Zhou Zheng could hear what Gao Hongtu meant, and he also knew the trouble of this matter. Turning around, he walked forward and said, "Do you think that the household department has the principal to issue new currency?" Or do you not see the chaos and hassle of trading in the market? ”

Daming's currency market can be said to be a mess. Not to mention the so-called treasure money, even the silver is also varied, and it is difficult to trade large amounts without mentioning the fineness. Besides, the copper coins, carrying dozens or hundreds of catties, can be seen everywhere.

This seriously hindered the development of the commodity economy, which continued to be a convenient currency for transactions.

Gao Hongtu followed Zhou Zheng's side and said cautiously: "My lord, there is indeed no silver deposit here in the household department, but after all, Zhou's ticket number is a private business name, and the coin is an important weapon of the country, and if it is handed over to the people, the court is afraid that it will not agree." ”

The current imperial court is basically Zhou Zheng and Zhou Yanru have the final say, and the 'imperial court' that Gao Hongtu said actually refers to Shilin and the people of the world.

If the currency is in the hands of private businessmen, it is terrible, and it will really shake the country's capital!

Zhou Zheng was walking around the household, a few came to greet him, the intention of taking refuge was obvious, Zhou Zheng smiled and nodded, and praised a few words.

Several people left in a hurry, and Gao Hongtu became more and more restrained. He knew that behind Zhou's ticket number was the adult in front of him, but it was a difficult problem.

Zhou Zheng didn't speak again, and walked slowly.

Gao Hongtu thought left and right, pondered and meditated for a long time, and suddenly stepped forward and said in a low voice: "My lord, see if this is feasible." A mint bureau was jointly established by the Ministry of Household and Zhou's Ticket Number, led by Tobe Langzhong, and hosted by Zhou's Ticket Number. In this way, the imperial court will issue new coins, which can stop the mouth of the imperial court and carry out the innovation of adults. ”

"Officials and private offices?"

Zhou Zheng raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at Gao Hongtu, and looked a little surprised.

Gao Hongtu listened to these four words and hurriedly said, "Yes." That's what Xia Guan means. ”

Zhou Zheng looked at him, nodded with a smile, and said, "Your idea is good." However, Lang Zhong of the household department does not sit on duty and does not interfere. ”

The so-called 'official supervision and private management' often becomes 'official management', and in the end the matter is aborted.

Gao Hongtu hesitated and said, "Yes." ”

Zhou Zheng was quite satisfied with Gao Hongtu, continued to walk forward, and said: "At the beginning of this year, the tax silver collected by the household department was directly transported to the Zhou's ticket number, and the Zhou's ticket number gave new currency, and the new currency was used to pay salaries, including customs salaries, military salaries, etc. The Zhou's ticket number will be minted and replaced with the old and new currencies at the same time, and you will be asked to go to the platform if necessary. The Ministry of Household issued a plan to replace all old coins within five years, and banned the circulation of old coins, as well as copper coins. By the way, you can walk around with Sun Chuanting more and learn from the reform of Tianjin Wei, although it cannot be implemented yet, you can prepare and study it first. Regarding the sea ban, the household department should also show an attitude. Grain taxes, commercial taxes, customs duties, salt, tea, iron, water transportation, etc., should also be carefully sorted out......"

Gao Hongtu listened, and suddenly understood that Zhou Zheng had a plan for a long time, and he was going to carry out a big innovation!

Thinking about the recent changes in the court situation, he immediately raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "The lower official obeys the order!" ”

Zhou Zheng was taken aback by his sudden movements, glanced at him, and said with a smile: "Chen Yan probably can't hold on, you will take care of the affairs of the household." ”

Gao Hongtu naturally knew that Chen Yan was frightened and would definitely not come back. Even Zhou Yanru's family was basically in a state of cringe, no longer arrogant and domineering a few days ago, trying to control the ambitions of the courtiers.

