Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 747 Great change, Ming gentry and merchants can't wait to contribute to the court

"Qian Xiang, our plan."

Looking at these eager-looking gentry and wealthy businessmen, Qian Qianyi didn't know what to say.

He has changed from a dignified Donglin gentleman and Qingliu Confucianism to this disgusting appearance because of the stink of copper. Even if his utilitarianism is 90.00% responsible, then these gentry and wealthy businessmen who are jumping up and down behind him are not [-] % Nine's responsibility?
Did he want to become what he is now?
Isn't it dragged down by others?

On the southeast coast, as the foundation of the Donglin Party, the gentry and officials in the Jiangnan provinces have their own parties, but they just gather under the banner of the Donglin Party to shelter them from the wind and rain.

Zhejiang Department, Jiangxi Department, Huguang Department, Fuguang Department
There are so many gentry and officials forming parties from their respective provinces to form their own forces in the court. He, the dignified leader of the south of the Yangtze River, is nothing more than a spokesperson pushed up by so many forces.

He sighed helplessly in his heart. Although Qian Qianyi was good at dancing, he was helpless in the current situation and could only go with the flow.

The only thing to be thankful for is that maybe her reputation in folk temples has improved?

But this can only show that in today's Ming Dynasty, everyone is warlike, no one cares about the words of the saints, the common people don't care about farming and only care about tricks, the merchants only know that wealth and goods are in trouble everywhere, officials and scholars don't think about the principles of saints, and the temples and folks are busy. , the barbarians from all sides mixed into the capital and the demons danced wildly.

It was not Qian Qianyi who said this, but Zhu Youjian, the king of letters.

It is said that Zhu Youjian seemed to be fine. In the capital, he saw those foreign countries doing business in the capital. Everyone was discussing how money, goods and stocks made a fortune in Nanyang, or they were discussing things, mathematics, and machinery. I don't care, but feel deeply sad to make the above evaluation.

Well, it fits Zhu Youjian's personality very well. Since Zhu Youjian came to this conclusion, fewer people are willing to talk to him. Zhu Youjian, who was already in a situation where no one cares about him, has completely become a transparent person in the capital.

After Zhu Youjian returned to Beijing before, all the officials pretended not to know for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and Zhu Youjian, who could not bring benefits, naturally could not be welcomed by merchants. After all, Zhu Youjian had always planned to suppress merchants , Restoring the Ming Dynasty’s traditional class of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce to maintain orthodoxy, which made merchants, common people and craftsmen dislike him; some former scholars and scholars were willing to find him, but now.

Zhu Youjian was completely ignored.

What a joke, the capital, or the north of the Ming Dynasty, are all beneficiaries of the New Deal at the moment, merchants, common people, workers, craftsmen, and students of Datong Academy, gentry who follow the New Party to do business and buy stocks
Which one is not the beneficiary of the New Deal?
Even in the south of the Yangtze River, the gentry along the southeast coast of Ming Dynasty are all following the new party for their own interests, not to mention all the officials. As a minister of Ming Dynasty, it is a problem if your route is not the same as His Majesty's.

He, Zhu Youjian, has offended Daming completely with his words, so who will talk to him?
After all, His Majesty the Emperor has a son, and it is impossible for you, Zhu Youjian, to become the emperor in the future. How can it be your turn to compare here?

Zhu Youjian's words did not cause any waves in the capital, and now the atmosphere of war against the Nanyang Hongyi people is getting stronger and stronger, and everyone is clamoring for an early war to seek their own interests.

The Hongyi people's plantations, mines, gold and silver jewelry, and warship slaves in Nanyang have all been taken by the Ming people. The Ming people have opened their eyes again since Yongle, looking at the world greedily, longing for Looking for something to fill that hungry stomach.

The Tatars who were conquered were the first, and the cattle, sheep, and fur goods on the grassland enriched the dining table and clothing of the Ming people; Nutrients; now, the Hongyi people will become the third one, and everything that the Hongyi people have in Nanyang will be swallowed up by the Ming people, so as to fill this behemoth that feels hungry all the time because of the industrial revolution and can never be satisfied.

Qian Qianyi was deeply aware of what the emperor who was holy inside but king outside and Mr. Zhang Xiangye, known as the second chancellor of the Ming Dynasty, were planning. Forge ahead and forge ahead.

