First Minister of Ming Dynasty

After all, I remember that those days were spent too fiercely, just one jewelry expenditure was worth eight thousand yuan... The ghost knows how much money I spent in order to capture the hearts of beauties.

And I also donated a full [-] guan to Xi'an to rebuild the historic site!

oh my god!

What have you done?

These people surrounded me and said a bunch of good things, and I became confused, and spent money in moderation... Dead, dead!

With the intention of going to the grave, Wang Tong unfolded the ledger, and when I saw the wealth in my name, I rubbed my eyes.

Why are there so few?

Knead again!

I kneaded it eight times in a row and finally determined that something was wrong.

In my name, there are a total of 87 guan lying on it at this moment!

Wrong!

I spent money with small hands and feet, but I didn't lose all, and I lost 17 guan!

That's right, it's 17 guan, and I haven't received a batch of payment for the goods. The money I actually earned should be less than 70 guan.

I didn't even read it, even if I pay back 70 yuan, I'm still an out-and-out rich man!

Oh my god, that's too much nonsense!

And at this moment, Zhang Ximeng's residence, the prefect of Xi'an, was paying Laozhu's credit.

"Returning to your majesty, in those days, I tried my best to mobilize the wealthy households in Guanzhong, those who had no money to contribute money, those who had no strength to contribute, and sent 70 shi of grain and 100 million bundles of hay to the Western Regions, and no ordnance or firearms. , Medicines are paid. Champion Hou has not received all of them

and write back to thank you.I must bear the grace of the Holy Grace, and launch an offensive immediately to destroy Timur, right in front of my eyes! "

Before the magistrate finished speaking, Qing couldn't help raising his head and looking at Zhang Ximeng, waiting for the emperor's reward.

It's just that Zhang Ximeng wasn't angry, but said indifferently: "What are those things? We heard that his nephew is getting married? That's a happy event!"

The magistrate was immediately dumbfounded, "Military country; trivial matters are trivial matters, why is my nephew's marriage so important?"

What does that mean, Your Majesty?

I lay on the ground in fear, "Chen, it's hard for me to understand!"

At that moment, Grand Master Ruan Chengli walked back with a smile. In front of me, Wang Tong, who was still trembling and sweating on his forehead, knelt down on his knees before he retreated...

9 Chapter [-]: Zhang Ximeng's Admonition

Wang Tong was completely dumbfounded, no matter how much he asked, he would never have imagined that the middle-aged man who gave him 50 guan was actually Master Zhang who was a grand master and almost a sage.

This one is really not too old!

He looks like he should be in his forties, with a calm demeanor and a bookish air. Seeing him is like seeing a moving library.That's right, after all, Zhang Ximeng has personally written and edited more than one hundred books over the years.

No. 1 in the world, a scholar in the literary world, and the leader of the court.

Throughout the ages, there is absolutely no one who can achieve this position.

It is even rarer than Mingjun Shengzhu. To be able to see his old man, why was my ancestral grave struck by lightning?

Wang Tong suddenly thought of what he had done in the past month... eating and drinking, going to receptions, taking beauties with him, shopping all over the world, spending money everywhere, so he didn't do anything serious.

I'm afraid the grand master knows all of this!

Dead, dead!

My life is finished.

Wang Tong thought that Zhang Ximeng would question him, but he didn't expect that Grand Master Zhang just wanted to bring him to meet His Majesty... Now Wang Tong just knelt down.

Help!

The Grand Master is kind and will not kill people, but His Majesty can't. If he knows what he has done, the Nine Clans will not be able to keep them.

Dad!

I'm sorry baby!

After he entered the door, he threw himself on the ground, tears welling up, and the whole circle was dumbfounded.

Lao Zhu saw Wang Tong, pondered for a moment, then came over, stretched out his hand, and pulled me up.

"Okay, for the sake of how much fun he gave us, we will kill him!"

Wang Tong was trembling, and he knew whether he should be upset or cry... In the end, he knew all of them.

"Your Majesty, the grass people should die, the grass people are awake!"

