Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang speaking like this.
Zhu Biao had no choice but to confess: "Father, my son has actually mentioned this matter in private."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "What does the fourth guy say?"
Zhu Biao said: "The fourth child said that these things that benefited the Ming Dynasty must be submitted to the court, but the salt-making method is attributed to Li Xiao, which can be regarded as a great contribution. I want to seek a title for Li Xiao."
"hehe."
Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard and laughed, thinking that it was in line with the temper of the fourth child.
He said angrily: "I will definitely reward you for things like this that can benefit all people, so why bother mentioning them?"
"It seems that he also values Li Xiao very much."
Zhu Yuanzhang changed his mind and said: "However, the fourth child should know that we have issued an order that no knighthood will be granted except for military merit."
Zhu Biao thought for a while and suggested: "This salt-making method will indeed benefit all people and change the salt usage in the entire Ming Dynasty. It would be better to grant a title with an empty title, which would be more reassuring."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for a while and felt that it was okay. He said: "Since there is such a wonderful method that benefits all people and can also increase the revenue of the imperial treasury, even a reward of a title is reasonable."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and then asked: "Where is Li Xiao from?"
Zhu Biao said: "He is from Wanping County, Beiping Prefecture."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "How about being granted the title of Wanping Man for life?"
Lifelong means that it cannot be inherited.
As for baron, no one has this title at this stage in the Ming Dynasty.
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty by Hongwu, there have been no great titles.
It is difficult for civil servants to obtain military honors, so it is difficult for them to be knighted.
Therefore, no one has been granted the title of viscount or baron for a long time.
The treatment of a count is already very low, let alone a baron.
The Duke only has 4,000 shi, and the sincere uncle Liu Bowen only has 600 shi.
Further down, food and salary are pitiful.
It's almost just a name.
Zhu Biao cupped his hands and said, "My child thinks it's okay. If there are further achievements in the future, it won't be too late to mention it again."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Okay, you will prepare an imperial edict for this matter, and on the day of Li Xiao's wedding, he will be rewarded with the title together with my reward."
Zhu Biao continued: "The fourth child also mentioned it."
Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to listen, "If there is anything else, you can take care of it yourself. You don't need to mention it to me."
"Yes, Father." Zhu Biao held his hand.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then asked: "By the way, has the matter of increasing officials' salaries been agreed upon?"
Zhu Yuanzhang hated corrupt officials the most. He found that there were countless corrupt officials in the world who could be killed, and corruption was banned again and again.
You can often hear from Jin Yiwei that some officials are corrupt.
Therefore, he believed that the official salary was too low. After discussing this with Zhu Biao a few days ago, he decided to increase the official salary to reduce official corruption.
Zhu Biao said: "Father, my son has agreed with the officials to re-establish the salary system."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Tell me and listen."
Zhu Biaohui reported: "The first grade, one thousand and forty-four stones. The first grade, 888 stones. The second grade, 732 stones. The second grade."
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he worriedly said: "This salary has been increased a lot, and the financial pressure on the national treasury has become greater."
"Father, I have already thought about this matter."
Zhu Biao said: "This extra part should be replaced with treasure banknotes. Taking this opportunity, we will promote treasure banknotes again. Officials will take the lead and the people will follow. Gradually it is forbidden to use copper coins and replace them with treasure banknotes."
Zhu Yuanzhang tried to vigorously promote Baobao in the fifth year of Hongwu and the eighteenth year of Hongwu, but both ended in failure and the people did not recognize it.
He worried: "Will it work this time?"
Zhu Biao said: "Haier has learned the lessons from the previous two times, which was caused by the excessive issuance of treasure banknotes and their continuous depreciation. This time, Ha'er plans to only use treasure banknotes to replace the salaries of officials across the country, and will not print more. We will plan for it slowly. "
"Well, not bad, you can say it according to the standard."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "This copper coin is too scrap iron and is inconvenient to circulate. If the treasure banknote can be promoted, it will be of great benefit to the country and the people."
