Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 606 Problem Solving
In the Ming Dynasty, the issue of banknotes was very sensitive.

Because there is a precedent for Daming Treasure Banknotes.In the beginning, Daming banknotes with consistent paper value could be exchanged for consistent commodities.However, Zhu Yuanzhang was born as a farmer. He didn’t understand this, so he issued Daming banknotes when he had no money, and printed Daming banknotes when he had no money. In the end, with his honor as the founding emperor, he still couldn’t stop the rapid depreciation of Daming banknotes!
This matter cannot be solved by administrative orders.

The benefits of using banknotes are obvious to all.Many emperors after Zhu Yuanzhang, as well as their capable ministers, thought about saving the Ming Dynasty.However, those who do not understand the economy finally gave up helplessly.By the middle and late stages of the Ming Dynasty, the treasured banknotes of the Ming Dynasty were basically obsolete.

There was such a thing in the Ming Dynasty, and the people of the Ming Dynasty were naturally very vigilant about banknotes.

Fortunately, Emperor Chongzhen used a roundabout route, and it was just a silver ticket at first.This banknote is acceptable to the common people at present.When they spontaneously use bank notes as currency to buy and sell things, they already have the function of banknotes.

After so many years of reputation cultivation, at least the silver note issued by the imperial court has been recognized by the people of Ming Dynasty.

But now that Emperor Chongzhen's decree came out, it still caused a great shock.All of a sudden, everyone in the streets and alleys was talking about this matter.

"Old Wang, I'm going to exchange the bank notes back, the money is more secure!"

"Why, money is so inconvenient! In the past, others could buy things from you with a tael of silver, and you were happy, but you were still worried that the money would become worthless?"

"You don't know, my ancestors were cheated by Daming treasures, otherwise, I would be a rich son if I still use it to do business everywhere!"

"That's true. I don't know how many people have been deceived by Daming's treasure. But it's different now. Don't you still trust the emperor?"

"Ah, that's not what I meant. The emperor is wise and mighty, and he loves the people like a son. How can I not believe it, but...but..."

"Don't be fooled, look, the emperor said in the imperial decree that the overprinted banknotes must be printed, otherwise, the banknotes will become too valuable, and it will be deflation, which will harm many people. ! Besides, the overprinted banknotes are mortgaged by the treasury revenue in the coming year, so are you afraid that the emperor will renege on his debts?"

"No, no, how could the emperor renege on his debt. No... that's not what it means, the emperor will definitely not renege on his debt!"

"If that's the case, why are you going to change the silver? Otherwise, don't go to the bank to change it. I have it here. I'm worried about the queue at the bank to change the silver ticket. We can change it!"

"Haha, Lao Wang, we'll talk about it later, we'll talk about it later, I'll go home first and discuss it with my wife."

"..."

Conversations like this happen in the streets and alleys of the capital, among men, women and children.

If Emperor Chongzhen had issued such a decree before crossing, no one would have believed it!

Even after Emperor Chongzhen traveled through time, such as the 12th or 13th year of Chongzhen, Emperor Chongzhen had already achieved some war victories, which increased his prestige.But it's still not enough to have such a conversation.

The current Emperor Chongzhen has recovered the entire Liaodong and wiped out the Jianlu who had plagued the Ming Dynasty for many years.Not to mention domestic thieves, but also the prevention and relief of floods in the south and drought in the north, and the administration dedicated to the people, all of which have deeply changed the people's view of the emperor.

In addition, the imperial court is getting richer every year, and the people are not worried that the imperial treasury will not be able to send out money.Before the imperial decree came out, it happened to be the matter of repaying the grain, which added a lot to the reputation of Emperor Chongzhen.

Under such circumstances, even if there were people who were worried about the Chongzhen emperor's base, that is, the capital, and wanted to exchange silver notes for silver, they would be told to change their minds.

Therefore, in the three days after the decree came out, on the first day, some people exchanged silver bills for silver; however, on the second day, more people exchanged silver for silver bills.

On the third day, the situation became clear. The matter of the banknotes was what it was before, and it is still the same now. It was not affected at all by what the emperor said, that an extra one million taels of banknotes would be printed.

Starting from this day, the streets and alleys of the capital have already started to change the topic, they are all chatting, why does the emperor know so much, even the impact of high money and cheap money on people's livelihood is clearly and logically, I really don't know how the emperor thought of it.In the end, it can only be attributed to the sageness of heaven, the kind that others can't compare!
In places other than the capital, there is a rule that the farther you are from the capital, the greater the impact of Emperor Chongzhen's edict.Especially in the southwestern generation of the Ming Dynasty, where the emperor's methods were not seen much, the influence was even greater.For example, in Guizhou, Yunnan and other provinces, banks have even run out of money.In desperation, they can only exchange from neighboring provinces, or use taxes as collateral, and wait until the silver arrives.

