Chapter 121: Getting rich first leads to getting rich later, and you need to be careful (please subscribe!!) Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's smile immediately froze, and he whispered: "Lu Aiqing, did you remember it wrong? Why didn't I see that Ouyang Lun made a request in the memorial?"
"Isn't it?"
Lu Chang shook his head, "Ouyang Lun's memorial was personally reviewed by the veteran. It clearly stated the request, saying that after this period of time is over, I want your Majesty to recruit young men from all over the country and send them to Yong'an Mansion."
"Presumptuous!" Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and said in a deep voice: "Lv Chang, you didn't see this!"
"Your Majesty, although I am old, my memory is not bad. I have seen it with my own eyes and there is absolutely no mistake!" Lu Chang was notoriously stubborn and insisted.
In fact, any fool can see that Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to mention this matter, but Lu Chang did not understand it at all.
"The memorial is clearly written. If you don't believe me, just take out the memorial and take a look at it!" Lu Chang immediately took the memorial from Guo Zi's hand and turned to the last page, only to find that the last page was white. "Eh? The last page clearly states the requirement to be young and strong, why can't I see it?"
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again: "Lv Chang, since you remembered it wrong, quickly change the memorial, and don't mention anything about recruiting young men again."
"Unless this Ouyang Lun has eaten the courage of a bear's heart and a leopard's courage, not only does he not arrange corvee labor, but he also imagines that I want someone!"
Lu Chang took the memorial and began to study it unwillingly. Just when the memorial was about to be taken away by Wang Zhong, suddenly, Lu Chang lifted the memorial in his hand and discovered the secret of the memorial through the light.
"Ha ha!"
"I found it!"
Lu Chang was very excited, "Your Majesty, this last page has been covered with white paper. Normally it looks like there is no text, and there is no sign of repair or covering at all from the appearance. But if it is If you put this memorial under the light, you can see the words in the interlayer!"
"So you only need to tear off the white paper on the last page to see clearly!"
After saying that, Lu Chang became excited, and other ministers also looked at the memorial in Lu Chang's hands with great curiosity, but no one noticed the abnormality in Zhu Yuanzhang's face!
tear-
Lu Chang got some water and first wetted the edge of the last page of the memorial. Then he started rubbing it little by little, and soon the paper was separated. As Lu Chang tore off the white paper attached to the last page of the original memorial, Ouyang Lun There are actually words on the memorial! "I beg your Majesty to agree that all the young men of the Ming Dynasty will be admitted to Yong'an. Is there another missing piece?"
I really have this request! In an instant.
All the officials in the Taiji Hall were speechless, and their eyes were full of doubts.
How dare Ouyang Lun write this "request"?
The Ming Dynasty recruited corvees, but it turned out that Ouyang Lun didn't send the corvees, but now he still wants to intercept them?
What audacity! Snapped! Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he slapped the table and stood up, "Hey Lu Chang, what exactly do you want to do?"
This sudden change also made Lu Chang stunned, and said a little aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, I am trying to clarify the content of this memorial for you, are you afraid that you will miss something important?"
"You said I haven't seen it before. Didn't I find the last page now?"
"We have hard work even if we don't have any merit."
Normally, it would be a great achievement for him to find out the final content.
"It's okay to scold someone without a reward." Lu Chang muttered: "I don't know who is so stupid. I guess the person who did this must be a person with a dark heart, using such shady things!"
Hearing Lu Chang's muttering, Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he looked at Lu Chang with a sinister look in his eyes, wanting to eat him alive.
All the officials in the court started talking about it after seeing Ouyang Lun's last request.
"Who is so wicked as to dare to seal the memorial?"
"Hush - be careful. This memorial was first in the hands of Lu Chang, then sent to Prime Minister Hu Weiyong, and finally fell into the hands of His Majesty. If Lu Chang did not take action, then it is most likely the Prime Minister and Your Majesty!"
"Hiss—if these two take action, then this matter will be complicated!"
"We'd better stay calm. If we choose the wrong side, the consequences will be tragic."
"Yes, yes."
At this time, Hu Weiyong looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in shock, because he knew very well that he definitely did not cover the last page. The result was obviously that the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang did this! That's right, this memorial was really written by Zhu Yuanzhang.
When he saw the end of the memorial, Ouyang Lun actually dared to ask him for help. He was so angry that he tore the memorial in half. Later, he thought that the memorial was still useful, so he had it repaired by the way. And covered this last page.
