Zhu Gaochi frowned slightly and asked, "How many taels of treasure can be exchanged for these two boxes of gold and silver?" ”

Shen Zhuang's face was overjoyed, and he hurriedly said: "Back to His Royal Highness, there are a total of 1,000 taels of gold and 5,000 taels of silver in this box!"

If you calculate it, it can only be exchanged for 15,000 taels of treasure bills! ”

"How can it be fifteen thousand taels?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned.

In the past two years, although Zhu Yuanzhang directly ordered that the people were not allowed to trade gold, silver, and even copper coins in order to stabilize the value of the treasure banknote.

However, in fact, the treasure money has been depreciating.

And this thousand taels of gold, five thousand taels of silver, can be exchanged for at least 100,000 taels of treasure banknotes, or even more.

He didn't understand, didn't this Shen Zhuang Mo in front of him know how to settle accounts?

Zhu Gaochi grew up in the Yanwang Mansion and had never been exposed to these.

When he grew up, Guo An became the governor of Yanwangfu, and Yanwangfu became richer and richer day by day.

And those who want to give gifts to Zhu Di, or some bribes, can't enter the Yanwang Mansion.

Even if he had been to Goryeo Yan before, his identity was too respectful, and those powerful people in Goryeo could only meet Zhu Gaochi from afar, and there was no way to express their loyalty to Zhu Gaochi.

Therefore, although Guo An has always wanted to take Zhu Gaochi to see more things.

However, compared to those businessmen, Zhu Gaochi is still very pure.

This kind of very straightforward bribery or gift-giving, Zhu Gaochi can't understand it at all.

However, Ma He and Hou Xian on the side had a trace of strangeness flashing in their eyes.

The Shen family really deserves to be the legendary giant, and they can do things in the end.

It's just that Guo An and others know Zhu Gaochi's temperament, but Shen Zhuang doesn't know.

Therefore.

Seeing Zhu Gaochi's face, Shen Zhuang thought that Zhu Gaochi was not satisfied, and hurriedly said with a panicked face: "Yes, it's the villain's nonsense, it should be 10,000 taels of treasure money, the villain is confused!" ”

"You ......"

Zhu Gaochi was even more confused, and couldn't help but look at Guo An on the side.

Shen Zhuang lost his mind and went crazy?

Guo An's face turned cold, "Shopkeeper Shen, don't you deal with those corrupt officials too much?"

Could it be that His Royal Highness will still take a fancy to your little silver? ”

Shen Zhuang was startled, reacted instantly, and hurriedly pleaded guilty again.

"I also ask His Royal Highness the Emperor Sun to forgive his sins, Guo Changshi forgives his sins, it is the villain who has lost his mind.

However, according to His Majesty's edict, 1,000 taels of gold can be exchanged for 10,000 taels of treasure notes, and 5,000 taels of silver can be exchanged for 5,000 taels of treasure notes, so they can be exchanged for 15,000 taels of treasure notes! ”

Zhu Gaochi suddenly looked at Shen Zhuang with a surprised face, this Shen Zhuang is really useless with a lot of money!

Guo An nodded directly, "In this way, then it will be calculated according to the fifteen thousand taels of treasure banknotes!" ”

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan!"

Shen Zhuang hurriedly thanked and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

He finally gave this gift.

Guo An nodded slightly, and continued: "Don't worry, Shopkeeper Shen, because the Chamber of Commerce wants to form a fleet, go to various barbarian states in the South and Western Oceans to conduct trade.

Therefore, the fleet must be huge, so that those barbarian states can see the heavenly power of our great tomorrow dynasty.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has prepared a hundred big ships, 3,000 Yan Shanwei, and 5,000 Ming sailors. ”

"With such a large fleet, the chamber of commerce's share will inevitably not be cheap.

We bought half of the money with 500,000 taels of treasure money;

The four martial artists of Wei Guogong, Cao Guogong, Wuding Hou, and Changxing Marquis also bought half of the ...... with 500,000 taels of treasure banknotes."

“……”

Shen Zhuang's eyelids trembled slightly, but he still hurriedly said: "Guo Shaozhan and Wei Guogong and other nobles are all such high-minded people, and the villain Shen family has a low status, so he should be even higher!" ”

"The villain Shen family gave out 700,000 taels of treasure money!"

As he spoke, Shen Zhuang's whole heart was dripping blood.

These 700,000 taels of treasure banknotes are naturally not ordinary 700,000 taels of paper treasure banknotes, but real money.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi's eyes widened.

The Shen family is so rich?

"It doesn't have to be like this!"

Guo An slowly shook his head and said: "Half a component of 500,000 taels of treasure banknotes is a matter set by His Royal Highness, if your Shen family has a heart, you can give full play to the advantages of your Shen family and donate dozens of big ships to the Chamber of Commerce!" ”

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan, thank you His Royal Highness!"

Shen Zhuang hurriedly responded.

"However, Guo Shaozhan, His Royal Highness the Emperor and Sun, can the villain Shen family buy a component?"

"Ichisei?"

Guo An was stunned for a moment, and then nodded in response.

"Now only your Shen family is here, and you can be licensed to sell a part of your Shen family!"

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan, thank you His Royal Highness!"

Shen Zhuang's face was full of joy, "This time, my Shen family will donate another thirty big ships to the Chamber of Commerce!" ”

"Great goodness, the Shen family is indeed a good family!"

Guo An also praised with a face full of approval.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi also nodded slowly.

