Li Jie has been thinking about why the imperial court strictly prohibits private trade in the past few years. The huge profits cannot be invisible to the imperial court. In recent years, the income from tribute trade is just the tip of the iceberg. However, no one in the imperial court has proposed opening up the sea. Until recently, Li Jie
It just dawned on me.
"Second uncle, in fact, in my nephew's opinion, the real reason for banning the sea is actually the word "ritual". The emperor sits in the center, receives the mandate of heaven, governs the world, and controls all countries with etiquette. Once the sea ban is lifted, paying tribute will be
This unnecessary move will allow overseas countries to have private trading channels, and official channels will inevitably be affected. By then, the scene of all countries coming to Korea will no longer exist."
Lin Han didn't expect Li Jie to think so deeply. It took him twenty years to understand this. Officials from Fujian and Zhejiang didn't know the pain of the sea ban and didn't want to do something for their hometown. However, the solid sea ban made it difficult for him to understand the truth.
It scares people.
"Shenzhi, I didn't expect you to see so clearly. Do you have any good ideas?"
Li Jie was frightened when he thought about this at the time. In the final analysis, this was a systemic problem. The Ming Dynasty, which was dominated by Confucianism, had a very difficult time getting the court to give up tribute, but Li Jie was not helpless.
"Second Uncle, if the imperial court stipulates that foreign trade must be qualified through paying tribute, for example, only ten citations will be issued in the original exploration and alliance, but after paying tribute, the number can be increased. In addition, treaty ports will be opened in Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, and a lottery method will be implemented.
Imposition of heavy taxes, one out of every ten is one out of five, so that the imperial court can gain fame and enrich the national treasury."
Tribute trade is also called Kanhe trade, that is, Kanhe is issued differently to each country. Each mission carries a Kanhe when paying tribute. It needs to fill in the personnel, tributes, etc., and then the Chief Secretary checks the book, and waits until the mission enters Beijing before sending Kanhe.
After detailed verification, trade can begin only if everything is correct.
Except for Ryukyu, which is a country that does not need to hold Kanai to pay tribute, the other eleven countries in the South China Sea and the three Western countries all need to hold Kanai. In addition, the Japanese country is a limited Kanai country and is allowed to pay tribute once every ten years. The situation of Japanese invasion and the border
The Tatars' demands for tribute are actually similar. They all want to start trade with the Ming Dynasty to make up for their own shortcomings.
Lin Han pondered for a long time after hearing this. After a while, he said: "Be careful, this method seems to have both sides, but there are still some problems in it. If you can't get the approval of most officials, it will be difficult to implement it. Not everyone can do it."
Officials from Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong see it so clearly."
Li Jie thought for a moment and sighed: "Forget it, second uncle, the time has not come yet. Although my nephew is in the holy family now, he is still like a rootless Ping. In the eyes of others, once I lose the holy family, I will lose my power."
Even now, the foundation is still unstable."
Lin Han is most satisfied with Li Jie here. It is very rare to have a clear mind. He will never overestimate himself, and certainly will not underestimate himself. If Li Jie wants to forcefully remonstrate, he will definitely try his best to dissuade him.
Being too young and not having enough experience in officialdom makes it difficult to convince the public.
One year later, the important ministers of the court were standing around in the Wenhua Hall, with smiles on everyone's faces. Today is the day for sweet potato harvest in Shanglin Garden. According to the rough report from the previous supervisor of Shanglin Garden, a bumper harvest is inevitable.
As for the final yield per mu, let’s look at today’s summary.
The atmosphere in the palace is very harmonious. Of course, there are also intrigues, but there are not as many as when Liu Ji was in power. Everyone still has the same idea in the general direction.
Like the previous disputes between the Xunqi Group and the Civil Service Group, as the national treasury has gradually become less and less full in recent years, the emperor, who is confident, has also changed his previous conservative attitude towards foreign affairs. In recent years, he has also intended to follow Chengzu's expedition to Mongolia and expand his territory.
