Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 383 When everyone adds firewood, the flames rise!
Zhu Biao did not speak out.

He knew his identity. If he opened his mouth without paying attention, it would arouse the suspicion of these officials. Then the officials who were now speaking out in support might immediately turn around and start to criticize him. If he didn't open his mouth, he would have already spoken out.

Huang Zicheng stood behind.

He looked around, his face turning blue and red.

In the end, he was so angry that his face turned purple.

Because now almost all officials are on Xia Zhibai's side. They seem to be maintaining the current system, but in fact, they are all smart people, so how could anyone not see clearly?

But he was also quite helpless in his heart.

Sometimes he really wanted to knock Xia Zhibai's head open to see what was in Xia Zhibai's head and why he always had so many wonderful ideas. And they were always so unique and completely different from their existing thoughts, which even made them amazed just by listening to them.

This is really beyond reach.

He was also puzzled.

He believed that he was well-read in all kinds of books and had famous teachers to assist him, so how was he worse than Xia Zhibai?
He had read the books that Xia Zhibai had read, and he had also read the books that Xia Zhibai had not read. But even if he were asked to read through the history of the Song Dynasty and the classics of the Yuan Dynasty, he still didn't think he could think of what Xia Zhibai had thought of.

It's not even possible to think in this direction.

However, Xia Zhibai not only thinks about it, but also thinks it very comprehensively. He even has more than just a prototype and can even give a relatively detailed plan. What is even more terrifying is that the directions Xia Zhibai is now involved in are amazing. He has already engaged in business and also taken into account some military affairs. Now he has waved his hand and intervened in the economic system.

What on earth does he want to do?
Does he really want to change the entire system of the Ming Dynasty?
Even Huang Zicheng himself did not realize that his mentality had become increasingly unbalanced after being repeatedly trampled upon by Xia Zhibai.

Even became a little hysterical.

He is not satisfied.

But I can't compare.

This kind of pain and struggle lingered around, making Huang Zicheng completely exhausted.

a long time.

Huang Zicheng stood up and said, "Your Highness, I dare to raise some objections. Although Xia Xueshi's idea is good, in my opinion, it is not feasible. First of all, it may not be easy for the court to change it. Now the whole world has adapted to the current system. If it is changed hastily, it will only cause panic among the people."

"After all, the Yuan Dynasty was like this, with orders changing every day."

"Besides."

“The people will not be happy to accept it.”

"In my opinion, compared to paper money, the people are more willing to use metal currency. After all, it is real money. If you want the people to accept it, you must invest a lot of gold, silver and copper coins, which are all things that the court cannot afford at the moment."

"in addition."

“The reason why paper money was difficult to prevail in the Song and Yuan dynasties.”

"A very critical issue is the counterfeiting of paper money. Copper coins, silver, gold and other currencies are real. No matter when they are placed, they are of full quality. But paper money is different. It is just a thin piece of paper. If there are bad people with bad intentions, they will counterfeit it privately, which will cause great harm to the world."

"I think we should be cautious."

"The existing policies may be a bit conservative, but governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. We cannot make a big fuss. This will cause too much fluctuation in the world. In my opinion, there is no problem with being conservative. Instead, it will be more stable and safer."

“To remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing situations is a kind of wisdom.”

Xia Zhibai nodded slightly. He didn't have any objection to what Huang Zicheng said.

Counterfeiting is indeed a big problem, but it is unavoidable. Even copper coins have been privately minted in every dynasty, let alone paper money? However, as long as the technology is advanced enough that ordinary people cannot forge it, it will be fine.

Xia Zhibai said calmly: "Master Huang is thoughtful."

"I have considered all of what you said. As for the first one, it is essentially a human problem. As long as people are unwilling to push it forward, it will naturally fail. But if everyone is united, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished."

"As for forgery, that is indeed a difficult point."

"But if the craftsmanship of making banknotes is high enough, so high that people can easily distinguish the authenticity of banknotes, and so high that the cost of printing banknotes is higher than the cost of making money itself, I believe that there will be fewer people in the world who dare to take the risk of making counterfeit banknotes, and the court will punish them severely, or even impose heavy penalties directly."

"I am somewhat confident in this regard."

Huang Zicheng looked at Xia Zhibai coldly for a few times, then turned his gaze to Zhu Biao.

Seeing that Zhu Biao remained silent, he sighed in his heart. He knew His Highness's attitude, so he chose not to speak anymore, but his face became even gloomier.

It was quiet for a while.

Zhu Biao then smiled and said, "I know all your opinions and have written them down. I will think about them carefully after I leave. It is not easy to establish the Ming Dynasty. The court is treading on thin ice when issuing every policy, fearing that it will displease the people of the world. But sometimes there are not many ways, and the road must be walked by oneself."

"I am very pleased that Xia Zhibai has the courage to put forward his own unique views."

"I also hope that you can follow my example in the future."

"There can't be only one voice in the world. Sometimes it's a good thing to have more voices from other perspectives. Many hands make light work. The power of one person may be limited, but if the millions of people in the Ming Dynasty can work together, I believe that nothing is impossible."

"After you go down, compile your opinions into a book and send it back when the time comes."

“If you have your own unique ideas, you can also write them down.”

"I will not refuse anyone who comes."

Zhu Biao laughed loudly, and his laughter was very hearty.

He had actually made his decision.

The Ming Dynasty could not follow the old ways, nor could it just focus on the Yuan Dynasty. Instead, it had to carry on the past and forge ahead into the future, establishing a more brilliant and glorious dynasty on this war-torn land. This dynasty would be the direction of efforts of all the rulers and ministers of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Tong also gave him a reasonable reason for the change.

That is, there are wartime systems, there are national systems in chaotic periods, and there are systems in times of great peace. This changes with different periods and cannot be directly determined. This gave Zhu Biao the excuse and courage to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang.

He called these officials here to ask them to find a reason for him.

Now the reason has been found.

And he will overcome his psychological shadow.

He wanted to express his political ideas and opinions openly, and argue with reason, and loudly tell Zhu Yuanzhang that he, the eldest son and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, could not only be protected under the wings of his father, but could really hold up the Ming Dynasty in the future.

He also wanted to prove to the world that he, Zhu Biao, was worthy of everyone's loyalty.

　Fang Xiaoru ran out in front, but he had already been shot dead by Huang Zicheng. It was too late to find out, haha!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)