Today's Daming is a heavy-duty steam train, and the two drivers, Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu, have been led onto a destined track. No one can turn Daming back, because it is destined not to deal with someone. A faction, a certain force is as simple as that, it is an enemy of the civil and military officials, soldiers, common people, merchants, gentry, workers and students of the Ming Dynasty, it is an enemy of the entire Ming Dynasty.

It is impossible for anyone to fight against the entire dynasty by himself. The power of inertia cannot be stopped by manpower. The result of forcible reversal may be derailment, and then the car crashes and people die.

And Qian Qianyi, who watched Daming's rapid progress on the track of industrialization and overseas expansion, did not intend to stop it at all. What are you kidding, how could he have the ability to stop Daming's progress?

All he could do was that the emperor felt that the speed of the car was too slow, so he handed over a shovel of charcoal to make the fire in the boiler burn hotter.

Look at these people in front of you. The gentry and wealthy merchants in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fuguang and other coastal areas have billions of billions of wealth, and they have huge wealth and hired workers.

They have connections, relationships, connections with each other, own factories and manors, and if they wish, they can build their own weapons, mobilize hired workers, and use their own ships to cross the sea to attack other countries. Their combined strength can even easily overthrow a country. Small country.

A small country like Nanyang can't stop the power of these people at all, but no matter how strong and powerful they are, they still look so weak and cute in front of that His Majesty and Chief Assistant.

That His Majesty and Chief Assistant didn't even need to move their mouths, just a slight movement attracted them to flock to them, one by one tremblingly bowed their knees in front of the two people who stood at the highest place in the world, begged for mercy, and even handed over themselves to plunder for generations The accumulated wealth is given away, and I am afraid that others will not want it.

How pathetic!
Qian Qianyi thought about himself again, um, he was no different from these people.

"Qianxiang?"

The gentry and rich merchants looked at Qian Qianyi, feeling a little uneasy. They made such a big noise these days, wouldn't they offend His Majesty or Yuanfu?
If that's the case, you have to think about how to kneel and surrender to make those two happy.

"Cough cough."

Qian Qianyi cleared his throat, and the gentry and wealthy businessmen cheered up one after another. Seeing the appearance of these guys with huge energy in front of him, Qian Qianyi felt quite comfortable in his heart, who made me now a cabinet cabinet old?

After taking a sip of tea, Qian Qianyi said leisurely: "Everyone, please rest assured, I have discussed your plan with Yuanfu, and Yuanfu still agrees with the crusade against the Hongyi people in Nanyang."

The gentry and rich merchants were relieved when they heard that Zhang Haogu approved the plan. They looked at each other and smiled. If Mr. Zhang passed the plan, it means that this matter is almost inseparable.

"but."

Qian Qianyi said these two words, and the gentry and rich merchants waited energetically for Qian Qianyi's next words. Obviously, Master Zhang passed the plan without conditions: "Yuanfu believes that the imperial court's crusade against Nanyang non-officials is a matter of For major matters, under the overall consideration, the imperial court can't just contribute to this matter, after all, everyone's thoughts are known to the higher-ups."

Qian Qianyi's meaning is obvious, you can't just say nothing, you have to show your sincerity for the court to see.

Hearing this, the gentry and wealthy merchants were immediately relieved, isn't it just contributing money and effort?

Nothing else, the big guy just has more money!

So a group of wealthy merchants and gentry pledged their tickets one after another, saying that the imperial court needed them and would never refuse.

And when Qian Qianyi contacted the wealthy businessmen in the southeast coast here, Cui Chengxiu also contacted the wealthy businessmen in the north under Zhang Haogu's gesture. The battle and development of Nanyang is a huge cake, and this cake is not something that the gentry in the southeast coast can all eaten.

And even if they can eat it, Zhang Haogu won't let the people in one place get all the benefits, the benefits are to be shared.

Shanxi merchants, Henan merchants, Lu merchants, and gentry merchants from Zhili, as long as their wealth reached a certain level, were invited by Cui Chengxiu to attend Cui Chengxiu's meeting.

