Shen Chongde cried and wiped away his tears, "Madam, I have troubled you. Get some money and run away! After a while, people will come to search the house, and I can't run away even if I want to. All the money I saved is gone!"
You should find a good family to marry, not an official or a military general, just find a farmer and live a peaceful life, then I will die without regrets."
"It's a pity that we two are a married couple. We don't even have a boy and a girl, so that's fine! If we have children, we still have to lose our heads with their unlucky father. Now it's good!"
Shen Chongde kept mumbling, and his wife was so frightened that she was dumbfounded.
The two Jinyi guards were puzzled. They came here to call for help. Although they didn't say anything specific, they didn't mean to raid the house!
What's more, if you want to ransack your home, Jin Yiwei can just do it directly.
You are a small tax collector, does your Majesty have to go to war to call you?
Totally not worth it!
But even so, Jin Yiwei's rules mean that they are not people who talk casually. Anyway, if they just send people away, nothing will happen to them.
Shen Chongde was so heartbroken that he was dragged from left to right and brought to the palace in Peiping!
Yes, there is an imperial palace in Peiping, which was the imperial city of the Yuan Dynasty.
Of course, there is no need to mention the scale and pattern.
According to Zhang Ximeng's suggestion, the main body in front of the palace was opened up and turned into a museum. Many cultural relics of the Yuan Dynasty are displayed in it, including various valuable documents and cultural relics from when the Ming army regained Peiping.
After deducting the front half, there is a piece on the east side that is included in the Prince Yan's Mansion.
Due to the occupation of the imperial palace, Zhu Di's palace was the first among all the vassal princes.
There was also a part left that was not occupied. Before Lao Zhu went north, he had tidied it up and temporarily regarded it as a palace. Although it was not as spacious as Yingtian, Zhu Yuanzhang was quite pleased that the couple could live together.
When you go out for fun, isn’t it important that your husband sings and your wife follows you around and be happy?
The fourth child’s arrangement is quite filial.
"Sir, we agree to the plan you mentioned. Let's start preparing for the farming company next!" Lao Zhu put his feet in the warm water and said casually.
He really didn't regard Zhang Ximeng as an outsider, so Zhang Ximeng could only pretend not to see it.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid things are not that simple."
Lao Zhu was puzzled, "What else do you have in mind?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled lightly and said, "I have to ask His Highness, King Yan."
Zhu Di still couldn't keep up, "Sir, what did you say to your father? I don't know either!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled, "His Royal Highness, King Yan, really doesn't know? These days, the Peking University Hall is discussing the prices of goods in the market. Too many Korean laborers have come and filled the workshops. Although they can't afford anything valuable,
A lot of grain and rotten vegetable leaves on the market are still bought, which directly causes the price of vegetables to rise!"
Zhu Di became anxious when he heard this, "Sir, I am giving an order now that they are not allowed to buy vegetables in the market! If they dare to disturb people's livelihood, I will chop off their heads!"
"Ahem!"
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was soaking his feet, couldn't help it. Don't go too far, kid. You won't even let people eat rotten vegetable leaves. You are too black.
"Vegetables are expensive, so why don't you think of ways to have more varieties so that people don't eat meat or vegetables?"
Zhu Di did not dare to refute, so he could only agree.
At this time, Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Your Majesty, actually the matter falls here... According to the minister's plan, most of the farming companies to be established will only be responsible for grain production. After all, grain output is large, the price is high, and it is easy to store and transport.
It will help them bring a lot of profits. But the daily life of ordinary people and Peiping citizens must not only eat food, but also vegetables and fruits. Therefore, my assumption is that there should also be small farmers."
"But these small farmers cannot be spread all over the place. It is best to concentrate them in the suburbs of the city, close to the roads. Vegetables and fruits are mainly grown here for the consumption of the citizens. Some taxes can be appropriately reduced and some conveniences can be provided. In short, the people must be protected.
vegetable basket.”
Zhu Di listened silently and remembered it in his heart, but Lao Zhu smiled and said: "Zhu Di, you know what it means to have an exhaustive plan this time! Mr. Zhang always handles things with thorough consideration and no leaks."
Zhu Di has no doubts about this. I have inherited the magical secrets that you have never learned! Speaking of which, Mr. Zhang's ability to make plans is truly the best in the world.
Facing Lao Zhu's praise, Zhang Ximeng was used to hearing it and had no reaction. Instead, he said: "Your Majesty, I am planning to reserve at least one-tenth of the land in Beiping for small farmers. They may not be able to provide it.
No matter how much tax you pay, you may not be able to make much money... But they are related to the livelihood of ordinary citizens, and there are many ordinary people who may not be able to adapt to working in the city, nor can they be crammed into workshops. It is also good to leave some room for them.
Give the court some room for maneuver, and you must not take up everything."
Zhang Ximeng mentioned another important thing. Although Peiping can build huge farming companies, it cannot have only one kind of farming company.
Zhu Yuanzhang agreed immediately without hesitation.
"Sir, what else do you have to say?"
Zhang Ximeng said: "I have thought of so many things for the time being, but I feel that the only way to do this is a farming company. As long as it is large enough to withstand the risks, and can make enough profits to maintain it, it can be encouraged. After all, the court cannot
Subject to others.”
Zhu Yuanzhang greatly agreed and nodded repeatedly.
As expected, Zhang Ximeng is a close confidant that he relies on. Not only can he write articles and do knowledge, his ability to do things is no worse than Li Shanchang.
These are valuable experiences that need to be engraved in our hearts.
They talked about this, and the general direction was basically determined.
