The meeting dispersed.
Chen Kan was left alone by Zhu Di.
"Are you really sure that the value of your treasure will be restored within half a year?"
Zhu Di put his hands behind his back, and the serious expression on his face was replaced by anticipation and excitement.
If the value of treasure banknotes can really be restored, doesn't it mean that the court will have endless money to spend?
Zhu Di has already begun to daydream about the arrogant days when he spent one piece of treasure money and lost another.
Looking at Zhu Di's appearance, Chen Kan really didn't want to pour cold water on him.
But there is no way, adults always have to face reality.
Chen Kan shook his head: "Within half a year, I can only guarantee that the value of the capital's treasures will be restored. As for the local area, unless the Ming Royal Bank blooms everywhere."
"Weichen estimates that it will take ten years to spread treasure banknotes to every corner of the Ming Dynasty and then to surrounding countries."
Sure enough, as soon as Chen Kan finished speaking, the smile on Zhu Di's face fell instantly.
He looked at Chen Kan angrily: "Ten years, why does it take so long?"
Chen Kan sighed helplessly and explained: "Your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty covers thousands of miles, stretching from the East China Sea to the east, Nanyang to the south, the plateau to the west, and the grassland to the north. There are 60 million people living in such a large land.
Just opening a bank to every place where there are people is not a day's work.
Not to mention the current road conditions in our Ming Dynasty, it is a huge problem to transport treasure notes and gold and silver to every place where there are people.
What's more, the new type of treasure banknote promoted by the minister has not yet established credibility among the people.
In ten years, the emperor Taizu has issued treasure banknotes to lay a solid foundation for our generation, otherwise I will definitely tell you that it will take at least twenty years to lay the foundation. "
After listening to Chen Kan's words, Zhu Di showed a look of despair on his face.
How could he, the emperor, not understand these things.
The Ming Dynasty was so big that it would take at least a year for an ordinary person to walk from the easternmost edge of the Ming Dynasty to the westernmost edge.
The complex national conditions of the Ming Dynasty made it even more difficult to popularize Baobao.
Many places still use barter, the most primitive transaction method, and have not even reached the level of gold and silver trading, let alone the implementation of a piece of paper in such a place.
It was after Chen Kan understood these things that he decided to establish a credit currency system for Baochao in Nanjing.
It is almost impossible for something like Baochao to be quickly spread across the country without the assistance of electronic equipment.
After exchanging opinions with Zhu Di about Bao Chao, Zhu Di only gave Chen Kan one sentence: "Let it go and do it."
Since Zhu Di spared no effort to support him, Chen Kan naturally wanted to reciprocate the favor.
So he decisively spoke out about the shortcomings of the military registration system and the shortcomings of the household registration system.
Of course, Chen Kan is not stupid enough to tell Zhu Di directly that the household registration system set by your father is shit. You should change it quickly, otherwise the Ming Dynasty will be over...
I just told him the stories about the craftsmen in Baochao Division as a story.
Sure enough, after Chen Kan finished telling the story, Zhu Di looked a little embarrassed.
He deliberately wanted to defend his father.
But when he thought of his original intention of sending troops to the grassland, he fell silent again.
"I know!"
Zhu Di's face calmed down.
When Chen Kan saw this, he said nothing more.
After all, he, Zhu Di, was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
As a minister, the only thing he can do is to tell him what he heard and saw. As for how to do it and whether to do it, that is his business.
But seeing Zhu Di's calm look, Chen Kan knew that he already knew what he said.
Today's visit to the palace has been completed, and Chen Kan plans to run away.
"In that case, I will retire."
Zhu Di waved his hand: "Go."
Watching Chen Kan go away, a hint of fatigue flashed between Zhu Di's brows.
Only when he sat in this position did he realize how heavy the burden was on him.
How could he not be aware of what Chen Kan said.
But whether it is military status or craftsmanship, it is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. How can it be so easy to change?
Behind the household registration system is an interest group that is no less important than the maritime ban. He can now secure the throne because of the support of these interest groups.
Even as an emperor, he had to worry about some things.
These are included in what Chen Kan said.
If it weren't for his scruples, why would he use cruel officials like Chen Ying Jigang?
Sitting on the dragon chair, Zhu Di slowly closed his eyes and murmured to himself: "The road must be walked step by step, and the food must be eaten one bite at a time."
After saying that, a look of determination suddenly appeared on his face, as if he had made some important decision.
...
Official road outside the city.
A convoy of vehicles came towards Chen Kan's carriage.
There were more than a hundred people in the convoy, each holding a sword and dressed like a knight-errant.
"The Jinghai Marquis Mansion's carriage is here, and everyone else is waiting to avoid it."
Zhang San was riding on a tall horse, looking down at the convoy approaching from the opposite side.
