Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 43 Make money and run out of money

Many concubines in the harem felt uncomfortable, especially Concubine Guo Ning.Originally, she got the news that the emperor would stay in her palace at night.I just heard that Taisun's fleet came back from Nanyang and brought back bird's nest and coral.

Now that it's all right, Concubine Guo Ning, an 'outsider', is naturally not qualified to sleep with her.

She wanted to go to Qianqing Palace, but she was not qualified.On the contrary, the grandson of the emperor, during the two months when the emperor was 'ill', was kept in the Qianqing Palace by the emperor from time to time, and slept directly in the emperor's bedroom.

At this moment, Zhu Xiongying was very proud, and said rather ostentatiously, "Grandfather, this gem is left to Xi'er, I have to add some dowry for her! The matter of the princess mansion is still for my grandson."

Lao Zhu looked at the red coral in front of him with satisfaction, and thought it was very good. He was going to ask the prince to take it back to the East Palace and put it on display.

Lao Zhu doesn't like these things, but he knows that red coral is an auspicious thing, and it is also listed as one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures.

Zhu Biao played with the ruby, and remembered something, "This boat has earned a lot, and it should be rushed into the internal funds. Ying'er, I promise you 3 taels of silver for my father, and you can spend it as you like. The rest of the money is for my father." Take care of it and give it to you when you grow up."

Ok?
New Year's money routine? !

Lao Zhu also nodded with satisfaction at this time, and then said, "Ying'er should also pay attention, it is not a good thing for grandchildren to make money. You build ships and guns, and the shipbuilder already earns a lot, so you don't need so much expenses. Let your father Take care of it for you, you spend a lot of money."

Zhu Xiongying was speechless, and tried to struggle a bit, "Grandpa Huang, I said at the time that the internal funds belong to the grandson."

Zhu Biao said directly, "Your grandfather can still take a fancy to your little silver?! You are young and spend a lot of money. If you don't help me, it will be thrown out soon. In the future, you will spend money to repair the palace. , what can I do if I have no money in my internal funds!"

Old Zhu also said, "It's a waste of money, where did you accept Yan Zhenqing's copybook a while ago?!"

"Father, it was given to my son." Zhu Biao said quickly, so as not to suffer innocent disasters, "It's this kid who doesn't have many good things in his palace, but he likes a few BMWs from the Yumajian Weapons. Other good things collected were either given to Yunxuan or rewarded to Yunxie. Xi'er and Yue'er don't have to worry about getting married without expenses."

Lao Zhu thought for a while, and then said, "Leave a few smaller gems for us, and our concubines in the palace will also give some rewards. For the rest, put them in the warehouse."

Zhu Xiongying immediately said generously, "Grandpa, don't be stingy. My fleet doesn't go back and forth once in three months. Nanyang and Dongpu can gain a lot. Grandson's fleet is increasing, and there are enough new soldiers and weapons. It’s strong enough. My grandson thinks about paying 30 taels of domestic money every year.”

"The small ones are fine, and you keep the rest for yourself." Lao Zhu didn't care, and just said, "Ying'er, it's just that 30 is too little. We didn't impose a sea ban on other people. Let's see that you should pay the money every year." 50 taels, and the rest is up to you to spend."

Zhu Biao followed suit, "50 is less, and the salaries of those sailors are being paid by the imperial court."

Zhu Xiongying was speechless, feeling that she had been blackmailed.

In fact, the current Daming is more accustomed to using copper coins. In fact, the current Daming also has Daming treasure notes.The main reason is that there is not enough copper in Ming Dynasty, so Lao Zhu established the paper currency standard system in the eighth year of Hongwu, set up a treasure banknote promotion department, and established a banknote law.

Lao Zhu has indeed repeatedly ordered that no gold and silver be used for transactions in the market, and only Daming banknotes are allowed.It's just that the circulation of Daming banknotes is not very good, because of the repeated issuance of treasure banknotes.But when the treasure notes were issued, the imperial treasury did not have enough gold or silver, and Lao Zhu was not allowed to exchange the treasure notes for silver or gold.

To put it simply, Daming banknotes can only be withdrawn, but silver can only be withdrawn.

Lao Zhu's current treasury is too short of money, so he sees that Zhu Xiongying's navy is constantly collecting money.Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao had reached a tacit understanding long ago, the money earned by the grandson is their money, and they must get it back, at least half of it.

Eight years before Hongwu, Daming could only produce about 20 taels of silver each year.It's better now, but not much better.

