Zhu Di was so surprised that he was dumbfounded.
More than ten million taels of silver...
Just by selling those lands?
He looked at Zhang Anshi and exclaimed: "Okay, great, really unexpected, absolutely unexpected... In this way... wouldn't it be... wouldn't it be... that the money for the entire Zhili railway construction would also be there
Already?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the railway is the account of the railway, and the trading house is the account of the trading house. The railway is built with the public bonds of the right governor's office."
Zhu Di stood up and paced back and forth, looking particularly excited.
After pondering for a long time, he suddenly stood still, looked at Zhang Anshi and said, "Would this be inappropriate? If so, how will the public debt of the Right Governor's Mansion be repaid?"
Zhang Anshi looked calm and said confidently: "I have my own way."
Zhu Di stared at Zhang Anshi, full of doubts.
After a pause, he said: "What about the money from the trading company? With so much money... why not... the trading company also come to build the railway."
Zhang Anshi, however, shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it is better for the government to repair the railway. If it is built by a commercial bank, it will inevitably be overstepped. This railway is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. If the commercial bank takes this initiative, it may not be a good thing."
Zhu Di frowned: "Then what does this business do with all the money it earns?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, I noticed that... the price of silver on the market has become expensive."
Zhu Di looked stunned. He didn't quite understand why Zhang Anshi suddenly mentioned this, but he subconsciously said: "Really? Why is this?"
Zhang Anshi said: "I have asked people to investigate. This is because after the entire Zhili business began to flourish, a large number of transactions required gold and silver, but the gold and silver in the world is constant. Although the imperial court mined some gold and silver, through foreign trade,
I also earned a lot of gold and silver, but it’s just because the demand for gold and silver is so great, and the gold and silver available for circulation is getting less and less!”
"So...I'm thinking...if we continue like this, there may be problems."
Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said, "What's the problem?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, just imagine, if you have this gold and silver in your hands, it's fine. This year, one silver dollar can be exchanged for ten chickens, but next year, you can buy eleven chickens. What will happen?"
Zhu Di was a little impatient and said: "You might as well speak more clearly."
Zhang Anshi could only say: "If that is the case, then people will not be willing to spend the money to take out the gold and silver, and will hide the gold and silver and wait for the value to increase."
Zhu Di asked doubtfully: "What's wrong with this?"
Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "If everyone stores gold and silver, then there will be big problems in trade."
Zhu Di nodded, and then said: "So what?"
"Increase the supply of money."
Zhu Di said: "How to increase it?"
"Printing banknotes."
Zhu Di subconsciously asked: "Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes?"
Zhang Anshi smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, the reputation of the Ming Dynasty's banknotes has become bad, so I think we should use the United Bank as the backbone and a large sum of gold and silver as a reserve fund, and then issue banknotes on the basis of this reserve fund.
.”
Zhu Di suddenly realized it, and he said slowly: "Bao Chao has learned from the past..."
Zhang Anshi said: "The problem with treasure banknotes is that they are issued indiscriminately, so there must be a regulation and a rule for printing and issuing banknotes, and we must make sure that this rule is not broken as much as possible. In addition, we must ensure that banknotes can arrive at any time."
Only when the bank exchanges enough gold and silver can everyone believe in the value of banknotes."
Zhu Di nodded and continued: "You can handle this matter. United Bank...is it still the same Zhu Jin who is in charge?"
Zhang Anshi said: "It is this person."f
Zhu Di smiled and said: "This man is in charge of the business, and he has done a lot of hard work. After some time, I will teach him to come to the palace to see him. I will encourage him."
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, your courtesy and virtuous corporal, really teaches people..."
Zhu Di waved his hand: "Stop gossiping. Let's put it this way...all the gold and silver earned will be used as reserves?"
"Yes." Zhang Anshi said: "If there is no reserve fund, we cannot ensure that people can exchange banknotes for gold and silver in the bank at any time. I am afraid that the soldiers and civilians in the world will not dare to accept banknotes."
Zhu Di sighed and said: "This matter needs to be done slowly for the sake of safety."
