Zhang Yanling smiled, and Zhu Houzhao asked it himself without having to mention it.
"Your Majesty, I can only say that if our Ming Dynasty wants to become rich and powerful, we must do two things. One is to return the land to the people so that they can have land to farm. The other is to open up trade routes and create financial resources. I
I remember telling the emperor these words. This matter is not feasible or not.
It is a problem that must be done, otherwise the people will not be rich and the country will be uneasy. If the court does not have finance and taxation, it will be difficult to carry out all affairs. From the big things like soldiers and horses without pay, to the small things like the emperor having to think twice about building a horse farm.
Now it's time for the Emperor to make up his mind."
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "But I'm worried, what should I do if something goes wrong again?"
Zhang Yanling said: "Has your Majesty forgotten the lofty ideals he had when he ascended the throne a few years ago? The Emperor is determined to be an emperor for eternity, to revive the Ming Dynasty, and to create a career. Only a few years have passed, and the Emperor is afraid of wolves.
Are you afraid of tigers? I can only say that there are some things that the emperor must do. If you don't do it, there will be no hope of success. It will only gradually decline and linger. Instead of doing this, why not make up your mind and give it a try?"
Zhu Houzhao was silent.
Zhang Yanling said: "I know that the emperor is being cautious now, so I am willing to take on this heavy burden. I will talk to the Honorable Family and let them hand over most of the land to the people. If I can succeed, I will have the Honorable Family
Take the lead and a large amount of land will be returned to the hands of the people."
Zhu Houzhao said in shock: "Are you really going to do this? How could they do this? If you ask them to hand over their property, won't they hate you to the bone?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "That's my business, I have my own way. Whether it succeeds or not is another matter, I will do it. In addition, what the emperor has to do is to issue a decree to impose a maritime ban, establish a municipal shipping department, and establish the Ming Dynasty
The naval army, I will build warships, go to the country, open sea routes, and escort a large number of sea trade ships. In this way, once the sea routes are unblocked, there will be
A large number of merchants participated in maritime trade. The unique porcelain, silk and other items produced in the Ming Dynasty will be continuously sold to the foreign countries. The wealth of goods from the foreign countries will also roll in. It will not only promote the development of the silkworm handicraft burning industry in the Ming Dynasty, but also absorb
A large number of idle people have something to do and money to make. At the same time, a lot of finances and taxes can be generated from trade."
Zhang Yanling had said this to Zhu Houzhao back then. Listening to it again now, times have changed, and the feelings are different. Zhu Houzhao's expression became solemn.
"In this case, how much tax do you estimate can be collected in a year?" Zhu Houzhao asked.
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "The increased wealth cannot be calculated. In terms of the increase in revenue of the imperial court alone, once the scale of maritime trade is established, there is no problem that the imperial court will increase its income by several million taels of silver every year. The specific amount is indeed difficult to estimate. But this is not the point.
The key point is that the people have something to do, a large number of idle wastelands can be planted with silkworms, and a large number of textile, dyeing, weaving and burning workshops can become popular.
Fire, the creation of a large amount of commercial trade, has led to the great development of shipbuilding, shipping, carriages, hotels, and other industries. The wealth generated will be immeasurable. There are real money and silver flowing into people's pockets, and there are also invisible and intangible benefits.
The people live and work in peace and contentment, the society is stable, and the people are prosperous and the country is safe. Isn't this the result that the imperial court pursues?"
Zhu Houzhao stood up and his eyes began to shine.
"When the people are rich, the court will naturally be rich. Taxes on boats, carriages, horses, handicraft workshops, and trade taxes can all be collected. Even if they are less, the sum will add up to a huge amount. As the saying goes, it is a huge sum.
Activate your whole body, work in one place, and work everywhere. In less than three years, the imperial court's financial and tax deficit will be eliminated. After that, the imperial court will have no shortage of money every year. What will it be like? What is it if it is not a prosperous age? "
Zhang Yanling's explanation was brief, but Zhu Houzhao was a smart man. It was not that he didn't understand many things, but that he was too lazy to think about them or had no intention to do them. Listening to Zhang Yanling's outline, Zhu Houzhao seemed to see the bright future.
"Uncle, I'm looking forward to this very much. When you say this, I seem to see a vibrant Ming Dynasty. But, can this thing really be done? You want to go to sea and open shipping routes, but the Folanji people
Isn't it rampant overseas? Can this sea trade road be opened?" Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Yanling expectantly and said.
"Whoever blocks the road, defeat them. Maritime trade routes must be opened. In the Malacca Strait controlled by the Francois, I will lead the army to defeat them and make them surrender. Since we want to expand outward, a contest is inevitable, because everyone
Staring at the big fat man outside, we naturally want to get a share of the pie. As long as the emperor is determined, I will lead my Ming navy to go to sea and clear all obstacles." Zhang Yanling said firmly.
"But where did Ming Dynasty get its warships? How much money does it cost to build warships? How much money does it cost to train and rebuild the navy? Can the imperial court afford it? Yang Ting and the others will definitely not agree.
