Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 732 Jinshan is here

  Fang Jifan also understood at this time why His Majesty wanted to show this memorial to himself instead of asking Liu Jian and others for their suggestions.

  Wang Ao is by no means alone.

   Thinking about it, this represents the views of the officials in the court.

Even Liu Jian and others seem to think that the emperor's private house has too much money, but the treasury can't make ends meet. This voyage to the West is the most costly thing. The cost of shipbuilding and recruiting craftsmen and sailors for training alone exceeds The national treasury spends nearly 15% a year.

  In the past, people thought that just grit your teeth and persevere.

   But looking at it now, hey, fellow, ah, well, Your Majesty, do you have so much silver?

   All of a sudden, the thoughts of many people began to heat up, Your Majesty, you have to give money.

   On the surface, it was written by Wang Ao, the master of God, but in fact, behind it was the wish of the vast majority of people in the court. Even, God knows whether Liu Jian and others are behind the scenes.

Emperor Hongzhi was certainly a wise emperor, but the family he had worked so hard to save was private money for his son and grandson. How could he be willing to move the money out? He knew the deep meaning behind it, but if he didn't give it, it seemed that Wang Ao stepped forward and I don't know how many people are secretly encouraging it, it seems that it can't be justified.

   In the future, the children and grandchildren will have no internal money, what should we do?

  So Emperor Hongzhi's attitude was very clear. He didn't want to give, but he didn't want to get into trouble with the court.

  Thinking about it, what this involves is the way of economy. Xiao Jing knows what, the prince knows what, and the eunuchs in the inner court, even Zhang Mao, none of them are useful.

   It is negotiable. After thinking about it, it seems that there is only one Fang Jifan.

   This is my son-in-law.

  After reading it, Fang Jifan understood what His Majesty, Wang Ao and the people behind Wang Ao meant.

  Fang Jifan took a deep breath, glanced at Emperor Hongzhi, with resentment in his eyes, and said: "Here, it is said that there are 7.39 million silver in His Majesty's internal funds, which is countless?"

  When he said this, Emperor Hongzhi became a little annoyed.

  I have worked so hard to save up, and I am usually reluctant to weave new clothes. The past ten years have been like a day, and not only has the cost been reduced.

The most powerful thing about these courtiers is not that they can always find the name of righteousness to make the emperor give in obediently. What's even more frightening is that these people are quite good at counting. The money from his private house was calculated, and the number was accurate to single digits, which was even clearer than that of Emperor Hongzhi.

  Emperor Hongzhi coughed: "Well, the point is not this..."

Fang Jifan continued to look resentful: "When Her Royal Highness got married, the palace gave 600,000 catties of gold. The princess said that the dowry in the palace was less, and my son defended your majesty, saying that the palace is also very difficult. We have to fight with you." Your Majesty, the community is in a difficult time."

"..." Emperor Hongzhi blushed. He naturally knew that his daughter Zhu Xiurong had lived in the palace for a long time and would not have a concept of money, let alone tell Fang Jifan about the lack of dowry. Fang Jifan must have made this up. Complain about the lack of dowry.

  Emperor Hongzhi became annoyed and said, "Don't talk about these details, I'm asking you for your opinion."

  Fang Jifan said with emotion: "Your Majesty, whether it is a dowry or a voyage to the Western Seas, to Your Majesty, it is just a matter of thought, but to my ministers and countless shipbuilders, it is the whole of life."

   "..."

  Emperor Hongzhi regretted it. He knew that he would rather discuss with Zhang Mao than Fang Jifan.

   "Cough cough...cough cough..."

Fang Jifan said with a smile at this time: "Your Majesty, but... Now that His Majesty's internal money has been converted by others, and the memorial is given, and it is the prince who gave the memorial, can Your Majesty stop it? You must know that if this matter is spread, the world will definitely be affected." People are talking about it. Your Majesty is a sage, how can you ruin your reputation just because of a little money?"

  Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback for a moment, unexpectedly, Fang Jifan actually...eat inside out.

   "Jifan, you must not forget your roots in life. I have always loved you very much."

Fang Jifan said: "Your Majesty, please listen to your ministers. This is a general trend, and it is irresistible. If the palace does not get rid of anything, it will only cause more trouble. Even if your Majesty suppresses this matter today, what about tomorrow? What about the day after tomorrow? The voyage to the West involves too much money and food, and the treasury does have many deficiencies, and the ministers have made their minds on His Majesty's internal funds, and the rumors and rumors are really scary."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned, that's what he was worried about.

  So with his hands behind his back, he paced back and forth in the hall: "I saved it with great difficulty, and I don't even want to wear new ones in my usual clothes."

Fang Jifan smiled: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with allocating the money and food for the voyage from now on, but... this matter has to be discussed. The money and food can be paid out of the palace, but in the future, the proceeds from the voyage to the West will naturally be all Did not enter the palace."

   "Is there any profit in sailing to the West?" Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback.

  Fang Jifan also served Emperor Hongzhi, this man surnamed Zhu, didn’t he train in economics before becoming emperor?