Chen Kan opened the curtain of the carriage and angrily said, "How many times have I told you to be low-key, do you understand?"
"understood!"
Zhang San scratched the back of his head and lowered his voice: "My Marquis said that we keep a low profile. Please get out of the way."
Chen Kan: "..."
Although, Chen Kan never heard the low-key meaning in this sentence.
However, with Chen Kan's current status in the Ming Dynasty, apart from meeting a few perverts from the older generation, ordinary officials and nobles really don't need to take him seriously.
When the convoy on the opposite side heard that it was Marquis Jinghai, they did not dare to confront Chen Kan head-on. Instead, they quickly made a gap in the road.
When Chen Kan's carriage passed the carriage on the opposite side, Chen Kan accidentally opened the curtain of the carriage.
Coincidentally, the carriage on the opposite side also opened its curtains.
A beautiful face came into Chen Kan's eyes, and there was also a pretty maid.
The two glanced at each other inadvertently, and Chen Kan felt amazing again.
"What a beautiful woman!"
Chen Kan couldn't help but mutter to himself.
This is the third time Chen Kan has felt this way since he came to Daming. The first time was when he met a cute girl with big eyes, and the second time was when he went to Yunnan and met Maggie.
This woman gave Chen Kan a different feeling than the previous two.
The cute girl with big eyes is cute but a little naive, with a typical silly and sweet style.
Maggie is wild and wild with a hint of magnanimity, a bit like a queen.
And there is only one word for this woman: "beautiful"
The ultimate beauty, beauty that cannot be described in words.
After a quick glance, Chen Kan could never forget that face again.
This time it was definitely not Chen Kan's lustful nature that was acting up, but rather his intuition that this woman would definitely appear in his life again.
As we all know, Chen Kan's intuition has always been accurate.
Chen Kan's car had already driven far away, but the woman still didn't look back.
The pretty maid couldn't help but whisper in the woman's ear: "Miss, she has gone far."
The woman came back to her senses with a smile on her face: "Let's go."
"Miss, this Marquis Jinghai is so handsome. He's even better looking than the rumors say. It's a pity that I haven't even seen him clearly yet."
In the carriage, the maid's voice sounded, chirping like a little sparrow.
The woman said: "It doesn't matter, we will see you again."
"It's a pity that he has already married the princess, otherwise I think you and him are a perfect match, Miss..."
"..."
Since work will start tomorrow morning, none of the craftsmen in the Baochao Department have gone home.
Instead, they stayed in the factory and gathered together in twos and threes to brag.
A craftsman said worriedly: "How long do you think the Marquis can stay in the Baochao Department?"
Another craftsman responded: "It's hard to say, I'm afraid the Marquis will leave soon."
The craftsmen have discussed this issue countless times, but the results have not been good.
When Chen Kan came, he only said that he was here to make new-style treasure banknotes, and did not say the specific time.
The craftsmen estimated that after the new type of treasure banknotes were produced, the young Marquis would almost leave.
After all, he is the Marquis, a god-like figure who deals with military and national affairs. How could he stay in such a small place as Baochao Division?
The main reason why they discussed this issue was that the young marquis could make them live a good life.
Who knows if their life will go back to the way it was once that marquis leaves.
"Okay, don't even guess. Why can't you buy your life after the Marquis gave you twenty taels of silver?"
Lao Hei suddenly scolded the craftsmen who brought up this topic.
Then he said solemnly: "Don't be dissatisfied. If it weren't for the Marquis, where would you be living today? What's more, the Marquis rewarded us with so much money. As a human being, we must know how to be grateful. Even if the Marquis leaves, will our life be like this?" Can it be worse than before Lord Marquis came?"
"That can't be done!"
"That's not allowed."
Lao Hei has a high prestige among the craftsmen. Just a few words made several craftsmen shake their heads.
Thinking of the days when they were used as tools by the imperial court, a look of fear appeared on the faces of all the craftsmen.
"Tian Tian Jing talks about what is available and what is not. If you have this time, why don't you think about how to make more exquisite treasure banknotes."
Lao Hei walked away with his hands behind his back.
And the same thing is happening in every corner of Baochao Division.
The craftsmen woke up and realized that Lao Hei was right. The Marquis gave twenty taels and it was right to sell his life to the court.
This scene happened to be seen by Chen Kan who was passing by Baochao Division.
But Chen Kan didn't bother them. Instead, he walked straight through Baochaosi and towards the rows of wooden houses on the hillside next to the waterfall.
Unlike the Baochao Department, outsiders are absolutely not allowed to enter this row of workshops, and the top-secret level is top-notch.
Even when the Baochao Department was completed that day, those officials wanted to go in and visit, but Chen Kan ruthlessly refused.
Apart from the craftsmen inside, the only person who can freely enter and leave here is Chen Kan.
And even Chen Kan had to go through a head-to-butt search before entering.
