Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 430 Don’t be afraid! We are the test server version T0 (please subscribe!!)

"Besides, there are countries behind these foreign businessmen. What if they use this as an excuse to attack our Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Biao asked with a worried look.

Zhu Biao is still rational and has not gone crazy because of money. At the same time, he is also worried that his father and brother-in-law will do some crazy things for money, which will have a bad impact on the Ming Dynasty, and even lead to crisis. This is what he doesn't want to see.

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded, and then turned his eyes to Ouyang Lun, "Xian son-in-law, what Biao'er is worried about is very reasonable. If the countries outside unite to attack our Ming Dynasty, won't it be too dangerous?"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Ouyang Lun was stunned for a moment, "Emperor's father-in-law, your consciousness is quite high. They will indeed unite to fight us, but don't worry. We are still in the test server and we are still in version t0!"

Um. Ouyang Lun is talking nonsense again.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were used to Ouyang Lun's nonsense.

"What does test server mean?"

"Ahem, it means that everyone has not yet understood the whole world clearly and is still in the exploration stage." Ouyang Lun explained forcefully.

"What about version Kick.Zero?"

"Haha, dear son-in-law, let's do what you said. Anyway, you are in charge of the household department now, and you and Biao'er are in charge of the first five-year plan. You two can discuss it and let's make it easy! !”

After listening to Ouyang Lun's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao nodded slowly.

"Brother-in-law, what if a foreign businessman forcibly takes away the money?" Zhu Biao asked.

Ouyang Lun did not describe too much on this. If he said too much, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao might not believe it. On the contrary, it would make them suspicious.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were also stunned when they heard Ouyang Lun's words.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and his son looked at each other. Although they were skeptical about what Ouyang Lun said, they had to say that it would be quite cool if it really happened.

"A blunt knife cuts meat. It shouldn't be like boiling a frog in warm water! Seconds!" Zhu Yuanzhang said excitedly.

"What if there's no law to hold you accountable?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"This is even simpler. We are very strong now. We don't have to worry about being bullied. If someone really comes to attack us, they will definitely kick us on the iron plate!" Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"this is okay too?"

Ouyang Lun could understand Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude. After all, the Ming Dynasty had just sorted out its internal affairs and was quite unfamiliar with affairs outside the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang probably thought that the external countries were about the same strength as the Ming Dynasty.

The early Ming Dynasty itself was very powerful during this period, especially militarily. Besides, there was also Ouyang Lun's shipyard and arsenal. With the blessing of these two military buildings, the Ming Dynasty had the strongest military strength.

"And we can also ask foreign businessmen to continue investing the money they earn in Ming Dynasty. If he increases investment, we can also provide the venue for free. Anyway, they can't take it away, and we have to ask him to hire us, Ming Dynasty people. Encourage them to spend money in our Ming Dynasty. Wait, after all this time, the money will stay.”

"Father-in-law Emperor, Brother Crown Prince, we are certainly not plundering the wealth of these foreign merchants directly. If we are too direct, that would be like draining the pond to catch fish. I won't do that. We just need to set up some laws. For example, if you make money in the Ming Dynasty and take it away, you need to pay a certain amount of tax. Can we reap some of it?"

"Of course the army of our Ming Dynasty is strong, but my dear son-in-law, if there are too many people attacking us, we will easily suffer a loss!" Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

"Of course, we have the final say on our territory. Is it possible that they are not making money in Ming Dynasty?" Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "My Ming Dynasty has a developed economy and convenient transportation. The living environment in the future will not be comparable to other countries. Look, Come on, I don’t know how many foreigners will cry and beg Dad Ming to let them stay!”

"Then let's make a temporary law."

"This is not simple. Daming is our territory. We can charge him with crimes and freeze his assets."

There is a natural fear of the unknown.

"Emperor's father-in-law, actually my son-in-law still needs you to do something."

Ouyang Lun said.

"Oh!" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up. Now he had handed over most of the things the emperor had to do to Zhu Biao. But after he was free, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little uncomfortable. At this time, when he heard that Ouyang Lun needed him, Zhu Yuanzhang was quite looking forward to it. .

"Xian son-in-law, just say what you say, as long as we can do it, we will do it well!"

