Zhu Yuanzhang can see my dreams

Chapter 275 275 The third highest position in the Ming Dynasty (please ask for double monthly tickets)
Wang Buli lay dead at home.

No, or I am thinking hard about how to promote perfume and sanitary napkins.

The maids on the side are threading mutton skewers and getting ready for the barbecue.

Lay the foundation for the next spring outing to pick flowers.

Then the maid was giving Wang Buli a massage, and he received Kang Changmin, the eunuch from the palace.

Your Majesty has something important to do and please invite your consort into the palace.

"Ah, why are you so urgent?"

Wang Buli thought to himself that if I just rested for a while, Lao Zhu would always send someone to call him into the palace for a chat.

Is this a way to avoid leaving yourself empty-handed?
But people are under the eaves and have to bow their heads.

So when Wang Buli entered the city gate and saw Ping An being rewarded one after another, everyone began to sit down.

It seems that the fields are not easily damaged by plowing, but the cows can be really tired.

That bottle of perfume still has its lethality.

"Brother An, if you don't have enough, I'll make a fresh one and I'll refill it for you."

"Farewell, farewell."

Ping An waved his hands repeatedly, he was really not the only woman.

They all want perfume, express themselves crazily, and hope that peace can be given to them, but this is really difficult for him.

But the bottle held by Mrs. Ping An is truly a unique treasure.

Wang Buli simply gave him two peaches and killed three people.

As a military general, especially one who is still young, he will have to fight for his life on the battlefield in the future. How can he be hurt by drinking and sex?
Ping An has started quitting smoking recently, and I hope they will both get pregnant.

In the main hall.

Wang Buli quickly read the credentials of the King of Korea.

He refined the central idea, which is what Ming Dynasty said.

Compared to the tribute trade, opening a single opening for them would be a godsend.

Not only will the number of beneficiaries of Goryeo's powerful ministers increase, but their money will also increase.

Even if the envoy group can profit from the mission to the Ming Dynasty, others can't get it, so how can they not be jealous.

But in recent years, when Korean envoys came to China, they all suffered disaster.

Now that the King of Goryeo is fully committed to the opportunity given to them by the Ming Dynasty, how can he object?

"Your Majesty, many of our Ming Dynasty's objects cannot be made by either Korea or Japan.

We can even sell them large quantities of designer porcelain that is beautiful in shape but does not have many practical functions. "

After listening to Wang Buli's words, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

He is a pragmatist.

The market for silk is so big and the price is so high that it cannot be digested by the entire Ming Dynasty.

And Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how to appreciate and play with those exquisite porcelains.

Or maybe he didn't have time to waste on it.

Nowadays, these large quantities of things that can be produced at will can all be turned into sharp weapons to weaken Beiyuan's strength. This is indeed a path that Lao Zhu has never imagined.

Therefore, he was very concerned about this matter, and sent a pre-inspection mission to inquire about the situation in Goryeo in detail. Now some information has been sent back.

Wang Buli was arranged to sit across from Zhu Biao's desk and read the information carefully.

Goryeo is currently stronger than North Korea, at least it still has a nominal currency in the country.

North Korea did not have its own currency for a long time, and had to use Ming Dynasty money.

But the Ming Dynasty was also short of money, and even less money went out.

Although North Korea had no currency, it relied on the Ming Dynasty to become the trade center of East Asia.

Although the Ming Dynasty had everything, its early foreign trade was not outstanding.

The incident of Japanese pirates alone prompted Zhu Yuanzhang to promulgate a sea ban policy in order to prevent them from colluding with the defeated troops to counterattack the mainland.

There was almost no normal trade between the Ming Dynasty and Japan.

As a result, tribute disputes occurred later.

It was because the Ming Dynasty thought that the tribute from the Japanese country was worth a lot of money, and did not take it seriously at all. However, the Japanese people felt differently.

This is huge profit!
Without competing for tribute, they would not be able to earn this money.

So for money, it is normal for bloodshed to occur.

The goods of the Ming Dynasty have a huge market among the surrounding small countries, and they also lead their fashion.

Countries such as North Korea and Japan are proud to have items from the Ming Dynasty at home.