Originally he didn't want to mention this matter again, but Lu Chang refused to let it go, which really upset him.
"This is absolutely impossible! Does Ouyang Lun think he is my son-in-law and can do whatever he wants? If it weren't for the fact that he has had some political achievements in Yong'an Mansion over the years, I would have killed him long ago as a warning to the officials all over the world! "
"Now that he's still kicking his nose and face, he thinks I can't hold the knife anymore!"
Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to let the matter go for the sake of 100 million taels, but now he went crazy, with murderous intent in his eyes! Now it was Hu Weiyong's turn to be happy. He originally thought that today's matter was a complete failure. Unexpectedly, Lu Chang came to assist him.
Ouyang Lun, Ouyang Lun, you are lucky, there are people protecting you everywhere, but you met Lu Chang, a pig teammate, you deserve to suffer! "Your Majesty, please calm down!" Lu Chang continued: "Actually, I think Ouyang Lun's suggestion is advisable!"
"The veteran went to Yong'an Prefecture to investigate. There are many construction sites in Yong'an Prefecture, and there is a great demand for young adults. And as far as I know, the people employed in Yong'an Prefecture are never in vain, and they will be paid. Foreigners go to Yong'an Prefecture to work. , being able to get half the salary of local people.”
"Ordinary workers in Yong'an Prefecture are paid [-] taels a month, half of which is [-] taels, and food and accommodation are included. I thought that many places were affected by disasters in the Ming Dynasty, fertile land was destroyed, and the victims had no income. It is better to select some young people and send them to Yong'an. This way, young people can support their families by working part-time, and the court can also save some money!"
As soon as this word comes out.
All the civil and military officials in the Taiji Hall were stunned.
Before, they were still thinking about how rich the people of Yong'an Mansion were, but now they understand that ordinary workers can earn four taels a month, how can this not be rich? Moreover, if you work in Yong'an Prefecture, you can actually get two taels and one month's salary, including food and accommodation. Many officials want to send their young people of school age to work in Yong'an Prefecture. You must know that behind every official there is a big family. , although officials have some wealth, they are inevitably left with nothing. The official salary alone is definitely not enough. One person can earn 20 taels steadily, and ten people can earn 300 taels. In a year, the stable income of [-] taels is comparable to It is much more reliable to open a store and do business.
"Is this really true?" The anger in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes dissipated visibly, but he still had a little doubt.
At this time, Guo Zi, the Minister of Revenue, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I can testify that this matter is true!"
"When I was the Chief Envoy in Northern Zhili, Ouyang Lun had a discussion with me. At that time, Ouyang Lun was still the magistrate of Kaiping County. He was short of people to build roads and factories. He asked me for help. My reaction at that time was similar to yours. , but Ouyang Lun quickly convinced me."
"He said that people actually still have free time after planting their fields, but because there are no other side jobs, this time is wasted and cannot create economic value for themselves. However, there are people in Kaiping County working, which can completely allow people to plow in the spring. After that, we arrange to work in Kaiping County, and Kaiping County pays wages, so that people can make money through their own labor, and Kaiping County solves the problem of labor shortage, getting the best of both worlds!"
"As far as the veteran knows, in recent years, people from the state capitals surrounding Yong'an Prefecture have gone to work in Yong'an Prefecture. Even if they are not residents of Yong'an Prefecture, many people have made money by working in Yong'an Prefecture, returned to their hometowns, built new houses, and lived It’s getting better and better!”
"I asked Ouyang Lun why he did this. After all, these people who went to work in Yong'an Mansion really made money from Yong'an Mansion. But Ouyang Lun told me that everyone is from the Ming Dynasty, and we must first get rich to lead the way. Later rich!" Boom! As soon as this word comes out.
It was like a thunder exploding in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind.
Getting rich first drives you to get rich later. Getting rich first drives you to get rich later. This realm is so high!
I really blamed Ouyang Lun wrongly! After listening to Lu Chang and Guo Zi's explanations, other ministers also looked at Ouyang Lun in a different light again.
"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Lu and Mr. Guo said is reasonable!"
"Rescuing the victims puts a lot of pressure on the court. If we can use this to help the victims survive, it will be a great merit!"
"And I think that by sending some of the corvees to Yong'an Mansion from the imperial court, I can still make a fortune and enrich the national treasury!"
