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Chapter 539 Another profit of three million taels.

The arrival of the emperor's grandson added color to the bidding conference. This was the future emperor, so he probably wouldn't be so blatantly tricking people.

Zhu Xiang's personal entourage came in and said, "Sir, the emperor's grandson has arrived at the gate of the palace."

"Well, then should everyone go with me to greet His Highness the Grand Sun?"

"Yes."xN
As soon as Yao Bin and his party entered the palace, they heard a roar of greetings. At first, they thought this thing was interesting, but after listening to it for a long time, it became very annoying, especially when a stranger kneels down for you, which is really a bit annoying. Can't stand it.

"Okay, everyone, please get up. There is no need to bow to me when we meet in the future."

Then there were some rainbow farts from some businessmen, sometimes saying that they would be comparable to sage kings like Yao and Shun in the future, and sometimes they would surpass Tang Zong and Song Zu, because Yao Bin’s poems were all written like this (the previous one copied the great man Qinyuan Chunxue). )
"Second uncle, please go and sit down."

"it is good."

Then the servants of the Prince of Qin's Mansion began to invite everyone to sit down and talk. After a while, someone brought a map, which was the current map of the Ming Dynasty.

This was Yao Bin's first time seeing an ancient map, but the accuracy was a little hard to tell. Xiao Xianxian also looked at the map with interest. Her thoughts were similar to Yao Bin's.

Someone below said in embarrassment: "Your Highness, this is not possible. The work will definitely not be completed within a year. In some places, mountains and rocks need to be cut, which will take a long time."

Yao Bin nodded: "That seems to be the case, but it has not been used on a large scale yet."

Yao Bin smiled, but looked at everyone and said, "How long do you think it will take to level the rocks in front of us when building the road?"

She was talking about Arabic numerals, but not many people in the Ming Dynasty understood this stuff. Historical records record that Arabic numerals were introduced into the country from the 13th to 14th century, but they are not widely used now, probably because not many people understand them.

Xiao Xianxian couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and then told everyone about Arabic numerals.

Soon the auction came. Unexpectedly, the enthusiasm of the businessmen was very high, and all the subcontracted projects in the entire road section were auctioned.

Everyone couldn't help but take a breath when they heard that this thing could actually amplify the sound. Zhu Xi looked at his eldest nephew with a resentful look on his face, thinking that if he had this thing just now, he would be able to use such a loud sound. say?

Basically these merchants, and some escorts.

When they heard the words that it would be completed within a year, some people immediately couldn't sit still.

What Yao Bin got everyone this time was explosives. Although gunpowder has been used now, its power is just that. It is almost the same as Lao Itchy when used to split mountains and rocks.

"I know your difficulties. Let's go outside the city in a while. Then you will know that I am not trying to make things difficult for you. Maybe some of you can help the completion of the project in advance."

It's really bad now. The contract has been signed, but the emperor's grandson actually comes up with this trick. Some people are starting to regret it.

Seeing the people in the audience talking about it, Zhu Xi felt a little nervous. Will anyone really come to help build the road?
The imperial court wants to use the money of these businessmen for nothing. Is there such a good thing in the world?
Shouldn't it be a piece of cake? It didn't matter to him, Zhu Ping. The key was that it would be terrible if he lost the prestige of the emperor's grandson.

It was Wang Youcai from the beginning: "Your Highness, this is a stone cliff, not an earthen hillside. The manpower required is not hundreds of stonemasons. It cannot take half a month. If there is gunpowder, it may be faster."

Zhu Feng and Zhu Yunwen were both dumbfounded. Are there really such stupid people in this world?
Just pay the money and still work for the court?

Xiao Xianxian was not surprised, because she knew it would be like this before she came. The profits here are huge, which is normal.

There is a towering cliff outside Jinling City, and the open space under the cliff is already crowded with hundreds of people.

Some of the businessmen couldn't help but said: "So this is it, Your Highness, I was doing business on the coast of Fujian, and I did hear people talk about this counting method. Today, I heard Miss Xiao talk about it, and I think it is so magical."

Yao Bin nodded and said with a smile: "Well, the mint under my command can indeed do this. If you have this need, you can go to the mint and ask."

Wang Youcai, well, this name is very good, it suits your appearance very well.

