The ten housekeepers descended from Lion Rock in panic.
Xu Hongji, Zhu Guobi and others continued to stay to accompany Chongzhen to the banquet.
Well, this is not drinking. In fact, it is just staying and acting as a hostage.
If the ten families cannot collect thirty million taels, they will never even think about leaving the Lion Rock.
However, Chongzhen acted as if nothing had happened, and talked to Zheng Zhilong about his plans for the future navy.
Chongzhen said to Zheng Zhilong: "Zheng Qing, this 30 million is not enough. I plan to raise another 20 million taels to make up the total of 50 million to set up a shipping and shipbuilding bank."
"Shipping and shipbuilding bank number?" Zheng Zhilong's heart moved.
When he arrived in Nanjing the day before yesterday, he saw the bank account on Chaoku Street.
Especially after hearing Zheng Sen talk about the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Zheng Zhilong stomped his feet.
Zheng Hongkui, who was nearby at the time, asked Zheng Zhilong: "Brother, why are you stamping your feet suddenly?"
"Because I'm late." Zheng Zhilong said angrily, "If I had come a few days earlier, our Zheng family would have participated in a share in the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, so that we and the royal family would become business partners."
Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Sen have no feelings about this matter at all. What do they think they should do to get involved in this matter?
Zheng Zhilong originally thought that if he missed such a good thing, it would be difficult to have such an opportunity again in the future.
But he never expected that just two days later, a new opportunity would be presented to him.
Zheng Zhilong thought that he must not miss this time again. The Zheng family must participate in it no matter what, not only becoming a shareholder of the shipping and shipbuilding bank, but also becoming a business partner with the royal family.
This is a talisman, much more reliable than a title.
"Yes, a shipping and shipbuilding bank." Chongzhen nodded, "The main business of this shipping and shipbuilding bank is to invest in shipyards such as Longjiang Shipyard."
"Help these shipyards improve their shipbuilding processes and expand production capacity."
"If the Department of Geology and Physiology of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has any novel ideas, they can be tested as soon as possible."
"Another business is to sponsor the overseas colonization of the Ming Navy, and even directly invest in the navy in the form of warships."
After a pause, Chongzhen continued: "In a word, build enough warships as soon as possible, and they must be the most advanced warships, faster than the warships of the Western Yi, and with a larger caliber of artillery than the Western Yi."
, longer range.”
There are several new terms in what Chongzhen said, but Zheng Zhilong can basically understand them.
A look of fascination suddenly appeared on Zheng Zhilong's face, and he thought to himself that if he could lead such a navy to cross the sea, his life would not be in vain, as a true man should be!
But Zheng Zhilong is already forty-one years old after all, and is no longer an eighteen-year-old fool.
The hot blood in Zheng Zhilong's veins is still not cold, but he will not lose his cool completely after being slapped with a few words.
In addition to making great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong would not neglect to seek benefits and protection for the descendants of the Zheng family, especially after he had just witnessed the predicament of Xu Hongji and others.
In short, in one sentence, the Zheng family must find a way to buy shares in this shipping and shipbuilding bank.
At that moment, Zheng Zhilong asked in a low voice: "May I ask Your Majesty, in whose name are these 30 million taels attributed to the shipbuilding and shipping bank? Is it in your name, Your Majesty, or in the name of your honor?"
As soon as he heard this, Chongzhen knew that Zheng Zhilong was a shrewd person.
This guy obviously smelled it and wanted to take part.
However, Chongzhen had no objection to this at all, and it would only be beneficial to include the Zheng family.
At that moment, Chongzhen said with a smile: "Of these 30 million taels, 10 million are in the name of my internal funds, 10 million are in the name of the navy soldiers, and the remaining 10 million are in the name of the navy soldiers."
Zheng Zhilong was stunned when he heard this, and asked in astonishment: "What does the Holy Spirit mean by this?"
In fact, not only Zheng Zhilong, Huang Degong, Xu Hongji, Zhu Guobi, etc. were all stunned.
In fact, they all understood it, but they just didn't believe it. The Holy One was so generous?
But how do these people understand Chongzhen's ambitions? In a word, these people can only see immediate interests, but Chongzhen can see vast overseas interests.
The Age of Discovery has come to an end.
If Ming Dynasty does not rise up, it will not reap the dividends.
If you want to reap the last remaining dividends of the Age of Discovery, it is impossible to rely on Chongzhen alone. You must mobilize the enthusiasm of the entire naval fleet's sergeants (officers) and soldiers.
So what can be done to mobilize the enthusiasm of the soldiers?
Of course, it is the most eternal weapon - profit!
So what should we do specifically? It is to take out part of the bonus shares of the shipping and shipbuilding bank and distribute them to the navy's officers and soldiers according to certain rules. In this way, the navy's officers and soldiers will have the motivation to expand overseas, because the overseas expansion
The more territory or resources they have, the greater the benefits they can reap, and the more dividends they can receive from shipping and shipbuilding banks.
To put it bluntly, Chongzhen planned to build the Ming Dynasty Navy into a large company. The company's main business was to develop overseas colonies, and the navy's soldiers and soldiers were both employees and shareholders of the company. This
The company model is actually copied from a certain behavior, full of wolfishness and aggression!
