Chapter 0788 Despair, why is the court so much money?
Silver prices plummeted!
Such a good opportunity is rare in hundreds of years. If you can't seize it, it will be unreasonable. However, Zhang Jinrui never expected that Zhu Youjian planned to sell the palace!
This is Prince Xin’s Mansion, located in the inner city of Shuntian Prefecture in the capital, right next to the imperial palace! Can this Prince’s Mansion be sold on demand?
Does the person sitting in Wuying Hall agree?
Zhang Jinrui planned to persuade Zhu Youjian to avoid causing any trouble, but in the end, Zhu Youjian was fine and got involved himself.
"Your Highness, this palace is the property of the Tian family after all, so it's for sale." Before Zhang Jinrui could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhu Youjian.
Zhu Youjian said confidently: "Xiao Wang is aware of Mr. Zhang's concerns. But this palace has been given to Xiao Wang by the emperor's brother. It is Xiao Wang's private property, and Xiao Wang naturally has the right to dispose of it."
"What's more, it's just a temporary sale to the bank. Once we sell the futures, the accumulated silver will be enough to buy dozens or hundreds of palaces. It won't be too late to take it back."
Hearing what Zhu Youjian said, Zhang Jinrui really had nothing to say. It was worth letting Zhu Youjian do what he wanted. He took other people who believed in Wang Futures to collect silver. Silver is cheap now, one tael is four
You can buy it with a hundred treasure notes, but now it's not just his family that is grabbing money, there are many speculators who are grabbing it.
People now go out for takeaways if they have money, and sell as much as they can. The money is really not much for Prince Xin’s Mansion. The existing funds of Prince Xin’s Mansion are enough to eat, but if they want to eat more, they really have to pay for it.
Zhu You detection power is required.
And Zhu Youjian also arrived at Daming Bank. He wanted to handle new business and sell the palace!
When the manager of Daming Bank knew that His Highness King Xin wanted to sell the palace, he was completely confused. What did His Highness King Xin think that he wanted to sell the palace?
Does your Majesty know?
While inviting Zhu Youjian to rest in the VIP room and offering him tea, snacks and fruits to wait for a while, he quickly sent someone to inform the Ministry of Accounts and the Cabinet that King Xin wanted to sell the palace, but it would also depend on whether the Daming Bank dared to accept it.
When Lu Xiangsheng learned the news and rushed to the cabinet, he saw Zhang Haogu enjoying tea leisurely.
"Yuanfu, do you know that King Xin wants to sell the palace?" Lu Xiangsheng asked. Zhang Haogu nodded: "Well, the bank sent someone to tell them."
How can you still be so leisurely after knowing this?
Lu Xiangsheng was very puzzled: "So Yuan Fu, how should we deal with this matter?"
Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Just deal with it how you want to deal with it, just follow the usual rules. You can't just refuse to take over someone else's house just because he is King Xin, and you can't just give him money in vain just because he is King Xin, right?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Just let King Xin's affairs develop on their own. Your Majesty also wants to see how far King Xin can go."
Lu Xiangsheng sighed helplessly. His Majesty the Emperor and Zhang Haogu were sitting on the cloud platform watching Zhu Youjian's actions. Why did they feel like two people watching a show?
No matter what, the emperor is not in a hurry, why should he be anxious?
After getting permission from the Ministry of Accounts, Daming Bank quickly completed the procedures for Zhu Youjian. Prince Xin's Mansion was taken over by Daming Bank. His Highness Prince Xin took the money and moved out quickly.
Zhu Youjian didn't care about this. Just kidding, he is a future billionaire, would he care about this small moment of unhappiness?
After returning to Prince Xin's Mansion with the money, he immediately took Zhang Jinrui and the people from Xinwang Futures to settle in the outer city. King Xin not only owned a property in Prince Xin's Mansion, but also had a villa in the outer city.
The money and things from Prince Xin's Mansion were moved to a separate courtyard in the outer city, which could be regarded as the closest place to deal with the matter of purchasing the money. After all, there were many more people in the outer city than in the inner city.
At the same time, in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, there were speculators who were buying up silver taels. Now that the price of silver has fallen to three or four hundred treasure notes, these speculators are buying silver at a price slightly higher than the market price, so that they can complete the work in a short time. Accumulation, anyway, you can always make money from acquisitions now. After all the money is in your hands, they still have the final say on how much the money is worth?
