Daming heir

Chapter 160
The calligraphy of Emperor Hongwu of Ming Dynasty?
When Zhan Hui and the others saw the stamps held by the emperor's grandson, they couldn't change their thoughts for a while.

It was Zhu Yuanzhang who was on the side. Hearing Zhu Yunxie's idea, he couldn't help laughing, and then stared at him helplessly.

"You boy, let us write the name of Bingyudong for you earlier. But you have tasted the sweetness, and now let us write these stamps for you?"

The emperor's father had probably agreed with the emperor's grandson's suggestion in his heart.

Zhan Hui, who is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and also in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, immediately said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, the emperor's grandson is quick-witted and has the right way to collect money for the court. It is better to make money for the court instead of taking profits from the people. It is a great kindness for the people of the world to look up to His Majesty's calligraphy."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at his Minister of Rites and hummed, "You are the best flatterer."

Zhan Hui smiled awkwardly, hadn't he already paid for his flattery.

Zhu Yunxi looked reserved, and looked at Zhan Hui and the others with a smile: "Actually, it's not just Grandpa's calligraphy. You all came from Jinshi in the imperial court, and each calligraphy has its own charm. I heard that several ministers are proficient in Danqing.

If the imperial court implements the stamp system, this king thinks, except for Grandpa's calligraphy.Naturally, I would like to ask all of you to join in this matter, to add brushes and ink treasures, and to scatter paintings, so that the literary talents of all the ministers and workers can be displayed in front of the world. "

Oh Yo Yo!
Terrible!

This is a great thing to be honored and to be displayed in front of the world with His Majesty's calligraphy.

For a while, after Zhan Hui and the others considered the risks and benefits of the reorganization of the post station, they became very enthusiastic.

The risk is almost equal to nothing, and under the open source of the court, their literary style and calligraphy can be put together with His Majesty. There are countless scholars in the world who have studied hard for decades. How many people can get such an honor.

This is more face and reputation than the emperor giving them generous rewards.

Zhan Hui, Zhao Mian, Ru Yuan and others immediately bowed and cupped their hands.

"The emperor's grandson is kind and virtuous, and the ministers can be appreciated by the emperor's grandson with their clumsy pen and light ink, but the ministers are afraid, thank you."

The prince, who was basking in the sun, until this time, finally showed a smile on the corner of his mouth, and nodded silently.

Afterwards, he restrained his mind and refocused on the scroll in his hand.

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes in displeasure, and snorted, "Usually, when you have compliments, you refuse to accept them. Now this kid just asks you to work for him, but everyone has started to thank you."

Even Zhao Mian, the Minister of the Household Department, who is usually good at calculating, at this time also cupped his hands joyfully and said: "Your Majesty, I am waiting for the appreciation of the emperor's grandson, and my clumsy pens and spots can be put together with your majesty's calligraphy and circulated among the people of the world." In the meantime, I have waited for these dozens of years of sage articles, and I have never read them in vain. This is the greatest pursuit and honor in my life for my disciples of sages."

Zhan Hui and the others nodded again and again, no matter how they fought against each other in the court in the past, Zhao Mian's explanation at this moment is what they think in their hearts.

What is reading for?
Naturally, it is to become an official, or to serve the world, or to worship the minister and become a marquis.

But it is more for the fame after death, so that one day he can become a sage respected by scholars all over the world.

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled, this group of scholars is always like this, they pay special attention to the invisible and intangible reputation.

He just wanted the court to open up the source, and he didn't mean to respond to this.

Instead, he turned to look at his good grandson.

Zhu Yuanzhang took the school test and said curiously: "My dear grandson, you have brought up the restructuring of the inn. Since these people do not object, then we will allow it."

Just when Zhu Yunxi was about to get up to thank him, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and pressed him down.

Afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang began to ask: "It's just a good grandson, how much do you plan to price this stamp and these checks and deposits?"

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and he had a plan in mind, explaining: "The imperial court must confirm the size of the post stations in advance for the check-in and check-in, and the accommodation in the houses must be divided into three or six grades, and the warehouse storage must also be determined. The lower area. Since it is a benevolent government run by the imperial court, the price is naturally lower than the usual price, so it is considered a benevolent government."

Zhu Yuanzhang agreed with satisfaction: "That's what it means. The imperial court didn't want to compete with the people for profit. If it is convenient for me, the merchants and the people of Ming Dynasty, it doesn't matter if I earn less. Something is better than nothing."

Up to now, when he has not seen with his own eyes what kind of benefits Zhu Yunxi's postal postalization reform will bring, Zhu Yuanzhang still only stays in his mind that this is his good grandson who wants to raise money for his own Longevity Festival.

This is not because of his poor ability and vision.

But because of the limitations of this era, Zhu Yuanzhang was unable to realize the potential energy that the post station could bring.

He turned around and said, "Then how are you going to price this stamp?"

Zhu Yunxi replied again: "Generally, the stamps that are convenient for the common people to send letters, my grandson thinks that the price is only five cents. As for the limited edition calligraphy of grandpa, and the calligraphy paintings of all the ministers, my grandson thinks that the price should be higher."

