If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 60 Household Yamen
"What else can I do? I'm in charge of the palace's purchases. I've bitten off some things that are useful to the palace and asked them to deliver them according to the rules. What else can I do?" Madam Zhang said casually when Zhu Zhankun asked. While doing so, he did not forget to educate Zhu Zhankun: "Son, I know that you don't want to see that our East Palace is in a pinch, and you want to find financial resources for the family, but this businessman can't get anything from his donation, and our family can't benefit from it. Do you know Know?
Your grandfather wanted to trust our East Palace, so he let your mother take charge of all the affairs of the palace after your grandmother passed away. However, this seems to be a favor, but it is also a hidden danger and danger.

It’s okay for our family to do well, but if something goes wrong, especially if our family benefits from this, not to mention what your grandfather thinks, they won’t let our family go if your second uncle is the only one in the court. , all kinds of criticism will be directed at your father. "

Speaking of this, Ms. Zhang couldn't help but show a worried expression to Zhu Zhanqun, and then said: "I know you want to train your grandfather, and you need money. If you don't have enough money, just ask your mother for it. She has some more here. You should use some money first. If you don’t have enough money, you will think of something else.

You really can’t accept money from those merchants, and those who have received it should be returned immediately!Even if your father is not considered, if your reputation is better and your grandfather can make you a king in the future, you can also have a good fief, right? "

Hearing what Zhang said, Zhu Zhanyu was moved by his mother's virtuousness and concern for him, but he also knew that Zhang had misunderstood him.

So he explained to Mrs. Zhang: "Mother, you really misunderstood. Although these businessmen really wanted to join me and I took their money, the money did not fall into my pocket. It was all used to renovate Dinghuai." The Qinhuai River channel outside the door and the dock are being built. Grandpa agreed to this.

The reason why I asked those merchants to come to you is, on the one hand, so that you can directly purchase the things you want from the palace through these merchants, which can save some money.

On the other hand, it was also about building a new money bank for Dad. This was my suggestion. I knew that if Dad wanted to build a new money bank, he would have to deal with these businessmen. He needed these businessmen to deposit money into the new money bank. Come.

No one knows this news yet, so I asked Mr. Yang to recommend these merchants who are related to the palace's purchasing to you. In this way, our East Palace has established a relationship with these merchants.

Not only was the imperial court establishing a new treasury, father would also need these people to reform the banknote laws in the future. Even to say the least, when father and his second uncle were competing for savings, these businessmen, big and small, were also a force. "

Mrs. Zhang listened quietly to what Zhu Zhanqun said, and then her face showed an expression of understanding and relief.

With Zhang's vision and wisdom, she can certainly understand the role of these businessmen. She was just worried that her son would be a bad learner, so she deliberately warned him.

Now that she saw that her son had a long-term vision and that although his plan could not be said to be very subtle, it was indeed a good move, she naturally felt relieved.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Zhang said to Zhu Zhanqun earnestly: "These ladies you mentioned all know, but you still have to pay attention to what you should pay attention to. Forget it this time, in the future, you should not meet these businessmen in person, and don't let them come. Donggong, just arrange for your people to meet them.

Mother will give them some palace purchasing business, but it is bound to not be too much. After all, the palace purchasing expenses are limited, and your grandfather's internal funds can only be so much.

As for your father's side... wait for him to come back later, talk to him yourself, and see what the prince's arrangements are. "

Being able to marry into the Prince of Yan's palace in the Hongwu year, Zhang's talents, which have been in charge of the affairs of the harem through four generations of emperors Yongle, Hongxi, Xuande, and Zhengtong, are not much worse than those of the ministers in the court, so arrangements were made quickly.Naturally, Zhu Zhanjun would not refute Zhang on these matters, and readily agreed.

Because Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji were not at home, only the mother and son had dinner together. As for the other concubines and concubines in the mansion, they all had their own meals and did not eat with the crown princess and the crown prince's legitimate son.

After eating, Mrs. Zhang seemed to be a little worried about whether Zhu Gaochi had eaten at night, and was about to send someone to check. However, Zhu Zhanju volunteered and asked a young eunuch from the East Palace to take the food box, and then prepared to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to check on his home. How busy is dad?

Arriving at the Ministry of Revenue in a carriage from the East Palace, Zhu Zhanjuan looked around with some curiosity.

This is the financial center of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Hubu Yamen, which is in charge of the world's wealth.

It's just that although the Hubu Yamen is in charge of important central authority, the Hubu Yamen does not look very magnificent, and even a bit simple.

This is normal. After all, the city of Nanjing was built during the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang. Even during the Jingnan period, because Li Jinglong surrendered and dedicated the city, it was not severely damaged, so many places still retain the style of the Hongwu period.

When Zhu Zhanjuan was led by an official from the Ministry of Household Affairs to the back hall of the Ministry of Household Affairs and met his fat father, he was discussing the new money bank with Xia Yuanji.

"Your Highness, I think it's better to put this new money bank under the name of the Ministry of Revenue. All money and food in the world are under the control of the Ministry of Household Affairs. According to convention, this new money bank should also be controlled by the Ministry of Household Affairs." Xia Yuanji seemed to want to put the new money in The treasury is placed under the name of the Ministry of Revenue. After all, matters related to money, Xia Yuanji, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is very sensitive: "And it is under the name of the Ministry of Revenue. The new treasury must stabilize the currency value of the treasure banknotes through the grain in Changpingcang." , can also save a lot of steps, right?"

Hearing what Xia Yuanji said, Zhu Zhanquan said loudly before Zhu Gaochi: "If this is the case, then the new money bank will be ruined by your Ministry of Revenue."

With that said, Zhu Zhanjun walked up and greeted Xia Yuanji before saying to Zhu Gaochi beside him: "Dad, Mom is worried that you haven't eaten, so she asked me to bring you food."

"Zhanjun, you came at the right time. I'm just hungry. Come and explain to Xia Shangshu about the new treasury. I'll eat first." With that, Zhu Gaochi took the hand from the little eunuch who came in with Zhu Zhankun. After passing the food box, I found a table nearby to eat.

Zhu Zhanjun looked at Xia Yuanji and asked him: "Why does Xia Shangshu want to put the new money treasury under the name of your household department? I remember I made it very clear to my father that the new money The treasury was established specifically to issue new banknotes and stabilize treasure banknotes. In order to prevent the imperial court from indiscriminately issuing new banknotes and interference from the imperial power, and to establish the credibility of the new banknotes, the imperial court cannot use the new treasury as a national treasury. Why are you doing this, Shangshu Xia? persist in?"

"The imperial court established a new department. This department is also responsible for printing money. It has a large amount of silver, but it does not belong to the treasury. What if the imperial court needs to use money?" Although Xia Yuanji is good at managing money, in the end he still Some concepts of traditional officials have not changed. As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, of course he still wants to increase the authority of the Ministry of Revenue: "If it belongs to the Ministry of Revenue, then it will be more convenient for the country to use money, and the new treasury will also use Changpingcang." , if it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs, it will be convenient to transfer grain."

(End of this chapter)