Chapter 136: Ask Lao Zhu for money
Although he was dissatisfied with the old goods, after all, he had done the household department and was an important minister in the court, and Liu Chun did not dare to slack off, so he could only go to see Ru Taisu.
After inquiring, Liu Chun learned that the old man's mansion was in Nancheng, surrounded by merchants from all over the world, and there were many dramas, the environment was messy, and the courtyard was very small, and it was even a little shabby.
When he arrived, he found an old man in cloth waiting at the door with a cane.
"Please ask the old housekeeper to pass on my behalf, the late Liu Chun, and meet Master Ru!"
The old man looked at Liu Chun, a very young man, who was handsome and handsome...... can't help but remind him of when he was young, and he used to be freshly dressed and angry!
"Liu experience, the old man is Ru Taisu, I have been waiting for you here for a long time."
After speaking, the old man invited Liu Chun in.
At this time, Liu Chun realized that Ru Taisu's legs and feet were inconvenient...... By the way, Liu Chun finally remembered that the old man dragged the text in front of Lao Zhu and wrote an obscure book of 10,000 words, which made Zhu Yuanzhang beat him up, perhaps because he was disabled...... If that's the case, it's understandable that people don't invite themselves.
Thinking of this, Liu Chun was a little embarrassed.
When I arrived in the living room, the guests and hosts sat down, and the old man prepared snacks, tea, and melons and fruits...... "Liu experience, His Royal Highness the Prince came down to find the old man, saying that you said that you moved Your Majesty to prepare for the establishment of a bank, and also recommended a senior and virtuous minister to take charge, and His Royal Highness the Prince found the old man...... To tell the truth, the old man was quite surprised, honestly afraid, and after thinking about it for three whole days, he couldn't make up his mind, so he invited Liu to come over and want to talk to you! ”
The old man's attitude was sincere and his tone was modest, which made Liu Chun's favor rise rapidly.
"The boss is in charge of the household department, honest and honest, everyone knows, and the preparation for the establishment of the bank is also a trivial matter...... The late students are shallow and young, and if the adults don't dislike it, the late students are naturally willing to do their best. ”
Ru Taisu laughed and shook his head, "Liu is too polite, I am an old friend with Master Liu, he came back from Beiping, so he didn't have the mouth to praise you, saying that you taught those captives of the Northern Yuan Dynasty like an arm, and you can be called a cadre in the world...... And after you entered Beijing, you dared to speak out, especially when you directly asked about the original intention of setting up the treasure banknote in front of the Son of Heaven, which really impressed the old man! ”
Saying that, Ru Taisu actually stood up, trembled, and bowed to Liu Chun.
This frightened Liu Chun, and hurriedly said: "Boss, Your Majesty asks, it's just that the late life is telling the truth!" ”
"Alas!" The old man sighed deeply, "To tell the truth, these four words are not easy!" In officialdom, there are a few people who dare to tell the truth! Ru Taisu sat down again and said to Liu Chun: "Three years ago, the old man was dismissed from the post of household secretary, and since then, the household department has been vacant, and the size of the imperial court's expenses are actually controlled by His Majesty alone...... Do you know why? ”
Liu Chun took a breath, he met Ru Taisu for the first time, but he didn't dare to say anything, even if this old man was friends with Liu Sanwu, it wouldn't work! Who knows if it's true or not......
Seeing that Liu Chun was silent, Ru Taisu was even more pleased, and the young man was afraid that he would not have a door.
"Liu Experience, have you always heard of the Guo Huan case and the empty seal case?"
Of course, this Liu Chun knew that Guo Huan was originally a household servant, because of the embezzlement of tens of millions of stones of grain and rice from the national treasury, involving the entire six departments, all of them were executed by Zhu Yuanzhang, implicating hundreds of officials.
"For a long time, the Son of Heaven did not trust the officials of the household, after the old man took over the household book, the Son of Heaven once said, 'The golden cup is drunk together, and the white blade is not forgiven', the old man is trembling, and he can live to this day, thanks to His Royal Highness the Prince. The old man had no intention of pursuing a career, but the prince invited him and had to reluctantly make it difficult. It's just that the old man heard that this bank wants to manage the money for the Son of Heaven...... The old man thought that it was too much to do and had to guard against it! ”
Ru Taisu tapped on the table, and Liu Chun's heart was pounding...... He also thought that Zhu Yuanzhang had been fighting corruption all times, and the household department was the hardest hit area, even if it was fine, he would be implicated.
