The reason why Xiamen's economic development zone can develop so fast is not only because of the policy support of the imperial court.
It is inseparable from Zheng’s huge investment in Xiamen Development Zone!
Today, 70% to 80% of the factories and shops in the Xiamen Development Zone are invested by the Zheng family.
Even the port and terminal in Xiamen were built by the Zheng family.
It is precisely because of Zheng's massive capital investment that Xiamen's Economic Development Zone can develop so rapidly.
It is not even slower than the development of several other economic development zones personally managed by the imperial court!
In addition, the Zheng family also purchased a large number of various bonds from the imperial court. Every time the imperial court called on local governments to donate money to build roads and schools, the Zheng family responded positively and provided money and food.
After doing this, the Zheng family still has three to four hundred thousand silver dollars in cash, which is already a solid foundation.
However, despite the fact that Zheng doesn't have much cash on hand now, Zheng's assets are even worse than before.
He still firmly occupies the position of the richest man in the Ming Dynasty!
Of course, this has something to do with the fact that the Kong family has been confiscated and exterminated!
After Zheng Chenggong heard this, he nodded slightly and said.
"The Chinese New Year is coming soon. After the spring of next year, the imperial court will launch the Northern Expedition to regain the lost territory. I, Mrs. Zheng, should buy another batch of the imperial Northern Expedition bonds!"
Zheng Jing nodded and agreed.
"Father, how about I, Mrs. Zheng, buy two hundred thousand silver dollars this time?"
"After all, I, the Zheng family, have a lot of properties now, and there are many places to spend money. I always have to keep a reserve of funds."
Zheng Chenggong pondered for a while and then spoke.
"Two hundred thousand less!"
Although Zheng had already purchased a batch of Northern Expedition bonds when they were first issued, to Zheng, two hundred thousand was still too little.
"In my father's study, there is a pen washer used by the former Song Dynasty writer Su Shi. Take it out and sell it!"
"After selling it, we collected a sum of money, collected enough 500,000 silver dollars, and purchased all the Northern Expedition bonds."
Zheng Jing hesitated for a moment. He knew that the brush wash was his father's favorite.
But in the end, he nodded and agreed, indicating that he understood.
The Zheng family is really too conspicuous now.
It is well known that Zheng is rich and is truly the richest man in the Ming Dynasty!
Coupled with Zheng's connections in the military, he relied on his old department's influence on the Navy.
Zheng Chenggong's status in the court was combined with the honors of three dukes and princes.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Zheng family is the most noble person in the country.
If the Zheng family, who is so conspicuous, cannot keep up with the imperial court, it will really be a recipe for death.
"Father, my son thinks that I, Mrs. Zheng, should focus my business on the Japanese country next year."
"The Japanese country is rich in gold and silver, and has a huge demand for various commodities from the Ming Dynasty. If the market of the Japanese country can be expanded, the profits that our Zheng family can get will be unimaginable..."
Zheng Chenggong also nodded in agreement.
"..."
Just as the two father and son were discussing the direction of Zheng's development next year, there was a faint sound of gongs and drums outside.
Zheng Chenggong raised his head and looked outside. Just when he was curious, a housekeeper knocked on the door and walked in.
The housekeeper bowed to Zheng Chenggong and said.
"Your Majesty, someone is coming to the palace!"
When Zheng Chenggong heard this, he immediately stood up from his chair, strode towards the door, and spoke.
"Let's go. Since someone is coming from the palace, let's go and greet him together!"
Zheng Jing responded, followed closely behind his father, and headed towards the gate of Zheng Mansion.
When Zheng Chenggong arrived at the gate of Zheng Mansion, he saw a group of eunuchs neatly arranged in two rows.
The leading eunuch saw Zheng Chenggong coming out and said hello with a smile.
"My servant pays homage to the prince, Your Majesty Jin An!"
Zheng Chenggong nodded slightly and said.
"My father-in-law, please come in quickly. I have prepared some refreshments for my father-in-law!"
The leading eunuch said with a smile.
"No need!"
