Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Zhu Gaochi frowned slightly and asked, "How many taels of gold can these two boxes of gold and silver be exchanged for?"

Shen Zhuang's face was filled with joy, and he hurriedly said: "Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, there are 1000 taels of gold and 5000 taels of silver in this box!

After all, it can only be exchanged for 5000 taels of banknotes! "

"How can it be 5000 taels?"

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback.

In the past two years, in order to stabilize the value of treasure banknotes, Zhu Yuanzhang directly ordered that private transactions in gold, silver, and even copper coins were not allowed.

However, in fact, Baobao has been depreciating in value.

And these 1000 taels of gold and 5000 taels of silver can be exchanged for at least 10 taels of treasure banknotes, or even more.

He didn't understand. Could it be that the Shen Zhuang in front of him didn't know how to settle accounts?

Zhu Gaochi grew up in Prince Yan's palace and had no exposure to these.

When he grew up, Guo An became the chief historian of Prince Yan's mansion, and Prince Yan's mansion became richer and richer day by day.

And those who want to give gifts to Zhu Di or pay bribes cannot enter Prince Yan's palace.

Even though they had been to the Yan Kingdom of Goryeo, their status was too high, and the dignitaries of Goryeo could only visit Zhu Gaochi from a distance, and there was no way to express their loyalty to Zhu Gaochi.

Therefore, although Guo An has always wanted to take Zhu Gaochi to see more things.

However, compared to those businessmen, Zhu Gaochi is still very pure.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't understand this kind of straightforward bribery or gift-giving.

However, Ma He and Hou Xian on the side had a strange look in their eyes.

The Shen family is indeed worthy of being the legendary wealthy businessman, and they know how to do things.

However, Guo An and others knew about Zhu Gaochi's temperament, but Shen Zhuang did not.

therefore.

Seeing Zhu Gaochi's face, Shen Zhuang thought that Zhu Gaochi was dissatisfied, so he quickly said with fear on his face: "Yes, the villain is confused, it should be 1 taels of treasure, the villain is confused!"

"you……"

Zhu Gaochi was even more confused and couldn't help but look at Guo An aside.

Is Shen Zhuang losing his mind and going crazy?

Guo An's face turned cold, "Shopkeeper Shen, have you dealt with those corrupt officials too many times?
Is it possible that His Royal Highness would still be interested in your measly little money? "

Shen Zhuang was shocked, reacted instantly, and hurriedly apologized again.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty the Emperor and Grandson, and Guo Changshi, please forgive me. It's just a villain who got mad.

However, according to His Majesty's decree, 1000 taels of gold can be exchanged for 1 taels of banknotes, and 5000 taels of silver can be exchanged for 5000 taels of banknotes, so it can be exchanged for 5000 taels of banknotes! "

Zhu Gaochi suddenly looked at Shen Zhuang with a surprised look on his face. This Shen Zhuang really had too much money and nowhere to use it!

Guo An nodded directly, "In this case, then it will be converted according to 5000 taels of banknotes!"

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan!"

Shen Zhuang quickly thanked him and breathed a sigh of relief.

He finally gave this gift.

Guo An nodded slightly and continued: "Shopkeeper Shen, don't be anxious, because the Chamber of Commerce wants to form a fleet to go to various barbarian countries in Southeast Asia and the West for trade.

Therefore, the fleet must be huge, so that those barbarian countries can see the power of our great kingdom.

His Royal Highness has prepared a hundred large ships, three thousand Yanshan Guards, and five thousand Daming Navy. "

“With such a huge fleet, the Chamber of Commerce’s share will certainly not be cheap.

We used 50 taels of banknotes to buy half of the shares;

The four military honors of Wei Guogong, Cao Guogong, Wu Dinghou, and Changxing Hou also bought half of them with 50 taels of banknotes..."

"..."

Shen Zhuang's eyelids trembled slightly when he heard this, but he still said hurriedly: "Guo Shaozhan, Wei Guogong and other nobles have such high status. The villain Shen family has a low status, so he should be higher!"

"The villain Shen's family offered 70 taels of treasure!"

As he said this, Shen Zhuang's heart was bleeding.

These 70 taels of treasure banknotes are naturally not ordinary 70 taels of paper banknotes, but real gold and silver.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi's eyes widened.

Is the Shen family so rich?

"No need for this!"

Guo An slowly shook his head and said: "The 50 taels of half-money banknotes are decided by His Highness. If you, the Shen family, are serious, you can use your Shen family's advantages to donate dozens of large ships to the chamber of commerce." Can!"

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan, thank you His Royal Highness!"

Shen Zhuang responded quickly.

"However, Guo Shaozhan, His Royal Highness, the Shen family, can you buy a piece of it?"

"One percent?"

Guo An was stunned for a moment, then nodded in response.

"Now only your Shen family is here, and I can be a member of your Shen family!"

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan, thank you His Royal Highness!"

Shen Zhuang's face was full of joy, "This time, our Shen family will donate thirty large ships to the Chamber of Commerce!"

"Great kindness, the Shen family is indeed a good family!"

Guo An also praised with approval.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi also nodded slowly.

Donating thirty large ships to the Chamber of Commerce at one time will certainly greatly reduce the Chamber of Commerce's difficulty in running out of ships.

