"ah?"
Faced with Zhu Xi's inquiry, Kaos was stunned.
Kaos had heard a similar story about the king's gold coins, but Kaos had no idea about the development of the bank.
Because the time is wrong.
The emergence of Western banks described by Su Jing is later than the current era.
So now Kaos doesn't know any banks at all.
It was not even known that merchants deposited gold in the king's mint. Western commerce had not yet developed to this point.
"Kaos, what are you doing?"
Zhu Xi frowned at Kaos's surprised expression and asked.
Kaos replied: "Back to His Highness King Qin, Kaos has not heard about the bank."
never heard before?
Is Mr. Su just talking nonsense?
The surprised Zhu Xi immediately denied the idea. Su Jing had no need to deceive herself in such a way.
It's simply not necessary.
But why hasn’t Kaos heard of it?
"His Royal Highness King Qin, I wonder if you can be more detailed? Maybe it's because of the wording. It's possible that my understanding is not accurate."
Kaos said to Zhu Xi.
It must not be a simple matter to have King Qin Zhu Ping come to him to question him at this time.
Kaos will not allow himself to do nothing.
Zhu Xi glanced at Kaos, thought for a moment and then nodded: "It's okay, but the content may be a bit long and it will take some time."
Kaos immediately said: "Your Highness King Qin, don't worry, I can do it."
The two immediately found a room, and Zhu Ming began to explain the content of Su Jing's course.
Of course, it is mainly about bank development.
Kaos listened silently, and the expression on his face kept changing, sometimes confused, sometimes surprised, sometimes relieved.
"Okay, that's almost it."
Zhu Xi stopped and said, "I wonder if Kaos has remembered anything."
Kaos was silent for a moment and then shook his head and said: "No, and I can be sure that at least the Great Qin where I am does not have the development process mentioned by King Qin."
"No."
Zhu Ming was a little disappointed. He believed in Su Jing, but Kaos, who came from the west, had not heard any of the content.
This really puzzled him.
Kaos paused and said: "His Royal Highness King Qin, I have some words that may be a bit confusing. I don't know if I can tell His Highness King Qin."
Zhu Xi immediately said: "Of course, just tell me."
Kaos nodded and said: "That's right, His Highness the King of Qin, although Kaos has never heard of the development history of this bank, but after carefully thinking about what His Highness the King of Qin said, I think something like this may really happen in the future of Great Qin. thing."
"So I feel that maybe these things will happen in the land where I grew up in the near future."
"I may be talking nonsense when I say this, but I really think so. Please don't blame His Highness King Qin."
After all, he is a ruthless man who traveled across the ocean to the Ming Dynasty alone. Kaos is not a fool who only has brute strength.
His IQ is not low and he has the drive to keep learning.
Based on what Zhu Ping said, we can reasonably infer this conclusion, which is also a reflection of his wisdom.
"Huh? Kaos, are you saying that you think the development history of the bank I mentioned may happen in the future?"
Zhu Xi asked Kaos again in disbelief.
Kaos nodded and said: "Yes, Your Highness King Qin, I think so."
Kaos's confirmation directly confused Zhu Cang.
If what he said was correct, didn't Su Jing predict the future?
Predict future.
I'm afraid only gods can do such a thing.
Or maybe Kaos doesn't know. After all, the territory of the West is vast. It's normal that there are things Kaos doesn't know.
Zhu Xi was confused for a moment.
"Your Highness King Qin, what's wrong with you? Is there any problem?"
Kaos looked at Zhu Ming who was full of doubts and asked carefully.
He had probably guessed that what Zhu Xi just said was taught by Su Jing.
After reading all the classics in the Hanlin Academy, Kaos was already quite familiar with the Ming Dynasty classics.
This kind of economic knowledge is really rarely recorded.
In other words, these are not the mainstream learning contents for scholars.
Therefore, this kind of thing was most likely taught to Zhu Chong by Su Jing.
However, Kaos guessed it but did not reveal it.
If a person in a foreign country wants to survive in this Ming Dynasty, he still needs to have the necessary vision.
"Nothing, please, Kaos, I already know what I want to know, so I won't bother you."
