The silver mine Kaganoko was talking about was the famous Iwami Silver Mine in Japan.
Iwami Silver Mine is the silver mountain of Iwami Country.
The Ming Dynasty had a vast territory, but its annual silver output was only 180,000 taels. This was the amount taken after Yunnan was stabilized.
Because only one province, Yunnan, has silver mines that account for 60% of all mines in the Ming Dynasty.
At the same time, the Japanese nation could obtain several times more silver from Iwami Silver Mountain every year than the Ming Dynasty. It was also during this period that the output of Iwami Silver Mountain began to surge, and up to fifteen tons of silver could be collected in a year. , equivalent to three million taels of silver.
In fact, in the ancient land of Ming Dynasty, the silver content is very low.
However, starting from the Song Dynasty, it became a silver-based economic system. This is because from the Song Dynasty, a large amount of overseas silver entered. After this silver entered the Song Dynasty, it was difficult to circulate out. At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it wanted to use Paper currency copper coins took the place of silver.
However, Lao Zhu obviously did not know how to engage in economics. He used treasure banknotes to buy large amounts of private silver to replenish the national treasury. But when the people wanted to exchange the treasure banknotes for silver of the same value, they found that they could not be exchanged at all. This was also a case of giving treasure banknotes. critical hit.
And if the Ming Dynasty had obtained Shi Jian Yin Shan and cooperated with the instigation of the overseas policy, then the Ming Dynasty's silver standard system would have been stronger. After ten years, the Ming Dynasty would have enough silver support to carry out new currency reforms. Gold coins and silver coins can enter thousands of households and become circulating currencies.
Of course, for Zhu Jianshen, Iwami Ginzan is not his goal at this stage. His goal is to capture the Ryukyu Kingdom and garrison the Ryukyu Kingdom... As for whether the war on Kyushu Island will expand, it will also depend on the subsequent development. If Satsuma The feudal lord really sent out all his main forces to fight the Ming army in Ryukyu, and the Ming army also achieved decisive results. Only then did the Ming navy army directly attack Kyushu Island. Otherwise, they would still pretend to be pirates against Kyushu according to the original plan. The principle of looting the island is not to expand the war situation...
The day after Zhu Jianshen summoned him, Cao Jixiang entered Nanjing.
Of course, this was because Cao Jixiang left for Nanjing at the end of September, just after he had delivered the memorial. Those sent by Gao Yi were destined to fail.
After Cao Jixiang arrived in Nanjing, the first thing he did was to go to the palace to meet the emperor...
He is already a member of the palace, but after entering the front palace, he can find someone to communicate with him. biquge.biz
In the Palace of Qianqing, His Majesty the Emperor was quietly rubbing his waist and listening to Xu Youzhen's explanation of the tax law.
Last night, Zhu Jianshen was somewhat out of control. Even at such a young age, he even felt soreness in his waist...
Xu Youzhen was not the only one in Qianqing Palace. To his right stood Han Yong, and behind him stood Wan An.
"Your Majesty, this method has been incorporated into the Ming Dynasty's righteous laws. Now it is waiting for someone to try it. However, I think that in the past five years, no one will dare to take risks. After five years, I will lead you again. If people come, they will definitely gain something.”
"Yes, what Xu Aiqing said is right in my heart. The sage said that it is difficult to raise a woman with a villain. In my opinion, villains are not scary. What I am afraid of are these hypocrites. This matter will inevitably trouble you in the future. Already..."
"It is my blessing to share your Majesty's worries..."
Here Xu Youzhen was chatting with the emperor, and Wan An's inner drama standing behind him had already begun.
Xu Youzhen is nearly fifty-three years old, but her body is still as strong as ever. Wan An, standing behind him, can only look up at his back, even though he is much taller than Xu Youzhen.
Listening to Xu Youzhen chatting and laughing with His Majesty the Emperor, Wan An couldn't control his excitement.
Xu Youzhen is old, and so is Li Xian.
But His Majesty is still young, and so is he.