Zhang Anshi said: "I mean the same thing. It's just preparation work, but it needs to be carried out as soon as possible."
Zhu Di said: "You take the lead and work with the household department and the bank to draw up a charter."
"According to the decree."
Zhang Anshi had mixed feelings when he thought about dealing with Xia Yuanji from the Ministry of Revenue.
The bad news is that Mr. Xia is afraid that he will have some objections to him.
The good news is that although we have opinions, we are all in the same boat. We all gain and lose.
Didn't His Majesty say that? He Zhang is Lian Po, and Xia Yuanji is Lin Xiangru.
Zhu Di was in a good mood at this time, so he said: "I have worked hard these days, and you have been wronged."
Zhang Anshi said: "I have not suffered any injustice."
"Um?"
Zhang Anshi said eloquently: "When a man is alive, he will do what he thinks is right. Why should he care about the criticisms of short-sighted people? I regard these criticisms as a joke."
Zhu Di suddenly laughed heartily and said: "This is similar to me, and I am the same."
Zhang Anshi said goodbye and went out. He was in a good mood at this time.
It's not just a matter of making money, the bigger issue is that this time, he tied a group of people to death.
Don't look at it now. Whenever someone mentions him, Zhang Anshi, he jumps with anger, as if his mother is dead. But so what? Now the risk has transferred.
Zhang Anshi doesn't care at all. Whether the land at those stations goes up or down, he has no loss if it goes down, and it has nothing to do with him if it goes up.
But for many people, this is their lifeblood. If the business of the station declines, or there are problems with the operation of the railway, causing land prices to plummet, I am afraid that these people's wealth and lives will be wiped out.
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At this time, the commercial interests of Taiping Mansion are the top priority for them.
Zhang Anshi didn't waste much time, quickly left the palace and immediately returned to Qixia.
As soon as I entered the door, the person guarding the door said: "My lord, Your Highness the King of Shu is here to visit."
After hearing this, Zhang Anshi straightened his clothes and asked, "Where is he?"
Zhu Chun, the king of Shu, has been waiting in the hall for a long time.
In fact, after he retired from the court, he went straight to Qixia, waiting for Zhang Anshi to return to Qixia to have a talk with Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi walked into the hall slowly, and when he saw Zhu Chun who was already seated, he immediately clasped his hands and said: "Your Highness, ten thousand deaths, ten thousand deaths..."
Zhu Chun had already stood up, returned the greeting, and said with a smile: "Captain Zhang is really beautiful today."
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Highness has praised you so much, I feel ashamed to say it..."
Zhu Chun said: "It's just that I have some doubts in my heart."
Zhang Anshi said: "Please give me some advice."
Zhu Chun said: "This matter... Governor Zhang has a very big plan..."
Hearing how big the plan was, Zhang Anshi couldn't help but twitch his face. He didn't want to say this!
Zhu Chun continued: "But why did Governor Zhang tell the truth behind the scenes? Now that the whole world knows about it, wouldn't it be..."
His doubts were understandable. Zhang Anshi had plotted against many people in the government and the public, but since it was a plot, it was better to keep it secret.
Even if there is speculation outside, as long as Zhang Anshi refuses to admit it, there is nothing that can be done.
Zhang Anshi became serious and said, "Because the situation has changed."
"Changed?" Zhu Chun looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile, and then said: "I would like to hear the details."
Zhang Anshi said: "Zhili's new policy and the old system of state governments all over the world have reached the point where they are at odds with each other. In the process, they have turned against each other. It can be said that to this day, whether I have plotted against others, I am afraid that in the future
In the eyes of many people, His Highness the King of Shu and I are both sinners for the ages."
After Zhu Chun heard this, he nodded secretly.
This is the truth. Although he is already a nobleman of Tianhuang, he does not know how much pressure he has brought about by the new policy he implemented in the Zuo Dudu Mansion.
Those who called him a virtuous king back then, now whenever they mention him, which one doesn't curse him outright?
