Is Zhu Yuanzhang cruel to corrupt officials?

This seems to be unquestionable, beheading, clan punishment, human skin pillows... almost all the means that can be used.

Take this counterfeit currency case for example. Lao Zhu once again sacrificed the thunder and thunder, killing all the officials who could be involved along the way. The ninety-mile road was covered with bloody heads!

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was always cruel and ruthless, he hesitated. Did he kill too much?

But this idea was quickly replaced by another question. Why do some people have to force him to kill people again and again?

He called Liu Chun, one because the boy pointed out the problem of the money method, and the other because he claimed to be the descendant of the Guo family, proficient in practical learning, and was appreciated by the prince. Lao Zhu really wanted to hear his opinions.

At this moment, Liu Chun was fighting against heaven and man... Of course, he could not say anything or follow the crowd, and he was not afraid that Lao Zhu would look down on him... Instead, he wanted to leave the place of right and wrong as soon as possible.

But the problem is that if the money law is not solved for a day, the depreciating Baochao is popular, and everything he does in Daning will become a joke. Without a stable financial order, commodity agriculture will lose its foundation.

The cash crops grown in Daning cannot fill their stomachs.

In contrast, the small peasant economy where men farm and women weave is more vital.

Advanced and tenacious, usually contradictory concepts...

You accept your fate, don’t be unhappy. You are facing the Emperor Hongwu. You reason with him. He plays with you. The heads outside are like watermelons. You don’t have one left!

Liu Chun's eyes flashed, he kept floating, and his forehead was sweating... Zhu Yuanzhang was a man of a mature spirit, so how could he not see the boy's panic and entanglement?

The prince praised this son several times, but now it seems that it is common... Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head slightly. If Liu Chun really couldn't tell anything, he would immediately expel him from the palace. It would be impossible to go back to Daning. Fengyang is a place, so he can leave it for him to enjoy!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty asks me about the law of the money. I dare to ask you first, how do you view the treasure money?"

Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more unhappy, "Why, you dare to torture your father?"

"I dare not!" Liu Chun gritted his teeth and said, "The common people have a saying that if you can't do things, you will be exhausted and useless. If you don't know the original intention of Your Majesty's design of the money method, how can I prescribe the right medicine?"

"Prepare the right medicine?" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, "Why do you think you are a good doctor?"

"I dare not...but there are probably not many people in this world who know the money method better than me!" Liu Chun said in a deep voice.

"Arrogant!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed angrily and laughed again.

"Since you said that, I will answer you... I will wipe out the Yuan Dynasty and unify the world. At that time, the chaos in the previous dynasty had not yet subsided. The money law on the market was chaotic, and the people complained and suffered a lot. What's more, the world lacked copper and could not cast copper coins. I had to issue an imperial edict and issued treasure money. It has been thirteen years since I counted!"

"According to Your Majesty's opinion, can I understand that Baochao can stabilize prices and facilitate transactions, is it for the sake of the people?"

Zhu Yuanzhang paused, "Can you say that?"

"Can you ask Your Majesty another thing...what kind of currency does the people need?"

Zhu Yuanzhang could notice that Liu Chun had something, but his way of saying it made Lao Zhu very unhappy.

"Just say whatever you want to say. I have already said it and will not hold you at fault!"

Liu Chun smiled bitterly in his heart. The genius believed you. The iron coupons for alchemy books and gold medals for avoiding death did not count. How much money can this promise be worth?

It’s just a lifelong coward or a momentary hero, and it’s just a single blow!

Liu Chun subconsciously paid attention to the screen in the hall, and faintly seemed to have something shaking. Could it be that there were mice in the bedroom, right?

Liu Chun thought for a flash and continued to bow and said, "Your Majesty, I think that a good currency needs to meet at least three conditions... Convenient, safe, and value preservation! The so-called convenience means that it is simple and easy to exchange and easy to carry. At this point, Baochao is much stronger than gold, silver and coins. However, at the next two points, Baochao has problems. In terms of safety, counterfeit coins are rampant and fish are mixed with pearls. In terms of value preservation, the problem is even more serious... The imperial court has repeatedly issued Baochao over the years, causing the flood of Baochao on the market. In addition, the lack of recycling of old coins has made the mix of new and old coins mixed, and the same old coins can only be used as half of the new coins. In addition, the new coins have become old coins in the past one or two years..."

"Even if the people hold treasure banknotes, even if they don't use them, they keep putting them at home, their value is shrinking and decreasing day by day, and there are fewer and fewer things that can be bought... So what can the people do? Naturally, try to spend the treasure banknotes as much as possible... On the market, everyone sells treasure banknotes, and everyone scrambles to store gold, silver and coins. In this way, treasure banknotes are not treasures, but become a burden... There is nothing strange about the destruction law of the court... "

"Enough!"

Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table in anger, and his sharp eyes were like a beast and eagle, locking Liu Chun!

"You are very good! My money method makes you worthless! Do you want me to abolish the treasure money, follow the public opinion, and restore the coins?"

Lao Zhu's tone is comparable to cold iron and ice.

Obviously, more than one person suggested to him... An interesting question arises here. Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the treasure banknotes were depreciated, and he knew! Can he destroy the treasure banknotes? No!

Why?

The truth is not complicated.

Regardless of the value of the treasure banknotes among the people, the official pricing is there... The salary to officials, the military pay for soldiers, the purchase expenses, and the rewards for the New Year... These are all not small amounts. In order to save expenses, Lao Zhu also needs to maintain the issuance of the treasure banknotes, and it will only increase more and more!

Therefore, in terms of the initial design, Baochao is not a real currency... but a special "paper" that Zhu Yuanzhang relied on the emperor's majesty and vigorously promoted!

All officials wrote letters many times to oppose Baochao, but the stubborn Zhu Yuanzhang was unwilling to admit his mistakes. In addition, he believed that all officials had ulterior motives and wanted to steal the financial power from the emperor.

Therefore, the problem of Baochao has changed from a simple monetary and financial issue to a dispute between the monarch and the ministers. Gradually, there is no right or wrong at all!

"Your Majesty! I am a great innovation and a huge financial progress. It cannot be abolished, but it should also be carried forward... It is just that the shortcomings of Baochao need to be corrected. Only after picking up the leftovers and filling in the gaps can Baochao truly become the treasure of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was as deep as water, and after a while, he said, "What do you think you should do?"

"I heard from Your Majesty. I think that first of all, the treasure banknotes cannot be issued at will. There must be an estimate of how much is issued every year. A reserve system must be established... The treasure banknotes must be exchanged for gold and silver at any time to ensure the stability of the currency value. In addition, the court must establish a recycling system for treasure banknotes. In addition, the use of treasure banknotes must be expanded and the people must be allowed to pay taxes with the treasure banknotes!"

Liu Chun said a lot in one breath. After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly laughed loudly, "What a clever tongue! What you said is nothing more than speaking for those rich people, and I still want me to abolish the money law... You have ulterior motives!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words echoed in the bedroom, like a thunder thunder blew up, hitting the top with a heavy hammer.

Liu Chun suddenly felt his legs weak, he crawled on the ground, and tears flowed down...

"Your Majesty, I was wandering in the grassland when I was young, fortunately adopted by my master and taught my knowledge... Two years ago, I was alone and returned to the Ming Dynasty and almost died in the wildfires... Fortunately, I was rescued by others and survived by chance. Since I returned to the Ming Dynasty, I have given all my money to make military rations, improve gunpowder, build steel plants, and garrison the border. I, I... I want to repay the emperor's grace with all my knowledge."

"As of my age, I witnessed Tianyan twice and promoted him to Daning experience. It is already awesome. Even if I have no conscience, I cannot get involved with others! If Your Majesty looks at me like this, then it would be better to give me death!"

Liu Chun was crying and burst into tears... He was not pretending, but he would really lose his head if he didn't cry!

Old Zhu also hesitated... Liu Chun was right. Judging from his experience, it was indeed impossible to get involved with civil servants and gentlemen. "Hmph... I don't want to listen to your eloquent tongue. If you can't help, I will never forgive you!"

"Your Majesty... I suggest that Your Majesty set up a special Royal Bank of the Ming Dynasty to be responsible for the full issuance of Baochao... Your Majesty can invest in the name of the royal family to avoid the interference of the Ministry of Accounts... In addition, I dare to speculate that Your Majesty does not give up Baochao because it is sufficient for the national use. If the bank can be established, Your Majesty can naturally borrow from the bank... Also, the bank can absorb the deposits of the people, so that the recycling of Baochao can be achieved and the currency value can be ensured..."

Liu Chun's eyes shone, and he kept surging... Zhu Yuanzhang was swaying by him...

"Your Majesty, if you are still worried, you can implement it in the capital first. If it can be successful, it will not be too late to promote it across the country!" There is no way, Liu Chun threw out all the "pilot" tricks, really doing his best. If he can't convince Zhu Yuanzhang, he will be miserable!

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was still hesitating, behind the screen, Prince Zhu Biao ran out quickly and knelt next to Liu Chun.
Chapter completed!