After all, Ming Dynasty represents power, wealth, and taste in surrounding countries.

Zheng He's voyages to the West were also driven by political factors rather than economic factors. Most of the things were given away casually, and most of the transactions were spices and so on.

Otherwise, the huge expenditure of money would not have given many civil servants an excuse to cancel their voyages.

Ming Dynasty doesn't care, but which of the people along the coast is unhappy with Ming Dynasty's generosity?
Wang Buli looked at the intelligence collected by the inspection school and had to say that these people were quite capable. They could get some information by going to Gaoli to investigate.

So are they too easy to tell apart by playing Mongolians?

Or maybe the Koreans still have to flatter them, but Mongolia is different, the mass base is not good.

Wang Buli didn't ask about the fictional Mongolians getting titles. Did Lao Zhu do it?
But he discovered one thing: Gao Li was now terminally ill.

Although they have their own currency, copper coins and silver bottles, they have almost no interaction with the people below.

Many people used rice or cloth as currency for private transactions.

Moreover, the tax collected by Goryeo was one out of ten taxes. In addition, local products from various places had to be handed over, which were divided into regular tribute and special tribute.

All are turned over in kind.

Of course, if it were so good, Korea wouldn't be so miserable.

As private estates expanded, tax shifts became more severe.

Nominally everyone had to pay tribute, but wealthy families were often exempted from tax, and the entire burden fell on the common people.

In order to seek huge profits, farmers in Goryeo often had to pay several times higher tribute.

Wang Buli found that the people of Goryeo are really tolerant now. They are so able to endure hardship.

In the past, the Mongols came to Goryeo many times to cause chaos and plunder. Then the Red Turban Army came to plunder, and Japanese pirates also came to plunder.

Goryeo's army could not even save the lives of its people, not to mention their property. Why didn't anyone revolt?
Didn't the personal experience of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty blow the wind of peasant uprising in Goryeo?
Especially at this time, Korea has not updated its planting technology, there is no double-cropping rice, etc., and there is not enough food to eat, so they don't dare to rebel?

Wang Buli was very confused.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Biao, who was sitting opposite, saw Wang Buli's expression change and thought something had happened.

"There has been no peasant uprising in Goryeo until now. I really don't understand it."

Wang Buli put down one piece of information under his hand, picked up another and continued to read: "I thought the people of Goryeo lived a hard life, but I didn't expect them to endure hardship even more."

Zhu Biao:? ? ?
"What do you say?"

"There are endless taxes to pay and endless corvees to serve."

"What, you want to help them?" Zhu Biao asked funny.

Wang Buli then shook his head: "Since they can endure hardship so much, they might as well endure more hardship."

Zhu Biao's eyes widened and he didn't know what to say.

Because this answer has never appeared in his brain.

He thought that Wang Buli wanted to secretly encourage Goryeo, and Ming Dynasty, like Dayuan, made a mess of that land and developed it into a forward position for attacking Japan in the future.

As a result, he let the people of Goryeo continue to suffer!

Zhu Biao then thought about it, since Wang Buli said that Goryeo would not last long and there would be unrest sooner or later. The Ming Dynasty had just taken the first step and specified that it did not want any unrest there.

It's not bad to keep the status quo.

Zhu Biao glanced at Wang Buli again, and sure enough, he was still a little sympathetic.

It is up to their rulers to worry about whether the people of the small Fanbang countries will die or not. There are still many places in the Ming Dynasty where governance is not perfect. How can he have time to invite the people of the small Fanbang countries?
When Wang Buli finished looking at Goryeo's supplies, they were able to buy copper, wax, hematoxylin, pepper, etc. from Japan. Leather goods were also available in Goryeo, but he had forgotten about them.

The most important thing is that Wang Buli found a way to transport rice directly from Goryeo to Dagokou, which could also alleviate the food problem of northern soldiers.

"finish watching?"

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the pen in his hand, and a maid came forward and started rubbing his wrist.

"Back to Your Majesty, I have finished reading. The situation in Korea is more complicated than I imagined. There are some things I have not considered before."

