On the street, people from all over the world sent the results of the recent survey to the cabinet.
The scholars under the cabinet were busy writing statistics.
Including but not limited to Northern Zhili, the surrounding provinces would also send out a survey.
The survey was naturally about the attitudes of the people towards the creation of the new currency.
When the cabinet scholars sent the calculated ratio to the three scholars, the three scholars had just arrived on duty.
They believed in the authority of the scholars under the Cabinet.
Arithmetic had been developed for thousands of years. By the Ming Dynasty, it had already been valued and skillfully used in administrative work. Simple data statistics, proportion statistics, and examination were all mastered by bureaucrats.
Chief Assistant Liu Jian held the freshly brewed morning tea and drank it while looking at the results of the statistics survey sent by his subordinates.
Soon, Liu Jian's hand that was holding the teacup trembled slightly. His expression was a little strange, as if he had seen a ghost.
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian looked at Liu Jian in confusion.
The old minister had served in Yingzong, Xianzong, Xiaozong, and Wuzong. As the elder of the four dynasties, he had seen all kinds of storms and never had such a strange expression like today.
"Elder Xie, what happened? Is there a problem with the scholar's statistics?"
Liu Jian took a deep breath and didn't say anything. He held the cup of tea and closed his eyes slightly, as if he was still digesting the data he had just seen.
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian craned their necks to take a look.
As the strongest combination of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, there was no one like them. These three cabinet elders were the most important ministers in the Ming Dynasty's history.
When the two of them saw the statistics sent by the scholar, their eyes widened and they gasped. They subconsciously said,"How did this happen?"
Liu Jian, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally opened his mouth and smiled.""The Crown Prince is far-sighted!"
These words shocked Xie Qian and Li Dongyang again.
That's right! Wasn't the one who initiated the investigation the Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao?
The three Pavilion Elders looked at the bloody list of statistics and saw that less than one-tenth of the people supported the circulation of the new currency. They were shocked for a long time.
Fortunately, the crown prince had provided this method.
If they blindly minted the new coins, not only would it waste their energy, financial resources, manpower, and material resources, but it would also end up with nothing. If the people did not recognize it, it would be the biggest mistake in the administrative policy!
They could lose face, but Da Ming couldn't lose face.
The entire process of casting the new currency, from preparation to implementation, required the mobilization of the forces of the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and a large amount of copper and silver.
In the end, not only did they not gain any benefits from the policy, but they also wasted the national strength and financial resources of the Ming Dynasty. This was what they could not tolerate the most.
But why was it like this?
Why did the people reject the introduction of the new currency?
The three Pavilion Elders looked at each other and ran toward Yangxin Palace Hall anxiously.
……
Yangxin Palace Hall.
Zhu Youtang received the three auxiliary ministers of the cabinet and smiled."Why is Third Duke looking for Zhen in such a hurry?”
Chief Liu Jian stepped forward and said,"Your Majesty, the investigation is done."”
Emperor Hongzhi naturally knew what Liu Jian was talking about. In fact, he had been waiting for the attitude of the people, waiting for data to prove the correct decision to issue new coins, so as to achieve the purpose of educating Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao.
"How is it? What percentage?"
Liu Jian's face twitched."I've calculated it to the maximum. It's 10%."”
Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment before he smiled.""Are you joking?"
However, looking at Liu Jian's serious expression, Zhu Youtang's face gradually darkened. He gasped and said,""Why is this happening? Is there a problem with the research?"
Liu Jian shook his head." It's all done by the most proficient people. I dare not neglect it."”
That was that the people were really against the minting of the new currency…
Emperor Hongzhi's expression changed unpredictably. In the end, his face gradually darkened as he said self-deprecatingly,""I thought that I would implement a good national policy, but I didn't expect that the people would not understand me.”
"Your Majesty, don't be discouraged. This is actually a good thing." Liu Jian consoled.”
"If it weren't for the Crown Prince's advice, we would have wasted a lot of money and increased the burden on the country if we couldn't use the new coins.”
"Now that the Crown Prince has predicted the difficulties for the Emperor, and my Imperial Court has not suffered any losses, isn't it a blessing?”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard Liu Jian's words, he nodded slowly.""Elder is right."
My son, oh my son, you have really helped your father a great deal this time. You have helped our Great Ming to correct the path forward and let us take fewer twists and turns.
Emperor Hongzhi felt extremely gratified when he thought of how outstanding his son was.
He said to the three cabinet elders," Please inform the Ministry of Revenue. Let's put this matter aside for now and discuss it later."”
"Yes!"
After the three cabinet elders left, Emperor Hongzhi said to Huai 'en,""Call Yang Tinghe over."
"Here!"
After a while, Yang Tinghe walked over respectfully and cupped his fists.""This subject pays his respects to the Emperor!"
Zhu Youtang flicked his sleeves and stood up. He pulled Yang Tinghe's sleeve and said,""Sir, there's no need to be so polite."
"What lessons have you been teaching the Crown Prince recently? Was he doing well? En, are you satisfied with my son?"
"I'm definitely satisfied. After all, Teacher has taught me well, haha.”
Yang Tinghe was speechless.
Honestly, I really want to tell you that I'm not satisfied.
The Crown Prince hardly had any lessons in the Eastern Palace. Most of the time, he went out with Liu Jin and the others to have fun. He must have found those scoundrels to fight cocks and walk dogs.
However, looking at Emperor Hongzhi who had to work hard for both the country and his son...
Yang Tinghe still couldn't bear to badmouth Zhu Houzhao, so he forced a smile and said,""Good, cough cough, the crown prince is very good. This official…is very satisfied. This official will definitely teach him better and will definitely satisfy the emperor!”
"As for this official…this official's teachings are not good enough, but don't worry, Your Majesty, this official will definitely rack his brains.”
"Alright, alright." Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand and said," Thank you for your trouble in the future.”
"I'll take my leave," Yang Tinghe hurriedly said.”
On the way back, Yang Tinghe happened to meet the three cabinet elders.
The Third Pavilion Elder looked at Yang Tinghe with a burning gaze and said warmly,""Lord Yang, that research plan was written by you, right? Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, Lord Yang's future is promising. Very good, very good!”
Yang Tinghe was speechless.
Why were their words so strange?
"What research?" he asked in confusion. What was research? Why haven't I heard of such strange words before?”
Hmm?
The Third Pavilion Elder was stunned, and his face stiffened.
"Lord Yang, please don't joke." Liu Jian laughed.”
"I really don't know what you're talking about!" Yang Tinghe said.”
"New currency research?" The three Pavilion Elders asked in astonishment.”
"What?" Yang Tinghe was confused.”
Yang Tinghe looked innocent.
The three Pavilion Elders thought to themselves,"He really didn't teach the Crown Prince?"
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