Han Du thought for a while and whispered to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, in fact, whether it is coal or steel, the money earned is nothing."
After hearing this, Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with light, and even Han Du didn't see it, and his heart moved. He asked slowly: "So according to you, is there anything better than these?"
Han Du pretended to be mysterious and nodded, then whispered two words, "Hai Trade."
After Zhu Biao heard this, he immediately sneered, "Do you still need to say that sea trade makes money?" He glanced at Han Du and continued: "Since the Southern Song Dynasty, the world has known that sea trade has huge profits. But the founding of this dynasty Since then, I have never paid much attention to sea trade, do you know why?"
"Why?" Han Du also wondered about this matter.
I originally thought that the imperial court didn't know that sea trade was hugely profitable, but looking at Zhu Biao's appearance, at least Lao Zhu knew that sea trade was very profitable. What is the reason why Lao Zhu would rather be poor than develop sea trade? Even in the later stages, Lao Zhu personally ordered a sea ban, which was abnormal.
When Lao Zhu looks at the money now, his eyes are blood red. Who dares to block Lao Zhu's way at this time? Who can stop it.
Zhu Biao did not hold back and directly told Han Du the reason, "Because there are Japanese pirates at sea."
That's it?
It's not that Han Du looked down on Japanese pirates. In Han Du's opinion, these Japanese pirates were simply not qualified enough for him to take him seriously.
Han Du took a deep look at Zhu Biao and said meaningfully: "Your Highness, although there are Japanese pirates on the sea, there are risks. But where the risk is greater, the wealth will be greater. I believe that as long as the imperial navy is dispatched, a mere The Japanese pirates can't stop the navy's thunderous strike~"
Zhu Biao waved his hand to interrupt Han Du's words, and sighed: "It's not as simple as you think. Although the Ming Dynasty has been a country for fourteen years, the residual Yuan still exists, and several conquests have not been able to completely destroy the residual Yuan. The confidants of the Ming Dynasty The big trouble is still in the north. If there is another conflict with the Japanese pirates at sea at this time, won't Ming Dynasty be attacked from both sides? Besides, fighting costs money, and now it is just to support the remnants of the Northern Expedition, which has already overwhelmed the imperial court. If we send another The navy is attacking Japanese pirates, I’m afraid~”
Han Du now understood why such a strong man as Lao Zhu turned a blind eye and allowed the Japanese pirates to scamper around on the sea. It's really beyond our capabilities. Can Yuan, the imperial court that fought against the Ming Dynasty to the death, is still alive. Although it is lingering on, as long as the Ming Dynasty does not completely eliminate the remaining Yuan, it will not dare to take it lightly for a day.
For now, Can Yuan is the greatest enemy of the Ming Dynasty. As for Japanese pirates, in Zhu Biao's opinion, they were just scabies.
Han Du gave a meaningful look at Zhu Biao, who was confident in facing the Japanese pirates, "Zhu Biao would not have thought that such a scabies disease would do more harm to the Ming Dynasty in the future than the northern nomads who he regarded as a confidant." '
Seeing that Zhu Biao had no intention of eradicating Japanese pirates or opening up sea trade, Han Du had no choice but to put these things aside for the time being.
Getting back to the topic, after thinking about it, Han Du said to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, let's go back to the royal income and the national income. The country should have income, that is, various taxes. But the royal family must also have a stable source of income, okay? It can be something that can make long-term profits like a mining farm, or it can be some relatively high-quality industries. No matter when the time comes, only when you have money in your hands can you not panic."
Zhu Biao nodded and sighed: "What you said makes sense. Although my father can suppress all the officials in the court, and I will be able to suppress him in the future, in the long run, there will always be times when I cannot suppress it. If the royal family has wealth, the future emperor will also be able to suppress it. There is a lot more room for maneuver.”
Han Du smiled and nodded.
I couldn't help but complain about Lao Zhu. Lao Zhu was very attached to military power and not only held it firmly in his hands. In order to restrain the generals, the Fifth Army Governor's Office was even established. In addition, in order to prevent those who led the troops from rebelling, the military power was divided into two. The Fifth Army Governor's Office only had the power to train the army, while the power to mobilize the army belonged to the Ministry of War and was controlled by civilian officials.
From this point of view, Lao Zhu is undoubtedly wise, which can prevent military power from escaping his control to the greatest extent.
But from another aspect, that is, Lao Zhu firmly grasped the military power, but relaxed his control of financial power, Lao Zhu is undoubtedly stupid.
In Han Du's view, financial power is, to a certain extent, even more important than military power.
After all, in this world, whoever has breasts is a mother. The army will naturally listen to whoever gives them food.
From this point of view, Lao Zhu's attribution of financial power to the Ministry of Household Affairs is simply an inversion of Tai'a. It also laid the foundation for the financial crisis that the royal family fell into at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
'Perhaps this is because Lao Zhu came from a commoner background and does not understand economics at all. 'Han Du can only think this way.
"Your Highness understands, that is naturally the best. If Your Highness has nothing else to do, then I will resign." Han Du answered Zhu Biao's question and prepared to leave.
Zhu Biao sighed, waved his hand and agreed.
Han Du left the East Palace and saw that it was neither too early nor too late. If you go to the banknote bureau, it will definitely be dark as soon as you come back. But if you don't go home directly, it will be a little early.
After thinking about it, Han Du skipped work and went home.
As soon as he returned home, Han Du saw Han Jingyun about to go out.
"Brother came back early today."
Han Du looked at Sister Jingyun and asked, "What are you going out for?"
Han Jingyun replied truthfully: "I haven't been out for too long, and I wanted to go out for some fresh air. The aunt in the kitchen happened to say that the food at home was gone, so I was going to buy some food on the way back."
After hearing this, Han Du thought that he had been in Ming Dynasty for so long and had never seen the city scene before. He couldn't help but feel a little moved, and said: "Wait a moment, I will change clothes and go with you. Oh, you are a girl It’s not safe for everyone to go out, what if they meet a traitor?”
Han Jingyun was about to refute his eldest brother, how could there be so many scoundrels in this world? Don’t you know that if you dare to molest a woman, you will be slapped twenty times by a high-ranking official?
But before she could say anything, she saw Han Du disappear in a flash. Even if Han Jingyun said it, Han Du wouldn't hear it, so he had to hold back what he said.
After Han Du changed his clothes, he went out with his sister and walked towards the West Market.
The Han family lives in the outer city. Those who live in the outer city are not as wealthy as those in the inner city. There are not as many details between the markets as there are in the inner city, but instead there is a bit more of a relaxed and free atmosphere.
Whether it is the inner city or the outer city, there are four cities in the southeast, northwest and northwest, which provide trading between the people.
