Four hundred and fifty-one chapters hard money is not enough to be happy
The officials of the imperial court are not fools, at least they will deliberately lower the value of the tribute at this time. Generally, for goods worth one hundred thousand guan, the value given by the court is usually only about 20,000 guan.
Going back and forth like this is equivalent to the imperial court making half of the money from envoys from various countries.
And the envoys from various countries did not suffer. Although the Ming Dynasty plundered half of the wealth from them, the things that the Ming Dynasty shipped back could be sold at ten times the high price. In total, they made more than the Ming Dynasty. This is also the case for many surrounding areas.
This is why many countries are keen to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.
Without him, although it’s hard work, you can make money!
"There are two reasons," Han Du held up three fingers and explained: "First, most of the money in it was taken away by the envoys, and the Ming Dynasty gained very little. Second, these envoys came to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.
The scale is too small, with only a few dozen people coming each time. Even if they come to pay tribute every year, how much goods can they bring? In the Southern Song Dynasty, there were three seaports: Guangzhou, Quanzhou, and Hangzhou. These seaports
Every day, thousands of sails pass by, blocking out the sky and transporting tens of millions of goods."
As he spoke, Han Du concluded: "The court is just making some hard-earned money by waiting for the foreign countries to pay tribute, and tax collection is the real source of wealth for the court."
Since ancient times, we have never seen anyone who can get rich by working hard and earning some hard-earned money. If you want to get rich, it is faster to rob someone on the road.
Lao Zhu nodded and said: "What you said is indeed a problem. It makes no sense that what a small country like the Southern Song Dynasty can do, my Ming Dynasty cannot do."
However, it is not an easy task to have three major trading ports like the Southern Song Dynasty, with thousands of sails crossing the border making money every day. At least it is impossible to do it right now. You have to eat the food in bites, and no one can eat it in one bite.
Become fat.
After pondering for a while, Lao Zhu said with an ugly face: "I didn't expect the profits from this sea trade to be so huge. In this case, those envoys dared to deceive me!"
Lao Zhu slapped the imperial case with hatred, his face was distorted and he gritted his teeth.
"What should we do now?" he asked, glaring at Han Du.
Han Du was frightened by Lao Zhu's actions and his heart tightened. Looking at Lao Zhu's attitude, he didn't want to regret it, right? He swallowed his saliva and then said cautiously: "Your Majesty, since you have agreed to them, then
That’s all we have to do.”
"But wouldn't this be too cheap for them?" Lao Zhu's eyes were glowing green. Originally, he thought that by selling the sand at gold price, he would make a lot of money. But now Lao Zhu is
I feel that compared to those envoys, he earns too little.
This deal is unfair! Lao Zhu wants to regret it.
But is it so easy to go back on your word? Most people will be criticized by others if they go back on their word, not to mention that Lao Zhu is still the emperor. If he goes back on his promise, wouldn’t he have ruined Jun Wu’s reputation? Of course Lao Zhu would not
He was able to go back on his word, so he kept a close eye on Han Du.
Why are you staring at me?
Han Du couldn't help but want to shrink back when Lao Zhu looked at him. Even if you put a smile on my face, I don't know what to do?
You were the one who agreed with great pleasure, and now you are the one who wants to regret it. What should I do?
I don’t know what to do. Han Du also has to do it, and he has to do it beautifully. Who made Lao Zhu the emperor?
He was the biggest in the entire Ming Dynasty, so naturally he had the final say.
After thinking about it for a while, Han Du couldn't think of any good solution, so he had to say with a flattering smile: "Actually, even if this is the case, Daming's income is not that small..."
When Lao Zhu heard this, his eyes suddenly widened and he said sternly: "How come it's not a small amount? You yourself thought that Daming made less money, and you had to double the price before you were willing to sell it to them, but now you say it's not a small amount."
Having said this, Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du suspiciously and asked, "Did you collect money from them?"
I really want to collect money, the key is that someone needs to give it to me.
"Your Majesty, even if the minister accepts the money, he will not betray the interests of Ming Dynasty." Han Du said calmly.
Lao Zhu naturally knew clearly whether Han Du had received money or not. He just said that just to scare Han Du.
But he didn't expect that Han Du's reaction was beyond his expectation. He originally thought that Han Du would try his best to defend himself like other officials to prove his innocence, but he didn't expect that Han Du would say such a thing.
According to Han Du, as long as he didn't betray Ming's interests, he would dare to collect money? But even if he didn't betray Daming's interests, Lao Zhu was still a little dissatisfied with Han Du's attitude. I know that what I hate most is corrupt officials.
You filthy man, how dare you speak harshly about collecting money in front of me?
"Handu, you are so courageous. You dare to talk about collecting money to do things in front of me. Don't you want this head of yours? I have already had an imperial order, greedy sixty-two ink, peeling off skin and filling it with grass. If it were you
If you want to experience the taste of peeling skin and filling it with grass, you can try it.”
Lao Zhu looked at Han Du with a ferocious sneer, his teeth exposed as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.
Han Du didn't have any fear in his heart at this time. He looked at Lao Zhu calmly and did not continue to struggle with him on this issue. He suddenly asked: "I have a question. I hope the emperor can clarify my confusion."
Lao Zhu was surprised when he heard that Han Du had something to say for him.
You must know that since the first time Lao Zhu met Han Du, he had a deep sense of confidence and pride in him.
Moreover, Han Du always solved problems by himself and never asked Lao Zhu for advice.
Now that Han Du suddenly showed up like this, Lao Zhu was surprised and at the same time couldn't help but feel complacent.
This is like flattering someone. Don't think that anyone can flatter you.
What kind of effect flattering will have depends mainly on the identity of the person flattering.
Just imagine, if someone with the same status as you, or even higher than you, flatters you. Would you think that he is flattering you? You would only think that you really are.
It's just outstanding and praised by others.
The same is true for Han Du and Lao Zhu, although Han Du's status is not as good as that of Lao Zhu.
But even Lao Zhu had to admire Han Du's intelligence. Now that Han Du still had questions and wanted to ask him for advice, Lao Zhu naturally felt relieved and proud.
"Oh, ask. If you have any questions, ask them. I'll see if I can give you some advice." Although Lao Zhu was a little proud, he also understood that Han Du's problem would not be simple. He patted his chest.
, and don’t forget to leave some room for yourself.