It has been almost two years since Zhu Di arrived in Peiping. Not many people know how much money this kid has. Even Li Jinglong and Hua Wei, two young people, know nothing about it.
Because Zhu Di's long history was named Ge Cheng, his file in Menxia Province was very brief, with only a few lines. The most important thing is that Ge Cheng once served under Empress Ma and was responsible for managing internal funds.
For ordinary people, it would be difficult to find out more, but Zhang Ximeng's wife was Jiang Nan. Coincidentally, Jiang Nan also worked under Queen Ma.
Therefore, Zhang Ximeng knew Ge Cheng to some extent. He was a scholar and failed many times in the late Yuan Dynasty. Later, out of grief and anger, he defected to the Red Scarf Army.
However, his body was weak. After joining the army, he was not accustomed to the acclimatization and almost died. It was Empress Ma who learned that many people in the army were sick and bought medicine, which saved Ge Cheng's life. Later, she learned that Ge Cheng had read books and could settle accounts. Ma
The queen asked him to help plan military supplies.
Ge Cheng is loyal, conscientious and has never made any mistakes.
People like this can be found everywhere in the military and in the government.
So why does Lao Zhu respect Queen Ma?
The relationship between husband and wife and Queen Ma's character and conduct are all visible. What is invisible is Queen Ma's terrifying influence.
At this point, she is not much weaker than Zhu Yuanzhang.
I think Zhu Di originally wanted Zhang Shuning to be the chief historian, but obviously, even if Zhang Shuning is named the chief historian, he is the one who really makes the decision.
In the chess game of the Ming Dynasty, there were only about three and a half people who were qualified to make moves.
Everyone knows Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng, and the other one is Queen Ma, who is also the one who is often ignored.
As for Li Shanchang, this person can only be counted as half a person at most, not more.
The great thing about Zhang Ximeng is not only his unparalleled layout ability, but also his knowledge of what things cannot be mixed up. This includes not only Zhu Yuanzhang's limits, but also Empress Ma's limits.
Don't look at this empress, who is gentle and gentle, but has a motherly deference to the world. If she were to feel uneasy and feel that her family was threatened, and she would get angry, she would definitely be three points more terrifying than Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhang Ximeng did not want his son to get involved with Zhu Di, and he also had this layer of worry.
And he couldn't tell anyone about this kind of thing.
Husband and wife, father and son, monarch and minister, brothers... no matter how close they are, they all have their own space and territory. If you infringe upon it casually, you will suffer backlash.
But since Zhu Yuanzhang has nodded, Empress Ma has no objection, and Zhu Biao still has this letter... It can be said that the right time, place and people are right, Zhu Xiaosi, hurry up and cut your flesh!
With a smile on his face, Zhang Ximeng took the initiative to come to Prince Yan's Mansion for the first time.
Zhu Di greeted Zhang Ximeng. He changed his expression and secretly glanced at Zhang Ximeng. He was very uneasy and could only smile and said: "Sir, I have been learning to write poems recently. Why don't you ask me to have a look at my poems?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Tell me, let me hear what good poems you can write!"
Zhu Di thought for a while and said: "When I was hunting, I looked at Yanshan Mountain from a distance, and I thought of four sentences." After saying that, Zhu Di cleared his throat and said loudly: "Looking at Yanshan Mountain from a distance, it is dark, but the top is thin.
The lower part is thicker, so turn Yanshan over, and the lower part is thinner and the upper part is thicker.”
Zhang Ximeng was slightly startled, and then said seriously: "Zhu Di, from now on, don't say you can write poetry. Really, I am thinking about you."
Zhu Di was stunned for a long time, and then said: "Sir, how about I learn how to write lyrics? Sir, he should be a master of lyrics, please teach me!"
Zhang Ximeng chuckled and said: "Okay, as long as you finish the business first, if you want to learn from me, I will teach you. Anyway, I am idle."
Zhu Di was stunned at this moment, and he said bitterly: "Sir, you are also asking for money for my father! I am still a child, and I have not even been married. It is not easy for me to support such a large palace by myself.
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As he said this, Zhu Di was about to resort to his trick of begging for poverty and cheating, but unfortunately, he met Zhang Ximeng.
"Zhu Di, I won't say anything else. As far as I know, the money saved from Korea alone is 1.5 million taels! These Korean families are not big, but they can't hold it for so many years.
, continue to deplete the lake, and everyone is covered in fat. Just watching you get rich makes me unable to hold back."
Zhang Ximeng leaned forward and said: "Zhu Di, if you are not willing to cooperate, how about I take action? When it comes to making money, I am no worse than you!"
Zhu Di looked at Zhang Ximeng stupidly, not caring about crying anymore. The sacred book in his hand was just a handout written casually by this man. I'm afraid no one knows how deep this Mr. Zhang's skills are.
The most I can do is cut leeks, but when this person takes action, even the roots of the leeks are gone!
"Sir, no matter how difficult it is for me, I have a duty to relieve my father's worries. I will definitely do my best if I am short of money. It's just that the money was deposited by others and I have to keep it for them. It is not mine and cannot be misappropriated.