Facing the invitation of the boss of the commercial yamen under the household department, it can be said that it is the invitation of Cui Chengxiu, Cui Shilang, the immediate boss of the merchants in the next day, how can these gentry and merchants refuse?

It's too late to be happy!
After all, your wealth and connections are not to a certain level, and people will look down on you.

After gathering these gentry and rich merchants from the North, Cui Chengxiu also made it clear: "This time I invite everyone to come. I also obey Yuanfu's order. It can be said that Yuanfu wants to invite everyone to come."

Hearing that it was Zhang Haogu's invitation, the merchants were immediately excited, and the representative of the Shanxi merchants hurriedly asked: "Dare to ask Mr. Cui, Yuan Fu wants us to come?"

Cui Chengxiu said: "Recently, everyone knows about Nanyang among the people, right?"

When the gentry and merchants heard that it was about Nanyang, they immediately became excited. It is obvious that the imperial court is going to do something about Nanyang.

Cui Chengxiu continued: "As for me, I would like to remind everyone that the imperial court will not monopolize the benefits in this matter. After all, Nanyang still needs everyone to develop it, so..."

The merchants understood, and they all patted their chests to guarantee that the court needed it, and the big guys would definitely have the money to contribute. The big guys would be able to cover all the military expenses, and promised not to let the court worry about it.

After the issue of the businessmen in the north and the south was resolved, Zhang Haogu had a solid foundation in his mind. After sorting out his plan for the development of Nanyang, Zhang Haogu got up and went to the Hall of Martial Arts.

Outside the Hall of Martial Heroes, Zhang Haogu saw the lackey of the New Party who was hated by the old Donglin Party and Confucian scholars. Behind him, the old face was wrinkled with a smile, like a pug.

Although the metaphor is a bit strange, it is very suitable for the current situation. Who made that seven-year-old doll in light yellow brocade be the only son of today's emperor Zhu Youxiao, the prince of Ming Dynasty, and the future emperor?

The little prince had sharp eyes, and when he saw an acquaintance, he shouted happily: "Master Zhang! Master Zhang!"

Looking at the future Emperor of Ming Dynasty, Zhang Haogu bowed slightly: "I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Eunuch Wei carefully protected Zhu Ciran: "Master Zhang, you are here, His Majesty is waiting for you inside."

"Eunuch Wei, what is this?" Zhang Haogu looked at Zhu Ciran who was lively looking left and right, as if he was looking for something novel.

Eunuch Wei said: "His Royal Highness is missing the Emperor, and he will come to see the Emperor after class, and the class will start again soon, and this servant has to send His Royal Highness back to class."

Zhang Haogu nodded, seven-year-old baby, it's really hard work, His Majesty the future emperor, hard work, Eunuch Wei.

"Eunuch Wei has worked hard, then I will go to see His Majesty first."

Eunuch Wei nodded, and before he could speak, he saw Zhu Ciran running aside, so frightened that he hurriedly followed: "Your Highness, you can't go over there."

Seeing Eunuch Wei trot along all the way to follow, Zhang Haogu smiled, turned and walked into the Hall of Martial Heroes.

"Your Majesty, Master Zhang is here." Wang Tigan said in a low voice.

Zhu Youxiao didn't even raise his head: "Master is here, sit down."

Zhang Haogu looked at it, and Zhu Youjiao was playing with a rough little clay sculpture, Zhang Haogu envied that kind smile on his face: "This is a gift from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao showed off to Zhang Haogu very proudly: "Ran'er made this by himself, and said it was for the father, hahahaha, master, don't you?"

Zhang Haogu opened his mouth, how old is that little guy in his family.

Today's Zhu Youxiao looked very happy, fondly playing with the small clay sculpture: "Master, I think Ran'er must also have the talent to study things, and he will definitely be able to create things that I can't even imagine in the future."

"With His Majesty's instruction, His Highness the Crown Prince can definitely outperform the blue." Zhang Haogu understood Zhu Youxiao's current mood very well.

Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly, rubbing the rough and cute clay sculptures in his hand: "People always hope that their offspring can surpass themselves. After all, if they are promising, this family has a future and can be passed on. I don't expect anything else, I just hope that in my lifetime, I can make the Daming a peaceful country, clean up all the thorns and thorns around it, and then hand over this whole country to Ran'er."

