Zhu Di pulled Li Jinglong up. The two of them were serious relatives. Zhu Di and Li Wenzhong were just like Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu, and Li Jinglong was a generation shorter than Zhu Di. They had been playing around since childhood, peeing in mud and farting in pits.
Have done everything.
At this moment, the knot in his heart opened up, as if he had returned to the youth in bright clothes and angry horses, Zhu Di sighed with emotion.
"In the past few days, I have talked with the young master and all the bachelors in the cabinet. My father, the emperor, was brave and wise, and created the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. I can't lose his old man, and I can't let go of both civil and military skills. In terms of civil and political affairs, we must cultivate
"The True Records of Taizu still need to be compiled. Back then, my father wanted to compile a book to compile the Classics and History of One Hundred Schools of Confucianism, but unfortunately it was not completed. I plan to continue his old man's work and compile this book."
Li Jinglong listened carefully and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, just now Xu Tongzheng told me that he would recommend me to write books!"
Zhu Di was startled and couldn't help laughing: "He is a martial artist, but he can also cultivate books?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, during the four years of Jingnan, just compiling books from Your Majesty is not accurate enough. If Cao Guogong can combine his arrangements, compare the two, and verify each other, the compiled history books will definitely be golden and impeccable.
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Zhu Di smiled and said: "So, let Cao Guogong follow you to repair the book."
Li Jinglong turned around and got a position, so he was naturally overjoyed.
One good thing about him is that he repays his kindness. There is no doubt that the current situation is all possible because of Xu Jingchang's help. This guy is not big, but his ability is really good.
From now on, I will definitely obey orders and follow my lead.
There are really many things that Zhu Di wants to do, such as editing books, fighting, everything, but everything costs money.
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I am planning to go to sea on a large scale. We must build a large fleet and recruit a large number of crew members. In one or two years, we will be able to go to sea, which will be considered very soon. I propose that we can
We can't send a small fleet in advance to North Korea, Ryukyu, Japan, Annan and other places. We can say hello to them, conduct preliminary transactions, and understand what is profitable and what should we prepare here. In order to make money, we must work harder and not be shabby.
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The safest way is to seek money from outside.
Xu Jingchang smiled again and said: "You know how to imitate, so you can make it distressed or something, right?"
Now tax collection is no longer as simple as cutting off meat, but has become a stepping stone, a golden key to the road to wealth.
Only then did a few people understand that Xu Jingchang planned to make this fortune.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Xu Jingchang's place became lively. Zhu Gaoxu came over early, and then Zhu Neng, the Duke of Cheng, and Li Jinglong, the Duke of Cao, all came to his side. In addition, the old monk Yao Guangxiao also came.
Yao Guangxiao chuckled: "Monks don't care about money, the more the better."
"Yes!" The leader nodded, "It is indeed possible. Some people like to be arty and don't have that much money, so they just buy some imitation things and put them at home, just like a layman."
After another pause, Zhu Di simply said: "Let's do this. The business affairs of the merchants will be left to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Shangshu Xia will take care of it. Xu Jingchang will be responsible for the early trade. You, the nobles of the dynasty, who want to make progress in business?"
, just talk to him, this kid has a lot of clever ideas, you won’t lose anything by following him.”
Yao Guangxiao's face sank and he sneered: "There is no businessman without a traitor. I know this very well. I don't believe what tricks you can do!"
Xu Jingchang nodded repeatedly, "Very good, very good. By the way, can you still make porcelain? It's the official kiln of the Yuan Dynasty. Can you make blue and white porcelain?"
Zhu Di already knew very clearly that in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, no matter what was hyped up, trying to amass a large amount of wealth would hurt some people. After all, money would not fall from the sky.
Yao Guangxiao's eyes widened angrily, "Xu Jingchang, you will really go to hell if you do this."
Xu Jingchang looked at them and said with a smile: "How is it? Is your craftsmanship good?"
Everyone drank and chatted happily.
While he was talking, Wu Shan came in from outside, followed by two guys with deer-headed and rat-like eyes.
Of course Xu Jingchang agreed with Zhu Di's point of view. Just as he was about to say a few words, Xia Yuanji suddenly stood up.
Xu Jingchang blinked. He had underestimated Xia Yuanji in the past. This guy's mind was definitely not simple.
