I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 575 Liu Yixuan becomes official

Accompanying Zhang Chang's departure from the palace, the emperor's oral edict was read.

The news that the emperor asked all the Imperial Scholars of the Hanlin Academy to write policy papers spread quickly.

Some people's reaction was basically not much different from Ding Shaoshi's, secretly saying that the emperor really just watched the fun and didn't mind it.

Nowadays, the debate between Neo-Confucianism and Psychology is so fierce, and many people have written petitions about it, but he still refuses to calm down, and actually asks the newly-minted scholars to write relevant policies. This is obviously to make everyone choose sides.

Although there are many criticisms about this matter, it is undoubtedly good news for the Guanzheng Jinshi in the Hanlin Academy.

According to Ding Shidu of the Hanlin Academy, this policy review was personally reviewed by the emperor, and the theme was drawn up by Ding Shaoshi based on the emperor's instructions. It had a large scope and a lot of content to write about.

For them, there are not many opportunities to "create freely" and to reach heaven.

So for everyone, as soon as they heard the news, they knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.As long as the writing is good and brilliant, and the emperor likes it, he will definitely become a prosperous person in the future, just like Lu Xiangsheng, with an unlimited future.

Therefore, all the Jinshi scholars in the Hanlin Academy are gearing up and preparing to show off their talents.

Among them, the smart ones began to look for teachers, asking about the origin, process and results of the debates on Neo-Confucianism and Psychology, and even secretly speculated on the emperor's attitude, hoping to make a splash. .

But not long before this news spread, another blockbuster news came out, shocking both the government and the public.

That is when Liu Yishen, the chief assistant of the cabinet, complained to the emperor, saying that his foot disease was getting more and more serious and had seriously hindered his ability to handle government affairs.Therefore, after much thought, he felt that he was not qualified for the position of chief minister of the cabinet, so he petitioned the emperor to allow him to retire and return to his hometown.

The emperor was very surprised when he heard this and quickly dismissed his petition. At the same time, he hurriedly visited Liu Yishen and asked that he must be cured and that he must not lose this minister of humerus.

However, after the imperial doctor came back, he also said that Liu Yishui was indeed unwell, and Liu Yishui also went to court for the second time, requesting to become an official.

This time the emperor flatly refused again. On the one hand, he sent Wei Zhongxian, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, to visit Liu Yishen's house to express his condolences. On the other hand, he rewarded Liu Yishen with precious medicinal materials and asked Liu Yishen to stay.

But Liu Yishen seemed to have made up his mind. He went to court for the third time, saying that his body really couldn't bear it, and he hoped that the emperor would allow him to serve.

Having said this, the emperor really had no choice this time. He could only accept Liu Yishuo's request with embarrassment, and at the same time sent his personal eunuch Zhang Chang to Liu Yishuo's mansion with the decree.

The general idea was that in view of Liu Yisui's hard work and great contribution, he had no choice but to take up his official position this time, and the emperor couldn't bear it.Therefore, Liu Yisui was given a full salary after becoming an official. He was given the title of Shangzhu Kingdom and the title of Taishi. He was also rewarded with robes, platinum, and trousers, and was given to eight husbands and servants every year.

This kind of reward from the emperor is not unkind. After becoming an official in the Ming Dynasty, few officials could get a salary, and even half salary was very small.The emperor actually rewarded Liu Yishen with a full salary, which is enough to show that the emperor valued him.

It's just that these are for outsiders to see. The ministers in the DPRK were not surprised at all by Liu Yishen's appointment. In March, when the emperor asked for a debate on Neo-Confucianism and Psychology, Liu Yishen refused to comply. Some people guessed that Liu Yishen might not be able to work for long.

Now, as expected, he submitted a letter of resignation after only two months, but this is also the best result for him.He holds a high position as chief assistant, so it is rare to be able to land safely.
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"What do you think Liu Shoufu thinks? If it were me, I wouldn't become an official. If I become an official, there would be nothing left."

At a tofu stall on West Street in Beijing, the owner scooped two spoonfuls of tofu into a bowl, put the seasonings on it and brought it to two diners. However, the two diners were very leisurely, eating tofu while watching the stall owner. While shouting, they chatted about the daily political news.

To the common people in the capital, everything in the court was transparent, from the transfer of officials to secrets in the palace, to major policies, there was nothing they didn't know.

"That's right, he was the chief minister of the cabinet. In the past, he was the prime minister. The biggest official that a scholar can be, Liu Yishui resigned after only two years. It is a pity. Could it be that his health is really bad."

Listening to his companion's words, the other one quickly agreed after eating a few mouthfuls of tofu.But as soon as he finished speaking, a businessman on another table wearing a scarf and a green robe smiled and shook his head.

"You are really wrong. I heard that Liu Yisui was not sick at all. He became an official just because the emperor didn't like it. It's just that he is smarter. I think the consequences will be serious if he doesn't become an official. Now he has A good result.”

Hearing what he said, the twos and threes at the tofu nao stall suddenly became interested and asked repeatedly:
"Liu Yishen has been the chief minister for almost two years. Since the emperor doesn't like him, why not let him go earlier."