Someone brought Shen Chongde in from outside. To be precise, he was brought in on his back. As soon as he stepped across the threshold, he knelt down.
"Your Majesty, spare your life, spare your life!"
Lao Zhu couldn't help but laugh, "You still know it's us, you have a good memory!"
Shen Chongde didn't need to raise his head. Once he heard this voice, he no longer had any doubts.
Oh my God!
He really captured the Ming Emperor!
He was even sent to jail!
Which gods and Buddhas can appear, please save me!
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said: "Raise your head!"
Shen Chongde was so excited that he didn't dare to disobey, so he could only raise his head with all his strength, just in time to meet Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. He was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head again.
"Let me ask you, what is the crime of arresting the emperor?"
Shen Chongde was so frightened that he could not speak coherently. After a while, he said: "Yes, it is a capital crime!"
"Then if you didn't catch us, what's your crime?"
This question immediately stumped Shen Chongde. If you don't arrest him, what kind of crime would that be?
That is to accept bribes and indulge in tax evasion... Although it sounds much lighter than bullying the emperor, if it falls into the hands of His Majesty, the nine tribes will probably be destroyed!
That being said, I'm lucky, otherwise my head would be in a different place!
Thinking of this, Shen Chongde was speechless.
Lao Zhu smiled, took his feet out of the tub, and said with a smile: "You can refuse bribes and enforce the law impartially. This is the right thing. We can't punish you because you did the right thing.
Then we have become a foolish king. Don't worry, we will not punish you, but also reward you! Being a tax collector is a bit unfair to you, and we are going to let you set up a farming company."
Hearing the word "reward", Shen Chongde was overjoyed and was about to thank him, but he heard that he was not allowed to be a tax collector and start a farming company.
Shen Chongde wanted to curse instantly. If you want to reward me, just continue to let me be a tax collector!
I would like to ask, in the entire Ming Dynasty, was there any better official position than collecting taxes?
Even if you capture the emperor, you will be fine. You can still get bonuses and make a fortune.
What a beautiful thing this is!
"Your Majesty, I don't want rewards. I just want to work hard and do my best to do things for Your Majesty!" Shen Chongde lay on the ground, raised his butt high, and kowtowed crazily.
Lao Zhu smiled faintly and said, "You are loyal, but since it is our will, don't shirk it. We allow you to rent land and make a fortune!"
…
Shen Chongde felt dizzy and came out of the palace to make a fortune?
He hasn't felt it yet, but there is one thing that he feels he cannot delay.
"Damn it, mother-in-law, please don't remarry!"
After he finished speaking, he felt it was inappropriate, "It's okay to remarry, but don't take my money!"
It doesn't seem right. I'm about to become rich and powerful. "Just take a little, but don't take too much!"
This guy ran home with his butt stuck out, talking nonsense, which really made people don’t know what to say!
With the launch of the plan to establish a farm company, there was a lot of discussion throughout Peiping. Everyone was not too surprised. After all, Peking is different from the mainland of the Central Plains. New methods are emerging one after another, so this kind of thing is not surprising.
But on the other side, several people arrived at Hu Dahai's residence and came to pay homage to the Duke of Yue.
"My lord, it has been almost ten years. Starting from Shanhaiguan, we have built thousands of miles of beacon towers. We have ensured a safe place, and we can have a clear conscience."
Hu Dahai nodded vigorously, "You are right, you have all worked hard. His Majesty said that in a few days, he will come to Shanhaiguan, follow the example of the first time, drink together and celebrate for everyone!"
Several veterans were overjoyed. Sure enough, the superiors still remembered the big guys.
In the brief silence, the oldest one among them bowed forward and said, "My lord, I can't understand now. We worked hard to build the Great Wall, build beacon towers, and keep our place safe. But when we finished our work, we asked people to pick peaches."
, what’s the truth?”
Hu Dahai was stunned, and then said: "What do you mean? Are you against the imperial court's establishment of a farming company?"
"No... we just want to ask, does it have to be done by businessmen? Can we do it?"
Hu Dahai was greatly surprised, "You guys? OK?"
The veteran gritted his teeth and said, "As long as the court doesn't object, we can get things done!"
"Seriously?" Hu Dahai asked in surprise.
Several veterans looked at each other and nodded vigorously.
"My lord, we have been building beacon towers for more than ten years. We know everything about the surrounding situation. If we are allowed to farm, we will definitely not be worse than others!"
Hu Dahai was stunned, and then said: "Then you have thought about how to distribute the money you have made?"
Several people were stunned for a moment, "Of course it's an average score!"
Hu Dahai shook his head, "This won't work. As the saying goes, people can't leave without a head, and birds can't fly without a head. This farming company is not the military or commercial villages of the past... It's larger in scale, does more things, and doesn't have the government's guarantee.
, you have to do everything by yourselves, someone has to have the final say, just like in the army, you have to give orders and prohibitions, otherwise you won't be able to succeed!"
Hu Dahai's few words can be called golden words of wisdom, which instantly awakened these people.
Sure enough, if you want to achieve great things, only passion will not do it.
"Let's discuss it now, and we will definitely come up with a strategy!"
Hu Dahai nodded happily, and then Hu Dahai went to see Zhang Ximeng and explained the matter exactly as it was.
"Xiang Zhang, these old brothers are also very competitive! I'm afraid they don't want to give up the land in Peiping to others to make a fortune."
Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile, "Okay! This is the ambition! They come up with a proper plan, and I will arrange the banks in Peking to provide them with loans and help them get things done! Remember, from now on
From now on, the way we play in Peking will be different from that in the Central Plains."