Emperor Chongzhen had anticipated such a situation, it doesn't matter, time will prove that those people were worrying in vain.

Of course, at this time, Emperor Chongzhen did not know the situation in the distance.

After the imperial decree on banknotes was promulgated, Emperor Chongzhen began to consider the issue of medical treatment for the people again.It just happened that Wang Chengen, the governor of Dongchang, sent over the memorial of Dongchang's supervision of the people. If there was a happy event, he would naturally explain it to please the emperor.

I saw Wang Chengen presenting the memorial with both hands, and then praised with a smile: "Inspired by His Majesty, many physicians in the capital are doing that now!"

Emperor Chongzhen was a little puzzled when he heard this. He took the memorial and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Doing more good deeds is the way to maintain one's life!" Wang Chengen's face was full of smiles, and he even shook his head when he said this, "Most of the medical centers in the capital now have half-day free consultations, and they don't accept consultations from ordinary people. Jin, they have accumulated blessings for themselves!"

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was naturally happy, with a smile on his face.I unfolded the memorial and read it quickly.Sure enough, this situation is recorded in some detail.

Seeing this, Emperor Chongzhen's heart suddenly moved, and he immediately had an idea about how to set up a public hospital.

After he came up with an idea, he summoned the supervisor of ceremonies, the cabinet, and the Minister of the Household Department to discuss this matter together.

"What? Your Majesty means to set up Anjifang?" Xue Guoguan, the chief assistant, confirmed with a little surprise.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen shook his head and said, "It's not Anjifang, but a comprehensive clinic that treats the people at a cost that the people can accept, so that ordinary people won't be delayed because they can't afford the medical expenses!"

The so-called Anjifang is actually a rescue center specially set up to control the epidemic, and it is also an isolation point.This has existed in China as early as the Han Dynasty.The periods of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty were clearly recorded in the "Han Shu".

Subsequent dynasties also had similar institutions, but they all controlled infectious diseases, that is, epidemic diseases.As for Emperor Chongzhen, this one is actually fundamentally different from the previous ones.

I just listened to Emperor Chongzhen explaining to these courtiers: "You must have heard of a medical treatment that I encountered during a private visit in Weifu before. It is this incident that makes me feel that I must do something for my people. It just so happens that every medical center in the capital now offers half-day free consultations. Therefore, I thought about setting up the Daming National General Hospital."

Seeing that they were listening carefully, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "This Daming National General Hospital is staffed by imperial doctors from the Imperial Hospital, and doctors from various medical centers in the capital who have passed the examination of imperial doctors can be admitted to the Daming National General Hospital. The general hospital sits for half a day. Their consultation fees are paid by the treasury, and the common people don’t have to pay, or pay very little. And the medicines used are also given to the patients at the cost price. In this way, among my people, those who don’t Those who are rich will have a place where they can afford medical treatment! Zhuqing, what do you think?"

"This..." Hubu Shangshu obviously hesitated after hearing this.

When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he smiled and said to him: "Of course, I can also pay for this, and then this will be renamed the Ming Dynasty Royal General Hospital. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the Minister of the Household Department immediately said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, it is better to call the Daming National General Hospital!"

The establishment of this kind of hospital is a real act of benefiting the people, and it can be boasted in the future.If word got out that he was the secretary of the household department and was reluctant to part with the money, then his reputation would definitely be rotten.

Seeing his reaction, Emperor Chongzhen laughed, and everyone else in the hall also laughed, even himself.Obviously, the atmosphere in the Wenhua Palace is still acceptable. After all, the treasury has money, so it has confidence.Otherwise, all the ministries will be arguing about the budget for the coming year, and where will the money come from to set up the Daming National General Hospital.

After the relaxed atmosphere, the first assistant Xue Guoguan still came out and pointed out some problems.

For example, this hospital is intended for those who have little money to see a doctor.But there is an imperial physician in charge, and other physicians are also recognized by the imperial physician, so the wealthy people in the capital also crowd here to see a doctor?Also, if the common people come here to see a doctor, what will happen to those medical clinics in the capital?Those medical centers will definitely be affected!

These things, Emperor Chongzhen admitted, must have had an impact, and the problems Xue Guoguan raised could not be solved even in later generations.For example, public hospitals are overcrowded.

However, it still depends on whether most of the people benefit from doing this.If yes, it's worth doing it.If it can achieve the purpose set up in the first place, it is worth doing.

The purpose of collecting taxes by the imperial court is not for the enjoyment of the emperor and generals, but to take from the people and use them for the people.Seeing a doctor is a big deal, and of course it is used for the people.

At the insistence of Emperor Chongzhen, after a day of discussion, the imperial edict to establish the Ming Dynasty National General Hospital was announced to the world.

　I want to go to the deck tonight. I don't know what time I will go home. Therefore, there will be no updates tonight.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)