As he said that, Zhu Yunxi pondered: "My grandson thinks that grandpa's calligraphy stamps are priced at 100 taels, which is not a small price! As for the stamps of your ministers, they range from 50 taels to [-] taels according to your official rank and the number of productions. It's probably possible."

100 taels can only buy such a small stamp?

Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised, and suddenly doubted whether his calligraphy could be sold for such a high price.

Even Zhan Hui and the others hesitated.

"The grandson of the emperor, the price is so high, those merchants and gentry, will they really buy it?"

Zhu Yunxi nodded: "It has been 24 years since I founded the Ming Dynasty. The people have gradually become richer, and the families of merchants and gentry have a lot of money and food. As for the calligraphy stamps of Grandpa and you, there are not many stamps, and they are not made often. They are just for New Year's Day or Made and sold on special days."

"With the holy name of grandpa and the virtuous names of all the ministers, I am afraid that what the court will face is not that it cannot be sold, but that there will be too many buyers..."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help thinking that in the past, he had seen countless commemorative tickets and coins, and he went to the designated place to buy them, but none of them were available.

You can know how enthusiastic the Central Plains people are about this kind of special, commemorative and collectible things.

That's the emperor's old man's calligraphy!Here are the pen and ink paintings of the masters of Chaochubutang!
This is something that ordinary people can touch on a daily basis.

Zhu Yunxi even wondered, once he promotes and sells these things in a few days, after those people buy the old man's calligraphy home, will they do something to enshrine it.

He even thought that once the postalization reform of the post station is completely stabilized, every time a minister of the imperial court takes office, a set of corresponding commemorative stamps will be developed.

Maybe at that time, the bosses in the DPRK and the Central Committee will not compete with each other on how many rewards they have received or whether they have been promoted, but to compare who sells more stamps and whose price is higher.

Not to mention, now that the Ming Dynasty has repeatedly conquered, every time there is a victorious victory, the imperial court can issue commemorative stamps.

This is all money!
Just short of installing nuclear power!

Zhan Hui and the others pondered Zhu Yunxi's explanation, and couldn't help thinking about it.

People like myself are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty, and the people below can't find a way to curry favor with them on weekdays. Now that they have their calligraphy stamps for sale, I'm afraid it's really what the emperor said, as long as they are released , will be snapped up.

Zhu Yuanzhang took the last board: "We agree to this matter, you take the Imperial Academy and the Ministry of Rites to handle this matter."

have to.

The old man must still hold the attitude that whoever proposes the matter, whoever will solve it.

I still have to do things for the Longevity Festival at the moment, and now I have taken on the task of restructuring the post station and promoting stamps.

Zhu Yunxi muttered in his heart, stood up and received the order to thank him.

Then he looked back and looked at him constantly, and finally looked at Xie Jin, a Hanlin scholar who was already panicked.

When Xie Jin shouted in his heart that something was wrong.

Zhu Yunxie had already opened his mouth to roll his name and said: "Bachelor Xie, since you are from the Imperial Academy, I will leave this matter to you. If you want to get the Danqing Mobao of Grandpa and all the officials in the court, you have to take the Hanlin with you." The Academy and the Ministry of Rituals, hurry up and get things done."

They are all future cabinet members, and Zhu Yunxi swore that he made this decision because he wanted to train Xie Jin and the others in advance and put more burden on them.

Xie Jin, who had a bad intuition at first, was still suppressed by the matter after all, lowered his head and gave a wry smile, then raised his head and cupped his hands and said, "I take orders."

On the side, Xia Yuanji, the head of the Ministry of Household Cleaning Department, who has been busy these days, hid aside and couldn't help laughing.

Tell you Xie Jin to brag all day that he is a member of the Imperial Academy, and he only needs to study books and history every day.

The emperor's grandson's Longevity Day is coming soon, if you can't do this, you will have your head chopped off by the emperor's grandson later!

Xie Jin didn't know how his best bad friend was slandering him in his heart, and his eyes suddenly locked on Xia Yuanji who was having fun by the side.

Xia Yuanji's heart skipped a beat, thinking his thoughts had been known by the other party, he quickly calmed down and said in a low voice, "What are you going to do, Brother Gentleman?"

Xie Jin smiled: "The grandson of the emperor left this matter to us, but I remember that the grandson of the emperor left it to brother Wei Zhe last time. Please brother Wei Zhe, please work hard these days. Some, give us the details of the inn in Zhili as soon as possible."

"..." Xia Yuanji, who was still secretly laughing, suddenly showed bitterness.

How did this matter end up involving me, and I actually forgot about it!
And at the other end.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the prototype of the stamp that Zhu Yunxi brought with him full of joy.

He didn't realize at all that he was still despising Zhan Hui and others' emphasis on reputation. At this time, he was already thinking that his calligraphy would one day enter thousands of households in the Ming Dynasty.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "My dear grandson, if the post station is restructured and the business of selling stamps is booming, it will definitely occupy the original duties of the post station in the court. By then, the post station will be full of people. Merchants, if there is a war report submitted, I am afraid there will still be confusion."

Zhu Yunxi changed his mind, and immediately said without thinking: "Increase the manpower of the station over there!"

"Increase the manpower of the station?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned immediately: "So, wouldn't it just increase the cost of the post station?"

(End of this chapter)