At this time, Zheng Sen was holding a writing brush on the side, his eyes were wandering, and his mind was spinning a thousand times.
The wide opening of customs is great news for the Zheng family in the maritime trade business, but it also means the end of the monopoly.
As for Chang, who was always with the king, he knew that the imperial court's Donghai navy was already practicing vigorously and was just waiting for the ships to be ready.
This is an even greater threat to the Zheng family who are engaged in pirates.
When a government controls the sea, it naturally takes the initiative.
On the other side, Huang Zongxi, who was taking notes, kept writing, refining and summarizing, and using more literary talent. For fear of being laughed at by future generations, he did not notice Zheng Sen's appearance.
Zhao Shu finished speaking and then slowly left after looking at the emperor's leisurely expression.
"Your Majesty has never stopped trying to get money!"
Even worse than previous emperors.
Who made Emperor Chongzhen so miserable?
He waved his sleeves, shook his head, sighed in his heart, and then smiled in his heart: How could there be a shortage of silver in the huge vassal fields of Sichuan, Huguang, and Shaanxi?
However, thinking about the deeds of the previous emperors, he felt a lot relieved, as long as he didn't pull it directly from Taicang.
Nowadays, people still pay attention to the appearance of food.
After he left, Zhu Yixi glanced at Zheng Sen, and then said: "Let Zhang Qi come over!"
"yes--"
Tian Ren responded, turned around and gave an order, and a eunuch left quickly, his footsteps light and unhurried.
Soon, Zhang Qi, who was gaining weight more and more, walked in tremblingly. After seeing the emperor dozens of steps away, he lowered his head and followed.
"Caomin Zhang Qi comes to see His Majesty."
Even as the father-in-law in name only, this is the difference between monarch and minister, and no one dares to violate it easily.
Not to mention Zhang Qi, his current status was basically given by the emperor. He can be promoted or taken away with a word, and the emperor's power is mighty.
"Give me a seat!" Zhu Yixi felt a little funny when she saw his clumsy look, and even more understood that he did this on purpose, just to please the emperor.
Zhang Qi is the only father-in-law who can do this.
After the queen gave birth to her eldest son, the emperor's fear of other relatives gradually dissipated.
Because without his instructions, the civil and military officials would keep a close eye on them and would never let these people exercise power or even start a fight.
Because of this, Sun Changzhou became the governor of water transportation, and Zhu Yixi naturally had another appointment for Zhang Qi.
Just as the officials in the imperial court thought, he never stopped thinking about making money to increase internal funds.
Gold flowers and silver are too troublesome. In the final analysis, it is still land tax. Banknote customs is convenient, but how can it compare with the future prospects of customs?
However, internal funds are so important, how can we rely entirely on customs?
As someone who personally launched the large-scale maritime trade, how could Zhu Yixi give up trying to get a piece of the pie at sea?
The emperor also cares about face, so it would be unbecoming to end the ceremony in person, so wearing white gloves would be more appropriate.
Zhang Qi is the candidate he likes.
"It's not convenient for you to enter the palace, so just hold the title of Jinyiwei Qianhu!"
The emperor decided with one word, and Zhang Qi was transformed from a commoner to an official in the blink of an eye. Although he was only a royal guard, he was still an official.
Although there were no lower titles such as baron and viscount in the Ming Dynasty, the Jinyiwei was hereditary for hundreds or thousands of households, which was equivalent to its role.
There is salary but no power, and the Imperial Guards belong to the emperor's private army and can be appointed at will, which is extremely convenient.
However, during Zhang Juzheng's reforms, the nominal Thousand Households were basically deposed to save some salary for the country.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Zhang Qi was extremely happy, this was a big leap for him.
"Not enough, not enough!"
Zhu Yixi shook his head, thinking that the Qing Dynasty's attack on the internal affairs system could be said to be the most effective use of their private ministers.
But it is not good to be too close, as it can easily lead to corruption. Why should we be so polite if we are all members of the same family?
Therefore, it was either Jinyiwei, Dongchang or the twenty-four yamen of the harem.
After much thought, there is no one more suitable than Jin Yiwei.
"According to the order, Nanzhen Fusi under Jinyiwei will establish a new internal demand department to be responsible for the supply of money and food to Jinyiwei."
Zhu Yixi looked at Zhang Qi and said softly: "The person in charge of the Internal Commerce Department is the new Qianhu Zhang Qi."
"Old minister?"
Zhang Qi was startled, trembling all over, and raised his head in disbelief: "Your Majesty, I am old and frail, so I really can't go to Jinyiwei!"
The reputation of the Jinyiwei is too great. If they serve as a commander, it will be very glorious. But if it is only a thousand households, it will do more harm than good to Zhang Qi.
It's not worth giving up a huge family fortune for the official position of a thousand households.
"Don't worry, you, Jin Yiwei, are just doing a good job to better let you in and out of the palace."
The emperor waved his hand and gave him a token to enter the palace. Of course, it was only for the front palace and not the back palace.
Zhang Qi was stunned. This sudden favor really surprised him.
It can even be said to be flattering.
"The main task of the Domestic Supplies Branch is to operate maritime trade and earn money for domestic funds."
After saying this, Zhang Qi understood instantly, and after thinking for a while, he immediately agreed. This was equivalent to giving him a layer of royal skin, and doing business would be extremely convenient.
After explaining it carefully, Zhu Yixi stopped after he understood it correctly: "Okay, as long as you remember that wearing the skin of a royal guard only allows you to do business better, not to make you do evil."
After saying that, he waved his hand and then Zhang Qi withdrew.
On the way back, he was extremely excited. This was an opportunity for the Zhang family to take off, and it was also a good opportunity to make a fortune.
"It's time and destiny. My Zhang family rises according to the wind. It's just the right time."
And here, Tian Ren, who had been listening carefully for a long time, took advantage of the darkness and after the two living men left the palace, he carefully explored:
"Your Majesty, it would be a bit risky to let foreign ministers do business!"
"Huh? I understand what you mean."
Zhu Yixi heard this and said with a faint smile: "I don't want foreign ministers to preside over it, but how many people in the inner court are good at business?"
It is normal for Tian Ren to behave like this. He represents the interests of the eunuchs and is naturally very concerned about the emperor's favor and new appointment.
Especially when a good money-making opportunity is taken away right in front of your eyes, how can you hold it back?
Tian Ren was speechless.
They are very good at fighting for power and profit, but doing business honestly would be difficult for others.
"Sea trade has strong interests, especially since the Zheng family has accumulated so many fleets of merchants. How can it be clearly captured? Only business-to-business is the best way."
Speaking of this, Zhu Yixi couldn't help but smile.
Zheng Sen was appointed as the Chief of Staff, and he knew everything about what he saw and did that day. As a result, he would definitely avoid the emperor's business dealings.
As soon as Zheng, the overlord of the South China Sea, agreed, half of the maritime trade issue was easily solved, and the internal financial resources were stabilized.