First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Lao Zhu's words made Zhang Ximeng heave a sigh of relief and a little gratified. In fact, he didn't care whether Li Shanchang turned the salted fish over, and he didn't care much about how the power structure of the court would change after adding a commercial department... In Zhang Ximeng's view, these real gains and losses were all trivial matters.

What really excites him is that the Ming Dynasty fundamentally incorporated commerce into the management system, and the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Household kept pace.

At the same time, severe charges have been set for smuggling and evasion of taxes. Almost on the same level as treason.

Even if the eight imperial merchants who rely on smuggling for a living emerge in the future, facing this heavy ancestral system, they will still be afraid and dare not easily take a step.

Zhang Ximeng really hopes that the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty, the civil and military court and the opposition, can devote some of their energy to carefully study the industrial and commercial finance and taxation, and the road of agriculture has reached its extreme. To what extent can intensive cultivation be achieved?

Next, we must break through from business and walk on two legs.

The fact that the imperial court could set up the Ministry of Commerce itself explained a lot of problems. People of insight in the world, talents who can do business, will definitely emerge in an endless stream.

Zhang Ximeng did not doubt this.

In fact, many people say that the Chinese people are a farming nation, rejecting business and rejecting the ocean, which may not be fair.

After all, in the southeast coast, Su Song and other places, including Zhejiang, Fujian, and even Huizhou, Yangzhou... There are a considerable number of outstanding businessmen, and there are more warriors who dare to fight the ocean.

They can conquer the sea and they can do business.

Even after a few hundred years, they are the most shrewd and capable businessmen.

The problem that restricts them is that within the framework of this ancient country, there is no chance for businessmen to reach the sky.

From the design of the official system of the imperial court, the channel for businessmen to speak is blocked.

Business development requires rules and needs to be maintained by someone.

In desperation, the merchants could only take shelter of the civil servants, thus forming a pattern in which the scholar-officials and the business gangs were each other's inside and outside. They colluded together, and their power was as huge as the sky, and no one could shake it.

Zhang Juzheng, who is as strong as the regent, how could he only dare to play a whip, and dare not increase the business tax?

It's not that he doesn't dare, but that he really can't play.

If he handed over the business tax to the Ministry of Household, or the local yamen... There is no doubt that these officials and gentlemen who don't understand business at all will definitely be able to mess up the business tax.

If Zhang Juzheng sets up a new yamen to collect business tax... Then there is no doubt that the army on the side of the Qing monarch will act immediately when he makes a proposal.

You are a mere minister, dare to destroy the ancestral official system, and then you will abolish the emperor?

Against a chaotic thief like you, there is no hesitation, you must hit hard!

Some things can only be done by Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhang Ximeng is the one who can persuade Zhu Yuanzhang.

Finally, the shortcomings of the industry and commerce are made up, and the future can be expected.

Zhang Ximeng was in a good mood, sitting in his seat with a smile on his face.

The tune is set, the next trial will be to punish the criminals, and there is nothing to say. Zhu Yuanzhang can do a good job.

But just when Zhang Ximeng was going to watch the fun, Lao Zhu suddenly said, "Prince!"

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then bowed quickly, "Here's my baby."

Old Zhu Yu said earnestly: "What you said earlier is quite insightful, and the father is very pleased. You should be familiar with government affairs now, and be a good prince. The case of Peiping will be handed over to you. The father hopes You uphold the laws of the country, punish people who commit crimes, and give the world a proper explanation!"

Without waiting for Zhu Biao to say anything, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand directly, "Okay, let's all retreat!"

Good guy, Zhu Yuanzhang actually learned to delegate power. Although it was released to Zhu Biao, it was unprecedented.

Could it be that His Majesty is also preparing for the future?

"Anyway, I don't want to be so old anymore." Li Zhen was very straightforward. As Zhu Yuanzhang's old brother-in-law, he didn't think he could outlive Zhu Yuanzhang.

After all, Li Jinglong followed Zhu Di, and in terms of age alone, Li Zhen and Zhu Yuanzhang are almost two generations.

"I don't want to do anything. After a few more years of busy work, I can double the royal property, and then I can rest assured to retire." Li Zhen said: "Zhang Xiang, this time I have put my old face and my life on the line. You can find a way to take care of Gu Wenzhong and their father and son, the generations of my Li family will be entrusted to you."

Zhang Ximeng also smiled, "I said, old man, now I just want to study behind closed doors, and I don't even care about the affairs of the family. If you want to entrust, you should find Li Xianggong!"

"Li Shanchang? He may not survive me!" Li Zhen squinted at Zhang Ximeng and said with a chuckle, "You don't understand when you are an old man? This big tomorrow is a gambling game... Your Majesty is the owner of the casino. , you Zhang Xianggong is the shopkeeper who designs the gameplay, and the other ministers, including Li Shanchang, are sitting on the table in front of them and playing, and besides them, there are a lot of people who can't be on the table."

Li Zhen sighed: "Li Shanchang and the others, there are winners and losers, but you, Zhang Xianggong, will never lose, the old man is right?"

Zhang Ximeng raised his brows and said in a low voice, "Old man, how much do you charge to make you forget this?"

Li Zhen laughed stunned, "Let that grandson of mine bow to Zhang Xiang's door!"

