King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 302 The Prince and King of Han join forces to warn the ministers

Zhu Gaoxu finished speaking.

After hearing this, the ministers couldn't help but their eyes lit up, their hearts instantly understood, and they couldn't help but clapped their hands and praised him.

"it is good."

"This is a very clever plan."

"In this case, there is no need to worry about bank runs."

“I can get through the first round smoothly.”

Such words gave the ministers a lot of confidence.

But this is only the first question.

After all, the establishment of the bank in the early stage cost manpower, material and financial resources in various aspects, and how should the expenditure in this aspect be solved.

Thinking of this, the ministers who were originally excited quickly calmed down and focused their eyes on Zhu Gaoxu, waiting for his next words.

Everyone wants to see how he solves this problem.

In everyone's opinion, as long as this problem is properly solved, the problem of the devaluation of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes can be completely solved.

Feeling the eyes of everyone on him, Zhu Gaoxu shrugged noncommittally, chuckled "haha" and said:
"The issue of subsequent bank profits and self-sufficiency is actually no longer a problem."

"The initial location selection of the Ming Dynasty Bank can be summarized among the government offices of each state, and allowing people from the government offices to cooperate with the action can save a lot of manpower, material and financial resources in the early stage, and the money spent by the court will not be needed. How many."

"Wait until the bank has smoothly passed the first round of bank runs and resumed normal operations."

"We can make reasonable profits by exchanging Ming Dynasty banknotes in other places and charging a small amount of handling fees. At the same time, we can set up a reasonable fixed asset evaluation system, open loans, lending and other businesses, and collect interest. In this way, we can achieve reasonable profits. Let the bank run."

"These are several preparations and many ways to make money."

"Not only can it revitalize the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes that have been swaying in the wind and rain, but it can also make profits to subsidize the government treasury."

"I wonder what you think of this plan, and how feasible it is?"

Say it.

Zhu Gaoxu half-squinted his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a faint smile on his face, and glanced at the officials in the audience who were frowning and thinking.

In the main hall of the imperial study, there was complete silence.

All the ministers fell into deep contemplation, trying hard to digest what Zhu Gaoxu just said. They were constantly calculating and calculating its feasibility in their minds, and what the probability of success was.

After a long time, many people came back from their thoughts and involuntarily looked at Xia Yuanji, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, who was standing at the front.

Although I have just made a plan in my mind, I feel that it is very feasible.

Once it is really done, and it develops as planned by Zhu Gaoxu, the court will once again open up a way for the court to stably inject money to fill the national treasury.

But these people are not professionals after all.

After all, the entire Ming Dynasty was talking about settling accounts and abacus, but no one dared to say that they could beat Xia Yuanji.

Therefore, no one was the first to express their affirmation on this matter.

They all wanted to hear what Xia Yuanji thought of this problem and whether it was as promising as what they had just planned in their minds.

Feeling the gazes gathered on him, Xia Yuanji couldn't help but come back from his daze, faced the questioning gazes, nodded heavily in affirmation, and gave everyone a positive answer.

After that, Xia Yuanji didn't hesitate for a moment, slowly stood up from the chair, his expression was full of solemnity, he knelt down respectfully in the direction of Zhu Gaoxu on the high platform, and said with a hint of excitement in his words. :

"Old minister, I would like to thank you, Prince Han."

"The prince made a wise decision to save the Ming Dynasty's treasures, and at the same time opened up a continuous profit path for the court again."

"Here, as the minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the veteran not only failed to discover the problem in time, but also failed to take any countermeasures."

"I'm sure the prince will punish you."

"Otherwise, veteran, it will be really difficult for me to feel at ease."

Seeing this situation, everyone was extremely excited and looked stunned. Their eyes looked back and forth at Zhu Gaoxu and Xia Yuanji from time to time, showing a hint of curiosity as to how the King of Han would handle the current situation.

However, judging from Xia Yuanji's behavior, everyone couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.

After working together for so many years, this was the first time they saw Xia Yuanji, an old man, plead guilty and receive punishment so honestly without any complaints.

But when you think about it, it becomes clear in your heart.

The Ministry of Accounts was the direct manager and bore the brunt of the responsibility for the depreciation of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes.

