Chongzhen Undergraduates

"Chen Aiqing, you have solved the food problem for the people, what are you going to do next?" Zhu Youjian asked intentionally.

"I have studied many works of Europa this year, and I am deeply touched by the study of economics. Westerners say that external demand and domestic demand are two carriages that promote economic development, and one cannot be separated. My Ming's overseas trade is growing rapidly every year. The imperial court and a A large number of businessmen have made a fortune. However, although our domestic demand is growing rapidly, the categories are single. Only two commodities, food and clothing, have grown rapidly, while other commodities have grown slowly. I don’t understand it. I also ask the emperor to enlighten me.”

Chen Zilong's words obviously hit the nail on the head, at least the court ministers who followed Zhu Youjian who specialized in the theory of managing the world nodded frequently.

"I'm afraid it's not just the cost of food and clothing that is increasing? I heard that the whole of Jiangnan is now prosperous, especially the prevalence of extravagance. There are more and more brothels and gambling houses, and they are getting bigger and bigger." Zhu Youjian didn't praise anyone, but instead It was on the spot that the scars of society were uncovered.

"The emperor forgives the sin. Since the imperial court opened the sea, all the courageous people have gone to sea to make a fortune. According to legend in the Ming Dynasty, one sea merchant is now worth ten salt merchants before. There are more rich people, and the extravagant atmosphere is natural. So it came into being. Although the imperial court expressly forbids keeping Chinese women in captivity as prostitutes, a large number of Korean, Japanese, and Nanyang aboriginal women poured into the mainland. Some people even prefer black women and blond Western women." The person who answered Zhu Youjian was Chen Que, the current Tongzhi of Songjiang Prefecture.

"Anything is possible without a clear law. The court did not say that foreign women are not allowed to engage in prostitution. I think this matter can only be persuaded, not stopped." Zhu Youjian smiled slightly. He really did not expect that Jiangnan has become the world now. The economic center of China, it seems that people from all over the world are gathering here.

"How to persuade them? Between the ministers, these people should be arrested and made a fool of themselves." Chen Bangyan said angrily.

"At the end of the day, it's about money. If the rich people in Daming spent their money elsewhere, they wouldn't spend their days gambling with prostitutes." Gu Yanwu said.

"I think what Gu Aiqing said is on point. Similarly, I thought that this matter and what Chen Aiqing said about the lack of domestic demand are related to each other. After the rich people have enough food and clothing, they can't think of other ways to spend money However, poor people are reluctant to spend that money, but they are also unwilling to spend it in other places. Of course, domestic demand is insufficient.

For example, even ordinary people are unwilling to buy Jiangxi porcelain.Is it not easy to use?I don't think so.The main reason is that ordinary people are reluctant to spend this money, and they would rather eat in black pottery bowls.Another example is that the imperial court now has mature papermaking and printing technologies. The price of a book is one-twentieth of what it used to be, and newspapers are even cheaper, but the sales are still only imperial officials and students from all over the world.

why?All because the concept has not changed.The people under our rule still only pursue food and clothing, or spend recklessly if they have money.This is a disease of thought, and it can be cured. "

Zhu Youjian said a lot in one breath, but he was taken aback by the scene. The surrounding officials, large and small, had never heard so many fresh ideas.The sages' books teach people to be kind, but they don't explain the truth so clearly.

"Your Majesty, please teach us how to govern." A group of ministers plopped to their knees.

For the first time in history, Zhu Youjian felt that he was cheating, and his arrogance was exposed.

"Running schools for the whole people improves the quality of the people as a whole. Let our common people be literate, open up people's wisdom, know shame, and understand benevolence and righteousness. At the same time, vigorously promote new learning, tell everyone the benefits of new things, and promote domestic demand." Zhu Youjian Said the plan that had been thought of in the heart for a long time.

