Li Qing hit Zhu Qizhen accurately.
Zhu Qizhen was furious, but he really didn't dare to refute. Those were his ancestors. If his ancestors didn't recognize them, he wouldn't be the emperor anymore.
"How can I have so much money?" Zhu Qizhen snorted, "I will first exchange the banknotes printed during the late emperor's time, and Taizu and his friends will discuss it later."
"Absolutely not!" Yu Qian said hurriedly: "Since the emperor has done something, he must practice it to the end. Otherwise, where will Taizu, Taizong, and Renzong be left?"
Zhu Qizhen shouted: "Spend it all, spend it all!
Don't leave even a penny behind. You can't survive this day, but it's enough! ! ! "
"...Your Majesty, please don't do this." Yu Qian said sarcastically.
Zhu Qizhen said angrily: "Do you know how much it will cost?
do you know? That's a treasure banknote printed by several dynasties!
Do you know the amount of it? "
He was really about to break his defense. He thought he was just dealing with treasure notes from the Zhengtong era, but he didn't expect that Li Qing was so reckless and wanted to exchange them all.
"Your Majesty, if you do this, future generations can rest easy. If you don't do it, it will be even harder for future generations." Li Qing said seriously, "Your Majesty, you don't want to leave a mess to your descendants for eternity. ?”
"No money! I have no money!!" Zhu Qizhen shouted.
Li Qing wiped the saliva from his face and said: "I definitely won't be able to get that much out at once, but we can divide it into batches. If it doesn't work in one year, it will work in two years. If it doesn't work in two years, it will work in five years. Five years... "
"I have to pay you back for the rest of your life, right?" Zhu Qizhen was furious.
Unfair, so unfair.
How much money did he print? Why should he pay it back alone?
Li Qing tried to reason, but Zhu Qizhen couldn't listen. He felt that he had been treated unfairly.
Helpless, Li Qing had no choice but to say: "Your Majesty, you cannot only focus on the present, let alone the gains and losses of the Zhengtong Dynasty. Take Taizong for example;
During Taizong's reign, let alone saving money, the treasury was almost cleaner than his face. In many cases, Taizong spent all the taxes before they reached the capital. He even spent next year's money this year.
But the national power of the Ming Dynasty is booming! "
Li Qing said seriously: "As for the Natong Canal, after the canal was dredged, water transportation has increased significantly, and the transportation cost has been reduced. How many industries have been developed invisibly?
Not only did it make Ming Dynasty more prosperous, but it also increased tax revenue. "
After a pause, he continued: "There is also the Northern Expedition. Yes, it cost a lot of money, but it also brought peace to the Ming Dynasty. In these years, whether it is Tatar or Oara, have they dared to invade the Ming Dynasty?
How much military expenditure has this virtually saved? "
Zhu Qizhen's expression softened slightly, and he said angrily: "I can't say much about Taizong's achievements, but..."
"Your Majesty, please listen to me first." Li Qing said flatteringly, "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, not much weaker than Taizong, but you are wise, can you guarantee that your children and grandchildren will be wise?
You have nothing to do with this matter, but you can leave it to the kings of future generations...it may not be perfect. "
"Your Majesty, I will benefit the Ming Dynasty forever. How good is this deal?" Li Qing stood talking without pain in his back. Anyway, it was not him who suffered.
"Your Majesty, the people will remember your goodness." Yu Qian praised, "The Emperor's benevolent governance and love for the people can be seen from heaven and earth, as can be seen from the sun and the moon. After thousands of years, the people will still remember your kindness..."
After all, he was born in the imperial examination, and Yu Qian's praise rhymes very well.
Finally, Zhu Qizhen compromised.
"The internal funds cannot be touched, otherwise there may be trouble later." Zhu Qizhen said reluctantly, "Go to the Ministry of Household Affairs with the money."
"Then your Majesty, you have to approve a note." Li Qing said.
Zhu Qizhen nodded with a cold face: "Ang, I'll write it for you."
After finishing writing, he handed it to Li Qing, "Is there anything else?"
"I excuse myself."
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In Qianqing Palace, Zhu Qizhen was very angry.
In the small courtyard, Li Qing and Yu Qian were drinking and chatting happily, laughing loudly.
…
Three days later, Li Qing finally designed the copper coin style. On the basis of the original, he added a little more protruding edge, and at the same time, there were twelve more vertical lines around it.
It may seem subtle, but it elevates the craftsmanship to several levels.
Household Department.
Li Qing threw the note on the table, "Wang Shangshu, the emperor has agreed. I want all the coppers obtained from Japan. In addition, I will be granted another one million taels of silver."
"Copper is easy to talk about, but silver..." Wang Zuo said with a smile, "The Ministry of Revenue has no money. Why don't I talk to the emperor and print more treasure banknotes?"