Zhang Ximeng snorted, "How many times has he done that? Seeing that he talks and laughs every day, there are no Hongru, and there are Baiding in his contacts. Huh: Little Xi'an, everyone revolves around him. Yu Fengguang!"

When Wang Tong heard that, he didn't tremble all over, but stopped sweating.

On the other side, the magistrate: Xiao Jiu, was struck by seven thunders, and his soul flew away.

After all, Yang Xiao is a big old thing, what will happen, Zhang Ximeng also said, he will kill me, but the magistrate is the same.The things I do, such as following others, colluding with merchants, and making me corrupt the national code, are all rare.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Please listen to the words of the guilty minister, and please forgive me!"

While I was talking, I kowtowed and my forehead was bruised several times.

At that time Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "My lord, let's just listen, don't wait."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head, "Prefect Tao, let him speak quickly."

Hearing the Taishi's comfort, Tao Zhifu finally regained his composure and lost a little courage... I told my thoughts.

His Majesty and Grand Master arrived in Xi'an, naturally to wait for the battle report from the Western Regions.

Now Xi'an is responsible for the task of transporting armaments and supplies, which is very important and can be delayed.However, the Xi'an government is powerless, so it has to rely on the strength of merchants.

But at this time, a very poor young businessman appeared, and Tao Zhifu wanted to use my momentum to win over some merchants and settle the matter.

It can also be regarded as solving the worries of the king at the bottom and relieving the difficulties of the army at the top, which is the best of both worlds.

"Your Majesty, if you ask me any questions, I think so, then, that Wang Tong belongs to Your Majesty, so I am sober!"

Zhang Ximeng laughed hotly and said: "He is sober! If he was sober, why would he give me his nephew! Wang Tong belongs to us, but we asked the grand master to give me 70 guan, so that we can see how ugly they are. We are so disappointed! As a parent official

, his waist is so soft, that time he was transporting luggage, and the last time he was corrupted by corruption, is he also angry with me? "

Tao Zhifu had something to say, so he could only kneel on the ground, begging for mercy.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed twice, "My lord, actually, let's take stock. Who suffered from that incident?"

Zhang Ximeng was slightly taken aback, but still nodded, the Grand Master's face will be given to him!

Who suffers?

Let's talk about Sapphire's side first, they got ample supplies and met the conditions for a decisive battle many times, so naturally they made a small profit.

These merchants and civilian husbands who are responsible for delivering supplies...the merchants earned a small amount of money, and the civilian husbands also took some hard-earned money. That trip was almost half a year's income from home, and they lived a good life for a few days many times.

Besides, Tao Zhifu, if I did that, there must be no questioning from Zhang Ximeng. I also made a small contribution and achieved a small political achievement.

As for Wang Tong, that eldest son is even more boring.

I just came back from the dead, and I got a beauty. I didn’t make any money after deducting the capital of 70 yuan... After doing the math, no one will suffer!

"Sir, is there really no such thing?"

Zhang Ximeng asked warmly.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "How could it be! In fact, the smallest problem in the entire chain is not the risk!"

"Risk?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "My lord, the whole process is not based on the power of funds and credit...Because there is no guarantee from Wang Tong, as long as I put the money back here, others will follow me out of trust. Many times It's really not profitable, the little guy can get it

To the benefit.That has used currency credit many times to achieve slow economic growth. "

Zhang Ximeng has cultivated for such a young age, and he can understand it. In fact, in the past month, Zhu Yuanzhang and I have discussed it several times, and the understanding has not been vague yet.

Currency is like a glue.

Use money to knead labor, commodities, markets, and various elements together to increase profits, and it is still a slow increase.

In the agricultural era, economic growth was so fast that it gave people the illusion that the wealth in the sky was constant.

But before retreating into the industrial age, that was the gameplay.

In the industrial age, except for small production without machines, there is no finance, money and credit.

Relying on the power of currency, the factors of production are connected in series, the commercial project is completed quickly, sufficient profits are obtained, and they are invested in the previous project to realize the constant appreciation of capital.

Only by relying on that method many times can we break the shackles of the big peasant economy and slowly increase wealth... But the problem also stems from that system.

