Zhang Haogu looked at Qian Longxi in front of him,

Qian Longxi looked at Zhang Haogu in front of him.

"You mean, there is too much money. Instead of letting it burn in your hands, why not use it to develop places?" Zhang Haogu asked.

Qian Longxi nodded: "Yuanfu, the current capital injection and private financing from the court is as high as 200 billion, and it may even reach 300 billion in the future!"

"Three hundred billion, Yuan Fu! A total of thirty million taels of silver! During the Yongle period, the Ming Dynasty's annual tax revenue was only thirty million taels of silver!

"With so much money, it's too much to conquer Nanyang. It's enough to conquer ten Nanyangs!"

"As for the subsequent development, each group company will definitely have their own considerations. What Nanyang Company is doing is just laying a foundation.

"In this case, it is better to open another bank to lend money in Nanyang, so that businessmen can get loans nearby for development. At the same time, we can also lend money to many small countries in Nanyang, allowing them to develop themselves and better provide resources for the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Haogu asked with a smile: "Servant Qian, Manager Qian, aren't you afraid that these small countries will not pay back the loans?"

Qian Yongxi said seriously: "What are you afraid of? I have Nanyang Development Company in my humble job!"

Yes, the Ming Dynasty Nanyang Development Company will own three of the Ming Dynasty's most advanced steam warships, thirty-nine Dafu ships, 120 warships of various types, and more than 300 supply ships and troop ships. The Daming Water under its jurisdiction

The division has more than 27,000 people, the Ming Dynasty's mainland division has more than 30,000 people, and has a huge army of nearly 60,000 people. The warships and artillery alone have more than 5,000 guns. What force in Nanyang dares not to pay back money?

Zhang Haogu smiled, feeling that he had seen a brand-new future of the Ming Dynasty. Anyway, it was not the Ming Dynasty court that took action, and the things done by the people could not represent the Ming Dynasty.

"Ahem," Zhang Haogu said, suppressing a smile, "In that case, I agree with your idea.

"Go to Cifu, Lu Xiang and Qian Xiang and explain your ideas to them. If they all agree, then the cabinet will support your opinion."

Qian Longxi stood up: "Thank you Yuanfu."

Opening a bank is naturally not that easy.

After all, there is only one bank in Ming Dynasty right now, and that is the Ming Dynasty Bank represented by the Ming Dynasty. Qian Longxi knows very well that if his bank is approved, more banks will be established in the future.

But that’s none of his business, he’s just a bank manager!

Soon, Qian Longxi received the approvals from the Ming Dynasty's Second Assistant, the Minister of Rites Zhang Ruitu, the Ming Dynasty Cabinet Assistant, and the Minister of Household Lu Xiangsheng. Finally, Qian Longxi found Qian Qianyi, and Qian Qianyi listened to Qian Longxi's ideas.

He smiled and said: "Zhiwen, your idea is very good, I support you."

The four cabinet ministers recognized that Qian Longxi's plan was successful.

As for why not find Qiao Yunsheng and Huang Liji?

It's not necessary. Currently, there are six people in the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, and only four have real power. Moreover, the four people with real power have passed. What else do Qiao Yunsheng and Huang Liji need to do?

Qian Longxi quickly submitted the approval document to the Ministry of Accounts, and then the Banking Department of the Ministry of Accounts also sent people to investigate all aspects of Daming Nanyang Development Company's qualifications, funds, and personnel. Finally, he received a positive approval: Daming Nanyang Development Company has the strength to establish a bank.

of.

So just seven days after the establishment of the Ming Nanyang Development Company, the Nanyang Development Bank was established, and its headquarters was located in Songjiang Prefecture.

Compared with the establishment of the Nanyang Development Company of the Ming Dynasty, the Nanyang Development Bank shocked all walks of life in the Ming Dynasty. It was the first unofficial bank in the Ming Dynasty. At least on the surface, it was not an official bank. After all, its parent company was established with capital from the imperial court and the private sector.

Yes, it is reasonable to say that it is a purely commercial bank.

At present, after the establishment of this commercial bank, it has begun to prepare its various qualification certificates, and at the same time, it has begun to build its headquarters, excavated the vault cellar, and recruited people.

Songjiang Prefecture is also very supportive of such a big bank settling in its own territory. The prefect of Songjiang Prefecture came several times to inspect the construction of the bank and told Qian Longxi that Songjiang Prefecture would definitely provide all support to help Nanyang Development Bank.

At this time, Qian Longxi was no longer the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Nanjing in the Ming Dynasty. His new identity was the general manager of the Nanyang Development Company of the Ming Dynasty and the president of the Nanyang Development Bank.

, he was awarded Zhongfeng Dafu, and he was promoted.

And according to rumors, as long as Qian Longxi does well in Nanyang, he will be able to enter the core of the imperial court in less than six years and is expected to join the cabinet.

What's more, the establishment of Nanyang Bank in Songjiang Prefecture is a political achievement for Songjiang Prefecture, and he will naturally take it seriously.

As for Qian Yongxi, he himself didn't know that he would be able to join the cabinet in the future.

Although Qian Longxi is currently busy with bank affairs, he has not forgotten his own job. He first defeated the Hongyi people in Nanyang for the imperial court. However, during this period, the imperial court's supplies of food, fodder, and troops were being mobilized, so

He still has time to prepare.

In order to ensure that he could really conquer Nanyang, Qian Longxi also went to study the art of war. He was reading "Records of Military Training" and "New Book of Records" written by Marshal Qi, as well as some military books on naval battles in the Ming Dynasty.

Qian Longxi was different from ordinary Confucian scholars. He believed that military books must be read. As a civil servant, one must have the ability to serve as a general and become a prime minister in order to better govern the country.