Therefore, it is completely conceivable what kind of appearance this master will appear in front of the European fleet after the civil strife is calmed down and the journey begins.
After being stunned for a moment, Zheng Zhilong said again: "The Holy Lord's intention is that for the 30 million taels to be invested in the shipping and shipbuilding bank, 10 million will be invested in the name of internal funds, 10 million will be invested in the name of navy scholars, and another 1,000 will be invested.
Wan Ze, in the name of Navy soldiers, if the shipping and shipbuilding bank makes money, both Navy soldiers and soldiers will receive dividends?"
"Yes." Chongzhen nodded and said, "As long as they are active naval officers and soldiers, they can receive corresponding dividends according to their military age and rank. Even those who have retired can also receive a sum of money when they retire.
Retirement money, this retirement money is enough for them to live a good life."
"Your Majesty, the combat effectiveness of such a navy will be beyond imagination."
Zheng Zhilong seemed to be eighteen again, and he couldn't wait to do it.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, Zheng Zhilong still did not forget the business, and then asked: "Your Majesty, in addition to these 30 million, can anyone with the other 20 million or two principals be able to invest in it?
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"Yes." Chongzhen nodded and said, "Anyone can."
"Your Majesty, can our Zheng family participate in a share?" Zheng Zhilong was actually a little anxious.
"Of course." Chongzhen nodded lightly and asked with a smile, "Zheng Qing, how many shares do you want to participate in?"
Zheng Zhilong subconsciously wanted to say ten million taels of silver, but when the words came to his lips, he changed his words: "Five million taels of silver!"
In fact, the Zheng family can afford ten million taels, but Chongzhen's internal funds only account for ten million shares. The Zheng family has the same number of shares as the royal family. Doesn't that mean that his life is too long?
"Okay." Chongzhen said, "No problem at all."
It is natural for the Zheng family to occupy 10% of the shares of the shipping and shipbuilding company.
After a pause, Chongzhen said again: "However, I have to say something first. The existing warships and weapons on board the Fujian Navy cannot be used to pay for silver. You, the Zheng family, have to come up with real gold and silver."
OK."
"It goes without saying." Zheng Zhilong said hurriedly, "The Zheng family will definitely come up with real money."
After a pause, Zheng Zhilong expressed his loyalty again: "The Fujian Navy is the navy of the Ming Dynasty, not the navy of my Zheng family. All its warships and weapons naturally belong to the court."
Good guy, this one is also very courageous.
With more than 300 large and small warships and thousands of cannons, with just one sentence, the family navy of the Zheng family became the navy of the Ming Dynasty, and a lot of money was spent.
However, Zheng Zhilong felt that this transaction was a good deal.
Chongzhen waved to Zheng Sen again and asked, "Zheng Sen, how about you stop engaging in the air force?"
"Your Majesty, are you asking for advice, or are you issuing an imperial edict?" Zheng Sen said reluctantly.
Chongzhen said: "I issue imperial edicts directly to others, but I am an exception for you. I just ask for your opinion."
Zheng Sen said: "I don't want to do that. I have no interest in other things. Now I just want to build the first air force in the history of Ming Dynasty and even China."
"Shuzi!" Zheng Zhilong was shocked.
I thought, you little brat, how dare you talk to the Holy One like this?
"Hey, Zheng Qing, you don't have to scold him." Chongzhen waved his hands and said, "I told him to let him choose."
"Huh?" Zheng Zhilong was speechless at once, thinking that the little brat was not an ordinary favored one.
Chongzhen said to Zheng Sen again: "Okay, then you can continue to build your air force, but don't blame me for not reminding you, your air force may not be able to succeed."
Zheng Sen said: "As long as the money is in place, nothing is impossible."
Chongzhen said: "Don't ask me for money. You can ask Ma Mingluan, or your father. Your father has a lot of money. I guess it won't be a big problem if you give him 1.8 million taels."
Zheng Sen really fell in love with Zheng Zhilong.
"Dad, can you give me five hundred thousand?"
Zheng Zhilong was startled and cursed: "What are you talking about? Our Zheng family is not a silver mine, so you asked me for 500,000 yuan, or else you sell me and see how much it is worth?"
Zheng Sen said: "If you don't have 500,000, you can give me 50,000."
"Five thousand." Zheng Zhilong said, "Take it if you want it, don't knock it down."
"Five thousand?" Zheng Sen said angrily, "I'm sending beggars, don't do it."
Seeing the Zheng family and his son bargaining there, a smile appeared on Chongzhen's face.
The hidden dangers of the Donglin Party have been eliminated, the Industrial and Commercial Bank and the Shipping and Shipbuilding Bank are about to be established, and the booming development of the handicrafts and shipbuilding industries is just around the corner.
Even the naval framework has been set up.
Next, we should start training the new army.
Although it is impossible for the slaves to invade the south in a short time, and it is impossible for the bandits to fall out with the Ming Dynasty so quickly, the preparations that need to be done must be done in advance. There is a saying that is good, opportunities will always favor those who are prepared,
The same is true at the national level. Opportunities will always favor countries that are prepared.
It's time to start training a new army.
By the way, Xu Yingwei and a thousand other scholars should return home to recruit troops.
