People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 202 Opening Chinese and French, deliberately finding fault

Zhang Yi smiled, of course he has a solution, in fact the situation of the frontline army rations should be bearable.

When Taiyuan was captured, the emperor would naturally think of a suitable method as the frontline demanded more and more military rations.

This method is exactly the legendary method of opening the middle.

It's normal for Uncle Huang to be a businessman who doesn't understand.

"The method is very simple, it is nothing more than giving the merchants a profit, but passing on the cost of transporting grain!
The imperial court has a problem with transporting grain now, that is, the imperial court itself bears a heavy cost, buying grain, and then sending people to use manpower and material resources to transport it up, because the efficiency is not high, and the loss is serious!
So very difficult!
But pass on this cost, such as passing it on to the merchants, let the merchants transport grain to the court, and the court promises the necessary benefits to the merchants!

Such as Yanyin, such as tea, these are things that the imperial court monopolizes but businessmen crave!
The imperial court exchanged resources for convenience, and this law was called Kaizhong Law! "

Open Chinese law!

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it carefully and was overjoyed. This method seems to be feasible.

"This method is good. If the imperial court really implements this method, I will try my best to get Yanyin...

It's just that the imperial court doesn't know whether it will adopt this method. If so, I will go to the north to make arrangements in advance! "

Zhang Yidao: "Yes, our Daming has many birth defects, the biggest problem is that he can't transport food by sea like the Mongols.

Moreover, the Mongols do not have the northern border problem, but Ming Dynasty is destined to face this problem!
If there is a border trouble, there will be a garrison, and if there is a garrison, a lot of food will be needed!

The food in the north is still not enough for the people to live on. Shouldn't the food be transported from the south?

But how difficult it is to transfer food by land, I think uncle should understand! "

Lao Zhu nodded silently. The transportation of grain and grass is a compulsory course for military strategists. If the grain is transported by water, the cost is naturally low.

But once land transportation is used, the cost of transshipping grain is unimaginable.

People escort food, but they also eat food on the way.

A cart of grain was transported there, and half of the cart may have been eaten on the road.

"But why can merchants save costs compared to the court when transporting grain?"

Mu Ying couldn't understand the logic in the chat between the emperor and Zhang Yi, so she couldn't help asking.

"Because the imperial court uses its own food to supply the frontier army, it is consumed from the stock, while the merchant's food is surplus food beyond the imperial court's control!

First of all, without using the imperial court food, a lot of costs have been saved!

As for the transportation link, merchants, like the imperial court, have to wear out, but they will use the high profits from the price of salt to make up for the shortfall.

It means that they use this loss to buy the imperial court a monopoly on selling salt! "

"Exchanging the monopoly power of the imperial court for merchants to bear this part of the cost is the greatest meaning, because if such things as monopoly power are not traded, it is not easy to realize in the hands of the imperial court!

What's more, opening Chinese law has another hidden meaning!

This land transportation of grain, the problem of wastage must not exist for a long time, if it is really transported from the south of the Yangtze River, no matter how big the grain merchants are, they will not be able to bear this part of the cost!

So after the merchants get the salt guide, they will definitely find ways to reduce costs!
What's the best way?That must be to find food from the north to deliver, but what about the poor and white situation in the north?
Merchants, of course, hope to promote local food production, establish commercial villages in various places, and hoard food!
Now that His Majesty's promotion of the economic development of the north is regarded as a national policy, the opening of China and France will actually promote the economic development of the north indirectly!

It's a win-win, even a triple-win situation..."

Mu Ying understood, and applauded immediately.

The issue of military rations has always been a big problem that plagued Ming Dynasty.

But at this time, in the first year of Hongwu, this problem has not yet developed to an urgent level.

But if you win Taiyuan, you win Shanxi.

The military ration system in the border areas is definitely not supported by the current methods.

After thinking about it carefully, Lao Zhu also felt that this method was good.

A few days ago, Li Shanchang talked to him about this problem, but he didn't expect to solve it after walking around Zhang Yi's place.

Of course, opening China and France is not as simple as what Zhang Yi said. In fact, what the merchants transported was not just food. Currency, tea, horses, fodder, and cotton cloth were all materials that were transported later.

However, Zhang Yi did not exaggerate the contribution of China and France.

This is indeed a good way to benefit the economy and develop the economy in the north. Even because of this method, Shanxi merchants finally rose and became another merchant gang independent of Jiangnan merchants.

This is a good law that has been verified by history, so Zhang Yi can use it as an example!

It's just that it will take a few years before the imperial court implements this law.

Zhang Yi was just talking about this matter.

"This French country benefits the people, you can speak to the court!"

Zhu Yuanzhang tried to induce Zhang Yi, but Zhang Yi was not fooled.

He added:
"Then can I take it to offer advice?"

"Uncle, just take it, anyway, this method will last up to two years, and the court will implement it!

