First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 590

Later, Jiang Nan set up a special fund, which was developed for overseas adventures. Individuals can provide up to 100 guan, and groups can provide up to [-] million guan.

Daming wants to provide strong financial support for overseas expansion!

Chapter 818 For Our Family

Jiang Nan took over Daming Bank, and dozens of banks, large and small, came under her control.Among them are giants such as Yingtian Bank and Peking Bank.There are also commercial banks opened by Huizhou merchants and Shanxi merchants.

In fact, regardless of Huizhou merchants or Shanxi merchants, they are all against the State Bank. After all, they prefer the traditional financial industry of Qianzhuang Bank.

But I'm sorry, facing the powerful momentum of the court, they simply couldn't stand it.

The imperial court has abundant treasures and strong capital.

Plus lower interest rates, and broad coverage.

Once they actually meet, they don't even have the slightest chance.

The disastrous defeat of the grain merchants had already taught most people a lesson. Against the imperial court, not only would they go bankrupt, but they would also die without a place to bury them.

Based on the principle of joining if they can't beat it, some Shanxi and Huizhou merchants also followed the example of the imperial court and established their own banks.

All in all, the entire bank of Daming is in Jiang Nan's hands, just like the current female god of wealth.

Jiang Nan goes to bed early and late every day, and even has to work overtime, which is extremely busy.

Zhang Chengtian watched his old lady busy every day, he was so greedy, how much salary would he get for a month as a commander for Lao Zhu?Like my old lady, if you set up a special loan at will, you will have tens of millions of treasures.

Who is richer?

Zhang Chengtian was full of doubts and puzzled... There was really no other way, Zhang Chengtian could only come to his father, he wanted to ask Zhang Ximeng for advice.

"Father, you said that in the current Daming, who has the final say? Who is more powerful?"

Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, "Why do you care about this, kid?"

Zhang Chengtian said: "Father, isn't this obvious! If I want to become an official and take power, I will naturally dedicate myself to the supreme authority! If I don't know who is the greatest, how can I formulate my ideals in life!"

Zhang Ximeng laughed angrily, "Can't you learn from your elder brother?"

"No! Can't! Everyone has his own aspirations, anyway, I don't want to!"

Zhang Ximeng snorted coldly: "Since that's the case, haven't you become His Majesty's commander? What are you doing here to talk nonsense to me? Serve Your Majesty well!"

Zhang Chengtian frowned, and said helplessly: "Father, I originally thought that His Majesty is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, one person in the world. But I found that the money that His Majesty can use is far inferior to that of my mother. The people he can control are far less than...you are old! Now after the reform of the official system, the prestige of the prince is getting higher and higher. I, I really can't figure out who is in charge of this country... I can only come to you, sir, please answer your questions. Father, For the sake of the love between father and son, please guide the child! I am really afraid that I made the wrong choice."

Zhang Ximeng looked at his son. The little fat man was eleven or twelve years old. At this age, Zhu Di was already a feudal clan. In a few years, Zhang Chengtian would also graduate from middle school. It was indeed crucial to choose what to do next.

Zhang Ximeng sighed slightly, "I don't want to say some things, but you asked them again, and you said I didn't tell you, something is wrong, after all, you are also my son. But I told you, your kid is a bad student." , I am in a difficult situation again!"

Hearing this, Zhang Chengtian hurriedly approached Zhang Ximeng, with a wicked smile on his face, "Father, no matter what, the child must respect your father and mother, and take care of two younger brothers, as well as my elder brother, probably too." You want me to help you. You, the old man, leave all your ability to suppress the bottom of the box to the child. Really, only the child can inherit your old skills."...

Zhang Chengtian held his chin with a look of admiration, he almost knelt down and begged.

Zhang Ximeng finally had no choice but to sigh repeatedly.

"Okay, I can teach you, but how much understanding you have depends on yourself... Let me ask you, after this reform, who has the real authority?"

Zhang Chengtian thought for a while, "Is it the prince? I don't think it looks like it either!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "Your feeling is right. After this time, the government affairs of the imperial court have become more professional. There are skilled clerks and clerks below, and professionals such as Hu Yan outside. They provide plans and assist cabinet ministers and ministers. Make a decision. In fact, it is the following people who really have the final say!"

Zhang Chengtian nodded slightly, "Father, since the people below have the final say, what's the use of the Fushangshu?"

Zhang Ximeng laughed again, "Do you think that whoever has the final say must always say what he says? Just like me and His Majesty, who do you think has the final say between us?"

Zhang Chengtian frowned slightly, "You are the old man? But why do I feel that His Majesty is the one who makes decisions when it is critical!"

