Now that his son was fine, Zhu Di was slightly relieved, but at this time he became interested in another thing.
With a straight face, he nodded and said encouragingly: "Deng Jian is a role model, and he will continue to make contributions in the future."
After that, he glanced at Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu and Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui and said: "You two... go out for a while."
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui looked at each other and were shocked. Zhu Gaoxu said: "Father, this is your son's ward..."
"You can't die." Zhu Di said: "What's the use of being in this ward? Get out!"
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui did not dare to argue, so they had no choice but to leave in dismay.
Zhu Di then raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Anshi and said: "Zhang Qing, if I remember correctly, do you think this medicine can make money?"
Zhang Anshi: "..."
As expected, His Majesty is as concerned about making money as he is now.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, I can!"
He answered very firmly.
His affirmation made the light in Zhu Di's eyes brighter and brighter, and Zhu Di said: "Let me hear it."
Then Zhang Anshi said: "When it comes to going to sea and to various vassal towns, malaria is the factor with the highest mortality rate. Because of this, the people are afraid of going to sea, and many people in the vassal towns died of illness, so the population cannot increase.
This is the biggest factor hindering the commerce and development of the feudal town."
After a pause, Zhang Anshi continued: "With this medicine, it means that a large amount of trade has become possible. Taiping Mansion can exchange supplies with various feudal towns. Although the distance is extremely far, as long as there are enough ships, no matter how far it is,
Distance is not a problem. Your Majesty... I plan to set up a customs in Taiping Mansion. All ships entering and leaving the customs will have to pay taxes. Does your Majesty know how high this revenue will be? "
Zhu Di was confused when he listened.
It turned out that it was just a tax. Although the tax must have a lot of money, Zhu Di was a little suspicious about the so-called customs tax. After all, this matter... he felt a bit mysterious.
But Zhang Anshi knew how important this customs tax was, and once large-scale overseas business was encouraged and countless goods were exchanged, this tax would be terrible.
The most important thing is that all the prefectures and counties in the world are unwilling to implement the New Deal, which means that Taiping Prefecture will be the only window in the world to the outside world. All goods that want to trade with the Ming Dynasty have to go through Taiping Prefecture, the only port.
Come in and out.
What is this? This is the hen that lays golden eggs!
Taiping Mansion has also become a distribution center for foreign trade goods from all over the world. For the entire Taiping Mansion, it is equivalent to a new pillar industry.
In addition, overseas goods will inevitably go through the collection and distribution of goods in Taiping Prefecture and hit various prefectures and counties across the country. This will not only attract a large number of people, but also attract funds from all over the world.
This is equivalent to taking the Taiping Prefecture as the leader, supplemented by various vassal states, and even including merchants from Dashi, Tianzhu and other places, directly competing with the eighteen provinces.
And because of the scarcity of Taiping Mansion, various vassals and even many merchants will inevitably become the blood-producing targets of Taiping Mansion under Taiping Mansion's tariffs and other measures. Taiping Mansion will become stronger and stronger and become a behemoth that is nourished.
.
Of course, it is not impossible for all prefectures and counties to open their ports and learn from Taiping Prefecture’s method.
It's just that... it's not enough to just open the port and collect tariffs. Maritime merchants transport goods to your place. What they need is smooth logistics, a sense of security, and even fast transactions.
This also means that you need to build railways, widen canals, and create laws that are more beneficial to merchants, rather than just any gentry or scholar can cut off other people's financial paths. What's more, you also need to attract a large number of people.
Merchants gathered.
Having said that, if you can achieve these three points, it is actually equivalent to the implementation of the New Deal.
Before the New Deal, Taipingfu was the only port in the world.
But if you continue to be stubborn and conservative, you will still be stuck in your ways.
So this steady stream of wealth, countless gold and silver, goods coming in and out, and unimaginable tariffs all fell on the Taiping Mansion.
By that time, it may truly become as rich as any other country, and the entire Taiping Prefecture will surpass the entire eighteen provinces and become a behemoth unprecedented in human history.
Zhu Di obviously didn't realize this, but Zhang Anshi could realize that sea trade led by Taiping Mansion meant sucking blood all over the world.
