Shi Jinqing nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes."
The smile on Han Du's face spread like an epiphyllum. He turned to look at Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, I have an idea. It will not only greatly facilitate the transaction between them, but also allow the court to make a fortune."
"How do you say it?" Zhu Biao asked curiously. If other people said such things, Zhu Biao might not believe it. But since it was Han Du who said it, Zhu Biao naturally had no doubts at all.
"Set a bank here. When Westerners come to the Old Port to trade, they must first exchange the gold and silver they bring into treasure banknotes." Han Du said, looking sideways at Wang Yuanji, and continued: "The Governor's Office can order that gold and silver be banned in the entire Old Port. For silver, only treasure banknotes are allowed to be traded.”
Zhu Biao also had special research on banks. As soon as Han Du told him, he knew what Han Du wanted to do. It is indeed a very good idea to use banks to forcibly unify transaction currencies into treasure notes. As for Han Du's statement that the court could make money through this, Zhu Biao also knew what was going on. The value of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes was so great in Old Port, which formed a scissors difference with the value of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes in Old Port. Businessmen could make a fortune just by bringing the treasure banknotes to Old Port.
Once a bank was set up to exchange treasure banknotes, Ming Dynasty maritime merchants would no longer be able to rely on treasure banknotes to make money. All the benefits originally brought by the treasure money fell into the hands of the bank. This is equivalent to all the profits that originally belonged to some maritime merchants being taken away by the banks.
"What a good idea." Zhu Biao nodded in approval: "After I return to Beijing this time, I will report to my father and strive to set up a bank in the old port."
After the unified use of treasure banknotes in Old Port, transactions will become more convenient and smoother. There will be no losses for Shi Jinqing and Wang Yuanji, and they are naturally happy to see the results.
As for the order to ban gold and silver transactions, and all gold and silver transactions should be used in treasure currency, it is not a problem for the Governor's Office. Even businessmen would not object, because the treasure banknotes in Old Hong Kong are better than the low-quality gold and silver in the West, and are more recognized by everyone.
Setting up a bank and fully using treasure banknotes is just a small matter for Zhu Biao. Now that I have decided, I will wait until I return to Beijing to report to my father and see what my father wants.
Put the matter behind you for now.
"That's right. Along this journey, only Luzon Port can be compared with this place. It is worthy of being the famous twin pearls of Nanyang. Moreover, the feeling here is very different from Luzon." Zhu Biao sighed. Fan, under the introduction of Wang Yuanji and Shi Jinqing, walked towards the Governor's Mansion.
From Han Du's perspective, Luzon and Old Port are certainly different. Luzon is a resource-based port, providing the Ming Dynasty with food, spices, sugar, gold, silver, copper, and rubber that will be extremely important in the future. The Old Port is completely a trading port, where various goods from the East and the West meet, and people and customs merge here.
Arriving at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, Wang Yuanji quickly bowed to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, I have prepared a banquet in the mansion. Please come to the table."
Zhu Biao had been drifting on the sea for more than ten days and was already tired and sleepy. Seeing this, he was not polite. He turned around and smiled at Han Du and Tang Ding, and said, "Then let's take a seat."
The group walked into the Governor's Mansion and came to the inner hall.
Zhu Biao naturally sat in the upper position, while the two Marquises Han Du and Tang Ding sat on Zhu Biao's left and right. The next person sitting on the left was Wang Yuanji, and Shi Jinqing actually took the initiative to sit on the right.
Zhu Biao saw Shi Jinqing's actions and couldn't help but look at him and Wang Yuanji. He was very satisfied with the current situation.
As a native of Old Port, Shi Jinqing was one of the original four great families. It was almost impossible to say that Ming Dynasty could completely trust him. After all, this old port was also the territory of the Shi family before the Ming Dynasty arrived, and is now occupied by the Ming Dynasty. To say that the Shi family has no resentment at all and is completely loyal to the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid no one dares to guarantee that.
But judging from the current situation, Zhu Biao is still very satisfied. First of all, since Wang Yuanji was able to bypass Shi Jinqing and host the reception banquet at the Governor's Mansion, and Shi Jinqing came to the banquet with a normal expression. That at least shows that the deterrent power of the Governor's Mansion in Old Port is greater than that of his old port ambassador. Then when taking his seat, Shi Jinqing was able to take the initiative to let Wang Yuanji sit above him. This also shows that at least Shi Jinqing paid enough respect to the Governor's Mansion.
These two points are enough. It is impossible for anyone to be absolutely loyal.
When the food and wine were served, Zhu Biao was the person with the highest status. He held up the wine glass without hesitation and said, "Before that, I would like to congratulate Shi Aiqing first."
Shi Jinqing never expected that the prince would suddenly say such words. He quickly stood up from his chair in surprise, bowed and was about to speak.
But Zhu Biao waved to him, "Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Seeing this, Shi Jinqing had no choice but to sit down slowly. My heart was in turmoil, and I was constantly thinking about what happened that made His Highness so solemn. Is this good or bad for me?
