Chapter seven hundred and thirty fourth: all for profit
Early the next morning, Liu Chengfeng hurried into the palace and waited for a while at the Meridian Gate. A eunuch invited him in. Liu Chengfeng went directly to the Zhengxin Hall by familiar means. It was said that the emperor did not have an early morning court today.
My body must be a little overwhelmed
Okay, thinking of this, Liu Chengfeng felt a little uncomfortable. When he was approaching the Zhengxin Hall, Liu Chengfeng saw Xiao Jing coming towards him. Xiao Jing saw Liu Chengfeng and strolled over with his hands behind his back, with a look of astonishment on his face.
He looked like this and said, "Duke Lian Guo has come to the palace?"
Liu Chengfeng wanted to laugh in his heart. Xiao Jing was a well-liked person in the palace. He went to the palace to see him. He was afraid that the eunuchs would be the first to report him, and then they would inform the emperor. If he didn't know that he had entered the palace, he would
Damn it. This old guy clearly wanted to talk to me. He was going to pass by here, so he deliberately strolled here.
However, Liu Chengfeng didn't point it out. He just smiled and said, "Yes, it's rare to see Eunuch Xiao being so free."
The two of them had been at odds with each other for a long time, but at this time, they seemed to be very warm friends who had not seen each other for many years. Xiao Jing said: "Lian Guogong thinks it is necessary to see the emperor. The imperial doctor is treating the emperor, but it is still too late for Lian Guogong."
It’s a good idea to go there. Let’s take a walk with Mr. Lian Guo.”
Liu Chengfeng didn't object, he just smiled at him and said nothing.
Xiao Jing followed Liu Chengfeng's steps with his hands behind his back. He looked at the palace in front of him and saw the sunshine shining on the glazed tiles. He couldn't help but sigh and said: "Lian Guogong, to be honest, the Za family is staying in the palace."
Over the years, I have become extremely familiar with the people in this palace. To put it bluntly, the smiles and frowns of the people here are very bright in the hearts of the Za family."
However, Liu Chengfeng knew that the people here mentioned by Xiao Jing were not referring to those cats and dogs. Xiao Jing was talking about the only man in this palace, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Liu Chengfeng said lightly: "Really? Congratulations to Eunuch Xiao, there is one thing in the world that is the most popular."
Xiao Jing couldn't help but smile and said: "Please give me some advice from Duke Lian."
Liu Chengfeng said: "Ascaris!"
Xiao Jing's face couldn't help but stiffen, this guy was cursing!
But then, his expression returned to normal. Liu Chengfeng's words were harsh, but he could not explain them. The most popular thing in the world is indeed the roundworm. The roundworm in other people's stomach. If it is the roundworm in the emperor's belly, it will be even more popular.
Xiao Jing couldn't help but sighed and said: "But the Za family has lived for most of their lives. I have known the emperor for more than twenty years. We can't talk about getting along day and night, but we can't see each other when we look up. To put it bluntly, the Za family wants to
Being a roundworm in His Majesty's belly is unavailable. The more the Zajia family wants to see the emperor's thoughts, the less they can see through it. On the contrary, it is Lian Guogong who can understand the emperor's thoughts so accurately. The Zajia family is really ashamed."
If it weren't for the fact that there were no bugs in this era, Liu Chengfeng probably thought that Xiao Jing was trying to trick him. He pursed his lips and smiled and said, "Eunuch Xiao, let's get straight to the point. What do these empty words mean?"
Xiao Jing stopped and his eyes became deep. He said: "The Za family actually just wanted to talk to Lian Guogong. This time Lian Guogong succeeded, and his majesty was really impressive. But then again,
Duke Lian must remember his identity."
Liu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes: "What do you mean, Eunuch Xiao?"
Xiao Jing said: "It doesn't mean anything. I'm just telling you. Although you have grasped the emperor's thoughts, don't forget that the Ming Dynasty cannot survive without the imperial court. You want to compete with the imperial court, even if you can win.
, but in the end there is no doubt that he will be defeated, no matter which emperor can do without
Opening a court, but a royal guard is not something that cannot be given up. The Za family advises Lian Guogong not to be impulsive. Young people can be more frivolous, but don't do things too far. The court will really be in a hurry when the time comes. Lian Guo
If you think the emperor is serious, can he still protect you?"
This sentence seemed to have a serious meaning, but in Liu Chengfeng's view, Xiao Jing was clearly out of his mind. He was not trying to be a peacemaker, but was clearly here to warn Liu Chengfeng. Liu Chengfeng smiled lightly.
Feng Dan Yun Qing said authentically: "Mr. Liu doesn't quite understand what Eunuch Xiao said."
Xiao Jing just licked his lips and said after a long time: "If you understand, it's Lian Guogong's business. If you don't, Lian Guogong can think about it himself."
After he finished speaking, he saw that the Zhengxin Hall was already in front of him, and said: "It's getting late, I'm afraid His Majesty is already waiting inside. Lord Lian, please go and see the saint. Yes, the Zajia family would like to go to the Jubao Trading Company."
I wrote a memorial that since the imperial court is not allowed to supervise it, it is better to let the factory guards supervise it. The cabinet has no objection to this opinion, and the emperor seems to be hesitant. It depends on what Lian Guogong thinks."
