The calligraphy of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty?
When Zhan Hui and others saw the stamps held in the hands of the emperor's grandson, they couldn't change their minds for a while.
But Zhu Yuanzhang on the side couldn't help laughing after hearing Zhu Yunxi's idea, and then stared at him helplessly.
"You kid, you asked us to write the name of Bing Yujang for you earlier. But now that you've tasted the sweetness, you want us to write these stamps for you now?"
The old emperor probably agreed with the emperor's grandson's suggestion in his heart.
Zhan Hui, who is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and is also in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, immediately said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Emperor's grandson is quick-thinking and has a good way of collecting money for the court. If you don't compete for profits with the people, but make money for the court, you can make more money." The people of the world look up to His Majesty's calligraphy, this is a great kindness."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at his Minister of Etiquette and hummed: "You are the best at flattering me."
Zhan Hui smiled awkwardly, hadn't he already been flattered?
Zhu Yunxi looked at Zhan Hui and others with a reserved expression, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not just grandpa's calligraphy. You all came from the imperial family, and each of your calligraphy has its own style and charm. I heard that several ministers are proficient in painting.
If the imperial court implements the stamp system, I think that except for grandpa’s calligraphy. Naturally, I would also like to ask all of you to help me with this matter, add more pens and ink, and express my paintings more vividly, so that the literary talents of your ministers and ministers can be displayed in front of the world. "
Oh young!
Awesome!
This is a great thing to do with Rong Youyan and to appear in front of the world together with His Majesty's calligraphy.
For a time, Zhan Hui and others became excited after considering the risks and benefits of the post station's restructuring.
The risk is almost zero, and the imperial court is open to the public, but their writing style, calligraphy and painting can be put together with His Majesty. There are countless scholars in the world who have studied hard for decades. I wonder how many people can win such an honor.
This is a more honorable and prestigious thing than the emperor giving them generous rewards.
Zhan Hui, Zhao Mian, Ru Yu and others immediately bowed and handed over their hands.
"The emperor's grandson is kind and wise, but my clumsy writing and simple ink can be appreciated by the emperor's grandson. I am frightened, so I thank you."
The prince, who was basking in the sun beside him, finally had a smile on his lips and nodded silently.
Then, he calmed down and focused on the book in his hand again.
Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes in displeasure and said with a groan: "Normally, whenever you get compliments, you always refuse them. Now this guy just wants you to work for him, but everyone has started to thank you."
Even Zhao Mian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who is usually good at calculations, raised his hands with joy and said: "Your Majesty, I am so appreciated by the emperor's grandson that my clumsy pen can be put together with your majesty's calligraphy and circulate among the people of the world. During this period, I have read these decades of sage articles as if they have not been in vain. This is the greatest pursuit and glory of our sage disciples in our lives."
Zhan Hui and others nodded repeatedly at the side. No matter how they used to compete with each other in the court, Zhao Mian's explanation at this moment was what they were thinking.
What is the purpose of reading?
Naturally, it is for the purpose of becoming an official, for the sake of establishing a good government for the world, or for being a minister.
But more importantly, for the sake of his posthumous reputation, he can one day become a sage respected by scholars all over the world.
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled. This group of scholars is always like this, paying special attention to the invisible and intangible reputation.
He just wanted to allow the imperial court to open up money, and he had no intention of reacting to this.
Instead, he turned to look at his good grandson.
Zhu Yuanzhang said with curiosity and curiosity: "My dear grandson, if you come up with the restructuring of the inn, since these people don't object, then we will agree to it."
Just when Zhu Yunxi was about to stand up to thank him, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and pushed him down.
Then, Zhu Yuanzhang began to ask: "My dear grandson, how much do you plan to price these stamps and these residence and deposit certificates?"
Zhu Yunxi nodded, he already had a plan in mind, and explained: "The court must confirm the size of each post station in advance for the accommodation and deposit of tickets. The accommodation must be divided into three, six, and nine grades, and the warehouse storage must also be determined. The area below. Since it is a benevolent government run by the imperial court, the price is naturally lower than the ordinary price. This is considered a benevolent government."
Zhu Yuanzhang agreed with satisfaction: "That's what it means. The imperial court does not want to compete with the people for profit. If it can facilitate the merchants and people of the Ming Dynasty, it doesn't matter if they make less. It's better than nothing."
Until now, without seeing with his own eyes what kind of benefits Zhu Yunxi's postal reform of the post station will bring, Zhu Yuanzhang still only thinks that this is his good grandson who wants to raise money for his Longevity Festival.
This is not because of his lack of ability and vision.
It was because of the limitations of this era that Zhu Yuanzhang was unable to realize the potential energy that the station could bring.
He then said, "Then how do you plan to price these stamps?"
Zhu Yunxi replied again: "My grandson thinks that ordinary stamps that are convenient for people to send letters can be sold for five yuan. As for grandpa's limited edition calligraphy treasures and the calligraphy paintings of your ministers, my grandson thinks they should be priced higher."
As he spoke, Zhu Yunxi pondered: "My grandson thinks that one hundred taels for grandpa's calligraphy stamps is not too small! As for the stamps of your servants, depending on your rank and production quantity, the price ranges from ten taels to fifty taels." Wait, it’s probably okay.”