"Li Jinglong?" Zhang Ximeng immediately shook his head, "Change to other conditions!"

Li Zhen shook her head flatly and sighed: "Zhang Xiang, you can think about it slowly, the old man is strict, as long as he doesn't get drunk, he won't talk nonsense. As for the conditions, I'm afraid it can't be changed. After all, I'm only worried about that grandson.

Dear, this chapter is not over, there is another page ^0^, there is nothing to be afraid of. "

After finishing speaking, Li Zhen left in a dashing manner, looking at his back, Zhang Ximeng couldn't help sighing, you are really vicious, you can see it accurately!

Separating from Li Zhen, Zhang Ximeng was about to go to the province, but after he walked a few steps, Li Shanchang actually followed.

Old Li smiled, "Zhang Xiang, let's discuss something."

Zhang Ximeng smiled helplessly, "Brother Li, now the courtiers are secretly discussing in private, don't they have to back people?"

Li Shanchang said with a smile: "This time we have joined forces, as everyone knows, if you hide from others, you will appear guilty, so it's better to stay together and have a good discussion."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "I also said that, let's go to Zhongshu Province!"

Li Shanchang hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.

The two of them arrived at Zhongshu. After they were seated, they quickly went straight to the point. The matter to be discussed was also very simple. It was the minister of the Ministry of Commerce, who should I choose! …

From the perspective of qualifications and ability, the most suitable person is Jiang Nan. She is of sufficient grade, and has experience in the branch bureau, has managed military supplies, and assisted in the development of the Central Plains. It can be said that the experience is rich, as it should be.

But the problem was her identity.

"Zhang Xiang, you see, this proposal was made by the two of us. If we choose Mrs. Zun, I'm afraid there will be some discussion... Of course, I don't mean to **** the Ministry of Commerce. You can push another person, no matter who it is. , I fully support it.”

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "Brother Li, in fact, you don't need to be embarrassed. As I said before, all important positions must be pushed by the big guys, and then the suitable candidates will be sent to His Majesty as much as possible. I am honored to be chosen!"

Li Shanchang was startled, he never expected that Zhang Ximeng would say so! Lao Li's suggestion to discuss this matter is indeed to give Zhang Ximeng a face. All fools know that even if they don't avoid suspicion, they can't choose Jiang Nan!

What Lao Li meant was to leave the position of the Ministry of Commerce to Zhang Ximeng's people and continue the alliance between the two... After all, the power of joining forces from left to right is too great.

What happened in the courtroom today has already explained the problem.

As long as the two of them are willing to cooperate, Zhu Yuanzhang has nothing to do.

But the problem is that Zhang Ximeng is not on the road... Jiang Nan is really going to take over the Ministry of Commerce, and the people from Zhongshu Province will definitely be afraid.

Zhang Xianggong will also be inconvenient. You can't let your wife work in front of you. You retire at home and have nothing to do, right?

Old Li really didn't guess that Zhang Ximeng did have this idea.

He has already done too many things for himself, revising histories, writing books, the next big letter, promoting business legislation, and cultivating talents...

Almost all of these things are related to the country, and they are no easier than the government affairs of the DPRK and China.

Zhang Ximeng really needs to take a breath.

Correspondingly, the alliance between Zhang and Li has not lasted for a long time, but unfortunately ended.

Li Shanchang touched his nose and was speechless.

The surname is Zhang, you are too unprofessional!

Above the court, there is never a secret.

Li Shanchang invited Zhang Xianggong kindly, but they said goodbye in a hurry after talking for a long time. Although they did not know the specific content, they were only candidates for the Minister of Commerce.

It can only be said that Zhang Xianggong is too disrespectful.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was having dinner, he heard Zhu Biao say that Lao Zhu had already finished his meal, but he even ordered, "One more bowl!"

Queen Ma glared at him, "At night, eat so much, don't be afraid to save food!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, "You don't understand! After the news, we have a great appetite and a happy mood!"

Empress Ma was helpless, so she could only watch Lao Zhu's three mouthfuls kill a large bowl of rice, and then Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Biao, "Do you have any ideas? How do you want to break this case?"

Zhu Biao was stunned, UU reading www.uukanshu. com immediately said: "If I go back to the father and emperor, I'm afraid that the killing will be launched."

Lao Zhu was stunned, "It's rare, you have the intention to kill! But the case is too much?"

Zhu Biao nodded, "Father, this case involves the three divisions in Peiping, and Zhao Yong, the commander of them all, actually took possession of slaves privately, with dozens of people!"

"What?" Zhu Yuanzhang was furious. If he said smuggling military rations, it would endanger Daming's safety, and privately occupying slaves would shake the foundation of Daming's founding!

After all, since Zhang Ximeng put forward the principle of the people, the so-called under the emperor, everyone agrees, it has become the common sense of the Ming Dynasty... Under this rule, all the brothels are closed and the slaves are released.

As a result, there was a military general who privately raised slaves and servants. What was he going to do?

Do you want to rebel?

Zhu Biao took a deep breath, "Royal father, the child is unwilling to kill, but there are always people who regard the laws of the country as nothing!" After a pause, Zhu Biao asked softly: "Royal father, you, are you also confused? "

Dear, this chapter is over, I wish you a happy reading! ^0^