Even if they make no mistakes and the king's kindness has always shrouded them, time makes people grow old. How long can they stay with His Majesty the Emperor? In Wan'an's view, ten years is almost over.
And ten years later, when I am only in my forties, I have had enough experience in the cabinet, and my reputation in front of His Majesty has improved. By then, it will be like a big roc rising with the same wind, soaring ninety thousand miles...
If Xu Youzhen knew that Wan An expected him to retire or even die in ten years, he would probably immediately turn around and try to trick him into reincarnating himself with five consecutive whips...
"Wan'an..."
While Wan An was thinking wildly, he suddenly heard His Majesty the Emperor calling him. Then he quickly raised his head and looked at His Majesty looking at him. He was sure it was not an illusion. He hurriedly stepped out: "Your Majesty, I am here..."
Because Wan An once failed to control his urge to urinate in the Qianqing Palace, this also caused a psychological shadow on him. He could not get a drop of water within two hours before entering the palace. Therefore, every time Zhu Jianshen saw Wan An, his lips were chapped. His face was pale, which once made Zhu Jianshen think that Wan An had a serious illness.
When Wan An came to the stage, Xu Youzhen's pressure was much less than before. In contrast, many officials believed that Xu Youzhen was more scholarly than Wan An. Of course, this was also because Xu Youzhen had been up for too long. Those things have almost become legends.
Wan'an had a nickname in the previous dynasty.
He is called Eunuch Wan. The reason why he has this nickname is that he has a good relationship with Chengen's godson Li Tai. He was able to become an official at such an early age because he was promoted by the eunuchs. The second reason is that His name, Wan'an, Wan'an, isn't this an appropriate name for a slave?
However, Wan'an's psychology is indeed strong. Even though he was coldly looked down upon, he was not afraid at all. On the contrary, he was still proud of it. Because he had no power in the court, he really didn't have a single friend around him now. Wherever he went, he was greeted with blank stares...
It can be said that the tax law was included in the Ming Dynasty's legal rules, and the price he paid was the greatest, but the gain at this stage is the smallest.
"I heard that a few days ago, when you were leaving the cabinet to return to your residence, you were stopped by several scholars and insulted. Is this happening?"
"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case." Wan An said quickly.
"Why don't you take the punishment and send it to the official? It is also a crime to insult the official in the street." Zhu Jianshen asked curiously. If he is not punished this time, then there will only be more people blocking the street and scolding him in the future.
"Your Majesty, they are all young men who have not experienced the world. They don't know the pros and cons. It doesn't matter if they scold me. Even if they beat me, I have nothing to say. They all have a great future, but now They are just young. One day, they will know the hardships of the minister. What's more, the minister is just a fifth-grade empty post and cannot represent the dignity of the court. Being scolded by the students will not insult the majesty of His Majesty or the dignity of the court. "
After Xu Youzhen finished listening, he looked back at Wan An, thoughtfully, and he understood the hidden meaning in Wan An's words.
Wan'an's answer is indeed of high emotional intelligence. On the one hand, it magnifies his own pattern infinitely. On the other hand, he tells His Majesty in a very subtle way that after such a long time, I am still at the fifth level, and I don't know when I will be able to move. Isn’t it possible to move this year?
But Han Yong on the side did not understand. There was a little satisfaction in his eyes when he looked at Wan An. This is the official of my Ming Dynasty. He is broad-minded, informal, and willing to suffer the humiliation of men. He will become a great person in the future. , if my Ming Dynasty is all Wan'an, how can there be a place for a villain like Xu Youzhen.
Of course, Wan An never dreamed that he would board Han Yong's political ship with just these words. This ship was surprisingly fast...
Zhu Jianshen, who had been rubbing his waist, nodded: "I feel wronged, my beloved..."
"How dare I express my grievances to share His Majesty's worries."
When Zhu Jianshen was about to say something, Gao Yi walked in quickly, paused next to Zhu Jianshen, and then whispered: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Cao is here..."
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