Zhu Biao suddenly came to his senses, and his cheeks turned red.

Zhu Biao asked: "But how to solve the problem of wear and tear of copper coins." ”

He understands the truth now.

But the problem remains.

Lao Zhu twisted his eyebrows: "It's really tricky." ”

Zhu Bai sighed: "So why has Erchen not advocated minting copper coins all the time, unless he is prepared for the deficit of the imperial court subsidy." ”

In fact, this will happen to gold, silver, copper, and other valuable currencies. Because weight is equal to value.

This is not the case with paper money, which has no value in itself.

Lao Zhu said: "If the loss is allowed, it will be fine when it is in Tianfu." Later, it was expanded to thirteen political secretaries, and this loss became a way for corrupt officials to make a fortune. ”

Zhu Bai arched his hand: "Father Emperor Shengming, isn't that what happened?" ”

In fact, after the tax is paid in silver now, because the official tooth bureau undertakes the task of melting and casting large silver ingots and transporting them, it is not counted as "fire consumption".

Otherwise, it's the same.

However, there are so many copper mines, and it would be a waste if they were only used for utensils and weapons, not for currency.

Lao Zhu rubbed his eyebrows: "So what." Now it's back to what we said at the beginning. This work of minting copper coins can only be undertaken by the official tooth bureau. ”

Zhu Bai said with a bitter face: "Father, do you know that there is such a big loss, and you still want your sons to do such a thankless job." ”

Lao Zhu: "Say, what conditions do you need to be willing to take over the bamboo tube money." ”

Zhu Bai said: "Actually, it's simple, it's good for my father to give my son a copper mine." How much is lost, there is naturally a copper mine to fill it. ”

Not to mention the loss of minting new coins, let's just say that copper coins have been circulating for a long time and must be recycled and recast, which is not a small loss.

If there is no copper mine as a backup, whoever takes it will suffer.

Lao Zhu pursed his lips: Zhu Bai has been staring at our copper, iron, gold and silver salts since a long time ago.

Last time, he was forcibly pressed down by us, and this time it can be regarded as allowing him to find another opportunity.

But if he didn't agree to him, this stinky boy refused to help, and the matter of minting money couldn't be postponed. This is the second time that it has ended without a problem.

If you want to push it in the future, the people will definitely not pay for it.

Lao Zhu hesitated, which made Zhu Bai more and more firm in his heart: Anyway, how much copper and iron did I use to build the Yanling knife for the border generals, didn't I pay out of my own pocket? I want copper mines, but also for the imperial court.

Zhu Biao was also very nervous and entangled, and wanted Zhu Bai to do this, but he was afraid that Lao Zhu would agree.

Even if you give Zhu Bai a few hundred catties of copper a month, it is better than giving him a copper mine directly.

At that time, I don't know what Zhu Bai will do with it.

Now the soldiers in the palace can't satisfy Zhu Bai.

Zhu Bai himself set up a workshop outside from iron ore and copper ore smelting to manufacturing a complete fire gun and a Yanling sword.

If there is a copper mine, and then an iron mine will be taken from Lao Zhu in the future, then it is not as simple as controlling the economy.

Lao Zhu finally said: "No, we will give you a loss of 30% at most." For example, if you want to mint a thousand catties of copper coins, we will give you 1,300 catties of brass. ”

Zhu Bai consulted him about making weapons.

Moreover, whether it is the War Bureau or Zhu Bai's arsenal, every weapon is numbered and registered, and it is well documented where it was finally sent.

for fear of falling into the wrong hands.

To put it mildly, on the battlefield, even if a person dies, you have to take the Yanling knife back, otherwise it will be taken by the enemy, and the increased lethality will not be a little bit.

Zhu Bai frowned: "Don't do it, don't make any money." ”

Lao Zhu was anxious: "This hasn't made a profit yet." Your 300 catties of brass are minted into money and brought to me for silver, and you can exchange it for other goods when you take it out, so why don't you make money. ”

Zhu Bai sighed: "That's fifty percent." You can't always ask your ministers to pay for their own money to buy copper and iron weapons to support the imperial court. All the money that the son earns in a year is spent in it. ”

In fact, he wanted the 12 Red Mansions in Yangzhou and the 14 Qinglou in Yingtian.

But he also knew that he was still young now, and Lao Zhu would definitely not let him touch this.

The last time he went into the Guangzhou Qinglou to listen to a song, he was talked about by Lao Zhu Nian many times.

Zhu Biao was secretly surprised: Zhu Bai actually said about the military workshop by himself, and Lao Zhu was not surprised at all, as if he had known it for a long time.

Lao Zhu snorted: "Didn't you support Lan Yu and your fourth brother?" Don't say it so nicely. Up to forty percent. ”

Zhu Biao suddenly blushed: he thought of Zhu Bai too much.

Being reasonable and supporting Lan Yu is actually supporting him.

After all, Lan Yu is his brother-in-law.

Zhu Bai said: "Those weapons are so difficult to make, so now we can only satisfy the two of them first, and in the future, shouldn't my father give each guard a place?" At least Haiphong, Lord Wu has to match it. Otherwise, the sword is so strong, how can you fight? ”

Zhu Biao bowed his hand to Lao Zhu: "Father, just give the twelfth brother fifty percent of the 'fire consumption'." He is so young, it is really not easy. ”

Lao Zhu sighed at Zhu Bai: "This is your eldest brother helping you intercede." Otherwise......"

Zhu Bai hurriedly saluted Zhu Biao: "Thank you, big brother." It's still my big brother who is generous. ”

Lao Zhu smiled angrily: "Rebel, what do you mean, are we stingy?" ”

Zhu Bai grinned: "Erchen doesn't dare." Father is the most generous. ”

The two fathers and sons exchanged glances in tacit understanding.

They are afraid that Zhu Biao thinks that Lao Zhu is partial to Zhu Bai.

Now that Zhu Biao agrees, it will not be in vain for the two of them to perform this play.

Lao Zhu said to Zhu Biao: "When Lao Twelve said last year that he would open a weapons workshop to develop the Yanling knife, we directly agreed. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that you would tell Liu Bowen. Then Liu Bowen and the gang of officials were crooked, affecting the old twelve to make weapons. Part of the credit for this blue jade victory is that this Yanling knife is easy to use. You heard that, too. We want to strive for two years, so that your twelve brothers will equip all the elite soldiers of the border guards with Yanling swords. ”

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Bai deeply: "Thank you Twelfth Brother." The twelfth brother has done so much for the court and my father and the emperor, but I, the eldest brother, have no idea about it. What a shame. ”

In fact, he also complained a little in his heart that Lao Zhu gave Zhu Bai too much economic rights.

Zhu Bai made a lot of money, which was not good for the court, bad for the people, and not good for the world.

As a result, Zhu Bai earned money, but when he spent it, every cent was spent on what mattered.

It's no wonder that Lao Zhu, who is so cautious and stingy, will rest assured that he will hand over so much business to him.

Zhu Bai hurriedly returned the salute: "Big brother is polite." The eldest brother is eternal, and the younger brother, the idle prince, can be at ease in the future. ”

Zhu Biao said: "The sons also asked their father for permission. ”

Lao Zhu raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter?" Tell me about it. ”

Zhu Biao said: "Erchen wants to go and see the Twelve Brothers' Arsenal. ”

Lao Zhu smiled: "Yes, yes, I should also ask you to take a look." Let your twelfth brother take you later. That place is heavily guarded, and unless you have a letter from us or the old twelve brothers, you can't get in. ”