Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the Forbidden City.

Then, Su Mu walked for a long time under the leadership of eunuch Lin, and finally arrived at the forbidden center.After checking his identity and waist badge, he arrived at the residence of Empress Dowager Zhang of Kunning Palace and was taken to a shrine.

The abode is quite wide, the floor is paved with bright gold bricks, and there is nothing inside, except for a huge screen in front of it.

The light also seemed dim, and when the lamp was turned on, through the veil on the screen, one could vaguely see a slim figure sitting behind.

No need to ask, this is naturally the benevolent Empress Dowager Zhang who listens to politics behind the curtain.

Except for Queen Mother Zhang, there was no one else in the house.

The last time I came here had a very profound impact on Su Mu. Since leaving the capital, Su Mu often dreamed of the bloody scene he saw in the palace.

The figure of Empress Dowager Zhang is naturally the protagonist of this nightmare, and Su Mu can't forget her physical features even for a moment.When I saw this figure today, I naturally knew who it was.

Sure enough, Lin Sen stepped forward and told: "Queen Bing, the servants have already brought Su Mu."

A melodious and clear voice came: "Lin Sen, step back, the Ai family has something to say to Su Mu."

"Yes, the slaves retire."

After Eunuch Lin stepped back and closed the door casually, Su Mu stepped forward to salute: "Your servant Su Mu kowtowed to the Empress Dowager... nine thousand years old."

He really didn't know how to address Empress Dowager Zhang. It was obviously inappropriate to call her Long Live, and it seemed inappropriate to call her Thousand Years.In this way, wouldn't Queen Mother Zhang be equated with Princess Taikang at the same level.You know, she is the most powerful person in the world today, at least before Emperor Zhengde came to power.

Ordinarily, Su Mu should kowtow to meet him, but as a modern person, he is a little reluctant to ask him to kneel.

So, he casually assigned the title of future Eunuch Wei to Empress Dowager Zhang.

Empress Dowager Zhang, behind the screen, obviously frowned when she heard this new address, and then chuckled lightly: "Su Qing can talk, let's get down!"

Su Mu was not prosecuted for not kneeling.

Su Mu straightened his body, and the atmosphere in the room eased a lot.

"Su Mu, do you know why Aijia called you into the palace this time?"

Su Mu replied carefully: "This time, I did not disgrace my mission and invited His Royal Highness Taikang back to the palace. It's a pity that it took more than half a year to live up to the Queen Mother's high expectations. I am guilty."

"It doesn't count, although Taikang is messing around. However, you can try your best to maintain the dignity of the royal family. It can be considered that the merits and demerits are equal, and the Ai family will not punish you."

Su Mu felt relieved: "Thank you, Empress Dowager, I am very grateful."

The figure behind the screen didn't move at all, and sat upright: "Your Mi Zhe and Taikang's Xin Ai family also looked over, what kind of bank did you make? Is it possible to earn so much profit every year from the official salt of the salt field?"

"Naturally." After doing this, Su Mu was very proud of himself.

"Can you really earn several million taels of profit every year?"

Su Mu nodded affirmatively: "Queen Mother, I have already calculated that three to five million taels per year can still be guaranteed. Moreover, if it is real salt or other items, it may be affected by the climate, but this thing will not."

Behind the screen, Queen Mother Zhang pondered for a moment: "Isn't the salt ticket that Su Mu got here a treasure?"

Su Mu hurriedly said: "No, the treasure banknotes are only issued but not received, and there is no real thing as a guarantee. The credit is very poor. After the issuance, the value continues to depreciate, and in the end it can only become a piece of waste paper. This salt banknote can Freely convertible official salt and silver, credit is guaranteed. Moreover, if the country or the royal family have urgent needs in the future, they can print more, and the big deal is to spend the future income in advance. That is to borrow money from themselves. If it is done properly, it is not afraid of causing trouble. "

Empress Dowager Zhang behind the screen nodded: "Indeed, our Tian family has been too poor in recent years. If you hadn't come up with such a novelty, the money needed for the emperor's wedding and Taikang's marriage would not be enough." Know where to raise money. Even if your salt ticket is a cup of poisoned wine, Aijia will drink it."

Hearing what Queen Mother Zhang said, Su Mu couldn't help breaking out a layer of sweat: "The queen mother is serious, this is what I think, the salt ticket will continue to weaken the official color in the future, and after the credit is established, there is no need for the same official salt." Hook up. In the end, it becomes a pure private firm. Of course, the big bosses of this firm are the Son of Heaven and His Highness Taikang."

Empress Dowager Zhang: "You don't need official salt as a guarantee, will the people recognize the salt vote, and what kind of credit do you rely on? Is it possible that you want to use the name of the emperor?"

Su Mu shook his head: "After the ticket number has been fully circulated, the Development Bank must have raised a large amount of silver reserves. With this silver as a guarantee, it is enough to maintain its credit. The Queen Mother's talk about poisonous wine is mainly because of fear of overprinting For example, the Jiaozi in the Song Dynasty and the treasure banknotes in the early years of the Guo Dynasty are all like this, but Jiaozi and treasure banknotes are printed by the state. Once the country has something to do, the Ministry of Households and ministers don’t want to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. Thinking about printing tickets. After all, printing a ticket is much easier than increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, and there is no trouble. In this way, it is no wonder that the currency system is not completely corrupted. Now the Development Bank is now a royal property, and its own land Naturally, intensive cultivation and conservation are required, how can it be possible to spend money indiscriminately, lose one's job, smash one's own signboard, and kill chickens to get eggs?"

Empress Dowager Zhang behind the screen heard what Su Mu said was interesting, and chuckled softly: "Su Mu, although the Ai family didn't fully understand what you said, they vaguely felt that it made sense. Indeed, the family's property should be carefully maintained. According to the Ai family, there are four kinds of ministers mentioned by the first emperor: public, loyal, honest, and capable. It is hard to say that you, Su Mu, are unfair, and some people say that you love money, so honesty is definitely out of the question. But to Your Majesty And my royal family is loyal and loyal, and has many clever means of making money, and it can be said to be able to take advantage of it. With these two strengths, it is enough."

With her smile, the candles behind the screen flickered, and the figure on the gauze also swayed in various poses.

Su Mu was a little ashamed, but secretly happy in his heart: "Throughout the ages, rulers and employers have valued loyalty the most. If you are still a capable minister, you must be simple in the emperor's heart."

He hurriedly said, "I'm terrified."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled with satisfaction again: "You are able to raise so much money for His Majesty and the Ai family this time, which is a great contribution. Tell me, how should the Ai family reward you."

Su Mu: "I dare not."

Empress Dowager Zhang was still sitting upright behind the screen. After talking for a long time, she didn't move a bit: "Su Mu, you are from Juren. Don't you scholars often say that learning is good and you are an official? I will give you an official position experience. Bar!"