The fact that there are speculators in various places purchasing silver has naturally attracted the attention of local government offices and Jinyiwei. All kinds of news have been summarized in
After returning to the capital, they were all sent to the hands of Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu.
Qianqing Palace, the residence of Queen Zhang Yan.
Zhu Youxiao, Zhang Haogu and others are all here.
In the courtyard of the Qianqing Palace, the charcoal fire was burning dark red, and a grilling net was set above it. A skinned and cleaned lamb was being roasted on the net.
Zhu Ciran was playing with Zhang Chengze aside, and a few young eunuchs were protecting him. Zhang Yan and Zhu Qiqi were standing by, chatting about these secrets.
Zhu Youxiao, Zhang Haogu, Wei Zhongxian and Wang Tiqian gathered in front of the grill and roasted the lamb by themselves.
Zhang Haogu slowly cut the lamb with a knife, and sprinkled some spices from the bowl held by Eunuch Wei. The dark red charcoal fire burned the lamb slightly, and the aroma began to spread.
Zhu Youxiao personally controlled the fire with a fan, smelled the fragrance, and smiled with some disdain: "There has been quite a fuss about private cashiers recently."
Zhang Haogu said: "Yes, it's not just some speculators who are doing it, but there are also many people who are just puppets in front of the stage." "A group of hyenas dare to covet my money. I really don't know what to say." Zhu Youxiao Although he was smiling, there was not much warmth in his words.
Now it is very clear what these speculators want to do. They simply plan to use their own wealth to eat up most or even all of the Ming Dynasty's silver. By then, they will be able to control the price of silver and even the economic market of the Ming Dynasty. Let alone Industry, commerce, and the imperial court were all subject to others.
It's strange that Zhu Youxiao can give them a good face for this kind of thing.
Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Why is Your Majesty so angry? The difference between the money they think circulates in the Ming Dynasty and the actual money flowing in the Ming Dynasty is at least three to four times."
"The imperial court holds 600 million, there are almost 200 million in the vassal treasuries of various places, and the big businessmen in the private sector also have almost 200 million. These add up to one billion taels. These are not moved now, and there are still appointments in the market. Three hundred million taels of silver?"
"I'm afraid this money is not only from the private sector, but also from outsiders who want to occupy the court's market."
"It's a pity that what the imperial court has in hand is enough to kill them, and let them collect it to see how much they can collect."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Haogu. At this time, Zhang Haogu was cooking the roasted lamb wholeheartedly. The roasted lamb, which was slightly charred and yellow, had begun to sizzle and emit oil. The oil and water dripped onto the charcoal, causing a burst of mist. The mist was filled with a rich aroma, but Zhang Haogu seemed unable to see it. He still calmly sprinkled the spices and cut the roasted lamb.
"That's right. I don't need to be angry at these guys who are seeking death." Zhu Youxiao also smiled, and Zhang Haogu's calmness made him feel at ease.
It's not that he is angry because of this matter. Zhu Youxiao has been the emperor of Yuji for more than ten years. He has never experienced any big storms. In the most difficult time, his whole family almost died because of Han Xu, those female ministers and Nurhachi.
In the hands of that old slave, haven't they all come over?
For more than ten years, Yuji Tianxia has been in power. Zhu Youxiao is very good at cultivating energy. He is not so much angry at those speculators as he is laughing at a group of guys who want to interfere with the imperial court even if they have some money in their hands.
The delusion of overestimating one's capabilities feels ridiculous.
Zhu Youxiao didn't even dare to think about how much energy the Ming Dynasty had now and what kind of power it could exert. How could a group of speculators with only a little money still want to shake the imperial court?
"Speaking of which, since these speculators are so rich, shouldn't the imperial court also spread out some money and make some money along the way?" Zhu Youxiao proposed a new idea.
It’s all about making money. Since these speculators have money, why don’t they make money?
The Ming court now holds 800 million taels of silver in its hands. Zhu Youxiao also has a lot of silver in his hands. Wouldn't it be better to sell it early and exchange it for treasure banknotes?
Zhang Haogu glanced at Zhu Youxiao: "Your Majesty, are you willing to sell it?"
Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "What's the point of being reluctant to part with? If you sell it, you won't be able to get it back. The money will flow back sooner or later?"