Wang Buli also emphasized that rice from Goryeo could be exchanged for silk, tea, porcelain, etc., further reducing the cost of the court's supply of food to the north.

Previously, he was simply considering getting benefits from Beiyuan, completely forgetting that Japan was also part of the trade.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Wang Buli's story, but thought that he had subconsciously abandoned the Japanese line.

This guy wants to leave the benefits of this Japanese silver mine to his fourth son. Then they can go to the north to have fun. Do you really think I don’t know your little thoughts?
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang recognized Wang Buli's honesty and leniency. He was just waiting to see Wang Buli's expression when he found out that he had found a silver mine from Japan.

Zhu Yuanzhang was full of expectations for this matter.

I asked you to hide it secretly from me. If you have a good relationship with the fourth child, you should team up with him to hide the silver mine. After Xiao Laosi returned to Nanjing to celebrate the New Year, he returned to his hometown in Fengyang to continue training.

Wang Buli rambled on about the situation in Goryeo, and Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly: "What should we do next?"

"The Hubu warehouse contains silk, tea and porcelain, and Korea will send ships to trade."

Wang Buli was very surprised by Zhu Yuanzhang's question. What's so difficult about it?
"What do you mean I don't need to do anything?"

"Just normal transactions." Wang Buli sat sideways and replied:

"Just make sure the business is fair. There's no need to give them too many rewards. Ore and the like also need to be mined. It's better to let them transport it with other goods first.

Moreover, many of the merchant ships coming from Korea are designated to return with empty positions. They can also bring silver bottles to buy additional goods from our Daming Dynasty. After all, we have the pricing power, and they will make a huge profit if they resell them.

After such a trade, everyone should know what to do. "

Wang Buli believed that as long as the first trade was successful and everyone tasted the benefits, even if there were many storms on the sea, they would not be able to stop them from sending people to Ming Dynasty to make money.

After all, it was not the powerful people of Goryeo who took the risk, they only needed to send people out.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought that Wang Buli would give some wise advice, but he never thought that he would be so calm.

He planned two hostile empires and two small foreign countries at once, but the answer Wang Buli gave was that he could just do serious business to support this trade line?

For Zhu Yuanzhang, who had to control everything, he felt extremely unhappy.

Because this matter was beyond his control and he had no previous experience to speak of.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wang Buli blankly.

Wang Buli raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your Majesty, what are you worried about?"

"Destroying Beiyuan is a big deal, and it must not be done lightly."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wang Buli's serious reply.

"It doesn't matter. If it doesn't work once, there will be a second time. We have a lot of trial and error costs, because the risks involved are all borne by Korea itself."

Wang Buli in turn comforted Zhu Yuanzhang, saying that Ming Dynasty was just providing some insignificant supplies.

Even if Goryeo's fleet encountered a storm, there would be no loss to Ming Dynasty.

If they want to earn this huge profit, they have to take more risks.

Zhu Biao, who was sitting behind the two of them, was really frightened when he listened to their conversation, especially Wang Buli's answers.

Although his father also dotes on him, Zhu Biao will not be as calm and calm on the surface as Wang Buli when it comes to his own father.

In Wang Buli's body, Zhu Biao actually vaguely saw the shadow of his mother.

Could this be a sign of being strong without desire?

Zhu Biao didn't understand what was going on, but he was greatly shocked.

After Wang Buli explained, Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded slightly.

He has a worrying temperament, and once he realizes that things are out of his control, Lao Zhu will be very sensitive.

After all, the method Wang Buli mentioned was something he had never expected.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. In the early years, Goryeo had maritime trade with the Song Dynasty and the Jin and Liao Dynasties. Their maritime transportation experience is greater than that of the Ming Dynasty. Unless natural disasters can stop the trade, everything else will be difficult."

Wang Buli's words made Zhu Yuanzhang agree.

Because Ming's current external navigation is stagnant.

Many people don’t get the chance to go to sea.

"How is the production of your glass bottle going?"

"The craftsmen in the mansion are also striving for excellence." Wang Buli answered truthfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised that Wang Buli could produce expensive glass products. He just said:

"Actually, we think this kind of useless thing can also be sold to Korea."

