But even so, this was the family's strategy. Zhu Yijun believed that there was no one in this world who didn't want to advance.
Was He Mingli willing to be a businessman for the rest of his life?
Watch the eldest branch become officials?
Be above others?
Was He Mingli willing to use the money he earned to pave the way for the eldest branch?
He Mingli was willing, but would He Mingli's son be willing?
Would He Mingli's grandson be willing?
Although He Mingli would also train his son to take the imperial examinations, it depended on talent.
Now that there was a chance for him to soar to the sky, Zhu Yijun didn't believe that He Mingli wouldn't be tempted.
Sitting up straight, Zhu Yijun looked at He Mingli and said with a smile, "This outfit doesn't look good. I don't like it!"
After saying this, Zhu Yijun turned to look at Zhang Jing and said, "Grant him the kirin outfit!"
In Daming's opinion, the clothes bestowed by the emperor directly determined the person's status.
When the emperor bestowed clothes on civil officials, they were generally bestowed with a python outfit, a flying fish outfit, a bulldog outfit, and a kirin outfit.
Although the kirin outfit bestowed by He Mingli was of the lowest grade, it was already a glorious reward.
"I'm giving you the job of managing the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Are you willing to do it?"
"I'm willing!"
He Mingli hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly, "I thank Your Majesty for the reward. I will do my best until the day I die. Long live the emperor!"
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Alright, you can leave now!"
Zhu Yijun wouldn't tell He Mingli that he wasn't worthy to do anything.
Meeting him in the palace this time was already giving him enough face. The rest of the matters would naturally be handled by others.
After leaving the Wenhua Palace, Zhang Jing smiled and walked to He Mingli's side. He said with a smile, "Lord He, come with me to change clothes!"
He Mingli was stunned. Changing clothes already?
However, he didn't dare to be negligent and quickly said, "Thank you, eunuch!"
In the face of Zhang Jing, not to mention He Mingli, no one could show off.
He carefully followed behind Zhang Jing and arrived at a side hall. Then, someone brought him some clothes.
With the help of a few young eunuchs, He Mingli changed into the Qilin clothes.
Obviously, this set of clothes was not specially prepared for He Mingli. It was a little big for him, but the feeling was different.
In the past, He Mingli had worn better clothes, but when had he ever felt this way?
Especially since the beginning, a few eunuchs had been trying to flatter him, including the young eunuch who had looked down on him when he entered the room.
This made He Mingli extremely happy. He was so excited that his face turned red.
He had never experienced such a feeling in his life. So this was the taste of power. Just by standing there, others would have to respect you.
Zhang Jing looked at He Mingli with a smile and said, "Lord He, wearing this imperial qilin robe, you look very scholarly."
"Is that so?" He Mingli quickly said, "This is His Majesty's great kindness!"
"Lord He, this way please!"
Zhang Jing made an inviting gesture and then smiled as he led He Mingli to a room on the side. The young eunuch smiled as he served tea and then respectfully retreated.
After the young eunuch left, Zhang Jing said, "Does Lord He know about the exchange of silver coins in the capital?"
"Sir, of course I know about this," He Mingli quickly said with a serious expression.
Zhang Jing nodded. "What I am going to talk about next is related to silver coins, as well as Lord He's task."
At this point, Zhang Jing paused and then continued, "The palace will give Lord He some silver coins."
Hearing Zhang Jing's words, He Mingli was stunned. Give him silver coins?
"Sir He, you can ask someone to exchange these silver coins for silver, but there is one condition. This matter cannot have anything to do with the palace." Zhang Jing looked at He Mingli and said, "I think you understand, Sir He?"
He Mingli nodded. After doing business for so many years, of course he understood.
"As for the exchange rate, the palace doesn't care what rate Milord He uses. The palace wants it to be ten to eight. Ten taels of silver can be exchanged for eight silver coins." After Zhang Jing finished speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"The Royal Bank doesn't have many silver coins left, but Lord He has an unlimited amount."
He Mingli's expression changed. Was this a good business?
Of course it was, and it was a profitable business.
The palace was black-hearted. One out and one in, 20% of the profit.
Adding the profit from making silver coins, the palace was going to make a lot of money!
This was the solution that Zhu Yijun came up with. To put it bluntly, it was a black market for money.
This thing didn't exist for a long time. It would only appear in special times and under special circumstances.
The people of later generations had a deep understanding of exchanging US dollars. That was during the reform and opening up.
In order to earn foreign exchange through exports, many goods could only be bought with US dollars.
Hence, a business was born, exchanging US dollars. Everyone would use their RMB to exchange for US dollars.
Those who would ask you on the street with US dollars were all small investors. The real big investors were really making a lot of money.
