First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 589

Lao Zhu was stunned for a long time, then nodded vigorously, full of emotion.

"Since ancient times, emperors and ministers get along well. People often use Tang Taizong and Wei Zheng as examples. But I think, when it comes to the friendship between emperors and ministers, I'm afraid we and the grand master should be counted."

Old Zhu stood up suddenly, grabbed Zhu Biao's arm with one hand, and Zhang Chengtian with the other.

The little fat man was taken aback by the sudden move.His first reaction was to break free, but Zhu Yuanzhang's hands were like pincers, holding Zhang Chengtian firmly.

Then he put his two hands together, "Boss, remember, the one who can keep you in the dragon chair in the future must be this little guy. You have to treat him differently and treat him as a friend. Brother, just like us Same as Mr. Zhang!"

Zhu Biao didn't have anything to say, and nodded quickly, "The words of the father are engraved in my heart, and I dare not forget them."

But Zhang Chengtian didn't think so, his eyes rolled around, staring at Lao Zhu from time to time.

I said in my heart that I followed you as the commander of the guard department, and you pushed me to Zhu Biao, what is this?You can obviously follow the big boss, why should you follow the boss's son?

It doesn't make sense!

The more Lao Zhu saw Zhang Chengtian's reaction, the more he wanted to laugh.

He remembered another thing.

"Boss, your fourth younger brother, Zhu Di, is bold and can do anything. But he cares about Zhang Shuning the most. Do you know why?"

Zhu Biao was stunned, and hurriedly said: "Father, although Zhang Shuning is young, Junior Brother Zhang has an ancient character, he wholeheartedly promotes enlightenment, and sympathizes with the poor. From him, the fourth brother must have seen a life that is completely different from his own! "

"That's right!" Lao Zhu said with a smile, "That kid Shu Ning can indeed be a mirror for the fourth son, so that people won't get carried away! Boss, remember, this kid Chengtian is also a mirror for you. You can't do it, you can't do it He will help you. I believe in the eyes of the emperor, my Zhu family, Jiangshan, if I want to pass it on smoothly, I cannot do without him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words had already lifted Zhang Chengtian to an incomparable height.

"Boy Chengtian, help the prince well!"

Zhu Biao stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Junior Brother Zhang, I hope you will not hesitate to teach me!"

Facing Zhu Biao's hand, Zhang Chengtian stared wide-eyed and said sullenly, "Let me just say it first. Now I'm still a servant of His Majesty, and I won't help you. Secondly, even if I want to help you, I can't help you. So don't come to me for now!"

Zhu Biao also couldn't help laughing, "Father, my son believes your words a little bit, Junior Brother Zhang looks a bit like Master!"

Zhang Chengtian was shocked, my father?He too?

Lao Zhu was in a good mood, "Let's go, the three of us will have a meal together... After this meal, Chengtian boy, you still have to help us find out the news, so don't be lazy."

Old Zhu said to Zhu Biao again: "You also have to rectify the officialdom and reform the official system. No one dares to hinder you!"

Chapter 817 Madam's new official

Zhang Chengtian didn't appreciate Zhu Biao very much, and even thought he was a bit of a waste.He is already a father, and he is also the prince of Jian Guo. When encountering important events, he needs his father to come forward, and even asks his father to help wipe his butt.

Being a son or a disciple is considered unfilial.

Of course, Zhang Chengtian hates Zhu Di who is particularly assertive, and even thinks Zhu Di is a disaster... Anyway, Zhang Chengtian thinks that everyone is like that, so he doesn't bother to help Zhu Biao.

The task now is to take good care of Lao Zhu, learn skills from his father, and then pull up the two brothers so that they can fight for him in the future...

Come to think of it, oh my god, that's pretty busy.

Zhu Biao, just go aside!

Zhang Chengtian took a meal, patted his buttocks and left.

Old Zhu, on the other hand, became more pleased and even laughed.

"It's wonderful, it's really wonderful. Boss, you must remember your father's words and treat Zhang Chengtian well. If we read correctly, this kid may grow up to be stronger than the grand master in the future!"

Zhu Biao was startled, is this really the case?Not necessarily?

Although he was deeply skeptical, he didn't talk nonsense with his father, and he also kept Lao Zhu's instructions in his heart.

As the grand master's son, whether it is Zhang Shuning or Zhang Chengtian, it is actually not easy.

If they want to enter the official career, they will gather a powerful force in the blink of an eye. No matter whether they are civil servants, military generals, or even merchants, there are really not many who dare not buy the account of the grand master.

