Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 216 Depressed Zhu Yuanzhang, happy Jin Wang Zhu Fan
The appreciation of Ming Dynasty banknotes reached a peak in late September and early October.

At that time, the purchasing power of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes had reached the level of [-] to [-] copper coins.

Such a price is already extremely high.

Except for the time when the Ming Dynasty Bao banknotes were first issued and the price had not yet been reduced, there is no other time period that can be compared with this time.

This is also the most powerful period of Daming Banknotes in the past few years since the implementation of Daming Banknotes.

How strong is it?

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang, King Zhu Fan of Jin, and a group of ministers such as Left Prime Minister Hu Weiyong were listening to the eunuchs at the court meeting and read out the memorial submitted by the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The eunuch screamed in a sharp voice: "Since the beginning of this month, the price of Ming Dynasty treasure notes has risen again. Many banks have even experienced a serious shortage of treasure notes, and people have exchanged money for treasure notes. By the middle of this month, the entire capital, The price of the treasure banknotes first rose to the point where a regular treasure banknote can be exchanged for 850 cash; now, a consistent treasure banknote can be exchanged for [-] cash."

Hearing the news, everyone's faces were filled with joy.

However, there are also concerns.

Hu Weiyong came out and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the value of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes has risen this time entirely because many merchants did it deliberately, and these merchants obeyed the orders of King Qin... I believe that the King of Qin must be summoned on this matter. Now explain it. Otherwise, it’s hard to say whether it’s joy or sorrow!”

When King Zhu Fan of Jin heard this, he immediately stood up and retorted: "Father, Emperor Ming has a clear warning. No matter who did it, it is a great good thing that the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes have recovered. Moreover, King Qin is the emperor's brother of my son. Father, Emperor My son is the King of Qin in the Ming Dynasty, so why are you worried about this? I think there is no need to summon the King of Qin back to the capital!"

What a joke!
That was King Qin.

It’s Zhu Xiang!
He is also the royal brother of Zhu Fan.

Not to mention anything else, just a single round of the selection of the crown prince. To be honest, Zhu Xi is still there, so it is impossible for him to be Zhu Yan!

Now, you actually want King Qin to return to Beijing?

Then when the time comes, will it be awkward for me, the younger brother of the emperor, to meet his elder brother?
Furthermore, the appreciation of this wave of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes depends on Zhu Ping.

At least tens of millions of kilograms of grain were thrown in, and all the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes obtained from the sale were sealed up and not used. Only then could we achieve what we are now, with less Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes circulating on the market and their value further rising. high.

If Zhu Xi comes, when he opens his mouth, won’t all the credit belong to him?
Where will Zhu Fan, the prince who oversees the country, stand?
Zhu Fan disapproved of Zhu Ping's visit to Beijing.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, without raising his eyes, asked slowly: "In your opinion, what should the court do at this time?"

"Father, I think that the King of Qin's brother should be rewarded for helping the court so much, but he should not be summoned to the capital. In addition, at this time, banks all over the country are continuing to collect money, and the national treasury is empty. We should The printing of 1000 million more treasure banknotes just filled the emptiness of the national treasury. In this way, the Ministry of Personnel can pay salaries to officials, the Ministry of War can also pay salaries to soldiers, and the Ministry of Industry also has money to pay to craftsmen..."

Zhu Fan began to talk endlessly.

After much calculation, he suddenly found that he was too happy.

Compared with Zhu Di, the previous Prince of the Supervisory State, Zhu Fan is simply holding the golden key in his mouth as the Prince of the Supervisory State.

After some calculations, out of the 1000 million Ming Dynasty treasure notes, there was actually a surplus of 320 million guan.

Zhu Fan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Half of the extra 320 million yuan can go into the national treasury, and the other half will be handed over to the palace treasury for the father's use... I feel that some palaces in the harem also need to be repaired. My father is the lord of my Ming Dynasty, so naturally I cannot live in a dilapidated and shabby palace."

Good guy!
Last month, a prince who was overseeing the country was dismissed because he could not pay his salary and food.

As a result, it has only been more than a month, and you have money to repair the palace?

"Well, what do you all think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Can what King Jin said be implemented?" Many young officials stood up to express their support for Zhu Fan.

why?
Because, to this day, the imperial court still owes everyone money that has not been paid!

If you have money, who doesn't support it?
Only Hu Weiyong, an old fox, had no immediate statement.

He didn't say anything, but Zhu Yuanzhang was a little unsure, so he looked at Tang He and asked, "Mr. Xin Guo, what do you think?"

"Back to the Emperor, I believe that what His Highness the Prince of Jin said is very true. Since it can solve the court's urgent needs, why not do it?" Tang He spoke.

This time, Hu Weiyong didn't hold it back either.

Although Hu Weiyong was very smart, his intuition told him that Zhu Xi was not so kind and would help the court so selflessly, but now Tang and He agreed. If the salary owed by the Ministry of Personnel and the food and salary owed by the Ministry of War were all because of him, If he can't get it despite people's opposition, Hu Weiyong will definitely become the target of public criticism.

The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, including local officials and even soldiers in the army, probably hated him to the core!
Hu Weiyong would not do such a thing to offend the entire country's officials and soldiers.

He didn't dare to do it either.

"Since everyone agrees, I don't need to express my position. The King of Jin is the prince who oversees the country. It's up to you to arrange this matter!" After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he yawned, indicating that he was tired and retired from the court.

But after retreating from the court, Tang and the quilt were taken to the palace where Zhu Yuanzhang rested by the young eunuch.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had already changed out of his dragon robe and was wearing ordinary clothes. He was lying on the couch, looking very casual. After Tang He paid his respects, Zhu Yuanzhang asked directly: "Mr. Xin, I am always afraid of speaking in court today." You are bound to lose too much, you talk a bit too much, why?"

"Uh... this, the emperor Mingjian, I only said one sentence." Tang He stretched out a finger.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Just what you said, King Jin wants to print 1000 million Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. Do you know what this means? In the past two years, I have not dared to print money, but as soon as he came, he dared Already?"

"Haha, isn't it because the supply of Ming Dynasty treasures exceeds the demand now!" Tang He laughed apologetically.

"Stop talking nonsense to me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he said in a deep voice: "I know that you have been communicating very closely with Lingnan recently. What is the name of the monk under King Qin... Master Dao Yan, right? You and him will communicate with each other within this month. I wrote eight letters, what did they say?"

"Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the Emperor."

Tang He was monitored by Zhu Yuanzhang.

If it were anyone else, he would probably be scared out of his wits at this time.

But Tanghe didn’t.

After all, he was the person Zhu Yuanzhang had instructed him to contact with King Qin.

Tang He answered truthfully: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin, I hope the court can print more money."

"What is the second child in my family thinking? Does he really intend to help the third child secure his position as the prince of the country?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in confusion.

At the same time, I was a little depressed.

The second child is obviously strong and capable.

But why is he unwilling to come back to help him?

(End of this chapter)