Domineering Daming

Before these princes and princesses sneaked out of the palace, Zhu Xu had always known about them, and even secretly encouraged them. Seeing the outside world was better than being bored in the palace all the time.

But this time, Zhu Xu felt that he had to control it to avoid any surprises.

Liu Shimin knew Zhu Xu's worry, and said, "Your servant will inform you."

After Zhu Xu arranged these, he stayed in Qianqing Palace for a while, and then left the palace as planned.

The first one to go was the Royal Bank. He personally had a private discussion with Fu Tao and the senior executives of the bank, mainly about Fu Tao's "[-] million silver" plan. move.

Fu Tao said: "Your Majesty, the network of the Foreign Affairs Institute and nearly a hundred countries are involved, and there are more and more good friends. The Royal Commercial Group, the United Fleet, etc. have a larger development range, and the Royal Bank can touch more. Through Negotiating with their imperial court, we can buy more and more food and other commodities. Of course, we also sell a lot, and dozens of merchant fleets shuttle across the sea at every turn, which is unprecedented..."

With this plan, the Royal Bank is throwing money like crazy, and everyone doesn't like money.All kinds of luxury goods of the Ming Dynasty entered, followed by weapons, especially firearms, which became the most important and most profitable commodities.

The number of merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty that crossed Malacca has already broken through a thousand, shuttling around the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty's sphere of influence, and transporting all kinds of things back by whole ships.

In the east, Ming's fleet has surpassed that of Spain, and the Netherlands' fleet is increasingly dominating maritime trade. There are more and more cooperation between them, which indirectly makes the business of the Netherlands more active. Relatively, Spain's share is shrinking sharply.

After Fu Tao finished talking about his series of plans, he said again: "Your Majesty, Spain once again revealed that it wants to borrow from us, this time it is 500 million."

Zhu Xu frowned, and immediately thought about it.

Now in Europe, major wars break out every once in a while, small wars continue, Spain's national strength is declining day by day, France, the Netherlands, England, etc. are becoming stronger and stronger, and Ottoman has the help of big firearms. This declining European overlord is almost unable to hold on.

"Where are they going to mortgage this time?" Zhu Xu asked.Spain has mortgaged the entire Panama before, borrowing 300 million, and the repayment time is three years.

Fu Tao said: "This is just a tentative tone from the Spanish ambassador, but it should mean a place in Africa."

Zhu Xu resolutely said: "Borrow, but half of it is banknotes, and I don't want Africa, but America, which is equivalent to two pieces of Panama, and the repayment time is also three years. By the way, the Panama Canal must be dug quickly, and the garrison should be increased to one." Ten thousand, the navy set up a base, and the immigration should be accelerated..."

Fu Tao listened carefully, recorded, and said: "Yes, I will notify the cabinet as soon as possible to negotiate with the Spanish ambassador."

Zhu Xu sat on the chair, squinting his eyes, his mind wandering rapidly, and suddenly said in a deep voice: "The Suez Canal must be dug as soon as possible, so that it can pass through my Ming's fleet. When necessary, I will intervene in the war in Europe!"

Chapter 1478 Setting the tone

Zhu Xu has many ideas about Europe, but is restrained by reality.

Right now, we can only prepare while waiting for this natural disaster to pass.

Some beautiful scenes have been circling in Zhu Xu's mind, and he can't bear it anymore.

After Zhu Xu explained again, he left the Royal Bank and turned to the State Administration of Taxation.

Zhong Yangsheng resigned from the Minister of Criminal Affairs and just took over the General Administration of Taxation, and he is also facing a complicated situation.

When Zhu Xu came to visit suddenly, he was calm and calm, and seriously stated: "Your Majesty, the main task of the State Administration of Taxation is to sort out the detailed rules of commercial taxation and promote the deployment across the country. At present, the State Administration of Taxation has two parts: national tax and local tax. , with eight branches and 33 branches, which have basically covered the entire Ming Dynasty..."

"With our deployment, the business tax lost in the past is gradually being collected by the imperial court. This year it is expected to be more than 3000 million. This is just taxation, not including salt and iron, spices, weapons, etc..."

"The next step of the minister's plan is to implement it from the prefecture level to the county level. It will take two to three years to completely complete the relevant deployment of the management of the yamen. In [-], complete the established plans of the cabinet, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the State Administration of Taxation..."

Perhaps it was because Zhong Yangsheng took over for too short a time, and the words were relatively simple, without much actual plan.

Zhu Xu had already read Zhong Yangsheng's memorandum presented by the cabinet before, so he had some understanding of it, so he didn't say much, and after a few words, he left the State Administration of Taxation and walked towards the Royal Political Council.

Liu Shimin followed Zhu Xu, saying very little.

Regarding taxation, not only Zhu Xu was very concerned about it, but Sun Chuanting and other cabinets paid more attention to it. This was the foundation of the imperial court, separated from the household department, and it was the source of revenue and the basis for the operation of the Ming court.