Hanwang not only solved this hidden danger, but also added a stable profit path for the household department.

In this case, think about it from someone else’s perspective.

If it happened to them, their posture would probably be the same as Xia Yuanji's.

Zhu Gaoxu met the gazes of the ministers and looked around, finally fixating on Xia Yuanji who was kneeling on the ground. He chuckled "haha" and said with a touch of ridicule:
"Old Man Xia"

"What do you mean?"

"Could it be that you know that opening Daming Bank is a huge job, so you deliberately gave me this job, and you deliberately want to hide away for a while?"

"I'm telling you, don't think about it."

"There is no way to do this."

"If you have to talk about punishment, let me build the Daming Bank properly and implement it as soon as possible."

"Do you understand?"

This statement came out.

Everyone paused and looked at Zhu Gaoxu in astonishment.

After a while, he came back to his senses instantly and naturally understood the meaning of Zhu Gaoxu's words.

This is to prepare to lift it up high and put it down gently.

Xia Yuanji had no intention of dealing with it at all.

For a moment, everyone's eyes couldn't help but shrink, and a trace of surprise and uncertainty flashed in their eyes when they looked at Zhu Gaoxu.

what's the situation?
Is this still the Prince of Han they know?
Not only had all the evidence and evidence of the crime been delivered to him, but he was also willing to plead guilty on his own.

Indifferent?

Don't you take this opportunity to gain half of the benefits for yourself and add your own people to the household department?
Is this the sun coming out in the west?

There is something wrong with their ears and they hear wrong things?
Zhu Gaoxu noticed the changes in everyone's expressions, the doubtful and questioning eyes, and a smirk appeared on the slightly raised corner of his mouth. He turned to look at the ministers and said with a half-smile but not a smile:
"My lords, I see that you all look a little disappointed."

"It seems like you have any objections to this king's move?"

"I still think the king's punishment to Old Man Xia was too light."

"If this is the case, you can express your thoughts freely. I have always been very democratic and not arbitrary. I can also listen to your opinions."

"There is no harm in changing the punishment."

Ministers: "!!!!!!"

I have a mother-in-law!
Let the King of Han be a human being.

Look what nonsense you are talking about.

When did they have such an idea, and when did they feel that the punishment for Xia Yuanji, an old guy, was light?
How can there be such a random joke?
Xia Yuan Yoshitobu Shangshu.

In the entire court, Zhu Di can be regarded as a person whom Zhu Di trusts very much.

They are also the people in charge of the Ming Dynasty's treasury. If they want to implement administrative decrees, they have to wait for the Ministry of Revenue to allocate money if they need it.

Although Xia Yuanji is guilty of this incident.

But not to the extent of depriving him of his official position.

After all, things were not at their worst yet, and through the hands of the King of Han, bad things turned into good things.

Xia Yuan's position as Minister of the Ministry of Education must be secure. Even if this matter was brought to the attention of Emperor Yongle, Xia Yuanji would just be scolded and fined a salary.

And at this time, Zhu Gaoxu said such words. Isn't it inappropriate to make things out of nothing and sow discord, so as to disgust them and give them eye drops?
Xia Yuanji really wants to be resented by Xia Yuanji for this matter. Who knows how she will be dealt with if she falls into his hands.

Who can sit in this position without any skills or two brushes?

Such words make everyone tremble.

The ministers shook their heads like a drum, waved their hands quickly, and hurriedly agreed:
"No, no, no..."

"Your Majesty, you can't talk nonsense about this matter."

"I definitely don't have any such thoughts."

"The ministers all agreed that the prince handled the matter appropriately and fairly."

"I beg you, Your Majesty, for your Royal Highness to be enlightened."

While speaking, the officials couldn't help but wink crazily at Xia Yuanji to show their attitude.

At the same time, the frustrated people also unanimously expressed their "extremely cordial" greetings to the eighteenth generation of Zhu Gaoxu's ancestors. In this matter, even Emperor Yongle, who was on an expedition to Mobei, could not escape.

As a result, Zhu Di, who was on the march, felt a burning sensation in his ears at this moment.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was sitting on the high platform, felt very happy when he saw the ministers in the audience who were at a loss and hurriedly trying to explain.

