Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 493 Cutting the Trouble with a Quick Sword

Meng Jieshi gave Chen Ce a reminder.

Originally, he and Emperor Hongzhi had planned to pilot money houses in coastal cities first and then gradually expand them across the country.

But Meng Xiandong's words gave Chen Ce a heavy blow. He should not be so timid in promoting money houses. Since the policy has been set, he should not give private money house merchants time to react.

We should quickly build money houses in the two capitals and thirteen provinces!
Chen Ce stepped out and said to Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, Lord Meng has made a good suggestion. We should cut the knot quickly and ban all private banks in the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and let the state banks intervene strongly."

After these words were spoken, everyone in the hall gasped.

No, this matter is still in the discussion stage and hasn't been finalized yet. How dare you, Marquis Tai'an, brazenly say that you want to establish money houses all over the country in one go?
If there are no depositors at that time, if people do not deposit their money in banks, have you ever considered the costs and expenses of so many local banks?
Didn't you, Chen Chunjian, say that you were terminally ill? Why are you still jumping up and down now?
Meng Xiandong didn't want to be the victim. What do you mean I gave a good suggestion? He didn't want to get involved in anything today.

If something really happens, he can't take the responsibility.

Meng Xiandong then stepped out and said, "Marquis Tai'an, please be careful with your words and actions. I have no suggestions. This is your own suggestion. Don't involve me!"

At this time, all the officials in the Fengtian Palace had probably guessed that the emperor had suddenly started to discuss the issue of money house construction during the court meeting this morning, and it was probably most likely pushed by Chen Ce!
It has to be said that the emperor now truly has unconditional trust in Chen Ce, and he simply doesn't listen to what the officials say!

When Chen Ce suggested building money houses directly in the two capitals and thirteen provinces, not only did the Ministry of Revenue oppose it, but most of the officials thought that this move was too risky.

National affairs are not a game of house, nor can they be decided by just a word from you, Chen Ce.

If all the capitals, thirteen provinces and prefectures opened money shops, how much would the country need to invest?
Yes, what you said before does make sense. If we can attract savings users, stimulate the national economy, and achieve a double-benefit situation of national prosperity and people's prosperity, this is naturally what all officials of the Ming Dynasty want to see.

But the question is, what if?
How can you be sure that ordinary people will be eager to deposit their money in banks?

"Your Majesty, this is a serious matter. You must not make such a hasty decision!"

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment, glanced at the officials, and said, "You are right. This is a serious matter and we cannot be so careless."

"I will think about it for a while. We will discuss this matter later. That's it for today. I will adjourn the court."

Chen Ce frowned, slightly disappointed, but Emperor Hongzhi still backed down.

Just as he was about to leave the Qianqing Palace, Huai En stopped Chen Ce and said, "Marquis Tai'an, the emperor is calling you in the warm room."

Ok?
Chen Ce was confused and followed Huai En to the warm room. When he arrived at the warm room, he found that the Minister of Revenue Qin Hong was already waiting there.

Emperor Hongzhi said to Qin Hong: "There were many people in the hall just now, and it is inevitable that some people would collude with private money houses and merchants."

"Shiying, follow Chunjian's instructions and do everything in secret. Before the end of the year, directly implement the money bank policy in the two capitals and thirteen provinces."

Qin Hong took a breath of cold air.

So the emperor was performing a play with the officials in the Fengtian Hall just now?
Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said, "Chunjian, you are right. I don't think there will be much risk in doing so. I believe that the common people will be eager to store it."

"You guys do this secretly. When the matter is settled, it will be too late for them to object."

Building a money house was only the first step. Although all officials discussed the pros and cons of the money house in the Fengtian Hall, those were not what Chen Ce and Emperor Hongzhi cared about most.

The construction of money houses is for the purpose of economic globalization, trade globalization, the subsequent currency reform, and to allow the Hongzhi new currency to dominate the world's economic system!

This is the ultimate goal of Chen Ce and Emperor Hongzhi.

Qin Hong didn't know about these things. The only people who really knew the plan were Emperor Hongzhi and Chen Ce.

Emperor Hongzhi only now understood how many steps Chen Ce had taken to plan his plot. Now he felt it firsthand that no one in the Ming Dynasty knew the ideals and ambitions of Chen Ce and Hongzhi. By the time they realized it, things had already been finalized!
Just like Chen Ce's original plan to attack the Japanese island, the final result proved that Chen Ce's far-reaching plan was fully realized.

This time, Emperor Hongzhi and Chen Ce made the plan together. The money house was just the first superficial step, and there was still a lot of work to be done later.

Qin Hong cupped his hands and said, "I obey your order! I will arrange it now."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and waved his hand to signal Qin Hong to leave.

He asked Qin Hong to complete the layout of the money house across the country before the end of the year. Now there are only two months left, and Qin Hong is under great pressure.

Emperor Hongzhi then asked Chen Ce alone, "Chun Jian, can you still bear it?"

Chen Ce nodded.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "I am afraid that Qin Hong may not be able to do it well alone, so please help me with some advice."

Chen Ce bowed and said, "As you wish!"

Just as Chen Ce was about to leave, he took another deep look at Emperor Hongzhi's body and reminded him, "Your Majesty, your health comes first."

"I am beyond help. You must take care of yourself, otherwise the Crown Prince will have to face everything alone in the future."

Although this was a bit presumptuous, Emperor Hongzhi was not angry. After thinking it over, he nodded to Chen Ce and said, "I will!"

"Your Majesty, please give more consideration to the prince's marriage. It's time for him to grow up."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded in agreement.

……

Chen Ce sat in the sedan chair and left the Qianqing Palace in the snow.

When they returned to the mansion on Zhengyang Street, the servants and maids all had happy expressions on their faces, which was strange. When Chen Ce asked them what happy event had happened, no one said anything.

It was already noon, and Chen Ce came to the side hall to have a meal, but found the table was filled with delicious dishes.

Chen Ce is becoming more and more weird. Normally at this time, Madam Wu would be here waiting for Chen Ce to eat, and Xiaohua would be even more impatient with her chopsticks in hand... Why are they not here today?
Just when Chen Ce was wondering, Madam Wu came over with Xiaohua, smiling.

She looked at Chen Ce tenderly and said softly, "Husband, our Chen family has an heir."

"what?"

Chen Ce didn't react, but soon, he said excitedly: "You...you."

Madam Wu covered her belly and smiled, "Well, the doctor came to diagnose me just now and it turns out I'm pregnant."

Chen Ce stood up suddenly, extremely excited, and said excitedly: "Really?!"

Xiao Hua pouted and said, "What's the big deal? Brother Chen, if you like me, I will marry you and give birth to ten or a hundred children for you!"

Chen Ce: “…”

(End of this chapter)