Everyone knows that the Xing Han Hui is a very good method of amassing money, but as the saying goes, a big tree attracts wind. After the First World War in Guanzhong, the royal family obviously put some restrictions on the Xing Han Hui.
Of course Jiang Wan knew that the Xinghan Society had been continuously sending money and food to Jiuyuan and Heping City in the past few years.
Not only did it maintain the stability of the border area, but I heard that there were other arrangements. Anyway, it was considered to be an expansion of the border area and civilized barbarians.
Therefore, it is understandable that Feng Duhu said that the Xinghan Society could not provide money or food.
But when it comes to Xinghan Hui, we have to mention the royal family.
The royal family was originally quite wealthy.
The Shaofu also controls many financial channels.
It's just that the Prime Minister had already started digging into the little fat man's treasury before he was alive.
The establishment of the North-South Army almost brought the little fat man back to before liberation.
Then in the Battle of Guanzhong, the Northern and Southern armies were sent to fight with the army.
Although the Han Dynasty has restructured the Central Army and the Northern and Southern armies have been classified as the Forbidden Army, the royal family wants to control the Northern and Southern armies, so naturally it is impossible to completely let go.
Therefore, half of the money and food supplies for the Northern and Southern armies came from the national treasury, and the other half came from internal funds.
According to Feng Duhu's understanding of the little fat man, the royal family's young master probably didn't have much food at this time.
After all, the royal family had to pay for the restoration of Zheng Guo Canal—and most of it in the early stage.
Anyway, the Xinghan Hui could not get much of the land in Guanzhong, so it could only be regarded as quite satisfactory.
So after providing manpower and technology, we naturally don’t want to be taken advantage of.
The most you can do is spend the little money and food that belongs to you. No matter how much you spend, you won’t have anything left.
Royal, what happened to the royal?
The royal family can’t force others to pay!
When the emperor is in court discussions, he must listen to the opinions of important officials in the court with an open mind.
And if you want to pass a major decision, you must reach a consensus at the court meeting.
The imperial meetings of the Han Dynasty originally had some flavor of the parliamentary system of later generations.
In addition, the Xinghan Society was an emerging force, and a certain Central Protector was its leader.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the interest group Xinghanhui recommended Mr. Feng to safeguard his own interests in the court and speak on his behalf.
This is similar to that of later generations of parliamentarians.
Just like now, Feng Duhu said that the Xinghan Association could no longer afford more money and food.
And Jiang Wan, the minister, naturally couldn't force the royal family to pay.
Then the only choice is the aristocratic family.
Feng Duhu rubbed his hands:
“It’s not easy to handle!”
It's really not easy to handle.
The Shu family has been tamed and very obedient, and now is a critical period for selling to Jingzhou.
Besides, even if we could transport grain from Shu, the day lilies would be cold.
After years of development, Liangzhou has produced a lot of grain, but it is also an important development area for emerging workshops.
Emerging workshops require a large number of original workers, as well as raising livestock in pastures and pastures, both of which require a large amount of food.
Therefore, it is very good that Liangzhou can ensure self-sufficiency in food production.
Of course, it shouldn't be a problem to ask emerging workshop owners in Liangzhou to provide some money, but forget about food.
As for the three areas of Guanzhong, Hedong and Bingzhou, they have been cut off twice in less than four years. If they are cut off again, the government will force the people to rebel, and the people will have no choice but to rebel.
At present, the Han Dynasty has not completely eliminated the social foundation of aristocratic families.
Even more than a thousand and nearly two thousand years later, the circle of anthropologists is still looming - and those things are particularly fond of inbreeding.
Not to mention the current upstart forces of the Han Dynasty, a considerable part of which were transformed from certain aristocratic families.
If we really want to uproot the aristocratic families in Bingzhou and Hedong in Guanzhong, not to mention how many people will be killed, it will be enough to cause a chain reaction in Liangzhou and other places in Shu.
We can’t also wipe out the big families in Shu and Liangzhou, right?
Maybe as he goes on and on, he will find that even his most trusted and close comrades will stab him in the back.
Once we get to that point, it's not just a matter of population scarcity.
It’s the problem that production relations react on productivity, and if you take too big a step, you’ll lose your eggs.
