My Brother-in-law is the Prince - Chapter 366

  Chapter 366 The rally is gratifying

  Zhu Di was dumbfounded in surprise.

  More than 10 million taels of silver…

   Just by selling those lands?

  He looked at Zhang Anshi and exclaimed: “Okay, that’s great, I really didn’t expect it, I never expected it…In this way…wouldn’t it be…wouldn’t it be…the whole Zhili railway construction would have all the money?”

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: “Your Majesty, the railway is the account of the railway, and the commercial bank is the account of the commercial bank. The railway was built with the public debt of the Yoududu Mansion.”

  Zhu Di stood up and paced back and forth, he looked extraordinarily excited.

  After pondering for a long time, he suddenly stood still, looked at Zhang Anshi and said, “Will this be inappropriate? If so, how will the public debt of the Yoududu Mansion be repaid?”

  Zhang Anshi looked calm and said confidently: “I have my own way.”

  Zhu Di stared at Zhang Anshi, full of suspicion.

  Paused, he said: “What about the money from the commercial bank? With so much money…how about…the commercial bank also come to repair the railway.”

  Zhang Anshi shook his head, and said: “Your Majesty, it is better for the government to repair the railway. If the commercial company repairs it, it will inevitably be done on its behalf. This railway is related to the national economy and the people’s livelihood. If the commercial company starts this, it may not be a good thing.”

  Zhu Di frowned: “Then what does the firm earn so much money for?”

  Zhang Anshidao: “Your Majesty, I have noticed that… the price of silver in the market has become more expensive.”

  Zhu Di showed a look of astonishment. He didn’t quite understand why Zhang Anshi suddenly mentioned this, but subconsciously said: “Really? Why?”

Zhang Anshidao: “The minister has asked people to investigate. This is because after the entire Zhili business began to prosper, a large number of transactions required gold and silver, but the gold and silver in the world are constant. Although the imperial court mined some gold and silver, through foreign trade, I also earned a lot of gold and silver back, just because the demand for gold and silver is too great, but the amount of gold and silver available for circulation is getting less and less!”

   “So… the minister is thinking… if this continues, something may go wrong.”

  Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said, “What’s the problem?”

  Zhang Anshi said: “Imagine, Your Majesty, this gold and silver are in good condition. This year one silver dollar can be exchanged for ten chickens, but in the coming year, you can buy eleven chickens. What will happen?”

  Zhu Di was a little impatient, so he said, “You might as well make your words clearer.”

  Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: “If that’s the case, then people will not be willing to spend the gold and silver, and will hide the gold and silver and wait for the value to increase.”

  Zhu Di asked suspiciously, “Is there anything wrong with that?”

  Zhang Anshi shook his head and said, “If everyone hoards gold and silver, there will be big problems in business and trade.”

  Zhu Di nodded, and then said: “Then what should I do?”

   “Increase the money supply.”

  Zhu Di said: “How to increase?”

   “Printing paper money.”

  Zhu Di subconsciously said: “The Daming treasure?”

Zhang Anshi said with a wry smile: “Your Majesty, the reputation of Daming banknotes is already rotten, so I think that it is better to take a large sum of gold and silver as a reserve fund with the United Bank as the backbone, and then issue banknotes on the basis of this reserve fund.” .”

  Zhu Di suddenly realized, he said slowly: “With the lessons learned from the past…”

Zhang Anshi then said: “The problem with precious banknotes is that they are issued indiscriminately, so there must be a regulation. There must be a rule for printing and distributing banknotes, and it must be ensured that this rule will not be broken as much as possible. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that banknotes can be delivered at any time.” Only when the bank withdraws and exchanges the full amount of gold and silver can everyone believe in the value of banknotes.”

  Zhu Di nodded, and then said: “You can handle this matter, United Bank…Is that Zhu Jin still in charge?”

  Zhang Anshi said: “It is this person.” f

  Zhu Di smiled and said: “This man has done a lot of hard work in managing the business. After a while, I will encourage him to come to the palace for an audience.”

  Zhang An Shidao: “Your Majesty is a corporal, and it really teaches people…”

  Zhu Di waved his hand: “Stop gossiping, so… all the gold and silver you earn are used as reserves?”

