My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 37
Zhu Di pulled Li Jinglong up. The two of them are serious relatives. Zhu Di and Li Wenzhong are just like Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu, and Li Jinglong is a generation shorter than Zhu Di. He played with him since he was a child. Did everything.

At this moment, the knot in his heart was opened, as if he had returned to the youth in fresh clothes and angry horses, Zhu Di was full of sighs.

"I have talked with the young teacher and the cabinet scholars in the past few days. My father, the emperor, is a hero of martial arts, and created the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. I can't lose him as an old man. I can't let go of martial arts and martial arts. In terms of martial arts, we must practice Taizu Shilu still needs to compile a class. At that time, my father wanted to compile a book and edit the theory of classics and history, but it was a pity that I didn’t finish it. I plan to continue his old man’s career and compile this book.”

Li Jinglong listened carefully, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, just now Xu Tongzheng told the minister that he still wants to recommend the minister to revise the book!"

Zhu Di was startled, and couldn't help laughing: "He's a martial artist, can he also repair books?"

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, for four years in Jingnan, it is not accurate enough just to compile books from His Majesty. If Cao Guogong can combine his arrangements, compare the two and verify each other, the history books compiled must be golden rules and impeccable. .”

Zhu Di smiled and said: "So, let Cao Guogong follow along to revise the book."

Li Jinglong Xianyu turned over and got a position, so he was naturally overjoyed.

One advantage of him is that he knows how to repay his kindness. There is no doubt that the current situation is all thanks to Xu Jingchang's help. This kid is not very young, but his skills are really not bad.

From now on, we must obey orders and follow the lead.

Everyone drank and chatted happily.

There are really many things Zhu Di wants to do. He wants to do everything from repairing books to fighting wars, and everything costs money.

"Gentlemen, you are all outstanding talents in this world, with extraordinary talents. I have thought about it over and over again. The low price of grain hurts farmers, and the high price of grain hurts the people. Looking at the great Ming Dynasty, no matter what you do, you can't quickly accumulate wealth and make a fortune. Even if there is, I'm afraid It will be detrimental to people's livelihood. Only foreign trade, using overseas barbarians, admiring the spirit of the state, selling goods and filling the national treasury, is the safest way. What do you think?"

Xu Jingchang had already heard about the development of overseas trade from Empress Xu.

Zhu Di's understanding is already very clear. In the territory of the Ming Dynasty, no matter what is hyped up, if he wants to amass a large amount of wealth, he will hurt some people. After all, money will not fall from the sky.

It is safest to seek money from outsiders.

Of course Xu Jingchang agreed with Zhu Di's point of view. He was about to say a few words when Xia Yuanji suddenly stood up.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, I have recently set up a tax card with Xu Tongzheng at Jubaomen, and have already collected tens of thousands of taxes... I am thinking, can you stipulate that only merchants who pay a considerable amount of taxes can participate in overseas trade? After all, they pay taxes according to the rules, so naturally It is also reasonable to prove that you are reliable, loyal, and make a fortune with the court."

This guy Xia Yuanji is really a crystal fox, extremely cunning.

He is too aware of how much taxation is hated by others. In order to enjoy his old age comfortably and not be divided into five horses, he must release benefits... Anyone who pays enough taxes will have the opportunity to participate in overseas trade and earn huge profits.

Now tax collection is not as simple as cutting meat, but has become a stepping stone, the golden key to the road to wealth.

Xu Jingchang blinked his eyes. He still underestimated Xia Yuanji in the past. This guy's brain is definitely not simple.

Zhu Di was overjoyed immediately, "Xia Shangshu said that it is in the right place, so you can make arrangements, go out to sea for trade, how much goods you want to buy, and from whom, the Ministry of Households will come up with a charter. I am going to let Zheng He lead the fleet. Their family During the Yuan Dynasty, he went out to sea several times, went on pilgrimages to Dashi and other places, and was familiar with the sea routes and the people’s conditions. With him leading the team, there is nothing wrong with it.”

Xia Yuanji nodded quickly, "I obey the order."

Between talking and laughing, the prospect of going to the West came out.