After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang added: "Officials can be encouraged to exchange money for treasure banknotes and use the vassal kings from various places to take the lead in the exchange."
"My father's proposal is a great one."
Zhu Biao praised: "My child didn't expect this."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "I'm afraid it's not that you didn't think of it, but it's just that it's hard for you to speak up. It won't be difficult for you to pass it on through my oral instructions."
"Thank you, Father!" Zhu Biao said happily.
"Father, if there is nothing else to do, I will leave first."
Just as Zhu Biao was about to leave, Zhu Yuanzhang waved again.
"Father, what else can I do?"
"Biao'er, you don't look too good lately, so don't work too hard. Remember to ask the imperial doctor to take care of you."
Zhu Yuanzhang said worriedly.
Because at this time, Zhu Biao did appear to be in poor spirits and a little haggard.
"The child is fine, it's just that he went to bed a little late. The imperial doctor also looked at it and said it's nothing serious and he needs to rest." Zhu Biao said.
"Well, if I ask you to rest, you can rest. If you are too busy,"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen, then looked at Zhu Biao and said, "You can let Yunwen stay by your side and share some of the burden for you."
After hearing this, Zhu Yunwen was calm, but he was overjoyed in his heart.
It seems that during this period of time, I have deeply pleased my imperial grandfather!
"Yes, Father."
Zhu Biao cupped his hands and retreated.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen: "Yunwen, your father is not in good health. You should pay more attention to him on weekdays."
Zhu Yunwen cupped his hands and said, "My grandson, please obey."
Peiping, Prince Yan's Mansion.
The warm sun is shining and the breeze is pleasant.
Weather like spring is the best time to go out and exercise.
The lush green grass in Prince Yan's Mansion is so eye-catching.
There are white lines drawn on the lawn, giving it a square shape. There are two gates made of wood at the east and west ends, and behind the gates there is a net made of rope, similar to a fishing net.
A group of people are divided into two teams, each wearing different colors of clothing, chasing a ball on the grass.
Both sides are sweating on the grass, both trying to kick the ball into the other side's goal.
If you look carefully, you will find that they are playing a sport that was played in later generations, football.
This method of playing football was naturally invented by Li Xiao!
Ever since he bought a football from the points mall, he organized a football team and led Zhu Gaoxu and the personal guards in the mansion to play happily.
He thought about how this sport would be popularized starting from the Ming Dynasty.
Are you still afraid that Chinese football will not be able to play outside of Asia?
Li Xiao decided to save the country and popularize football, starting from the Ming Dynasty!
At this time, Li Xiao acted as a forward, and the center dribbled the ball to Li Xiao. Li Xiao immediately jumped up and hit an upside-down golden hook. The football shot away and hit the goal!
There was a burst of applause immediately from the audience.
As the referee, Ma He announced loudly:
"Team Li Xiao scored another point, the score was 5:4, and they won again!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Zhu Gaoxu, the captain of the other team, collapsed to the ground like a deflated ball.
Damn it, you lost again, why do you keep losing?
Li Xiao, who was the captain of the school football team in his previous life, looked at Zhu Gaoxu and smiled.
You little boy, you can't play with me.
I have forwards, defenders, midfielders, and tactics.
Why are you playing with me?
"Xiaolang, you must be tired. Please drink some water."
At the end of the game, Ningyun served tea to Li Xiao.
"Mrs. Xie, how about my last strike just now, hanging the golden hook upside down?"
Zhu Ningyun smiled brightly, "Look at how proud you are."
"hey-hey."
Li Xiao chuckled and touched Zhu Ningyun's little hand while taking the tea.
Zhu Ningyun picked up the sweat towel and patiently wiped Li Xiao's sweat.
"Madam is so kind to me!"
【Ding! Your beloved brings you tea, and you and I are in a loving relationship. Earn sweet points: 30 points. Trigger 50 times critical hit and get sweet points: 1500 points. 】
[Current points: 368,700 points. 】
(End of chapter)