Zhang Shuning chose the road of enlightenment, helping the poor and not forming cliques. There is no doubt that he inherited Zhang Xiang's virtue and should be commended.

As for Zhang Chengtian, this kid's indifference and indifference, even a little arrogant and rascal, is also a choice.

Especially after the Commander of the Guard Division, it is a manifestation of great wisdom.

I don't even talk to the crown prince, will I talk to you?

Leave it all to me!

The two little dolls of the Zhang family have their own characteristics, but people are looking forward to the twins, and they don't know what surprises they will bring when they grow up?

Anyway, right now these two guys eat and sleep every day.

The older ones like to laugh, no matter who they see, they are always smiling, and their faces seem to be blooming.As for the younger one, he has a cold face. He is full every day and doesn't bother to talk to anyone, including his father.

If something doesn't go your way, give Zhang Ximeng a splash.

No matter whether it is ordinary clothes or python robes, there are urine stains.

What can Zhang Ximeng do? His own son can't be thrown away, let's deal with it!

Fortunately, Jiang Nan's body has recovered these days, and Zhang Ximeng is not alone in taking care of the children.

It's just that after a few days, Jiang Nan couldn't take it anymore. She wanted to go to work, very, very much... She would rather face a sea of ​​official documents than face two bare-bottomed dolls.

It's too troublesome to take care of the children, they can't be beaten or scolded, and they are completely serving the little ancestors.

Zhang Shuning wasn't like that back then!

"Master, do you think I will return to Zhongshu tomorrow, or today?"

Zhang Ximeng gave his wife a big white eye, "Are you so anxious?"

Jiang Nan grinned wryly, "It's a matter of being loyal to the emperor, I am earning money to support the family! Look, now you take care of the children, you don't go to work, and you don't write books. Our family has no way to earn money. Are you drinking northwest wind?"

Madam's words were so reasonable that Zhang Ximeng was speechless.

"Okay, you can go whenever you want, but there is one thing, I advise you to wait a little bit in the end."

"Wait? Why?"

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, and said, "The Crown Prince will preside over the next reform of the official system. It's not good for you to go! You'd better wait at home, so that your position won't be lost!"

Jiang Nan nodded, but his mood was unavoidably depressed.

According to the rule of three years for one pregnancy, she conceived two at once. Conservatively, it will start in six years, with no upper limit.

Jiang Nan was a little worried, and more and more worried, for fear that Zhu Biao would forget her.

And unfortunately, over time, this fear tends to become a reality.

This time Zhu Biao presided over the reform of the official system, which is indeed different from the past.

First of all, the prime minister has become history, and there is no prime minister position.

Menxia Province was also removed, and Zhongshu Menxia was once again combined into one, known as Zhongshu Menxia, ​​commonly known as Zhengshitang, or the Cabinet.

The cabinet has a chief assistant, who is the foreman of the cabinet ministers, responsible for managing the daily affairs of the cabinet, promulgating edicts, sorting out government orders, and presiding over meetings.

Under the first assistant, two or three people can be selected as the second assistant or group assistant to assist the first assistant in the office.

Then there are ministers of various ministries, responsible for formulating specific government affairs, implementing imperial meetings, and cabinet decisions.

Under the ministers of each ministry, it is assigned to Shizhong, who leads the ministries and is responsible for execution.

Yushitai is responsible for supervising officials.

So far, the reform of the official system in the Ming Dynasty has finally begun to take shape.

In this whole system, the most critical part is for the officials of various ministries who are in charge of the matter.They are responsible for daily affairs and do not change with Shangshu.

Basically uphold a neutral and professional attitude and be responsible for the normal operation of all departments.

The chief assistant and ministers of various ministries mainly focus on formulating government orders and supervising their implementation.

Yushitai is responsible for supervising all officials, and in principle is not subject to the intervention of the cabinet... However, if the chief assistant insists on cutting Yushitai's budget and changing Yushitai's personnel, it is not impossible.

This set of official system is much simpler than when Zhongshu was separated from the sect, and the left and right servants were removed, and the overall number of officials was also reduced a lot.

Basically, the result of Zhang Ximeng's talk with Zhu Yuanzhang was similar.

The difference is that the entire reform was directly led by Zhu Biao, and the prince's authority was greatly increased.

Most of the people felt very satisfied, but Jiang Nan was really depressed.

Because the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce was handed over to Han Xiuniang, the promotion of the original branch office became Zhou Huiniang.

Anyway, her job is gone.

what is this?

Unemployed?

After giving birth to two babies and turning around, the official position was lost?

"Master, send me to Dengwen Drum Academy, I'm going to complain!"