   “Yes.” Zhang Anshi said: “If there is no reserve fund, it is impossible to ensure that people can exchange paper money to the bank for full gold and silver at any time. I am afraid that the soldiers and civilians in the world will not dare to accept paper money.”

  Zhu Di sighed, and said, “For the sake of being on the safe side, take your time.”

  Zhang An Shidao: “I also mean the same thing. It is just a preparation work, but it needs to be carried out as soon as possible.”

  Zhu Di said: “You take the lead and work out a charter with the Ministry of Households and the United Bank.”

   “Follow the order.”

  Zhang Anshi had mixed feelings when he thought of dealing with Katsushita Natsuhara from the household department.

  The bad news is that Duke Xia is afraid that he will have some opinion on him.

  The good news is that although there are opinions, we are all in the same boat.

  Didn’t His Majesty say that? Zhang is Lian Po, and Xia Yuanji is Lin Xiangru.

  Zhu Di was in a good mood at this time, so he said: “These days, you have worked hard, you have been wronged.”

  Zhang Anshidao: “The minister has not suffered any grievances.”

“Ok?”

  Zhang Anshi eloquently said: “When a man is alive, he will do what he thinks is right. Why should he care about the criticisms of those short-sighted people? I take these criticisms as a joke.”

  Zhu Di laughed heartily and said, “This is like me, and so is I.”

   Zhang Anshi left, and he was in a good mood at the moment.

   It’s not just a matter of making money, the bigger problem is that this time, he has **** a group of people to death.

   Don’t look at Zhang Anshi who jumps angrily when someone mentions him now, as if he is dead. But so what? The risk has now shifted.

  Zhang Anshi didn’t care at all. Whether the land at those stations went up or down, he didn’t lose anything if it fell, and it didn’t matter to him if it went up.

But for many people, this is their lifeblood. If the business of the station declines, or if there is any problem with the operation of the railway, which leads to a sharp drop in land prices, I am afraid that these people’s wealth and lives will be wiped out. .

  At this time, I am afraid that the commercial interests of the Taiping Mansion are the most important thing for them.

  Zhang Anshi didn’t waste much time, quickly walked out of the palace, and immediately returned to Qixia.

  Just entering the door, the person guarding the door said: “My lord, His Highness the King of Shu is here to visit.”

   Zhang Anshi listened, straightened his clothes, and said, “Where is the man?”

   Zhu Chun, the king of Shu, has been waiting in the hall for a long time.

  In fact, after retiring from the court, he went straight to Qixia, waiting for Zhang Anshi to talk to Zhang Anshi after he returned to Qixia.

  Zhang Anshi walked into the hall, and when he saw Zhu Chun who had already taken his seat, he immediately clasped his hands and said, “Your Highness, ten thousand deaths, ten thousand deaths…”

  Zhu Chun had already stood up, returned the salute as well, and said with a smile: “Today Dudu Zhang is really beautiful.”

  Zhang An Shidao: “Your Highness is too famous, I am ashamed to say…”

  Zhu Chun said: “It’s just that I have some doubts in my heart.”

  Zhang Anshi said: “Please enlighten me.”

  Zhu Chun said: “This matter… Dudu Zhang can be said to have a very serious conspiracy…”

  As soon as Zhang Anshi heard that the conspiracy was huge, Zhang Anshi’s face couldn’t help twitching. It’s not fun to say that!

  Zhu Chun continued: “But why did Dudu Zhang want to tell the whole story behind the scenes? Now everyone in the world knows about it, isn’t it…”

  His doubts are understandable. Zhang Anshi plotted against many people in the government and the opposition, but since it is a plot, it is better to keep such things secret.

   Even if there are speculations outside, as long as Zhang Anshi refuses to admit it, there is nothing he can do.

  Zhang Anshi became serious and said, “Because the situation has changed.”

   “Changed?” Zhu Chun looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile, and continued, “I would like to hear more about it.”

Zhang Anshidao: “The new policy of Zhili and the old system of the state capitals in the world have reached the point where they are in conflict. In the eyes of many people, His Highness the King of Shu and I are probably also sinners for thousands of years.”

  Zhu Chun nodded secretly after listening.