Zhu Biao did not show off. After Shi Jinqing sat down, he said to him: "Shi Aiqing has been diligent in his work and loyal to the Ming Dynasty since he served as the ambassador of the old port. My father deeply loves you and loves the Ming Dynasty even though he is far away from abroad, and Having repeatedly made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, I decided to make Aiqing the uncle of Jugang. I specially ordered my son to come here to pardon Aiqing. Tomorrow is an auspicious time, and Shi Aiqing will prepare the incense case and prepare to receive the decree."
Uncle Feng? This was something Shi Jinqing had never dreamed of, and he had never imagined that one day the emperor would knight him.
"Your Majesty, Shi Jinqing, thank you for your kindness. Long live our Emperor..." Shi Jinqing plopped down, slipped off his chair and knelt on the ground, kneeling down towards Zhu Biao with all his body prostrated.
Zhu Biao smiled and stretched out his hand to help him slightly, and said: "Uncle Jugang is so generous, so I'd better wait until tomorrow when I receive the order."
"Your Majesty's kindness is so great that I am willing to die for the Ming Dynasty even if I die!" After saying this, Shi Jinqing bowed several times more and did not get up until the etiquette was fulfilled.
Although Shi Jinqing's eyes were red when he stood up, his energy and energy changed drastically as soon as he knelt down together. Originally, Shi Jinqing was always cautious when facing Zhu Biao, Han Du and others. Because although he was also from the Central Plains due to his ancestry, he was reluctantly recognized by the Ming Dynasty and became the ambassador of the old port. But after all, he succumbed to the power of the Ming Dynasty's navy, and there was always an invisible barrier between him and the Ming Dynasty.
But now, this time the barrier is gone. He was named Uncle Palembang by the emperor, and he truly became a great nobleman of the Ming Dynasty. From now on, no one can say that he is not from the Ming Dynasty. The Shi family, whether old or young, male or female, can now set foot on the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Even if he settles down in the capital from now on, it is a matter of course.
Han Du did not expect that Lao Zhu would be so generous and would directly send him to Qing to be the uncle. Don't talk about merit or lack of merit. People who made greater contributions than Shi Jinqing in the Ming Dynasty are everywhere, at least they can be found. But why didn't Lao Zhu confer them the title of uncle?
Lao Zhu was the founding emperor, and the titles he was granted, whether earl or marquis, were hereditary and non-replaceable founding titles. The reason why Lao Zhu Fengjue is extremely cautious is here.
But what surprised Han Du was that Lao Zhu sealed Shi Jinqing. Han Du lowered his eyes, and the thoughts in his mind were spinning like lightning. He quickly guessed Lao Zhu's intention and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "What Lao Zhu was thinking was unexpected. I'm afraid no one would have thought that in order to win over the Shi family, Lao Zhu would directly move Shi into the Qing Dynasty and become his uncle. "
At the same time, Han Du secretly glanced at Zhu Biao. In the past, Zhu Biao gave Han Du the impression of being kind and generous, and full of gentlemanly demeanor, making people unable to help but trust and be close to him.
But Zhu Biao's behavior just now made Han Du see another side of him.
Han Du knew better than anyone why Zhu Biao went to sea. However, it was clear that Zhu Biao came by the way to grant Shi Jinqing the title of uncle, but he wanted to pretend that he came specifically to pardon him.
Don't look at this same sentence, just changed the way it is said. But just such a small change makes the meaning completely different.
If Zhu Biao had said that he was just dropping by to pardon Shi Jinqing, he would have received Shi Jinqing's gratitude, but it would not have been that profound.
But Zhu Biao said that he came to Jiugang specifically to pardon Shi Jinqing, which meant something completely different. The crown prince of the Ming Dynasty was the crown prince of the country. In order to pardon him and grant him the title of Shi Jinqing, he risked his fortune and traveled thousands of miles to pardon him. Shi Jinqing owed him a lot of this kindness.
Shi Jinqing had received such great kindness from the prince. If he could not be so heartless for Zhu Biao, he would be poked in the back and stabbed to death by the world.
Zhu Biao didn't pay anything from the beginning to the end. He just changed one sentence and easily conquered a pair of earls who were devoted to him. This political skill made even Han Du look at him.
Thinking of this, Han Du picked up the wine glass and gestured to Shi Jinqing: "Uncle Jugang, congratulations!"
Tang Ding and Wang Yuanji also came to their senses and congratulated Shi Jinqing together.
Shi Jinqing was inexplicably excited, and his face was rosy with excitement.
Seeing that Shi Jinqing was at a loss, Zhu Biao opened his mouth to help him out, "Come, let's drink to Mr. Palembang."
"I am flattered, I am flattered... Your Highness is so kind, I will die ten thousand times in return!" Shi Jinqing held the wine glass in both hands, bent to the limit towards Zhu Biao, and bowed three times in succession. Then, he turned around and bowed to Han Du and others.
Several people raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. With such a happy beginning, the banquet entered a lively stage in an instant.
But among the few people, Wang Yuanji felt a little uncomfortable. Originally, Shi Jinqing was the envoy of the old port, and he was the governor of the old port. Although he was on the same level as Shi Jinqing in terms of official position. But he held the military and political power of Old Hong Kong, which was slightly higher than Shi Jinqing.
But now that Shi Jinqing has become an uncle, he is completely inferior to him.
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