Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Heart Cultivation.
"Zhao 'er, you've grown up and know how to share my worries. Good fight, those two old things from the Zhou family!”
There were many things that the emperor could not do himself, but this son could do whatever he wanted.
It seemed like a difficult family matter, but because of Zhu Houzhao's beating, it was easily resolved.
Even Zhu Youtang felt inferior to him in terms of wisdom.
He could handle political affairs, but he really didn't have the energy to worry about these trivial matters.
Zhu Houzhao stuffed the apple into his mouth and stammered,""It's a small matter."
Eunuch Huai 'en handed over the Ministry of Revenue's memorial to Zhu Youtang, who placed it aside.
"Father, what did the Ministry of Revenue do this time?"
Zhu Youtang habitually did not intend to tell Zhu Houzhao, but considering that his son had become more and more outstanding recently, he should also know some of the major operations and actions of the court.
"After the spring of this year, I will discuss with the cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue about the casting of the Hongzhi New Coin.”
"It has been sixty-eight years since Xuande, and Great Ming has never cast copper coins again. As the value of the banknotes depreciated, Minister Li of the Ministry of Revenue suggested casting copper coins to ensure the value of the banknotes.”
Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and thought, Isn't this what he and Brother Ce were discussing a few days ago?
Father is really planning to make new coins?
Zhu Houzhao quickly put down the apple and wiped his hands casually.""Imperial Father, I don't recommend casting new coins.”
"The credibility of the Great Ming Treasure Notes has already collapsed among the people. Creating new coins is time-consuming and laborious, and it will also consume the country's financial resources. Wasn't it better to keep the money in useful places?”
Zhu Youtang smiled. Considering that the Crown Prince had not come into contact with political affairs, he did not blame Zhu Houzhao.
"It was because of the bankruptcy of the treasury notes that the Ministry of Revenue suggested the creation of small coins.”
"After the small coins come out, we can use copper coins to pull back the credit of the banknotes. At that time, we can drive up the value of the banknotes and also issue small coins. It's the best of both worlds.”
Emperor Hongzhi and the cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue were all thinking about the ideal, but they ignored the most critical problem, which was whether the people recognized it.
No matter how well you push the administrative orders, no matter how well your subordinates execute them, the people don't need your things, okay? I'll accept silver, alright?
"Father, we really can't forge more small coins. It's a waste of money and manpower…" Zhu Houzhao hurriedly shook his head.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said," Alright, alright. You still don't understand these things. Father will slowly explain it to you in the future. You don't have to ask about this matter."”
Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes." Father, how about this? Have the Cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue send out a survey to the people."”
Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment.”
He felt that he could no longer understand what his son was saying.
Why did Yang Tinghe teach all these strange things?
Zhu Houzhao said," It's you who asked the Cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue to ask the opinions of the people and produce a blank paper to record whether they are willing to use the silver in their hands to exchange for small notes. They are also willing to accept others giving them small notes for change."”
"If we compile all these into a report, we will probably know what the people think. At that time, if most of the people agree, wouldn't it be better to implement this policy?”
Hmm?
This was a very fresh idea.
It was always right to be prepared in advance.
However, Emperor Hongzhi still believed that the people were willing to accept the new money.
Although the Hongwu Tongbao had a large circulation during the Hongwu Yongle period, most of the copper coins were now restricted. If a new currency appeared at this time, the common people would definitely accept it.
"Alright, Imperial Father will try your method first.”
"Alright."
Zhu Houzhao didn't stay in Yangxin Palace Hall any longer and ran away.
"This child."
Emperor Hongzhi shook his head. Although he still looked like he was not serious, he had already begun to think about political affairs and share my worries.
Regardless of whether his suggestion was good or not, Zhu Youtang, the emperor's father, would attach great importance to it.
"Go and get the three cabinet elders and the Minister of Revenue to come over.”
"Yes."
Not long after, the Cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue arrived at Yangxin Palace Hall.
Emperor Hongzhi explained Zhu Houzhao's opinion survey to the four of them.
"Your Majesty, who proposed this?" Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the cabinet, hurriedly asked. It was a novel idea! High, high!"
Emperor Hongzhi had an obvious smile on his face.
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were stunned for a moment. When they saw the proud expression on the Emperor's face, they immediately understood. It was probably the Crown Prince's doing. Otherwise, the Emperor would not have written his pride on his face.
The only person who could make the Emperor enjoy flattery so much was his precious son.
Hence, the two assistants cupped their fists and said,""Emperor, we also think that the person who proposed this plan has very high methods!”
Emperor Hongzhi laughed out loud and then deliberately waved his hand.""It's not a brilliant plan. Zhen, that brat, was just fooling around and casually said it.”
"We congratulate the emperor on obtaining the qilin son!”
Emperor Hongzhi's smile grew wider, and then he said,""Follow the Crown Prince's suggestion and do some research. I also want to know what the commoners think of the new currency.”
"Yes!"
……
In fact, it was not impossible to create new coins, but at the very least, it was not the best time. This was because the people of Ming Dynasty had just survived the hardships of Chenghua years. They had not enjoyed the peace for long and could not accept the impact of new coins.
Moreover, from the later period of Hongzhi to the main hall, plagues, natural disasters, and floods continued, adding a lot of difficulties to the local minting bureau to produce new coins. After a comprehensive combination of various factors, Hongzhi Tongbao finally died without illness.
Now, he just had to wait for the opportunity to restore the credibility of the imperial court's currency system before continuing to mint new coins. Only then would the new coins have a chance of survival.
Zhu Houzhao brought the eight tigers to the Green Vine Courtyard in Scholarflower Alley with smiles on their faces.
"Brother Ce, look what I brought you!”
He took out a jade pendant and gave it to Su Ce as if he was presenting a treasure.
This was naturally given to Zhu Houzhao by the Empress Dowager, who then gave it to Su Ce.
He didn't lack a belt, and there were many jade ornaments in the Eastern Palace.
Su Ce naturally knew the preciousness of this jade pendant and hurriedly refused,""This is too expensive. I can't afford it.”
"Hey!" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand. Brother Ce, you don't know this, but my family's elders followed your method and settled the dispute between the Zhou and Zhang families. This was a reward from the higher-ups, so my family's elders let me play with it.”
"This credit is yours, and the jade pendant should be yours.”
"Your family elders still have the power to mediate the conflict between the royal family?" Su Ce laughed.”
Zhu Houzhao quickly said," Well, my elder is an official. He knows some people. Let's not talk about this. Oh right, what's this small room of yours?" Is it the toilet?"
I'm dizzy!
That's a saunas, bro. Your toilet looks like this? What kind of gaze was that!
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