"I have a plan. You can also send the children of aristocratic families who are over 16 years old in the capital to Yong'an Mansion. Not only can you make money, but you can also reduce their misdeeds in the capital!"
The ministers seemed to be enlightened at this moment, and various ideas and suggestions emerged one after another.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this, he raised the corner of his mouth and secretly thought that these civil and military ministers were also court ministers after all. When it came to money, they all changed their faces, and even Hu Weiyong had a calculating look on his face.
Zhu Yuanzhang was not dazzled by the huge benefits. Normally, people in the Ming Dynasty were not allowed to leave the villages where they lived without permission. The strict household registration management system was designed to allow people to live randomly and make it inconvenient to manage.
If people from all over the country are allowed to work in Yong'an Mansion, a lot of things will be involved.
And once this kind of thing is opened, in the future, Zhu Yuanzhang will be a little worried about taking too big a step, so he will get involved. Most emperors are suspicious, and Zhu Yuanzhang is no exception. In addition to money, interests, and people, Zhu Yuanzhang also thought of one thing. Ouyang Lun, a boy with five thousand people, can take down three thousand bandits. If Ouyang Lun gathers hundreds of Wouldn’t it be invincible if all the people were in the world?
First attack Peiping, then go all the way south to capture Nanjing City? boom boom-
Countless red-coated cannons lined up in a row and fired wildly at the city of Nanjing. hiss--
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but shudder in his heart.
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was reluctant to speak.
Guo Zi, the Minister of Household Affairs, spoke again, "Your Majesty, allowing people from other state capitals in the Ming Dynasty to work in Yong'an Prefecture is indeed a good way to benefit the country and the people!"
"Ouyang Lun's saying that getting rich first will lead to wealth later is also true and sincere. I dare to guarantee my wealth and life. Ouyang Lun really just wants to make the people live a better life."
"I have made preliminary calculations. If Yong'an Mansion can absorb 100 people from other provinces, it will be able to create hundreds of thousands of benefits every month. In a year, it will be millions, and it can feed a small million people!"
"With this increase and decrease, the imperial court can also benefit. The money can be used to improve the military's combat capabilities and consolidate border defense. In addition, there will also be enough money to make two-wheelers, nine-story palaces, buses, etc. .”
These few words of Guo Zi spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
Being able to say "get rich first and then get rich later" shows that Ouyang Lun is indeed a man who prays for the people and is not a treacherous minister. Moreover, he has been in contact with Ouyang Lun many times. This guy is the kind of guy who can sit still. People who stand and can lie down but never sit have no ambitions.
Millions of benefits, sharing the livelihood of nearly one million disaster victims for the imperial court. This is really irresistible.
Last but not least, he had long wanted to introduce nine-story palaces, government cars, etc., but the Ministry of Revenue had always refused to do so because he had no money, and now he finally relented.
"Ahem, I remember the presidential suite at Funing Hotel"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, all these can be arranged!" Guo Zi said with a smile.
sensible!
Zhu Yuanzhang felt relieved, but as an emperor, he could not agree so easily, otherwise his ministers would have to bargain with him in the future.
"Hmph! Look at your potential!"
"A little profit will make you change your stance. If an enemy country invades, as long as the price they offer is high enough, will you even sell me?"
"I hope you can have more backbone!"
"I'm a little tired, that's all for today."
After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and left directly.
Um! ?
This made Baiguan stunned.
Your Majesty, we were still discussing things, why did you leave? "Your Majesty, do you agree or not, agree or reject?"
A lower-ranking official muttered.
"You are still too young!"
"Since Your Majesty has not explicitly refused, it means that he is not opposed to it. Since he is not opposed to it, it means that it can be done!"
As soon as these words came out, all the officials were stunned.
"Your Majesty Shengming, long live long live long live!"
All the officials stood up and shouted, and their voices penetrated the palace!Deafening! Zhu Yuanzhang was just walking out of the Tai Chi Hall at this moment. Hearing this loud voice, he was extremely depressed.
They are all so poor and noisy.
If we had money, why would we do this?
Ouyang Lun's move had captured his and Baiguan's minds. The price of rejection was too high and there was absolutely no reason to refuse.
"Your Majesty, are we going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony?"
"No." Zhu Yuanzhang refused without even thinking, and thought for a moment, "Go to Kunning Palace. The queen has not been in good health recently, and I haven't been able to take a good look at her."
(End of this chapter)