Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Seeing that his father was so concerned about this matter, Zhu Tao stopped joking, he said.

"In less than three months, I can build six more such ships equipped with the same weapons. However, the cost of each ship may exceed 3000 taels of silver."

In the 14th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, when the country was resuming production and restoring the people and strengthening the army, 3000 taels of silver were enough to cover the expenses of all the officials in a magistrate's yamen for more than two years.

Using it to build a ship, I am afraid that the cost is really high. Zhu Yuanzhang scratched his head a little. He is an emperor who came from a poor background, and he knows how valuable money is.

At the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang's parents all starved to death, and there were two older brothers and one older sister in his family, who also starved to death.

Before Zhu Yuanzhang went to Huangjue Temple to become a monk, there was only one bowl of porridge left at home, and there were only thirteen grains of rice in the porridge. He ate these thirteen grains of rice, so he survived.

Therefore, he knows the importance of food too well, and now one tael of silver can buy more than 400 catties of rice, so it can be seen how much 3000 taels of silver is.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Tao and said suddenly.

"3000 taels of silver is really too expensive, can it be cheaper."

Zhu Tao didn't pay attention to Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning at all, but said to him.

"Father, Emperor Hongwu's money is not yours. The money your son and I earn will be used for your retirement. Why do you feel sorry for the treasury? Besides, the 3000 taels of silver are my cost and not mine. The selling price, I sold it to the imperial court for 5000 taels."

The cost is 3000 taels and you dare to sell it for 5000 taels. Isn't this kid an absolute profiteer?Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table and said loudly.

"How can you earn money from the imperial court like this? No matter how rich the imperial court is, the money is not blown by strong winds, it is all taxes paid by the people. I think you will directly make a contribution this time. Just sell it to the imperial court."

Zhu Tao glanced aggrievedly, his father was really too royalist, he worked hard for a while, and it was all for nothing.

However, he had to listen to what his father said, so Zhu Tao had no choice but to agree.

"Of course I listen to what you said, but at least give me some working hours and manual fees, otherwise I won't be a free labor force for the court."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared again, looked at Zhu Tao and said.

"Don't think that we don't know. Over there in Huaxiang Village, the State Commerce Department once sent a craftsman team. There are about 100 people, all of whom are skilled craftsmen. Here, isn't it?"

Zhu Tao was even more depressed. It turned out that his father's mind was so delicate. With this intelligence ability, it would be a bit inferior not to be a commander in Jinyiwei.

"Okay, don't talk about it, I'll just listen to you, even if I make some contributions to Daming, anyway, Guoshangsi has done so many big deals with me, and I have earned a lot from others. With the money, let’s say that Ming Dynasty is rich and powerful, with a strong army, and I won’t be bullied by barbarians and grassroots bandits, and I can do business well, and be my playboy.”

Having said that, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said.

"If you think so, then he is our good son. Honestly speaking, I am a royalist, so I have to train you to be a royalist, so that the emperor and Ming Dynasty can be saved, and the world will last forever. , Only then can you live a good life."

From the perspective of this logic, there is nothing wrong with this statement, and Zhu Tao has no way to refute it.

After Zhu Yuanzhang left, Zhu Tao was chewing popcorn by himself, thoughtful, Old Tang came over and asked.

"Young master, you are still angry with the old man. The old man is now the Duke of Fu, so of course he has to think about the imperial court. This is also our blessing."

Zhu Tao smiled, and answered Old Tang.

"Old Tang, you're wrong. I didn't get angry with my father. I think what he said is quite right. We can't make money for some things. After all, building warships is for the stability of the Ming Dynasty. Live your life, what my father said is not wrong."

Only then did Old Tang breathe a sigh of relief, and Zhu Tao asked Old Tang while chewing popcorn.

"If the east is not bright, the west is bright. We can't make money here. We have to think about how to make money in other places. After all, if we want to eat, drink and have fun, we have to rely on money to support everything."

Old Tang nodded. He naturally agreed with Zhu Tao's words.

This young master, besides researching food and drinking, is inventing things every day. If there is no money to support him, Zhujiazhuang may have closed down long ago.

So, he immediately reported to Zhu Tao.

"Master, according to your instructions, I have already visited all the surrounding villages in the suburbs of Beijing, and discussed with their Baozheng (village head) about the installation of biogas digesters and the use of biogas lamps. I have demonstrated our method to them They are all very willing to install biogas lamps, and the deposit has already been handed in."

After finishing speaking, Old Tang took out a bank note from his pocket, the face value turned out to be 5 taels.

"This is all the deposit fee. I have already exchanged it for a full ticket at the bank outside, and I have collected all the villages and maps. When the time comes, let the construction team from Huaxiang Village go over and install the biogas digester. That's it."

Zhu Tao nodded and said to Old Tang with a smile.

"You can put this money away. Recently, I will improve the food for the brothers in Huacun village. In addition, we will expand the canteen in Zhujiazhuang, as well as the labor insurance items that should be distributed in summer and the various households. Welfare, go all over again, and leave the rest with you, and I will arrange it for you anytime I think of it."

Old Tang is a perfect executor. After hearing Zhu Tao's words, he nodded and said.

"Don't worry, young master. I'll do it right away. I'll finish everything within two days. I'll report back to you when the time comes."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left. Zhu Tao looked at his back and thought with great relief that it was his good fortune to have a housekeeper like Old Tang by his side.

However, it is already summer now, and it seems that it is time to study some new tricks of eating.

Thinking that this summer is too hot, the most reliable things should be ice cream and ice cream.

Some time ago, Zhu Tao wanted to do this thing, but he was delayed because of the research on the asphalt road, and the things had a clue, so he could focus on eating again.

He had already thought that if ice cream and ice cream were invented in this era, it would probably cause a buying frenzy in the entire Yingtian Mansion.

And after some publicity by the Ming Evening News, these foods will also bring him a lot of income.

After thinking of this, he immediately started to move. First, he made his own refrigerator, and then got some molds, and then he started to act.