"My son-in-law needs the emperor's father-in-law to receive these foreign businessmen, and he must receive them at a high standard! Let these foreign businessmen know that I, the Ming Dynasty, value them and give them enough face!" Ouyang Lun said slowly.

Forehead.
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's face suddenly collapsed.

"Good son-in-law, these are just businessmen. Even if they are foreigners, they are guys who smell like copper money. As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I will receive them with high standards, which will harm the royal family's face!" Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "If they are from the country behind them, If the envoy comes to pay tribute to me in the Ming Dynasty, I can summon him at the Taiji Hall!"

"It's enough for these businessmen to meet you, it's a shame for them!"

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, dealing with businessmen would undermine his emperor's majesty, so he couldn't do it.

"Emperor's father-in-law, do you still want the money in their pockets?" Ouyang Lun said: "The reason for doing this is to make them relax their vigilance. Only in this way can we take action!"

"It seems that you only want face, not money!"

"If this is the case, then there is no guarantee that my son-in-law will keep all the money of these foreign businessmen in the Ming Dynasty!"

"No! I want the face, and I also want the money!" Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly.

Forehead.
This time it was Ouyang Lun's turn to have black lines on his face. This Lao Zhu has really never changed. He still wants this, that, and everything! !

Ouyang Lun thought for a while and spoke again: "If the emperor's father-in-law wants to look good, he can hold a grand banquet, invite these foreign businessmen to attend, and invite all the princes and nobles of the Ming Dynasty to accompany them. It is equivalent to inviting foreign businessmen collectively. Eating a meal should have the same effect.”

"If the emperor's father-in-law finds this embarrassing, then my son-in-law is really at his wits' end. You should choose Gaoming."

"Let me think about it." Zhu Yuanzhang pondered.

Ouyang Lun quickly glanced at Zhu Biao, who understood instantly and said immediately: "Father, I think my brother-in-law's idea is a good one. Now the Ming Dynasty is booming, and businessmen have played a role that cannot be ignored. Not only can you invite Those foreign businessmen can also call their own businessmen and give the banquet a name so that those businessmen will be proud to attend the banquet. Of course, if there is a banquet attended by the emperor, these businessmen will definitely flock to it and take it for granted. proud!"

"Firstly, it can give these businessmen enough face, and secondly, it can also reflect your father's attitude of caring about the economic development of the Ming Dynasty. This has many benefits."

Ouyang Lun couldn't help but sigh when he heard Zhu Biao's words.

Be good! As expected of Zhu Yuanzhang's valued successor, he, his uncle, has something in his head!

Although Zhu Biao said this calmly, if you think about it carefully, Zhu Biao not only wants to eat foreign businessmen, but also wants to eat domestic businessmen in one bite.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "Biao'er, the suggestion you two gave us is to hold a Hongmen Banquet for businessmen! It is indeed a good idea!"

"Before killing the fat pigs, you have to clean them, bring big red flowers, and prepare rich pig food. Isn't this a bit too much for the fat pigs?"

"But I like it!"

After the words fell, Ouyang Lun, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Biao looked at each other in pairs, and then laughed in tacit understanding.

Soon, a piece of news came from the palace.

The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is going to hold a banquet for the God of Wealth. Famous businessmen at home and abroad will be invited to the banquet. The emperor, princes and nobles will all attend!
As soon as the news came out, it stirred up waves!

The banquet specially prepared for businessmen was specially named the "God of Wealth Banquet", which was unique in the past dynasties.

Naturally, the businessmen were the most excited when they heard the news.

You must know that in 'scholars, farmers, industry and merchants', scholars are at the front and merchants at the end. Merchants have the lowest status, which is slightly better than servants. In the past, it was even less likely that the emperor would personally host a banquet.

Just the news alone made the businessmen excited.

Of course, in addition to the excitement of the merchants, the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty as well as the princes and nobles were confused about this matter. Most people could not figure out why the emperor suddenly paid so much attention to the merchants. After all, this was announced by the emperor himself. They can only accept the order.

Preparations for the God of Wealth Banquet were quick.

The Ministry of Household Affairs provided the money and the Ministry of Rites took specific responsibility. Soon the capital was decorated inside and outside, and those who didn't know thought it was another Chinese New Year.

