Even if Zhu Muchen had a few brains, he would not dare to delay the disaster relief. He said in fear: "The emperor works day and night for the country and the people, how can I have a peaceful rest? Even if I come from the fiefdom, I should be the emperor's horse and horse!"
His Royal Highness Zhu Zhanji, the great grandson on the side, was also relieved. King Chu's words were more in line with Grandpa Huang's wishes than him, so there should be no trouble.
As expected, Zhu Di was overjoyed and said, "It seems that the King of Chu is the same as me. He is concerned about the country and the people. I am lucky to have such a virtuous minister. I wonder what the King of Chu has planned?"
This was already the third time that Zhu Muchen had started testing the city since he first arrived in Nanjing. Zhu Di put aside his grudges and dealt with the disaster relief work seriously. Zhu Muchen looked around and saw that several officials just lowered their heads like mice, with occasional scratches in the corners of their eyes.
After that, he quickly went down again, eager to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
As for the King of Han, King Zhao and the Crown Prince, they were all waiting to hear Zhu Muchen's opinion. Although they were not in a hurry, their eyes were eager. Zhu Zhanji stood beside him with an encouraging attitude, as if to support him.
Come.
"I have already investigated on the way here. In the face of a great crisis, I am not telling lies. Your Majesty is merciful. In order to help the refugees, the treasury is already empty. If you want to solve the urgent need at this time, you must get the help of the world's rich businessmen."
When Zhu Muchen spoke, he still held Zhu Di in high esteem. There was no unpleasantness on his face, but when he mentioned the wealthy businessman, his brows knitted together tightly.
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, merchants, farmers, and merchants have occupied the last position. Even those who are rich have a low status. Even their children cannot enter the officialdom.
Zhu Zhanji was startled. He thought King Chu was being measured, but when he did this, didn't he make Grandpa Huang unhappy?
"King Chu, what are you talking about? There are so many officials in the court, so why do we need merchants? Isn't it ridiculous for our vast country, the Ming Dynasty, to rely on low-class merchants?"
Look, this is the prejudice of the ancients, and Zhu Muchen is not upset at all, "Don't worry, Your Highness, the officials in the court must have already donated their family money, right? The people of the world are thinking of the emperor's great kindness.
I can help, but how much can I help?”
"But wealthy businessmen are different. They have millions of dollars in wealth, but they have nowhere to display their ambitions. Even if they want to help the court cope with the disaster, they have always been prejudiced and will make a fool of themselves if they take action."
"We, the Ming Dynasty, are all-inclusive, and the emperor is generous and benevolent. Who among the scholars, peasants, merchants, and merchants is not a member of our Ming Dynasty? Don't businessmen want to do their part for the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Muchen's questions immediately caused those officials who were opposed to allowing businessmen to participate in disaster relief to lower their heads.
Zhu Di was thinking in his heart, and gently clasped the dragon chair with his hand. He didn't put merchants in his eyes before, but after hearing King Chu's analysis, it is true that only wealthy merchants still have money in their pockets in this world. "King Chu, please take a closer look."
To put it bluntly, are these wealthy businessmen willing to spend their money for disaster relief?"
Are businessmen really willing to spend their wealth for profit? Zhu Di didn't believe it anyway, but he could guess that the King of Chu must have a way.
After hearing the emperor's question, the others could only hold the words in their hearts and looked very uncomfortable.
Zhu Muchen offered advice: "The emperor is kind and opens up schools to recruit scholars. If businessmen can also shine through their own efforts, they will definitely be grateful for the emperor's kindness. What should they fear if they have a huge family fortune? If you want to be an official, you must pay the official business tax.
To control businessmen, and secondly to fill the national treasury, why not?"
Zhu Muchen didn't feel at all how shocking his remarks at this time were, but continued to talk, "Of course this is only a long-term solution. For the current disaster relief, if you want wealthy businessmen to donate food obediently, the court can pretend to be an official.
The size depends on how much the wealthy businessman donated."
It’s enough to let businessmen participate in the opening of courses to obtain scholars. Why should they pretend to be official positions? Now the prince Zhu Gaochi couldn’t help it. “I have long heard that when the King of Chu was in Wuchang City, he first became a businessman. Now he speaks for the businessmen.
It is taking advantage of the court's disaster relief to enhance the status of merchants, which goes against the national policy set by Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty!"
This is a rule handed down from Emperor Taizu of the founding Ming Dynasty. Businessmen are just like rats. They cannot be swayed by the king of Chu with just a word. They cannot hurt the royal family's face by providing disaster relief.
After being refuted by the prince, many people realized that the King of Chu did indeed open a supermarket. It is said that the silver in it was carried into the mansion in boxes and boxes all day long.
Zhu Di looked very ugly. If Zhu Muchen was a fool before, it would be okay to take the lead as a businessman. But now he has inherited the title of his father, Prince Chu, but he has not closed the supermarket and is mingling with businessmen.
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"You want me to give an official position to a businessman? King Chu, you have made great achievements now, and some words need to be carefully considered."
This is already a warning, but Zhu Muchen is not afraid of anything for the sake of the people of the world. "Don't be anxious, Your Majesty. Although the position is given to businessmen, it is only in name only. If you don't have to take office, and you don't have a single soldier under your command, what will you accomplish?"
climate?"
"Can he lead troops to fight? Or can he give guidance to the court? The emperor's majesty cannot be shaken by just a few businessmen. Don't be anxious, Your Highness!"
