The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

What Zhang Fan said just now.Let Long Qing's eyes shoot out all of a sudden.yes.Originally for "making money" this kind of thing.Long Qing was extremely enthusiastic.He asked Zhang Fan to come over and have a private discussion with him today.In fact, that's exactly what it did.

It's just that Long Qing was hesitant before.After all, he had already heard Zhang Fan's narrative.Know how those Europeans intend to make money.

For the residents of the Central Plains.Whether it is royal nobles, princes or ministers or ordinary people.In fact, I have always had a very strange mind.

They always feel.If it is really a famous teacher who sent troops to a foreign country.And win the word.Then loot it.Grab some property.Although it can make many people rich overnight.But after all, not for long.This kind of behavior that seems to be inferior to a beast and devoid of conscience will definitely not be considered a problem.I think it's a matter of course to do so.

But they will never agree to such a kind.Long-term occupation of other people's land.enslave the people of other countries.Loot the resources of other countries.Behaviors used to strengthen one's own country.

certainly.If you really compare these two situations.Naturally, the damage caused by the sudden transaction that the Han people agreed with was less.And the long, slow way of looting that the Europeans intended.The damage done to the local area is also deeper and more difficult to recover.

But generally speaking.This is nothing more than fifty steps laughing at a hundred steps.It's all plunder.They are all acts of inhumanity.However, this was not the reason why Long Qing hesitated to do so.Not just him.Even many people understand this truth.The reason for Long Qing's hesitation was.He had no reason to do so.

Since the establishment of a dynasty in the Central Plains.As long as war is launched, there must be one condition.Not a strong country.Nor is it strong.It's the so-called teacher who is famous.Regardless of your so-called famous teachers.Is it true or not.It is really to raise a banner to crusade against thieves.Or is it just casually giving the other party a bad name for their own benefit.None of this matters.In short.It is to be famous as a teacher.As long as you are a famous teacher.Then no matter what you do, you will have a sense of justice.

This is why since ancient times.Either rebellion or resistance.Always add the words "raise the banner" in front of it.It is such a truth.

That's exactly what Long Qing was worried about.Now he has no reason to do so.No matter how vast and fascinating the wealth of treasures may be in the unexplored lands overseas.But there will always be Aboriginal people there.No matter how primitive those aborigines are.But they are also human.And as a civilized dynasty.Especially the Ming Dynasty, an empire that inherited the ancient civilization of the Central Plains.There is no reason to attack and invade them at all.Could it be that those people intend to harm the Central Plains?This reason is simply a bit of fantasy.

It's just for a money-loving emperor like Long Qing.He really couldn't let go of the huge wealth he had there.Although he doesn't know how much those wealth are worth.But when he saw that the Portuguese tried his best to attack Tianzhu.He can also roughly understand.

And Long Qing, who was born with no name, was in trouble.He heard Zhang Fan's words.Suddenly, the desire in his heart was rekindled.

Think about it too.No need to use knives or guns, no need to dispatch troops.You can get the same profit.Who wouldn't be tempted?only.Long Qing didn't know Zhang Fan's specific plan yet.

"Aiqing, what are you going to do." Long Qing quickly raised this question to Zhang Fan.

"Actually, Your Majesty. The method I mentioned. In fact, Your Majesty has already done it." Zhang Fan said with a smile.

"I've already done it." Long Qing heard Zhang Fan's words.Very surprised.He couldn't remember what he had done.

"Exactly." Zhang Fan saw Long Qing's puzzled look.explained. "It's time for His Majesty to ascend the throne. The policy of switching orders."

"Switch." Long Qing thought about it.

"Your Majesty, just think about it." Zhang Fan saw that Long Qing hadn't thought about it yet.reminded. "Since His Majesty switched the switch, it has only been three years. And in the first year, there were not many people who were willing to go to sea to do business. But when His Majesty was in the hall, I have never seen this humble minister. How much silver did you bring back from Jiangnan for the first time?"

After Zhang Fan's reminder.Long Qing suddenly realized.yes.This time Zhang Fan went to Jiangnan to thoroughly investigate the corruption under Long Qing's order.And this time after Zhang Fan came back.Its harvest is also very rich. More than 5000 million taels of silver.Moreover, all the money was obtained by Liu Shan and his group from the merchants returning to the sea.