"I sometimes wonder what good it is to be the emperor for so many years. When Ran'er is 16 years old, I plan to gradually decentralize power, and when he becomes an adult, I will let him take care of political affairs. The queen and I can travel around the mountains and rivers for four years." Looking at this magnificent country, I also have more time to do what I love to do. Over the years, I owe the Queen more to governing the world and focusing on things.”

Zhang Haogu quietly listened to Zhu Youxiao's nagging, he knew that Zhu Youxiao really wanted to do this.

He didn't want to be the emperor voluntarily. What he did now was because he saw the suffering of the people all over the world with his own eyes and realized the responsibility of the emperor, so he wanted to be a sage king like Taizu Taizong to leave his name in history. What he really loves is Gewu, and the emperor is just his part-time job.

Zhu Youxiao chanted with his fingers: "Ran'er is seven years old this year, and now he is enlightened by his masters. When he grows up and is really sensible, he will have to trouble Master to teach Ran'er. If there is no master's teaching, I will definitely not become a good emperor who is sincerely admired by the people of the world today, and I will hand over Ran'er to Master at that time, and hope that Master can train Ran'er well so that I can take over this country from my hands."

"It's only been 13 years, even if I'm doing my best, it will be 23 years. This big tomorrow will be handed over to Ran'er sooner or later. It will be sooner rather than later. I will work hard now to make The better the governance of the Ming Dynasty, the more savings in the treasury, the better the lives of the people, and the better the army."

"At that time, Ran'er can take over the country smoothly, the people's lives will be rich and stable, the officials will serve, the generals will die, the treasury will be sufficient, and the soldiers will be loyal and brave. I can rest assured that I will accompany the queen to travel in the mountains and rivers, and create what I like. mechanical."

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao suddenly looked at Zhang Haogu: "At that time, how about Master and I together? Zhen, Empress, Master, and Royal Sister, let's go together to enjoy the prosperous scenery of the great tomorrow, and appreciate this great river and mountain we govern. "

Zhang Haogu did not hesitate at all: "If Your Majesty invites you on that day, I will definitely accompany you. Please also prepare more horses and chariots. Your Majesty must bring a good cook."

Zhu Youxiao laughed loudly: "It's too early, it's too early, there are still so many years, and Master has nothing to do right now."

After being serious, Zhu Youxiao carefully placed the small clay sculpture that Zhu Ciran held for him aside, and then asked: "Those gentlemen and merchants, are you ready?"

Zhang Haogu nodded: "They are willing to contribute to the imperial court."

"The minister also just prepared a plan, please take a look, Your Majesty."

Seeing Zhang Haogu handing the written book to himself from his sleeve, Zhu Youxiao's expression became serious after receiving it: "The Ming Expeditionary Army Plan, Nanyang Company?"

"The imperial court established Nanyang Company and issued shares, including officials, gentry, merchants, and merchants. I think this plan is feasible."

Zhang Haogu's expeditionary army plan is divided into three steps. The first step is to establish Nanyang Company, which is responsible for the development and development of Nanyang.

This Nanyang company is bound to go public, but the imperial court will take [-]% of its shares, and then the royal family will take [-]%. Let the people buy it.

And the [-]% of the imperial court will also allocate part of it to the imperial court officials, and the soldiers who fought in Nanyang will let them work hard.

In this way, all the people in the world are included in this Nanyang company, and both officials and gentry merchants will do their best to help the imperial court develop and develop Nanyang, because their interests have been linked to Nanyang.

And after the development of Nanyang, there will be Daming India Company, Daming Taixi Company, etc. This will have to wait later, after all, food needs to be eaten bite by bite, so there is no rush.

If you can't digest Nanyang, you can't mention the development of others.

"Those who don't have property have no perseverance. I have nothing to change about Master's plan; but the reform plan for the academy and the reform of the Ming National Examination." Zhu Youxiao pointed to the last part of Zhang Haogu's memorial, with a hesitant expression.

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, now the whole world is attracted by Nanyang's huge interests. Everyone knows that with Nanyang, there will be Western Ocean. This Nanyang is just the beginning."

"Why doesn't the imperial court take this opportunity to release the brand-new academy system and the national examination, so that the two can be linked?"

(End of this chapter)