Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 347: Using the Imperial Seal of the State to Stamp and Draft Imperial Edicts! Fully Implemen

Chapter 347: Using the Imperial Seal of the State to Stamp and Draft Imperial Edicts! Fully Implementing National Policies!

Seeing Lin Fu's excited expression.

This shows just how booming the business of royal properties really is.

After all, it was a product of a different era, something that had never appeared in this era before, so it was naturally conceivable.

"Increase the output of the workshops and begin to expand the recruitment of artisans. All artisans must have a clean background and should be recruited mainly from poor people."

"Other."

"The previously selected managers of each prefecture can now set up workshops in their respective prefectures."

"We should start with the southern prefectures, and then move north after the south has been fully covered," Zhu Ying said to Lin Fu.

"Please rest assured, young master."

"This old servant has already made arrangements. The other prefectures will also be opened in the next few days," Lin Fu replied immediately.

"The same applies to banks."

"Unlike royal industries, banks select civil officials from the Ministry of Revenue to be in charge. Now that the bank is newly established, the officials in charge in various places serve a two-year term and are rotated after two years. They are not allowed to stay in one prefecture for long."

"As the bank opens, let the imperial edict be the announcement, and the local government should fully cooperate," Zhu Ying instructed Zhao Mian.

"Your subject obeys the decree," Zhao Mian replied excitedly.

"Yongying."

"Why is the term of office for the heads of various prefectures and counties of the bank limited to two years? That's shorter than the term of office for officials appointed by the imperial court," Zhu Yuanzhang asked, puzzled.

"Old man."

"The human heart is unpredictable."

"Banks represent financial power; it is rare to find someone who can hold endless gold and silver without being tempted."

"A two-year term is just right."

"Not only that."

"The head of a bank in each region must have two deputy heads to assist him and also have the responsibility of mutual supervision."

"I will arrange for the Imperial Guards to be secretly stationed there. Once anyone is found to be embezzling, they will be severely punished."

"The same applies to royal industries, with one main entity and two secondary ones," Zhu Ying said slowly.

Two lives are human beings.

Zhu Yingke was all too aware of the immense power of greed; under the lure of absolute profit, countless people would take the risk.

"That's how it should be," Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

"Other."

"Whenever ordinary people deposit or borrow money, the documents must be printed in three copies: one copy is kept at the local bank, one copy is submitted directly to the prefectural bank, and then to the central bank of Yingtian. All the figures can be verified, and even if one copy is lost, other copies can be obtained to corroborate it."

"I will also arrange for the Ministry of War to dispatch troops from the prefectures to guard the bank vaults. Apart from the stored money, everything else will be sealed up. Anyone who touches it without authorization will be executed on the spot." Zhu Ying added some details to Zhao Mian.

These are all crucial and fundamental aspects.

Zhao Mian listened attentively and made a mental note of everything.

"Anyway."

"Whether it is the Royal Bank or the Royal Industries, they should be implemented throughout the entire Ming Dynasty as quickly as possible."

"The Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of War will all provide full support."

"If you need anything, you can come directly to me."

"Anyone who dares to obstruct me will be held accountable," Zhu Ying instructed Zhao Mian and Lin Fu.

Prior to this implementation.

Zhu Ying has already prepared all the details.

people.

Things.

Implementation details.

Now all that's needed is for Zhao Mian and Lin Fu to promote it.

After arranging everything.

Zhu Ying also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Banks accumulate wealth, but how can they use that wealth to generate more wealth?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

That might be the key.

"With money, you can naturally do many things."

“Construct water conservancy projects and build official roads.”

"Let all the prefectures and regions of our Great Ming Dynasty truly connect together, so that the whole world is interconnected."

"This will promote trade, and the larger the trade, the more tax revenue, including not only taxes, but also tolls and parking fees."

"These are the ways to make money from money."

“In the future, not only the imperial court can borrow from banks, but local governments can also borrow from local royal banks. After collecting taxes, they can repay the banks, and this will create a cycle.”

"Wealth begets wealth, and the people's wealth belongs to the people."

"By fully circulating all the money in the world, we can promote the commercial economy of the Ming Dynasty."

"The stronger the economy, the more money the Ming Dynasty can use to strengthen its national power, arm its army, and then expand and plunder abroad." Zhu Ying smiled and directly stated the fundamental connection between the bank and the country.

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao suddenly realized what was going on.

"This way."

“When the imperial court is short of money, it can borrow from banks. As long as the interest rate is paid, the money can be exchanged for the people. The money deposited by the people can also be used by the imperial court.”