After a moment, he pressed his hands to everyone and said:

"okay."

"Just now, I saw that the atmosphere in the palace was serious, so I made a small joke with the ministers to liven up the atmosphere."

"My lords, don't worry about it."

joke?

Liven up the atmosphere?

We really thank you.

I believed your evil deeds.

However, everyone was very unhappy with this statement, and in the end they had to suppress their anger and cooperated with a smile that was uglier than crying.

After a brief moment of silence, Zhu Gaoxu seemed to have thought of something, and his expression was in vain. His half-closed eyes were filled with biting coldness, and he stared directly at the ministers in the audience, and his words became deeper. He got up and said:

"The matter of competing for the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes, which can be exchanged for the same amount of gold, silver and copper coins."

"I hope that all the ministers will keep this matter in their stomachs when they leave the imperial study room. I don't want this matter to spread from your mouths."

"If something like this happens, don't blame me for being ruthless and careless."

The sudden change of conversation was full of words of warning.

As a result, the ministers in the palace were stunned, looking at the King of Han who had changed his face in astonishment, and subconsciously asked:

"Why is this, Your Majesty?"

"The Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes can be exchanged for the same amount of gold, silver and copper coins. This is a good thing. If people all over the world know it, it will be greatly inspiring and strengthen the credibility of the court."

"Why block the news?"

"What's the purpose of this move?"

Seeing the people staring at him in astonishment and confusion, Zhu Gaoxu's expression turned extremely cold, and he glanced at everyone meaningfully and said:
"Why?"

"Of course, this is to prevent some people from taking advantage of the opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes, compete with the people, and exploit the people who are not already wealthy because of the time lag in the news."

"You can imagine for yourself, how much the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes have depreciated?"

"If someone knew in advance that the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes could be exchanged for the same amount of gold, silver and copper coins, what would they do?"

boom.
This statement came out.

Like a thunder, it exploded in the minds of the ministers.

I finally understood why Zhu Gaoxu changed his face as soon as he said he would, and his words were full of threats.

Don't tell me yet.

If someone really knows about this matter in advance, someone will definitely take advantage of this time difference and act like this.

After all, riches are exciting.

There are several times or even dozens of times the profit in it.

You can imagine how many people will be crazy about it.

If something like this really happens, they are afraid that the policies they originally intended to benefit the people of the world will be used as wedding clothes for others.

Let some people make a lot of money.

To enrich other people's pockets, it is a hardship to the people and the court.

While the ministers were stunned, the Crown Prince, who was sitting aside and had never expressed any opinions, also knew the seriousness of the situation and suddenly stood up from the Grand Master's chair. His fat face was covered with frost and his expression was extremely solemn. After taking Zhu Gaoxu's words, he issued a warning:

"What the second brother means, what I mean."

"If something like this happens, I will investigate it thoroughly and handle it strictly in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty. I will never tolerate it."

"I wish you all good luck and take care of me."

Say it.

He half-closed his eyes and looked around at everyone.

If it were just Zhu Gaoxu's warning, some people might still have some luck.

But at this moment, the two men jointly issued a warning, and its weight and connotation made the ministers tremble, and they could not help but be careless.

Although the money and silk are touching people's hearts, the two people in front of them join forces to warn.

The ministers were extremely sure that if they leaked the information or dared to participate in it, the fury of the thunder would surely burn them to ashes and annihilate them.

After a brief moment of daze, the ministers pulled back their drifting thoughts, and looked back at the gazes of the two people on themselves and the others. Their expressions instantly became extremely solemn, and they categorically agreed:
"Your Highness, Prince Han, please rest assured."

"Every word that was said during today's discussion in the royal study room will definitely be left in our hearts."

"I won't reveal anything to outsiders."

"If it comes from any of our mouths."

"Rise up in groups and attack them."

Got a positive answer.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi looked at each other and nodded with satisfaction.

Then, Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand to everyone in the audience and said:

"Everyone, please go back to the government today to organize the joint petition and submit it tomorrow."

"This king orders people to hurry up and report to His Majesty for his decision."

"If you have no objections, just stand down!"

Say it.

He looked at the prince who was about to stand up, reached out and pressed his shoulder and said:
"Boss..."