The bulk commodities of the sea trade are also mainly silk, cotton, porcelain, tea, sugar, etc. in the south, and the north is obviously still too little.

Yan Siqi blinked, in his impression, except for the ginseng of Liaodong, there seemed to be nothing good to look at.

Li Dan pondered for a moment and said: "Selling overseas, I don't think there are many commercial goods in the north." ”

When Wu Dazhang and Shao Hanliang showed a slight look of disappointment, Li Dan continued: "But I think that if you do a fruit business, it should be a way to make money. ”

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and the man outside the door entered the room and placed a large plate of fruit on the table.

"Oranges, sugar cane, guava, ....." Li Dan introduced them one by one: "I came to Beijing in winter and purchased some southern fruits, which have been sent to the palace in batches. Brother Wu and Brother Shao, if you think it is rare and can sell well, then do it. ”

Yan Siqi also opened his mind, and added on the side: "The sea route to Tianjin, the time is short, and the fruit is not perishable. ”

Wu Dazhang and Shao Hanliang glanced at each other, but did not immediately speak.

"Domestic short-distance shipping is also profitable." Li Dan said with a smile: "This is also the meaning of the saint, our maritime general association is planning shipping routes and ships, which can be regarded as a supplement to ocean trade!" ”

Long live the gradual abandonment of Caoyun, Wu Dazhang and Shao Han understood in their conscience, and also thought of the advantages of short-distance shipping.

Shao Hanliang bowed his head slightly and said, "Even so, the commercial goods of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce must also be slowly changed to sea transportation. As for the fruit business, I think it's very good. Not only the north of the south, but also the fruits of the north can also be transported south. ”

Wu Dazhang's big fat hand patted twice on his leg and said, "There are a lot of fruits in Henan, and they are very cheap." Loading and unloading from Tianjin, from the south to the north is not empty, it is a good deal. ”

Yan Siqi glanced at Li Dan and said in his heart: It's still this old guy, short-distance shipping has not officially started, and he has pulled a big customer.

Li Dan raised his eyebrows, smiled and raised his glass: "Thank you for your hospitality, please come to Shanghai when you have time, and let me wait for the friendship of the landlord." ”

Wu Dazhang laughed, raised his glass and said: "I have the idea of setting up a shop and building a warehouse in Shanghai, and I will need the help of the two of you at that time!" ”

Yan Siqi raised his glass and said: "Such a trivial matter, Brother Wu only needs to say a word, it is very easy. ”

The four of them laughed and clinked glasses and drank, and talked about the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce and the meeting in the palace tomorrow.

"The strength of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is not strong." Li Dan opened his mouth and said: "But it is still newly built, and it should not be underestimated over time." This time, the Holy Lord raised them, mainly for the purpose of collecting commercial taxes. ”

Wu Dazhang nodded in agreement and said: "The payment of commercial taxes by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce is supervised by officials stationed in the imperial court, and the joining of members of the Chamber of Commerce is also strictly inspected. If the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is in a hurry to develop, it is inevitable that there will be bad businessmen mixed in. Somehow, they still know what is important. ”

Yan Siqi said: "Everyone does their own business, and we maritime merchants can purchase from the mainland, but we don't have to rely on them. Of course, it would be nice if they were available. ”

"This Tang Mo—" Li Dan turned his wine glass and said thoughtfully, "I should inquire more or get acquainted." ”

Shao Hanliang nodded in agreement and said, "Brother Li doesn't have to worry, if Tang Mo is sensible, he will naturally come to visit us." If we take the initiative to make friends, we will lose the identity of our predecessors. ”

Li Dan smiled and said: "It makes sense, we are seniors, he is a backward, and there is indeed no reason to take the initiative to make friends." ”

Yan Siqi took a sip of wine, and felt very comfortable, so he couldn't help but open his mouth to spit out the smell of wine, and said: "I think that if I meet tomorrow, I may also talk about the Imperial Bank." Remittance, lending and borrowing in other places is also a good thing for businessmen. ”

"By the way, and the deposit." Yan Siqi added: "After reading the articles of association in the newspaper, I feel that it is very convenient. ”

Wu Dazhang nodded and said, "The exchange in different places is really good, it is safe, and it saves the cost of transportation." The interest rate of the loan is also reasonable, much lower than that of the bank. ”

After all, it is the emperor's own industry, and it is covered up by the name of the empire, and several people have this idea, but there is a gap with Zhu Youxiao's meaning.

But they guessed correctly, Zhu Youxiao did take the opportunity of this collective summons to promote the bank's business.

In addition, Zhu Youxiao not only thought of "business", but also hoped that "industry and commerce" would be combined to resettle more landless people, and it would be best to promote the development and growth of the citizen class.

In Zhu Youxiao's view, although the commodity economy of the Ming Dynasty was prosperous, it still had great limitations in commodity production. However, relying on the peasants to weave to help farming and to support farmers with sideline farming, it has always been difficult to become an independent commodity producer.

In other words, independent craftsmen must be vigorously developed in order to promote the accumulation of social wealth and the expansion of commodity production.

But the well-capitalized merchant groups did not have much money to actually invest in the production of commodities on a large scale. A considerable part of the capital turned to buying land, lending usury, or befriending the government for privilege protection.

Therefore, on the one hand, Zhu Youxiao wanted to encourage merchants to open factories and recruit workers, and on the other hand, he also wanted to use the credit of the Imperial Bank to encourage handicraftsmen to expand production.

Moreover, raising the rate of commercial tax is not intended to restrain and restrict the development of the commodity economy.

Cancel the "distribution of purchases" to merchants, exempt banknotes and customs fees for one-time tax payment, and simplify the management of merchants' transportation of goods. As well as the reform of the tax bureau and banknotes in the future, and reduce the exploitation of legitimate businessmen, it is all good for businessmen.

This step-by-step planning, not many people can see through it all. Just like Li Dan, Yan Siqi, Wu Dazhang and others, they just watched one step at a time, and were pushed forward by Zhu Youxiao in the continuous speculation.

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It's not understood, really, it seems to be good!

Zhu Youxiao felt that as an emperor, if he wanted to be qualified, he would not be able to fully understand. That's how it's mysterious, that's what people don't understand.

The main thing is to talk about most of the courtiers below, even if the people around you are forgotten, the people next to the pillow will be even more heart-to-heart.

"Emperor, Concubine Yu likes to eat oranges and dried cherries." Li Chengcheng came in to report: "I also asked the slave to thank God on her behalf." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and refocused on the question book, there are two copies, one is presented by Yuan Shizhen of the Lianghuai Salt Method, and the other is played by Lin Xi of the Liangguang Salt Method, which involves the historical issue "Huaiyue Dispute".

Seeing that Yuan Shizhen's outline law had a remarkable effect, Zhu Youxiao did not study it further. There are also too many things, military, political, and economic, and he has to compile books, so he is so busy that he doesn't have much time.