The bank opened in less than a few days. There was a deposit of up to 200,000 taels of silver. To the surprise of these Dutch executives. On average, every half of the people of Haidu had at least one tael of silver saved.

"Oh God. These Orientals are just too rich. Senior Advisor Atdam's blue eyes were about to bulge as he looked at the calculated figures. Even in Amsterdam, the most prosperous city in the Netherlands. Banks will not accept this horrific number of deposits in a month. And in the most prosperous city in the East. Such a huge amount of storage took only a few days.

He really couldn't understand how these ostensibly not too wealthy Orientals had stored so much silver in their homes. Obviously, the highest monthly salary for these workers is only four taels of silver. They also need food, clothing, shelter and transportation. Need for entertainment. Parents who need to provide for them. Raising their children. Where did all this extra silver come from?

"Strange Orientals." Atdam could not find any reason to explain. He is now a senior advisor to the bank. The monthly salary is ten taels of silver. Frankly. The money was barely enough for his wife and daughter for a month. Although their lives are somewhat luxurious. But he still couldn't figure out how these workers, who were paid less than him a month, managed to squeeze out such savings. It doesn't matter, though. He used his expertise to develop another branch of the bank, money lending.

Deposits are taken only to raise funds from the bank. Lending is the best way for a bank to make a profit. If Atdan wants to continue earning his salary without having to move his family back to the camp. He had to start the money lending business.

July 20 of the third year of the new year. Zhu Jun returned to Haidu. After washing the dust and bathing, he summoned Yang Sidee and Zhou Mubai, two left-behind cabinet scholars, to inquire about the progress of projects such as Haidu Development Zone and banks. These affairs are all in charge of Zhou Mubai. And it's all quite impressive. Therefore, Zhou Mubai naturally added oil and vinegar to say. Banks are also looking for loans from cash-strapped mill owners. The development zone is completely on the right track. Today, Haidu Development Zone has thousands of workshops. It produces a wide variety of daily necessities and industrial products. And it's still snowballing. Every tax collected from the development zone. There were nearly 100,000 taels of silver. Although not than the port tariffs. But there are also a million taels of silver in a year. This is something that is not usually unimaginable. If it is placed in the original Myanmar. The tax cost of the development zone alone is probably more than the entire annual budget of the whole of Myanmar. And that's just the beginning. Zhou Mubai even believed. One day, the tax fee in the development zone will be able to exceed that of Haidu Port. It has become one of the largest sources of tax revenue in Haidu.

Of course, Zhu Jun knows better than Zhou Mubai the strong ability of industry and commerce to make money. encouraged Zhou Mubai, the future half of the old man. Then he set his eyes on Yang Side.

Yang Side will understand. Quietly, he took out a round silver coin from his sleeve. He stepped forward and handed the silver coin to Zhu Jun: "Your Majesty." Your custom silver coin has been ordered to be made by the Ministry of Works. Each piece of silver was made of a tael of silver. In addition, the patterns of gold and copper coins have also been designed by craftsmen. Not in a day. to mint a pattern. ”

Zhu Jun picked up the silver coin and opened it. The obverse of the coin features a coiled silver dragon. On the back is the sun and moon badge representing the Ming Dynasty. Silvery-white throughout. The carving is exquisite. The feel is also very rounded. Zhu Jun nodded: "Not bad." In the future, it will be cast in this pattern. A silver coin is a tael of silver. There are also gold and copper coins that should be styled as much as possible. Both the Mint and the banks should have a department dedicated to the management of the Mint. Yang Aiqing. You were in charge of the military department. Now Mu Aiqing has gone to Yunnan. I'll leave the affairs of the household department to you. ”

Yang Side nodded yes. Licking his lips, he said, "Weichen obeys." ”

The minting of gold, silver and bronze coins was part of Zhu Jun's reform of the currency. It is clear that paper money will not work now. Then Zhu Jun can only learn from the Netherlands. Gold, silver and copper coins that minted hard currency first set a precedent for currency.

"That's right. How's the seaport in Java going? Zhu Jun suddenly remembered these two most important sea trade channels. If it is said that the entire Ming Dynasty is produced by Zhu Jun's materials. Then Haidu is the largest factory in Daming. Java and Malacca are the main ports of the Ming Dynasty. The excellent position of management makes Zhu Jun not pay too much attention to it.

"Go back to the emperor. The seaports of Java have already taken shape. It's just that the project is huge. It will take another two months before it is fully operational. The Javanese Governor is recruiting laborers. Strive to complete the project one day earlier. Zhou Mubai was very sulky. He didn't hear a word about the coinage. The emperor doesn't say it, but it's okay. He and Yang Side worked in the same cabinet. That Yang Side didn't even know a word. The style of the silver coin was done. This made Zhou Mubai very frustrated. Although the matter of coinage should be handled by the household department. His main direction is still the development zone. But he's also a cabinet scholar. I didn't even hear about such an important matter in advance.