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty Qizuo, I am planning that if I want to go to sea in a big way, I must build a large fleet and recruit a large number of crew members. After one or two years, I will be able to go to sea, which is already very fast. I suggest that you can go to sea." We can’t send small fleets ahead of time to North Korea, Ryukyu, Japan, Annan and other places. It’s a way to say hello to them, make a preliminary transaction, and find out what is profitable. .”

Zhu Di laughed loudly, "Okay, you are careful, so let's do it like this."

After a pause again, Zhu Di simply said: "Well, let the business affairs be handed over to the Ministry of Households, and Xia Shangshu will take care of them. Let Xu Jingchang be in charge of the early stage of trade. You nobles in the dynasty, who wants to make money in business , just talk to him, this kid has a lot of tricks in his stomach, and you can't lose by following him."

This light and fluffy sentence made Xu Jingchang one of the two important ministers who were in charge of going to the West.

The power in his hands soared rapidly.

Sure enough, there are many benefits to be able to flatter, and this will be fulfilled!

After the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Xu Jingchang's side became lively, Zhu Gaoxu came early, and then Cheng Guogong Zhu Neng, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, all came to his side, and the old monk Yao Guangxiao also came.

"Young master, you are all outsiders, and you don't talk about money, so don't get involved in our mundane affairs."

Yao Guangxiao said with a chuckle: "Monks don't love money, the more the better."

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids, "I said, Young Master, you'd better leave quickly, I'm afraid it will damage your golden body, if you can't go to the Paradise of Elysium in the future, don't blame me."

Yao Guangxiao lowered his face, and said with a sneer: "No business, no evil, this old man is still clear. I don't believe it, what tricks can you play!"

While he was talking, Wu Shan came in from the outside, followed by two rogue-eyed guys.

"My lord, I have found these two guys, please ask me."

Xu Jingchang looked at them and said with a smile, "How is it? Is the craftsmanship okay?"

The leader with a sallow face hurriedly bowed and said: "The villain has been repairing gold, stone and bronze wares for five generations. No one can tell the difference."

Xu Jingchang nodded again and again, "Since he knows how to repair, can he imitate it?"

"Yes!" The leader nodded, "It is indeed possible. Some people like to be arty and don't have so much money, so they buy some imitation things and put them at home, just as a layman."

Xu Jingchang laughed again: "You guys know how to imitate, so you can make old ones, right?"

"Okay, there are too many ways to make old things, such as calligraphy and painting, put them in rice tanks with worms, and rats bite them, and within half a month, they can pretend to be ancient paintings. If it is jade, it should be put in the pot Boil it, then wipe it with rust, and bury it in the ground. If it’s a bronze ware...you have to bury it in a hut, let it soak in the defecation, and it can also look rusty."

Xu Jingchang nodded again and again, "Very good, very good, by the way, do you still know how to make porcelain? It is the official kiln of the Yuan Dynasty, blue and white porcelain, can you make it?"

The two of them shook their heads, "As adults, the small ones can't be burnt, but we know that Jingdezhen has excellent craftsmen who can burn them, not only from the Yuan Dynasty, but also from the Tang and Song Dynasties."

Xu Jingchang was overjoyed: "Great, such professionals cannot be let go, they are all found for me!"

He looked back at the few people present, "I have already asked people to inquire. In North Korea, they regard themselves as a small China and have always admired the scenery of the upper country. Now that the world is peaceful, it is the time of the prosperous antiques, so don't let them waste their time. , Buy a bunch of fakes and go back, we have to act decisively, solve their worries, and deliver the things to their door. I am a kind person, so I don’t want them to be cheated by others.”

Home delivery, heartwarming.

Only then did several people understand that Xu Jingchang planned to make this fortune.

Yao Guangxiao stared angrily, "Xu Jingchang, you will really go to hell like this."

Xu Jingchang said: "Young Master Gao Gu, so don't meddle with you old man."

"No!" Yao Guangxiao said decisively: "Amitabha, even in hell, there is a big difference between the rich and the poor."

This time it's the big guy's turn to be speechless, and the old thief is not a good person if he is bald.

Now, don't say anything, Xu Jingchang put his hands on his hips, and ordered: "The corner of the wall is used to bury bronze wares. Since the King of Han, if you have nothing to do, come and drink tea and hold your urine. Whoever urinates more will be buried by then." Dividends, just take an extra share."

(End of this chapter)