Don't think that a time traveler can drive the progress of an era by learning a little superficial knowledge of later generations.It is impossible for one person to promote an era.For so many years, Daming has been developing modern knowledge rapidly, but the scale is still not enough.It can only be said that it barely met the needs of the war.After the end of the civil war, it has quietly developed for the past few years. What is the reason?In fact, it is to train enough teachers.Only with a sufficient number of teachers can the education level of Daming be improved as a whole.

If the education of the entire nation is not improved, Ming is still only slightly ahead of Europe.If everyone in the entire Ming Dynasty were to lose their blindness, then the Europeans would be far behind in Ming Dynasty, and they would not be able to catch up.

Zhu Youjian believes that the scale of teachers is enough now, and the country is stable, so it is time for large-scale education.So, he asked for money, a lot of money.

Chapter 692: The Most Expensive Thing

"What did you say? The emperor wants everyone in Ming Dynasty to read and write? My God!"

The speech of the emperor's southern tour was published in the newspaper the next day, and the whole country was bombarded.For thousands of years in China, no one has ever uttered such bold words.

"Oh my God! How much does it cost?" Half a month after Zhu Youjian's speech, in Siming, Dong Yougu was checking the accounts at home, and Zheng Chenggong had nothing to do, leaning on a chair to read.

"A woman's opinion! The emperor's mission is a big one, the most important thing in history, and of course it will cost money. I'm afraid it will cost more money than the war." Zheng Chenggong felt that Aunt Dong You was too ignorant. To achieve a great thing with the power of the country, it is naturally piled up with mountains of silver.

At first, Zheng Chenggong thought that Zhu Youjian was too greedy for money, and he transported all the wealth accumulated in Japan for thousands of years back to the country, and he was still a little panicked. Looking at it now, Zheng Chenggong felt that Zhu Youjian was doing a great thing. Half of the mother country also relieved a lot.Zheng Chenggong affirmed that Zhu Youjian wanted to use the money for education.

"Then how much military rewards can our family share this time?" Dong Yougu turned to Zheng Chenggong and asked.

"I'm afraid there will be no military rewards for this expedition. The emperor needs money to do important things, and the soldiers will understand." Zheng Chenggong expressed his feelings, and he could also figure it out.Most of the soldiers came from poor backgrounds. If the imperial court gave less military rewards because everyone could read books, the soldiers would be the happiest.

"With so much money, what's the use of letting those mud-legged people learn to read? They'll just farm for our family," Dong Yougu muttered in a low voice.

"What did you say?" Zheng Chenggong didn't hear clearly, but some words still drifted into his ears.

Zheng Chenggong stood up angrily, stared at Dong Yougu closely and said, "Did you buy more land in Taiwan behind my back?"

"No, no! Don't listen to nonsense." Aunt Dong You quickly stood up and tried her best to cover it up.

"Taiwan is the Taiwan of the imperial court, Taiwan of the Ming Dynasty! It is not the Taiwan of the Zheng family. Our family cannot buy more land in Taiwan. This is a system. It cannot be surpassed, understand?" Zheng Chenggong did not realize that there was a problem, but he still warned severely Aunt Dong You.

"" Aunt Dong You didn't answer, twisted her waist and left.In her opinion, Taiwan was brought down by the Zheng family and belonged to her husband.

At the same time, in Li Yan's house in Nanjing, the lady in love was also angry.

"It's a good thing that the emperor wants to provide education. As a woman, I should talk too much. But this is such a good thing, why did you leave out the gentleman?" The red lady scolded Li Yan.

"Women and Taoists, don't talk too much! Your husband and I are now the chief assistant of the imperial court, and the power has reached the top. Are you still not satisfied?" Li Yan's words were not just talking, but he really felt that he had too much power. The emperor did not treat him badly.

"But this is a good thing that will go down in history. Is there anyone in Nanjing City who has squeezed his head and wanted to get in there. You are so good, you seem to be okay." Regarding this matter, the opinion of the public is unprecedented. want to fish.After all, the education of the sages is still deeper than that of later generations in the Republic of China.