  Fang Jifan nodded and nodded: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten how the Japanese pirates came here? There are so many Japanese pirates, not because of private businessmen, but why do private businessmen risk their lives to go to sea?"

  Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while: "How much profit can I get?"

  Fang Jifan said with a smile: "It's hard to say, but I can guarantee that the palace will never suffer from this."

   "Really?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan: "There are countless ships and personnel, and there is a lot of wear and tear. At least, I have to pay millions of dollars every year."

Fang Jifan said with a smile: "I can use the loyal and loyal Eunuch Liu as a guarantee. Eunuch Liu and my son are friends in need. If he hadn't been covering us, attracting the rebels, and assassinating Zhu Chenhao, would we have succeeded? I can't guarantee it yet. Eunuch Liu is the softest part of my heart. I think about Eunuch Liu all the time. If my prediction is wrong, this Eunuch Liu is in the underworld. Pot, into the 18th floor of hell, never to be reborn!"

  Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan, seeing Fang Jifan's seriousness, although he was not sure, but after careful consideration, Fang Jifan was not an unreliable person.

  What's more, Liu Jin and Fang Jifan shared weal and woe, and this Jifan, I think, can be regarded as a kind person.

  Emperor Hongzhi squinted his eyes: "So, I have granted it?"

   "En Zhun."

  Emperor Hongzhi said without confidence: "If I can't do it, let me pay the money."

   "Your Majesty, make a decision early!"

Emperor Hongzhi had no choice but to sigh: "What Jifan said is not unreasonable, since that's the case, I'm sure, but you are right, this matter has to be settled, why don't you go and tell them, after you understand it , let the cabinet play again, and let them distinguish between the appropriation of internal funds and the income of internal funds. I will allow it again!"

  Politics is really complicated.

  Fang Jifan felt dizzy.

  Emperor Hongzhi was right.

For this matter, it is really impossible for Emperor Hongzhi to go and bargain with the ministers. The ministers have to take the initiative to propose this right and responsibility through the memorial, and make it clear that the emperor will grant it at will. This shows that His Majesty is willing to allocate money and food from within. , and it seems that His Majesty is not a person who cares about pennies and pennies.

   "Okay, son, let's go now."

   "Wait a minute." Emperor Hongzhi thought of something: "Jifan, this is really... there will be no problem, if the ship sinks, what if the ship loses everything? If..."

  Fang Jifan could see that Emperor Hongzhi really cared about his money.

   Having been stingy for a lifetime, I just point to this money for my children and grandchildren, so I don’t have to let my children and grandchildren go to the treasury to beg for money and food.

  Fang Jifan said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have already guaranteed my ministers, will my ministers ignore Eunuch Liu?"

Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while: "Why don't you do this? Eighty percent of the money and food will come from the internal funds. Your Fang family also has silver. The Fang family will contribute 20% to the expenses of the voyage together with the internal funds. If you don't get the income, the 20% of the income will be transferred to your successor..."

   "..."

   Fang Jifan said in his heart, whoever said that the emperor did not understand economics, he knew how to share the risk.

  Fang Jifan had no choice but to say: "Oh, that's fine."

  Emperor Hongzhi's face became much ruddy.

  Fang Jifan led the oral order, went to the cabinet, met Liu Jian first, and then called all the ministers from the cabinet and the six ministries, and everyone gathered together.

  Liu Jian showed a detached attitude, as if he didn't care about the expenses of the voyage.

   Li Dongyang only smiled.

  Xie Qian stared at Fang Jifan, his eyes flickering.

  Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, was smiling, thinking that his heart was a dog, and it was about money. Let’s wait and see. When it comes to money later, he will have to scold the Ministry of War for wasting money and food.

  Recently, Zhang Sheng, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, looks radiant. His son has been granted the title of marquis. Look, look, I am Zhang Yuanxi's father, the one who put an arrow to the chaos of King Ning.

  Wang Ao didn't say a word, he looked very reserved, as an emperor, of course he should put on a high-ranking posture and hold it up.

  Fang Jifan probably conveyed His Majesty's meaning.

   All of a sudden, the embarrassing atmosphere actually became a little lively.

  Liu Jian opened his eyes, as if suddenly, he felt that the happy event came too fast.

   Originally thought that His Majesty would definitely bargain, for example, if he was willing to allocate one hundred thousand taels of internal funds, or he would scold his courtiers, be heartbroken, and scold the ministers for not being loyal enough.

   But this promise is so happy.

   It's unbelievable.

  Liu Jian glanced at Li Dongyang, and Li Dongyang showed joy: "Your Majesty really said that?"

Fang Jifan said: "Your Majesty naturally has His Majesty's difficulties, but Fang Jifan thinks about it carefully, the court is also very difficult, everyone has to share the difficulties, so I have repeatedly persuaded Your Majesty, please put the overall situation first, Your Majesty is always good Man, finally...yes."

  Everyone...Looking at Fang Jifan, this Fang Jifan...has this awareness?

  It seems that something is not right.

  …………

  The weather suddenly changed, and I had to stretch out my hands to type on the keyboard. My hands were so cold, it was so miserable, I asked for a monthly pass.

  (end of this chapter)