I saw Zhang Anshi continue to say: "Since we have broken the skin, there is no room for change between us, then... I will show my cards and stop pretending. So it doesn't matter whether I tell the truth or not.
"
"But telling the whole story has the advantage of telling the whole story. After this incident, many scholars and courtiers are bound to be tied up by Qixia's industry and commerce. At this time... telling the world directly will actually stir up discord among them and make them
It is better for them to be at odds and criticize each other than for them to unite and criticize me, Zhang Anshi."
Zhu Chun, the king of Shu, laughed. He could imagine this.
Not to mention what happened in Zhang Anshi's court today, at least Xia Yuanji and Jin Chunren were afraid that they would be called national traitors.
As for those who purchase land secretly... I am afraid they will also become the target of venting their anger.
Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Chun steadily at this time and said: "Your Highness is here, I'm afraid it's not just for this, right?"
"This railway... I still don't know something about it." Zhu Chun said: "I already know a lot about the benefits of the railway, but to be honest, the cost is too much. The Zuo Dudu Mansion, after all, the land has just been divided, hundreds of
What do you think about building a railway connecting Yingtianfu and Qixia?"
"This is easy to handle." Zhang Anshiying was very straightforward, and then continued: "As for the cost, it is actually simple. The land near the station is now worth a lot of money. As long as Yingtian Mansion acquires the land in advance, the construction
I'm afraid I can earn back seventy-seven or eighty-eight dollars from the railway money!"
"Furthermore, this railway can be profitable. There will be no problem in issuing public bonds in the early stage. I can say hello to the United Bank first, and the Railway Company can be responsible for the construction."
Zhu Chun frowned slightly and said: "I'm afraid that such a huge project will put too much pressure on the Yingtian Mansion. This is not a matter of money... but..."
Zhu Chun seemed hesitant. Of course he knew that selling land could earn money for road construction, but the Zuo Dudu Mansion had a lot of money and food. Once such a great opening and closing was started, money would be spent like water. Once the future changes, there would be no
Easy to deal with.
Zhu Chun is not a person who doesn't know how to adapt, but he still acts with caution after all.
After all, he is different from Zhang Anshi. Zhang Anshi can see the future, but he can only make judgments based on his own experience, and he still has some lingering worries in his heart.
So Zhang Anshi said: "Your Highness...if you have any hesitation, it doesn't matter. It won't be too late to make a decision when the results come out next month."
"Result? What result?" Zhu Chun asked in surprise.
Zhang Anshi said: "I can't boast now. Otherwise, if I brag too much, I'm afraid I will be ridiculed by His Highness. I'd better wait until next month."
Zhu Chun nodded and said crisply: "Very good."
After Zhu Chun finished talking, he did not sit around, but stood up directly and said: "I and Governor Zhang are now in the same spirit. Now we are surrounded by wolves, and we can only help each other. These days, I have always wanted to be with Zhang.
The Governor discussed in detail, but we are busy with chores, and the irrigation matters in various places still need to be dealt with by the king. I will leave for Suzhou later, so I won’t bother you."
Zhang Anshi said politely: "It's already getting late. Your Highness, why don't you set off again tomorrow?"
Zhu Chun shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The matter is urgent and cannot be delayed."
He took Zhang Anshi's arm and said with a sincere expression: "Captain Zhang...you must remember to protect your own safety in whatever you do. The foundation of our Ming Dynasty for all eternity is all in your body. The world will be blessed by you."
It is truly a great blessing for our Zhu family to have such experienced people."
He said it quite emotionally.
Zhang Anshi said angrily: "What kind of talent am I? Your Highness doesn't know. People outside say that I am ignorant and incompetent..."
Zhu Chun laughed, and then said: "When Saint Kong was alive, wasn't he wandering around and being unwelcome everywhere? People who do great things have far-reaching plans and never just focus on the moment, but most of the people in the world are
They only look at the current gains and losses. Such fools do not really have any insights after reading some Four Books and Five Classics. On the contrary, the more they read, they will be too rigid and only learn from their predecessors, and they will not adapt to the past... It is not worth mentioning.