After the row was sold out, someone stood up and said.

This thing has been slightly improved, and its power can be said to be very huge.

There is huge profit here, and Yao Bin will not be stupid enough not to make it, and when the market is full of such silver coins, it will also be beneficial to economic development. As for the matter of grabbing jobs, I am afraid that there are no craftsmen in the Ming Dynasty yet. Can do this.

"What number?"

Smart businessmen have already begun to calculate the profits from this. If they follow the currently announced charging standards, it will be really profitable. After all, they have seen the benefits of cement roads, and it is really safe for carriages to walk on them.

In that case, even if you give some money, you can accept it. Businessmen are the smartest, and they will take the initiative to do it as long as there is some profit.

A guard came over and saluted and said: "Your Highness, we are ready. Please give instructions."

Although Xiao Xianxian was asking everyone, he was looking at Yao Bin.

The mint can not only make silver coins, but also set up a business of exchanging silver coins for gold. Of course, the exchange ratio is ten silver dollars more for every one hundred taels of gold. Now there are many vendors doing this business. Ten silver dollars is a big deal. number, and the value of silver dollars released from the mint is often higher than one tael of silver.

"Silence, King Qin just forgot to mention the construction period. I will tell you now that all construction periods must be completed within one year. Anyone who has any questions can speak up immediately."

He decided that the speaker would belong to Zhu Xiang later.

"Are there Arabic numerals now?"

"Thank you, Your Highness. I'll go to the mint when I'm done."

It's not just Wang Youcai who has this idea, other businessmen are also starting to make plans. Even if they give you more handling fees, so what? Such exquisite silver coins are in short supply.

It was also divided into many paragraphs, and they were distributed according to A, B, C and D. Xiao Xianxian's head hurt when he looked at these words: "Your Majesty, why don't you let people mark them with numbers?"

Hearing what the Emperor Taisun said, everyone had no choice but to suppress the questions in their hearts.

"what?"

Zhu Xi then looked at the crowd and said, "Okay, let's stop chatting. The lots above have been marked and are jointly owned by the imperial court and everyone. The initial investment will be funded by the auctioneer, including compensation for raw materials, labor, and land. The profits from future charges will be divided equally between the court and everyone. However, the charging standards and land compensation will be designated by the court."

But gunpowder was a controlled substance in this era, and merchants had no access to it. Could it be that Yao Bin wanted to get gunpowder for everyone, but did the Ministry of War have so much gunpowder?

Seeing the noise below, Yao Bin asked Ding Xiang to take out the speaker so that everyone could hear his voice.

A businessman who looked very rich stood up and said: "Your Highness is a thousand years old, and the younger one is Wang Youcai from Luoyang. May I ask if your Highness can help you turn the silver into silver coins?"

Hearing that there were so many people, it was a waste of time, so he gave the order, and there was a rumble in the distance, and the cliff collapsed.

Everyone was frightened by the deafening loud noise, and their faces turned pale. Some of the timid ones were so frightened that their legs weakened and they almost fell to the ground.

Although he knew there was gunpowder, was the current movement caused by gunpowder?

Some people believe you when you say that gods descended to the earth. Zhu Xi also frowned. This thing is much more powerful than gunpowder. If there is such a thing in road construction, it will definitely speed up the process. But explosive packets must be strictly controlled.

"If I can provide these things, don't you think there is not enough time?"

"That's enough, that's enough, Your Highness. The most difficult part of road construction is rocks and steep slopes. With this magical artifact, I believe the cement road will be completed soon."

Yao Bin nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Zhu Yunwen and said: "Second brother, you and Miss Xiao will tell them about the workers' treatment, daily meals and so on. Remember, workers must not deduct their hard-earned money."

"Yes."

Xiao Xianxian wanted to refuse, but thinking of the hard work of the ancients, he agreed.

Zhu Fang took the time to find Yao Bin: "Brother Xi, should we strictly control this explosive package? What if someone with intentions takes advantage of it?"

"Don't worry, Second Uncle, the whereabouts of every pack of explosives must be registered. If they are lost, they must be found."

Yao Bin is not too worried. These gadgets will be supervised by people. Basically, one can only be used after one shot. It is impossible for merchants to have stocks in their hands.

If someone wants to keep some inventory, they have to ask you what you want to do.