Not only did he get the understanding and approval of [-]% of the fleet, but also Guo An and Zhu Gaochi.

Even if it takes 100 million taels of real gold and silver and thirty large ships, it is still worth it.

After all, only businessmen who have never had a backer can know how lucky it is for the Shen family to be able to reach His Highness the Crown Prince, or even His Highness the Crown Prince in the future.

Even if they spend another 100 million taels of silver for this, the elders of the Shen family will be very happy and willing.

Seeing Shen Zhuang leaving happily, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but sigh subconsciously.

"Teacher, the Shen family is indeed a wealthy businessman from the south of the Yangtze River. They took out 100 million taels of banknotes, but they kept their expressions so calm!"

Guo An glanced at Zhu Gaochi strangely and said seriously: "Your Highness, don't look down on the wealthy businessmen of the Ming Dynasty like this, especially the world-famous wealthy businessmen like the Shen family!"

Zhu Gaochi said with some confusion: "Teacher misunderstood, I did not look down on them!" Guo An said: "Your Highness, since the Shen family has come to the door with 1000 taels of gold and 5000 taels of silver, the next 90 taels of treasure banknotes must also be It’s paid in gold and silver!”

Zhu Gaochi's eyes widened, "Is the Shen family so rich?"

Guo An said quietly: "As long as they can get close to His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, and let them sell iron, they are willing to do so!"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned and finally reacted.

"What Shen Zhuang did just now was to spend more money to gain access to the East Palace?"

Guo Andao: "Your Highness, do you know about bribery?"

"This……"

Zhu Gaochi's eyes flickered and he said in a hateful voice, "Does Shen Zhuang think that we in the East Palace are corrupt officials?"

On the contrary, Guo An smiled softly and said: "Your Highness, don't be upset, this behavior is very common in officialdom.

Moreover, the Shen family is just a businessman. If they want to buy members of the chamber of commerce, they cannot use ordinary prices, otherwise Wei Guogong and Cao Guogong will not be balanced in their hearts! "

"..."

……

a day later.

Two more merchants came to visit Guo An.

However, after the family heard that the Shen family used gold and silver to buy members of the chamber of commerce, their expressions changed drastically.

After exchanging pleasantries with Guo An, he stood up and left in a hurry.

Only 50 taels of silver can buy half a member?

They are not taken advantage of.

And the second one is Suzhou Liu Family!
Guo Andao said: "50 taels of silver, half a share, and fifteen large ships!"

The head of the Liu family was also very generous. After hearing what Guo An said, he agreed directly.

"Please rest assured, Guo Changshi, I will deliver the 50 taels of silver in three days.

As for the fifteen large-scale ships, there are not so many in the small family, but at most one month, fifteen large-scale ships can be handed over to the Chamber of Commerce! "

"Can!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "Don't worry, Master Liu, all of this will be written into the deed!"

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan!"

Liu Fangming was immediately relieved.

Next, it’s the Wen family from Zhejiang!
There is also a Huang family in Fujian!
These two families also happily asked for half of it.

This is the end.

The entire chamber of commerce is sold out!

After these families signed the deed, they handed over the boxes of gold and silver to Guo An, Zhu Gaochi and others.

There were five hundred boxes of dazzling gold and silver, which made Zhu Gaochi, Ma He and others stunned for a moment.

"Teacher, what should we do with these gold and silver?"

Guo An said quietly: "Send it to the East Palace and register it!"

"Sent to the East Palace?"

Zhu Gaochi reacted immediately and nodded quickly.

"Such a lot of silver should be sent to the palace!"

"Ma He, Hou Xian, you two quickly lead people to load these silver coins into cars and transport them into the palace!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Ma He and Hou Xian responded quickly.

After half an hour.

As wooden boxes were piled one by one into the side hall of the East Palace.

After receiving the news, Zhu Di couldn't help but walked over curiously.

"Chi'er, Guo Qing, why are there so many boxes? What's in them?"

Zhu Gaochi replied: "Dad, these boxes are filled with gold and silver!"

"Gold, silver?"

Zhu Di turned his head and glanced again at the hill-like wooden boxes piled up in the hall, his eyes widening instantly.

"So many wooden boxes filled with gold and silver?"

"Ok!"

Zhu Gaochi nodded slowly.

Zhu Di couldn't help but murmured to himself: "So much? How much gold and silver are there?"

Zhu Gaochi said directly: "Dad, there are 480 five boxes in total, 5 taels of gold and 200 million taels of silver!"

"5 taels of gold?"

Zhu Di's eyes suddenly widened, "There are so many in just a few days, where did you get them?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Dad, these are the money used by merchants to buy members of the chamber of commerce!"

"Buy members of the Chamber of Commerce?"

Zhu Di looked happy.

Then, he reacted and frowned.

"No, the Chamber of Commerce only has 250% members. The maximum is 5 million taels of banknotes and 200 taels of gold is enough! These [-] million taels of silver..."

"How can business in the sea be so profitable? How dare they spend such a huge amount of money for just some people?"

"Thanks to the help of the Shen family for this matter!"

On the side, Guo An began to explain, and at the same time handed the account book in his hand to Zhu Di.

"I see!"

After a while, Zhu Di nodded with great satisfaction.

"Guo Qing is indeed our wise minister. In just a few days, the Chamber of Commerce has been established!"

... (end of this chapter)