"
The meeting between the two was quite pleasant. Zhang Anshi personally sent Zhu Chun outside the Yamen of the Right Governor's Mansion. Cars and horses were already waiting for Zhu Chun.
Zhu Chun took a deep look at Zhang Anshi at this time, patted Zhang Anshi and said, "You and I should take care of each other."
After that, he got in the car and left.
Zhang Anshi said goodbye to Zhu Chun and couldn't help but sigh.
This prince is different from other clan members, but Zhang Anshi can't tell what the difference is.
At that moment, Zhang Anshi turned back to the office and began to arrange the next work.
The summer tax for the third year has already been levied.
Zhang Anshi paid more attention to this. This summer tax was the key to political achievements.
Although the first two times had shocked the world, to Zhang Anshi, they were just appetizers.
This time Zhang Anshi wants to let the world know the huge power brought by industry and commerce. If we say before, it was just a small effort.
And this year has passed, and the entire Right Governor's Mansion has achieved remarkable results.
This is no longer the driving effect brought about by land distribution, nor is it the result brought about by encouraging industry and commerce.
The results of the construction of several railways and the circulation of large amounts of gold and silver were dire.
At least in preliminary statistical tables, textile, machinery, mining and smelting industries above designated size have almost doubled in growth.
Zhang Anshi has probably seen some numbers, among which Taiping Prefecture has the highest growth rate. However, although the other prefectures are lagging behind, their growth rates are also very fast because of the experience gained from the past.
Especially in smelting, the steel output has quadrupled in one year.
Of course, the reason for this is, on the one hand, the overhaul of the railway, and on the other hand, the previous base number was too small.
But even so, such growth can still be described as terrifying.
As for the other industries that have been created, Zhang Anshi himself cannot even imagine them.
At this time, under the rule of the Right Governor's Mansion, it was like an unreasonable bull, rampaging, with a large influx of people, and merchants frantically expanding production regardless of the consequences.
Those who finally got their salary through this seemed to be full of confidence in the future, and their demand for food, clothing, housing and transportation was also strong.
Of course... if it continues to overheat like this, problems may arise sooner or later in the future.
But this is something that will happen decades in the future. At least for now, what Zhang Anshi has to do is to go crazy and try his best to let this monster grow up. Only in this way can he completely smash those ancient beasts.
The power of people.
After the statistical data came out one after another from the Statistics Department, Gao Xiang felt guilty.
So he came to look for Zhang Anshi and said face to face: "Is there any problem with this data? Governor...many data...seem to be a little distorted."
"Why do you see it?" Zhang Anshi looked at him calmly and said.
Gao Xiang frowned and said: "This is a huge increase. It was already jaw-dropping in the past two years. But compared with this year, it is really nothing!"
Zhang Anshi looked at his expression and smiled: "Does the situation you know in each county match the current statistics?"
Gao Xiang immediately shook his head: "It's not that...it's just..."
The results were so good, or should be said to be too good, that Gao Xiang felt as if he had suffered some karma.
So he smiled bitterly and said: "Let's just say that this ready-made clothing has actually increased seventeen times compared to last year. This... this is really..."
Zhang Anshi said calmly: "Don't worry, this data is just for reference. After comparing the real actual data with the tax, it will naturally be clear."
"That's true." Gao Xiang nodded, and then sighed: "The year before last and the year before last, I was afraid that the rise would be too slow, but this year it was completely unexpected. Instead, I felt that the rise would make Xia Guan
We are all at a loss.”
Zhang Anshi burst out laughing, and then said: "Don't be afraid, what I want is to rise, and I don't care about the other processes. Only when the government rises, can the people under the right governor's government have enough food and clothing!"
After a pause, he looked at Gao Xiang with sharp eyes and said: "Gaofu Yin, don't underestimate the increase in this number. Behind this is the well-being of tens of millions of people."
Gao Xiang immediately put on a serious expression and said: "As for Xia Shui, I will definitely give you some more supervision. Now that there is no real number, I don't feel at ease."
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