Looking at the madam who was playing a small temper, Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "Don't worry, that kid Zhu Biao won't be so careless, don't worry, there will be arrangements."

Jiang Nan rolled his eyelids, and suddenly said, "Tell me, did you give him some advice? Do you have to take my position away?"

Zhang Ximeng yelled that he was wronged, "Ma'am, I still hope to support her! If I do that, I will destroy the Great Wall myself!"

Jiang Nan snorted coldly, "I don't believe it, anyway, I haven't figured out your thoughts for so many years! You are so bad!"

Zhang Ximeng is so helpless, when will Madam's IQ return to the high ground?

Just when Zhang Ximeng had no idea, Zhu Biao really came.

And bring presents.

After taking his seat, Zhu Biao said directly: "Master, to tell you the truth, this time I invited my wife to come out of the mountain. There is a very important position. I want to ask my wife to come forward."

Zhang Ximeng let out a long breath, "You are here, tell me quickly, what are you going to ask her to do?"

Zhu Biao smiled, "Master, after thinking about it, I think that a Daming Bank should be established to take charge of all currency issuance matters. For such a big matter, in terms of character and ability, there is no other person who can handle it except Mrs. Mistress. Therefore, the disciple Come here, I implore Master Mistress to come out of the mountain!"

It is actually the position of the God of Wealth, Zhu Biao is really generous.

Zhang Ximeng hurriedly invited his wife over, and said a few words to her, "Congratulations, you finally have something to do this time, and it's a big deal!"

Jiang Nan couldn't hide his excitement. He listened carefully to Zhu Biao's words, and then said: "You said that you are in charge of issuing treasure banknotes. Isn't that the job of the Baochao Bureau? Is it necessary to establish a separate Daming Bank?"

Zhu Biao hurriedly said: "Master, it's like this. We have more and more foreign trade in Ming Dynasty, and we have accumulated more and more gold and silver. It is not appropriate to hand it over to the Baochao Bureau, nor can it be placed in the treasury. It was spent. If there is money printed by the Bureau of Banknotes, the imperial court can’t use it except directly buying and distributing it. It can’t be handed over to other banks for free. So after thinking about it, I think it is still necessary to set up a general bank to manage Everything, what does the teacher think?"

Jiang Nan listened carefully, and quickly summed up the bank's responsibilities.

"First of all, we must be responsible for foreign trade, manage gold and silver reserves, and be responsible for settlement. Secondly, we must find a way to distribute the printed money. Since you take money from me, you have to pay me interest, and other If the bank wants to make money again, it needs to lend out at a higher interest rate. In a word, in a word, I need to set a benchmark interest rate as the core cornerstone of the entire loan market, right?"

Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly when he heard it, and was even a little surprised. As expected of his wife, he immediately figured out the key point.

"This matter really depends on your old man."

Jiang Nan blinked, and said again: "Then how do I calculate my grade salary?"

Zhu Biao was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "The meaning of the disciple is that the teacher's wife will be awarded the bachelor's degree of Dongge, and she will be the admiral of the Daming Bank in the capacity of the third assistant."

Sanfu University Bachelor, the standard is from a first-rank senior official.

Jiang Nan's face showed joy. It was a trivial matter to be promoted to a higher level. The key was that she could only wear a gold belt, which was one level worse than her husband's jade belt.

Now I can finally be fair and aboveboard, and I can change to a jade belt.

"That's right, I'll take care of it." Jiang Nan took it all in, without being polite at all.

Can she do it?

Not to mention, even if Zhang Ximeng came, he might not be stronger than Jiang Nan.

She worked in the promotion of the branch office and served as the secretary of the Ministry of Commerce. For so many years, she only dealt with money.She is too aware of the difficulties of doing business, and also knows what business development requires.

For so many years, the land of the Central Plains has been in a state of deflation, lack of precious metals, frequent money shortages, and occasionally money is not in a hurry, handing over precious banknotes, printing crazily, and the value of the currency collapses. The common people can only barter, suffering unspeakably.

Therefore, Jiang Nan believes that a stable and appropriate interest rate is very important.

She managed all the additional currency issued earlier.

And set the interest rate from 5.00% to 800. For the industrial and commercial development of Beiping, a special fund of [-] million guan was allocated.

But this money is not given casually, it must be of practical use.

For example, if you want to build a wharf, build a sea-going ship, or build a road, or open a mine... no problem, as long as it is used for a legitimate purpose, I will give you money. As for other things, such as lending for interest, it is a bit difficult.

Jiang Nan asked for someone to manage it.