"Wonderful, wonderful."

"Xiongying, the establishment of this bank was truly the right decision; it will definitely strengthen the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Yuanzhang praised happily.

"of course."

"For these two initiatives to be fully implemented, the cooperation of officials from all over the country is indispensable."

"Have the detailed rules for increasing officials' salaries been drafted yet?" Zhu Ying asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

Hear this!

Zhu Yuanzhang wasted no time and directly picked up a memorial from the table.

It was jointly drafted by the three Grand Secretaries of the Palace and the Minister of Personnel.

Zhu Ying took it and took a look.

"It's only increased by less than 30%?" Zhu Ying frowned.

"Thirty percent isn't enough?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, slightly puzzled.

In his opinion.

These 30% increases are all for nothing; they wish they could reduce officials' salaries even further.

"From today onwards."

"The salaries of officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty will be doubled on the original basis. In addition, those with outstanding political achievements will be examined by the Three Palaces and Six Ministries, and the final decision will be made by the old man and the father. Each ministry will select fifty outstanding political achievements. The top ten will be rewarded with a year's salary, the tenth to the twentieth will be rewarded with a half-year's salary, and the rest will be rewarded with a quarter's salary."

“Apart from Kyoto.”

"The same applies to officials in various regions. Fifty outstanding officials are selected from each prefecture and region, and they are rewarded accordingly."

"These rewards will not come from the national treasury, but from the royal assets," Zhu Ying said to Zhu Yuanzhang after a moment's thought.

"Give them such a big raise?" Zhu Yuanzhang was somewhat reluctant, even a little pained.

He was frugal throughout his life, and in his view, it was already a favor to serve them as officials. How could he ask for such a high salary? He was truly going against the natural order!
"Old man."

"Not everyone is an official who serves the people; they also want to get ahead and live a good life."

"Although the salaries of the Ming Dynasty are higher than those of the previous dynasty, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has cut off many of their means of accumulating wealth. They are not even as extravagant as merchants. This doubling of salaries is just the beginning. When the Ming Dynasty becomes stronger, I will increase their salaries even further. As long as they serve the Ming Dynasty wholeheartedly, I will give them wealth and honor," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"father."

“Xiongying is right.”

"Moreover, the reward of one hundred taels of salary set by Xiong Ying is an incentive for officials throughout the land."

“It will definitely inspire officials to be more ambitious,” Zhu Biao agreed with a smile.

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Do as you say."

"I'm too lazy to care anymore." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand dismissively, perhaps because he couldn't convince himself otherwise.

"correct."

"How do you plan to support your uncles and other members of the imperial clan?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with concern.

"original."

"Before they made a fuss, I was planning to give them a percentage of the net profit of the royal properties in a prefecture, and let them decide how to distribute it."

"But now it seems they are wolves that can't be tamed."

"Then I won't tolerate them." Zhu Ying sneered, as he didn't have much affection for most of these uncles.

In particular, their blocking the gate in front of the mansion made Zhu Ying even more disgusted with them.

"Then what will you do?" Zhu Yuanzhang felt uneasy. He knew that Zhu Ying had no good feelings towards his sons.

"From now on."

"For members of the imperial family, only princes are entitled to the original stipends. If a prince dies and abdicates, the stipends for the princes are inherited by his successor."

"As for their offspring, they will be supported by the royal family from birth until the age of fifteen. After that, they will have to fend for themselves." "And the original amount of silver allocated for their support will be halved." Zhu Ying said to Zhu Yuanzhang without hesitation.

Listen to this.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed, and he said somewhat reluctantly, "Half the support? And only until the age of fifteen, isn't that too little?"

"Old man."

"You're just too unfair."

"The stipends you've set for them now are almost twice as much as those for the Minister each month. You keep saying you want fairness and that officials should be selfless and dedicated, but why don't you ask your children and grandchildren to be selfless?" Zhu Ying retorted irritably.

"You're just making excuses."

"We want every one of our descendants to live a good life."

"For example, the future empire will all be yours," Zhu Yuanzhang said, somewhat annoyed.

"it is good."

"If they want high-level support, that's fine too."

"Go to the battlefield and earn your rewards through military merit."

"As long as they dare to do so and can truly contribute to the country, I can support them," Zhu Ying chuckled, offering a direct suggestion.

Listen to this.

Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately rendered speechless.

"It seems you, old man, are aware that you've been raising a bunch of good-for-nothings."

"None of them will be of much use," Zhu Ying laughed, speaking without any politeness.

