis that he will bear. All the merchants and common people will go bankrupt, thinking about this matter, the minister is burning with anxiety, so he came to Beijing to relieve the king's worries and difficulties."

"Xiangdong, although you are not my descendant of Ming Dynasty, you are indeed Gu's best friend and relative."

Chen Yunfu was deeply moved, and said with emotion: "Then tell me, how can we solve the current crisis in Guangdong?"

Seeing Chen Yunfu's cooperation, Pu Xiangdong was even more excited, so he told his plan in full.

"In today's situation, in order to solve the crisis in Guangdong, it is necessary to reform the currency system."

Afterwards, Pu Xiangdong talked eloquently, talking about the benefits of reforming the currency system.

Chen Yunfu listened with gusto, but Xia Yuanji and the others on the other side were all startled and fidgeted, and stood up together.

"Your Majesty can't!"

"Why not?"

"My lord, the reform of the currency system has been a new law that takes time to advance throughout the dynasties. It cannot be completed overnight. Now, except for Guangdong, all provinces in the country are still using the silver-copper coin dual-track currency system, and hastily abolished the role of silver as currency. , will inevitably cause fluctuations in the currency market in the short term.

In addition, the stock price in Guangdong is already at a high level. What we should do is to stabilize the situation in Guangdong first, instead of forcing the Canton Stock Exchange to back up by printing and issuing new banknotes.

As Pu Xiangdong said, Guangdong has been saved by issuing an additional 5000 billion copper notes into the market, and the other provinces will be looted by Guangdong businessmen. "

Facing Yan Zhenzhi's severe attack, Pu Xiangdong didn't change his face and was not in a hurry.

Because Chen Yunfu spoke for him.

"Zhen Zhi, you said that what we need to do now is to stabilize the situation in Guangdong first, how?"

"My lord, there is still silver in the treasury."

Xia Yuanji stood up and said, "Although the imperial court has just allocated 5000 million taels for the railway project to several provinces in Zhejiang, there are still hundreds of millions of savings available in the national treasury. This money will be used in Guangdong to help Guangdong maintain an early stage. Prices for two years will not be a problem.

In addition, the money can also be used in Guangdong to build additional roads, build water conservancy projects, expand factories, and even help farmers cultivate mulberry fields. As long as jobs increase, production tends to stabilize, and at the same time curb the disorderly rise of the stock market, reduce bank loans, and reduce or exempt interest .

In this way, the common people will no longer have the risk of bankruptcy. In the future, the orderly reduction of stock holdings to repay debts, and the bank to withdraw loans and repay the treasury will completely solve the problem. "

Chen Yunfu nodded frequently, but there was no trace of joy on his face.

"So, how long will it take for the whole process?"

"Five years."

"Five years?" Chen Yunfu snorted, "That is to say, not to mention that all the money in the treasury is invested in Guangdong, it will take another five years. Is that the meaning?"

Xia Yuanji could already hear the displeasure in Chen Yunfu's tone, but he still responded fearlessly.

"Yesterday, Gu Cai just finished a meeting with the General Staff, and passed their military plan for launching troops against Annan in March next year. The first phase of the military expenditure is 600 million taels."

"No, Your Majesty!"

Xia Yuanji knelt down with a thud, and begged, "The situation in Guangdong is at stake, and the livelihood of millions of people is on the edge of a cliff. At this time, the imperial court's money can't be moved lightly, and it can no longer be invested in the southwestern battlefield."

"Wars can't be fought, railroad tracks can't be repaired, can it be possible that the troubles caused by Guangdong itself should be wiped out for them alone!"

Chen Yunfu suddenly yelled: "Liaozhou, Mengzhou, Zangzhou, there are only four Guzhou states now, if you let Gu wait for five years, will Gu still see the day when the Kyushus come together in this lifetime? !

The reason why Guangdong is in today's crisis is because they are greedy!They don't want to live a good life, they only know the dream of getting rich overnight, and now something goes wrong and they are in trouble, they reach out to ask for money, it is the money of the orphan, the money for the foundation of the world! "

In front of Chen Yunfu's roar, Yan Zhenzhi and the others also knelt down, and Pu Xiangdong also knelt down obediently, but the lowered head made it impossible to see his expression clearly.

"The great king, please calm down. I am willing to dedicate everything to the great cause of the king. As long as the king agrees to reform the currency system, I will immediately transport all the gold and silver from overseas, a total of 600 million taels of gold and 500 million taels of silver!"

"In addition, before I came, I had already reached an agreement with Chen, Zhang, Li, and Lin that the Bank of Guangdong has a total of [-] million taels of holes, and the five of us will fill in the hole for the king!
In the end, the railway track project is the most extraordinary achievement in all ages, and it cannot be put on hold. I am willing to send another 50 strong slaves to repair the railway tracks for the king! "

Chen Yunfu was overjoyed immediately, pointed at Pu Xiangdong, looked at Yan Zhenzhi and said to the four of them: "Look, you guys have a good look with your eyes wide open, what is the real life for the lonely.

Pu Xiangdong is neither an official of my Daming, nor has he ever received my salary from my Daming, but when my Daming was in trouble, he really helped me with all my money, and the four of you, eating the lonely salary, did not share the worries of the lonely , Get out of here alone! "

Yan Zhen raised his head straight, and looked at Chen Yunfu with pleading eyes. Before he could speak, he heard the latter shout.

"roll!"

Helpless, the four had no choice but to get up and leave.

Kankan walked out of the main hall, and heard Chen Yunfu's voice in the hall behind him.

"Get up to the east, Gu agreed to your proposal, how about it, you will shoulder the burden for Gu on the reform of the currency system."

Put Pu Xiangdong in charge of currency reform?
The four of them were as pale as paper, as if struck by lightning.

He deliberately turned around and continued to persuade, but found that Mu Shiqun was guarding the gate of the palace with a cold eye.

"Four walk, please leave."

"Your Majesty is confused."

Xia Yuanji stomped his feet and wept, "If you love foreigners so much, I'm afraid that you will raise a second An Lushan and Pu Shougeng."

Everyone lamented inexplicably.

With the cold wind blowing, Nanjing at this moment is extremely cold.

(End of this chapter)