One hundred taels can only buy such a small stamp?
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of surprise, and he suddenly doubted whether his calligraphy could be sold for such a high price.
Even Zhan Hui and others hesitated.
"Emperor Grandson, the price is so high, do those merchants and gentry really know how to buy it?"
Zhu Yunxi nodded: "It has been twenty-four years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The people have gradually become richer, and the families of merchants and gentry have quite a lot of money and food. However, the calligraphy stamps of Grandpa and you are not produced in many quantities, and they are not produced frequently, but only for the New Year. Or they can be made and sold on special days.”
"With my grandfather's holy name and the virtuous names of all my ministers and ministers, I am afraid that the court will face the problem not of not being able to sell, but of too many people buying..."
Speaking of this, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but think that he had seen countless commemorative tickets and coins, and he went to the prescribed places to buy them, but he could not buy them once.
You can know how enthusiastic the people of the Central Plains are about this kind of thing with speciality, commemorative value and collection value.
That's the emperor's calligraphy treasure! There are also paintings written by the masters of Chaozhongdo Hall here!
This is something that ordinary people can come into contact with on a daily basis.
Zhu Yunxi even wondered whether those people who bought the old man's calligraphy treasures would enshrine them once he started selling them in the future.
He even thought that if the postal reform of the post station was completely and firmly established, a corresponding set of commemorative stamps would be developed for each new minister who took office in the future.
Maybe by then, these elders in the court will not compete with each other on how many rewards they have received or whether they have been promoted in official positions, but on who has sold more stamps and whose price is higher.
Not to mention, the Ming Dynasty is now engaged in continuous conquests, and every time there is a victory or triumph, the court can also issue commemorative stamps.
This is all money!
Just need to install nuclear power!
Zhan Hui and others recalled Zhu Yunxi's explanation and couldn't help but think about it.
These people like me are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty. Normally, the people below can't find a way to curry favor with them. Now that they have their calligraphy and painting stamps for sale, I am afraid that as the emperor Taisun said, as soon as they are released, , will be robbed wildly.
Zhu Yuanzhang took the final note: "We agree to this matter. You can take the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of Rites to handle this matter."
have to.
The old man must still have the same attitude that whoever raises the issue will resolve it.
I still have to deal with the Longevity Festival at the moment, and now I am taking on the responsibility of reorganizing the inn and promoting stamps.
Zhu Yunxi grumbled in his heart and stood up to accept the order and thank him.
Then he turned back and looked around, and finally looked at Jie Jin, the Hanlin bachelor who was already looking panicked.
When Xie Jin shouted something bad in his heart.
Zhu Yunxi had already opened his mouth and said: "Xie Xie, since you are from the Imperial Academy, this matter will be left to you. If you want to get the paintings and calligraphy treasures of grandpa and the ministers in the court in the next two days, take the Imperial Academy with you." The hospital and the Ministry of Etiquette, hurry up and get things done."
They were all the future cabinet team. Zhu Yunxi swore that he made this decision because he wanted to train Xie Jin and them in advance and put more burdens on them.
Xie Jin, who had a bad intuition but was finally suppressed by the incident, lowered his head and smiled bitterly, then raised his head and cupped his hands and said, "I accept your order."
On the side, Xia Yuanji, the head of the Department of Household Purposes and Officials, who had been busy these days, was hiding aside and couldn't help but snicker.
I asked you Jie Jin to brag about being a member of the Hanlin Academy all day long, and he only had to study books and history every day.
The Emperor's Longevity Festival is coming soon. If you can't do this, I'll have your head chopped off by the Emperor's grandson!
Xie Jin had no idea how his best friend was slandering him in his heart, and his eyes suddenly locked on Xia Yuanji, who was having fun at the side.
Xia Yuanji's heart skipped a beat, thinking that his thoughts were known to the other party, so he quickly calmed his expression and whispered: "What do you want to do, Mr. Gentleman?"
Xie Jin smiled: "The emperor's grandson left this matter to us, but I remember that the emperor's grandson left it to Brother Wei Zhe last time to handle the matter of the inn. I'd like to ask Brother Wei Zhe for your hard work these days. Please give us the details of the post stations in Zhili as soon as possible."
"..." Xia Yuanji, who was secretly happy at first, suddenly showed bitterness on his face.
How come in the end, he was still involved in this matter, and he actually forgot about it!
And on the other end.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the prototype of the stamps brought by Zhu Yunxi with joy.
He didn't realize at all that he was still despising Zhan Hui and others' emphasis on reputation. At this time, he was already thinking that his calligraphy would one day enter thousands of households in the Ming Dynasty.
After just thinking about it, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said: "My dear grandson, if this post station is restructured and the stamp sales become prosperous, it will definitely occupy the original responsibilities of the post station in the court. By then, the post station will be filled with ordinary people. Merchants, if they encounter the submission of war military reports, I'm afraid there will still be chaos."
Zhu Yunxi changed his mind and immediately said without thinking: "Increase the manpower at the station over there!"
"Increase manpower at the station?"
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately frowned: "In this case, wouldn't it just increase the cost of the station?"
