Han Du thought for a while and whispered to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, in fact, whether it is coal or steel, the money you make is nothing."
When Zhu Biao heard this, the light in his eyes flashed away. Even Han Du didn't see it, and his heart moved. He asked slowly: "According to what you said, is there anything better than these?"
Han Du pretended to be mysterious and nodded, then softly uttered two words, "Hai Trade."
After Zhu Biao heard this, he immediately sneered, "Do you still need to talk about how profitable sea trade is?" He glanced at Han Du and continued: "Since the Southern Song Dynasty, the world has known that sea trade is hugely profitable. But the founding of this dynasty
Since then, I have never paid much attention to sea trade, do you know why?"
"Why?" Han Du also wondered about this matter.
I originally thought that the imperial court did not know that sea trade was hugely profitable, but looking at Zhu Biao's appearance, at least Lao Zhu knew that sea trade had huge profits. What was the reason why Lao Zhu would rather be poor than develop sea trade?
?Even in the later stages, Lao Zhu personally ordered a sea ban, which was abnormal.
When Lao Zhu looks at the money now, his eyes are blood red. Who dares to block Lao Zhu's way at this time? Who can block it.
Zhu Biao did not hold back and directly told Han Du the reason, "Because there are Japanese pirates at sea."
That's it?
It's not that Han Du looked down on Japanese pirates, but in Han Du's opinion, these Japanese pirates were simply not qualified enough for him to take him seriously.
Han Du took a deep look at Zhu Biao and said meaningfully: "Your Highness, although there are Japanese pirates on the sea, there are risks. But where the risk is greater, the wealth will be greater. I believe that as long as the imperial navy is dispatched, a mere
The Japanese pirates can't stop the navy's thunderous strike~"
Zhu Biao waved his hand to interrupt Han Du's words and sighed: "It's not as simple as you think. Although the Ming Dynasty has been a country for fourteen years, the residual Yuan still exists, and several conquests have not been able to completely destroy the residual Yuan. The confidants of the Ming Dynasty
The big trouble is still in the north. If there is another conflict with the Japanese pirates at sea at this time, won't Ming Dynasty be attacked from both sides? Besides, fighting costs money, and now it is just to support the remnants of the Northern Expedition, which has already overwhelmed the imperial court. If we send another
The navy is attacking Japanese pirates, I’m afraid~”
Han Du now understood why such a powerful man as Lao Zhu turned a blind eye and allowed the Japanese pirates to scamper on the sea. It was really beyond his power. Can Yuan, the imperial court that fought against the Ming Dynasty to the death, was still alive.
.Although it is lingering on, as long as the Ming Dynasty does not completely eliminate the remaining Yuan, it will not dare to take it lightly for a day.
For now, Can Yuan is the greatest enemy of the Ming Dynasty. In Zhu Biao's view, Japanese pirates are nothing more than scabies.
Han Du gave a meaningful look at Zhu Biao, who was full of confidence in facing the Japanese pirates, "Zhu Biao would not have thought that such a scabies disease would do more harm to the Ming Dynasty in the future than the northern nomads who he regarded as a confidant."
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Seeing that Zhu Biao had no intention of eradicating the Japanese pirates or opening up sea trade, Han Du had no choice but to put these things aside for the time being.
Getting back to the topic, after thinking about it, Han Du said to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, let's go back to the royal income and the national income. The country should have income, that is, various taxes. But the royal family must also have a stable source of income, okay?
It can be something that can make long-term profits like a mine, or it can be some relatively good industry. No matter when the time comes, only when you have money in hand can you not panic."
Zhu Biao nodded and sighed: "What you said makes sense. Although my father can suppress all the officials in the court, and I will be able to suppress him in the future, in the long run, there will always be times when I cannot suppress it. If the royal family has wealth, the future emperor will
There will be a lot more room for maneuver.”
Han Du smiled and nodded.
I couldn't help but complain about Lao Zhu. Lao Zhu was very attached to military power. Not only did he firmly hold the military power in his hands, he even established the Fifth Army Governor's Office in order to restrain the generals. In addition, in order to prevent the leaders of the troops from
When the people rebelled, the military power was divided into two parts. The Fifth Army Governor's Office only had the power to train the army, while the power to mobilize the army was vested in the Ministry of War and was controlled by civilian officials.
From this point of view, Lao Zhu is undoubtedly wise, which can prevent the military power from escaping his control to the greatest extent.
But from another aspect, that is, Lao Zhu firmly grasped the military power, but relaxed his control of financial power, Lao Zhu is undoubtedly stupid.
In Han Du's view, financial power is, to a certain extent, even more important than military power.
After all, in this world, whoever has milk is the mother. The army will naturally listen to whoever provides food.
From this point of view, Lao Zhu's attribution of financial power to the Ministry of Household Affairs was simply an inversion of Tai'a. It also laid the foundation for the financial crisis that the royal family fell into at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
'Perhaps this is because Lao Zhu was born in a commoner family and does not understand economics at all.' Han Du could only think this way.
"Your Highness understands, that is naturally the best. If Your Highness has nothing else to do, then I will resign." Han Du answered Zhu Biao's question and prepared to leave.
Zhu Biao sighed, waved his hand and agreed.
When Han Du left the East Palace, it was neither too early nor too late. If he went to the banknote bureau, it would be dark as soon as he came back. But if he didn't go home directly, it would be a little early.
After thinking about it, Han Du skipped work and went home.
As soon as he returned home, Han Du saw Han Jingyun about to go out.
"Brother came back early today."
Han Du looked at Jingyun and asked, "What are you going out for?"
Han Jingyun replied truthfully: "I haven't been out for a long time, and I wanted to go out for some fresh air. The aunt in the kitchen happened to say that the food at home was gone, so I was going to buy some food on the way back."
After hearing this, Han Du thought that he had been in Ming Dynasty for so long and had never seen the city scene before. He couldn't help but feel a little moved, and said: "Wait a moment, I will change clothes and go with you. Oh, you are a girl
It’s not safe for everyone to go out, what should I do if I meet a traitor?”
Han Jingyun was about to refute his elder brother, how could there be so many prostitutes in this world? Don't you know that if you dare to molest a woman, you will be punished by a high-ranking official twenty times?
But before she could say anything, she saw Han Du disappear in a flash. Even if Han Jingyun said something, Han Du wouldn't hear it, so he had to hold back what he said.
After Han Du changed his clothes, he went out with his sister and walked towards the West Market.
The Han family lives in the outer city. People who live in the outer city are not as wealthy as those in the inner city. There are not as many exquisite things in the city as there are in the inner city, but there is a bit more of a relaxed and free atmosphere.
Whether it is the inner city or the outer city, there are four cities in the southeast, northwest and northwest, which provide trading between the people.