"This slave is here today on the emperor's order to deliver the New Year's gifts to the prince. Later, he will go to deliver rewards to other adults in the court."
"I won't bother the prince anymore!"
While speaking, the leading eunuch waved his hand to the young eunuchs behind him to bring things up.
On a tray were two small, two large and three rolls of red silk, which were Spring Festival couplets written by Zhu Hongyu himself.
The top couplet and the bottom couplet are added horizontally, exactly three!
After handing the Spring Festival couplets to Zheng Chenggong, the leading eunuch explained.
"Your Majesty, these are the Spring Festival couplets written by His Majesty himself."
When Zheng Chenggong heard this, a touch of surprise flashed across his originally calm face.
Spring couplets are worthless!
But the Spring Festival couplets written by the emperor are very valuable!
This thing represents more of the holy family, and in a feudal dynasty like the Ming Dynasty, the holy family is priceless.
Zheng Chenggong took the trays from both sides, knelt down on his knees in the direction of the carriage, and spoke.
"Your Majesty Zhu Chenggong, thank you Lord for your kindness!"
The leading eunuch stretched out his hand to lift Zheng Chenggong up and spoke.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has deliberately ordered your servant to tell the prince that during the New Year's Eve this year, he must go to the palace to spend it with his Majesty."
Zheng Chenggong nodded and said.
"Please tell your majesty, father-in-law, that I will definitely be here."
"..."
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Twenty years of Yongli, the twenty-third of the twelfth lunar month!
Zhu Hongyu's chariot left the Qian Mansion where he had lived for more than half a year and prepared to move into the palace.
Nowadays, although the Forbidden City in Nanjing is still in dilapidated condition, the main palaces such as the three main halls and the Qianqing Palace and Tai'an Palace have been almost repaired.
The reason why it was repaired so quickly was entirely because during the repair process of the Forbidden City, Zhu Hongyu deliberately ordered not to pursue those precious woods and stones.
Just use ordinary materials to repair it!
It’s all about saving first!
It's not that Zhu Hongyu doesn't pay attention to it, but that he doesn't think it's necessary.
He knew that the majesty of imperial power did not come from the exquisite materials used in the palace, but from the power of the king.
Instead of spending a lot of money to pursue materials to repair the palace, he would rather train more divisions of soldiers if he had the money.
After saving the effort of collecting precious wood and stones, the restoration speed of the Daming Palace will naturally be much faster.
Naturally, the cost of repairing is also saved a lot!
Cars and horses came one after another, almost filling up the main road in Nanjing, escorting a large amount of furniture and ornaments to the imperial city.
In addition, boxes were being loaded onto the carriage one after another. These boxes were sealed and contained many confidential documents.
The originally ruined outer walls of the imperial city have been repaired with cement and repainted with vermilion paint.
The gate of the imperial city was also replaced with a new iron gate, and the copper nails on it were polished to a gleaming look.
With a creak, the gate of the imperial city was opened.
Both sides of the royal road were crowded with people watching the excitement. When many people saw that the emperor was finally moving back to the palace, they shouted loudly.
"When the emperor returns to the palace, the dragon returns to its nest! When the emperor returns to the palace, the dragon returns to its nest!"
"Long live your Majesty! The Ming Dynasty will be victorious!"
"Long live your Majesty! The Ming Dynasty will be victorious!"
"..."
Zhu Hongyu entered the imperial city on horseback.
After passing the gate of the imperial city and passing through the long and narrow doorway, the first thing that comes into view is the solemn and majestic three main halls.
The red lacquer and gold tiles, the white marble stone steps, and the exquisitely carved Danbi all reveal the majesty of the royal family.
Both sides of the imperial road were filled with soldiers wearing helmets and armor and carrying muskets on their backs.
These soldiers raised their chests and raised their heads, looking forward, and cast their eyes full of admiration and enthusiasm towards Zhu Hongyu, who was riding on horseback.
To their emperor!
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ps: Let’s stick to a chapter of 2,000 words. I’m not used to 4,000 words.