Zhu Ping said towards Kaos.
He didn't want too many people to know about Su Jing.
"Yes, Your Highness King Qin, Kaos will leave first."
After saying that, Kaos immediately turned around and left without staying any longer.
Just as Kaos left, Song Lian came again. He looked at Zhu Ping and said, "His Royal Highness, King Qin, since the matter is finished, I won't see you off anymore. Your Highness King Qin, please go slowly."
"Sorry for bothering you, I hope Master Song will respect you. In addition, Mr. Su often said that only when you are healthy can you do things for a long time. Master Song works overtime for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, but the student still suggests that Master Song should pay attention to the balance between work and rest, and don't get exhausted. Body."
Zhu Ping said seriously to Song Lian.
The time with Su Jing was only three days. What Zhu Ping felt most deeply was not what knowledge he learned, but the two things of eating and sleeping. Su Jing always did it very seriously.
"Thank you for your concern, His Highness King Qin. I understand."
Song Lian was very excited. It was rare to hear such concern from Zhu Ping's ears.
"Okay, Master Song, I'm leaving."
After Zhu Xi gave a brief salute, he turned and left without saying anything more.
Looking at Zhu Ming's leaving figure, Song Lian sighed with emotion: "Mr. Su is really not an ordinary person!"
Song Lian had thought of many ways to teach Zhu Xi, and even hired Zhu Yuanzhang's whip, but there was still no big change.
But Su Jing actually made Zhu Ping change, and it was such a huge change from the inside out.
When it came to teaching and educating people, regardless of teaching, Song Lian completely admired Su Jing.
…
Early next morning.
In the Chengyi Mansion, Liu Bowen is thinking about some pros and cons of the issuance of banknotes.
The last time Lao Zhu took him to sit in on Su Jing's course on the history of currency development, Liu Bowen has been thinking about this issue since he came back.
Starting from the development of currency, I thought about paper money a little bit.
After consulting previous records in classics, we found that banknotes began to appear in the Song Dynasty, and were already widely circulated in the Yuan Dynasty.
The advantages and disadvantages seem obvious.
But from Su Jing's class, Liu Bowen always felt that there were still many things that he had not considered.
"It's a pity that Mr. Su is not here, otherwise I could ask him face to face."
Liu Bowen sighed.
Now, compared to the anger he felt when he was under "house arrest" at the beginning, he has looked past it and feels much more relaxed.
Because he has found a new goal in life, his current predicament is nothing.
"Bowen, it seems you are still blaming me!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly sounded from behind Liu Bowen, which shocked Liu Bowen.
Liu Bowen immediately turned around and knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang: "Old minister, I pay my respects to your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang took Liu Bowen's arm and said: "Okay, Bowen, you and I, monarchs and ministers, don't need to perform these etiquettes when no one is around. We don't like false etiquette the most. You know this very well."
Liu Bowen still knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to care, but I can't. This is my duty."
Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to say: "Get up and answer."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Liu Bowen then stood up and asked Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty arrived suddenly and I don't know why?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Bo Wen, why can't we come to your place if we have nothing to do? Why do you have to ask this every time we come?"
Liu Bowen lowered his head and replied: "Your Majesty, I have nothing here. If nothing happens, I really can't think of why your Majesty is here."
This truth really left Lao Zhu speechless and unable to deal with it at all.
Fortunately, Lao Zhu didn't have anything to be angry about, and he wasn't too unhappy at this moment.
"Bowen, you, you, you are really a roundworm in our stomach."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You must not be happy living in the house these days."
Liu Bowen replied: "Your Majesty, I feel more comfortable at home, much more comfortable than in court."
Regarding Lao Zhu's cryptic inquiry, Liu Bowen made it clear directly.
I no longer have any greed for everything in the court, and I no longer have any thoughts of going back.
These words made Zhu Yuanzhang immediately confused.
Previously, for some reasons, he asked Liu Bowen to recuperate at home and no longer participate in political affairs.
Now Liu Bowen is directly enjoying it.
If you want to say this person, he is a bitch.
When Liu Bowen really didn't care, Lao Zhu felt unhappy.