This method is not a new thing, there was a Chinese method in the Song Dynasty, but at that time the court of the Song people did not pay much attention to this method, this method is used in the current situation of Ming Dynasty, but it is also easy to use! "

Zhang Yi didn't mind Lao Zhu using the Chinese method, or even using it for his own benefit.

Positive or negative, this method is beneficial to the world. If you don't want to be exposed, no one will use it.It's better to make yourself cheaper than others!

Up to two years?
Old Zhu was thoughtful, he stood up and said:

"Uncle, I won't treat you badly. I'll send someone to send money later. I'll build this medicine garden first!"

Zhang Yi stood up and sent Zhu Yuanzhang and Mu Ying away.

After getting into the carriage, Old Zhu let out a long breath.

"Young man, you are truly a god!"

Mu Ying took the initiative to open the topic, and Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"You keep this matter secret..."

"Yes, Father!"

The carriage slowly entered the city, and in the downtown area, Lao Zhu asked Muying to get off the carriage!
He asked people to come to a bookstore again.

The bookstore was newly opened, and Zhu Yuanzhang walked in.

The shopkeeper who was settling accounts saw Lao Zhu coming in and hurriedly greeted him.

"Where's the young master?"

"In there!"

Zhu Yuanzhang walked into the inner courtyard of the data. Zhu Biao, who seldom showed up these days, was here.

"How are the Three Kingdoms selling?"

To a certain extent, Zhu Biao has already begun to take over some of the affairs of the school. Recently, he asked Lao Zhu for orders to prepare the bookstore along the way.

From the very beginning, the bookstore became famous with "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Although Lao Zhu didn't go out of the palace very often, the news from the outside was a big hit!
"Father!"

Zhu Biao was figuring something on the table, when he heard Lao Zhu calling him, he raised his head.

"It sold well... this book helped the bookstore earn 1000 taels of silver!"

1000 taels of silver does not seem to be as profitable as Zhang Yi's teaching supplementary books, but teaching supplementary books are just needed in this era. If things like storybooks and novels can be sold for 1000 taels, it is really a big seller.

But when Lao Zhu sells books, he doesn't just want to sell books!
The purpose of establishing this bookstore is to verify what Zhang Yi said.

However, it is not possible to see the effect overnight.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't ask this for the time being, but looked Zhu Biao up and down.

He was a little worried that a child who was only 13 years old would be exposed to such vicissitudes, but Zhu Biao's growth has exceeded his expectations.

Sitting like this in the downtown area of ​​Yingtianfu, father and son, Lao Zhu told him about all the things Zhang Yi had encountered.

Zhu Biao bowed his head in thought, and then gave Zhu Yuanzhang some advice.

"The people in the Ministry of Industry owe a beating! I can't stand up for Zhang Yi, but it doesn't mean I will let them go!
Turn around and have someone go to the Ministry of Industry to check the accounts!By the way, find something for Liu Bowen to do..."

Audit?

In the department of the Ministry of Industry, the minister may be regarded as clean for his political future, but most of the low-level officials are dirty.

Lao Zhu went to the Ministry of Industry to check the accounts, it was aimed at killing people...

Zhu Biao seemed to have seen that the rolling heads fell to the ground.

"Let's go, let someone send money to Zhang Yi tomorrow, let's build the medicine garden first! This kid reminded me that next spring, we should also try to spread Champa rice to the north!

This is due to the cooperation between China and France in the promotion of rice. My Daming's recuperation should be completed a few years earlier! "

The father and son went out together, and disappeared into the busy city under the protection of the guards.

On the second day, someone sent the bank notes to the Taoist temple early in the morning.

Zhang Yi was overjoyed and gladly accepted Lao Zhu's gift.

When he walked out of the Taoist temple, he looked at the land separated from the Taoist temple. His tenants were working in full swing.

Lao Meng is also among them, especially selling his strength.

As soon as Zhang Yi came, everyone stopped what they were doing and called Master.

Although Zhang Yi, the little landlord, has only been in contact with them for a few days, everyone likes this kind little real person.

The little fairy on Longhu Mountain, the living Bodhisattva who is approachable!
The common people don't know the difference between gods and bodhisattvas. They only know that the Taoist priest is kind and generous.

The tenants usually farm, pointing to the bitterness of the grain in the field.

It's not like Zhang Yi came to take over and offered to give them [-]% of the profit, not to mention the profit, let them do these jobs, Zhang Yi is also willing to pay the wages.

This is much better than staying with other landlords. Even if you work for the Tian family, you don't have such a good treatment.

The emperor dared not say whether he was benevolent or not, but the officials in charge of them all had their nostrils turned upside down.

Zhang Yi took a second look at Lao Meng, and he didn't know if he got his promise, or because he ate meat yesterday, his face was a little more rosy.

When Lao Meng saw Zhang Yi, he was especially enthusiastic.

Immediately put down the work in hand and ran over to say hello.

