The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Zeng Jian was confused when he heard this, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but after all, he was the person recommended by Wang Yue.

So, he kept listening.

For a moment, Zeng Jian's expression was very exciting, the confusion in his eyes turned clear, and he couldn't help but smile in astonishment.

"Wonderful! I will go to court right now."

Yan Chengjin shook his head: "I would like to ask your lord, if someone refutes it in the court, this will bring trouble to the tiger. How should you refute it?"

Zeng Jian didn't react: "This..."

Yan Chengjin guessed that he couldn't figure it out for a while, so he leaned into his ear and said the correct answer.

"I will go to court immediately!"

Yan Chengjin shook his head again: "I will ask you the second question. If this is the case, how should you refute it?"

It is not impossible for Yan Guan to find fault with his eggs.

Half an hour passed,

Yan Chengjin finished his last sentence and then said: "Sir, it's time to go to court."

Fengtian Temple,

All the officials had arrived, but the seat next to Xu Guan was empty. He was wondering, why was Zeng Jian still late when he entered the palace with him this morning?

He turned back to look at the palace door, and out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of the Zhang brothers, like two logs leaning on each other, listless, almost falling asleep, and the last one was here too.

A figure with an aura of an emperor ascended the throne of the hall, saluted all the ministers, and shouted long live.

Emperor Hongzhi looked kindly and asked: "How is the discussion on the ups and downs of the officialdom going?"

The official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate said: "Your Majesty, I haven't seen any action from the Ministry of Works yet. One more day will mean one more day of waste."

Xu Guan took a step forward and bowed in salute: "It's not because the Ministry of Industry is lazy and derelict in its duties. There are a lot of official workers. If they are dismissed, what will happen to their future livelihoods?"

"There are many Minye Iron Works. There will always be places to go. Mr. Xu, don't worry too much." Min Gui, the censor of Zuodu, said.

Liu Jiandao: "The ironware is too much, it is easy to perish, and it is refined too much. It is really a waste of money. I also think it is okay!"

Zeng Jian carried the hem of his clothes and ran too fast. He even fell down on the way, and finally ran into Fengtian Hall: "I'm here to invite you to make a big official for iron smelting."

All the officials were in an uproar!

Who wants to develop Guanye? Xu Guan turned around, wishing he could strangle Zeng Jian to death, forget it's too late, you still want to build a large-scale official industry, will you pay for it?

Wang Yue was confused. Why is this different from what he said to his nephew yesterday?

Surprisingly, the hall was surprisingly quiet. Zeng Jian hurriedly held up his official hat.

Xu Guan's face turned red and he whispered: "Ke Ming, don't be reckless!"

"Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say before making a decision!"

Zeng Jian hurriedly said: "It is difficult for any country to master the iron smelting technology of our dynasty. Why not take advantage of our dynasty and export these ironware to Siam, Tufan, Chaoshan, Annan and other countries in exchange for Money and food, can we strengthen our Ming Dynasty’s national power?”

This is what Yan Chengjin said to Zeng Jian.

Which country doesn't export when it has excess production capacity in exchange for scarce resources or property?

Is there any reason to throw away the advantages?

It has been proven in the last life that exporting is not only feasible, but also has great benefits.

The land in places such as Siam and Annan is fertile and suitable for planting, but there is a lack of agricultural tools for cultivation. If the Ming Dynasty exchanged agricultural tools with Siam and other countries for money and grain, it would have a large amount of money and grain to survive the Little Ice Age.

Wang Yue taught him that he could send these craftsmen to the frontier fortress to work in the fields, so that they could feed the frontier troops for the court without starving to death.

But Wang Yue's plan was not good. Who would want to change his status from a craftsman to a soldier?

However, bartering with border countries such as Siam and Annan allowed the Ming Dynasty to develop rapidly.

Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, while Li Dongyang fell into deep thought.

All the officials looked at each other, and one of them shouted angrily: "Wouldn't this increase the strength of other people's countries and destroy the prestige of our dynasty? What if they become stronger and invade our borders of the Ming Dynasty?"

Zeng Jian's eyes lit up. This situation had already been discussed earlier: "No, the ores from Siam, Tufan and Chao are far inferior to those of our Ming Dynasty. Furthermore, the ironware exported from our country is only for land reclamation." The farm tools will rot in a short time, and in turn, they can be exchanged for money and food to support our court. "

"How do you know they won't steal my Ming Dynasty's iron smelting method?"

