Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 366
This Ming Dynasty is unequal, and Zhu Yixi had expected it a long time ago.

But when he heard this number suddenly, he was really shocked.

Two thousand dollars, according to the official exchange rate, is only two taels of silver.

But copper is expensive and silver is cheap in the Jiangnan area, four or five hundred coins can be exchanged for one tael, and the real purchasing power is four taels of silver.

"Hahaha, my lord, don't be surprised. If it weren't for the monthly money, how could these women show their faces?"

The businessman smiled, the person in front of him was indeed a bumpkin, and he was also a bumpkin from other places.

As he said that, he couldn't help introducing: "In Nanjing City, ordinary workers can earn about thirty to fifty yuan a day, and two thousand yuan is not too high for a weaver."

"I'm afraid you don't know. In the south, the land is replaced by mulberry, and the price of food is high."

"Increased knowledge."

Zhu Yixi cupped his hands and chatted for a while before leaving.

The development of the commodity economy has led to an abundance of materials on the market, and has also changed the mode of production.

Large factories and small family workshops coexisted and even supported each other, gradually crushing the government-run manufacturing bureaus.

You know, from the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the official manufacturing bureau has been prevalent in the world until it withered in the middle and late period. Even the court bought more from the people.

However, this kind of capital development has absorbed official nutrition from the beginning, and it is not normal in essence.

They can get up, relying on the support of the local gentry, and similarly, they are exclusive to others.

More importantly, this prosperous market relies mostly on maritime trade.

And those who own ships are also gentry.

Once in the Qing Dynasty, the implementation of the sea ban will inevitably destroy this kind of large-scale collective production, and small workshops will occupy the mainstream.

Daming's capital has been lame from the very beginning, and it will never last long.

Thinking a lot, Zhu Yixi had mixed feelings for a while.

However, in the end he still figured out one thing - the Ming army's salary was a bit low.

In this chaotic world, the army is the foundation of life and livelihood, and eight hundred dollars a month is not enough at this time.

"Money is the foundation of loyalty."

In this declining society, Zhu Yixi was filled with emotion.

Under the strict feudal ethics, it is because of money that the girls can go out of the house?
At this time, he lost his interest and went straight back to the palace.

He only left the palace for three hours.

Just halfway through washing, a eunuch hurried over and reported:
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has reported that a group of North Korean maritime merchants have claimed that they are the envoys of the King of Joseon, and hereby come to see His Majesty."

"North Korea?"

Zhu Yixi changed into a bright yellow robe, pulled the sleeves, a little surprised: "I've only been on the throne for more than [-] days, and the Koreans already know about it?"

He said cautiously: "How about the inspection by the Ministry of Rites? Don't make a joke."

In order to maintain the tribute system of the Ming Dynasty and the stability of the East, the imperial court has always implemented a policy of paying tribute in favor of favors.

For example, the market price of Japanese waist knives is three guan at most, but the Ming Dynasty set the price for Japan at ten guan.

In addition to giving money according to the price, the Ming Dynasty also had "rewards", usually rewarding fine silk and porcelain.At the same time, the envoys did not need to pay a penny for the delicious food and drinks they received along the way in our country, all of which were contracted by the Ming Dynasty.

As a result, many maritime merchants saw the benefits and pretended to be tributes from unknown countries.

It is normal for Zhu Yixi to have doubts about the North Korean envoy.

First, the time to become emperor is too short, and second, this group of people were reformed by maritime merchants, so he couldn't help being suspicious.

"The Ministry of Rites has inspected for a long time, and indeed confirmed the North Korean envoy."

The eunuch said softly.

"See you then!"

Zhu Yixi's expression changed, and he said tiredly.

In the Ministry of Rituals, the young doctor kept talking about the audience etiquette, not daring to say anything about it.

And a few men in North Korean official robes listened carefully without the slightest bit of boredom.

The official robes of North Korea are almost the same as those of the Ming Dynasty. The biggest change is the official hat. The black yarn official hat is gradually separated from the Ming Dynasty, and the yarn hat gradually becomes higher.

Faced with this situation, several officials from the Ministry of Rituals wanted to reprimand them, but it was normal to think that it was a foreign country after all, and it was normal to have some characteristics.

As long as the left lapel is not worn.

I don't know how long it took, the North Korean envoys were so hungry that their chests were pressed against their backs, and an eunuch came in a hurry:

"Your Majesty announces a meeting with the North Korean envoys."

"The foreign minister obeys the order!"

The man in the lead was instantly pleasantly surprised, and hurriedly bowed down.

Immediately, several people walked away quickly.

On the way, the few people kept their eyes on each other, their steps were fast but not chaotic, and they were reasonable and restrained, making the eunuchs on the side nod.

After walking around, several people came to the imperial study room, where the emperor waited leisurely, eating pastries.

"Your Majesty, the North Korean envoy is here!"

"come in!"

Putting down the pastry, Zhu Yixi wiped his mouth and said lightly.

Immediately, a few North Koreans in gray and black official robes walked in. Before they could see their faces clearly, they heard three respectful voices:

"Foreign ministers of North Korea to see His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty!"

The three knelt down and kowtowed.

"Be flat!"

The emperor waved his hand to get them up.

Only then did he see the three of them clearly.

The appearance is the same as that of the Han people, and the official robes are similar, except that the official hat is different, and the hat yarn is raised, just like a chef's hat, which looks very weird.

"Didn't the King of Joseon surrender to Jiannu? Why did he send you here?"

The emperor asked softly, but there was some irony in his words.

His gaze focused on the faces of the three, wanting to know their reactions.

Hearing this, the man in the lead wailed and burst into tears, weeping in official language that was even more standard than the emperor's:
"Your Majesty, Jiannu is arbitrarily arrogant. It is beyond the power of the small state of North Korea. It has no choice but to compromise."

The North Korean envoy's eyes were red, and his voice seemed extremely aggrieved:
"Since the false surrender, everyone in North Korea has been ashamed, and my king deeply hates it.

Especially when they heard about the incident in Beijing, the whole country mourned. The name of the reign of Chongzhen has been used to this day, and the name of Jiannu has never been recognized. "

"Okay, I understand your situation."

Zhu Yixi waved his hand. Of course he knew that North Korea could not defeat the Manchus, especially after the Imjin Japanese Invasion, half of North Korea's population disappeared, and it didn't slow down until the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Counting on them is more realistic than dreaming.

"Your Majesty is wise!" the envoy stopped crying, and quickly kowtowed: "Although our country is in Cao Ying, our heart is in Han."

"Then why did the King of Joseon send you here? Aren't you afraid that Manqing will find out and attack again?"

Zhu Yixi asked with interest.

"Although the Manchu Qing was brutal, it couldn't stop North Korea's heart toward Ming."

After saying something grand, the envoy continued: "When Your Majesty took Nanjing, my lord was overjoyed and sent us to congratulate him."

"Firstly, thinking about resisting the establishment of slaves together, and secondly, it is the friendship of trade and building channels together."

"It's just that the North Korean country is weak and the people are poor, so they can only be implicated secretly."

(End of this chapter)