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Chapter 163 Maritime Chamber of Commerce, bestowed upon the Lord
Pirates, maritime merchants, no matter what your status is, and no matter how rich you are, they have no social status in Daming, and they are not even recognized as members of Daming.

But it was just these two sea merchants who were despised by the government and even treated as criminals.But he received the emperor's autographed letter of pardon, and got the qualification to enter the palace for an audience.

At this time, Li Dan and Yan Siqi were really relieved.Even if an analysis and judgment has been made before, it is not completely absolute after all, and there are certain variables.

Now that he has been called into the palace, it will definitely be fine.

No matter how faint and violent the emperor was, he would not have spent so much trouble tricking people into the palace before killing them.

Of course, Li Dan and Yan Siqi were still anxious.In addition to being excited and excited, he couldn't guess the emperor's mind.

Entering the imperial palace, the two tycoons across the sea were also frightened by the majestic and solemn royal aura, and their demeanor and expression became cautious, even a little trembling.

In the Qianqing palace, Zhu Youxiao looked at the empty ginseng box, just smiled lightly, didn't care, and continued to caress Xiaobai's big head.

"My lord, Miss Bai is a bit weird today!" Zhang Yuer was very puzzled, not knowing how this lady Bai changed her temper and got close to the emperor.
Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said, "You've become stupid, you've become stupid, you're stupid and cute."

Zhang Yuer blinked her big eyes, not quite understanding what this "stupid cuteness" means.

Xiaobai shook his head, raised his tail, and yelled "meow meow" at Zhu Youxiao.

Zhang Yu'er's eyes widened, she understood this body language, it means that Lady Bai wants to play with you, and hopes to have more intimacy.

Don't be too polite at this time, just push it hard!
But Zhu Youxiao didn't quite understand, but he raised his head and looked at the palace man who came in to report.

Zhang Yu'er had no choice but to hug Xiaobai herself, and give the clingy Lady Bai her generous touch.

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In the Song Dynasty, the sea trade was the most developed. Every year, the Municipal Shipping Department collected nearly 200 million guan, which promoted the development of industry and commerce, and urbanization also reached an unprecedented level of development.

In addition to the opening of the sea ban, the Song Dynasty's policy of attracting investment also played a huge role.

In the fourth year of Yongxi in the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty "condemned eight servants in the house to divide them into four outlines, and each of them went to the various countries in Hainan to recruit and offer them. They bought fragrant medicine, rhinoceros teeth, pearls, and borneols; each outline was empty. Edicts are bestowed wherever they go."

The monarchs of the Song Dynasty believed, "Market ships benefit the most. If they are handled properly, the income will be worth millions. Wouldn't it be better for the people? That's why I pay attention to this, and the common people will be less lenient."

Therefore, the Song Dynasty encouraged maritime merchants to attract foreign merchants to come to China for trade.The Song government will also grant official positions to maritime merchants who have made great contributions to overseas investment.

Zhu Youxiao condescended to send envoys to North Korea and Japan, pardoned maritime merchants, and summoned them in person, all for purposes similar to those of the Song Dynasty.

"Free from courtesy." Zhu Youxiao ascended his seat in the main hall, looking at these two legendary figures who left a strong mark in history, he was very moved.

Li Dan was called Jiapitan Li Dan by the European maritime merchants at that time, or "Captain Ming empire", which means the Chinese captain.

Li Dan is not only a business competitor that makes Xiyi a headache, but his subordinates often rob European merchant ships.Especially the Spaniards, because of the tragic experience in Luzon, he hates the most.

However, due to Li Dan's contacts in Fujian, no matter the Dutch or the Portuguese, they often had to rely on him to provide raw silk and other Ming commodities.

As for Yan Siqi, although he is not as powerful as Li Dan now, his achievements in history have earned him the thunderous title of "King of Taiwan".

Zhu Youxiao was silent for a while, while Li Dan and Yan Siqi stood upright, with their heads slightly lowered, feeling their hearts beating violently against their chests.

"Although the two of you are wandering overseas, you are also citizens of Ming Dynasty." Zhu Youxiao finally said slowly, "Now, the imperial court has lifted the sea ban, and all overseas Chinese businessmen have legal status and can be naturalized and settle down."

After a pause, Zhu Youxiao went on to say: "The Shibo Department has introduced new regulations, and you must have read them. Do you have any suggestions for this?"

Li Dan and Yan Siqi exchanged glances, bowed together and said: "Long live the Holy Spirit, grass people and others have no objection."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, and waved his hand to order the palace servants to take the documents to move to Xiudun, and said: "You two don't need to panic, and you don't need to talk about grassroots people. Let's take a look at the regulations I have drawn up, and then worry about it."

"...After the establishment of the Maritime Chamber of Commerce, the imperial court is only responsible for tax collection, supervision, auditing, mediation, and punishing illegal activities according to law.

Maritime merchants formed a group and developed more orderly. In the future, they will also become a force against the Dutch East India Company and even British companies.

At the same time, the Maritime Chamber of Commerce has also been given the power to arrest any sea-going ships that have not "declared the book and plant the flag", and half of the seized goods will be used as a reward.

In other words, the Maritime Chamber can also play a role in preventing smuggling.Originally, they were both merchants and thieves, and anti-smuggling was just a good way for them to make extra money.

In fact, Li Dan and Yan Siqi didn't care too much about the regulations of the Municipal Shipbuilding Department and the charter of the Maritime Chamber of Commerce.

What does it matter if you earn less, an aboveboard identity and the glory of returning to your hometown are the most important.The Lord's reward made them even more wide-eyed.

"Shi Ende, bestow the title of the people" was a policy implemented in the Han Dynasty. In the Western Han Dynasty, it was divided into two types:

The first is to give titles, that is, when the country has a festive event, or a great victory in a battle, the people can be given titles;

The other is the Jue, which is to buy.Or when the government's finances are in trouble, or when it is necessary to use troops internally and externally to raise military expenses, the common people can use donations of money and food in exchange for titles.

Those who have obtained the title of title can obtain feudal titles (high-ranking titles), be exempted from part or all of taxes and corvees, have their sentences commuted, and have priority in taking up official positions, etc.

After the introduction of the system, ordinary people often used buying titles as a means of evading taxation and corvee.

So much so that the imperial court went back on its word, conscripting people with titles to serve for various reasons, or imposing various other burdens.

Since the dukes bought by donating food are not of any benefit, and the common people are not stupid, no one will spend big money anymore.

But everything has advantages and disadvantages, and the same is true for the Duke.

Zhu Youxiao believed that it would be very effective to give ordinary people who have contributed to the country an honorary title and enable them to enjoy certain special courtesy.

Just like Li Dan and Yan Siqi, they are not short of money, but what they lack is an identity, a glorious ancestor who has returned home!

Zhu Youxiao's provisional nominations are divided into three categories: righteousness, diligence, and bravery, each of which is divided into seven levels, which are awarded to merchants, workers, and soldiers who have made meritorious service to the country.That is, the three titles of volunteers, hard workers and warriors.

(End of this chapter)