It is a problem that no man with lofty ideals can solve, and even Feng Duhu, who only knows five volumes and has not seen six volumes, cannot solve it.
"It may not be easy for others, but for the Central Protector, there is definitely a way."
Jiang Wan understood what Feng Duhu was thinking without having to explain it too clearly.
After all, no matter how the great man has changed over the years, the Prime Minister and Zhongdu protect one thing and it has always remained unchanged.
"Oh, I dare to ask Mr. Jiang, where did you start talking about this?"
"Did the Central Protector forget about the Southern Expedition?"
When Feng Duhu heard this, he was immediately stunned.
What did I do during the Southern Expedition?
Isn't it just following the prime minister, earning some labor and some betrothal money?
And just for this small amount of gift money, he got the bad reputation of the Ghost King, which has not gone away to this day.
"Hahaha, it's normal for the Central Protector to not care about the events of the past when he has repeatedly defeated powerful enemies over the years. Most noble people forget things."
Jiang Wan first praised Feng Duhu, and then continued:
"Before the Southern Expedition, all the Han people knew that going to expedition was a waste of money and food."
"But I didn't expect that after the Central Protector's operations, the gains from the Southern Expedition would not only make up for the empty treasury, but even make a surplus."
When Jiang Wan said this, there was admiration in his tone:
"Every time I think about this matter, I am still amazed that the Zhongduhu's methods are comparable to those of Guan Zhong."
It is precisely because Jiang Wan has been responsible for delivering supplies to the army at the rear these years.
That's why he fully understood how terrifying it was for Feng Duhu, who was engaged in labor business during the Southern Expedition, to conjure up money and grain equivalent to 80% of the Han Dynasty's tax in order to provide guarantees for others.
As a trader back then, Feng Duhu understood the elegant meaning after hearing the piano, and quickly waved his hand and said:
"It can't happen! This kind of thing can only be done once and for all. Although it can solve a temporary emergency, it needs to be able to generate enough benefits in the future."
For things like leveraging, you need to see future profits.
If you can't see the future returns, or the future returns are unclear, blindly leveraging will only make you feel that you are not dying fast enough.
Although capturing Caoqiao Pass is beneficial to the Han Dynasty, this benefit is only for the overall situation.
If you really want to be leveraged, how can you repay the principal and interest?
Now, the money and food that Shu, Liangzhou, and even Nanzhong can collect are all useful and fully arranged.
Guanzhong merged with the three prefectures and Hedong, and it was a critical period for resuming production.
The aristocratic family in these three places harvested a wave of cotton crops, which is already considered Feng Duhu's specialty.
Unexpectedly, when Jiang Wan saw Feng Duhu rejecting the offer so quickly, he smiled slowly:
"Huh, don't be anxious, Central Protector. I didn't mean to imitate what I said."
"Isn't that what you're talking about?" Feng Duhu couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Then what does Mr. Jiang want to say?"
"It's the Reserve Bureau, Protector Zhongdu!"
Jiang Wan subconsciously approached Feng Duhu, lowered his voice and emphasized his tone:
"It's the Han Dynasty Reserve Bureau used by the Central Protector to issue notes..."
"That's even worse!"
Feng Duhu shook his head repeatedly: "I made an agreement with the Prime Minister back then, and there is a quota for the Reserve Bureau to issue notes."
"If you invoice excessively, it may solve your immediate needs, but it will definitely cause disasters in the future."
Why do you think Dahan’s finances have been so good these years?
Taking the land of two states, swallowing up Guanzhong and annexing states plus one Hedong, not only was it not overwhelmed to death.
Even while fully resuming production, there is still room for another war.
We still have the confidence to reduce taxes in the event of natural disasters.
No matter how high the grain output is, it must be transported to where it is needed in a timely manner.
The Reserve Bureau and the bills it issues are the key to stimulating people to continuously improve the efficiency of the operation of various materials.
But money is money after all, it cannot produce wealth or food.
If you can't control the circulation, it will be good for a while, but it will end up in the crematorium afterwards.
In recent years, the red line for food prices in Han Dynasty has risen to 300 yuan, which is 100 yuan higher than the initial price. Inflation has been a bit too fast.
This was still under the condition that Wei Guo and Wu Guo helped to receive a lot of tickets.