With a few words, Zhu Muchen pushed all the turmoil just now onto the crown prince Zhu Gaochi.
The prince's expression was very ugly. The King of Han and the King of Zhao looked at each other, their eyebrows dancing.
Especially the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, could hardly hide the smile on his face, "What King Chu said is reasonable. My father is the Supreme Being, just a few businessmen. How can they turn the world upside down?"
With the help of the King of Han, Zhu Di's face looked much better as expected. He had just heard the prince mention Ming Taizu, so he became a little excited. He calmed down his emotions and then said in a calm tone, "The King of Chu is talking about countermeasures. The prince should not interrupt."
It’s good.”
Prince Zhu Gaochi was filled with anger, but he could only retreat. He was really wondering why even the King of Han was helping the King of Chu?
His Highness Taisun was afraid of being left behind by the King of Han. "Please continue to ask the King of Chu. I am interested. Now that famine is imminent in the world, what the King of Chu is doing is also for the sake of the country. I am listening attentively. When I hear your words, I will be enlightened!"
His Highness Taisun gave him a very high evaluation. Zhu Muchen also gained confidence in his heart, and Zhu Di's expression became even better, even with a smile and expectation.
Zhu Muchen continued, "Most of the merchants have been in business for generations, and their status has long been looked down upon by others. As long as the court recognizes their official positions, once they have official positions, the merchants will naturally restrain their words and deeds in full view of the public.
It is my duty to donate money, and I am willing to pay for it.”
"In addition, when a businessman enters an official position, even though he has no practical work, he is still regarded as an official. The crimes committed by Ming officials are classified as knowing the law and breaking the law, and the crime is increased by one level. Therefore, the businessmen can obey the court and avoid a lot of troubles for the court."
Every year, wealthy businessmen become arrogant and domineering, causing a lot of troubles. Many of them even bribe officials with money. The government and businessmen collude and focus on official salt, causing uproar.
With Zhu Muchen's plan, the court could solve an urgent need and empty the pockets of businessmen. Zhu Zhanji was horrified. How did King Chu come up with such an idea?
But Zhu Di had not yet expressed his position. Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu was the first to stand up, holding out his belly and giving his full support, "That's great. King Chu not only solved the famine, but also made long-term plans for the future. My father's vision is really good."
, I really admire you."
These few sentences were learned from the King of Chu. Every time the King of Chu said a few words, one of them would be to praise the current emperor. He should also learn how to flatter the emperor!
King Zhao thought for a moment and stood together with the King of Han to ask for orders. "My son also felt that this method was feasible. Not only could the merchants obey orders, but in the future, when merchants took over official positions, they would have to pay official and commercial taxes, which were much higher than the previous commercial taxes."
, the imperial court’s treasury can be full again. If things go on like this, and the treasury is full, why should we be afraid of natural disasters?”
Speaking of natural disasters, it was obvious that Zhu Di looked very unhappy. He glared at King Zhao and frowned tightly. Now there are rumors among the people that he got the throne unfairly, so he was punished by heaven and caused famine.
, why don’t your sons look at you?
Although the prince Zhu Gaochi had just been scolded by his father, as a prince, he could not cower and sit back just because he was scolded by his father. "Father, I think it is inappropriate," he said.
This strategy is disrespectful to the country. If the merchants feel that they saved the famine, it will inevitably be true, and it will be difficult to suppress the merchants in the future."
"As long as a hole is opened, the hole will get bigger and bigger, and eventually it will be flooded and it will be difficult to close it. Father, please think more about it!"
Yang Rong and the other two people looked at each other and stood up to object, "Businessmen smuggle a lot every year. They are greedy by nature. Even if they are given official positions, how can they restrain themselves? Who will be responsible for supervision? How high is the supervision?
How to control it?”
"Although it is a fictitious official position, it is too hasty. If we do not think carefully, I am afraid it will hinder the national system."
If Zhu Yuanzhang jumped out, it would be strange if Zhu Muchen was not killed. Emphasis on agriculture and depreciation of commerce was the national policy personally set by Ming Taizu when he founded the country. Now Zhu Muchen overturned it with a famine strategy? How can I say that this is Lao Zhu's ancestor?
How could he violate the instructions so easily? Zhu Zhanji was in a dilemma, and he didn't dare to help. Both sides were right. If he took sides at this time, I'm afraid Grandpa Huang would have doubts in his heart.
Zhu Muchen saw everyone's thoughts. Since it was for disaster relief, he couldn't just say it. "The prince also said just now that I once built my own supermarket and was considered a half-businessman. I am willing to use my own money to help the court. The emperor's grace is so great that as a businessman
No matter whether it is noble or low, there is no final conclusion!”
His words were deafening. The Sanyang he mentioned earlier was like a slap in the face. They only focused on saying that businessmen are greedy by nature, but they forgot that the King of Chu standing here was actually half a businessman.
I have greatly offended the King of Chu.
The prince Zhu Gaochi did not expect that Zhu Muchen was willing to break his wings to help the court. He was so righteous. If he said no more, he would probably be scolded by the refugees. Zhu Muchen was making sense every step of the way, and now another incident happened.
The plan is really hard to resist.
Seeing the embarrassment on the prince's face, the King of Han felt that this was not enough. Zhu Gaoxu had never been so happy. He stood with Zhu Muchen and said with a wealthy look: "I am also willing to contribute money to help the court survive the famine. I am willing to
I will try my best and hope that my father will give me a chance."?