In the Ming Dynasty, Yao Bin's words were basically the law.

After returning to the palace, although it was already dark, Zhu Yuanzhang still called Yao Bin to the Qianqing Palace. It must be for the matter of the minister of household affairs who had attended the court earlier.

Zhu Yuanzhang caught a glimpse of Yao Bin coming, and then said: "On your first day of presiding over the morning court, you beat to death a minister of household affairs?"

"Grandpa Huang, this man's death is not a pity. He actually cursed Grandpa Huang."

"Okay, if a rotten scholar dies, he will die, but what about the vacant Minister of Household Affairs?"

"Grandpa Huang, there are two candidates for my grandson, who do you think is suitable?"

"There are two more candidates? You can talk about it first and let's see if they are suitable."

"The first one is Miss Xiao."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table and said, "No, she is the concubine of King Huai. You can figure out what she is like as the Minister of Household Affairs. Strictly speaking, she is still your sister-in-law."

In fact, the household department is in charge of money. Xiao Xianxian is very proficient in mathematics, so it is most appropriate for him to take care of that stall.

"Then let Xia Yuanji from the Imperial College come. He is also very suitable for my grandson."

"Okay, we'll give the order tomorrow."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not investigate Xia Yuanji. He wanted to see how his grandson looked at people. The most important thing about being an emperor was this. As long as he knew people well, even a arrogant and lewd king would not cause the country to fall.

"Yes."

Yao Bin didn't expect that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even ask. Is it possible that the old man will abdicate and become the emperor soon?
After returning to the palace, Zhang Chuchu told Yao Bin one thing, that is, the marksmanship of the 10,000 new troops outside the city was already good and they had initially formed combat effectiveness.

"So fast?"

"It's very simple. The main thing is to have enough bullets, eat well, and train here every day."

Yao Bin touched his chin and said: "Okay, recently there has been a riot of Japanese pirates in Fujian and Zhejiang, so I would like to take this time to go out and practice my skills."

But how to convince Zhu Yuanzhang to let him go out?
This is a difficult task. Unless Zhu Yuanzhang is old and confused, he will not agree to it.

The next day, people from the mint came to report that these merchants had brought a total of more than 30 million taels of silver to mint silver coins, and they were the type where one hundred taels could be exchanged for ninety-nine coins.

These businessmen felt that the silver coins were too exquisite and the cost for the emperor's grandson must be very high, so they did not dare to take advantage of the royal family.

The cost of coining alone is more than 300,000 taels, not to mention the profit of more than 3 million taels. Gee, this is almost worth the tax of the Ming Dynasty for a year.

After Zhu Yuanzhang learned about this, his eyes suddenly turned red. These businessmen were really rich.

His internal treasury only had more than 10 million taels of silver, but these people could actually come up with more than 30 million taels. Any emperor would be unhappy.

Yao Bin also thought about this problem, so he came to Qianqing Palace in a hurry.

"Grandpa Huang, are you envious after seeing all this money?"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed and said: "Fart, we are the emperor. We have never seen anything, will we envy these silvers?"

When Yao Bin saw the old man's appearance, he felt very funny. There are still such people in the world.

"Grandpa Huang, these businessmen are the backbone of the road construction in the future. The imperial court has signed a contract with them."

"What kind of contract? Have we seen it? Is it stamped with a jade seal?"

“It’s really covered”

Yao Bin took out the jade seal secretly while Zhu Yuanzhang was sleeping that day, so every contract with a businessman had the jade seal stamped on it.

"That day, you took advantage of us to sleep?"

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang had nothing to say. It was really unethical to go and rob now. Besides, he allowed the road construction, but how could he have thought that the businessman would be so stupid? It turned out to be too much money.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's disappointed look, Yao Bin said: "Grandpa Huang, I promise, you will worry about too much money in the future."

"Go away, go away with me right away. There are still people in the world who are worried about money, so they know how to fool us here."

Yao Bin cupped his hands and was about to go out, but was stopped by Zhu Yuanzhang: "Don't leave in a hurry, let's finish approving those memorials."

"Yes."

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang finally gave up the idea of ​​robbery.

When Zhu Xi saw the cement order, he couldn't help but smile. Although he didn't go directly to build the road, the cement order was a huge sum of money.

(End of this chapter)