"It's my fault. I came to the door to explain." As soon as the red lady's voice fell, Zhu Youjian's voice came from afar.It cannot be said that the housekeeper of Li Yan's family does not understand the rules, but only that no one dares to stop the emperor where he is going, not to mention Zhu Youjian's pace is too fast.

"See the emperor!" Li Yan and Hong Niangzi hurriedly knelt down.

"At home, you don't need to be polite." Zhu Youjian didn't ask Li Yan to salute: "I'm here this time because I have something bigger than running a school, and I want to entrust you to do it."

"It's bigger than running a school?" Li Yan was taken aback. He hadn't thought of anything bigger than running a school for all.

"It's still big." Zhu Youjian nodded affirmatively.

"It's bigger than running a school, that's the only thing." Li Yan pointed to the east.

"Well! It's time to start this matter. The conditions for all parties are mature, and it must be done quickly, faster and more ruthlessly than running a school. After much deliberation, you and Li Yan are the only one who can take on the responsibility today. .”

"I want benefits." Li Yan said very seriously.

Contrary to Hong Niangzi's expectation, she just listened to a few words quietly, and at first she couldn't understand what the two were talking about, but suddenly she heard that her husband was asking for favors from the emperor.The first and auxiliary ministers actually openly asked for benefits from the emperor, what is the situation?The red lady was completely stunned.

"Go, close the door. Don't let anyone get close." Li Yan said to the red lady.

"Alas." The red lady knew that the two were going to talk about a big secret, so she quickly got up, closed the door, and ensured that no one around could hear the sound in the room.

"Are you avoiding Wang Chengen on purpose?" Li Yan asked now that there were only two people in the room.

"Yes, as long as he is in the palace, there is nothing that Wang Chengen does not know. But I am afraid that Wang Chengen will not be able to figure it out." Zhu Youjian said.

"It's still the same sentence just now: I want benefits." Li Yan nodded, expressing his understanding of Zhu Youjian's approach.

"When it's critical, you can crack the soil and become king!" Zhu Youjian blurted out.

Then obviously, Li Yan's body trembled.It is not easy to say this word from the mouth of a generation of kings. Probably only the last emperors would say such words when they are desperate. But with Zhu Youjian today, what makes him speak without pressure Woolen cloth.

"North America is too big. Even if the imperial court has a radio, it can't control such a big place. I think that as long as it is controlled by people of my clan, with the same language and clan, it doesn't matter if it is Ming or others. It is enough if you are willing to admit that you are a Chinese citizen. "Zhu Youjian waved his hand boldly, as if it was a trivial matter.

"I don't have the heart to crack the earth, I just hope that the emperor will give me administrative power, that's enough!" Li Yan was a little moved.Zhu Youjian's promise to crack the earth and seal the king exceeded his expectations.In fact, it is not that he has not considered the affairs of North America, but he believes that if he goes to North America, he must have administrative power, and he cannot listen to Nanjing for everything, otherwise many things will not be done.

"The general is outside, and the military order is not accepted! Besides, your duty is not to be a general, but to be a commander. Your request has been granted. Then I will ask you for conditions?" Zhu Youjian agreed to Li Yan's request, but Turn around and ask for benefits.

"In 50 years, all the military power on the American continent shall be signed by Ming Dynasty; half of it will be returned after 50 years, and all will be returned after 100 years." Li Yan put forward this opinion very carefully.

"Deal!" Zhu Youjian laughed.

Of course, things are not that simple, and all the rules will not be set just because of a verbal agreement between the two in the hut.But after all, there is still a beginning to do things.

When everyone in Daming thought that running a school was the biggest thing in the world, Zhu Youjian and Li Yan discussed a bigger and more expensive plan.

That is to use my people to occupy the Americas after a few years, and use the Pacific Ocean as the inner lake of the Huaxia people-half of the earth!