"Hmm. The construction period is not slow. Zhu Jun nodded with satisfaction: "Now there is a lot of waste to be done." There are many things that need to be supervised by the cabinet. There are many things that may not be a big deal in the cabinet. But put it on the side. For the people, their livelihood is at stake. I don't want you to do everything properly. But urge the officials below to do a good job. It is also a move that benefits the country and the people. ”

Yang Side nodded thoughtfully. Zhou Mubai took this opportunity and hurriedly praised: "My emperor is wise. ”

Zhu Jun put his eyes on Zhou Mubai again. asked quietly: "Zhou Aiqing." How is Cher at home? This time, the war delayed the wedding. Ahem...... "Zhu Jun didn't know that he would suddenly ask about Xue'er at this time. It's just that Jue's heart is hot. After the crossing. He has no relatives. Now he is about to marry two beautiful wives. Except for an anticipation. Naturally, there is also a family affection. The corner of Zhu Jun's eyes glanced at Yang Side on the side. Coughing slightly embarrassedly: "I will order the Ministry of Rites to elect the auspicious sunrise of the zodiac as soon as possible." Xue'er stayed in Aiqing's mansion. I also have to thank Aiqing for taking care of her. ”

Zhou Mubai heard the family affection in Zhu Jun's voice. Just now because of the unhappiness of the coinage, it was swept away. I can't help but feel a warm heart. hurriedly said: "The emperor is serious. Weichen is Xue'er's uncle. I watched her grow up. It just doesn't need the emperor's orders. Wechen will also do his best to take care of it. ”

Zhu Jun smiled. I just talked about government affairs. Somehow, his voice changed and he talked about private matters again. It seems that the emperor is really inseparable from the family and the country. Home is country. The country is also home. The kingdom cannot be governed. Home can't be ignored. If you ignore it. I'm afraid those ministers will have to roll up their sleeves and be happy to do it for them.

Zhu Jun thought of this. couldn't help but smile weirdly at Yang Side. It's strange to say. If the emperor has no concubine. The ministers are in a hurry. But you have too many concubines. The ministers will rebuke you for being immoral. It was as if these ministers were not employees of the emperor. It's like an uncle riding on your head. The emperor who felt a little bit did not meet the standards of the three emperors and five emperors in his mind. immediately jumped out and blamed. At least in the middle and late Ming Dynasty.

Day 2. Zhu Jun had a good night's sleep for the first time after several days of fatigue. The early dynasty also issued an order to talk about it another day. Wait for him to get up and wash up in good spirits. After breakfast. He summoned Churchill, who was still in prison, to come over.

Churchill apparently did not receive much special care from his guards in prison. The blond hair was unkempt over the top of the head. The face is pale. The clothes were still new. But it's still downcast. According to the little eunuch, when he first brought this guy out. The first thing he did was to go to the street and eat eight large steamed buns. I almost didn't die.

"His Majesty the Great Emperor. Your servants salute you. Churchill bowed in frustration. It's like a child who has been bullied. But he soon laughed: "Great Your Majesty. I have good news for you. ”

Zhu Jun said with a smile: "Is the thunder mercury refined by you?" ”

"Yes. Your Majesty. I distilled it. Although it was an accidental discovery. And this inadvertent discovery cost you half of the gunpowder factory. But I think it's all worth it. "Churchill quickly came out of the shadows of prison. His eyebrows fluttered and he introduced his process of refining thunder mercury.

"Your Majesty. It's an amazing invention. Its appearance will shock the whole world. It was as if Churchill saw honor beckoning to him. The blue eyes were full of longing.

"Yes. This invention will change history. Zhu Jun replied with a smile. It's strange not to shock the world. Within twenty years. This powerful powder will blossom into the flower of sin in all parts of the world. From the Great Qing Dynasty to the South Seas. From the Americas to Europa. The Ming army will rely on this kind of gunpowder that transcends the times to eliminate the enemies who block the national rejuvenation one by one.

Churchill smiled. The melancholy between his eyebrows became melancholy: "We still have a long way to go." Although it is possible to refine thunder mercury. And yellow powder was found. But weapons must be designed to match them to work. ”

Zhu Jun nodded in agreement. Although there is still a long way to go. But the first step gave him confidence in the development of new weapons: "I already have an arrangement. From tomorrow. You will be my tech advisor. Your office point will also be arranged in a mysterious square. Zhu Jun deliberately accentuated the tone of the word mysterious. Then he said, "I will send you a group of very experienced craftsmen. Your expenses will also increase. Rest assured. Sooner or later, new weapons will be developed by you. Your name will be heard all over the world. And forever immortal. Because of what you do. It is something that mankind has not even dared to think about for 5,000 years. ”

Zhu Jun smiled like a big bad wolf. For such young people. What could be more famous than history. Is immortality more attractive? (To be continued.) If you want to know what will happen next. Please lock. More chapters. Support the author. In the tank! )