So Zhang Anshi patiently said: "Your Majesty gave Taiping Mansion to me as a fiefdom. He promised at the beginning that 10% of the tax revenue from Taiping Mansion will belong to me. I have already thought about it. Except for 50% of the newly established customs duties, I will use it for Taiping Mansion."
In addition to the business operation, the remaining 40% is naturally contributed to the internal funds. Although I feel ashamed for the remaining 10%, which is called no reward for no merit, but... after all, this is His Majesty's promise, but I have no choice but to accept it.
Already."
Zhang Anshi said while looking at Zhu Di intently.
Zhang Anshi really didn't dare to touch other taxes. They were the people's support of Taiping Mansion. Although he could extract 10% of them, Zhang Anshi still spent most of them on various construction projects in Taiping Mansion.
Can be taxed...
Zhang Anshi was not going to be polite anymore. He had to take the 10%. Otherwise, wouldn’t the Zhang family’s vassal land be given to them in vain? Zhang Anshi could still beg for food while standing?
At this time, Zhang Anshi deliberately mentioned the matter again, just to ask Zhu Di to express his position. This was not a matter of money, but a matter of attitude.
After Zhu Di heard this, he was straightforward and said directly: "I have promised you a long time ago, why do you ask me now? Don't ask me again in the future!"
Zhang Anshi really wanted to say something refreshing to Your Majesty!
A big stone fell to his heart, that would be really rude.
At that moment, Zhang Anshi was very excited and said with a smile: "As for the other 40%, I will hand over the internal funds on time."
Logically speaking, all taxes in the world should be collected into the national treasury.
However, the Ming Dynasty's treasury did not have an additional item such as customs duties. What's more, Taiping Mansion has nothing to do with the imperial court. It is now the vassal territory of Zhang Anshi, the Wuhu County Prince. Because of this, this sum of money was turned over to the Ming Dynasty.
The money is also very reasonable.
Zhu Di asked: "In addition to tariffs, are there any other benefits?"
After all, Zhu Di was still a little unwilling.
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this alone is very impressive. In addition, there are many businesses. For example, banks and commercial banks will see a lot of growth. Your Majesty... the most important thing right now is
What is important is that boiling more medicine, saving more people, and making the people not afraid of overseas diseases is the foundation. In addition, more weapons must be made and supplied to various vassals. I have thought about it.
Since the failure of the Jiangxi railway, the price of a large amount of steel on the market has plummeted. Now is the time to encourage the manufacture of armor, firearms, ordnance and sell it to various vassals."
Zhu Di felt a little disappointed in his heart. He thought Zhang Anshi was planning to use the medicine to make huge profits.
This is a drug that can determine life or death, and malaria is relatively common. Once infected, it is necessary to spend a lot of money to seek medicine. In this way, it is not difficult to make a lot of money!
But if you think about it carefully, if you use this kind of life-saving medicine to make money, if you are an ordinary businessman, there is nothing wrong with it.
But for the dignified emperor and the prince Zhang Anshi, this money was a bit hot to handle.
Zhu Di is such a smart man, so he naturally understands this. He exhaled a breath and said: "This time, you have made a great contribution. You can just take matters into your own hands in relation to the Taiping Mansion. You don't have to repay me."
Zhu Di paused and then said: "Although the King of Han and the King of Zhao are my legitimate sons, they have been entrusted to outside the territory. Next, if you are negotiating, don't look at my feelings. You can talk about whatever you want, but you can't
It’s cheaper for them.”
This is really the father and son who have settled their scores!
So Zhang Anshi said with a solemn face: "Public is public, private is private. Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will not show mercy."
Zhu Di said: "Hey, what a false alarm."
After that, he stood up and said, "Let's go and have a look with me."
Zhang Anshi said strangely: "Your Majesty wants to visit the two Highnesses? If so, I will just go and invite the two Highnesses to come."
Zhu Di shook his head and said: "Why visit them? Go visit some patients who are coming with you."
After a pause, Zhu Di continued: "These people are all followers of the King of Han and King Zhao. They are trusted people. Such trusted followers must not chill their hearts."