But now, what is stipulated by the Ming Dynasty is that five guan notes are exchanged for one shi of rice, and one tael of silver is exchanged for two shi of rice, so ten guan bills are worth one tael of silver.

Nowadays, a family of five needs about ten taels of silver a year to ensure a good life.

Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao had no reason not to be moved. The grandson's money and son's money were naturally their money.Just leave some money for Zhu Xiongying, children can't have so much money.

In fact, the current Daming is really short of money. Although it has been more than 800 years since the founding of the country, compared with the pre-Yuan period, the land area of ​​Daming is close to 3000 million hectares, which is four times that of the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and the tax collection has reached nearly [-] million. stone.

According to the current tax system of the Ming Dynasty, in the early years of the Ming Dynasty, a mixed tax system in kind and currency was implemented, and the total fiscal revenue of the imperial court was about 500 million taels, which was constantly increasing.

The finances are constantly improving, so now there are many civil and military officials in the imperial court, and there is indeed some extravagance, especially for some nobles.But there are also some frugal ones, such as Royal.

Lao Zhu was still very proud. He felt that his eldest grandson was very similar to him in his bones.

Lao Zhu is very sure of attaching importance to family affection.Basically, he wants to give any good things to his sons and grandsons. Except for his favorite eldest son and grandson, in fact, Lao Zhu treats them all well.

Old Zhu didn't really care about his own food and clothing, even though he was the emperor now.

The same is true for his eldest grandson, who would bring back some good things first.As a result, after turning around, they were basically given away.Either as a gift to the emperor's grandfather, father, or as a reward to younger brothers and sisters, there is nothing in front of me.

Old Zhu loves his grandson, and Zhu Biao loves his son, and sometimes he rewards some things, some utensils that can only be used by the emperor's grandson, or even the utensils used by the emperor and prince, to show his favor.

Fortunately, this 'lawless' grandson of the emperor might be sent out again in a blink of an eye.

When I asked why I didn't keep some good things, I said that they were already so precious that there was no need for utensils to show them.No matter how much persuasion, he said that as the grandson of the emperor, when the country was established in the early Ming Dynasty, one must not show arrogance, extravagance and lust, lest those civil and military nobles follow the example.

Sometimes Lao Zhu couldn't help persuading him, he grew up in bitter water, and his current life is already rich enough in Lao Zhu's opinion.It is also right for the emperor's grandson to enjoy some good things, there is no need to be so simple.

But the grandson of the emperor has another reason. His grandmother has always been diligent and thrifty, and the emperor's grandmother taught him well.
In this way, Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao have no way to persuade them. Isn’t the grandson of the emperor brought up by the queen? The queen’s teachings have cultivated a good grandson!

The emperor's grandson is not only diligent and thrifty, but also dislikes extravagance.The emperor's grandson also values ​​family affection and takes good care of his family members.Moreover, this grandson of the emperor also cares about family affection very much.

Lao Zhu just turned a blind eye to some things. For example, he knew that Yu'er, the former queen's personal maid, was married and had just given birth.

As a result, the emperor's grandson left the palace under the banner of going to Kaiping Palace, and he did go to Kaiping Palace.After turning around, he went to Yu'er's side, and transferred Yu'er's husband-in-law to the Chinese army's governor's mansion Shencewei Baihu, which is the sixth rank.It is estimated that after some experience, the navy will be filled with thousands of households.

Lao Zhu also turned a blind eye to this. Yu'er is the queen's personal maid, and her husband-in-law is also the only son of Lao Zhu's previous personal guard. minister.

Once again preparing to drive away Zhu Xiongying, Lao Zhu remembered one thing, "We have received a report that Lanyu will return to Beijing in a few days. You go to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War, and then you will take Yunxi to go. One after another."

When Zhu Xiongying nodded, Zhu Biao followed up and said, "Although the blue jade is lawless, it is still of great use at the moment. Those who should be beaten should be beaten. Even if he is not honored this time, other meritorious soldiers and soldiers should be honored. "

Zhu Xiongying thought for a while, and then said, "Speaking of which, the boy is also a junior, and when the time comes, the boy will lead the horse for Lan Yu. If Yunxi wants to lead the horse, he will lead the horse for Wang Bi."

Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao were very satisfied with this answer. In such feudal dynasties, for some military generals who have made great achievements, the crown prince and prince lead the horse, that is the supreme honor.

A meritorious minister should still be given the honor and dignity he deserves.

Only this time, Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao also had their own thoughts, wanting to see if Sapphire was too inflated!
(End of this chapter)