When the merchant heard this question, he immediately became more interested. At this time, the stall owner handed a bowl of tofu bread to him and said with a smile:

"Shopkeeper Li, you didn't add coriander to your tofu puffs." Shopkeeper Li picked up the spoon and took a few bites, then said leisurely:
"You think too simply. Since Liu Yishen did this, he offended the emperor two months ago. None of the ministers in the court knew about this."

He paused for a while after speaking, wanting to take a few bites before talking.But at this moment, a waiter suddenly ran over from a distance and whispered a few words in his ear. When he heard the words, he immediately became pale. He quickly took a few mouthfuls of tofu, wiped his mouth, threw down the money and hurried back. Behind him, The boy also hurriedly threw down his money and followed him back.

Shopkeeper Li left the tofu nao stall and rushed to the store, but as soon as he arrived at the door of the store, he saw several carriages parked at the door.He quickly slowed down, walked forward in small steps, and walked to the middle carriageway:

"I'm late, please forgive me."

"Well, get in the car quickly, don't miss the time."

Upon seeing this, shopkeeper Li glanced at the waiter behind him, and when he saw him looking at the carriage behind him for a signal, he breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got on the carriage, and the big shopkeeper in the carriage was Huang Dong.

The motorcade set off slowly. Huang Dong closed his eyes and meditated in the carriage, but shopkeeper Li beside him kept his head down and did not dare to make any move.

Because he knew that the big shopkeeper in front of him was now a first-class figure in the capital, and he was successful in doing business with the emperor's back. Anyone who came here would have to sell a few face.

"How are the soaps sold in the store now? Are there many people buying them?"

After a while, Huang Dong spoke, and then he asked shopkeeper Li.

"I would like to report to the big shopkeeper that the soap is selling very well now, and the supply exceeds the demand. This product not only removes stains quickly, but also leaves a lingering fragrance on the hands. Many noble families purchase it in large quantities. And our place is close to the Xishan Coal Mine, so there is also Will come here to buy some soap scraps.

Not only this, Liaodong and Korean ginseng are also selling very well recently, but now it’s not just us, some pharmacies on West Street have also begun to sell Liaodong medicinal materials, and the price is slightly cheaper than ours. "

"Now that Liaodong has opened up sea transportation, tariffs can be deducted when transporting grain. Therefore, many maritime merchants go to Liaodong and naturally buy more medicinal materials and furs."

Huang Dong was not surprised by this, it was even understandable.

"Big shopkeeper, now a large number of people follow us to do business, and they will do whatever we do. Especially Changlong Trading Co., Ltd. and Sihai Trading Co., Ltd., they have strong capital since their establishment, and they follow our footsteps closely. The soap and cement have not been sold yet. Within a few months, they were already releasing knockoffs.”

Huang Dong has listened to shopkeeper Li's words more than ten times. Now almost every shopkeeper in the store has complained to him about this matter, but he doesn't care about it.

Since Daming Trading Company announced its profits and announced the issuance of additional shares at the beginning of this year, many distinguished officials and even ordinary citizens have flocked to it.At the same time, other merchants were very envious of Daming Trading Company's model of expanding capital.

But the Ming Dynasty Trading Company was able to do this because there were nobility and emperor endorsements behind it, which allowed the people to buy with confidence.If other businessmen followed suit, how could people dare to invest.

However, things soon took a turn for the better. In February, the newly established Commercial Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs issued a notice in the Ming Dynasty Daily, saying that merchants were allowed to register with the Commercial Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs and comply with the regulations of the Commercial Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs on the issuance of stocks, such as Make profits every year, give dividends, etc.Just like Da Ming Trading Co., Ltd., it can issue stocks.

At the same time, it was also emphasized that all trading companies that issue stocks must register. If they issue stocks without registration, it is illegal fund-raising, and the court will definitely investigate and deal with it seriously.

As soon as this news came out, the nobles and merchants in Beijing were overjoyed, and they began to prepare for the establishment of trading companies.

So from February to May, a total of three trading companies were established in the Commercial Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs. The first batch of them had a principal of between 20 and 50, and they all spent about [-]% to [-]% to raise funds from the people. There are also many followers and many people invest.

The business scope of these three trading companies is different. One is a joint venture established by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. It is said that there is also the participation of Jiubian generals behind it, and it specializes in Mongolian business.The other two were jointly run by Gyeonggi merchants, Jiangnan Hui merchants, and Zhejiang merchants. It is said that they were supported by Gyeonggi nobles and Southern Zhili noble families. Their business scope was similar to that of the Ming Dynasty trading company, mainly engaged in maritime trade. Business.

"It's okay, let them go. No one in the world can finish the business. The reputation of our store has been established. As long as the quality is good, the business will naturally be good, and there is no need to worry about selling."

Hearing what Huang Dong said, Shopkeeper Li suddenly felt relieved and nodded in agreement.

After chatting about the business, Huang Dong was able to take a short break. He opened the small curtain of the carriage and looked at the West Street of Beijing outside the carriage. He suddenly felt that the changes in the capital were changing with each passing day and basically stayed the same for several days.

(End of this chapter)