Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 415 Young Mansion Meeting (3)

"That's not right. Why does it feel like the Young Mansion can no longer support itself after listening to what Lu Guanxiang said?"

Behind a screen somewhere in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian frowned and whispered: "The imperial brother let us read part of the report submitted by the young master earlier. The great construction projects that have been launched can really help many people who have lost their land. The group can rely on its own work to earn money and food that can feed the whole family."

"The truth is the truth, the reality is the reality."

Zhu Yujian said with a serious expression: "On the surface, the Shaofu's finances, no, more accurately speaking, the internal finances, are actually not short of money. But the current problem is that the Shaofu has launched many major projects and recruited too many people. There were so many bankrupt groups, which had never happened before in the Ming Dynasty.”

"The foundation of the large-scale industry that emerged in the Shaofu is a graded work-for-relief system. Those at the lowest level rely on hard work to feed themselves, and no extra money or food is given to them. However, if we want to ensure enthusiasm, we must let the bankrupt groups see hope. This is why Second-level, third-level and other promotion modes, such a young manor will have to spend extra money and food."

"Actually, what Lu Guanxiang wants to express to His Majesty is to reduce the size of the primary bankrupt groups, first based on the present, and diversion and resettlement of the existing groups. After all, the bankrupt groups can make money and food by working hard in various places. , but they don’t produce food.”

Zhu Youjian frowned.

Regarding what Zhu Yujian said, he had heard from his royal brother before that this was a very complex field involving productivity relations, currency attributes, agricultural development and many other classifications. However, what he learned in books was different from reality. Big differences.

"Coin Cleaning Department!"

While Zhu Youjian was thinking, Zhu Youxiao's voice sounded in the hall, and Liu Xiaozu, who was standing in the court class, walked quickly from the court class to the imperial court.

"Chen is here!"

Liu Xiaozu held the Chao Hut and bowed before him.

"How is the development of the new currency going now?"

Zhu Youxiao frowned.

"Your Majesty."

Liu Xiaozu reported truthfully: "Up to now, the Mint and Clearance Department has cast a total of seven sets of coin models, trial-casting new coins in gold, silver, and copper. After more than ten inspection processes such as water immersion, fire, and wear, there is no one yet. A new currency has all passed the inspection process.”

"The most suitable ratio of new currency has not yet been found. Currently, our Minting and Cleaning Department is still stepping up research and development, and at the same time improving the mass production process..."

As he spoke, Liu Xiaozu felt great pressure.

"be quick!!"

Zhu Youxiao frowned and said: "Gather bankrupt groups from various places and place them in big jobs everywhere. This policy must be strictly implemented by the government. If the court ignores them, their end will be to starve to death!"

"The current problems are one with food and the other with money. As for the land, they are all the property of the imperial village under the jurisdiction of the inner court. I will try to solve the food problem, but you must make money."

"I still say what I said. What the Shaofu did is something that has never been done before in the Ming Dynasty. How to solve the survival problem of bankrupt groups is something the court must consider."

"If this problem cannot be solved, then they will be forced into a desperate situation, and the only result will be to gather people to resist the imperial court. Don't think that all the local groups are good. They will drain these low-level groups, and their methods will It’s unimaginable to you!!”

At this time, all the officials of the Young Mansion gathered in the main hall lowered their heads. They knew very well what the emperor meant by these words.

"His Majesty."

Under this situation, Chen Qiyu, who had been listening, walked out of the court class, bowed in front of the emperor and said: "I have a doubt, whether the new currency minted by the Coin Mining Department of the Shaofu is similar to the Tongbao system. Is it about money?”

At this time, many eyes gathered. "It has nothing to do with Tongbao's money making. This is a tax policy that is related to the fundamentals of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe sleeves, looked at Chen Qiyu and said: "When it comes to coinage, in my opinion, the authority is too scattered and too confusing, especially the local coinage, which is completely inconsistent with what the central government knows. This is an extremely Serious problems, not to mention the problem of private casting, have been repeatedly banned."

"The new currency will gradually shift from the silver standard to the gold standard, and the brand-new currency system will completely take back the local minting rights and make them uniformly manufactured by the central government."

"And the most important point is that adding gold and silver currency systems will enhance the currency's circulation, and the court can obtain a continuous financial source, namely seigniorage, by issuing new coins to the outside world!"

"Your Majesty, this matter involves serious matters and must not be implemented lightly."

When Chen Qiyu heard this, he immediately bowed and said: "As we all know, the reserves of gold, silver, and copper in the Ming Dynasty are scarce. If the money is changed, the main currency will be silver instead of gold. I'm afraid..."

"Chen Bingdao doesn't need to worry about this."

Under this situation, Liu Xiaozu explained: "Even if the new currency is developed and minted, it will first be based on Beizhili as a trial site, with many industrial workshops under the direct jurisdiction of Shaofu, and then count the garrison troops in various parts of the capital and Gyeonggi. As the main body, we will release this batch of currency in batches.”

"At the same time, if the batch of bonds issued by the Shaofu can catch up with the new currency, the principal and interest of the mature bonds will also be paid in the new currency."

"Then how can we ensure that the value of the newly minted currency will not depreciate?"

Chen Qiyu frowned and looked at Liu Xiaozu, "If the people do not recognize the new currency, it will cause big trouble. The serious impact of the Ming Dynasty's treasure banknotes is a lesson from the past."

How dare you say it!

Many of the officials of the Shaofu gathered in the palace changed their expressions after hearing what Chen Qiyu said. Speaking of which, many people of the Shaofu had concerns about the new currency.

But this matter was made clear by the emperor. Although many memorials were submitted, the matter did not continue after all.

But in this court meeting, Chen Qiyu, as a bystander, pointed out the problem in public.

"I'm still confident about this."

Under such circumstances, Zhu Youxiao showed a faint smile, looked at Chen Qiyu and said: "After this imperial court meeting is over, I will ask the Secretary to transfer all the corresponding memorials and files to the Qing family."

"Continue, Armed Forces Clearance Department."

"Chen is here!"

Chen Qiyu saw the emperor like this. Although he still had a lot to say in his heart, the current situation could not stop him because of the concerns he raised. Looking at Song Yingxing walking out of the court class, Chen Qiyu suppressed the questions he wanted to ask and retreated to the court. In the class, during this period, many people's eyes were still focused on Chen Qiyu.

"How is cement development going now?"

"Your Majesty, as of the end of October, the workshops under the Armament Cleaning Department have developed two types of cement, one of which is good for waterproofing..."

There are many things that the young master is doing right now, and any one of them will cause an uproar in the conservative Ming Dynasty. The collision of new and old ideas will not be effective in the short term. In this process, many conflicts will inevitably occur, just like Like Chen Qiyu's performance.

There are still some secrets of the Shaofu. Zhu You was sent to Tianjin by the school condemnation so that Chen Qiyu could know about it. But even in such a situation, when something beyond what Ming Dynasty can accept comes into view, it is right there. It is inevitable that various questions will be raised, not to mention the worries and concerns in my heart. This is the reality...

(End of this chapter)