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Under the young emperor's repeated oral instructions, meritorious generals were rewarded and promoted, and the Ming army from five provinces formed a large encirclement of Shuixi.
These decrees will go through the normal process, that is, be sent to the cabinet, and there will basically be no problems.
Because Zhu Youxiao also mastered some tricks, which was to communicate with cabinet members in advance.
For example, he carefully studied and discussed the strategy for suppressing the She'an Rebellion with Sun Chengzong and officials from the Ministry of War. Even the strategic arrangements in his imperial edicts reflected many of the results of the Ministry of War's research.
Of course, while Sun Chengzong admired the young emperor's prudent strategy, he also expressed concern about the country's finances.
Fighting two wars simultaneously in Liaodong and Southwest China might be enough for now, but in the future, according to rough calculations, it would probably cost at least seven or eight million taels of silver a year.
If the situation drags on for too long, it seems the only solution is to impose additional taxes, for example, to re-collect the Liao tribute that was suspended in the 48th year of the Wanli reign.
But Zhu Youxiao had no intention of extorting money from the people, nor did he think that the more money he spent, the better things would be done.
The history of the late Ming Dynasty has proved that the court spent a lot of money, but how much of it was put to good use, and how many corrupt officials tried to get a share of the spoils?
Of course, on the basis of rectifying the administration of officials, it is also necessary to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. However, increasing revenue is more important, and reducing expenditure does not mean to live frugally.
Looking at the beautifully framed mirror on the table, the young emperor smiled happily. This is silver, this is money!
"Your Majesty, Wu Dazhang, President of the Tongzhou Chamber of Commerce, has been summoned to see you." Wang Tigan entered the hall to report.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and summoned Wu Dazhang into the hall.
As soon as Wu Dazhang entered the hall, he knelt down and kowtowed, then presented the sales plan he had written.
Royal merchant? Imperial merchant? It's a bit interesting, but there's a difference.
"Please take a seat." Zhu Youxiao reached out and took the plan handed to him by the palace maid, and read it carefully.
Wu Dazhang sat down respectfully with half of his buttocks lowered, feeling a little nervous, wondering whether the emperor would be satisfied.
To be honest, Wu Dazhang was excited and thrilled when he saw the samples and received the task.
This was clearly another great opportunity. Making money was secondary; gaining the Emperor's favor and praise, and earning a nobility, was what he longed for most.
After the Minjue was introduced and Li Dan and Yan Siqi were allowed to obtain it first, the court did not issue it indiscriminately again, which made it rare and precious.
When you have no money, you want to get rich. When you become rich, you want to improve your status and reputation.
This is not only true for businessmen, but also for individuals. Desires or life goals will continue to change, which can also be called continuous progress.
How could two pirates wear the uniform of a sixth-rank official and enjoy the court's courtesy? Wu Dazhang was dissatisfied, but he had forgotten that he had bribed and evaded taxes.
Therefore, Wu Dazhang was determined to complete the task entrusted by the emperor. He summoned the capable people from the Chamber of Commerce, worked hard all night, and finally formulated a domestic sales strategy and plan.
"Meow!" Xiaobai came in from outside and called to the emperor as if to say hello, then jumped onto his own cat tree and lay on it lazily.
Zhu Youxiao just glanced at it and continued looking at the information in his hand.
It is very detailed, covering all the points he mentioned, and also supplementing and improving them. It is quite good to be able to do this in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Youxiao gently put down the information, nodded and smiled, "You put in a lot of effort and did a great job."
Wu Dazhang quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "If Your Majesty is not satisfied, I will go back and revise it."
"Let's proceed accordingly!" Zhu Youxiao handed the information to the palace attendant beside him and said to Wu Dazhang in a friendly manner, "You have done a good job. I will reward you."
Wu Dazhang was secretly delighted. Although he wanted the title of Common Lord very much, he still bowed and humbly declined, saying, "It is a great honor for me to serve Your Majesty. How dare I ask for any more rewards?"
Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said, "Originally, I wanted to grant you a civilian title, but since you say so, forget it."
Huh?! Wu Dazhang was stunned, unable to react for a moment. "You're still playing like this? I was clearly trying to be polite, and you're really not going to give it to me?"
Zhu Youxiao looked at Wu Dazhang, pursed his lips, and said slowly: "I think you don't know the conditions and standards for the court to grant people nobility. You just think it's a donation of money and materials. Then I will tell you..."
Granting titles to the people is indeed not just for the money in the merchants' pockets. If it is determined by the amount of money, it would be vulgar and not in line with Zhu Youxiao's deep intention.
Noblemen could be granted for civil governance, military merit, and righteousness in business. These three types would be the rewards and incentives that Zhu Youxiao would gradually implement.
"What constitutes a righteous businessman? It does not depend on how much wealth one has, but on one's kindness, righteousness, and sense of responsibility."
Zhu Youxiao pressed his hands down, motioning Wu Dazhang to sit down, and said in a deep voice: "When the country is in danger and the people are suffering, you can contribute money and effort without asking for anything in return. Your righteous deeds can inspire respect."
"If during a famine, they hoard goods and allow tens of millions of people to starve to death; or even collude with foreign enemies and sell out the interests of the country and the nation for blood-stained silver, they are truly insane. Even if they are extremely wealthy, how can they be worthy of the word righteous merchant?"
The emperor's suddenly raised voice startled Wu Dazhang, who had just sat down and stood up again to listen to the emperor's teachings.
Zhu Youxiao seemed to have vented his anger, and he let out a long breath before continuing, "Business with integrity, remembering the source of wealth, and giving back to society. This is my definition of a righteous businessman. You can go back and think about it carefully."
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