"I'm not in a hurry." Wang Buli chuckled: "I actually have an idea about this glass. I'll make an eagle statue when the time comes.
It was donated to the emperor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty through Goryeo, and then several taller statues were built, smuggled from the border and sold to the powerful factions on the grassland. They all could start fighting among themselves without us provoking them. "

"Ok?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up, and he felt that Wang Buli's trick was really destructive.

Bei Yuan is not monolithic by any means, and they also have internal struggles.

It was just because of the Ming Dynasty's military strength and Wang Baobao's death that they briefly reconciled.

But the cracks still exist.

"Good good."

Zhu Yuanzhang's brows suddenly relaxed. He also knew the meaning of eagles and the like to the Mongolians.

A piece of broken glass would be too valuable to cause them to fight among themselves.

For the first time, Zhu Yuanzhang paid attention to these things that had no practical value.

Because in his philosophy, as long as it has practical value, it is not a vase or something.

Zhu Biao had a better understanding of Wang Buli's vicious plan.

It seems that he knows a lot about the situation in Beiyuan.

After several conversations with Wang Buli, Zhu Biao felt that this guy really knew everything.

He'll pick up whatever you say to him, and he'll even give you some ideas that you've never seen before.

Wang Buli has experienced the baptism of the information explosion. He doesn't know how much useless knowledge has been forced into it, not to mention that he can actively search for it on his own.

"Now, I feel more at ease."

If Wang Buli hadn't had the experience of going to fairyland and was his son-in-law, he would be extraordinarily affectionate with his daughter and he would be a good person.

Lao Zhu would not act so wavering in front of him.

This kind of emotion has rarely been shown in front of his subordinates since Lao Zhu took power.

He only shared his pressure with Queen Ma.

"Then how to sell perfume, have you thought about it?"

Wang Buli shook his head and just said that he planned to use more gorgeous packaging to exaggerate the preciousness of the perfume.

In addition to the glass bottle, a large package is also needed.

As for what gimmick makes the perfume popular, he has not yet figured out how to break through.

Anyway, I haven't thought of anything else besides going out for a spring outing more often, picking flowers on the way, and asking the people in Yong'an Village to plant flowers all around.

This kind of thing is not based on quantity. Only when things are scarce can they be sold at high prices.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not very experienced in commodity trading. He thought for a while and said, "How about you ask those merchants how they sell at such high prices?"

"ask them?"

Wang Buli shook his head slightly.

I just want to use perfume to cut their leeks. Is it possible that I have to ask them to give me advice on how to cut them?
"It's a good idea." Wang Buli nodded again, as people are wise in the world.

Even if what the leader says is wrong, you must first accept it.

After all, Lao Zhu finally came up with an idea for you, how can you say that he can't do it on the spot?

Then he will let you know whether he can do it or not!

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will find someone to ask about this."

Wang Buli looked at the sky and wondered if his barbecue party in the evening could still be held.

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang expressed his satisfaction with Wang Buli shaking his head first and then nodding.

Besides, he felt that the idea he came up with was quite good.

Wang Buli doesn't know how to do business, so instead of working behind closed doors, it's better to go out and ask questions.

With his name as Wang Buli, is it possible that those businessmen would still hide it?

Of course, there were people who wanted to flatter, so they rushed to give Wang Buli advice.

Zhu Yuanzhang also understood what Wang Buli meant when he shook his head first. Wasn't this thing just to prepare to cut off their money?

"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will go back to the house and think about who to ask for advice."

Wang Buli bowed slightly and followed Lao Zhu in such a big talk. He must have performed well. It was time for him to start talking nonsense.

"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands and told him to get out.

The idea he came up with today was good, and he was very happy.

Hu Weiyong asked to see the emperor. He was really shocked to see Wang Buli sitting opposite Zhu Biao.

After all, only two people can sit in this hall, one is the emperor and the other is the prince.

Even if Hu Weiyong is the prime minister, he can only stand.

Now there is a third person in the Ming Dynasty!

There's something wrong!
That should obviously be my position!

(End of this chapter)