According to the memorial that Zhang Fan handed to Long Qing before.he knows.In addition to the tax money that those maritime merchants normally pay to the country.The money plundered by those corrupt officials is about half of what those sea merchants earned back.three years.Just relying on the small number of merchants who went overseas to do business, they earned more than 1 million taels of silver back.That is the sum of the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty for many years.

"That's what Ai Qing means. The imperial court should encourage private businessmen to do business." Long Qing asked.Then he shook his head again.Said. "This is not good. Not to mention since ancient times, people have regarded business as a lowly profession. Everyone says that businessmen seek profit. They forget morality for the sake of money. If the imperial court encourages people to do business, I am afraid it will not be a good thing.

"Secondly, once there are more sea merchants, they will naturally earn more money. But in that way, the more money there is, the more people will be jealous. I'm afraid. In the future, there will be more and more corrupt officials. .That would be troublesome."

"Your Majesty is thinking about it," Zhang Fan said. "However, I have something to say to Your Majesty. About what Your Majesty said about merchants chasing profit. I agree with this point. However, this sentence already existed during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Thousands of years have passed .There has been a change for a long time.

"Businessman seeks profit. To put it bluntly, he can do anything for money. But Your Majesty, this is not the case now. Weichen's family is in business. This time, Weichen recognizes his ancestors in Yangzhou. I just found out that Weichen The family is also in business. And the ancestors of the Weichen. Since the Hongwu period, the jade business has been operating in Yangzhou. Until now, it has gradually become a banner of the jade industry in the south of the Yangtze River. It was only then that the Weichen really became a businessman. some understanding.

"That's right. They really want money. After all, they are in business. What they want is money. And they really did their best for the word money. They can do anything. But this But there is some bottom line. They are not crazy enough to kill and set fire for money, and do all kinds of evil. Of course, this kind of thing happens from time to time. But isn’t it like this all over the world. Weichen said something that shouldn’t be said. Some officials .Sometimes the things done for certain things are even more sensational and outrageous.

"In comparison. Merchants do things for money. But it's a small fight. After all, they just want people to buy their things. Even if they want to do something bad to someone. It will definitely not be the people. At most, they are their peers."

"Yes. What Aiqing said makes sense." Long Qing thought for a while.Said with deep understanding. "But Aiqing. The reason you said is correct. I understand it too. But the civil and military ministers outside don't understand. Besides. It is impossible for Aiqing to tell them one by one. And even if that's the case, I'm afraid there will still be many people who don't understand this truth. There are definitely not a few people who are obsessed with the words "businessman chasing profit" in their hearts. I'm afraid that even if Aiqing has tried her best, it may not be possible. It can change those people's minds."

"Your Majesty said it. I understand it. It's just that I just said so. I didn't intend to do it." Zhang Fan said. "What Weichen means is that the imperial court does not need to encourage private merchants to go to sea to do business. The imperial court should do it themselves."

"What did you say?" Long Qing was taken aback by Zhang Fan's words.He couldn't believe what Zhang Fan said. "Did I hear it wrong just now, or Aiqing, you said it wrong. I seem to have heard Aiqing say just now. Let the imperial court organize to do business."

"That's right. That's exactly what Wei Chen meant." Zhang Fan nodded.Said with great certainty.

"This... This is simply impossible." Long Qing couldn't believe that Zhang Fan would say such a thing.Immediately denied it.Said. "Don't say that. The prestige of the court will be destroyed. And even if I can really put down my face and agree, those ministers will definitely not agree. It is impossible for them to encourage private business. It is simply impossible for the imperial court to directly do this now."

"Your Majesty, don't panic. Just listen to my minister's explanation." Zhang Fan saw Long Qing's nervous expression.There was no change in the expression on his face.Still very relaxed.Open your mouth and say. "The minister said to let the court do it himself. In fact, it didn't mean that the court should actually do business. In the final analysis, the minister's idea is to let the court encourage the common people to do business. It's just a different way."

"Oh." Long Qing listened to Zhang Fan's explanation.Not so excited anymore.asked him. "What exactly did Ai Qing say..."

"I have something to report to His Majesty." Zhang Fan suddenly changed his serious face.It's like having something to report to the emperor in court.It looks very formal.

"What's Aiqing going to do? Tell me." Long Qing was also brought into the role by Zhang Fan's appearance.Open your mouth and say.

"Your Majesty also asks for your approval. When the merchants go to sea next time, send out imperial warships. Protect their safety along the way. Just in case of accidents." Zhang Fan said.