After he finished speaking, he ignored Liu Chengfeng and walked away with his hands behind his back. In the past few months, this old guy had to be supported by others to move freely, but now he looks much healthier than before.
Liu Chengfeng did not rush into the Zhengxin Palace. Looking at Xiao Jing's back, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart. After saying so much, Xiao Jing's meaning was already very clear. He was warning Liu Chengfeng that the court was
You won't give up, and the cabinet is not a soft persimmon. If you want to go against the cabinet and the entire court, this is a mantis blocking the car. Even if you win.
Several meetings have not helped, so if you want to live in peace, the only way is to make peace with the matter and win over your allies. If you want Dongchang to mediate for you, then Xiao Jing can help, but he can't do it in vain.
For work, such as this Jubao Trading Company, you have to let Dongchang take a share of the pie and get more or less benefits out of it.
Xiao Jing's motive for doing this is actually very clear. There is less and less oil and water in Dongchang. It can't continue like this. Without oil and water, the morale of the army will be unstable. He must develop some financial resources. He, a eunuch, is not as good as Liu Chengfeng.
When things happen, you can always rely on your whims to open up new ways of making money, so it’s natural for you to make an idea.
On Liu Chengfeng's head, if Liu Chengfeng refuses, he doesn't mind standing firmly with the cabinet and fighting Liu Chengfeng to see the red. This old guy has a good plan, this time the conflict between the cabinet and Jin Yiwei
, not only did he sell well with the cabinet, but now he wants to get some profit from Jin Yiwei, and he wants to get benefits from both sides.
Liu Chengfeng curled his lips and spat at Xiao Jing's back. He didn't want to pay attention to the old man at all. He called an eunuch to report inside before entering the Zhengxin Hall.
Zhu Youtang in the Zhengxin Hall was reclining on the couch taking medicine. When he saw Liu Chengfeng coming, he looked very weak and said: "I knew you would come. Tell me, what is it?"
His tone of voice was a bit sullen, and he added another sentence: "You are newlywed, I heard that you are out every day, and sometimes you go home more often."
Liu Chengfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Wei Chen really can't get away, but he often goes back sometimes. Your Majesty, is Wei Chen here this time to bring money to Your Majesty?"
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but become interested and struggled to get up from the couch. The eunuchs hurriedly helped him. He sat on the couch, looked at Liu Chengfeng and said: "Silver? Could it be that there is something wrong with the trading bank and the Treasure Building?"
Is there a bonus? No, isn’t the bonus given to the palace at the end of the year to replenish the inner treasury?”
Liu Chengfeng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it's not the money, the minister is talking about the bank."
"Bank?" Zhu Youtang suddenly seemed less interested. To be honest, the palace's shares in the bank were not very large. Unlike the commercial bank and Jubao Tower, the shares were only 30%. In addition, the bank's money was originally
I was so nervous that the bonus never came to the palace: "What kind of money does this bank have?"
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said: "It's not a bonus from the bank, let me tell you straight. Now all the deposits at the bank have been loaned out, and the deposits are empty. If there is a run on it by others, it will be completely over.
Nowadays, merchants are flocking to ask for loans, and Wei Chen
I was just thinking, didn’t Your Majesty have a lot of money saved in the inner treasury? I dare not hide it from Your Majesty. The bank is willing to borrow money from the inner treasury in the palace with a monthly interest of three cents. As long as Your Majesty nods, the money from the inner treasury will be transferred.
If you temporarily move to the bank, you can start a business that will make huge profits."
Nowadays, the biggest place for money in the world is the palace's inner treasury. It's not because Zhu Youtang is a miser. He is used to living a hard life. Even if a large amount of gold and silver are sent to the inner treasury every year, except for some that are deported to the national treasury.
, most of it was saved. This money was his old capital, so that he could leave it to his children and grandchildren. Now after listening to Liu Chengfeng’s words, he frowned.
He couldn't help but frown. He had money, and the three-cent interest rate was indeed very tempting. The problem was that he always felt that this kind of thing was not very reliable. The so-called three-cent monthly interest rate actually meant 30% of the interest every year.
Ten thousand taels of silver, and a net profit of three million, this kind of thing is simply fantastic for a person like him. Where in the world can such money make money?
However, the credibility of Liu Chengfeng can be guaranteed. He has never failed to say anything about something that can make money. Zhu Youtang couldn't help but ask: "Is this bank reliable?"
Liu Chengfeng explained the principles behind the operation of the bank, and finally said: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely reliable. The money stored in your majesty's inner treasury is idle anyway. If you take it out, it will not only make a profit, but the bank will also make a lot of money."
In addition, the merchants borrowed money to open workshops and do business. As long as the workshops can operate, their business will get better sooner or later. Now the world has more demand than demand. As long as there are goods, there will be no worries.
The profits from selling the goods are not small, so most merchants can make money. Merchants benefit, but the people also benefit. When these merchants build new workshops or expand the scale of workshops, they inevitably recruit people. People
You have a career, so this matter is beneficial to everyone. Your Majesty, don’t worry, if you really can’t get the real money back, you can just let your Majesty deal with the minor ministers, and there will never be anything wrong.”
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