   This is the truth. Although he is already a nobleman, he does not know how much pressure the New Deal he implemented in the Left Governor’s Mansion will bring.

   Those who called him a virtuous king at the beginning, as long as they mentioned him now, which one would not yell at him?

   Zhang Anshi went on to say: “Since the face has been torn apart, there is no room for the two sides to change, then… I will show my cards and stop pretending. So it doesn’t matter whether I tell the truth or not.”

“It’s good to tell the whole story. After this incident, many scholars and courtiers are bound to be **** by Qixia’s business. It is better to discord and criticize each other than to let them unite and scold me Zhang Anshi.”

  Shu King Zhu Chun laughed, he could imagine this.

   What happened in Zhang An Shichao today, not to mention other things, at least Xia Yuanji and Jin Chunren, etc., are afraid that they will be called national thieves.

  As for those who sneakily bought land…I’m afraid they will also become targets of venting their anger.

   Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Chun fixedly at this time and said: “Your Highness, I’m afraid it’s not just for this purpose, is it?”

“This railway… I still don’t know about one thing.” Zhu Chun said: “I already know a lot about the benefits of the railway, but to be honest, the cost is really too high. The Zuo Dudu’s mansion, after all, just divided the land, so it’s useless.” For example, what do you think if we build a railway linking Yingtianfu to Qixia?”

“This is easy to handle.” Zhang Anshi Ying was very straightforward, and then continued: “As for the cost, it is actually simple. Nowadays, the land near the station is very valuable. As long as Ying Tianfu buys the land in advance, the construction cost I’m afraid you can earn back seven or eighty-eight dollars for the railway’s money!”

   “Furthermore, this railway can generate profits. There is absolutely no problem in issuing public bonds in the early stage. I can say hello to the United Bank, and the railway department can be responsible for the construction.”

  Zhu Chun frowned lightly and said: “I’m afraid that such a huge project will bring too much pressure to the Yingtian Zhufu. This is not about money…but…”

Zhu Chun seemed hesitant. Of course he knew that selling land could earn money for road construction, but Zuo Dudu’s mansion had plenty of money and food. It’s easy to deal with.

  Zhu Chun is not a person who does not know how to be flexible, and he is still a little cautious in what he can do.

  After all, he is different from Zhang Anshi. Zhang Anshi can see the future, but he can only make judgments based on his own experience, and he still has some worries in his heart.

  So Zhang Anshi said: “His Royal Highness… If there is any hesitation, it doesn’t matter. It won’t be too late to make a decision after the results come out next month.”

   “Result? What result?” Zhu Chun asked in surprise.

  Zhang An Shidao: “Now I can’t boast. If not, if I brag too much, I’m afraid I will be ridiculed by His Highness. Let’s talk about it next month.”

  Zhu Chun nodded, and said simply and neatly: “Very good.”

After Zhu Chun finished talking, he didn’t just sit idle, but got up directly, and said: “My king and Dudu Zhang are now in the same spirit, and now there are wolves around, so we can only watch and help each other. These days, I have always wanted to be with Zhang Dudu.” The governor will talk about it in detail, but there are many miscellaneous things, and the irrigation of various places still needs to be dealt with by the king. The king will leave for Suzhou later, so I won’t bother you.”

  Zhang Anshi said politely: “It’s getting late, why don’t you leave tomorrow, Your Highness?”

  Zhu Chun shook his head, smiled wryly and said: “The matter is urgent, there is no delay.”

He took Zhang Anshi’s arm, and said with a sincere expression: “Dudu Zhang… You must remember that in everything you do, you must remember to protect your own safety. My Daming’s eternal foundation is all on you, and the world can give you such It is really the great fortune of my Zhu family to have people who pass through the heavens and latitudes of the earth.”

   What he said was quite emotional.

  Zhang Anshi resentfully said: “What kind of talent am I… Your Highness doesn’t know, people outside say that I am ignorant…”

Zhu Chun laughed, and then said: “When the sage Confucius was alive, he was also displaced and not welcomed by others? People who do great things plan far and far, and they never only focus on a moment, but most people in the world They only look at the gains and losses of the moment. These fools don’t really gain any insight after reading some of the Four Books and Five Classics, on the contrary, the more they read, the more they will be too rigid and only know how to learn from the predecessors.