Naturally, it was impossible for Feng Duhu to ask the Reserve Bureau to print more tickets just for a mere Caoqiao Pass.
After all, who in the world doesn’t know that it was Feng Duhu who made the money?
If there is really going to be a flood of banknotes and the people are vocal, who cares what your difficulties are, the people will definitely point the finger at Feng Duhu in the first place.
When the time comes, there is no telling whether the one in the palace will take the opportunity to cause trouble, or even those conservative aristocratic families will take the opportunity to counterattack.
What's more, Feng Duhu didn't want the notes issued by the Reserve Bureau to go the way of Zhu Baba's Ming Dynasty treasure notes - at least we have to wait until he is in the coffin, right?
Anyway, I can't control my descendants after my death. They can do whatever they want.
Even if someone in the future opens my coffin to vent their anger, it doesn't matter to me.
"Feng Duhu misunderstood, misunderstood, I didn't want the Reserve Bureau to print more bills."
"Then what does Chiang Kai-shek mean by mentioning the Reserve Bureau?"
"Zhongduhu, now that His Majesty has returned to the old capital, Guanzhong, as the capital city, should be the center of the Han Dynasty, right?"
"That's right."
"However, Guanzhong cannot participate in the circulation of Han's money. Has the Central Protector ever thought about what the sergeants in Guan would think?"
Feng Duhu was startled.
Jiang Wan said slowly:
"When the Central Protector established the Reserve Bureau, the Han Dynasty was only a small part of Shu. Therefore, the Reserve Bureau had the royal family and the Xinghan Society as guarantees, so everyone believed in these notes."
"Later, when Liangzhou was recovered, the Central Governor considered the overall situation and involved the Zhang family in Dunhuang. It can be said that he had a long-term vision."
It was precisely because the Zhang family was firmly tied to the chariot of the Han Dynasty that Zhang went to the Western Regions to promote the prestige of the Han Dynasty and stayed there for several years.
In the rebellion provoked by some well-intentioned people, the Liangzhou wealthy families, represented by the Zhang family, firmly stood on the side of the Han Dynasty. These factors also contributed to the rebellion.
Jiang Wan looked at Feng Duhu with a meaningful look:
"The Central Protector has always been at odds with the Shu family, so it is understandable that the Shu family has not been allowed to participate in the Reserve Bureau."
"But we don't worry about the shortage but the inequality. Since the wealthy families in Liangzhou can participate, why can't the wealthy families in Guanzhong participate?"
"The Guandong family has always been at odds with the Yongliang clan. The great Han wants to regain the world, and the Guandong family cannot get around it."
"If the Han Dynasty Reserve Bureau involves the Liangzhou wealthy family, but the Guandong family cannot get involved, does the Central Protector intend to only rely on the support of Liangzhou to establish a foothold in the court in the future?"
The Dahan Reserve Bureau is not controlled solely by the Xinghan Hui. The Xinghan Hui holds a considerable part of the say. This can only be said to be due to the current situation.
In addition, the members of the Reserve Bureau initially included royals, a few meritorious officials, etc.
The imperial court sent supervisors.
At that time, in order to regain the hearts of the Liangzhou officials as soon as possible, and the Zhang family really understood the overall situation.
More importantly, in order to control the economic lifeline of Liangzhou as soon as possible, let bills circulate in Liangzhou.
Feng Duhu took the initiative to invite the Zhang family to become a member of the Reserve Bureau to appease the wealthy family in Liang Prefecture.
This is an honor, a recognition, and at the same time a responsibility.
Become a member of the Dahan Reserve Bureau and you can participate in the ticket printing activities.
But at the same time, we must also jointly maintain the stability of the Han economy and promote better economic development in various regions.
For example, if the Zhang family joins, the Reserve Bureau can use the Zhang family's channels to spread its business as quickly as possible.
Jiang Wan’s previous words have the most obvious meaning:
Increase the number of members of the Reserve Bureau and let the wealthy families from Bingzhou and Hedong in Guanzhong join in.
There is a saying, Jiang Wan said, in the long run, it is indeed beneficial to the country.
Increasing the number of members in these areas will not only strengthen the economic control of these three areas more deeply, but also strengthen the political control of the court over these three areas.
In the short term, a batch of grain and grass can be prepared immediately to meet urgent needs.