Li Qing decisively refused. The purpose of casting copper coins is to balance the treasure banknotes. If the treasure banknotes are printed again, what is the point of casting copper coins?
"I want money."
"I heard that Li Dujie came back from Jinling this time with one million taels of silver." Wang Zuo pretended to be confused, "When the money arrives at the household department, I will approve it for you immediately."
Li Qing said calmly: "The money can no longer go into the household department, it has gone into the internal funds."
"That's it!" Wang Zuo suddenly realized, "Then why don't Li Dou ask the emperor to approve the matter?" gòйЪ.ōΓg
"Have you ever heard of Wang Shangshu?"
"What words?"
Li Qing sneered and teased: "Why not eat minced meat?"
Damn it, if the little emperor is willing to approve money, why should I come to you?
Wang Zuo blushed and said sarcastically: "You know what happened to Li Du, Hubu is poor..."
"You just say whether you want to give it or not?" Li Qing's face darkened and he stepped forward. The strong sense of oppression made Wang Zuo step back, "I ask you again, do you want to give it or not?"
Wang Zuo's face turned pale, and Li Qing gave him a feeling of "If you dare to say no, I will chop you up immediately."
Thinking of that night, Wang Zuo couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
Li Qing's audacity and arrogance impressed him deeply and scared him to the core.
Not just him, after that night, Li Qing became a nightmare for a group of them, and their dreams were all about being chopped up by Li Qing.
"Here, I'll give it." Wang Zuo was frightened and tried to awaken Li Qing's gentleness, "What about that? If you have anything to say, we are all civil servants."
Li Qing regained his intimidating aura and said, "Then I will ask you, King Shangshu."
"No trouble, no trouble." Wang Zuo breathed a long sigh of relief and forced out a smile, "Li Du will just follow me as the matter arises."
…
In the following time, Li Qing took the little guy to stay at Baoyuan Bureau to supervise the casting of copper coins.
However, due to the improvement of technology, there has been no progress. Most of the copper coins cast are not up to standard, and the molds can only be improved over and over again.
After working hard for more than half a month, I finally made some progress.
Li Qing finally had some free time and took the little guy out to relax.
After getting along with each other these days, the little guy became more and more kind to him, but after all, he was still young and had been away from home for so long, so he began to miss his hometown.
"Godfather."
"Um?"
"My kid wants to go back." The little guy said timidly.
Li Qing smiled and said: "It's okay if you want to go back, why are you doing this?"
"The agreed time hasn't come yet, and the child broke his promise." He pursed his lips and said, "This is not good."
"It doesn't matter, godfather will take you back." Li Qing scratched the tip of his nose lovingly, "It doesn't matter."
Hearing what he said, the little guy was obviously relieved and asked happily: "When will the godfather return to Jinling to stay for a long time?"
"Well..." Li Qing thought for a while, "At least it will be the Chinese New Year, and I will give you a big red envelope then."
"Well, okay." Xiao Li Hong stretched out his short fingers, "Pull the hook."
"Hook."
…
"What? Asking for leave again?" Zhu Qizhen said, "Sir, let's just say, do you not want to do it anymore?"
"I think so!" Li Qing said, "But for such a child, I really don't feel at ease if I don't send him back."
"What are you worried about?" Zhu Qizhen said, "I will just ask the Jin Yiwei to send him back. As for you, do you want to send him back in person?"
Li Qing shook his head: "You don't have a son, you won't understand."
After saying that, he himself was stunned.
Are these words...a bit hurtful?
Sure enough, Zhu Qizhen went from stunned to furious, and his face turned red with anger in an instant.
"Presumptuous, presumptuous, Li Qing, you are so presumptuous...!"
Li Qing quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I know medical skills and can help you take a look."
"Go away! I'm not sick!!" Zhu Qizhen roared.
"I can help the queen take a look." Li Qing added, "The imperial doctor has been looking at it for so long, but he still can't figure out the reason. Maybe I can do it?"
"just you?"
"There's nothing to lose if you try." Li Qing smiled, "What if?"
Zhu Qizhen said suspiciously: "You shouldn't be deceiving me just to ask for leave, right?"
"How could the emperor think so?" Li Qing looked hurt.
Zhu Qizhen snorted: "I think so because your character is not good enough. If you are unable to do anything when the time comes, I can't do anything to you."
"You can deduct my salary." Li Qing said.
"I don't care about your salary."
"Then there will be no deductions." Li Qing was so happy, "Then I'm leaving."
"Two years of deduction. In addition, I will only give you ten days." Zhu Qizhen said, "This is the final concession. Is it up to you?"
"...Okay." Li Qing agreed.
Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen hesitated and said: "Sir, do you really know how to heal?"
He knew Li Qing's persistence on his salary. He dared to pledge his salary for two years, which gave him some hope.
Ordinary people are worried about passing on the family line, let alone an emperor.
He dreams of having a son.