"My lord, the external risks are also obvious... For example, people who have no capital, what kind of thoughts do I have in mind? Do I simply want to get rich, or do I want to benefit the country and the people? Besides, what are the thoughts of the officials involved? !"

Those words made Tao Zhifu not only tremble all over, but also sweat profusely.

In fact, I understand it too. Speaking of it, I am really a minister without merit, and there is something wrong with what I do.

But once the heart is killed, it will be troublesome, ten heads are enough to cut off!

Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "My lord, there is no one floor outside. Even if it is: Xiaojia has been there many times, but the road has made mistakes, or there is no meaning, it may not be able to make money! After all, the situation that time was extremely extreme." Ideal, everything is going well, it can be regarded as being caught up

The imperial court escorted the convoy, encountered other situations many times, and lost money, so what should I do? "

Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyelids, how do we know what to do?

You can always lose money, so let's get to the bottom of it, shall we?

Lao Zhu endured the headache and took the business route, which was not troublesome.

It’s still as simple as farming honestly!

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but want to laugh. He did it many times. If he wants to benefit from the development of industry and commerce, he has to bear the consequences... Money and credit can be done in the future, which is something that he dares to think about, and it will also cause new troubles.

For example, merchants who are sitting on huge sums of money, our power is expanding, and even the officials are competing to curry favor with each other, so there will be all kinds of disadvantages outside.

And who can guarantee that people must seek wealth for the country, what if they seek profit for themselves?

So standing at this moment and thinking about that matter is worth pondering.

Lao Zhu also gradually understood Zhu Yuanzhang's intentions. It was definitely that Grand Master Zhang had something to do when he was idle, so he insisted on spending a sum of money to test Wang Tong and the officialdom in Xi'an.

In fact, I took 70 guan to try out Xiao Mingchao's fineness... Today, Xiao Mingchao really does not have the strength to accomplish a feat that many young queens have never done before.

But if you are a little cautious, the officials and merchants will collude to seek profit and harm the common people...everything that comes to mind will come up.

If it is really allowed to grow barbarously, it is definitely what Zhu Yuanzhang and Yang Xiaoye want to see.

"Sir, we seem to think that he can still advance!"

Zhang Ximeng restrained himself and said: "Based on the law of the court, I'm afraid it's riddled with holes, and there are too few loopholes. Sir, he doesn't have a heavy burden yet!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of bitterness, Zhu Chongsi, he can use Jiu as a donkey!

In fact, I used that incident because I wanted to tell Suo Moujiu to be vigilant against money and guard against being influenced by wealth, especially the officials in the dynasty, who hold huge power under their hands, and can definitely collude with merchants. When the handle is reached, the loan must be severely punished.

That can be regarded as Grand Master Zhang is saying goodbye to the court, and the frontlines are eagerly looking forward to it.

That's not all I can do.

As for what Lao Zhu mentioned, Zhu Yuanzhang can at least provide some suggestions to continue to formulate laws and regulations. For that kind of thing, the court should be the main one.

"My lord, you can use it externally just because the minister is easy to use! If you have any questions, let the minister be a way to survive!"

Zhang Ximeng sighed helplessly, "Mr. is willing to listen to us, and there is nothing he can do about it, but we still hope that he will write an article about what happened that time and send it to all ministries of the imperial court, the eighth department of the local government, the government of the prefecture and the county, including the army,—— Yes, you have to take a good look at that matter

An article, Zhu Yuanzhang has no way to refuse.

Now there are only Tao Zhifu and Wang Tong left.

Yang Xiaoye looked at Tao Zhifu with a sullen face, "He has a flexible mind and is very good at things. He is a meritorious official... But he colludes with merchants, seeks benefits, and even forms relatives. ! Have we wronged him?"

Tao Zhifu was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he dared to argue at all.

"My Emperor Shengrui!"

Yang Xiaoye said in a deep voice: "Well, the prefect of Xi'an is going to be the prefect...he will go to the Hezhong Governor's Mansion now and serve as the chief envoy!"

Governor of the river!

That's a promotion!