This is true. The money sold will come back sooner or later, and you can make a lot of money every time. What's more, this matter is not limited to speculators, and there may be some people behind it.
Liaodong? The Japanese country? Those small and unconvinced small countries in Southeast Asia? Or the Dutch, the French, and the Spaniards in the West? It's all possible.
Since everyone wants to get a share of the Ming Dynasty's currency reform, they must be prepared to become soup. Some people will eat meat, and some will become meat.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Xin has sold the palace, and he still has to collect the money." Zhang Haogu reminded.
Zhu Youxiao sighed: "If he wants to sell, let him. If he insists on making a fortune, how can he not be allowed to make a profit? I once said that I am rich all over the world and rule the world, so I will not be unable to tolerate a younger brother.
, if he wants to make some money, let him go, how much he can make depends on his ability."
"I have also heard about recent events. With his appearance now, it is no wonder that Princess Xin is angry. If he can really save a family fortune, I can rest assured."
Zhang Haogu said: "But His Highness King Xin is very ambitious. He thinks too much but has too little capital. If he doesn't withdraw in time, he will lose money instead of making money."
Zhu Youxiao tore off a piece of mutton casually and said, "That's his business. Originally, the massive purchase of silver coins had evil intentions. It's not an exaggeration to say it was speculation. I can tolerate him doing this because he can't cause much trouble. Otherwise,
Why is he the only one in the huge Shuntian Mansion doing such a thing, but others don’t dare to do it?”
"It is his ability to make money. In the future, I can also give him some burdens to hone his skills. The Tian family cannot do without help. When Ran'er grows up in the future, it will be a good thing to have this uncle to take care of him. But if it fails.
Well, then it’s his own fault, so I don’t have much hope for him.”
As he said that, Zhu Youxiao suddenly pointed at the mutton: "Master, the mutton is cooked. Cut me some more quickly. I've been waiting for so long and I can't wait any longer."
Zhang Haogu smiled and cut off strips of roasted mutton. Wang Tiqian on the side quickly brought the plate and sent it to Zhu Youxiao: "Yes, the mutton is ready. Not to mention your majesty, I can't wait any longer." .”
What happened in the Qianqing Palace was destined not to spread outside.
Now the entire Ming Dynasty is facing turbulence in silver prices. Silver prices in Shuntianfu, Yingtianfu, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Lianghu, and even Fuguang and other provinces are plummeting.
Since the imperial court announced the abandonment of the silver standard and silver was no longer linked to banknotes, the price of silver has experienced the first wave of turbulence, and the second wave has been a turmoil among the people. It seems that someone is invisibly promoting that silver is worthless. , there is not much use for silver anymore, and the court no longer recognizes silver.
All kinds of rumors were making a fuss, and the amount of silver fell from seven to eight hundred treasure notes to five or six hundred treasure notes. At this time, speculators started to buy silver for the first time.
Then there were rumors that the imperial court held a large amount of silver, and that the price of silver would continue to fall, possibly falling below one hundred treasure notes in the future. This rumor spread more and more widely, and more and more people believed it. They are selling their money now that it is still worth a little bit.
By this time, the money had already fallen to three or four hundred treasure notes.
This was also the second time that speculators went out to buy silver coins.
Because Shuntian Mansion is at the feet of the emperor, everything is stable. Zhu Youjian is also very generous when he buys silver. He can take as much silver as he has.
There are people like Zhu Youjian in every province and every government. These speculators have all seen the hidden benefits and risks. Although the risks are great, the benefits are equally huge, which greatly obscures their eyes and prevents them from seeing it. Risk, unable to see the huge whirlpool underneath the benefit.
One after another, speculators spent all their worth to buy silver, and at the same time, a large number of people of unknown origin were also buying silver from all over the Ming Dynasty.
Now that the price of silver has dropped to around one tael of silver and three hundred and fifty treasure notes, they used 360 and 370 treasure notes to buy it, collecting silver from people everywhere.
The money in the Ming Dynasty is limited, and there is only so much silver in circulation. As long as they can collect more than 70% of the money, then the price of silver and goods in the Ming Dynasty will be decided by them!
A huge empire with a territory of tens of thousands of miles and nearly 40 million households. What a huge market this is. How many resources and wealth are hidden in this country where industry and commerce are booming and flowers are blooming?
