Chapter 153 Imperial Bank Planning, Recognizing Mother and Filial Piety
In the capital, another emperor, his uncle, Zhu Changying, was just appointed as the chief minister of the clan mansion, responsible for managing the affairs of the clan’s family.
In addition to the previous editing of jade letters and recording trivial matters such as the birth, old age, sickness and death of the royal family, Zhu Changying was also responsible for reporting the royal family's statement requests to the emperor, introducing talented people, recording crimes, responsibilities, and punishing them.
This seems to be a small matter, but it is the first step for Zhu Youxiao to reform the vassal system.
Now that they are staying in the capital, there are King Gui Zhu Changying, King Hui Zhu Changrun, King Rui Zhu Changhao, and Zhu Youxiao no longer intends to put them in the place.
Every vassal king was in a vassal state, building a mansion, building a house, and giving land and rewarding silver was a huge expense. When he arrived at the local area, he also caused a lot of trouble to the officials and the people. As for raising pigs, it was not just not raised, but in the capital.
Of course, if you don’t want to be a pig, I will also give you the opportunity to display your talents.
Moreover, Zhu Youxiao still has time to come up with better and more complete ways to accommodate these uncles. As for the ancestral system, just kidding, reform is to break the ancestral system and be pioneering and enterprising!
Mr. Wei traveled several business trips, and his main purpose was to take back the granted land and then raise funds from the vassal kings, that is, to borrow money.
Unlike Zhu Changxun thought, Zhu Youxiao really borrowed money, saving enough reserves for the long-planned Imperial Bank to promote the development of the Ming Dynasty's financial industry.
There is still money left in private, but I have to keep it for a hurry. Moreover, Zhu Youxiao is not willing to spend it.
As for whether banks can make money? Then you are pursuing Zhu Youxiao’s IQ. Even if this is not his major, you still understand the general operating mode.
Moreover, the silver money shop that appeared in the middle and late Ming Dynasty was also equivalent to the prototype of modern banks. The business included silver money exchange, deposit and exchange.
But the prototype is the prototype. Whether it is scale, strength, or business diversity, it cannot be compared with the Imperial Bank planned by Zhu Youxiao.
For example, there were also exchange tickets at that time, which were of banknotes, but they had to be passed in the money store where the two places had a joint number.
You can think about what kind of strength you need to open a joint number in the number and have enough money to repay. As for the money houses in the form of guild organizations, there was no one in the Ming Dynasty.
With the opening of ports in Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou and other places and economic activities are further strengthened, businessmen will feel the inconvenience and danger of running around with money.
The reason why he did not issue money directly was that Zhu Youxiao was helpless. It was because the Ming Dynasty treasure money was so smelly that it made people feel disgusted.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao had to start from scratch, build up his reputation and make a name for himself before he could make the next plan.
Brush and brush, counting the banknotes is so exciting; bang, how happy a stack of banknotes hits people's face. Do you try changing the banknotes? It feels completely different!
Of course, this is a bit far-reaching, and there should be a process of abolishing the two and changing the original.
But no matter what, banks must be established.
Absorb scattered funds in society, support industries that the country needs to develop, and provide low-interest loans to entrepreneurial people and farmers...
Not to mention making money, just raising and integrating social funds can promote the development of industry and commerce in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Youxiao was writing his grand blueprint on paper. Wang Tiqian came in to report that King Zhu Changhao of Rui came to Jin to thank him.
During the Tang Dynasty, after the emperor passed away, concubines with children were raised by their children, while those without children had to become monks and nuns. Qingdeng Ancient Buddha accompanied them for the rest of their lives.
Zhu Youxiao did not make the ambition of becoming a monk, but instead released the concubine with children from the palace, lived with her children, and shared family life, which was also a great act of kindness.
Zhu Changhao's mother was Concubine Duan. During the Wanli Dynasty, both mother and son were not favored. Now that they can be reunited, they are naturally shocked and liked Xin, so they come to thank God for their kindness.
"Uncle Xuan, please enter the palace!" Zhu Youchao had no feelings for this uncle. He just felt that he was good to him but was not close to women. He didn't know if living with his mother would change.
At this time, the palace was full of joy, but it was still a bit sad.
Queen Zhang Yan came to see Duan off in person, and the other concubines were sincerely happy for Duan. But when they thought of themselves, they couldn't help feeling sad.
Concubine Li (Dong Li, Zhu Youjian adoptive mother) put the precious bracelet on Concubine Duan. There were a few bright spots in her eyes, but she said with a forced smile: "Save it as a memory, and I don't know if I can see you again in the future..."
"If you can, you will definitely do it." Concubine Duan wiped the corner of her eyes and said, "The emperor is right. She has given you a sign to enter the palace. The old sister will always see you, my sister."
Concubine Li Zhuang gently patted Concubine Duan's arm, knowing that it was to comfort her. When King Rui was in the vassal state and was separated from the sky, how could there be a time to meet?
It’s just that I’m not lucky. Without a man or a woman, I can only stay in this cold palace and cannot enjoy the joy of family like Concubine Duan.
The other old concubines also came forward and presented them with memorial items, either envious, sad, or happy, and even more.
The intrigues and all kinds of dissatisfaction in the past have gradually faded since I moved to this old-age palace and lost my energy and was slain by the dry and boring and unpleasant days.
"Mom, when the child grows up and gets married, I will take you out of here too." Xiaoba Zhu Huiti held her mother's arm, blinked her eyes, and looked at the lively scene.
Concubine Li Kang reached out to touch her daughter's hair in a doting way, and she also felt a little hopeful. She was very satisfied if the emperor could not forget his old grievances, purify the Liluan Palace, and be very close to Zhu Huiti.
Now, looking at the joy that could not be concealed by Concubine Duan's sadness, and the sky-high smile of Concubine Zheng who received the news, she also imagined the beautiful life behind the glorious cage of the golden wall with her daughter.
Zhang Yan gave the reward she brought to Concubine Duan, and talked with other old concubines with a smile. She was very kind and showed her virtuousness.
At this time, Wang Tiqian ran over and reported to Queen Zhang Yan with a flattering look.
Zhang Yan was a little stunned at first, but she quickly smiled happily.
She walked to Concubine Li Zhuang, gave a bow, and said happily: "Congratulations to Concubine Zhuang. Your Highness, King Xin, will not forget your kindness for raising you. Long live your grace. I recognize you as my mother and will also come to pick you up and fulfill your filial piety!"
Concubine Li was stunned at first, then covered her face and cried without saying a word.
When Zhu Youjian was five years old, his mother Liu was offended and was ordered to be killed by Zhu Changluo, and he was handed over to his concubine's mother Xi Li to raise him.
A few years later, Xi Li gave birth to a daughter, the Eighth Princess Zhu Weiti, who could not take care of her and was raised by another concubine Dong Li until she was adult.
Dong Li was Concubine Li Zhuang. He was kind and raised for a long time, so he had a closer relationship with Zhu Youjian.
In history, Concubine Li Zhuang died at the age of 37. After Emperor Chongzhen ascended the throne, he was given a title to him for raising him, and rewarded her younger brother Li Chenglian with official positions, and also granted thousands of hectares of good land.
But now, the fate of Concubine Li, who is only 35 years old, has changed, and the fate of many people has changed.
Because this is a deliberately left by Zhu Youxiao for the concubines. Whoever has relatives and finds an adopted son can take him out of the palace to live.
Several concubines thought of it, but it was hard to say it. They came forward to comfort and congratulate Concubine Li Zhuang, and their mood was very different from what they had just now.
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Chapter completed!