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Chapter 676

With the appointment of the Governor of the Nine Frontiers and the order of the Nine Frontiers to be alert, the entire Ming Dynasty, from the frequency sea in the east to Gansu and Ningxia in the west, began to "mobilize" immediately, and the atmosphere of chilling immediately permeated the entire Ming Dynasty. A great battle begins.

Ordinary people are more enthusiastic about the rare governor of the Nine Borders, the battle of thousands of miles, and the topics in the streets and alleys, all of which are beyond imagination.

The dignitaries, on the other hand, were not discussing the Nine Frontiers War, nor were they discussing the prestige of the Nine Frontier Governors. They were more talking about things after the war, such as how to deal with the land in Liaodong, How to enjoy the benefits of this war.

Although they can't participate in this war, and can't give pointers to this war, they all believe that the Ming Dynasty will definitely win this war, and whether they can win or not is not up to them to worry about it. It takes a lot of thought on how to divide the benefits if you win.

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The nobles headed by the British Duke Zhang Weixian gathered together to discuss how to deal with the land in Liaodong.

"Duke, look, what should we do now?" Zhu Chunchen couldn't help asking the British Duke Zhang Weixian first.

"Alas..." Zhang Weixian's eyes, which used to be blind, are now full of helplessness.

"Duke, borrow it. In this world, His Majesty is the only one who has money. If you don't ask His Majesty to borrow money, what else can you do? Is it impossible to buy the land outside the customs for those people in the south? I missed this village. But there is no such store anymore..." Another honorable man couldn't help but said.They came here to discuss, in fact, what they discussed was the purchase of land in Liaodong. This matter became a "foregone conclusion" after the appointment of the Governor of Nine Frontiers. You can go there to pick up cheap.

"Yes! Duke, look at what is said in the mansion newspaper. Sweet potatoes and milk are the best delicacies on the prairie. They are necessary for living at home, marching and fighting... Duke, where there are sweet potatoes, you can raise people." , this land outside the customs is already familiar. If you miss this wave of opportunities, I'm afraid you won't find such a good opportunity again. This time, we must seize the opportunity! Don't miss this time Here's the chance..." Another honorable man simply picked up the mansion newspaper to talk about it, and when Lu Xiangsheng was introduced in the mansion newspaper, he mentioned sweet potatoes and milk.According to the mansion newspaper, sweet potatoes and milk are also one of the military rations for this battle of nine borders and thousands of miles. The meaning revealed from it is already obvious. The emperor has long been prepared for this war, and the chances of winning are quite large. Everyone Hurry up and "place your bets".By the way, it is announced that the land outside the customs is familiar land, which can support people and turn it into money.

"Alas..." The British Duke Zhang Weixian sighed again, quite embarrassed. He has approached the emperor several times about borrowing money, but up to now, the emperor still asks him for interest, and does not guarantee that the nobles will get [-]% profit.He was afraid of losing money, so the matter of borrowing has been delayed, but today, he knows that he is afraid that it will not be able to continue. The wave of people who went to Liaodong to buy land turned to support borrowing money. Of course, when they borrow money, they have to get together. Only when they get together can they bargain with the emperor. Otherwise, if they go to the emperor one by one, they will not be able to get the best interest rate. , and it is easy to annoy the emperor, so they all came to Zhang Weixian and asked Zhang Weixian to speak to the emperor.

"Duke, let's borrow it. Didn't Your Majesty tell you that you are [-]% or [-]% sure? If we miss this time again, we won't be overwhelmed by those people in the south, at least three or four times. Listen to me yesterday. I heard the news that those southerners are also going to ask the emperor to borrow money, if we are a little slower, we are afraid that the money in His Majesty's hand will be borrowed to them, and we will not be able to borrow anything..." Someone hastily said The news came out.

After hearing the news, Zhang Weixian became impatient again.Now the "Southerners" are going north, relying on the powerful silver bullets in their hands, they are already on par with them in terms of momentum. Very, I can't afford to lose face. If I lose to them again in the matter of buying land in Liaodong, I'm afraid they "northern people" will lose face even more.

"Duke, it's already the twelfth lunar month, and it's almost the Chinese New Year. As soon as the new year begins next year, the great war will start. Who knows how this battle will be fought! If it ends in a few days, how can I wait?" I'm going to be caught blind again..." More nobles urged Zhang Weixian, unanimously agreed to borrow money, and unanimously demanded to borrow money as soon as possible.