Old God Zeng Jian asked: "Could it be that if Guanye is closed, they won't trade with merchants privately? There are a lot of people making iron in Mingye. They bribed the craftsmen of Ming Dynasty and stole the method of smelting iron. Why haven't they stolen it yet? Firstly, their ore is much scarcer than that of the Ming Dynasty. Secondly, their national power is weak and their population is sparse. Even if they start up, their output will be extremely low.

On the contrary, if our court stops the official business, it will give other courts the opportunity to catch up with me! "

Wang Yue lowered his head, wondering what he was thinking. It was not difficult to guess that this was what Yan Chengjin told Zeng Jian.

Emperor Hongzhi's heart moved and he fell into deep thought.

The purpose of suspending official ironmaking is to save waste and prevent excess iron from going to waste.

But now, not only is it not wasted, but it can also be exchanged for money and food, which will strengthen the national power of the Ming Dynasty. Why not continue to do it?

Emperor Hongzhi began to think, how many people could this feed?

Speaking of which, iron smelting was Ming Dynasty’s forte.

Learning is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Iron smelting is also a science.

The Ming Dynasty's current achievements in smelting are the result of the wisdom of craftsmen of all dynasties.

The three cabinet members nodded.

The censor knew he was in the wrong, so he thought of a clever idea: "Then...what if they melt the ironware exported by our dynasty, forge it into weapons, and attack our dynasty!"

Zeng Jian was amused: "My Great Ming has never exported weapons to the Tatars, so don't they have weapons to attack our dynasty? Armor, iron spears, steel swords, horse bits, saddles, which one is worse than my Great Ming?

Let Siam, Annan and other places rely on my Great Ming ironware and pay tribute for many years, which is also a kind of restraint.

First you impeached my Ministry of Works, and now you are obstructing the prosperity of my Great Ming. What is your intention!"

The censor staggered and almost fell to the ground.

Wang Yue stood up: "I have been on the border for a long time and have fought countless battles with the Tatars. I have to say that the Tatars have excellent weapons and armor, and their elite troops are hard to stop. If the official smelting is stopped now, I wonder what the gap between the two armies will be in ten years!"

The Tatars also have smelting blacksmiths, and their cavalry is well-equipped. A hundred cavalry can charge into the battle array, and a thousand cavalry can charge into the city.

No one knows the ferocity of the Tatars better than Wang Yue.

If the Ming Dynasty had not taken advantage in many places and penetrated deep into the northern border, with the current strength of the Ming army, the outcome would be unpredictable.

Li Dongyang stood up to support Zeng Jian: "What the Ministry of Works said is very true. I have been looking for a good plan for a long time. This is a move to strengthen the national strength of our Ming Dynasty!"

Emperor Hongzhi was very pleased: "I am still worried that after Xu Gong retired, there would be no successor to the Ministry of Works. With you, there is no need to worry about the prosperity."

Zeng Jian, with tears in his eyes, knelt on the ground: "What virtue and ability do I have to be so appreciated by Your Majesty!"

"That's it!"

Zeng Jian raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished yet..."

Li Dongyang's face was strange. How could this taste be so much like Yan Chengjin?

He quickly denied the idea in his mind.

Although Yan Chengjin is talented, he is young. How could he come up with such a comprehensive plan? He must have been too suspicious.

"In order to suppress Siam, Tufan, Chaoxian and other countries, it is better to add the Ming Dynasty law. Minye cannot export to other countries. In this way, there is no need to worry that they will not exchange with our dynasty." Zeng Jian said.

The Ming Dynasty has a maritime ban, and Minye itself cannot trade with other countries.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Good!"

Coming out of Fengtian Hall, Wang Yue caught up with Zeng Jian in a few steps and said happily: "Isn't the person I recommended good?"

"This boy is really steady and thoughtful. Thanks to Brother Shichang's recommendation, Zeng has made a note of it."

Wang Yue laughed, his face was more radiant: "Your Majesty has such a praise, and Zeng's future is limitless."

Zeng Jian has secured the position of Minister of Works.

Thanks to the reward from the book friend Zi Buhan