If you can control its economy, even if you kill the goose to get the eggs and fish from the lake, it will be an immeasurable wealth!
What's more, if you control its economy, you can control its court. Faced with massive amounts of gold and silver, can even emperors and generals remain indifferent? Of course not!
With the huge amount of gold and silver, even the emperors who dominate the world cannot remain indifferent, but these people obviously ignore that the emperor is the rule maker, not the rule follower. A strong emperor has the ability to overturn the chessboard, which is nothing more than destroying everything again. rule.
Zhu Youxiao has this confidence, and Zhang Haogu also has this confidence. So what if these people can really buy 70% of the money of the Ming Dynasty?
This money cannot bring out the Ming Dynasty. The court only needs a policy. If the money does not circulate, the money will be worthless in the Ming Dynasty.
The imperial court's policies are bound to be implemented smoothly, because the Ming Dynasty has hundreds of thousands of new troops. Hundreds of thousands train every day, have three meals a day, have the most advanced equipment and weapons in the Ming Dynasty and are among the best in the world, and accept the most advanced military. A full-time soldier of the mind.
The military literacy, physical fitness, and even weapons and equipment of these soldiers are the best. One of them can match the combat power of five or even ten ordinary people. This is the greatest confidence of the imperial court. It can overturn the chessboard and overthrow all important forces.
The power comes.
Of course, those speculators were not qualified to let the imperial court overturn the chessboard because they had misjudged the amount of silver in the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, when these speculators unscrupulously purchased silver and publicized that the imperial court would give up silver and change the currency, causing panic in the localities, various places
Regardless of the yamen, the big businessmen, or the big gentry, they were all indifferent and watched these people's performance quietly. No one bought the silver, and no one sold the silver. They knew how much gold and silver the court had, so they all stayed silent.
He looked to the north and looked at Shuntian Mansion.
Soon, there was news in Shuntian Prefecture. The first batch of five million taels of silver flowed into the market and was subsequently swallowed up. Such a large amount of silver, which was enough to affect the economic operation of Shuntian Prefecture, was divided up by others. Zhu Youjian did not even think about it.
Eat as much as you can.
But then, the second batch of five million taels of silver came out and was quickly eaten by others.
At this time, various places also took action. The big gentry and big chambers of commerce threw out the silver in their hands. The speculators looked at the silver coins flowing into the market with surprise and swallowed them up one after another. In their opinion, these silver coins were estimated to be
It is the last inventory of the imperial court and local governments. As long as they eat it, the entire Ming Dynasty's money will be under their control.
Therefore, they do not hesitate to take on loans and lose all their money to eat up all the money!
Even some people who are hiding behind the scenes can't help spending a large amount of money to buy this silver. Now if you want to buy silver, you have to exchange it for treasure banknotes. In addition to treasure banknotes, gold can also be exchanged for a large amount of silver.
In order to make huge profits in the future, they also dispersed the gold in exchange for large amounts of silver.
When tens of millions of taels of silver poured out from all over the country were eaten by them, the entire Ming Dynasty had been eaten by these people with more than 300 million taels of silver. The cellars of these people's homes were filled with silver. These lovely silver ingots, that box
The neatly stacked silver ingots and the broken silver ingots that are being remade look so touching with their shining silver.
They were filled with joy, as the Ming Dynasty's economy was finally under their control.
However, another batch of silver poured out from various places. This batch amounted to more than 30 million taels. At the same time, Shuntian Mansion dispersed 50 million taels of silver at once, and a full 80 million taels of silver poured into the market.
, leaving these people completely confused.
With so much money, do you still want to eat it?
"Eat! Of course you have to eat! Things have come to this point. If we don't eat the money, how can we explain it? Not to mention how much money can the court have? If we eat it, we will be the final winners!"
Fight!
They used all their connections and tried every means to obtain loans and obtain money. These people tried their best, but the 80 million taels of silver were still not taken by them.
They have tried their best, but they really can't get enough of the money. But this is not what makes them despair the most.
What made them most desperate was that another 80 million taels came out of Shuntian Mansion! Eighty million taels once can be said to be a surplus, but what about two or three times?!
In despair, these people cannot help but touch
I asked myself: Do they really understand the Ming Dynasty and the imperial court? How much money does the imperial court have?!
