Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 480: It's so exciting to just run away after saying that
Chapter 480: It’s so exciting to just run away after saying that
"Ah? This is still the first floor?"

"Weiyong, you... I don't quite understand what you are saying!"

"Is it really that powerful?"

Old Zhu was really interested now.

Zhu Yuanzhang had no other hobbies in his life. Even after becoming emperor, he still had those simple hobbies.

The more money you make, the more land you have at home.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, you can feel that Zhu Yuanzhang has always been like this.

Simple and unpretentious!

It’s not that I don’t like false reputation or anything like that, but they have to be put at the back of the list.

In his eyes, officials were his family's farmhands, the national treasury was his family's money storehouse, and expanding territory was just acquiring new land for his family.
These ideas are so simple and unpretentious.

"Well, since your majesty wants to know, let's talk about it in detail!"

Seeing that he had finally aroused Old Zhu's interest, Master Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"We have already said that taxes can be levied on transactions!"

"Because the profits are so high, the Ming Dynasty might as well impose heavy taxes to fill the treasury."

"It's just that we need to supervise it to prevent the money from falling into private hands!"

It’s hard to say anything else, but Mr. Zhu shouldn’t take this matter of his own money too seriously.

After hearing what Master Hu said, I nodded hurriedly.

"Secondly, apart from taxes, what is really important is the increase in income for the people!"

Speaking of this, Mr. Hu was also quite emotional.

“The people are suffering!”

"Regardless of how much land the family has, just this kind of land is dependent on the weather for food."

"In a good year with favorable weather and good harvests, perhaps we can save a little after filling our stomachs."

“But if the wind, frost, rain or snow is not favorable, it will be a problem whether the family can have food to eat.”

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he instantly felt the same way.

After all, wasn’t that what his family was like back then?

Mr. Hu's story is still going on.

"But if ordinary people don't want to do this and want to make some money from other places, they don't have any chance at all!"

"Because they either sell themselves as tenant farmers, or at best carry a load to the city to sell needles and thread."

"Other than that, they can't find any other way to make money!"

"But if maritime trade is developed, it will be different!"

"As I just said, maritime trade is extremely profitable. How can merchants who see huge sums of money to be earned let it go?"

When Master Hu said this, he was extremely proud. After laughing twice, he said proudly.

"Those merchants want to continue to organize and sell their goods thousands or even tens of thousands of miles away."

"In addition to purchasing ships, the most important thing is to organize the goods!"

“But how can goods be organized so easily?”

Speaking of this, Master Hu became even more proud.

He was so exhausted that he couldn't continue what he was saying. He turned his head and chuckled twice. After he felt completely pleased with himself, he continued.

"Those merchants are not like your Majesty, who has a large number of craftsmen and workshops at his disposal."

"They can only build their own workshops and hire people to make products quickly."

“And it’s going to take a lot of people!”

"Then he has to pay for hiring someone!"

"And for the common people, isn't this just an extra income for no reason?"

"Even if I can't earn this money every day, I still have to quit my job and go home to work in the fields during the busy farming season."

"But for farmers, even if the work is a little bit harder, even if the time is short, even if it is very tiring, it doesn't matter!"

"As long as they can make money, they are happy to do it!"

"And for Daming, this is a good thing!"

"If the people have more money, their lives will be better." "If the people's lives are better, why would there be so many rebellions?"

"This is the real benefit of maritime trade to the Ming Dynasty!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he finally realized.

It turns out there is such a relationship behind this.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang still had questions, so he hurriedly asked.

"Weiyong, then, if this farmer doesn't have any skills, does that mean he can't make this much money?"

Mr. Hu waved his hand nonchalantly.

"My Lord, what are you thinking about?"

"Think about it for a moment. Whether it's ceramics, tea or silk, how many areas really require craftsmanship?"

"Don't we still need people to work hard?"

"It's just hard work. How hard can it be?"

"It only takes a few days to get used to it, and then there's nothing you can't do!"

"For those places that really require skills, the craftsmen in the workshop will do it!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he nodded in understanding.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Master Hu and said with a little hesitation.

"Weiyong, since you have said this, I can't pretend to shirk my responsibility anymore."

"Then let's send a fleet to take the tea, porcelain, silk and other things you mentioned and make a trip first!"

"Let's try it first and see how it works, then we can talk about expanding it, how about that?"

Mr. Hu nodded with satisfaction.

“Very good!”

"Try it first!"

"Once you see the benefits, not only the merchants, but you yourself will also become active!"

"Okay then, I'll take my leave now!"

Seeing Master Hu getting up and leaving without hesitation, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became anxious.

He grabbed Master Hu and said unhappily.

"no!"

"Weiyong, are you just going to give me an idea and then just ignore it?"

"How can you do this?"

"Shouldn't you take care of this matter?"

When Master Hu heard this, he shook his head like a rattle and spoke in a decisive tone.

"Absolutely impossible!"

"It's good enough that I can give you some advice. What else can I do?"

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and there are countless capable officials in the court. Why do you need me to do this?"

"Anyway, I have already said everything that needs to be said and reminded. The rest is up to Your Majesty!"

"I'm leaving now!"

After saying this, he left in great joy, completely ignoring Zhu Yuanzhang's repeated calls.

It looked as if there was a dog chasing him from behind.

Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he laughed when he saw Master Hu running away in panic.

"Song Li, what do you think is wrong with Wei Yong?"

"He is obviously our old brother who has been with us all the way, and he is also our son-in-law."

"Why are you so happy to stay at home?"

"He came out to help us do something, but it will cost him his life, right?"

Upon hearing this, Song Li showed a bitter smile.

Is this something he can answer?

Both sides are big shots, which one can he afford to offend?
Your Majesty, please just complain to yourself, don’t drag me into this!
(End of this chapter)