Although such an idea was almost out of step with the mainstream of society before the Tianqi Dynasty, Qian Longxi's idea was undoubtedly very popular with Zhang Haogu.

Therefore, Zhang Haogu was willing to give Qian Longxi a chance.

Qian Longxi was learning the art of war, and the baggage that had been ordered to be transferred to various places along the coast of the Ming Dynasty began to be loaded.

Gunpowder, guns, artillery shells, rockets, improved Crouching Tiger Cannons, Mother-and-Double Cannons and other ordnance were packed into large wooden boxes and began to be loaded on ships. Baskets of fruits and vegetables were also loaded on ships. The supplies prepared by Ming Dynasty

It is very sufficient, enough for an army of 30,000 to fight several high-intensity and high-consumption battles in Southeast Asia.

The cabinet's latest transfer order has also been transferred to the Ministry of War and sent to Nanjing. Fang Yunchu, commander of Nanjing's Fifth Military Battalion, and Han Yaowei, commander of Shenji Battalion, are discussing it.

"The land of Nanyang is full of poisonous rainforests and has many mountains and hills. There is no need for large-scale cavalry. This battle will be based on infantry, supplemented by three thousand cavalry."

"Heavy artillery requires good road conditions before it can be transported. Nanyang's geographical location is inconvenient, so light artillery needs to be mainly used."

"In this battle, the Firearms Battalion will send out seven generals, the Three Thousand Battalion will send out 3,000 cavalry, and the Fifth Army Battalion will send out 20,000 infantry, combining a total army of 30,000."

After the two men finished their discussion, they began to beat drums to gather the generals. The generals and lieutenants from the Fifth Army Camp, the Three Thousand Battalion, and the Shenji Battalion rushed over one after another, waiting for orders from Fang Yunchu and Han Yaowei.

"The cabinet has issued a transfer order. We are going to send 30,000 troops to conquer Nanyang."

Hearing this news, these generals and captains breathed heavily one by one. The battle in Nanyang, military glory, and military glory were just around the corner.

Fang Yun came out and took out the list of personnel he had prepared long ago and began to read them one by one. Each of the three major battalions deployed troops and horses. One by one, the selected captains and captains came out to take orders with their heads held high and their voices extremely loud.

, for fear that others would not know that they were going to get military honors.

wrong!

The most important thing is to announce to the Southeast Asian countries and the Thai people that the Ming Dynasty now has the strength to protect the security of its own sea areas and still has the power to fight across the sea.

This is the most important thing.

As long as the naval fleets of the Ming Dynasty are sailing in the Southeast Asia, no one can ignore their role, and the news that the Ming Dynasty is becoming more powerful will make these small countries and Westerners fear the Ming Dynasty, and they will not dare to see the people's caravans of the Ming Dynasty.

act rashly.

This is the main purpose.

Naval warfare is not the key to the development of the South China Sea this time. Naval warships need to provide escort on the route and use naval guns to cover the land division when it lands.

The main point of the battle is the land division, the navy provides artillery cover, and the land division forces a landing operation. The drill is also a joint amphibious operation. It is said to be a battle, but more of a training, training a group of soldiers who are suitable for landing operations, and at the same time letting the generals of the Ming Dynasty

We have experience in this area and can improve and think about it.

In the future, the Ming Dynasty will definitely go to the ocean. Whether it is naval battles or landing operations, it is indispensable experience for the Ming Dynasty.

With the arrival of the 30,000-person army division of the New Army and the preparation of the whole army, Qian Longxi, the general manager of the Nanyang Development Company, wore the scarlet robe of his second-rank officer and boarded a huge blessing ship of more than 30 feet.

On his ship, looking at the huge fleet around him, Qian Longxi was full of pride. The fifty-two-year-old man was as hot-blooded as a young man. He pulled out the sword on his waist and shouted loudly: "All troops, go to war."

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When Qian Longxi led his army to the expedition with great enthusiasm, the first private steel factory of the Ming Dynasty, located outside the capital city, was also the largest steel factory of the Ming Dynasty in Zhili.

Father-in-law Zhou Kui is also very passionate!

"Expand the scale! Expand the scale!"

"With the war in Nanyang, we don't have to worry about selling anything!"

"I don't have to worry about selling steel, wood, or cloth! Hahahahahaha!"

Zhou Kui laughed proudly. He and Zhang Guoji's Daming Zhili Iron and Steel Company has now received large orders.

Some are from shipyards, some are

Various orders from various companies, as well as the military, came in like snowflakes. While Zhou Kui and Zhang Guojimei were at a loss, they also deeply understood what it meant to make a fortune by fighting.

The imperial court once launched an external expansion, dispatching four to five hundred large ships, 30,000 infantry and more than 20,000 sailors. Before the war started, stocks related to military industry and ships began to skyrocket, and even products from all walks of life were sold.

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And after Nanyang is conquered, businessmen will rush to develop Nanyang and occupy the resources there. At that time, all kinds of things will be consumed as much as they are available.

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, Ming Dynasty has been able to meet domestic production capacity, but suddenly it is not enough?

This shocked the merchants and gentry of the north and south, and they all showed ecstatic smiles.

Expansion!

Expansion!

The big businessmen and enterprises in the north and south of the Ming Dynasty are all expanding. They are expanding their factories and recruiting more workers. With the pioneering trend of the Ming Dynasty's industrial revolution and the help of the expansion of Nanyang, the businessmen are extremely active.

industrialization.

It was also at this time that businessmen understood how prescient the imperial court was to promote nine-year education and build various vocational colleges.

Only when people are literate can they change jobs better and become various types of workers.

Now that the Ming Dynasty has enough grain production, the people can have three meals a day without worrying about food and clothing, but is it enough to have a full stomach?

People's desires are endless, which is a good thing. Desire and curiosity are important components in promoting human progress.
To be continued...