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Zhang Ximeng smiled and shook his head, "Zhu Di, your situation is too small now. They deposited money. Logically speaking, you must give others gold and silver. There is no problem. But if the new imperial envoy issues an order, no
Gold and silver are freely circulating in the market. It is illegal to transport large quantities of gold and silver without approval. In this way, those nobles from Korea who come to withdraw money will be arrested as long as they take the gold and silver from the bank and leave this door.
Take him away. In the name of stealing gold and silver, he will be beheaded directly, and then his head can be hung on the city wall."
Zhu Di was dumbfounded and looked at Zhang Ximeng dumbfounded.
"Sir, you, you are too cruel! Isn't this an open robbery? If word gets out, other nobles from Korea who want to save money will not dare to come, what should we do?"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "You are confused again, aren't you! We naturally won't rob money, but due to regulations, the money cannot be transported out. They want treasure notes, which is still a bit. And we can also give them good interest.
Besides, you can still buy things with treasure money, so what's wrong! And the issue about gold and silver is only a temporary provision. When the time is right, we will allow them to transport it away."
"When is the right time?" Zhu Di asked innocently.
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, "It's hard to say. It might take Hongwu a hundred years!"
Zhu Di paused and was speechless.
He just lowered his head silently and became more honest.
He finally learned the lesson. There was still a huge gap between him and the top masters. If he wanted to learn his master's magical skills, he would have to work harder.
"Sir, in this way, we have got the money, but I can't give it directly to my father! Then I would be at a huge loss!"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "This is not difficult. If you have money in your hand, you can use it to buy the bonds issued by Mr. Li."
Zhu Di hesitated again, "What's the use of this?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "This is not simple. Bonds are also a commodity. If you buy more, they will naturally be praised. As long as you can sell three to five million more bonds, Li Shanchang will have an explanation. Although Lao Li
You are old and don’t want to have too much contact with the prince. If you help him pass the test, he will still make it convenient for you."
Zhu Di nodded immediately, "Thank you, sir, for your advice. Zhu Di understands. I will allocate 300,000 silver to purchase national bonds now! Then I will write to the second and third sons... Anyway, I tried my best and asked them to do the same."
Be filial!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly, "Very good, this idea is very good...Zhu Feng and Zhu Fan cannot let these two people stay out of the fight, fight with brothers, and fight as father and son soldiers."
We share blessings and share hardships.
As far as Zhu Di's character is concerned, he is really the best successor.
"I'll just teach you a few more tricks! Didn't His Majesty stipulate that goods from the north and the south must be delivered in Peiping? You can order that their money transactions must be deposited in the designated bank in Peking. In this way, in your hands,
You will have a considerable amount of living money. Then you use this money to invest in Zongzheng Temple's project, acquire the shares of Liujiagang Shipyard, and transfer the money to Zongzheng Temple. Then Zongzheng Temple can hand over the money.
Give it to your mother, and then lend it to Zhongshu Province from internal funds to solve the problem of deficit, that's it."
Zhu Di was stunned for a while and finally figured things out.
"Sir, okay, can't I just give the money to Father and the others? Why bother?"
Zhang Ximeng snorted: "I still don't understand! Giving it directly to someone is private, and it is misappropriation at will. If something happens, will you, Zhu Di, still be able to secure your position as King of Yan? I asked you to buy Liujiagang Shipyard, that's because
As commerce becomes more prosperous, the business of the shipyard will get better and better. If you buy it now, you will only make money. Banks in Peking invest money and get rich returns. Not only do you not have to worry about runs, but you can also show your ability and improve yourself.
The credit of Peking Bank. Do you understand this time?"
Zhu Di thought about it for a moment, then nodded quickly, overjoyed, "Sir, you are really a master among masters. You can turn stone into gold with just a touch. By the way, sir, I haven't seen you use it before!"
Zhang Ximeng snorted coldly: "That's not because I haven't met you! Okay, you can experience the secrets of this for yourself, I can't teach you too much."
After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he stood up and left.
Zhu Di was elated after receiving the advice, but he still felt that it was not enough. Think about it, most of his capital now consists of deposits from Korea. Even though Zhang Ximeng gave him advice, these people could still take out the money from the bank.
Treasure money.
Do you have any good ideas that can make them give up gold and silver, or even never mention it again?
"Your Highness, it is actually not difficult to achieve this step. As long as Xin Min kills them all, it will be over!" Huang Zicheng said in a dull voice.
Zhu Di was shocked, "You, do you still have any kindness and righteousness as a scholar now?"
Huang Zicheng smiled helplessly, "Does His Highness hope that he will continue to be a rotten scholar who only knows how to talk?"
Zhu Di waved his hands quickly, "That won't work! It's natural for the Chinese barbarians to have different laws inside and outside. But we can't let Xin Min kill him freely. If we kill all those bastards, Korea will no longer belong to us.
Just kill a few sacrificial flags first."
Huang Zicheng was stunned for a long time, "Your Highness is really brilliant!"