"Alas..." Zhang Weixian sighed again. Today, he didn't know how many times he sighed like this, but he regretted it very much. You must know that he had asked the emperor to borrow money a long time ago, and relied on the money borrowed by the emperor to do business. Now he doesn't know how much more to earn, but unfortunately, he is still a little timid, regretting, regretting, quite regretting.

"Duke, are you worried that I, Daming, will lose this battle?" Someone saw that Zhang Weixian was still silent, and then talked about this impossible thing that everyone thought was impossible, thinking that Zhang Weixian was worried about it.

"There... why would the Duke of the country worry about this..." Zhang Weixian finally stopped "ah", and finally said something.In fact, the emperor did not hide much information and details from everyone about the war, and not all the ministers were idiots. According to various information, the conclusion is that he will win, otherwise, he would not be so crazy It was discussed to buy land in Liaodong.In the past one or two months, there were quite a lot of people watching this matter. When the Governor of Nine Borders was appointed, in the eyes of everyone, this matter has been completed and the land can be bought.Zhang Weixian naturally believed that the emperor could deal with Donglu. Regarding this, he knew the inside story better than most people, so he naturally knew what he should believe.

"Then what is the Duke worried about? Money is tight in the world today, and only His Majesty still has money. If you don't ask His Majesty to borrow money, I'm afraid no one will be able to borrow it..."

"That's right! Duke, the number of families from the north and the south are all gathered in the capital. The amount of money used in the capital every day is really a frightening figure. We really can't sell our little property. In the eyes of those people Here, it's not worth mentioning, if we don't ask His Majesty to borrow one or two million taels of silver, let's not come out and be ashamed..." Even Xungui bluntly said that he would not borrow if he could not borrow one or two million taels of silver.

Zhang Weixian smacked his lips when he heard this, which is also the reason why he has been sighing and not expressing his opinion. Their noble families are really exhausted, and many people even took out their coffins. How did they meet Liaodong Buyer again? This once-in-a-thousand-year good thing, now that you want money and have no money, you are about to miss the opportunity, so you can only grit your teeth and borrow it. The amount borrowed is not small, one or two million silver, even if Zhang Weixian is No. 200, Also a little guilty, I don't know if my face is that big, this is one or two million taels of silver!In the past, the annual income of the Ming Dynasty was not much more than this, but now he wants to borrow from the emperor, and let the emperor take out the money with one hand..., and he has to ask the emperor to give him a discount and charge less interest. .Zhang Weixian sighed, thinking of the changes in the past two years, Zhang Weixian smacked his lips again.

"Forget it, since you all said so, then my country's Duke will try it reluctantly. Your Majesty said that this is a rare and good opportunity. Let me not miss it. Since Your Majesty has ordered it, it must be profitable. If you want to buy or sell, then let’s put together a coffin and try it out. However, my country’s lord can declare in advance that it’s probably a good loan, but everyone has to prepare the mortgage. What my country’s lord can do is to give everyone a good Interest, let everyone pay a little less money, do you have any problems?..." Zhang Weixian lamented the rapid changes in the current situation in the past two years, so he agreed to everyone's plea. They are noble, but now they are gradually declining. Grouping is often required.

"Don't worry, Duke, I've already prepared it." Zhu Chunchen was the first to say, he was also strongly opposed to borrowing money as a mortgage at the beginning, but now, he really doesn't care so much, but he is the vanguard of borrowing money. Without him, seeing that the fat is about to slip into other people's mouths, why not rush.

"Don't worry, my lord..."

"Don't worry, my lord..."

The nobles all said that there is no problem.

In fact, this is not the first time they have discussed the matter of borrowing money as a mortgage. Before, they disagreed and felt that it was not worthwhile, but now, they are cornered, and they are unanimous in wanting to borrow money. As for the mortgage, they dare not now If you compete with the emperor again, you can only complete the circle according to the emperor's circle.

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After discussing with the nobles, the British prince hurried into the palace, preparing to borrow money from the emperor.

When he arrived at the palace, he was not directly summoned by the emperor. The eunuchs in the palace told him to wait a while, and after asking, he found out that Li Ruolian from the bank had arrived first and was talking to the emperor. Sure enough, those "southerners" were ahead of them, and they were already talking to the emperor. Fortunately, he made an early decision and came in time.