"That's right, if I had the final say all the time, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers would have broken down long ago." Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "Actually, no one really has the final say. Both parties must respect each other, maybe compromise. In most government affairs, I can be the master, but I must leave some to His Majesty, let him have the final say. Only in this way can the monarch and his subjects be in harmony and bring out the best in each other."

"The general situation is the same when it falls into various yamen. It is naturally advantageous to have daily power in the matter and be responsible for providing advice to the minister. But if any minister wants to make his own decisions, he will even turn his face against his subordinates." If you don't want to be an official position, if there is a disturbance, it will be very embarrassing for you."

"So a smart person needs to leave enough space for Shangshu to make him feel that he has power. Only then can he be comfortable and enjoy power!"

Don't look at how Zhang Ximeng got angry and scolded this kid, but at this moment, Zhang Ximeng was unreserved, and passed on the most important things to Zhang Chengtian.

Who has the final say, this will always be the most critical question.

The division of power between the monarch and his ministers is even more extraordinary.

If the courtiers have too much power, it will become Sima Zhao's heart, and everyone will know. At that time, either the emperor will eradicate the traitors, or the powerful ministers will kill the emperor instead, and follow the story of Wang Mang Dong Zhuo.

So when it comes to a good division of authority, you are four and six, and you are three and seven. It is absolutely impossible for one party to take all of it, let alone occupy all of it.

It stands to reason that Zhang Chengtian is not very old, and this is a very boring thing, and ordinary people can't listen to it at all, but Zhang Chengtian is obviously a bit talented, he not only understands it, but can even draw inferences about it.

"Father, you said sharing, but how do you divide it so that you can get more? Without attracting others' attention?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "You brat, you really hit the point. In a word, it's about selecting the right person and taking the right position."

"What is the right person? Is there one who has both ability and political integrity?" Zhang Chengtian asked curiously.

"Let me ask you, does your mother have both ability and political integrity?" Zhang Ximeng asked with a smile. …

Zhang Chengtian nodded quickly, "That's natural! My mother thinks it's this!"

The little guy gave two thumbs up!

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "That's right, but have you ever thought that with your mother's shrewdness, when you arrive at Daming Bank, will the people below be better off?"

Zhang Chengtian shook his head, and said in a low voice: "We don't feel well when she is at home!"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "Think about it again, if it's the position above, whether it's your majesty, the crown prince overseeing the country, or the prime minister... For their authority, can you appoint someone like your mother?" Woolen cloth?"

"No! Absolutely not!" Zhang Chengtian shook his head hastily, "She is too powerful. If she is in charge of Daming Bank, no one else can interfere."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Then let me ask you again, is there anyone who will benefit from your mother's stay at the bank?"

Zhang Chengtian thought over and over again, and finally said tentatively: "Perhaps the people of Daming will get some benefits...Father, after hearing what you said, I suddenly feel that His Highness the Crown Prince still has some merits!"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, this bastard is really too rampant, is this a saving grace?This is called knowing people and doing good tasks, and being selfless!

Zhang Chengtian pondered for a while, then suddenly said: "Father, then tell me, if it were someone else, wouldn't it be possible to promote some mediocre people to the top, and then take over the power smoothly?"

Zhang Ximeng sighed slightly, "Your brain power is indeed suitable for learning this!"

Encouraged, Zhang Chengtian became more courageous, and said more brazenly: "Father, you said that in the affairs of each department, can you find a way to push the bad people to the chief assistant? Then arrange a bunch of useless people to take charge of each department, Do you own the power?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled softly: "Then how do you know that he is not hiding his clumsiness? What if you push someone pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, and you are not lifting a rock to shoot yourself in the foot?"

Zhang Chengtian was startled again, the little guy couldn't help but lower his head, pondered over and over again, and finally he seemed to understand something.

"Father, I understand. In fact, this matter is back to what you said at the beginning. You must know how to advance and retreat, and know the trade-offs. You can't take them all away, otherwise, once you tear your face, it will be difficult for anyone. You have to choose those A guy who is not too stupid, to become a Shangshu, don't be too sharp and take away too much prestige. Be careful, judge the situation, see people clearly, and see the situation clearly...Are you right?"

Zhang Chengtian seemed to have realized something extraordinary, and was ecstatic in his heart, but when he looked up, he found that his father had already got up and left.

Zhang Chengtian still couldn't hide his excitement, he was finally able to clear the clouds and mist, and see some things clearly.

There is no doubt that Zhu Yuanzhang, as the founding emperor, and the father of the grand master both have unshakable authority. They are accidents and are no longer considered.

In fact, the best position is to assist the chief assistant and give it to Shizhong.

This nominally assists the first assistant and provides advice to the first assistant.But in fact, it is possible to overwhelm the host by taking the lead, and the chief assistant can be emptied and truly in charge of the court.

It is Song Lian who is in charge of the affairs at the moment.

