This Ming Dynasty is unequal, Zhu Yixi has long expected it.
But when he heard this number suddenly, he was really shocked.
Two thousand dollars, according to the official exchange rate, is only two taels of silver.
But in the Jiangnan area, copper is expensive and silver is cheap. Four to five hundred coins can be exchanged for one tael. The real purchasing power is only four taels of silver.
"Hahaha, sir, don't be surprised. If it weren't for this monthly money, how could these women show up in public?"
The businessman smiled. The man in front of him was indeed a bumpkin, and a bumpkin from out of town.
As he spoke, he couldn't help but introduce: "In Nanjing, an ordinary worker can earn about thirty or fifty cash per day. Two thousand cash is not too high for a weaver."
"I'm afraid you don't know. In the south, fields are being converted into mulberry fields, and food prices are high."
"I gained a lot of knowledge."
Zhu Yixi cupped her hands and chatted for a while before leaving.
The development of the commodity economy has resulted in an extremely abundant supply of materials on the market and has also changed the way of production.
Large factories and small family workshops coexisted and even supported each other, gradually overwhelming the government-run manufacturing bureaus.
You must know that from the early Ming Dynasty, the official manufacturing bureau has been prevalent in the world, until it withered in the middle and late periods, even the palace mostly purchased from the private sector.
But this kind of capital development, which has absorbed official nutrition from the beginning, is not normal at its core.
Their rise depends on the support of local gentry, and they are also exclusive to others.
More importantly, this prosperous market relies mostly on maritime trade.
And those who owned ships were gentry.
Once the Qing Dynasty implemented a maritime ban, this large-scale collective production would inevitably be destroyed, and small workshops would dominate.
Ming's capital was lame from the beginning and would never last long.
With so many thoughts on his mind, Zhu Yixi had mixed feelings for a while.
However, he finally figured out one thing - the Ming army's pay was a bit low.
In this troubled world, the military is the foundation for survival, and eight hundred dollars a month is no longer enough.
"Money is the basis for ensuring loyalty."
In this society where people's hearts are declining, Zhu Yixi is filled with emotions.
Under the strict feudal ethics, isn't it just money that allows girls to leave home?
By this time, he had lost interest and returned directly to the palace.
He had only left the palace for three hours.
Just halfway through washing, a eunuch came in a hurry and reported:
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has informed us that a group of Korean merchants claim that they are envoys of the King of Korea and have come here to see Your Majesty."
"North Korea?"
Zhu Yixi changed into a bright yellow robe, pulled up her sleeves, and was slightly surprised: "I have only been on the throne for more than twenty days, and the Koreans already know about it?"
He said cautiously: "How about the inspection by the Ministry of Rites? Don't make a joke."
In order to maintain the Ming Dynasty's tribute system and the stability of the East, the imperial court has always implemented a tributary policy of heavy exchanges and weak returns.
For example, the market price of Japanese waist knives is at most three guan each, but the price offered to Japan in the Ming Dynasty was ten guan each.
In addition to giving money according to the price, the Ming Dynasty also gave "returns", usually exquisite silks and porcelain. At the same time, the envoys were entertained with delicious food and drinks during their journey in our country. They did not have to pay a penny for food, drinks and expenses, all of which were provided by the Ming Dynasty.
North Korea contract.
As a result, many maritime merchants saw the profits and pretended to be unknown countries to pay tribute.
It is normal for Zhu Yixi to be suspicious of North Korean envoys.
Firstly, the time to become emperor was too short, and secondly, this group of people were reformed by maritime merchants, so he could not doubt it.
"The Ministry of Rites conducted a long investigation and confirmed that the North Korean envoy was indeed the envoy."
The eunuch said softly.
"Then let's meet!"
Zhu Yixi's expression changed and she said tiredly.
In the Ministry of Etiquette, the young man kept describing the etiquette of the audience, not daring to miss a single detail.
Several men wearing North Korean official robes listened attentively without any boredom.
The official robes of North Korea are almost the same as those of the Ming Dynasty. The biggest change is the official hat. The black gauze official hat gradually separated from the Ming Dynasty, and the gauze hat gradually became taller.
Faced with this situation, several officials from the Ministry of Rites wanted to scold them, but they thought it was a foreign country after all, and it was normal to have some unique characteristics.
As long as you don't wear your hair with your left lapel open, that's fine.
I don’t know how long it took, but the North Korean envoy was so hungry that his chest pressed against his back, and then a eunuch came in a hurry:
"Your Majesty announced to the North Korean envoy."
"The foreign minister obeys the order!"
The leading man was instantly surprised and hurriedly bowed down.
Immediately, several people walked away quickly.
On the road, a few people looked intently, walked quickly but not randomly, and acted in a reasonable and orderly manner, making the eunuchs on the side nod.
After walking around, several people came to the imperial study room, where the emperor waited leisurely and ate cakes.
"Your Majesty, the North Korean envoy is here!"
"come in!"
Putting down the cake, Zhu Yixi wiped her mouth and said calmly.
Immediately, several Koreans in gray and black official robes walked in. Before they could see their faces clearly, they heard three respectful sounds:
"The foreign ministers of North Korea meet with His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
The three of them knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get flat!"
The emperor waved his hand and asked them to get up.
Only then did he finally see the three of them clearly.
The appearance is the same as that of the Han people, and the official robes are also similar.
It is normal for Zhu Yixi to be suspicious of North Korean envoys.
Firstly, the time to become emperor was too short, and secondly, this group of people were reformed by maritime merchants, so he could not doubt it.
"The Ministry of Rites conducted a long investigation and confirmed that the North Korean envoy was indeed the envoy."
The eunuch said softly.
"Then let's meet!"
Zhu Yixi's expression changed and she said tiredly.
In the Ministry of Etiquette, the young man kept describing the etiquette of the audience, not daring to miss a single detail.
Several men wearing North Korean official robes listened attentively without any boredom.
The official robes of North Korea are almost the same as those of the Ming Dynasty. The biggest change is the official hat. The black gauze official hat gradually separated from the Ming Dynasty, and the gauze hat gradually became taller.
Faced with this situation, several officials from the Ministry of Rites wanted to scold them, but they thought it was a foreign country after all, and it was normal to have some unique characteristics.
As long as you don't wear your hair with your left lapel open, that's fine.
I don’t know how long it took, but the North Korean envoy was so hungry that his chest pressed against his back, and then a eunuch came in a hurry:
"Your Majesty announced to the North Korean envoy."
"The foreign minister obeys the order!"
The leading man was instantly surprised and hurriedly bowed down.
Immediately, several people walked away quickly.
On the road, a few people looked intently, walked quickly but not randomly, and acted in a reasonable and orderly manner, making the eunuchs on the side nod.
After walking around, several people came to the imperial study room, where the emperor waited leisurely and ate cakes.
"Your Majesty, the North Korean envoy is here!"
"come in!"
Putting down the cake, Zhu Yixi wiped her mouth and said calmly.
Immediately, several Koreans in gray and black official robes walked in. Before they could see their faces clearly, they heard three respectful sounds:
"The foreign ministers of North Korea meet with His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
The three of them knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get flat!"
The emperor waved his hand and asked them to get up.
Only then did he finally see the three of them clearly.
The appearance is the same as that of the Han people, and the official robes are also similar.