In the 80s and 90s, how did those millionaires and billionaires start their business? There were only a few who were clean after digging.
This was what Zhu Yijun wanted He Mingli to do. The black market for silver coins. Moreover, it was a large-scale exchange.
Zhu Yijun could imagine how popular the black market would be in the absence of the government.
"Can you do this?" Zhang Jing glanced at He Mingli and asked.
Although Zhang Jing's tone was very kind, He Mingli's body trembled and cold sweat started to drip down.
This matter had to be done even if it couldn't be done. Moreover, it had to be done well.
If he couldn't do it well, he would be completely done for.
"This lowly official can do it!" He Mingli quickly said.
Zhang Jing nodded and said, "That's good. One more thing, since Lord He is in the sea trade business, do you know Li Dan?"
Li Dan was naturally famous in the sea trade circle.
"Yes!"
He Mingli naturally didn't dare to say that he didn't know him. If he said that he didn't know him at this time, he probably wouldn't be able to leave the palace.
He Mingli's previous pride was now completely gone.
Zhang Jing nodded again and put down the teacup in his hand.
"That's good. Go find Li Dan with the silver and buy goods from him. Grain, cloth, wood, and herbs. Anyway, buy everything that can be bought." Zhang Jing looked at He Mingli and said, "Is this okay?"
"No matter what price others offer, you can be higher than them. 20% or even 30% is fine. However, there is only one condition. You must pay with silver. As for what you sell to Li Dan, Lord He has heard of a mirror, right?"
When He Mingli heard Zhang Jing mention a mirror, his heart almost jumped out.
Of course, he knew about the mirror. Ever since it came out, the price had been high.
Everyone in the Daming world wanted it, but it was first held in the hands of Wu Qingbo's Mansion, and now in the hands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
There were not many shipments every year, which was terrible.
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs will allocate some goods to you, including the new mirror, fruit wine, and so on. Most of them are not available on the market. You can trade with Li Dan."
"Of course, you can also contact Francis. In short, buy it with money and exchange it with items."
"The price offered by the merchants in Jiangnan is higher than theirs. The things you sell are things they can't buy.
The things they sell can only be bought in silver, and then let them come to you to exchange for silver coins. "
"Can Lord He do this business?" Zhang Jing glanced at He Mingli and asked.
He Mingli was shocked at this time. Who came up with this sinister idea?
If he bought things at a higher price than the merchants in Jiangnan, the merchants in Jiangnan would not be able to buy them and could only sell them.
If he sold them at a higher price than the merchants in Jiangnan, the merchants in Jiangnan would not be able to buy them and could only sell them.
If he sold them at a fair price and sold a lot of goods, he could directly attract all the merchants from overseas.
There were so many tricks to play with a silver coin.
In addition to the special goods provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the profits were huge.
If He Mingli was afraid before, then he was completely excited now. If he could control this business, he would be the world's largest sea merchant, and everyone would be begging him.
"I can do it!" He Mingli said without thinking.
Zhang Jing nodded and then said, "There is one more thing. If you do this well, you can open a trade port in Shandong. I think Lord He knows about the situation in Yuekang."
"If this port is in Shandong, I think Lord He also knows the profits in it, right?"
He Mingli could not help but sigh in his heart. As expected, following the emperor would make a living. He did not do anything, but directly took out a trade port.
The profits in it were so big that it was like an oil depot.
Of course, this was done on purpose by Zhu Yijun. With both policies and economic means, how could they not beat the merchants in the south?
They would lose more than half of their silver coins in exchange for silver coins, so they would have to sell things at a higher price. If He Mingli did not increase the price, how could they compete with him?
In addition to the special goods and the high price of goods, they would not be able to beat them to death.
Instead of renovating Yuekang, it was better to open a separate port. The merchants in Jiangnan were all evil.
It was not easy to renovate, but it was not so difficult to get rid of them. Using silver coins to choke them would make them feel uncomfortable.
As for the deposits of Honours and Landlords, they could exchange them on the black market. At most, they would lose 30% to 40%.
Although it was still a loss of blood, it was still within the acceptable range.
If they lost some money, they would not make too much of a fuss. This move by Zhu Yijun was aimed at the sea merchants.
With his operation, the price of silver would inevitably fall, and the silver coin would definitely be strong. The credibility of the new currency would also be established in the process.
If they did not block the road, but if they passed by, they would have to pay the toll!
He Mingli pondered for a while and finally understood the key of the matter. He could not help but sigh in his heart. His Majesty was really a celestial being!
In fact, it seemed difficult, but it was actually very simple. To put it bluntly, it was the policy that choked them, and they could not do anything about it.
Zhu Yijun had seen this many times in his previous life. Even the disgusting tailor-made recruitment tests existed. This could only be regarded as a basic operation, not even a showy one.