"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back..."
Zhu Jianshen was in a good mood and laughed heartily: "How are your days in the field?"
"Fortunately, very fulfilling." Li Qing smiled and nodded.
"Well... the morning court will be over soon. Don't leave in a hurry. Let's have a drink together." Zhu Jianshen made no secret of his reliance on Li Qing.
Fengtian Palace, the most sacred place in the arena of power, has become a place where the monarch and his ministers chat about everyday things.
But no one in the civil or military dynasty jumped out to say anything.
Li Qing was annoying, but he also made great contributions. There was too much evidence to prove it, and they couldn't speak out of conscience, and they didn't dare to provoke this evil star.
The patience is over, after all... Li Qing is already this old, and he won't be around much longer. There is no need to fight with him... with himself at this juncture.
The two chatted for a while, until Li Qing reminded Zhu Jianshen that this was a court meeting, and then he entered the process.
…
After the morning court, the emperor and his ministers left the Fengtian Palace and walked towards the Qianqing Palace.
"The emperor has established the Western Police Factory again, right?"
"You already know this, and you are quite well-informed." Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile and said, "Since sir is unwilling to be lonely, you might as well continue to shine for the Ming Dynasty."
Li Qing gave him a roll of his eyes and hummed, "You are quite good at business."
"Hey? How can this be a business?" Zhu Jianshen pretended to be dissatisfied, "I want to create the glory of the Ming Dynasty with you. Sir, obviously you still have the energy to spare, and you will leave your name in history..."
"With my current achievements, it seems like I can leave a name in history, right?" Li Qing joked.
"That's true." Zhu Jianshen smiled sarcastically, "However, if you stay in the court, you will be more colorful."
"You know, I don't value this." Li Qing waved his hand, "Let's talk about the West Jishi Factory!"
Zhu Jianshen looked a little disappointed and nodded: "I set up the West Police Factory out of necessity. A case happened in the palace a few days ago..."
When he came to Qianqing Palace, Li Qing also understood what happened, understood that there was a reason for everything, and the dissatisfaction in his heart was relieved a lot.
"There is nothing wrong with setting up another factory if the matter is urgent, but... this is not a proper method after all." Li Qing sighed, "If there is a problem with the west factory in the future, will you also set up a southern police factory? , or Bei Jishi Factory?"
"That won't happen." Zhu Jianshen shook his head and explained by citing Li Dongyang's previous remarks.
Li Qing couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Then have you ever thought about the dangers of redundant factory guards?"
"this……"
"The greatest truth is simplicity." Li Qing said, "No matter everything, the simpler, the better. When Taizu only had one royal guard, shouldn't we still do things as usual?"
Li Qing sighed: "You realize the harm of bloated bureaucracy, but don't you realize the harm of bloated factory guards?"
Zhu Jianshen was a little unhappy: "My safety has been threatened, how can I care about that?"
"I'm not asking you to disband now. Just disband after the work is done." Li Qing said, "It's not a good thing if eunuchs have too much power. There are examples in the Han and Tang Dynasties."
After taking a breath, he added: "It is true that the power of the eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty is far less than that of the Han and Tang Dynasties, but if you continue to support them vigorously, how dare you guarantee that the eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty in the future will not reach that level?"
Zhu Jianshen was silent.
After a long while, he nodded and said: "Before my destiny comes, I will handle it properly and not leave any hidden dangers to my successors."
"This is the best." Li Qing nodded.
Zhu Jianshen listened to the advice and inherited the excellent political genes of his ancestors, even surpassing his predecessors.
This is also the emperor that Li Qing is very optimistic about, feels reassured about, and has peace of mind about.
Even if he let it go, Li Qing still felt that Zhu Jianshen would do a good job. After so many years, he knew exactly what kind of person Zhu Jianshen was.
This is a free-range emperor!
Fine wine and delicacies were served, and the monarch and his ministers chatted while eating...
"Japan will undergo major changes in the future, and the Ming Dynasty can increase its trade efforts." Li Qing put down his wine glass and said.
Zhu Jianshen brought up the jade pot and poured it, and asked in surprise: "How do you know this, sir?"
Li Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I am in Japan."
"ah?"
"The current power of the Kunurocho shogunate in Japan is weak, and the famous generals from all over the country are active in thinking. There are many examples of subordinates overcoming superiors..."
Li Qing briefly talked about the current situation in Japan and then said:
"The Ming Dynasty flourished for hundreds of years, with prosperity brought by the opening of the sea and a booming population brought by the introduction of new crops. However, this upward development trend will one day slow down, stagnate, or even reverse."
"This cannot be stopped by human power. Even if the successors of the Ming Dynasty are all wise, it still cannot be changed." Li Qing sighed, "The population of the Ming Dynasty is now the largest in history, and it continues to grow. This is a good thing and a bad thing. Because the resources will eventually reach a day when there are not enough resources..."
Zhu Jianshen pondered: "So, we need to learn from other places?"
"Yes, this is the only way." Li Qing took a sip of wine and continued, "The reason why I chose Japan is that it has political soil there, and it is rich in mineral resources, especially silver. This is very important to me. For Ming Dynasty, it is too important, money is always the best driving force to mobilize the people."