Donating 30 large ships to the Chamber of Commerce at a time will inevitably greatly reduce the difficulty of the Chamber of Commerce in having fewer ships.

not only got the members of the fleet, but also got the understanding and praise of Guo An and Zhu Gaochi.

Even if it is a million taels of real money and silver, and thirty ships of the sea, it is worth it.

After all, only businessmen who have never had a backer know how lucky it is for the Shen family to be able to climb to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the future.

Even if it was to spend an extra million taels of silver for this, the elders of the Shen family would be very happy and willing.

And watching Shen Zhuang leave happily, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but subconsciously sigh.

"Teacher, the Shen family really deserves to be a giant in the south of the Yangtze River, and they took out a million taels of treasure money, and they all didn't change their face like this!"

Guo An glanced at Zhu Gaochi strangely, and said seriously: "Your Highness, don't want to despise the rich businessmen and giants of the Ming Dynasty like this, especially the world-famous giants like the Shen family!" ”

Zhu Gaochi was a little puzzled and said: "The teacher misunderstood, I didn't look down on them!" ”

Guo An said: "Your Highness, since the Shen family has already brought 1,000 taels of gold and 5,000 taels of silver to the door, the next 900,000 taels of treasure money must also be paid for with gold and silver!" ”

Zhu Gaochi stared directly at the round eyes, "The Shen family is so rich?" ”

Guo An said lightly: "As long as they can attach to His Royal Highness the Prince, the Prince of the Ming Dynasty, and let them smash the pot and sell iron, they are all willing!" ”

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, and finally reacted.

"Shen Zhuang's move just now was to spend more money and climb to the East Palace?"

Guo An said: "Your Highness, do you know about bribery?" ”

"This ......"

Zhu Gaochi's eyes flickered, and he said hatefully: "Shen Zhuang has treated our East Palace as a corrupt official?" ”

Guo An smiled lightly and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, this move is very common in officialdom."

Moreover, the Shen family is just a businessman, and if they want to buy a member of the Chamber of Commerce, they can't use ordinary prices, otherwise Wei Guogong and Cao Guogong will not be balanced in their hearts! ”

“……”

……

A day later.

Two more businessmen came to visit Guo An.

However, after hearing that the Shen family used gold and silver to buy the chamber of commerce, their faces changed greatly.

exchanged a few words with Guo An, then got up and hurriedly said goodbye and left.

500,000 taels of silver to buy half a component?

They're not wronged.

And the second one, Suzhou Liujia!

Guo An said: "500,000 taels of silver, half a component, and fifteen big ships!" ”

And the head of the Liu family was also very bold, and after listening to Guo An's words, he agreed directly.

"Please also rest assured that the villain will send the 500,000 taels of silver three days later.

As for the fifteen big sea ships, there are not so many in the villain's house, but at most one month, they can be handed over to the Chamber of Commerce fifteen big sea ships! ”

"Yes!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "Don't worry, the head of the Liu family, these must be written into the deed!" ”

"Thank you Guo Shaozhan!"

Liu Fangming was immediately relieved.

Next, there is a Wen family in Zhejiang!

There is also a Huang family in Fujian!

These two are also very happy to ask for half of it.

So far.

The entire Chamber of Commerce is sold out!

When these companies signed the deed, they handed over the boxes of gold and silver to Guo An, Zhu Gaochi and others.

There were 500 boxes of dazzling gold and silver, which made Zhu Gaochi, Ma He and the others a little stunned for a while.

"Teacher, what should we do with all this gold and silver?"

Guo An said lightly: "Send it to the East Palace and register it!" ”

"Sent to the East Palace?"

Zhu Gaochi immediately reacted and nodded hurriedly.

"So many silver taels, it should be sent to the palace!"

"Ma He, Hou Xian, you two quickly take someone to load these silver taels into the car and transport them into the palace!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Ma He and Hou Xian hurriedly responded.

Half an hour later.

With the wooden boxes stacked into the side hall of the East Palace.

Zhu Di, who got the news, couldn't help but walk over with some curiosity.

"Chi'er, Guo Qing, why are there so many boxes? What's in it? ”

Zhu Gaochi replied: "Dad, these boxes are full of gold and silver!" ”

"Gold, silver?"

Zhu Di turned his head and glanced at the wooden boxes piled up like a hill in the hall again, and his eyes instantly widened.

"So many wooden crates full of gold and silver?"

"Hmm!"

Zhu Gaochi nodded slowly.

Zhu Di couldn't help but mutter, "So much? How much gold and silver are there? ”

Zhu Gaochi said directly: "Dad, there are four hundred and eighty-five boxes, fifty thousand taels of gold, and two million taels of silver!" ”

"Fifty thousand taels of gold?"

Zhu Di's eyes suddenly widened, "So many, it's only been a few days, where did you get it?" ”

Zhu Gaochi said: "Dad, these are the money of those businessmen who buy the chamber of commerce!" ”

"Buyers?"

Zhu Di looked overjoyed.

Then, he reacted and frowned.

"No, the Chamber of Commerce only has two and a half members, at most two and a half thousand taels of treasure money, and fifty thousand taels of gold is enough! These two million taels of silver ......"

"Is it so profitable to go to the sea? For the sake of some elements, they dare to spend such a large amount of money? ”

"This matter is also thanks to the help of the Shen family!"

On the side, Guo An began to explain, and at the same time handed the account book in his hand to Zhu Di.

"I see!"

After a while, Zhu Di nodded with great satisfaction.

"Guo Qing is really our virtuous minister, in just a few days, the Chamber of Commerce has been formed!"

…… (End of chapter)