The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1419

[1419. Chapter 1348 National Economy and People’s Livelihood]

Livelihood Wang Bushi has arrived.

The Hanlin officials also followed.

The old Hanlin’s face changed, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

What happened.

Many stocks are falling one after another, but only Siyang Trading Company stands out and continues to rise.

This is obviously because some large merchants are constantly selling other stocks to absorb funds, and then place heavy positions on Siyang Trading Company.

Once many stocks are sold off, the results… can be imagined, and can be described as disastrous.

At the beginning, the market was still stable, but later, some stocks began to directly cut in half.

Fortunately, after being cut in half, the situation began to stabilize slowly.

But the old Hanlin was dumbfounded.

Money… it’s only been a while…

but looking at the Siyang Trading Company, it has already doubled, and according to this trend, it is still growing crazily.

Who is it that keeps pushing up prices behind the scenes?

The young Hanlin Liu Jinshui could hardly believe his eyes. He kept pointing his fingers.

He was frantically calculating how many Siyang Trading Banks he had bought, and how much these shares were worth now, but every time, he reluctantly calculated, a new price appeared again.

The old Hanlin couldn’t help getting angry: “It’s not good at all. This must be… someone is behind it. This… this… don’t panic. This is a technical adjustment. Siyang Trading Company’s price is so high. Someone is deliberately pushing it.” Gao, there is no big advantage, it’s obvious… it’s obvious…”

Wang Bushi turned a deaf ear to all this, he just raised his head and stared at the market on the wall.

At this time, he was sure that Liu Wenshan had succeeded.

Wang Bushi’s mood was extremely complicated.

Of course, his income can be increased countless times.

But…compared to Liu Wenshan, he really pales in comparison.

Liu Wenshan… may not be smarter than himself, but… he became a disciple of Fang Jifan. Not only was he inspired by the Duke of Qi to write The Wealth of Nations, but he was also sent to Franji by the Duke of Qi.

What a great opportunity this is, and what a great contribution this is.

If he had been on the ship back then, or if he had been Liu Wenshan, he would have done no worse than him.

But it was destined that Liu Wenshan wanted to shine in the annals of history, but he… was just a rich man after all.

In just a few decades of life, he would not be remembered as a king if he was not an official, but Liu Wenshan would be immortalized in history.

He sighed deeply in his heart.

The circumstances in life are really different. After all, Wang Bushi is a traditional scholar. Although he also loves money, he has read too many Four Books and Five Classics. Deep down in his heart, why doesn’t he long for great achievements?

Now…seeing Liu Wenshan who is traveling with him like this…deep in his heart, there is actually no joy, and some…but a bit of loss.

He took off his sunglasses and couldn’t help wiping his eyes.

On the side, Liu Jinshui said in surprise: “Xueshi Wang, Xueshi Wang… It’s up, it’s up…Xueshi Wang, why are you crying? Could it be that you are crying with joy?”

Liu Jinshui also wanted to cry. He was so happy. He had never I have never been so happy. I made so much money in such a short period of time.

It’s not just Liu Jinshui who wants to cry, it’s also the people who bought Siyang Trading Company who want to cry.

Now I’m making a lot of money.

However, Wang Bushi did not answer Liu Jinshui immediately. Instead, he put on his sunglasses again, bit his lip lightly, and spoke.

“I’m just lamenting my ill-fated fate, lamenting the tricks of fate. Alas…”

His voice was tired and hoarse, and his expression was light, without any joy.

“Hey…”

After sighing a few times, he shook his head towards Liu Jinshui.

The Hanlin officials who had followed Wang Bushi to buy Siyang Trading Company were all smiling and gathered around them, looking extremely attentive. But after hearing Wang Bushi’s words, they were all surprised, and some people’s smiles gradually disappeared: “Scholar Wang What you mean is, you should close it now when things are good. Now that Siyang Trading Company has reached its peak, do you have to sell it quickly?”

Wang Bushi felt indescribably tired when he saw a group of excited people. He looked tired. He shook his head at them and said calmly: “No, this is just the beginning.”

As he said that, he put his hands behind his back, no longer interested in the market, turned around and left.

Many people wanted to continue to ask for advice from him, but they were reluctant to give up. They had no choice but to watch Wang Bushi walking against the flow of people. Finally, he disappeared into the enthusiastic flow of people, leaving behind a lonely figure.

Old Hanlin was still jumping around, very unwilling to do so.

He once had the thought of selling the stocks in his hands, but found that he could not do so because panic selling was imminent. The more he sold, the more it contributed to the decline.

On the other hand, Siyang Trading Company is still prosperous, like a pillar holding up the sky.

Listening to the excited shouts of Liu Jinshui and others, Old Hanlin was a little confused. He really couldn’t believe this fact, so he murmured to comfort himself.

“This is being manipulated by someone behind the scenes. Without good support, it will definitely fall.”

…

Emperor Hongzhi ascended to the Fengtian Hall early in the morning.

People from the cabinet and various ministries came.

What is being discussed is the latest tax whipping law.