Zhang Yi looked at him, suppressed a smile, and deliberately said with a straight face:

"I'm announcing one thing, the wages in your hands will be settled, and the work in this medicine garden will stop..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lao Meng's expression collapsed instantly.

He pointed to Zhang Yi's medicine garden to find a way out for his family.

But the medicine garden quit, so what can I do!

"Boss, what's the matter?"

"Master, what's the matter?"

"How can you not do it halfway?"

The tenants shouted one after another, it was rare for them to have other income, and now that Zhang Yi suddenly stopped building the medicine garden, it meant that they lost a lot of extra money.

Lao Meng was particularly disappointed, but after he regained his composure, he turned around and said:

"If the master doesn't do it, there must be difficulties for the master, so we don't need to talk about other things!"

Zhang Yi nodded secretly, because of Lao Meng's knowledge, he felt that this person could be used.

He giggled and said:

"Because of the trail, I think, I still don't like the medicine garden made of wood, I'm going to tear it down and start over, and build a better Taoist temple!

If it is a craftsman, I will find someone to do it. As for the folks, if you are free, you can help!

As for the salary, it is naturally based on the market price, and I will not treat you badly! "

When he said this, everyone was stunned first, and then burst into laughter.

"Master Daoist, you are too funny!"

"Master, this surprised us!"

"Little real person, as long as you don't dislike it, we will follow you!"

Zhang Yi didn't talk nonsense, and let Deng Zhongxiu start to settle everyone's wages.

Now that he had taken Lao Zhu's money, Zhang Yi started asking people to find a craftsman.

Take the initiative to help Zhang Yi up and down.

Although he is a farmer, he is quite flexible. With him as a local, he really helped him find a good craftsman.

The price is negotiated, and the materials are prepared.

The expansion of the Taoist temple began in full swing.

One of Zhang Yi's tenants, Ye Zi, came to Zhang Yi's place to earn some extra income during the slack season.

Among them, Lao Meng is the busiest. There is no one to help him in his family, and the farming itself cannot grow others. For Zhang Yi, Lao Meng is almost so busy that his chest is pressed against his back.

He even took the initiative to take over the work of reading materials at night.

With such a busy schedule, he didn't even have time to go home.

Seeing him like this, Mrs. Li could only bring him food later.

Because of this, Zhang Yi got to know Mrs. Li and the cute little Meng Yao.

After a few brief chats, Zhang Yi was very satisfied with Mrs. Li. People who have read the book, communicated and explained some things, after all, they are different from others.

Under the guidance of her mother, Meng Yao is also a person who can read and write.

This surprised Zhang Yi, because he was born in a family like Xu Miaoyun's, and Xie would dislike him even if he could read and read.

For children from families like Lao Meng, especially girls, studying may not be a good thing.

If Li Shi and Lao Meng are still willing to teach their children to read, it can only show one thing, that is, Li Shi's persistence is supported by Lao Meng.

This family has a touch of warmth beyond this era, which is not common for Zhang Yi!
Ten days later, the foundation was laid, and the craftsmen began to build the walls.

Everything is developing in the direction Zhang Yi expects. He doesn't have high requirements for the Taoist Medicine Garden, he only needs to enclose a large area.

Just when Zhang Yi was about to look forward to the completion of his new base.

On Yang Xian's side, despite being proud of the spring breeze, he was also a little irritable.

He is proud because he still has some foundation as a right-hand man after all, and he has indeed attracted a group of people.

Zhedong faction and Huaixi faction were powerful in the central court, but Yang Xian quickly found his base.

Responding to His Majesty's call, he quickly recruited a group of fellow villagers from the north. Although most of these people had been officials in the previous dynasty, they were not valued by the emperor before, but because of this, these people joined him together.

He has some small forces of his own, so he is naturally worthy of joy.

While Yang Xian was proud, there was something that annoyed him recently, that is, Liu Ji seemed to be checking on his subordinates.

Mentioning Liu Ji made him angry.

They took the initiative to approach back then, so they used each other to deal with Li Shanchang.

Speaking of Li Shanchang, Yang Xian remembered what happened to his younger brother a few years ago, and Yang Xian hated him from the heart.

He just offended Liu Ji, so he had to deal with Li Shanchang.

"Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, nothing!"

Just when Yang Xian was upset about Liu Ji, someone told him a piece of news about Zhang Yi.

"Let them deal with it casually, just keep it clean and don't cause trouble for the truth..."

Yang Xian is still very happy to let Zhang Yi do something wrong.

It's just that after being taught by Lao Zhu last time, he also understands that power should not be used indiscriminately.

"Don't worry, my lord, we can definitely do it reasonably..."

The official of the Ministry of Industry got the prime minister's consent and nodded.

"If you do it well, I will remember you!"

After he dismissed the other party casually, he didn't take it seriously.

And the officials who received his order immediately rushed to Qingxin Temple.

At this time, the work is in full swing.

Suddenly a group of officials also broke into the construction site and shouted:

"You troublemakers, what are you doing...?"

(End of this chapter)