Delivered to your doorstep, it warms your heart.
The authority in his hands quickly soared.
The two men shook their heads and said, "To tell you the truth, the younger one can't burn it, but we know that there are powerful craftsmen in Jingdezhen who can burn it, not only from the Yuan Dynasty, but also from the Tang and Song Dynasties."
He looked back at the people present and said, "I have asked people to inquire about it. North Korea considers itself a Little China and has always admired the scenery of the country above. Now that the world is at peace, it is the time for antiques to flourish. Don't let them waste so much effort.
, bought a bunch of fake goods and went back, we must act decisively to solve their worries and deliver the things to their doorsteps. As a kind person, I don’t want to see them being deceived by others."
Xu Jingchang nodded repeatedly, "Since I know how to repair it, can I also imitate it?"
While talking and laughing, the idea of going to the West came out.
"Your Majesty, I have recently set up a tax card with Xu Tongzheng at Jubaomen, and have already collected tens of thousands of taxes... I am thinking, can it be stipulated that only merchants who have paid a considerable amount of tax can participate in overseas trade? After all, they pay taxes according to the rules, so naturally
It proves that you are trustworthy and loyal, and it is also right to make a fortune with the court."
Zhu Di laughed loudly, "Okay, you are a careful kid, so let's do it."
Xu Jingchang had already heard about the development of overseas trade from Queen Xu.
"Young Master, you are a foreigner and don't talk about money. Please don't get involved in our secular affairs."
Sure enough, there are many benefits to being able to flatter people, and this is enough!
"Sir, I found these two idiots in my humble position. You can ask questions."
Zhu Di was immediately overjoyed, "What Xia Shangshu said is correct. You go and make arrangements for overseas trade. How much goods should be purchased, and from whom and where. The Ministry of Revenue will come up with a charter. I am going to let Zheng He lead the fleet. Their family
During the Yuan Dynasty, I went to sea several times and made pilgrimages to Dashi and other places, so I was familiar with the sea routes and the people's sentiments. With him leading the team, nothing would go wrong."
The leader, a man with a sallow face, hurriedly bowed and said: "This little man has been repairing gold, stone and bronze for five generations. The repairs are as old as the old ones, and no one can tell the difference."
This light word made Xu Jingchang one of the two important officials in charge of the great undertaking of the Western Ocean.
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and said, "Young master, you'd better leave as soon as possible. I'm afraid it will damage your golden body. If you can't go to the Paradise in the future, don't blame me."
"Everyone, you are all heroes of the world, with extraordinary intelligence. I have thought about it repeatedly. The low price of grain hurts the farmers, and the high price of grain hurts the people. Looking at the country of Ming Dynasty, no matter what you do, you can't quickly accumulate wealth and make big profits. Even if you can, I'm afraid
It will be detrimental to people's livelihood. Only foreign trade, with overseas barbarians admiring the splendor of the superior state, selling goods and filling the national treasury is the safest way. What do you think?"
Xia Yuanji is really a crystal fox, extremely cunning.
Xu Jingchang was overjoyed: "That's great. I can't let such professionals go. Find them all for me!"
"Okay, there are too many ways to make things look old, such as calligraphy and painting. If you put insects in a rice vat, if they are eaten by insects and rats bite you, within half a month, you can pass it off as an ancient painting. If it is jade, you have to put it in a pot.
Steam it, then wipe it with rust and bury it in the ground. If it is bronze... it must be buried in the latrine and allowed to soak in feces and urine to make it look rusty."
He knows very well how much people hate taxation. In order for him to enjoy his old age and not be divided into pieces, he must release the benefits... Anyone who pays enough taxes will have the opportunity to participate in overseas trade and make huge profits.
Xia Yuanji nodded quickly, "I obey your order."
Xu Jingchang said: "Young master Gao Gu, so you old man, please don't get involved."
"No!" Yao Guangxiao said flatly: "Amitabha, even in hell, the rich and the poor are still very different."
This time it's everyone's turn to be speechless. The old thief Bald is not a good person either.
At this point, there was nothing more to say. Xu Jingchang put his hands on his hips and ordered: "The corner of the wall is used to bury bronzes. From the King of Han down, if you have nothing to do, come over and drink tea to hold back your urine. Whoever urinates more will be buried when the time comes."