"Yes." Gao Hongtu followed behind Zhou Zheng, becoming more and more respectful.

Zhou Zheng paced and said, "What I said is just general and specific, you can discuss it, make specific and detailed plans and arrangements, and show it to me." What do you think about the affairs of the household department? ”

Gao Hongtu responded, and then thought seriously for a moment, and said: "My lord, there are two problems in the household department at present, one is the loss of authority, and the state of half-loss of power inside and outside the capital. Second, there is the issue of money and food. The capital and all parts of the country need a large amount of money and food, and the annual tax is beyond the means, and it is difficult to maintain. ”

Zhou Zheng looked around, thinking in his heart, and said: "If you want to reshape the authority of the imperial court and the six ministries and nine temples, you need to thoroughly rectify and innovate the rule of officials, and I will talk to Yuanfu and the officials about this." As for the money and grain, in the name of the household department, you raise money from the major businesses and gentry in Jiangnan through the Zhou's ticket number, and you set the interest yourself, and the Zhou's ticket number is used as a guarantee, and you will borrow 10 million yuan for emergency purposes first. ”

"Ten million?"

Gao Hongtu trembled when he spoke, and looked at Zhou Zheng's side face in shock.

Even if he is a household servant and is in charge of the treasury, he doesn't dare to think of this 10 million.

Zhou Zheng's expression was flat, and he said, "You just took office, I have to give you a platform." In the next three years, 10 million per year, you will give me a real use, don't be wasted. ”

Gao Hongtu was shocked, hurriedly shook his head, came to his senses, raised his hand, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, my lord, the lower officials will definitely live up to the expectations of adults!" ”

Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "You discuss specific things, I have already greeted everywhere, and you have done it carefully." Shandong, Tianjin Wei, Liaodong officials, who are you optimistic about, even if they are transferred, at least they must be promoted to a higher rank, they are all people who have followed me for many years, and they can't be treated badly. ”

"Yes, the next official will go to Sun Shilang later." Gao Hongtu bowed.

Sun Shilang, Ministry Shilang, Sun Chuanting.

Zhou Zheng was wandering around, and was about to leave the household department, when he suddenly looked at him again and said, "If it's okay, go visit Yuanfu, tell him about your plan, ask him to support him, and come out to talk when necessary." ”

Gao Hongtu was for a while, and then he realized and said, "Yes." The lower officials must ask Yuan Fu for a lot of benefits. ”

Zhou Zheng was very satisfied and said, "Okay, you are busy with yours, I'll go around the city." ”

Gao Hongtu bowed and said, "Xiaguan respectfully sends your lordship." ”

Zhou Zheng stepped out of the household, got into the carriage, and went straight to the east.

Gao Hongtu stood at the door of the door of the household gate, watching Zhou Zheng's carriage drift away, his heart was full of pride, and his excitement was overflowing.

"I, Daming, finally see the hope of ZTE......," Gao Hongtu muttered to himself.

Zhou Zheng's carriage went all the way to the east and came to Dongzhimen.

Ascending the Dongzhi Gate, Zhou Zheng looked to the east.

The name of the guard at Dongzhimen is Zhang Yitan, who came from the original Tianjin Zhongwei, has followed Zhou Zheng for more than ten years, and is now a deputy general.

The other person was tall and majestic, standing beside Zhou Zheng, holding the saber in his right hand, and said with a deep face: "My lord, Li Shangshu has taken Zuo Liangyu, Liu Liangzuo and others to Henan, and there is no threat to Dongzhimen." ”

Zhou Zheng felt the hot breeze, and said with a smile: "Yitan, I heard that you have been slandering lately." ”

Zhang Yitan's face changed slightly, and he immediately knelt down on one knee and said, "The last general will not dare!" ”

Zhou Zheng glanced back at him and said, "Don't be so nervous, you are an old man who has followed me for more than ten years, fighting in the south and the north, and saying some whining words, I can understand." ”