Because with the summer grain ready to be put into storage, it wouldn't be too difficult if the aristocratic families from the three places worked together to assemble a batch of grain that could support a small-scale battle.
But Feng Duhu did not agree immediately, he just fell silent.
After all, he is not a saint, so he needs to carefully consider the pros and cons:
"Does Mr. Jiang think that at this time, the big families in these three places can be trusted?"
These three places are not like Liangzhou, which was first blocked by Longyou, and then infiltrated and managed by Feng Duhu for several years. Finally, after the Han army advanced westward, most of them surrendered.
The Zhang family even had the feat of sending their legitimate son to the Western Regions.
Jiang Wan knew Feng Duhu's concerns, so he was silent for a moment, and then said slowly:
"In this matter, I can help the Central Protector to check things out."
Check?
As soon as these words came out, Feng Duhu looked at Jiang Wan in surprise.
Is this considered a guarantee?
"Mr. Jiang...why do you want to get involved in this kind of thing?"
Jiang Wan raised his head and looked at the empty door, with a little worry on his face:
"Because I want the Han Dynasty to prosper as soon as possible, and don't want the Han Dynasty to destroy itself due to internal strife."
He raised his hand and gently patted the back of Feng Duhu's hand:
"Mingwen, you are the successor designated by the Prime Minister. I believe in the Prime Minister and I believe in you."
"The Prime Minister must have his reasons for abandoning Wei Wenchang and using you."
Jiang Wan lowered his voice again:
"It's indeed inappropriate to act like that in the palace a few days ago, but this matter involves Mingwen's personal affairs with you and the palace, so I can't say anything."
"But using private matters to involve public affairs is crossing the line. In addition to Wei Wenchang in the army, there are also some people from Shu who are involved in this matter, both in the government and in the public."
"What they did was wrong, very wrong. So I am telling you this today because I want you to use the Reserve Bureau to win over the hearts of the big families in Bingzhou and Hedong in Guanzhong."
"In this way, it will naturally be more convenient for you to act in the court in the future. Not to mention letting them support you, it is also good to have less resistance."
Speaking of this, Jiang Wan sighed:
"The emperor is kind, but he is also too soft-hearted. Sometimes he can't make up his mind and is easily influenced by others."
"At this time, it is time for you and me to advise His Majesty, clearly, no matter what, remember not to forget the Prime Minister's instructions, remember to make a living on state affairs."
Feng Duhu looked at Jiang Wan's old face and was shocked.
He held Jiang Wan's somewhat withered hand and nodded heavily.
Then he seemed to remember something, and turned to look at Fei Yi and Dong Yun sitting on both sides.
"Don't worry, I won't be afraid of these words even if they fall into the ears of the palace."
"Some things, if they go too far, have to be brought up, and if they are brought up, they will be changed."
Feng Duhu actually didn't expect that Jiang Wan, who always had a good image, would actually say such words.
"Mr. Jiang, I understand."
After leaving the Chancellor's Stand, Feng Duhu turned back and looked up at the sky. The sun was burning like fire.
He let out a long breath.
"Zhongduhu, may I ask where we are going?"
Xiao Huangmen, who had been waiting outside, asked respectfully.
"No need, let's leave the palace."
"Invite the Central Protector this way, I will lead the way."
When he reached the palace gate, Feng Duhu suddenly turned around again, looked inside the front hall of Weiyang Palace, and then looked in the direction of the Chancellor's Desk, with a strange smile on his face.
Feng Duhu believed that ninety-nine percent of what Jiang Wan said was true, and it was possible that it was ten percent true.
But this does not prevent Shangshutai from expressing his dissatisfaction with the recent actions of the palace.
Feng Duhu and Jiang Wan were both successors to the Prime Minister's legacy.
Therefore, Feng Duhu understood Jiang Wan’s psychology very well:
There is an instinctive rejection of those who want to destroy the arrangements left by the Prime Minister.
After all, Da Han's achievements over the years were all achieved under the leadership of the Prime Minister, which is enough to prove the correctness.
You want to change these practices, but what if you make a mistake?
Wouldn't that ruin the Prime Minister's hard work and the results of everyone's hard work over the years?
As for the Shu faction who embraced the Queen's lap, they have gone too far recently and have been beaten by the Jingzhou faction.
That's a trivial matter.
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