At this moment, I have awakened the eternal heroic spirit of China

Ning An then asked: "Your Majesty, why are these dishes worthless? Can those who make dishes make huge profits?"

If it weren't for knowing Ning An's identity and his questions must have deep meaning, according to Zhu Yuanzhang's temper, he would have to be dragged out to feed the dogs.He is a quick-tempered person, when will it be someone else's turn to play puzzles with him all the time?
If it was changed to be above the court, he would just kick it up, you can't say it, let alone pull it out and chop it up, just sell it with a hammer.

Zhu Yuanzhang hated those ostentatious literati the most, and he could display his talents as much as he could. Showing off is not about selling for a price, and he will definitely not be a good official.

"Because ordinary people have it, how can it be worth money? Naturally, it is not considered a huge profit. Beggars can get it. It can be seen that the price is low, so how can they make a huge profit?" Zhu Yuanzhang held back his temper and answered one question after another.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang really didn't seem to have much patience, so Ning An stopped playing around in circles.

"Then Your Majesty, the number of Fusang buyers of porcelain is limited. If everyone in Ming Dynasty pours in, then the export of porcelain and silk will inevitably double, dozens of times? Hundreds of times, maybe even more. If Fusang floods everywhere There are only so many of these things that can be purchased, will they still buy them? How much can they buy?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard these words, not only him, but all the emperors present were deep in thought.

This seems to make some sense.In an instant, Zhu Yuanzhang thought of the Daming banknotes he issued, and he seemed to understand why his Daming banknotes were worthless.

When this thing is flooded, it will naturally be seen everywhere, and no one is willing to replace it.

"Then Your Majesty, at this time, there are fewer people cultivating the land, so the food produced will be less? Some people can't buy food even if they have money. If there is less food and more people, the price of food will soar, right? "

The emperors present all nodded subconsciously. In fact, these superficial truths can be understood after careful thought, but due to their contempt for businessmen, everyone did not think about it carefully.

Businessmen are also despised, humble positions. In ancient times, every family had their own business experience, and the business experience was passed on by word of mouth.

If there are seedlings who study, they will be sent to the study test immediately. The status of the class level makes them look up to and yearn for that position.

Therefore, for so many years, some businessmen may have thought of these principles, but due to their low status, they could not be heard by Datian. Even if they said it, no one would pay attention to it.

This kind of truth seems to be understood by elementary school students now, but at that time it was indeed a valuable knowledge of spiritual wealth.

Ning An looked around, and then said: "Those who went into business before found out that they couldn't make money in business, but the price of food has soared dozens of times, so will everyone come back desperately to plant Land, in order to seek huge profits?"

These words made everyone present stupefied, and then Zhu Yuanzhang showed a wry smile. Emperor Hongzhi was expressionless from the beginning to the end. After all, he had experienced it and understood everything.

"That's right, that's right, we didn't even think about understanding such a superficial truth. Therefore, even if the wave of business is surging, everyone will return to food in the end." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, showing a helpless look, Then, as if thinking of something, he asked.

"But if food is no longer profitable, will they flood into other industries?" This worry is not groundless. He is afraid that once human nature has experienced sudden wealth in business, it will no longer be stable.

Ning An shook his head: "No, there is an invisible hand in the market, which will slowly adjust. Food is a necessity, and it is something that everyone must eat. It is an indispensable thing, so food will definitely stop at a reasonable price. In terms of price, there is still no shortage of supply. The imperial court can make adjustments, such as purchasing grain from the people, or storing part of the mortgage tax in granaries to avoid droughts and floods, and even wars can be used at any time.”

"The invisible hand? Could it be a god?" Zhu Yuanzhang still had some difficulty understanding this description.

"You can understand it as human nature, the market will always adjust itself to find the optimal solution."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, hammered his thigh, and smiled bitterly: "We are old and our brains are not flexible, so it is difficult to understand. But I can probably understand what Mr. said, and it seems that it is not a bad thing to open the sea ban now. Then , what are the benefits?"

As expected of a stubborn old man, Zhu Yuanzhang's character was developed only when his family was poor when he was a child, which made him care about everything.

Fortunately, Ning An was well prepared and said calmly: "Forming trade relations with overseas countries can not only promote the prestige of our Ming Dynasty, but more importantly, the people can obtain a lot of wealth, and the government can also intervene in it to gain High tax returns. If the customs are opened, taxes are collected from the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty, and customs duties are collected from overseas merchants, then the court can at least have a surplus of tax for half a year."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up instantly.The tax money for half a year in the world is by no means a small number. Just opening a customs gate can there be so much income?Some of the other emperors still showed doubts, but Zhu Yuanzhang believed it.

He believed that Ning An had no reason to lie to himself. He said that it must be done in later generations, which means that this matter is really feasible.

"And, more importantly, you can buy high-quality goods from abroad. Porcelain and silk are all appreciation items, and you won't lose money if you sell them. But you can make a lot of money by buying some technology and seeds. What's more, After those rich people trade overseas, they can also promote their consumption, that is, spend the money in their hands in Daming. The money earned by risking their lives must be built and added. Artisans, carpenters, and small shops can all get it Benefits. As far as the world is concerned, the benefits are countless."

Hearing this, a green light appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, like a hungry wolf.

After hearing Ning An's analysis, he realized how stupid he was in the past. It turns out that the sea ban has so many benefits.

At this time Zhu Di coughed twice, wanting to draw his father's attention to him, but he had lifted the sea ban.

However, it was fine if he didn't cough, but when he coughed, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped him directly.

Zhu Di was directly beaten, and the rest of the emperors covered their faces in an instant, feeling as if they were being slapped in pain. This old ancestor is still so irritable, and he can't be provoked, can't be provoked.

"Father, why are you beating me? I have lifted the sea ban and done good deeds, yet you still beating me?!"

Zhu Di was full of dissatisfaction, and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with an aggrieved face. The big man was about to cry, and the scene was very warm.

"What are you talking about beating you? You bastard, you know that there are so many benefits to opening the sea ban, why don't you tell us? Damn, we see that you have long been disobedient and just waiting for you Lao Tzu is dead, so you have to flex your muscles, right? Well, fourth child, you dare to expect us to die, we must beat you to death today, you unfilial son."