My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 284 The Prince Arrives in Jiangxi
"It's too hasty."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head again and again. Zhu Di's action was a big step forward than Xu Jingchang's. The court not only wanted to take back the land, but also refused to pay compensation, and even fined the big households.

This set of combined punches came out, punches to the flesh, all hitting the lifeblood of the big gentry.

If it is implemented smoothly, there is naturally nothing to say.

But how could those big households give up.

"Some people have abandoned the land, and I'm afraid it will be more serious in the future. The people below don't know the situation, and they are tricked by the gentry. It is also possible that they will jump out to fight against the court. There are so many things. I don't think Chen Ying may be able to bear it. If something happens in Jiangxi, Ying Tian will also be in trouble."

Zhu Gaochi complained again and again.

Xu Jingchang listened silently, and then said: "Your Highness, your words are true and reasonable, but I would like to ask Your Highness, should you not move?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a while, unable to speak.

He has already seen this matter very clearly. Spokespersons like the Crown Princess Zhang who have roots in industry and commerce all advocate using the food matter to completely destroy the power of the gentry group, thereby opening the way for their development.

And from the perspective of the imperial court, the gentry group invaded the land and evaded taxes, which was a serious problem for the country!
Give the land to people like Han Wang and the princess. They plant mulberry trees and cotton, and if they have output, they must be taxed.

When the fiscal revenue comes up, even if there is not enough food, it can still be purchased from overseas.

But once in the hands of the gentry, they hoarded food, used food to make money, squeezed the people downwards, and stole the court's taxes upwards. After getting the money, they used it for enjoyment, extravagant and useless.

To sum up, the gentry and landlord group, almost the biggest rentiers, parasitized on the body of the country, sucking blood like crazy, but did not create much wealth.

You can say that Hanwang Zhu Gaoxu’s workshop has 1 problems, but at least they contributed money and taxes, and the silk cloth they produced also helped Daming earn outside gold and silver.

Of course they can become better, but fundamentally speaking, industrial and commercial groups are much more advanced than gentry and landlords.

"The trend of the times, what is better for the future of Daming, I know in my heart. But if I act rashly at this moment, and it is so violent, I am really afraid that there will be troubles. Talking about those big gentry, even ordinary people, may not be able to understand the painstaking efforts of the court."

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Your Highness is right, but if we give up this opportunity, the gentry group will only become more rampant, and the court will not be taken seriously. Moreover, Your Highness never thought that if they colluded with those engaged in business Together, what should we do?"

"They, will they really collude?" Zhu Gaochi was taken aback, "From my point of view, they are facing each other everywhere in terms of land, raw materials, and labor!"

Xu Jingchang smiled faintly, "Civilian and military generals were also tit for tat at first, but it's only been a few years? Which general has not occupied a little field? Collecting rent and lending is the easiest way to make money. Why stand up and suffer when you can lie down? And if the court is also shaking Wouldn’t it be better for those who run business and gentry to make peace with the gentry and get together to squeeze the common people’s money and steal the wealth of the court?”

Zhu Gaochi was silent for a long time, but Xu Jingchang said it very bluntly. In fact, the industry and commerce of Daming is far inferior to that of the gentry.

This group of people has strong financial resources, and they are also confident to defeat the gentry and landlords, and grab meat from them.

But once they fail, they turn around and cooperate with the landlords, and it is not a matter of minutes to cut flesh from the common people.

If it really got to that point, it would be very difficult for the Ming Dynasty to develop into industry and commerce.

Zhu Gaochi thought for a long time again. To be honest, he thought Zhu Di was reckless, but without Zhu Di, it would be his turn to be the master. It is not certain whether he can do this well!
To put it bluntly, he doesn't have that courage!

"Brother, what do you think I need to do?" Zhu Gaochi asked earnestly.

Xu Jingchang took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, you hope to be safe, to prepare well, and then it will come to fruition. But in reality, it is very difficult to get to this point, let alone waiting. As long as we know the general direction, we will If you don’t make a mistake, just move forward bravely and do your best, only in this way can you have a chance of winning, doesn’t your Highness say?”

Zhu Gaochi thought for a while, then suddenly laughed, "I understand, you are scolding me for standing on the dry bank, only knowing to watch the excitement, but not thinking about making progress, not wanting to really do things!"

Xu Jingchang couldn't help laughing, "If Your Highness thinks so, I won't refute it."

Zhu Gaochi nodded vigorously, "Okay, I know what to do."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi got up directly and went to find Zhu Di.

The duo didn't know what to say, anyway, Zhu Gaochi had just left the Qianqing Palace, and news came out that Zhu Di asked Zhu Gaochi to inspect Jiangxi.

This moment stunned people, the emperor just came back from Beiping, and the crown prince is about to go to Jiangxi, why don't you two meet each other?
Moreover, the crown prince will go out in person, and the affairs in Jiangxi may not be resolved!