This old man who doesn't show his mountains and dews is actually the most terrifying one!

very good!

I have a goal. Sooner or later, I will climb to that position. It is so interesting to be silent and master the situation.

But there seems to be a problem. If you want to climb to Song Lian's position, you must pass the academic qualifications.

At least one must have been in Jimin School or Fudan School. Grades are secondary, and diplomas are the most important.

But the question is, can I pass the exam now?

It seems to be a bit difficult!

"Brother, Senior Sister Xia!" Zhang Chengtian jumped three feet high and went straight to Zhang Shuning.

"For the future of our family, you have to help brother!"

Chapter 819 The True Emperor's Disciple

"No way, I can't help you."

Zhang Shuning said straightforwardly: "I also have so many students. I helped you. If you passed the exam, what should you do if you took someone else's quota?"

Zhang Chengtian was dumbfounded, "What should I do? I'm your brother! Darling!"

Zhang Shuning remained unhurried, "Heaven and earth rulers, relatives and teachers, masters and apprentices are actually better than brothers."

"You're talking nonsense!" Zhang Chengtian said angrily, "Our father has re-established the guidelines, not to mention that even in the past, isn't it normal for brothers to support each other? By the way, it's like Su Shi and Su Zhe! We brothers, Counting Dad, we have three cards, don't you think?"

In order to convince the eldest brother, Zhang Chengtian really said everything.

But Zhang Shuning was still indifferent, "It's still the same sentence, I can't help you make a small difference and teach you how to get into the school."

"Why? Just because you are my elder brother, for the sake of fairness?" Zhang Chengtian was about to cry, almost pleading: "You teach me in private, no one will say anything about you!"

"It's not just that." After Zhang Shuning thought about it seriously, he still shook his head. He stood up, pulled Zhang Chengtian, and went to his small study room. Facing a whole shelf of books, Zhang Shuning sighed softly, "Second brother, what are your conditions?" It's already very good. You have conditions that others can't even think of. At this time, you still need me to help you. This shows that your brain is really not good. Even if you are lucky enough to pass the exam, So what? Just be an ordinary official?"

"Of course not, I want to be the capital..." Zhang Chengtian shut up in time, almost expressing his thoughts.

Zhang Shuning ignored him, but said earnestly: "Second brother, you are the son of the Zhang family, even if you can't be a genius, you can't rely on others for such trivial things as studying and taking exams. ...I can only tell you two words!"

Zhang Shuning stretched out his finger, "First, I have already written in the teaching aids how to take the exam. I didn't keep anything. If you understand it, you will take the exam."

"Secondly, learning is not that difficult. On the contrary, learning is very interesting. Be confident!"

Zhang Shuning patted Zhang Chengtian on the shoulder, and then he turned and left.

Zhang Chengtian gritted his teeth and snorted coldly: "Stingy! Just wait, I can pass the exam even if I study by myself! It's nothing special!"

The little fat man really lost his temper, he reduced the frequency of going out, and even quit his favorite roast duck.

He began to flip through all the textbooks, carefully read them from beginning to end, and read them carefully.

Gradually, Zhang Chengtian realized that it didn't seem that difficult... Especially in liberal arts, it was easy to grasp, it was really too easy.

There are several articles in it, written by my father.

There are not so many allusions, they are all very plain and straightforward stuff, what do you not understand?

As for other content, it is also entry-level, nothing.

Zhang Chengtian was in a bad mood when he learned the mathematics part.

This stuff can't be figured out by hard work.

Zhang Chengtian really needs to get started, but the problem is that my elder brother doesn't teach, but Senior Sister Xia can teach, but the problem is that Xia Zhifeng's thinking jumps, her lectures are not the kind that are easy to understand, and I don't understand them at all.

Dad's place doesn't seem to work either.

My old lady is fine, but she is too busy with work, Daming Bank has just started operation, and my old lady has no time at all.

Dude, look around, no one can teach yourself!

Zhang Chengtian almost cried, is it possible that he wants to go out and ask a teacher to teach him?

With my salary, I can probably hire a teacher!

Salary, I really feel sorry for you!

Zhang Chengtian suddenly thought of someone... Zhu Yuanzhang!

I can go to His Majesty!

Let Your Majesty teach me!

Will Lao Zhu do it?

Don't underestimate Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang has taught princesses and princes, and he has also suffered from homework tutoring.

Teaching Zhang Chengtian mathematics should be no problem at all.

Then there is only one question left, does Lao Zhu have time?

Zhang Chengtian thought about it, but he was still not sure, but it seemed that he should not be busy.

No matter, in order to save money, this is the only way to do it.

Zhang Chengtian carried the math textbook and practice problem set, and ran to report the situation in the capital to Lao Zhu.