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Snapper.

Yang Reform is meeting with Li Ruolian, and they are talking about borrowing money.

"What the Qing family said is that many people want to borrow money from the bank? Where is it?" Yang Reform asked.

"Returning to Your Majesty, yes, now the capital is talking about buying land in Liaodong. Many people are planning to buy land in a big way. Most of them are from the south, and most of their property and money are in the south. It is also difficult to raise money for a while. People want to borrow some money from the minister to make some turnover, but the amount is too large, and the minister dare not make arbitrary decisions, so please express it clearly." Li Ruolian said.

"Did the Qing family say that most of them are from the south?" Yang Ganga asked. How much money to borrow is not a problem. The reserves are so large that it is not a problem at all to issue banknotes of one or two times. That is to say, Yang Reform can use more than 10 million taels of silver under extreme circumstances. I am really not afraid of him borrowing, I believe there is no one who asks himself to borrow tens of millions of taels.Yang Reform cares more about who borrows money. Yang Reform remembers that the people who borrowed money from him in the past were nobles. "Southerners" have never borrowed money from him. Hearing the news of Southerners borrowing money, Yang Reform is here. He became more energetic, and the remaining worries about the war in the north were completely gone. "Southerners" have borrowed money. If nothing else, "Northern people" will also borrow money. People in the north and south have borrowed money. That is to say, the war in the north has actually been tied to the interests of the north and the south of the Ming Dynasty. Together, with interests tied together, everyone naturally hopes to win the battle of thousands of miles in the north. If they lose, it will be a loss for everyone.Hearing this news, Yang Reform felt that the battle of thousands of miles could be concluded.No matter how powerful the Donglu and the Mongols are, they are not enough to look at in front of a Ming Dynasty that has been inspired by its true strength. One of the reasons why the Ming Dynasty has repeatedly failed against the Donglu and the Mongols is that the Ming Dynasty Big, but can't use the power it should have. The reason is internal fighting and internal friction, the organization is weak, and they don't cooperate with each other. In order to truly exert the power of the Ming Dynasty, a giant who exerted his own power cannot be resisted by a mere [-] people from the East.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, yes, most of the people who are looking for money from the ministers are from the south who come to Beijing to do business and find a way out. Most of them are unable to turn around, or they can't raise enough funds for a while. , a reputable family..." Li Ruolian continued to explain.

"Oh, is that so? You have a head and a face? You have a reputation... Borrowing money is a good thing! How much do they want to borrow?" Yang Reform asked.When it comes to this issue, Yang Reform has just begun to have some energy, which is not as boring as these days.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, among them, there are many who borrow 30 million silver coins, and some who borrow 300 to [-] silver coins. In total, they need to borrow at least [-] million silver coins. This is only for now, and there may be more in the future." , this number is really too big, I dare not be arbitrary..." Li Ruolian replied.

"Oh, two or three million silver coins! That's not too much....OK, you can borrow, but you must strictly abide by the bank's regulations, and you must strictly verify the collateral. You must also strictly treat the interest, and you must not be careless. In addition, send it out It can only be banknotes, not directly to silver, this is the bottom line..." Yang Reform regained some energy and said.

"I obey the order!" Li Ruolian immediately agreed after receiving the emperor's letter of approval.

Encountering such a beautiful event today, Yang Reform feels that the light is much brighter. What he borrowed was just banknotes. In fact, the bank did not take a penny out of his pocket. In fact, after turning a corner, the money went back to the bank , there is nothing more interesting than running a bank, especially a bank with the right to issue currency. This financial leverage is indeed an interesting thing.There is nothing more interesting than opening a bank, issuing banknotes, turning one silver coin into two, and two silver coins into three.

"By the way, Li Qing's family, now that Liaodong is about to be developed, your bank should follow up in time, participate in the development of Liaodong, and provide support in lending. Do you know why you want to support a group of potential and hopeful little people, Pingming House?" Yang Reform thought for a while, then said.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I understand that I think that small people are easier to control, and when they become bigger in the future, their hearts will be more towards His Majesty. They are still different from those big families..." Li Ruolian replied.

"Well, that's pretty much what it means. Banks still need to cultivate some of their own talents. My dynasty has always had the rule of size and size, and this matter is no exception. Don't be lame. In addition, it is also to set an example for the common people in the world. , Liaodong's affairs are also the affairs of the whole world, so that ordinary people can also see hope, you know?" Yang Reform said.