Sighing, he continued: "The same goes for you. The people around you not only need to be treated well so that they can have enough food and clothing, but you also need to always inquire about their sufferings and know what they are thinking and worrying about!
Only in this way can people be willing to go through fire and water for it!"
"If not, what's the point of having hundreds of thousands of guards guarding you all the time when you go out? If there are ten or eight confidants, it's enough to be comprehensive, but if it's just a bluff, the people around you will
No matter how much you have, it is actually a flaw and a hidden danger. If someone is not good for you, you only need to bribe one or two people around you to make you regret it."
Zhang Anshi said humbly: "I would like to obey and accept the instructions."
Zhu Di nodded happily and continued: "These two traitors may not all understand this truth. Even if I tell them, they may not take it to heart. I will go and ask about it, and I will treat it as a solution for these two traitors.
The situation is over."
With that said, Zhu Di took the lead in walking out of the ward with his hands behind his back.
King Zhao and King Han were actually standing far away outside. When they saw Zhu Di coming out, they immediately rushed forward excitedly.
In fact, the two of them are still very weak physically, but they are in good spirits now. People feel refreshed during happy events.
Zhu Gaoxu, King of Han Dynasty, said: "Father, don't worry, my son's illness has been cured..."
Zhu Di said: "Oh, I understand."
With that said, he walked directly to the ward in the distance.
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui saw that Zhu Di was just moving forward without taking a step, so they quickly followed him.
Pushing the door open, there was a room for four people inside, with four sickbeds, a eunuch and three people who looked like guards on the sickbed.
Seeing a man who seemed to be sleeping soundly, Zhu Di stepped forward, probed his forehead, frowned and said: "There is still some low-grade fever, which still needs medicine. There is no need to be stingy here at the medical school. It must be cured no matter what."
The sleepy man heard the sound and reluctantly opened his eyes.
This man was a eunuch, and he was obviously transferred from the Forbidden City to work as a slave for the King of Han and King Zhao. He vaguely recognized Zhu Di, not to mention that His Highness the King of Han and His Highness the King of Zhao were following this man behind, not daring to show off their aura.
So the eunuch suddenly turned pale with fright. He tried his best to support his sick body and hurriedly got up. He muttered: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty... slave... you deserve death, slave..."
The people on the other three beds had obviously recovered a lot, but when they saw a group of people coming in, they were still in shock and at a loss. After hearing the eunuch's words, they immediately shuddered.
But he saw Zhu Di push the eunuch back and lie down, and said gently: "Take good care of yourself. Your name is Cui Ying. I have seen your case. You are not young anymore. You have followed King Zhao all the way."
It’s really not easy to run around here and there, and now that I have this disease again, I need to take good care of myself.”
After hearing this, Cui Ying's eyes suddenly turned red, and she opened her mouth to speak, but was so excited that she couldn't make a sound for a while.
Zhu Di said: "Do you still have family before you enter the palace?"
After calming down her mind, Cui Ying finally said: "This slave is enshrined in Korea. In Korea, there is an old father and an elder brother."
Zhu Di nodded, turned around and said to Yi Shiha: "Remember!"
Yishiha bowed his head and said, "My slave, please remember this."
Zhu Di said: "Send an edict to the King of Korea, asking about the situation of Cui Ying's family when they were young, and teaching them how to take good care of them. Next year, I will order the envoy to go to Korea, and personally visit the Cui family's gate to inquire about their current situation.
"
Yi Shiha said: "My slave, please remember this."
Cui Ying was already in tears, her eyes filled with gratitude.
Zhu Di patted his chest and said, "Stay in bed well."
The three guards had staggered up and were about to salute Zhu Di. Zhu Di said: "There is no need to salute. You are all warriors, and I am also a warrior. I won't go into idle chatter. I want to make good use of my life and make contributions."
The three of them still bowed and kowtowed: "I obey the decree."
After Zhu Di visited all the people who were sick in bed, he sighed: "Go back to the palace."
Only the kings of Han, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, looked at each other with a hint of disappointment.
