This Ming Dynasty was unequal, Zhu Yixi had already expected it.
But when he heard this number suddenly, he was really shocked.
Two thousand dollars, according to the official exchange rate, is only two taels of silver.
But in the Jiangnan area, copper was expensive and silver was cheap. Four to five hundred coins could be exchanged for one tael. The real purchasing power was only four taels of silver.
"Hahaha, sir, don't be surprised. If it weren't for this monthly money, how could these women show up in public?"
The businessman smiled. The man in front of him was indeed a bumpkin, and a bumpkin from out of town.
As he spoke, he couldn't help but introduce: "In Nanjing, ordinary workers can earn about thirty or fifty cash per day. Two thousand cash is not too high for a weaver."
"I'm afraid you don't know. In the south, fields are being converted into mulberry fields, and food prices are high."
"I gained some knowledge."
Zhu Yixi cupped her hands and chatted for a while before leaving.
The development of the commodity economy has resulted in an extremely abundant supply of materials on the market and has also changed the way of production.
Large factories and small family workshops coexisted and even supported each other, gradually overwhelming the government-run manufacturing bureaus.
You must know that from the early Ming Dynasty, the official manufacturing bureau has been prevalent in the world, until it withered in the middle and late periods. Even the palace mostly purchased it from the private sector.
But this kind of capital development, which has absorbed official nutrition from the beginning, is not normal at its core.
Their rise depends on the support of local gentry, and they are also exclusive to others.
More importantly, this prosperous market relies mostly on maritime trade.
And those who owned sea ships were gentry.
Once the Qing Dynasty implemented a maritime ban, this large-scale collective production would inevitably be destroyed, and small workshops would dominate.
Ming's capital was lame from the beginning and would never last long.
With so many thoughts on his mind, Zhu Yixi had mixed feelings for a while.
However, in the end, he figured out one thing - the pay of the Ming army was a bit low.
In this troubled world, the military is the foundation of a life, and eight hundred dollars a month is no longer enough at this time.
"Money is the basis for ensuring loyalty."
In this society where people's hearts are declining, Zhu Yixi is filled with emotions.
Under the strict feudal ethics, isn't it just because of money that allows girls to leave home?
By this time, he had lost interest and returned directly to the palace.
He had only left the palace for three hours.
Just halfway through washing, a eunuch came in a hurry and reported:
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has informed us that a group of North Korean maritime merchants claim that they are envoys of the King of Korea and are here to seek an audience with Your Majesty."
"North Korea?"
Zhu Yixi changed into a bright yellow robe, pulled up her sleeves, and said slightly surprised: "I have only been on the throne for more than twenty days, and the Koreans already know about it?"
He said cautiously: "How about the inspection by the Ministry of Rites? Don't make a joke."
In order to maintain the Ming Dynasty's tribute system and the stability of the East, the imperial court has always implemented a tributary policy of heavy reciprocity and low reciprocity.
For example, the market price of Japanese waist knives is at most three guan each, but the price for Japan in the Ming Dynasty was ten guan each.
In addition to giving money according to price, the Ming Dynasty also gave "return gifts", usually exquisite silk and porcelain. At the same time, the envoys were provided with delicious food and drinks during their trip to my country, and all the food, drinks and expenses were paid for by the Ming Dynasty.
As a result, many maritime merchants saw the profits and pretended to be unknown countries to pay tribute.
It is normal for Zhu Yixi to be suspicious of North Korean envoys.
Firstly, the time to become emperor was too short, and secondly, this group of people were reformed by maritime merchants, so he could not doubt it.
"The Ministry of Rites conducted a long investigation and confirmed that he was an envoy from North Korea."
The eunuch said softly.
"Then let's meet!"
Zhu Yixi's expression changed and she said tiredly.
In the Ministry of Etiquette, the young man kept talking about the etiquette of the audience, not daring to miss a single detail.
Several men wearing North Korean official robes listened attentively without any boredom.
The official robes of North Korea are almost the same as those of the Ming Dynasty. The biggest change is the official hat. The black gauze official hat gradually separated from the Ming Dynasty, and the gauze hat gradually became taller.
Faced with this situation, several officials from the Ministry of Rites wanted to scold them, but they thought it was normal for them to have some special characteristics since they were from a foreign country.
As long as you don't wear your hair on the left side, that's fine.
I don’t know how long it took, but the North Korean envoy was so hungry that his chest pressed against his back, and then a eunuch came in a hurry:
"His Majesty announced to the North Korean envoy."
"The foreign minister obeys the order!"
The leading man was instantly surprised and hurriedly bowed down.
Immediately, several people walked away quickly.
On the road, several people looked intently, walked quickly but not randomly, and were reasonable and orderly, making the eunuchs on the side nod.
After walking around, several people arrived at the Imperial Study Room, where the emperor was waiting leisurely and eating pastries.
"Your Majesty, the North Korean envoy is here!"
"come in!"
Putting down the pastry, Zhu Yixi wiped her mouth and said calmly.
Immediately, several Koreans in gray and black official robes walked in. Before they could see their faces clearly, they heard three respectful sounds:
"The foreign ministers of North Korea meet with His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
The three of them knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get flat!"
The emperor waved his hand and asked them to get up.
Only then did he finally see the three of them clearly.
The appearance is the same as that of the Han people, and the official robes are similar. Only the official hat is different. The veil is bulging, just like a chef's hat, which looks very weird.
"Didn't the King of Korea surrender to Jiannu? Why did he send you here?"
The emperor asked softly, but his words were sarcastic.
His eyes focused on the faces of the three people, wanting to know their reactions.
Hearing this, the leading man immediately burst into tears and cried in more standard Mandarin than the emperor:
"Your Majesty, the slaves are so barbaric that they are beyond the power of the small country of Korea. They have no choice but to compromise."
The North Korean envoy's eyes were red and his voice sounded extremely aggrieved:
"Since the false surrender, everyone in Korea has been ashamed, and my king hates it deeply.
Especially after hearing about the incident in Beijing, the whole country mourned. The Chongzhen reign name has been used to this day, and the title of Jiannu will never be recognized. "
"Okay, I understand your situation."
Zhu Yixi waved his hand, of course he knew that North Korea could not defeat the Manchu Qing Dynasty, especially after the Imjin Japanese Rebellion, half of North Korea's population disappeared, and it did not recover until the end of the Qing Dynasty.
To count on them, it is more practical to dream.
"Your Majesty is wise!" The envoy stopped crying and kowtowed: "Although our country is in Cao Ying, our heart is with Han."
"Then why did the King of Korea send you here? Aren't you afraid that the Manchus would find out and invade again?"
Zhu Yixi asked with interest.
"Although the Manchus were brutal, they could not stop North Korea's desire to move toward the Ming Dynasty."
After saying something high-sounding, the envoy continued: "When His Majesty captured Nanjing, my Lord couldn't help but be happy and sent us to congratulate him."
"Firstly, we are thinking about resisting the slave establishment together, and secondly, we are thinking about business friendship and jointly building a channel."
"It's just that now North Korea is weak and the people are poor, so we can only be involved secretly."
7017k
