Chapter 8 Do You Want to Be a Citizen (Ask for Subscription)

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Under the repeated instructions of the young emperor, the meritorious generals were rewarded for their merits, and the Ming army of the five provinces was arranged to form a large encirclement of Shuixi.

These wills will go to the normal level, that is, to the Cabinet, and there will be basically no problems.

Because Zhu Youxiao also mastered some tricks, that is, to communicate with cabinet members in advance.

For example, on the strategy of quelling the rebellion of Hao'an, he conducted careful and serious research and discussion with Sun Chengzong and the officials of the military department. Even the layout strategy in his holy decree has many results of military research.

Of course, Sun Chengzong admired the young emperor's steady strategy, but also expressed concern about the country's finances.

At the same time, two wars against Liaodong and Southwest China can be supported, although it can be supported for the time being. But in the future, according to rough calculations, it may be at least seven or eight million taels of silver a year.

If the time drags on too long, it seems that there is only one way to send more levies. For example, the Liao salary that was suspended in the 48th of Wanli was levied again.

But Zhu Youxiao didn't want to loot from the common people at all, and he didn't think that the more money he spent, the better things would be.

The history of the late Ming Dynasty has proved that the money of the imperial court is not spent, but how much has been implemented, and how many corrupt officials have reached out to share the fertilizer?

Of course, on the basis of rectifying the rule of officials, it is also necessary to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. And open source is even more important, and throttling will not reach the point of saving food and clothing.

Looking at the beautifully framed mirror on the table, the young emperor smiled heartily. This is silver, and it is money!

"Emperor, Wu Dazhang, president of the Tongzhou Chamber of Commerce, was summoned to Jin." Wang Tiqian entered the palace to report.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and summoned Wu Dazhang into the hall.

When Wu Dazhang entered the hall, he knelt down and kowtowed, presenting the sales plan he had written.

Queen's Merchant? Imperial merchants? It's a little interesting, but there's a difference.

"Give a seat." Zhu Youxiao reached out and took the plan book forwarded by the palace people and read it intently.

Wu Dazhang sat down respectfully, hung his head slightly, and was a little apprehensive in his heart, not knowing if the emperor was satisfied.

To be honest, seeing the sample and receiving the task, Wu Dazhang was excited and excited.

Without it, this is obviously another great opportunity. Making money is second, winning the favor and appreciation of Long Live and getting a civil lord is what he is looking forward to the most.

After the Minjue launched it and let Li Dan and Yan Siqi get it first, the imperial court did not issue it indiscriminately, which is rare and precious.

When you don't have money, you want to get rich, and when you get rich, you want to improve your status and fame.

This is not only the case for businessmen, but also for individuals, whose desires or goals in life will continue to change, which can also be called continuous improvement.

Why, how can they just be two pirates, how can they put on a six-grade official uniform and enjoy the courtesy of the imperial court. Wu Dazhang was unconvinced, but he forgot that he had bribed and evaded taxes.

Therefore, after the emperor's envoy explained, Wu Dazhang tried his best to do it well. Summoned the capable people of the Chamber of Commerce, lit the lamp and stayed up all night, and finally formulated the strategy and plan for domestic sales

"Meow!" Xiaobai came in from outside, called out to the emperor as if to say hello, and then jumped on his own cat tree and lazily lay on it.

Zhu Youxiao just glanced at it, and then continued to look at the information in his hand.

It is very detailed, and the points he explained are all included, as well as supplements and improvements. It was quite good to be able to do this in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youxiao gently put down the information, and said with a smile on his chin: "I worked hard, I did a good job." ”

Wu Dazhang hurriedly stood up and bowed, and said, "Long live, if you are not satisfied, the grass people will go back and change it." ”

"Let's do it!" Zhu Youxiao handed the information to the palace people next to him, and said to Wu Dazhang and Yan: "If the envoy does a good job, I will be rewarded." ”

Wu Dazhang was secretly happy in his heart, although he really wanted to get the people's lord, he still bowed down and humbly said: "It is a supreme honor for the grass people to serve Banzai, how dare you ask for another reward?" ”

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Originally, I wanted to give you a civil lord, but since you said so, forget it." ”

Yes?! Wu Dazhang was dumbfounded, unable to react for a while. There's also such a play.,I'm obviously humble.,You really don't give it?

Zhu Youxiao looked at Wu Dazhang like that, pursed the corners of his mouth, and said slowly: "Come to think of it, you still don't know the conditions and standards for the imperial court to give the people, you just think it's a donation of money and materials." Then I'll tell you about it......"

It is true that the people are not only for the money in the merchants' pockets, if it is determined by the amount of money, it will be vulgar, and it does not conform to Zhu Youxiao's deep meaning.

Wenzhi can be knighted, military merits can be knighted, and righteous businessmen can also be knighted. These three will be the incentives that Zhu Youxiao will gradually promulgate and implement.

"What is a righteous businessman is not in the amount of wealth, but in benevolence, righteousness and responsibility."