"Bo Wen, why is this? In the Ming Dynasty, can't we allow you, Bowen, to use your abilities? Or is there something we have done that makes you uncomfortable?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked, his face full of doubts.
Liu Bowen cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, that's not the case."
"Then tell us what's going on? If you don't tell us clearly today, we won't go back."
Lao Zhu sat down and looked like he would not give up until he asked clearly.
Liu Bowen said: "There are many talents in the Ming Dynasty. It makes little difference whether there are veterans. Besides, the veterans are old and frail, and their thinking is slow. If they are still in the court, I am afraid they are not lazy, and it is really inappropriate."
Although he made his attitude clear at the beginning, when it was time to say something polite, Liu Bowen would still say it.
However, Lao Zhu was obviously dissatisfied when he heard this.
"Bowen, you just said this in the court. In front of us, your words are meaningless."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen with his eyes wide open, clearly asking Liu Bowen to tell the truth.
Liu Bowen paused for a while and said: "Your Majesty, I really don't care about court affairs now. Today's Ming Dynasty is already very powerful. It really doesn't matter whether I have an old minister or not."
"Bowen, Bowen, you still haven't told me the truth!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, but changed the subject and said: "But I know a little bit about the reason why that boy Su Jing is unwilling to become an official. It has to be the second boy. I went to find Su Jing and asked him about it." .”
"His Royal Highness, King Qin, went to see Mr. Su? Why? Is it because of some currency issues?"
Liu Bowen immediately asked Zhu Yuanzhang, looking quite eager.
Liu Bowen also knew a little about Zhu Xi's situation and knew that Zhu Xi was more interested in doing business.
Not long ago, I took Su Jing's class again, and I went to see Su Jing again. I probably had no choice but to ask about relevant matters.
"That's about it. The second one has jumped in now. This time he comes back and will open a branch of Jinling Hotel in partnership with Su Jing. He really likes to mess around."
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
Now it was Liu Bowen's turn to be surprised. Su Jing actually partnered with Qin Wang Zhu Fang to do business.
According to Liu Bowen's understanding of Su Jing, Su Jing would not do this kind of initiative to interfere with the royal family.
After all, the deeper the relationship with the court, the deeper the trouble.
Liu Bowen had seen Su Jing's free and easy attitude before.
"Your Majesty, is this serious?"
Liu Bowen looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and confirmed again.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "We are the most respected person in the world, and we always keep our word. Besides, you and I, the monarch and my minister, do we need to lie to you about this kind of thing?"
"I am stupid, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Liu Bowen knelt down again, his attitude was very sincere, but he was not afraid.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "Bo Wen, you are becoming more and more fond of doing these things. It's boring. If you do this again, we will leave."
Liu Bowen immediately said: "Your Majesty is staying. I wonder if the old ministers can also learn from the things His Highness King Qin learned from Mr. Su."
Now that he has a ready-made answer to what many people are thinking about, Liu Bowen will naturally not let it go.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen, raised his eyebrows and said, "Is that kid's stuff from Su Jing so attractive?"
As the emperor here, he was not as attractive as Su Jing to Liu Bowen.
Obviously he and Liu Bowen have been partners for many years, and Liu Bowen also made a great contribution to the establishment of the Ming Dynasty.
Why are things like this now?
My queen loves Su Jing, my son loves Su Jing, and now even Liu Bowen also loves Su Jing.
Su Jing! Su Jing! It’s still Su Jing!
The unknown fire in Lao Zhu's heart could not help but turn to Su Jing.
Liu Bowen saw the change in Zhu Yuanzhang's expression and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I have been thinking about this matter for the past few days, so I am a little anxious now. I know my mistake."
"I don't know why your Majesty got up today. If I can answer it, I will know everything."
After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression softened a little.
He looked at Liu Bowen and said, "Bowen, we are here today just to talk about what Su Jing taught the second child. I have to show you what's going on."
Liu Bowen immediately straightened his face and said: "Your Majesty, please speak, I am all ears!"
But at this moment, Su Jing, who was far away in the small courtyard of Lishui County, suddenly sneezed.
Su Jing rubbed her nose and said, "Who is scolding me?"
(End of chapter)