"Okay, that's great!" Zhu Gaoxu didn't know whether to be happy or sighed, and said loudly: "With such a skill, he really has the posture to force me to give up the position at the beginning! He can go to Jiangxi, and things will be easier!"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "His Royal Highness can deal with it personally, which is beyond expectation. His Royal Highness, what are you going to do?"

Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile: "Actually, I think ordinary people can make more money, do you believe it or not?"

"Trust!" Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "If the common people are all poor ghosts, who will buy your silk cloth! Right?"

Zhu Gaoxu snorted and said, "No one is as smart as you! I hate big gentry, not because of how much money they make, I just look at them. The key is their way of making money. No one benefits except for their own profits. For example, if I have the grain in hand, I will lend it to the people at an interest rate of [-]% a year, so that they can survive the disaster year. Only when the people are alive can I make a profit. If you find a way to make the people bankrupt, it is possible to double their property in a year. What they want is land, and it doesn't matter what happens to the people."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Highness said so, it seems that you want to eat Jiangxi's food?"

Zhu Gaoxu smiled, "Cousin, see if you can be more flexible. I am planning to build a grain store, which is responsible for buying and selling grain. I can sign a contract with the Ministry of Households to send how much grain, price, and tax to Yingtian every year. I will try my best to satisfy the imperial court, what do you think?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Of course it's fine, you just go and talk to Xia Yuanji."

Zhu Gaoxu's expression changed immediately, "Cousin, could it be that you don't want to help?"

Xu Jingchang shook his head, "I've always been willing to help others... It's just that some people are dishonest, and there's nothing I can do about it."

Zhu Gaoxu's face changed again and again, and he suddenly said angrily: "What do you mean? I've said that, what else are you dissatisfied with?"

Xu Jingchang also smiled and said, "Then why don't you say how to use the land in Jiangxi? How much cotton and mulberry trees do you plan to grow besides food?"

Just this question made Zhu Gaoxu dumbfounded.

It was over, and his calculation was seen through again.

"You, why do you want to be ahead of me everywhere?"

Xu Jingchang laughed, "It's not that I want to be ahead of you, it's Pingzhangyuan that wants to be ahead of you...I can tell you this, we have made a plan for the land of the whole country, how to use the land of Daming is in our hearts There are many."

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes widened immediately, and he asked curiously, "What are you going to do?"

Xu Jingchang shook his head with a smile, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I can't help you. This matter is confidential. Only after the discussion is passed, the Secretary of the General Administration will reveal the world."

Zhu Gaoxu snorted, "Doesn't everyone know about it?"

"That's right, you want to get rich by knowing the news in advance, but it's no longer possible...Hanwang Highness, show some real skills! Your eldest brother has already gone to Jiangxi."

Xu Jingchang's fluffy words directly poked Zhu Gaoxu's weakness.

You can say anything else, but to say that he is not as good as the boss is bullying!
Zhu Gaoxu came out from Xu Jingchang's place and went directly to Zhu Laosan.

After listening to the second brother's narration, Zhu Gaosui thought carefully for a while, and then slowly said: "Second brother, the key to this matter lies with Xu Jingchang, how did he arrange it."

Zhu Gaoxu snorted: "Isn't this nonsense! I asked him, but he didn't say anything!"

Zhu Gaosui said: "So the money you gave is not enough?"

Zhu Gaoxu snorted, "It's not about money. He's an envoy now, so he won't easily give or receive it privately."

Zhu Gaosui said with a smile: "That's it, he is the envoy, this is the key!"

"What do you mean, I don't understand."

Zhu Gaosui said with a smile: "It's not easy, he can't mess around, he must conform to Daming's situation, arrange the land clearly and properly, where is suitable for what, it must be clear and reasonable, don't you think?"

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while, then nodded quickly, "This is reasonable, so what do you think?"

Zhu Gaosui said with a smile: "It's not easy, his Pingzhangyuan can do it, so can mine!"

"You too?"

"That's right, my mansion newspaper also has a bunch of literati from all over the place. Let's study hard to see what is suitable for each place, and it's fine if not!"

Zhu Gaoxu was overjoyed, "Okay, third child, I really didn't expect that you are still useful, not a trash."

Zhu Gaosui immediately gave Zhu Gaoxu a big roll of his eyes, "Second brother, if you want to do this well, you have to provide a little convenience. Give me 5 taels of upfront funds first, and I will calculate it with you later."

Zhu Gaoxu was furious immediately, "Fifty thousand? You are a lion!"

Zhu Gaosui laughed and said: "You can give me less, but I'm afraid that the people below will fool me. If you spend money, you should buy something that will give you peace of mind and not suffer a loss."

Zhu Gaoxu gritted his teeth, pinched his nose and admitted, "Okay, I promise you!"

The three brothers of the Zhu family all moved.

Zhu Gaochi's team arrived in Jiangxi, and before they saw Chen Ying, they received a bunch of reports. People from all over the country gathered to drive out the court officials. Chen Ying is dispatching troops to arrest people...

(End of this chapter)