Zhu Youxiao pressed his hand downward, motioned for Wu Dazhang to sit down, and said in a deep voice: "When the country is in danger and the people are suffering, you can contribute money and effort, without asking for anything in return, and the righteous deeds you do can make people respect immediately. ”

"If you hoard in the face of famine and sit back and watch tens of millions of people starve to death; They even colluded with foreign enemies to betray the interests of the country and the nation in exchange for blood-stained silver. It can be described as madness, even if the family has a lot of money, how can it be worthy of the word righteous businessman? ”

The emperor's suddenly raised voice startled Wu Dazhang, who had just sat down and stood up again and bowed down to listen to the hadith.

Zhu Youxiao seemed to have finished venting the anger in his chest, exhaled a long breath, and continued: "Operate with integrity, think about the source of wealth, and repay the society." This is my definition of righteous business, and you can go back and think about it. ”

"Yes, yes, the grass people remember the hadith, go back and think about it regularly, and never forget it." Wu Dazhang respectfully agreed.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and said, "In just a few words, you may not understand it. Pay attention to the "Daming Tribune" in the past few days, which will be published on it. ”

"The grass people obey." Wu Dazhang paused for a moment, and added: ""Daming Tribune, grass people read every issue, and they always have a sense of epiphany. ”

Isn't it some internal strength cheats, but also an epiphany?

Zhu Youxiao smiled, didn't want to correct it, and said: "Wu Zheng is good, you have a good son, but you have to remember that you are doing business properly, don't miss his future." Well, stand down! ”

Wu Dazhang was awe-inspiring in his heart, knelt on the ground, kowtowed, and retreated.

Zhu Youxiao watched Wu Dazhang withdraw, and with a sweep of his eyes, he found that the cat raised by Concubine Wang Liang had come again at some point.

At this time, the cat was honestly lying on the carpet under the cat tree, and looked up at Xiaobai from time to time.

The cat was white, with only a black patch on its head, like a leaf. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao called it "Ye Hei".

Zhu Youxiao looked at the two cats, one was quiet, the other was missing, and he couldn't help laughing.

Looking at "Ye Hei", Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but nod secretly.

I'll take you, the skin is rough and the flesh is thick, and it's very resistant to beating, and it's shameless to die. With this pickle girl magic skill, you should be able to keep the clouds open and see the moon, I bless you first!

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Shanghai, General Chamber of Maritime Commerce.

Maritime merchants are rich, not bragged, just look at the clubhouse of the general association built here, you can know a thing or two.

In particular, the gold-lettered plaque is the title of the royal pen.

That word, elegant and ethereal, self-sufficient, the painting garden is beautiful and elegant, plain and simple, it was Dong Qichang at that time, and it was not far behind.

Nonsense, that was written by Lao Dong, Zhu Youxiao just stamped a seal on it. But if you call Lao Dong here, you won't dare to admit it if you kill him!

Of course, Master Dong is sensible. There are slight changes in the font style.,I didn't dare to use my true skills.。

At this time, in the conference hall of the General Chamber of Commerce, Li Dan and Yan Siqi, the two presidents and vice presidents, were admiring the treasure mirror on the table with some dazzle.

Several treasure mirrors reflect the sunlight coming in from the window, leaving a lot of light and shadow on the walls of the council hall, adding a bit of splendor and variety.

Wu Zheng drank the tea calmly and calmly, and when he first received the treasure mirror sent by the capital, he was also like Li and Yan's current demeanor.

Yan Siqi swallowed hard, and finally withdrew his gaze, turned to Wu Zheng and said, "Lord Wu, please tell me about the regulations, how much is this treasure worth, how to sell it?" ”

Li Dan sat down slowly, stroked his beard, and looked closely, and found that his hands were trembling slightly.

Wu Zheng smiled, got up and took out another mirror, put it on the table, and said, "Brother Li, Brother Yan, please see, this is a mirror made by Xiyi." This half the size is said to be worth a thousand taels of silver. ”

Li Dan and Yan Siqi showed a look of surprise, and stepped forward to take a closer look, and found that the brightness and clarity of this mirror were much worse than those treasure mirrors.

"So to speak." Yan Siqi stretched out his finger and pointed, with a somewhat incredulous expression, and said, "Then won't this treasure mirror be sold for at least three or five thousand taels of silver?" ”

Wu Zheng smiled without saying a word, returned to his seat, and crossed Erlang's legs.

Li Dan lowered his eyelids and thought about it, and said, "Three or five thousand taels, no problem, maybe it can be sold higher." In this way, the treasure mirror is sold overseas by a certain exclusively, and Lord Wang only says the price. ”

Yes?! Yan Siqi glared, "Sold exclusively by you, when so-and-so is a dead person?" ”

Li Dan squinted at Boss Yan and said disdainfully: "Looking at your appearance just now, it seems that you think that three or five thousand taels of silver is too expensive to sell." ”

Yan Siqi's eyes widened, and he argued forcefully: "What's the matter, I think this price is too cheap, too cheap." ”

Wu Zheng hurriedly interjected and persuaded him, "Don't be impatient, wait for the official to explain the regulations of this sale clearly, and then make a decision." ”

As a luxury item, mirrors sell at a high price and earn more, which is naturally a good thing. But not many people can afford it, which in turn limits the total returns.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao also made tin amalgamation mirrors. It takes a long time, the cost is high, and the price is lower than the silver mirror that is simple and fast to manufacture.

It's just that in this way, the mirrors can be separated into grades and make the audience wider. At the same time, it will also deal a heavy blow to the Venetian mirror industry, which is thousands of miles away.