Zhu Xu had a calm expression and was very happy in his heart.Sun Chuanting and others have done many things ahead of him, so he no longer needs to be told by ear and ear, just stare at current affairs and make up for vacancies.

After Zhu Xu left for a while, Liu Shimin stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Deputy Marshal Qin is here."

As soon as Zhu Xu turned his head, he saw Qin Liangyu who was dressed in casual clothes not far away, but still could not conceal his heroic spirit, walking quickly.

Just as she was about to salute, Zhu Xu raised her hand to help her, and said with a smile: "Outside, you don't need to be so polite, talk while walking."

"Yes." Qin Liangyu stood up, glanced at the people passing by, and said, "Your Majesty, I have read your manuscript, and I can revise it tonight and present it to the Emperor for review."

Zhu Xu didn't care about this, he walked slowly on the street with his hands in his hands like ordinary people, and said with a smile, "Does the old general have anything else to ask me?"

Qin Liangyu's life in the capital was not short, and the firmness between his eyebrows remained undiminished, without so many twists and turns. Seeing Zhu Xu's question, he said, "Yes. Marshal Sun has made up his mind to serve as official. The arrangement of the commander's mansion is for the emperor to decide."

There is actually a tacit understanding of these things in private, but in the end, Zhu Xu needs to speak out to make a thorough decision.

Zhu Xu looked back at Qin Liangyu, and said with a smile, "Is the old general worried?"

Qin Liangyu rarely hesitated to speak, but still said: "The qualifications, military achievements, and abilities of Cao Dadu are not inferior to those of humble ministers. I ask the emperor to appoint Cao Dadu as the new marshal."

Zhu Xu looked at her, turned his head with a smile, and looked forward.

The fundamental reason why Qin Liangyu declined was that she was a woman.

If she wants to succeed the Marshal of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, she will also serve as the right assistant of the cabinet at the same time. She is the elder of the court, with one person under one person and over ten thousand people. This is not to say that it is unheard of in ancient times, and it is definitely not in Ming Dynasty!

Daming has countless pairs of eyes staring at him!

Letting a woman, even a veteran general of more than 70 years with outstanding achievements, enter the cabinet and participate in politics will be a test for the Ming government and the public.

But Zhu Xu didn't care at all, not only because he had special feelings for this old general, but also because this person who devoted his whole life to Daming, Zhu Xu had to give her an explanation, a good one, should have results !

Zhu Xu smiled calmly and said: "The old general doesn't have to think so much, I will arrange everything. The first assistant is right, there is only one marshal, not necessarily the deputy marshal. I will add an extra chair in the marshal's mansion. The marshal is not in a hurry to become an official. He is being taken care of in the mansion, if you have any problems, you can ask for advice..."

Qin Liangyu listened to Zhu Xu's words, and heaved a sigh of relief. As long as she didn't take the position of marshal, the pressure would not be so great, and neither the court nor Zhu Xu would be difficult.

"Yes, I thank the emperor." Qin Liangyu raised his hand and said.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and smiled even more.Right now, Qin Liangyu couldn't control the situation, so he didn't let Sun Chengzong go. When Qin Liangyu was able, she had to take over!

Zhu Xu paced slowly, and before Qin Liangyu could continue to ask, he said, "As for the Ministry of National Defense, the chief assistant said that it is just a reform goal, so there is no rush. The Shuaifu will follow the established reform plan, and now we It is imperative to improve the army and simplify the administration. When the disaster is over, the military administration will still be adjusted..."

Qin Liangyu walked slowly with Zhu Xu, listened to Zhu Xu's words, and said: "I know, Marshal Sun has made enough plans. At present, the troops everywhere are trying to support themselves, digging mountains, reclaiming wasteland, repairing bridges and paving roads." Wait, it also saved a lot of money and food for the court..."

Zhu Xu habitually put his hands behind his back, and responded softly.

Although the Ming court seemed to be very rich and poured out a lot of money, the foundation was indeed very weak. No amount of money could restore the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Under such a severe disaster, it became weaker and weaker day by day.

Both the government and the opposition are trying their best to stop it, but that is to reduce the speed of decline.

Zhu Xu listened to Qin Liangyu's words, and said: "Well, the plan of the Tibetan generals must be continuously promoted. Military education is very important, and we can't just rely on the military academy. We must also severely crack down on all gang-forming behaviors. Can't be soft! No matter who it is or who it is, I will never tolerate it!"

Small gangs in the imperial court are inevitable, but the army must not have hilltop factions!

Qin Liangyu raised his hand and said solemnly, "I understand."

Zhu Xu slowly walked in the direction of the Royal Political Council, and said: "After the year-end meeting, I will issue an edict, Cao Wenzhao, Deputy Marshal of Jin. With Cao Wenzhao's help, the old general can relax a little bit. Pay attention to your health and don’t need to work too hard. There can be more military counselors. The old general and Cao Wenzhao will make a list and give me a list.”

Qin Liangyu said: "Yes, I obey the order."