Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 257: A mere Japanese bandit can be destroyed with a snap of a finger

"Grand Master, good Grand Master, good in-laws, please help me."

Zhu Chu was like a dog-skin plaster, following Cao Wei's buttocks, pleading loudly.

Even if people coming and going in the scientific research institute cast strange looks, Zhu Zhen didn't care at all. He only had eyes on Cao Wei who didn't look at him seriously.

The reason why Zhu Ming did this is a long story.

After handing over the throne, Zhu Chu's family moved from Yunnan to Yingtian Mansion, and Zhu Chu's daughter and Cao Wei's son made a marriage contract.

Although Zhu Younuo gained a large fortune, he also understood the principle of sitting back and resting on his laurels. The whole family cannot just sit at home and rest on their laurels.

Originally, Zhu Xi wanted to follow Zhu Xiongying's wishes and work as a part-time job in the court, at least with some salary.

But on the second day after taking office, Zhu Zhen couldn't get up in the morning and simply stayed in bed. He returned the position he had just received before he was warmed up.

This was nothing to Zhu Ming, who had a big family and a big business, but he was afraid that he would lose the throne and do nothing every day, which would make his daughter look down on him.

After being idle at home for nearly a month, Zhu Zhen couldn't bear the uneasiness in his heart and found Cao Wei, asking him to give him some advice or arrange an errand for him in the manufacturing bureau or scientific research institute.

Zhu Ming lowered his head and murmured in a low voice: "It's not impossible, it's better than just sitting around and having nothing to do, and Wen'er will feel embarrassed about me."

Besides, Zhu Ming is his son's future father-in-law. Even if Zhu Ming doesn't think so about arranging errands for him, it won't sound good if word spreads about it.

"Eat," Cao Wei said and walked towards the kitchen in the scientific research institute. Zhu Min continued to follow. After talking for a long time, he was also hungry.

Because of the successful research and development of the aircraft, Zhu Xiongying valued the scientific research institute a lot, and received a lot of financial and food support from the court, and the food at the scientific research institute was also much richer.

In this regard, Cao Wei didn't even bother to pay attention to him.

Cao Wei shook his head,

Cao Wei was in a good mood after eating, but his head twitched when he heard this voice, and he quickly reached out to stop it.

Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty is undergoing various changes, and restructuring has become commonplace. Business has developed to an unprecedented level. Even the Southern Song Dynasty, which once emphasized commerce and once prospered business, cannot compare with the Ming Dynasty at this time.

With a smile on his face, he pushed the roast chicken in front of Cao Wei.
"The food at the Research Institute tastes good, but it lacks a little oil and water. Grand Master works hard every day, so he needs to make up for it."

Therefore, the imperial court has to issue policies to restrict businessmen, target businessmen, and even vilify businessmen, in order to make the vast majority of people give up business and go to farming honestly.

Cao Wei didn't care so much, he just ate what Zhu Chu gave him. Anyway, this guy was rich, and he wouldn't be able to eat enough if he had a few meals.

Zhu Ming sighed,

"His Majesty has arranged a position in the court for you, but you don't want to go, but you come here to find trouble. Are you out of your mind?"

But if even members of the royal family such as Zhu Ming, whose surname was Zhu, took the lead in doing business, it would probably have a big impact on the Ming Dynasty's official and commercial system, as well as the financial economy.

Cao Wei filled a bowl of stew with Chinese cabbage, took two yellow-noodle steamed buns, and went to the dining table to start eating. After Zhu Chu put the rice in, he took out an oil paper package from somewhere, and after opening it, it was A roast chicken.

Therefore, Zhu Chu begged Cao Wei for more than ten days, but Cao Wei did not let go.

"Master, I've tried so hard, but I really can't wake up in the morning! It's indeed too early to go to court, even if it's... half an hour later."

Cao Wei frowned. Although the businessman's status was low due to the limitations of the times, he would not have such thoughts.

In ancient times, the source of all productivity was inseparable from crops in the fields. It was true that businessmen made money, but if no one cultivated the land, no matter how much money they made, it would be water without roots.

After quickly wiping out everything on the table, Zhu Zhen was about to speak again.

You know, in the Ming Dynasty, the ratio of agricultural tax to commercial tax was 9:1 or 8:2. This was also the original history. In the late Ming Dynasty, once the court ran out of money, it would impose high taxes on the people. The reason is that agricultural taxes account for almost % of the entire country's tax revenue, and commercial taxes do not have this upper limit.

"You resigned from the official position yourself. It has nothing to do with me. Now that you are not an official, what else do you want to do? You don't know how to do crafts. Is it possible to go into business and make a fortune?"