, Conquering the barbarians is an unspeakable temptation for any monarch. The conservatism at the beginning of the throne was also hindered by the situation. Times have changed, and nothing remains unchanged.
It is not difficult to see the joy in the emperor's heart from his words and deeds. It is rare that he did not discuss state affairs with everyone, but instead chatted about home affairs. Huaien stood beside the emperor and was smiling, but it was difficult to tell from his face that he was full of joy.
En is already seventy years old. The lifespan of a congenital master is far longer than that of ordinary people. Judging from his appearance, Hua En can only be fifty years old at most.
Wu Tong, the left prisoner of Shanglinyuan (the fifth grade), came in a hurry. After saluting, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am so happy, so happy! Ever since Your Majesty gave the sweet potato seeds to the supervisor of Shanglinyuan, I have tried my best to not be careless.
Supervisor Lin Yuan planted a total of 1,200 acres of sweet potatoes and harvested a total of 34,800 shi, with an average yield of 29 shi per mu."
Shanglin Garden belongs to the royal garden, covering a very large area, extending from Baihe to the east, Xishan to the west, Wuqing to the south, Juyongguan to the north, and Hunhe River to the southwest. It is neither under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Husbandry nor the Shuntian Prefecture.
There are also 18 eunuchs in charge.
The management of Shanglin Garden is extremely strict. In order to plant sweet potatoes this time, the Emperor specially ordered to allocate hundreds of people to the cultivation. The left supervisor of Shanglin Garden was personally responsible for taking care of it, and the Ministry of Works was responsible for supervision.
Although Zhu Youtang had learned about the harvest a long time ago, he still couldn't help being excited when he heard the report from Shanglinyuan. The yield was nearly 30 dan per mu, and the land requirements were not high. This thing was really
It comes from heaven.
"Okay! Okay! Okay! I'm so relieved!"
Xu Pu took a step forward and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! God bless the Ming Dynasty!"
Seeing this, other people also echoed.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty! God bless the Ming Dynasty!"
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The congratulations of the officials in the Wenhua Hall continued for a long time. Zhu Youtang waited until everyone calmed down and spoke.
"Lin Aiqing, this gift is given to you, and it is indispensable that I am able to love you today! I will be promoted to Zuo Chunfang Grand Bachelor (full fifth rank) as a great reward!"
Strictly speaking, promotion in the imperial court like today is not in compliance with the procedures. However, even if Li Jie is promoted to a third rank due to his merits, there is nothing wrong with it. What's more, it is only a first rank. Other important ministers are too lazy to care about this matter. Even if it is
Liu Ke, the censor also pretended not to have seen it.
Li Jie stepped forward and said respectfully: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
Xu Pu looked at Li Jie who was saluting with a smile. Xu Pu had realized Li Jie's political talent since the examination that year. At first, he opposed all opinions and appointed him as Huiyuan, and later supported him all the way.
, now he has finally entered the rank of fifth rank. The next step up will be the fourth rank, and he has officially entered the ranks of important ministers. Of course, the current Li Jie has already been regarded as an important minister, but he just does not have the name of an important minister.
Xu Guan looked at Li Jie's still childish face and was filled with emotion. This man was only in his twenties when he became an official of the fifth rank. He was only one step away from the fourth rank. He thought that the day when he would step into the fourth rank was not far away. With Li Jie
In the process of contacting Jie, he often inadvertently forgets his age. His actions are not inferior to those of experienced officials, and he always has a refreshing way of speaking. He is truly a genius.
Zhu Youtang said enthusiastically: "I intend to spread it all over the world. Xu Aiqing obeyed the order and left the matter to Aiqing. I want Aiqing to spread it to every land of the Ming Dynasty within three years. Is there any problem?"
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Xu Guan said categorically: "I accept the order! I will live up to your Majesty's trust!"