Father, it seems that he doesn’t like seeing them a little bit!
As soon as Zhu Di's sage left, the two men surrounded Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi said to them with a bitter face: "Okay, your two highnesses, don't talk, don't talk. Originally, our own brothers could say anything behind closed doors, but for some reason, your majesty seemed to treat these two highnesses...
I’m quite complaining. I’ve been told to treat you all equally, but... I’m in such a difficult position. It’s hard to have both loyalty and righteousness. Should I be loyal or show loyalty?”
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui: "..."
When Zhang Anshi returned to the Prince's Mansion, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
But in Chang Shi's Mansion, Chang Shi's Mansion was still brightly lit.
Zhang Anshi saw that there was a light on here, so he went forward, only to see Yu Qian was still wearing clothes, still lying on the desk and writing furiously.
Zhang Anshi coughed.
Yu Qian suddenly raised his head and glanced at Zhang Anshi: "Your Highness."
Zhang Anshi asked: "What are you doing in the middle of the night?"
Yu Qian said: "There are still some letters from His Highness that need to be answered, which will be done soon."
Zhang Anshi frowned: "Didn't you say that you don't need to reply to unnecessary letters? Some people are too lazy to pay attention to them."
Yu Qian said: "Someone comes to write a letter. No matter whether the suggestions in the letter are reasonable or not, if you don't reply, your highness will be disrespectful. Your highness is the king of the county, how can you be disrespectful?"
Zhang Anshi had nothing to say for a moment.
Simply, Zhang Anshi sat down and waited for Yu Qian to finish replying to the letter and put down the pen.
Yu Qian then stood up and saluted Zhang Anshi again.
Zhang Anshi then said: "What do you think of me now?"
Yu Qian said honestly: "It's a mixture of praise and praise."
Zhang Anshi also said honestly: "At least the evaluation is higher than before. But... since you don't like to see me, the matter is handled properly."
Yu Qian said seriously: "Eating the emperor's salary is the only thing to be loyal to the emperor."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said nothing.
After a while, Zhang Anshi asked again: "Do you feel tired of answering these letters and reading various official documents every day?"
Yu Qian said: "Shanghao, everything in the world is always difficult and easy. I am still young, how can I be picky?"
Zhang Anshi said: "I have something to do here. After much thought, it would be better for you to preside over it. I just don't know if you are qualified."
Yu Qian said: "Please give me your instructions, Your Highness."
"Prepare to build customs!"
customs……
Zhang Anshi continued: "You can treat this customs as a tax department. It is used to collect taxes on all goods arriving at the shore. After I have formulated the customs tax rate, you can follow the rules. How about it?
, are you interested?"
Yu Qian said hesitantly: "I am afraid that I will be too young and incompetent for the job."
Zhang Anshi raised his head and looked at Yu Qian: "It doesn't matter whether you are young or not. What matters is that this job deals with countless amounts of money every day. As long as you let go, you can get tens of millions of wealth. So... the person in charge of this matter
, must be law-abiding, honest and upright, and truly be a breeze on both sides.”
Zhang Anshi paused and continued: "It is not easy to have a breeze with two sleeves. There are many so-called Qingliu who say they have a breeze with two sleeves, but in fact they are corrupt and perverting the law. What's more, if it is an errand like the customs, whoever reaches that position will inevitably have countless
In order to make money, people will try their best to win over you. If money is not available, they will give you beautiful women. If this does not work, they may print your articles and make them into beautiful books for you.
You are famous. Can you resist these temptations?"
Yu Qian said: "Since His Highness mentioned this to the lower official, in fact His Highness already has the answer in his heart."
Zhang Anshi laughed after hearing this.
Zhang Anshi feels that Yu Qian is very suitable for this job. This guy is very hard and he is the kind of guy who can't get in. With such a person in charge of the customs, Zhang Anshi can rest assured.
After all, the temptation is too great. If you want to be truly selfless and have your humanity constantly tested, it is a fatal problem for anyone.
Take Zhang Anshi as an example. If Zhang Anshi is put in that position, it will only take three days at most before he can withstand the test.
But Yu Qian is obviously different. He was born to do this.