Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up this picture, and his heart was very excited. After all, if these are lands rich in silver mines, then why would the Ming Dynasty have no silver reserves.

He was still a little puzzled by this, so he asked.

"Tao'er, there are silver mines in Guangyuan, Dali and other places. How did you know? Could it be that you have all-powerful abilities?"

Zhu Tao smiled. In fact, what he really wanted to give was the Iwami Silver Mine in the Wa Kingdom. Unfortunately, it would take some time to improve the steam engine, and the time was far from ripe for it.

"There is no one in this world who is truly capable of reaching the heavens and the earth, but my father has not been at home for seven or eight years, and the child has nothing to do, so I travel around and pay more attention. Know a thing or two."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little bit of distress for Zhu Tao. Seven or eight years ago, he was only a child in his teens.

Because my father was doing business abroad, he was homeless, and he also caught up with a wave of refugees.

Even so, he was able to care about the mountains, rivers and products while he was wandering around. This is indeed a person who can do great things. From this, Zhu Yuanzhang became even more certain that Zhu Tao would be able to achieve a great cause.

After returning to the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately called Zhu Di over and handed him the map.

"Hurry up and send competent people to investigate according to the location marked on this map. If you can find out the silver mine, then come back and report as soon as possible."

Zhu Di is a prince who grew up in the military camp, and he has been doing things in a hurry, so he took orders and left.

After returning, Zhu Di immediately found four thousand households, all of whom were very capable people, and told them to take the survey team to live in these places respectively, and they must come back within a month.

The military orders fell like a mountain, although the time was tight and the tasks were heavy, but the tasks must be completed within a set time limit, and within a month, all these people returned to their orders.

Moreover, they were tired from the long distance and had been on the road all the time. Their faces were exhausted, but their tone was very excited.

"Your Highness, we have done all the surveys. The places you told us are very rich in silver reserves. If you want to mine them, let alone inexhaustible, they are enough to mine for more than ten years without any problem. "

After getting this report, Zhu Di quickly came to Zhu Yuanzhang and made a detailed report.

Since it went so smoothly, everything should be solved. Zhu Yuanzhang quickly summoned the six ministers and three chief assistants to explain the corresponding matters.

"My dear friends, we have decided to set up Mining Departments in these silver mines, which will be directly managed by the Department of Commerce and Industry. All matters such as smelting and storage of the mined silver mines will be handled by the Department of Commerce and Industry, and we will point out in accordance with this meaning. The charter will be promulgated immediately."

Several important ministers themselves were worried about the lack of silver reserves and the lack of confidence in the treasure banknotes. After hearing Zhu Di's detailed explanation, everyone was very happy.

Only then did these ministers know that Zhu Tao, the adopted son of the emperor, had solved another big problem for the court.

So Li Shanchang first spoke and said: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, meritorious service must be rewarded. This kind of merit is extraordinary. The veteran thinks that it is not too much to reward a marquis. How about rewarding Zhu Tao as a rich man? Please consider it!"

If it was according to Zhu Yuanzhang's own wishes, let alone a marquis, even a county king would not blink his eyes, but he knew that Zhu Tao was not interested in these things.

So he thought for a while, and then replied: "Our Tao'er has never been concerned about titles and fortunes. If you do this, your cabinet will draw up a decree to make Zhu Tao a rich man. He is small, so he is not officially sealed, and his father, the Duke of Fuguo, will receive a Marquis salary."

After these ministers heard this, they didn't dare to laugh even if they wanted to. Fuguo Gong is actually Zhu Yuanzhang himself, plus a marquis salary, that is to say, he will raise his own salary.

After thinking about it carefully, I am afraid that only such an operation can make Zhu Tao not suspicious, and this is the only way to do it.

At this time, Zhu Tao was wandering around in his experimental field. Recently, these black beans and the previous potatoes, corn, etc. have grown very well. He came to see them from time to time, and he was in a good mood.

After all, he signed a 150 million contract with Brother Sitang. The output of black beans must still keep up, and other crops will be mainly sold to the National Commercial Department next year.

At this time, Old Tang Feima rushed over and said to Zhu Tao: "Young master, the master and the two young masters are here, waiting in the village, let's go back first."

Back in the village, I saw Zhu Yuanzhang sitting in the house with Zhu Biao and Zhu Di. Zhu Tao said with a smile: "Father, two cousins, it's really time for you to come today. I have invented a new Luoyang cabbage. You must try it."

This Luoyang cabbage was a dish that Zhu Tao often ate in restaurants back then, but this dish was not available in Luoyang, only in Handan, and no one could tell what was going on.

After Zhu Tao came here, he experimented several times before he could produce the same taste as before. This time, his father and two elder brothers happened to be here, and he happened to show his skills in front of them.

When the food came, Zhu Yuanzhang said while eating big pieces, "Tao'er, if you have no other skills, you can make a fortune just by being a cook. Since father became the rich country prince, he has also participated in two imperial court banquets." , to be honest, your craftsmanship is much better than that of the imperial dining room in the palace."

Zhu Biao and Zhu Di also echoed, but they were not flattering, they really felt that every time they came to Zhu Tao's place, they could really have a tooth sacrifice, which was better than the imperial meal.

Zhu Tao was not modest, he said with a smile: "Father, two cousins, what does the emperor eat every day, one is to come up at any time, and the other is to have a special person to test the poison, so the warm fire meal is not delicious. , plus cold, it’s even more unpalatable, it’s better than my farm’s small stir-fry.”

After the few people had eaten, Zhu Tao suddenly asked: "Father, have you reported all the silver mines I mentioned last time to the court? Is it true? Because it's been a long time, and I can't remember clearly. gone."

Zhu Yuanzhang told all about the fact that the imperial court sent people to conduct on-the-spot investigations and later set up a mining department.

After listening, Zhu Tao was full of praise: "Emperor Hongwu is indeed the founder of the country. He is magnanimous and efficient. A plan has just been announced, and it can be implemented quickly in just over a month. It is a wise king, yes. Good luck to the people!"

After saying this, not only Zhu Yuanzhang was happy to hear it, but the two princes next to him also showed joy, thinking that brother Tao had unknowingly sent a rainbow fart to his father, and now he has a bright future.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said: "By the way, Tao'er, the court still has rewards. The emperor originally planned to reward you with the title of Marquis of the Rich People, but you are still young, so you didn't seal it. Let me get another share in addition to the duke's salary." The marquis salary, father is in your favor."

Zhu Tao hurriedly said: "Father, why do you say that, I didn't want to be Lord Marquis at first, it would be nice if I could earn you more money, this is a good deal."