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qianren, etc., as well as ministers from various ministries, such as Ouyang Zhi, Ma Wensheng, Zhang Sheng, etc., were all granted seats.

The prince Zhu Houzhao was also called here. It would be good for the prince to listen to such an important national policy.

Fang Jifan introduced new policies, and many tax laws were drafted by Fang Jifan’s disciples. Fang Jifan also brought them here early in the morning, but Fang Jifan looked obviously tired and yawned every now and then, as if he hadn’t slept enough.

This attracted many people’s attention.

Fang Jifan seemed to realize what was going on. He looked apologetic and smiled lightly at everyone: “I was reading at midnight last night.”

Liu Jian was a little annoyed. This guy’s yawns interrupted him several times. .

Liu Jian stroked his beard, stared at Fang Jifan, and asked with a smile: “I wonder what book you are reading?”

Fang Jifan thought for a while, then answered Liu Jian with a smile.

“The Four Books and Five Classics, as well as Zizhi Tongjian.”

Liu Jian: “…”

It seems that there is nothing wrong with it. This answer is very appropriate.

Unable to find a problem, Liu Jian had no choice but to stop arguing with Fang Jifan and continue to report.

“The regulations set by His Majesty previously were sent to all ministries and chief envoys in various places. The feedback is mixed… Some think it is very good, while others have doubts…”

Hongzhi The emperor was thoughtful, his eyes couldn’t help but wander around everyone, and finally frowned and said: “I also saw the memorial they submitted a few days ago. It is indeed quite controversial. The Ouyang Qing family…”

Emperor Hongzhi said He couldn’t help but look at Ouyang Zhi.

Ouyang Zhi was silent for a moment: “I am here.”

Emperor Hongzhi stared at him with expectation in his eyes.

“What do Ouyang Qing’s family think?”

Ouyang Zhi fell into thinking.

This is what Emperor Hongzhi admired most about him.

Many people like to show off, and when asked by the emperor, they were afraid that the emperor would not know that he was not as knowledgeable as he was, so they rushed to answer any questions he had, but Ouyang Zhi was the one who was there and did not hesitate.

Ouyang Zhi said thoughtfully.

“Your Majesty, the situation in different places is different, so it cannot be done overnight. This time the new tax is rolled out across the country, it must be adapted to local conditions and the times. The imperial court has a general direction. Now, it is a matter of making adjustments according to different regions. I think , Imperial envoys should be widely dispatched to conduct inspections in various places. A few days ago, when I was in Baoding, I heard that Your Majesty has established a Statistics Department. Why not let the Statistics Department send personnel, as imperial envoys, to first understand the local people’s sentiments and various aspects of the situation? Data, Your Majesty must not make a decision. Once things go wrong, the people will suffer. To implement the new policy, you need to be bold and courageous. If you are determined, you will definitely waver. If you waver too much, things will not get done.”

Ouyang Zhi paused, and then continued: “But when promoting the New Deal, you need to look forward and backward, wait and see, slowly think about it, and make more decisions. We need to walk on thin ice and never take it for granted, let alone generalize it.”

Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes lit up.

Yes, Statistics Division.

Almost, Emperor Hongzhi forgot about the Statistics Department.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded towards Ouyang Zhi with a smile.

“What the Qing family said is very much in line with my heart. I thought that you were very effective in promoting the new policy in Baoding, and I thought that you must be eager to implement this new tax system all over the world immediately. It turns out that you are so safe.”

Hongzhi. The emperor glanced at Liu Jian and asked for Liu Jian’s opinion: “Does the Liu Qing family think it is feasible?”

Liu Jian also agreed with Ouyang Zhi’s method and couldn’t help but say.

“It’s so good. It’s the words of a certain country.” After a pause, he added.

“The old minister thinks that we can follow this recipe. The imperial court will think about it again. As for the charter, it will be revised again and the officials will discuss it again. On the other hand, the Statistics Department will appoint personnel to go to various places to make a detailed review. According to the investigation, the chief envoys of each province, as well as all prefectures and counties, also asked them to brainstorm and explain the local people’s sentiments. This is a century-old plan and cannot be rushed.”

Emperor Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief: “I am still anxious. , I always thought that this would be beneficial, so I was eager to spread it to the world… Now it seems that it is still a bit rash.”

He glanced sideways at Fang Jifan, and coughed when he saw Fang Jifan’s face looked tired.

Fang Jifan immediately cheered up and said loudly: “My emperor is wise, long live my emperor.”

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan: “…”

shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Just as he was talking, Xiao Jing hurriedly entered the palace: “Your Majesty, Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and glanced at Xiao Jing.

Xiao Qi fell down and said: “Your Majesty, there is an express report from Tianjin Guard, saying that a fleet has returned. This fleet is from Siyang Trading Company. They have returned from Franji.”

Emperor Hongzhi was shocked: “Back?”

Xiao Jing said excitedly: “More than just coming back, this arrival in Hong Kong has shocked the Tianjin guards. They brought back countless gold and silver, countless. It is said that the gold and silver were piled up into mountains, one after another, in an endless row. It’s absolutely terrifying.”

(End of chapter)