Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 487: Trade beyond the Great Wall

"Yes, the reopening of the checkpoints at Zhangjiakou Fort, Shahukou Fort, etc. can make current progress and prove that the Zongren Mansion is capable of taking care of its own affairs."

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao, who was leaning on a soft cushion, put down the memorial he was holding and looked at the sect leader Zhu Gongxu, Zuo Si Shao Director Zhang Bingwen, and You Si Shao Director Zhu Dadian, with expressions of approval.

"For the Zongren Mansion, there are many things to do now, but then again, no matter what you do, you will definitely not be able to do it without money."

"The Zongren Mansion is in charge of the vassal families of the Ming Dynasty. This money cannot always rely on the national treasury, let alone internal funds. Having its own financial input is the foundation for the Zongren Mansion to have confidence!"

After Zhu Gongzhen, Zhang Bingwen, and Zhu Dadian heard this, they all had different thoughts in their hearts. Since they took up their posts in the Zongren Mansion, as time went by, and after the various matters involving the Zongren Mansion were clarified, they all felt extremely A lot of pressure.

Without him.

According to Zhu Youxiao's overall vision, the Zongren Mansion must achieve self-sufficiency in the future, that is to say, the Zongren Mansion's official expenditures are distributed to the Zongfan clan's Zong Luyin, and the Zongren Mansion's daily expenses are, All expenses of the Huangming Zongxue and Zongjun must be handled by the Zongren Mansion.

This is no simple matter.

If you don't become a householder, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are.

When he thought that the clan mansion must be fully self-sufficient in the fifth year of Tianqi, and even use part of the money to help the emperor solve problems when necessary, Zhu Gongzhen, as the clan's order, suddenly felt overwhelmed, but besides There is no other way except to bite the bullet and do it.

Zhu Gongzhen even thought in his heart that if he really dared to do this, from now on, the status of Zhou Fan's lineage in the emperor's heart would be the lowest.

Zhu Gongqiu stepped forward, bowed and said: "Although at the beginning of the first month of this year, the Mongolian and Tatar tribes in Hetao launched raids on our northern border, but as far as the situation in Shanxi and Shaanxi is concerned, the Congzong Mansion clearly issued an edict, Since the reopening of Zhangjiakou Fort, Shahukou Fort and other places, it has still attracted a large number of merchants."

"Your Majesty said so."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, he had expected this situation.

Please resign?

Then he can try.

Not to mention that the benefits will not go to them, if they encounter any problems, the Zhou vassal will be the first to show off. Those vassals who are still waiting in Shanglin Garden are undoubtedly the best proof.

After all, the territory under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty was vast, and the various products produced under its rule were all very attractive to areas outside the Ming Dynasty.

"Nowadays, the army under the command of Qin Bangping, together with the Ling Guards, is stationed in the disturbed area. This not only shocked the Mongolian and Tatar tribes on the border, but also shocked the local officials. Judging from the news of the group of officials sent by the Zongren Mansion and returned to the capital, , when the gates in the North are officially opened and closed, our Northern Territory of the Ming Dynasty will surely usher in a new grand occasion!"

It is true that the grassland is extremely vast, but it is undeniable that the demand for tea, silk and other products in the grassland is also huge.

The former is a dietary must!

The latter is a religious necessity! What's more, in addition to the two big trades of tea and silk, the demand for other products is also very high, such as cotton-padded clothes to keep out the cold, cotton, coal stoves, etc. When winter comes in the grassland, it is much colder than in the northern Xinjiang of the Ming Dynasty. Every year in the middle of winter When it arrives, many people and livestock will freeze to death.

This is also the fundamental reason for the frequent border troubles in the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty.

When dealing with the nomads living on the grasslands, we cannot blindly resort to seclusion. This will only result in endless chaos on the border.

According to Zhu Youxiao's idea, before solving some practical problems, the grassland should be treated mainly with trade and war as a supplement. After the Ming Dynasty solved some of its long-standing shortcomings and the Ming Dynasty's army had significant changes, the Ming Dynasty would change to war. Mainly, supplemented by commerce, thus solving the grassland problem once and for all!

"When all the gates in the North are officially opened and closed, everything will be handled according to the established and clear arrangements." Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe sleeves and looked at Zhu Gongzhen and the others and said.

"In addition to war horses, cattle and sheep, furs, wool, etc., if some grassland tribes do not have goods of equivalent value, they can use women or children to replace them. This matter can only be led by the clan government, and only those who issue licenses can Only those business groups can handle these matters."

"Your Majesty, is this against peace?"

Zhang Bingwen frowned slightly, stepped forward and bowed: "After all, the Ming Dynasty was the upper dynasty. It reopened negotiations with the grassland tribes to communicate with each other. It was more to show the majesty of the Ming Dynasty. If this matter spreads, it will inevitably intensify. The turmoil in the grassland is even within the territory of our Ming Dynasty..."

"Then according to the wishes of the Qing family, since the Ming Dynasty has gone to court, it will be able to watch the people in our frontier being threatened?" Zhu Youxiao interrupted.

"I don't care what other people say! There is no room for mediation in this matter. The officials of the Zongren Mansion who are stationed in the various passes in the North must clearly explain the policies of our dynasty, especially to Tumochuan Tumute, Dongtu Meute, Chahar and other ministries emphasized that if they want to conduct large-scale transactions with me in the Ming Dynasty, they can exchange the population of the Hetao and Mongolian Tatar ministries, or even the Ordos ministries, as long as they can be escorted to Zhangjiakou Fort, Shahukou Fort, etc. , the merchants under the jurisdiction of that clan can do their best to meet their normal trade needs."

The emperor is really cruel.

Zhu Gongzhen felt sad in his heart because the Mongolian Tatar tribes in Hetao raided and plundered the northern border areas of the Ming Dynasty at the beginning of the first month of this year. The emperor used this method to launch a counterattack against these grassland barbarians.

It is even said that the army led by Qin Bangping will also launch a counterattack against the Hetao and Mongolian tribes after solving the internal problems. If this continues for several years, I am afraid that the Hetao and Mongolian tribes will cease to exist, right?

"Also, we must step up preparations for the forward trade deployment in Guihua City."

While Zhu Gongzhen was thinking, Zhu Youxiao continued: "Now I have clearly asked them to step up their preparations for the newly promoted teams of Qi Jin and Tong Zhongkui. The armed trade team in Guihua City is related to vigorously opening up beyond the Great Wall. As an important hub for trade, discussions with the various sects must be finalized as soon as possible.”

"I'm still saying the same thing. Anyone who wants to participate should do it as soon as possible. All the guards of their palace are transferred to Northern Xinjiang for training. The money they earn every year is much more than the people of Ming Dynasty who are squeezing me. This is the only chance. , don’t wait until it’s expired!!”

"Sir, you understand!"

Zhu Gongzhen and the others immediately bowed in response.

To solve the problems or long-standing disadvantages of the Ming Dynasty, we cannot blindly block them, or simply and crudely overthrow them. We must find a breakthrough that can be solved. Zhu Youxiao wanted to use foreign trade to effectively transfer some of the contradictions, thereby alleviating the sharp contradictions within the Ming Dynasty. If this matter can be accomplished, it will undoubtedly open up a new path for Ming Dynasty to explore.

(End of this chapter)