From the opening of the Ming Dynasty to the present, in just a dozen years, commercial taxation can now keep pace with agricultural taxation, which is already a very fast development speed!
Ordinarily, under this situation, it is reasonable for Zhu Ming to change the political administration and business administration. After all, it is the general trend.

With the opening of the sea, commercial taxes increased, more and more goods were produced, and merchants earned more and more money for the Ming Dynasty, which has successfully equaled the agricultural tax.

This is not the first time this kind of drama has happened. Zhu Chu will do it every two days. Last time it was a lamb leg.

Another half day passed, and Zhu Wei was still hanging behind Cao Wei. Except when he went to the toilet, he almost followed him everywhere.

It's not that merchants are despised because they resell goods, but that merchants have to be put in such an embarrassing position.

"Stop, stop talking, I won't agree if you say it again."

"As long as you don't let me get up early, why not? It's just that the Grand Master won't dislike his own family being a businessman, right?"

After Zhu Yuanzhang founded the People's Republic of China, why did he institute various policies to restrict merchants and deliberately place the status of merchants below that of farmers?

Seeing Cao Wei pull a chicken leg, Zhu Chu also smiled and tore off the other one and stuffed it into his mouth.

What will you do if you don't do well as a court official, but instead come to ask for errands from the Manufacturing Bureau and the Scientific Research Institute? It's just enough to add to the chaos.

"Grand Master..."

"Are you really willing to give up your status to do business as a merchant?"

Cao Wei couldn't help but twitch his lips, "As expected of Zhu, you are the only one who dares to say this."

Seeing how pitiful he was, Cao Wei couldn't bear it. Zhu Zhen was a bit impetuous, but he was still a good person.

Only when a country's food output can be stabilized can it have the opportunity to continue to develop.

Two days a day was fine, but when he thought about having to wake up early and work late at night like this for decades, Zhu Zhen felt that he was hopeless.

After thinking about it, Cao Wei said:

"Grand Master, please stop making fun of me. I am Cao Lin's father-in-law after all. I have to recite the Buddha's face even if I don't remember the monk's face."

But Cao Wei considered that Ming Dynasty was only in the early stages of restructuring, everything was taking a new path, and there were already some unclear things between officials and businessmen.

If Zhu Ming dives directly into the business world, which indirectly affects the credibility and status of businessmen in society, will it lead to more wanton and rampant collusion between government and businessmen?

This seems to be a bad thing, no, we can't be so hasty... Cao Wei thought in his mind.

Otherwise, let Zhu Qi be a behind-the-scenes person and let others do business and make money. Zhu Qi will only be a person holding shares behind the scenes...

This method should work, Cao Wei pondered and nodded.

Zhu Ming looked at Cao Wei and shook his head for a while, then nodded, his heart scratching with anxiety.

"Master, you are nodding and shaking your head. What do you mean?"

Cao Wei glanced at him, and Zhu Chu felt that he was looking at his own son.

"It's not impossible to do business, but it can't be done openly." Zhu Zhen asked doubtfully: "I want to do business, how can I do business without doing it openly?"

"I'm not asking you to do business," Cao Wei waved his hand, "You are a shareholder, invest in others, let others buy and sell to make money, and you get the dividends."

"Don't mention it, your Min Wang family has a big business and you have money to invest. This method is really suitable for you." Cao Wei said with a smile.

How did Zhu Chu know about shareholder dividends? Cao Wei said that he was confused, but when he heard Cao Wei say that the path was suitable for him, he was still very happy.

"Really? Master, please tell me what to do. I will do what the master says."

"Well... you can go around the market more in the past few days to see what business you are interested in and what business you like. Once you have thought about it, come to me and I will find a way for you."

People like Zhu Ming will only work hard on one thing if they are interested in it. Otherwise, they will get half the result with half the effort.

After Zhu Ming heard this, he couldn't care about anything else. He stood up and neatly bowed to Cao Wei.

"I knew that the Grand Master was a good person. I thanked the Grand Master and I will take Wen'er to visit him at his residence another day."

After saying that, he happily left the research institute and went to look for ways to make a fortune in the future.

He didn't know what Cao Wei meant, but it didn't affect his enthusiasm for the matter at all, because he believed in Cao Wei.

The shadow of a famous tree makes it impossible for the majestic Grand Master Cao to trick him.

In the following days, Zhu Zhen wandered between the east and west markets.

After walking around for more than ten days in a row, Zhu Zhen became more and more dazzled. He wanted to buy everything he saw, and wanted to taste everything he saw. He didn't know what kind of business he was interested in. Anyway, he spent a lot of money.

Zhu Chu's expenses in this half month are enough to cover the expenses of ordinary people for more than ten years.

Zhu Zhen himself realized this belatedly. He was walking on the street and reflecting. He had to be careful. If he spent money like this, he could only get in but not get out. Sooner or later, this family would be ruined.

