Zhou Zheng could hear Gao Hongtu's meaning and also knew the troubles of this matter. Turned around, walked forward, and said: "Do you think that the Ministry of Household has the principal to issue new currencies? Or do you see the chaos and troubles of market transactions?"
Daming's currency market can be said to be a mess. Not to mention the so-called treasures, even silver is also very diverse, and large transactions are difficult without mentioning the fineness. Besides, those copper coins, carrying dozens of them, hundreds of catties, are everywhere.
This seriously hinders the development of the commodity economy and continues to be a currency that is convenient for transactions.
Gao Hongtu followed Zhou Zheng and cautiously said: "My lord, there is indeed no deposit of silver on the Ministry of Households. It is just that Zhou's ticket number is a private business after all, and coins are the country’s important weapon. promise."
The current imperial court is basically the final decision between Zhou Zheng and Zhou Yanru. The "imperial court" mentioned by Gao Hongtu actually refers to Shilin and the people of the world.
If the currency is in the hands of private merchants, it will be terrible, and it will really shake the country!
Zhou Zheng was wandering around at the Ministry of Households. Several of them came to see the salute, and the intention of taking refuge was obvious. Zhou Zheng smiled and nodded and gave a few praise.
A few people left happily, and Gao Hongtu became more restrained. He knew that behind Zhou's ticket number was the adult in front of him, but this was a difficult problem.
Zhou Zheng didn't speak any more, and walked around slowly.
Gao Hongtu thought left and right, thought hard for a long time, then suddenly stepped forward and whispered: "My lord, do you see if this is feasible? A coin bureau was jointly established by the Ministry of Households and the Zhou's bill number, headed by the Hubu Langzhong, and the Zhou's bill number. Hosting. In this way, the new currency is issued by the imperial court, which can silence the imperial court and implement adult innovations."
"Officially supervised private affairs?"
Zhou Zheng raised his brows and turned to look at Gao Hongtu, his expression a little surprised.
Gao Hongtu listened to these four words, and said quickly: "Yes. That's what Xiaguan means."
Zhou Zheng looked at him, smiled and nodded: "You have a good idea. However, the doctor in the household department does not work or interfere."
The so-called'government supervising private affairs' often become'government affairs', and things are aborted.
Gao Hongtu hesitated and said, "Yes."
Zhou Zheng was quite satisfied with Gao Hongtu, and continued to move forward, saying: "Starting this year, the tax and silver collected by the household department will be directly delivered to the Zhou's ticket number. The Zhou's ticket number will give the new currency, and the new currency will be used for the payment. Payments, including tariffs, military payments, etc. Zhou's ticket number will also mint and replace old and new currencies, and will ask you to go to the platform if necessary. The Ministry of Household has a plan to replace all old currencies within five years and prohibits Circulation of old coins, copper coins should also be forbidden. By the way, you should walk around with Sun Chuanting and learn from Tianjin Wei’s reforms. Although it cannot be implemented now, you can prepare and study in advance. For the sea ban, the Ministry of Households should also take out one. Attitude. Grain taxes, commercial taxes, tariffs, salt, tea, iron, water transportation, etc., must be carefully sorted out..."
As Gao Hongtu listened, he immediately understood that Zhou Zheng had planned for a long time, and he wanted to carry out a major innovation!
Thinking of the recent changes in the court, he immediately raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "The officials obey orders!"
Zhou Zheng was taken aback by his sudden movements. He glanced at him and said with a smile: "Chen Yan may not be able to hold it anymore. You can take care of the household affairs."
Gao Hongtu naturally knew that Chen Yan was scared and would definitely not come again. Even Zhou Yanru's line was basically in a state of shrinking, no longer the arrogance and domineering of the previous days, trying to control the ambition of courtiers.
"Yes." Gao Hongtu followed Zhou Zheng, becoming more respectful.
Zhou Zheng paced and said, "What I said is only general and specific. You should discuss and deal with it, make specific and detailed plans and arrangements, and show them to me. What do you think of the household affairs? "
Gao Hongtu responded, and then seriously pondered for a moment, and said: "My lord, there are currently two problems with the household department. One is the loss of power, which is half-lost to Beijing inside and outside Beijing. Second, it is the problem of money and food. Beijing and All parts of the country need a lot of money and food, and the annual tax is not enough to make ends meet and it is difficult to maintain."
Zhou Zheng looked around and was thinking about it in his heart, saying: "If you want to reshape the authority of the court and the Liubu Nine Temples, you need a thorough rectification and reform of officials. I will talk to Yuanfu and the officials about this. As for money and food, you In the name of the Ministry of Households, through the Zhou's ticket number, you can raise funds from major merchants and gentry in the south of the Yangtze River. You will set the interest yourself, and the Zhou's ticket number will guarantee you.
"Ten ten million?"
Gao Hongtu shuddered and looked at Zhou Zheng's profile with shocked eyes.
Even if he is the minister of the household department and is in charge of the treasury, he dare not think of this ten million.
Zhou Zheng looked flat and said, "You just took office, so I have to give you a platform. For the next three years, 10 million a year, you can use it for me. Don't let it go."
Gao Hongtu was so shocked that he shook his head quickly, woke up, raised his hand, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, you can live up to your expectations!"
Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "You have discussed the specific matters. I have already greeted you everywhere. You have done it carefully. Officials from Shandong, Tianjin Wei, and Liaodong. Who do you think you are optimistic about? Even though it is transferred, at least it must be promoted. Yipin is a person who has followed me for many years, so I can't treat it badly."
"Yes, the next official will go to Shi Lang Sun later." Gao Hongtu bowed.
Sun Shilang, staff minister, Sun Chuanting.
As Zhou Zheng wandered around, he was about to leave the household department, and suddenly looked at him, saying: "If it's okay, go visit Yuanfu, tell him about your plan, ask him to support him, and speak out when necessary."
For a while, Gao Hongtu enlightened him and said, "Yes. The lower officials must ask Yuanfu a lot for help."
Zhou Zheng was very satisfied, and said: "Okay, you are busy with you, I will go around the city."
Gao Hongtu bowed his head and said, "The lower official sent you a gift."
Zhou Zheng stepped out of the household, got into the carriage, and headed east.
Gao Hongtu stood at the gate of the household department, watching Zhou Zheng's carriage drifting away, his heart surging with pride and excitement.
"I finally saw ZTE's hope, Daming..." Gao Hongtu muttered to himself.
Zhou Zheng's carriage headed east all the way to Dongzhimen.
Boarding the Dongzhimen, Zhou Zheng looked towards the east.
The name guarding Dongzhimen was Zhang Yitan. He came from the original Tianjin Zhongwei. He has followed Zhou Zheng for more than ten years. Now he is the deputy general.
The others were tall, majestic, mighty and majestic, standing beside Zhou Zheng, holding a saber in his right hand, and said in a deep tone: "My lord, Li Shangshu has taken Zuo Liangyu, Liu Liangzuo and others have gone to Henan, Dongzhimen is no longer threatened."
Feeling the hot breeze, Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Yiptan, I heard that you have been a little bit slanderous recently."
Zhang Yitan's face changed slightly, and he knelt on one knee immediately, and said, "You will not dare!"
Zhou Zheng looked back at him and said: "Don't be so nervous, you are an old man who has followed me for more than ten years. I can understand you when you are fighting in the north and south. I can understand some complaints." (End of this chapter)