Although I have great confidence in my uncle, these are all practical issues." Zhu Houzhao frowned.
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, I don't need a penny from the court. I only need the court to issue decrees, impose maritime bans, and provide policies to vigorously develop commerce and trade. Of course, if I want to do these things, I must be honest. When the Shipping Department is established, I must come.
Take the lead and formulate tax payment rules. Water out of the sea
The establishment of the army must be led by me. Since I want to do this, I don't want anyone to hinder me. As for the money, warships, training of soldiers, and whether I can defeat the Folangji people, these things are all on me. If
If I fail to do it, the court will suffer no loss, and I will also take the punishment myself."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Yanling blankly and said: "Uncle, it seems that you have been planning for a long time and it is inevitable."
Zhang Yanling said: "Yes, we have to do it, for the sake of the emperor and for the Ming Dynasty, we must do this. The Ming Dynasty must be revived, and the people must live and work in peace and contentment. We, the people, cannot sit back and remain indifferent. We cannot watch the situation worsen day by day. As long as
Your Majesty
Determined to do something, I will fight for the emperor and charge forward. Personally speaking, others say that I, the Protector, am in the favor of the emperor's relatives and favored by the emperor. I also want to prove it to them.
, I, the Protector of the Country, is pure gold, not mixed with water."
Zhu Houzhao took a few breaths and said slowly: "Uncle, since you have such ambitions, how can I not support you in doing a great undertaking. But to be clear, you raised your own money to build sea ships and train the navy.
We also need to borrow money. Will we also give you a percentage of the profits from shipping in the future? I don’t mean to say that it shouldn’t be the case, but rather, isn’t doing this a way to compete with the imperial court for profit? Isn’t it going to be criticized?”
Zhang Yanling shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will not take any of the profits from the ship trade. Naturally, I will borrow a lot of money, and I will naturally earn back the money. I will not hide it from the Emperor. I will set up a maritime trading company.
Participate in trade. Gaining profits from trade does not involve the court's finances and taxes. The taxes you have to pay during the trade process are quite a lot. Isn't this excessive?"
Zhu Houzhao burst out laughing and said, "This is a good way. Who can say anything about making money in business? At most, you get the moon first when you are close to the building. But you built this building, what can others say?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "I am doing this not only to gain benefits, but also to enhance the confidence of the people in the world. If no one takes the lead to gain benefits, how can the people be jealous? Someone has to lead them to do this. Otherwise, people in the world will always be cautious. Once
If you get a profit, you will flock to it like a duck."
Zhu Houzhao laughed and said: "That's the truth."
Zhang Yanling said: "There is another way to gain profit. I can also make it clear to the emperor. That is the large amount of manpower and land from overseas countries. Our Ming Dynasty can no longer be like the three treasure eunuchs in the past. Wherever the treasure ship goes, there will be no autumn.
Instead of committing crimes, we will grant favors. When we go to sea, we not only want to trade, but also plunder. I said bluntly, I only consider the people of the Ming Dynasty, and do not
I want to love all directions. Therefore, my Ming Dynasty will occupy and seize the land and manpower there. This world is not fair. Just as once my Ming Dynasty falls, the surrounding barbarian tribes and overseas countries will come.
Divide ours. Therefore, I will say this to the emperor clearly, lest someone in the future use the shackles of moral hypocrisy to bind me, I will not accept this trick."
Zhu Houzhao was originally a maverick and rebellious person. Others would be shocked when they heard what Zhang Yanling said, thinking that Zhang Yanling's words were inhumane and contrary to the teachings of world harmony. But Zhu Houzhao was not surprised. Zhang Yanling was acting in disguise.
It was an act of opening up territory for the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, logically speaking, the people under the rule are the people. The people outside the rule do not need mercy, and Zhu Houzhao did not find it unreasonable.
"Of course, the imperial court can benefit from overseas profits. After all, it is the power of the imperial court. When the time comes, I will hand over the profits in accordance with the rules. But this part requires blood and death, and the imperial court cannot take too much. I think, three
Seventy percent is already the highest limit." Zhang Yanling said.
Zhu Houzhao had nothing to say. Although this was just a vision, it was obvious that Zhang Yanling had thought about it very clearly. He was also ready. As he said, if this thing can be accomplished, it will be a shock to the ancient and modern times.
A major event. Ming Dynasty will also benefit greatly from this, and the era of ZTE is by no means a delusion.
"Okay, uncle, I agree to you. You go ahead and do it, and I will fully support you. I will soon issue an order to lift the maritime ban, set up a shipping department, and encourage maritime trade. You have to handle the specific matters yourself.
I don't think the civil and military officials will have much objection to this matter. It's all up to you." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.
"It may take five years at most and three years at least. I am determined to let the emperor see a different Ming Dynasty. By then, it will be a prosperous and prosperous country." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
"Okay, I'll wait." Zhu Hou looked at Zhang Yanling, and the emperor, minister, uncle and nephew looked at each other and laughed.