  The meeting between the two was quite pleasant. Zhang Anshi personally sent Zhu Chun to the Yamen of You Dudu’s Mansion, and the carriages and horses were already waiting for Zhu Chun.

  Zhu Chun took a deep look at Zhang Anshi at this time, patted Zhang Anshi fearfully and said: “You and I take care of each other.”

   After finishing speaking, board the car and leave.

   Zhang Anshi saw off Zhu Chun, and couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.

  This prince is different from other clan members, but Zhang Anshi can’t tell what the difference is.

  At the moment, Zhang Anshi turned back to the office and began to arrange the next work.

  The summer tax for the third year has already been levied.

   Zhang Anshi paid more attention to this, and the summer tax was the key to his achievements.

  Although the previous two times have shocked the world, to Zhang Anshi, they were just appetizers.

  Zhang Anshi wants to let the world know the great power brought by industry and commerce this time. If we say that before, it was just a small fight.

   And this year has passed, the entire Yoududu Mansion has achieved remarkable results.

  This is no longer the driving effect brought about by land distribution, nor is it the effect brought about by encouraging business.

  The construction of several railways and the circulation of a large amount of gold and silver brought terrible results.

  At least in the preliminary statistical table, the textile, machinery, mining and smelting industries above the designated size have almost doubled their growth.

  Zhang Anshi has probably seen some numbers, among which Taiping Prefecture has the highest growth rate, but other prefectures, although they are backward, but because of the previous experience, the growth rate is also extremely fast.

  Especially in smelting, the output of steel has quadrupled within a year.

   Of course, the reason for this is, on the one hand, the reason for the overhaul of the railway, and on the other hand, the reason why the previous base was too small.

   But even so, such growth can still be described as horror.

  As for the other industries that have been spawned, Zhang Anshi himself can’t even imagine.

  At this time, under the rule of the Yoududu Mansion, it was like an unreasonable bull, rampaging, a large number of people poured in, and merchants were desperately expanding production recklessly like crazy.

  Those who finally got a salary through this seemed to be full of confidence in the future, and the demand for basic necessities of life also increased accordingly.

  Of course…if this overheating continues, problems may arise sooner or later in the future.

But this is something that will happen in the next few decades. At least for now, what Zhang Anshi has to do is to go crazy and try his best to make this monster grow up vigorously. human power.

  After the statistical data was collected from the Statistics Department, Gao Xiang felt guilty instead.

  So he came to look for Zhang Anshi, and asked face to face: “Is there any problem with this data? Commander… a lot of data… looks a little distorted.”

   “How can you see it?” Zhang Anshi looked at him calmly and said.

  Gao Xiang frowned and said: “This is too much. The previous two years have been jaw-dropping. But compared with this year, it is really nothing!”

   Zhang Anshi looked at his expression, smiled and said: “Does the situation you know in the counties match the current statistics?”

  Gao Xiang immediately shook his head: “It’s not…just…”

   His grades were so good, or should I say too good, that Gao Xiang felt as if he had suffered karma.

  So he said with a wry smile: “Just say that this ready-made garment has grown seventeen times compared to last year. This… this is really…”

  Zhang Anshi said calmly: “Don’t worry, this data is just for reference. After comparing the real and actual data with the tax, it will naturally be clear at a glance.”

“That’s true.” Gao Xiang nodded, and then sighed: “The year before last and last year, I was afraid that the growth rate was too slow, but this year it was completely unexpected, but I felt that the growth rate made the lower officials They’re all at a loss.”

  Zhang Anshi laughed, and then said: “Don’t be afraid, what I want is the rise, and I don’t ask about the other process. Only when the rise rises, can the people under the government of Youdu Dufu be fed and clothed!”

  Paused, he looked at Gao Xiang with piercing eyes and said: “Gaofu Yin, don’t underestimate the increase of this number, behind it is the well-being of thousands of people.”

  Gao Xiang immediately put on a serious expression and said: “For Xia Shui’s side, the lower officials will definitely urge one or two more. Now that there is no real number, the lower officials are not at ease.”

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  Attention everyone, you should take a good rest after the fever subsides after you become positive, and don’t exercise vigorously. and also!

  (end of this chapter)