"Don't you still have treasure notes?"
"It's different." Li Qing said flatly: "Bao banknotes are highly replicable, which means that their identity is not as strong as that of gold and silver. Moreover, Bao banknotes have already experienced a credit crisis. Once large-scale printing of banknotes occurs, the public will definitely not accept it. This has been verified before.”
Li Qingdao: "But gold and silver are different. The proliferation of treasure banknotes will cause people to switch to gold and silver transactions. However, the proliferation of gold and silver will not only cause an increase in commodity prices, but will not cause a currency crisis;
Firstly, the non-replicable nature of gold and silver will not cause resistance among the people. Secondly, the people cannot find a better currency other than gold and silver. "
Zhu Jian was deep in thought.
People in Lao Zhu's family are generally not very good at economics.
Li Qing had no choice but to put it another way: "Do you think which official would prefer the imperial court to distribute salary with a large amount of printed treasure banknotes, or to distribute salary with a large amount of silver?"
"That must be real money!" Zhu Jianshen said without thinking.
When Li Qing said this, he also felt that for the same money, the recognition of gold and silver was easier for people to accept than banknotes.
After all...the essence of treasure banknotes is paper, while gold and silver are precious metals.
After thinking about this, Zhu Jianshen admired Li Qing's foresight and was touched by Li Qing's dedication.
It turns out that Li Qing did not enjoy life, but started a new round of struggle, a more difficult struggle.
He was already in his sixties... Zhu Jian sighed deeply, his eyes a little moist.
"Sir, please stop running around, I will let others..."
"No." Li Qing interrupted him, "Japan is nominally a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial court's interference in its internal affairs will cause serious panic in other vassal states. This is absolutely undesirable."
Zhu Jianshen sighed: "But your body and bones... Well, I am afraid that you will die in a foreign country and will not be able to return to your roots."
Li Qing's contribution to the Ming Dynasty was so great that Zhu Jianshen did not want to let him down.
"I'm very happy that you have such a heart." Li Qing said with a smile.
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
This statement is in the same context as the elders preaching to the younger ones.
"How long have you been there?" Zhu Jianshen asked.
"It didn't take long, only half a year."
Seeing that his wine glass was empty, Zhu Jianshen picked up a pot and poured wine, "How's the progress?"
"It's not bad. We have divided one side and have more than a thousand armed forces." Li Qing raised the glass to his lips and drank it all in one gulp. "When I go back this time, I plan to do something big."
Zhu Jianshen was speechless and full of admiration.
This may seem like bragging, but when it comes to Li Qing, it is easy to realize. Anyone with the ability can accomplish great things wherever he goes.
However, he was even more reluctant to leave Li Qing.
"Sir, why don't you stay? I'll think of other ways." Zhu Jianshen said.
Li Qing knocked on the table and said, "Pour some wine."
"..." Zhu Jianshen poured him another glass, "Drink less."
"I'm in good health." Li Qing sighed again, sighing: "Da Ming's wine is still delicious."
Zhu Jianshen said sullenly: "It tastes so good and you still run out."
Li Qing frowned: "Why are you acting like a little wife?"
"You..." Zhu Jianshen was furious, "Li Qing!"
"What?"
"You, don't go too far!"
Li Qing was speechless: "It's not like you can't live without me... Well, I learned from you."
He shook his head and laughed, and changed the context: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. I will play tricks on you whether you are here or not. Naturally, I want to maximize my interests."
"...How long will you stay back this time?"
"It won't last long, five or six days at most."
Zhu Jianshen frowned: "Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?"
"We have just established a foothold over there, and I can't stay here for long." Li Qing said, "If I hadn't come back to tell you about this, I would have been having sex with someone by now."
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
"Come to the palace often during this time and chat with me."
"Sure." Li Qing agreed simply.
Zhu Jianshen's expression softened and he hummed, "That's not bad."
"By the way, I have a son again."
It's none of my business that you have a son... Li Qing chuckled: "Congratulations."
"Your attitude... I don't like it very much."
Li Qing was helpless: "How about I give you a red envelope?"
"You... the Lord of Heaven and Earth, Lord and Master, Lord and Master of Heaven and Earth, do you understand?" Zhu Jianshen was satisfied with Li Qing in every aspect, but couldn't stand his attitude. "Do you regard me as your king?"
"I'm convinced...don't worry about these details!" Li Qing said angrily, "I'm already very tired, can you please stop making trouble without reason?"
"Am I making trouble unreasonably?"
"...This style of painting is wrong." Li Qing said hurriedly, "Let's change the topic."
"You change!"
"...The director of the West Factory is too young, how can you use a young boy?"
Zhu Jianshen said in surprise: "You know all this?"
"I have met him." Li Qing said, "This time I landed in Fujian, and happened to meet him working on a case."
"That's it..." Zhu Jianshen suddenly understood and explained: "Wang Zhi is not very young, but he has a lot of energy. I like this in him."
Then, he asked: "Who did he do it?"
"Yang Rong!"