But when he walked past a ready-made clothing store and saw the luxurious clothes and robes inside, he threw all his thoughts out of his mind in the blink of an eye.

When I walked into the shop, the waiter greeted me warmly.

"Sir, you are really discerning! Our store is a century-old store, and all the goods are of the highest quality!"

Zhu Ming was stunned, "A century-old store, your store was opened in the former dynasty?"

The waiter in the store was also stunned. The century-old store was just a gimmick to gain fame. How could anyone really listen to it?

At this time, the shopkeeper happened to come out from behind. When he saw Zhu Ming standing at the door, he was dressed in luxurious clothes and had an extraordinary temperament. He knew that an important guest was here, so he quickly went up to replace the waiter.

"Come, sir, please come inside and take a look. I'm ignorant, so I can say whatever I want. However, the clothes in our store are of the highest quality, both in terms of materials and workmanship. Even if it is a century-old brand, it may not be better than ours." ”

Zhu Ming looked at the clothes on display in the store and thought to himself that the shopkeeper was not boasting and did a good job.

"Take this off for me," Zhu Zhen said, pointing to the top robe.

The shopkeeper did as he was told.

"Sir, look, this robe is made of fine silk and satin. When you touch the fabric, it's so smooth! It's also light and thin. The weather is about to get hot. This robe is just right!"

The shopkeeper said while holding up his robe and gesturing in front of Zhu Chu. Zhu Chu was very moved when he saw it, and he couldn't help but pay for it.

Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration.

These days, he shuttled between markets, spending money on food and drink, but the most expensive thing was to buy a lot of clothes. When he saw beautiful clothes, he wanted to wear them.

As a former stage person, Zhu Ming always pays attention to pomp and circumstance. A gorgeous dress is indispensable in his opinion, and he also likes the feeling of wearing gorgeous clothes.

So refreshing!
Finally found it, isn't this the business he is interested in?

Zhu Zhen was so excited when he thought of this, he turned around and ran outside.

The shopkeeper and the waiter looked at each other, both confused.

Why did he suddenly run away?

I haven't said the price yet...

...

Let’s talk about Korea.
King Zhongsu found out about the conditions for Ming Dynasty to send troops and was in a dilemma.

He did not want to be Ming's puppet, but if he did not agree to Ming's conditions, Ming would not send troops, and then the Japanese bandit problem in Goryeo would not be solved.

The number of Japanese countries is still small now, but if they are not eliminated, after the Japanese bandits have grown stronger, will there still be any hope for Ansheng in Koryo?

King Zhongsu knew very well why those Japanese bandits chose to come to Goryeo. They wanted to occupy the magpie's nest.

As long as the Japanese bandits are not eliminated, he will not be able to sleep peacefully.

Comparing the two situations, the only choice is to accept the conditions of the Ming Dynasty. Even if you are a puppet, it is better than having your country completely taken over by others.

"Your Majesty, Master Daoyan wishes to see you." Suddenly a guard came up to report.

"Please come quickly," King Zhongsu did not dare to neglect.

Daoyan had come up with Ming Dynasty's conditions before, and King Zhongsu said that he should consider it. In the blink of an eye, six days had passed. I guess Daoyan was tired of waiting.

The guard turned around and went out, and then Daoyan in black robe walked in.

"The poor monk has met King Zhongsu."

"Master Daoyan, you're welcome. Please take a seat."

After Dao Yan Shi Shi Ran sat down, he said lightly:

"Now that six days have passed, I wonder how King Zhongsu is thinking about it? The poor monk still has to reply to our Majesty the Ming Emperor."

The Ming Dynasty was actually in no hurry, but Daoyan didn't want to waste time in the small island country of Goryeo. When he was done waiting, he came over to put some pressure on King Zhongsu.

King Zhongsu became embarrassed when he heard this, his eyes were wandering, but he didn't say a word.

Seeing that he was hesitating, Dao Yan made some explosive news:
"To be honest with King Zhongsu, in the past few days, the poor monk has sent people to the south of Goryeo to find out the details of the Japanese bandits."

"The leader of the Japanese bandits was Gokomatsu, who was supported by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the Northern Dynasty of Japan. When Japan was defeated, he took part of his troops to escape from Hokkaido and took advantage of the chaos. He also took with him the goods he bought from me, the Ming Dynasty. "

"Yes, yes, it's those muskets! Let our Goryeo army lose again and again, otherwise we would have retaken the city long ago!" King Zhongsu said through gritted teeth.

Dao Yan chuckled: "This group of Japanese bandits is difficult for Goryeo to deal with, but for the Ming Dynasty, it can be destroyed with a snap of the fingers. As long as King Zhongsu agrees, within half a year, all the land occupied by the Japanese bandits will be returned."

(End of this chapter)