It's something that can't be helped.
Zhu Yuanzhang's background and experience determined that he strongly doubted the officials under him, especially the household department in charge of money, Ru Taisu could come down from the position of household secretary alive, and he could already smile secretly.
Ru Taisu saw that Liu Chun's face changed slightly, as if he was thinking, and the old man changed his words.
"The matter of treasure money is extraordinary...... I thought about it for a few days, and I might as well listen to the old man's opinion. ”
"The late student is about to ask the old man."
Ru Taisu nodded slightly, "You mentioned that you need to use new means to distinguish fake coins...... This can be done by the craftsmen, as for the recycling of old coins, the old man thinks so, do you see if you can imitate the ticket number of the money bank...... By the way, it's the bank you said, which allows the merchants and ordinary people to deposit the treasure banknotes...... The imperial court only charged some storage fees and depreciation fees, and when the time came, the people could come and take out the new treasure money, so as to maintain the stability of the treasure money and achieve the purpose of recycling the old money. ”
After listening to Ru Taisu's thoughts, Liu Chun almost sprayed, which is completely different from what he imagined!
Liu Chun wants to get a bank with interest on deposits, but the old man has to charge a custody fee, who will deposit money?
In fact, this is the difference in concepts...... Early cabinet rooms, gold and silver shops, money banks, ticket numbers...... In fact, they all collect money from depositors.
For ordinary merchants, it is very dangerous to travel long distances and carry too much metal currency, and the fineness of gold and silver is not the same in different places, so it is very inconvenient to trade.
They deposit the money in the banker's ticket number, and then the banker's ticket number provides a guarantee, although there are some fees to pay, but it is also tolerable.
It's just that...... Can this set of methods be used on treasure money?
"Boss, what should I do if the people are businessmen and don't want to deposit their money in the bank?"
Ru Taisu took a deep breath, his old face was full of entanglement, and he said after a while: "Then there is only a strict order to force the businessmen and the people to save money." ”
Liu Chun muttered: "The imperial court forced the people to use treasure money, and forced the people to save money, lest it will speed up the pace of abandonment of treasure money by the people...... It's self-defeating, but it completely ruins the treasure money! ”
Liu Chun was able to say this, which surprised Ru Taisu!
"Liu's experience is really keen! ......The old man didn't speak, but took a box, unfolded it, and handed a golden cup to Liu Chun.
At the bottom of the cup, there are two words "Imperial System"!
"Golden Cup?"
"Well, it was given to the old man by His Majesty!"
Liu Chun's eyes were straight, the golden cup was in front, and the white blade was behind...... If he can't do this, Lao Zhu will kill someone!
Ru Taisu shook her gray head, helpless.
"Of course, the old man knows that forcing people to deposit money will lead to a backlash...... But if not, how can we fulfill His Majesty's entrustment! When the time comes, I'm afraid that the old man will use this golden cup, fill it with crane top red, and drink it himself! ”
Looking at the old man's pitiful appearance, Liu Chun really felt a trace of sympathy for the officials of the Hongwu Dynasty...... It is said that some people have to prepare a will before going to court, which does not seem to be an exaggeration, it is really an official with his head raised!
Liu Chun stared at the golden cup, without blinking his eyes, Ru Taisu still liked it!
"Liu Experience, if you can think of a perfect plan for the old man, this golden cup is yours!"
Liu Chun suddenly smiled, "The Imperial Golden Cup is indeed a good thing. Boss...... Do you have the guts? ”
"Guts? What are you doing? "Ru Taisu has a very bad premonition.
"Let's go to Your Majesty."
"Looking for Your Majesty?"
"Well, go to Your Majesty and ask for money! Let him give the bank the principal! I don't believe it, the huge palace can't bring out gold and silver! ”
Ru Taisu rolled her eyes, almost fainting.
It's been many years, just seeing the money sent to the palace, I haven't seen His Majesty the Emperor lose money!
"Liu Chun, why don't you go back, the old man can do this by himself......" Ru Taisu suddenly felt that he had made a big mistake......
"No!" Liu Chun also came to the strength, clenched his fists, and waved vigorously, "Boss, hurry up and change into court clothes...... Your Majesty has made up your Majesty's decision on the money for running a bank! ”