After Thomas came out of the Zongren Mansion, he immediately found an inn in the capital to stay temporarily, waiting for news from the Zongren Mansion.

Ever since he met Ouyang Lun, the consort of the Ming Dynasty, Thomas has been more yearning for the Ming Dynasty, but at the same time a little afraid of it. Judging from the current situation, the Ming Dynasty is much more powerful than he imagined!

"I have to find a way to find out what the Ming Dynasty's military strength is. If the strength is not good, then the Ming Dynasty is a huge gold mine. I have to bring the news back as soon as possible!"

"If Ming Dynasty has a strong military, then I will have to find a way to dismantle Ming Dynasty and weaken Ming Dynasty's strength, but I must be careful in doing so. That consort Ouyang Lun is not easy!"

"We have already met Ouyang's consort. If we can meet the Emperor of Ming Dynasty again, we may be able to find out more useful information!"

Just as Thomas was thinking, a voice sounded outside.

"Excuse me, is Master Thomas here?"

"Who?" Thomas asked nervously.

"Master Thomas, I am the innkeeper. Someone from the government has come, saying that they have something important to announce. Please open the door!" the innkeeper said hurriedly.

Hearing this, Thomas asked his men to open the door.

Sure enough, the innkeeper and a Ming official were standing outside the house.

"Are you Thomas, a Dutch businessman?" The official looked Thomas up and down, and then asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, I. I am Thomas. What can I do for you?" Thomas asked cautiously.

"It's like this. In order to welcome you foreign businessmen, His Majesty specially set up a banquet for the God of Wealth. You are also invited. This is the invitation. Please be sure to go when the time comes!" The official took out an invitation and handed it to Thomas.

"Banquet? Your Majesty, the Ming Emperor, wants to see me? You want to have dinner with me!!" Thomas was quite excited. He really came to whatever he wanted!

"That's it!" The official nodded.

"Then what do I need to do? For example, give your Majesty the Ming Emperor a gift, or hand over an entry fee like I did when I went to see your Ouyang Prince Consort?" Thomas asked quickly.

"Gifts are completely voluntary and are not required. You can decide on the entry fee. Your Majesty did not ask me to notify you." The official said calmly after thinking for a moment.

"Thank you!" Thomas saluted the official.

"Someone will come to pick you up before the banquet starts. Then just follow him," the official warned.

"Okay." Thomas nodded.

"Okay, I have to inform other foreign businessmen, so I'll leave first." After saying that, the official turned and left.

"Congratulations to Mr. Thomas. You can meet His Majesty the Emperor just after you came to Ming Dynasty. It can be seen that our Emperor attaches great importance to you foreign businessmen!" The innkeeper said with envy: "I also heard about this God of Wealth Banquet. The standards are very high and grand!”

"Haha, you guys are so enthusiastic!" Thomas was also very happy.

He originally thought that he would be unpopular as a foreigner, but he did not expect that the Ming Emperor would personally host a banquet to welcome him.

He must go to this God of Wealth Banquet. Not only can he learn more about the strength of Ming Dynasty, but he can also get to know the upper echelons of Ming Dynasty and lay the foundation for his future development in Ming Dynasty.

"Boss, what gift should I give to the emperor when I attend this God of Wealth Banquet?" Thomas asked immediately.

"As for the gift, of course, the more expensive and rare the better. Oh, by the way, if you give the entrance fee, it must be higher than the one given to Prince Consort Ouyang. Our Emperor is a bit narrow-minded and especially likes to eat his son-in-law. Jealousy!" The innkeeper whispered: "If you weren't my guest, I would definitely not tell you. You must not spread it outside."

"Thank you, boss. Don't worry, I won't say anything nonsense!" Thomas said, patting his chest.

"Okay, then I won't disturb you, sir." After the innkeeper finished speaking, he turned and left.

Back in the room, Thomas thought carefully, and then his eyes became firm, as if he had made some kind of decision.

"I definitely have to attend the God of Wealth Banquet. When I go to see Ouyang Prince Consort, I gave him 80 gold coins as an entrance fee. Then when I go to see His Majesty the Ming Emperor, I will pay 100 gold coins. As for the gift, I have to think about it carefully."

"By the way, I am definitely not the only foreign businessman attending the God of Wealth Banquet this time. I can discuss it with them!"

(End of this chapter)