"Return to Your Majesty, I understand." Li Ruolian replied.

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After chatting with Li Ruolian for a while about the bank, Yang Reform let Li Ruolian go. Today's news is indeed the best news. The interior of the Ming Dynasty has finally been integrated for himself. This strength Finally, it was unanimously sent outward.

"Your Majesty, the Lord of the United Kingdom wishes to see you." Wang Chengen reported.

"British Duke? You came very quickly! See you." Yang Reform said with a smile.

"Slave obeys the order!" Wang Chengen promised.

The British Duke entered the warm pavilion and immediately saluted.

"Excuse me, Mr. Guo, please sit down." Yang Reform smiled and motioned.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..." The old British Duke sat down.

"The Duke came to see me, what's the matter?" Yang Reform asked.

"Report to Your Majesty, this minister is here to ask His Majesty." The Duke of England is about to talk about this matter directly. This is not the first time he has mentioned this matter to the emperor. The emperor has no room for concessions, and he can only follow the emperor's circle. Full, other words are useless.

"Oh, if you have anything to do with the Duke, just say it. If I can solve it, I will definitely solve it." Yang Reform said with a smile. Most likely it is for borrowing money. Now that the southerners borrow money, they just wait for him to borrow money.Both the north and the south have borrowed money, and the interests are the same, and the strength of the Ming Dynasty will be brought into play. It is difficult not to win the war of thousands of miles in the north.

"Your Majesty, my minister... I am here to borrow money from Your Majesty..." the British Duke Zhang Weixian said.

"Hehehe, borrowing money? Is the Duke short of money for business?" Yang Reform asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, yes, now everyone is going to buy land in Liaodong, and the money in the hands of the ministers is really short. I want to ask Your Majesty to forgive me and borrow some money..." Zhang Weixian said, his voice became smaller and smaller.

"It's easy to say. I've said it before. When it's time to do business, you have to do it. Don't hesitate. This matter in Liaodong is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't miss it. If the Duke wants to borrow money, there is no problem. There is enough mortgage, it doesn’t matter how much you want to borrow..." Yang Reform said with a smile, after several months of planning for borrowing money, he finally got rid of these nobles, and the interests of the north and the south finally settled Only in harmony.

"Your Majesty, I would like to borrow one or two million taels of silver..." the British Duke whispered.

One or two million silver? 200 million silver coins?Yang Reform was a little taken aback. Unexpectedly, this group of nobles and conservatives were quite bold this time. They borrowed so much money at once. It seems that they were indeed cruel.

"Okay, no problem, just send someone to Li Ruolian for this matter, and I will let him know to release the money. However, the mortgage is absolutely necessary, and the interest is also indispensable. The bank relies on this to make a living..." Yang Reform said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, this minister is fine, the mortgage has already been prepared, but, just..., this..." The British Duke felt a little embarrassed.

"Just say what the Duke has to say." Yang Reform said, this matter has finally come to pass, and it is not in vain that he has set up the game for so long.

"Your Majesty... can the interest be reduced..." the British Duke asked in a low voice.

"Hehehe..." Yang Reform laughed for a while after hearing this. These nobles are indeed timid, conservative, and caressing. Fortunately, I didn't pin my hopes on them all the time, but on those "southerners". I have put in a lot of effort, otherwise, relying on them to handle things so preoccupied, there will be problems.

"Okay, I will accept this matter. However, the interest will not be much less. Otherwise, others should have opinions. This time, the Duke must seize the opportunity. In the future, the bank may gradually standardize. Under the same conditions, I am afraid There will be a fixed interest rate, and the interest rate will be announced, and will not be changed easily..." Yang Reform did not hesitate, in order to make the interests of the Ming Dynasty reach an agreement, and to let the Ming Dynasty learn to speak well, Yang Reform did not worry less , No less effort, now is the first time that the interests of the north and the south of Ming Dynasty have reached an agreement, Yang Reform thinks it is okay to make some concessions, let everyone taste the taste of meat first, and then the bank can gradually strengthen management in the future.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The British Duke immediately smiled and thanked him.I can't help but praise the emperor in my heart, his old face is still very valuable, and the emperor still gives him this old face very much.Of course, I was a little anxious to hear that when the emperor mentioned other people, he was obviously referring to those "southerners".

(End of this chapter)