"The world ultimately belongs to the Zhu family."

"If you want to rule the world in the future, you will ultimately have to rely on your own people," Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly.

"Old man."

“I am different from everyone else. I have a lifespan of hundreds of years. I don’t need to use them as my own people. I only care about their ability and loyalty.”

"If there are talented individuals among the descendants of the Zhu family in the future, I will naturally employ them," Zhu Ying said with a faint smile.

Listen to this.

Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately speechless.

indeed.

My grandson is completely different from everyone else's.

He is old enough, and with his extraordinary strength, what could possibly frighten him?

"Is it really only possible to support him until he is fifteen?" Zhu Yuanzhang was still somewhat unwilling.

"It was previously stipulated that members of the imperial family were not allowed to engage in commerce because their power was too great. If they were to engage in commerce, it would inevitably harm the people. But from now on, things will be different."

"After the age of fifteen, members of the royal family can choose whatever they want to do: join the army, take the imperial examinations, or go into business," Zhu Ying said in a deep voice.

"Come on."

"Do as you say."

"I can't argue with you," Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, feeling utterly helpless.

Zhu Ying would not change his mind on this matter, and he understood it completely.

"Old man."

"Draft the decree."

"Two imperial edicts were issued, one of which was to increase the salaries of officials, and these were proclaimed to the world."

"A decree for the support of the imperial family is hereby proclaimed to the world." Zhu Ying didn't waste any words and directly took out two blank imperial edicts from the table and placed them in front of Old Zhu.

By the way.

Zhu Yingye took out the Imperial Seal of the State and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"The process of tracing one's ancestry is over."

"The Imperial Seal of the State should rightfully be returned," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Looking at the Imperial Seal of the State, Zhu Yuanzhang forgot everything else, picked it up, and examined it carefully for a moment.

"it is good."

"This time, we'll use the Imperial Seal of the State as our national seal."

"Mandated by Heaven, I shall live long and prosper forever."

"Good." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly.

He sat down and began to write.

The first letter.

An imperial edict was issued to increase the salaries of all officials in the country.

The second letter.

This was a change aimed at supporting the royal family and clan.

All of this will be known to the world.

After the decree was written.

Zhu Yuanzhang, with a sense of anticipation, stamped the Imperial Seal of the State on it.

The imperial lineage of China, the Imperial Seal of the State.

May you live a long and prosperous life, blessed by Heaven.

The eight characters are particularly eye-catching.

"Yun Qi."

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted loudly.

"The old slave is here."

Yun Qi walked over quickly and bowed respectfully.

"These two imperial edicts were issued to the Ministry of Rites and proclaimed to the world."

“Starting next month, all actions shall be carried out in accordance with these two decrees.”

"Furthermore, from now on, the seal on the imperial edicts shall be based on this one. Have the Ministry of Rites add a clause to the proclamation stating that during the ceremony of recognizing ancestors and returning to the clan, the grandson of the crown prince will return with the Imperial Seal of the State, signifying that the Mandate of Heaven is in the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Yuanzhang instructed Yun Qi.

"The old slave accepts the order."

Yun Qi respectfully accepted the two imperial edicts and immediately went to convey their instructions.

"Next."

"That was the earth-shaking change that took place in the Ming Dynasty."

"Once these national policies are implemented and banks are established throughout the country, the next step will be reforms targeting commercial taxes," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

How should commercial taxes be reformed?

"How much can we collect?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying with surprise.

"father."

“Now that Xiong Ying has already formulated so many policies that benefit the country and its people, you shouldn’t doubt Xiong Ying’s plans,” Zhu Biao couldn’t help but say from the side.

"Commercial taxes are collected more than agricultural taxes."

"Old man, don't underestimate the huge tax revenue brought about by commercial taxes."

"Currently, the imperial court is collecting too little commercial tax, less than one-hundredth. In the future, I must collect more than twenty percent of commercial tax, and I will also draft detailed rules."

"In short, you just focus on handling government affairs. I'll take care of everything else in the future." Zhu Ying waved his hand, too lazy to explain too much to Zhu Yuanzhang. He would just wait for the detailed rules to be released and show them to him.

"You kid."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, too lazy to ask any more questions.

At this moment!

"Lord."

"The lady is about to give birth."

A hurried and flustered voice came from outside the hall.

It was Liu Lei.

Listen to this.

Zhu Ying's expression changed, and he said urgently, "I'll go back first."

Before Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao could say anything more, Zhu Ying quickly ran out.

"Yu'er is about to give birth."

"Summon the imperial physician!"