During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the purpose of the Shipping Department was to control the shipping and trade matters, and to communicate with people and objects from far away. The emperors of all dynasties were extremely cautious in appointing officials of the Shipping Department. Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, once said that the Shipping Department

If the officials of the Shipping Department were entrusted to non-personnel, the maritime merchants would not be able to come and suffer great losses. In the Yuan Dynasty, high-ranking officials were often promoted to concurrently serve as the Municipal Shipping Department.

However, in the Ming Dynasty, the Shibosi, which was originally used to finance the state, became a tool to protect foreign barbarians. Naturally, its importance cannot be compared with that of the previous generation. The promotion of the Shibosi was just a fifth-rank official.

The Yongle Dynasty began to appoint lieutenants and admirals, so the Municipal Shipping Department, which was subordinate to the Chief Secretary, became even more humble and could not handle all matters on its own.

However, at this moment, Shibo Si Li Wenchang was sitting upright in the second hall, facing Zhang Yue's dagger-like gaze. He was not afraid at all, and had no intention of taking back his words.

More intense.

"If the country was governed solely by profit, why did the Song and Yuan dynasties perish? In the Song Dynasty, the annual tax was several times that of our dynasty, and the same was true in the Yuan Dynasty, but what was the result? Rich merchants used money to make friends with the ministers of the court, and then influenced the national affairs. In the late Yuan Dynasty,

The people were in dire straits. Although there were internal conflicts and imbalances in government orders, the root cause was not that the great merchants controlled the lifeline of the country and then completely collapsed due to the imbalance? Because of this, Emperor Taizu deeply hated the profiteer Huaxu after he ascended the throne.

Japanese pirates were rampant, so the sea ban was implemented. Now that the ban is completely lifted overnight, wouldn’t it be a repeat of the mistakes of the Song and Yuan Dynasties? A rich country does not necessarily make it strong. As a minister, how can you forget this? "

Looking at Li Wenchang who was sitting upright, Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel extremely annoyed. Naturally, he knew that this man was upright and honest. Although he didn't have much potential in being promoted to the post office, as long as he took advantage of the situation, he was still far better than the ordinary magistrate.

However, as far as he knew, Li Wenchang was a poor man, and even his official uniform was patched. However, in the officialdom, those who are greedy for fame and fortune are easier to deal with, but these honest but stubborn people

The most difficult to deal with.

"It is true that the wealth of a country does not necessarily mean the strength of the country, but have you seen what happened after the previous hurricanes and floods? If the feudal lords had not borrowed grain from the capital to make ends meet, the price of grain would have suddenly increased three to five times. How many ordinary people would have starved to death? How many people in Guangdong would have died from starvation?

What is the situation like in the province? If the country is wealthy, the farmland and water conservancy in various parts of Guangdong will be better built, the granary reserves will be more abundant, and the people will have enough food and clothing!"

"If the people are prosperous, they will be poor. In ancient times, our ancestors were diligent in farming and weaving and were self-sufficient. Didn't they live a happy life? The word "profit" is really the most harmful thing!"

After debating with this arrogant guy for half an hour, Zhang Yue heard this sentence again. The dry-mouthed Zhang Yue really lost interest. At this time, he didn't bother to say anything anymore. He stood up and said: "Ancient times are ancient times."

, Now is the day. If your officials have any objections, just write a letter and say something. I only want to say one thing, it is noble for you to be willing to be poor, but it is harsh to let all the people in the world be willing to be poor. The four aspects of managing the world and benefiting the people are

This word, without Jimin, is just an empty talk!"

"I would like to be taught by you. I will go back and pay my respects."

Seeing Li Wenchang stand up, bow slightly, and then turn away with his back straight, Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel happy. However, it was noon, and he didn't have the time to think about this nerd, and went straight back to his home.

backyard.

Since his parents have already arrived in Guangzhou, he has finally resumed the habit of sleeping in the morning and evening, and has three meals a day together. Sun was very cautious when he was serving his mother-in-law when he was young, so he disliked the large red tape in the big house.

It was the daughter-in-law who felt awkward when standing next to her, so she had to use the excuse of going out to avoid the set of rules. Now the whole family is sitting at the table, and although they are not talking, her eyes are always staring at her children and grandchildren, her face

Full of joy.

"Your mother has loved you since she was a child. She has endured the pain of separation all these years. Now that I think about it, it's lucky that I followed her wishes this time. Otherwise, she would have become sick if I missed you so much. If you were...

If you have time, spend more time with her."

The weather was neither hot nor cold that day, so the father and son went straight to the small garden for a walk after dinner. Hearing what Zhang Zhuo said, Zhang Yue thought of how Sun had been talking to his wife and grandchildren during the day and often after dinner for more than a month.

Holding his hand and chattering, he laughed: "In the past few years, you and I have either been officials in two places, or we have been separated by work. Now it is natural for us to serve our parents well."

He paused for a moment before thinking about his words and asked: "It's just that the sixth brother is now six years old and has reached the time of enlightenment. Since there is Mr. Liang in the capital, if it is for his future, let him stay in the capital."

It’s more appropriate here.”

"As soon as your mother and I leave Beijing, he will only be taken care of by your aunt. Although she is a responsible person, women will inevitably pamper their children. If they indulge in lawlessness, it will be difficult to discipline them in the future. I originally planned to just take him with me.

She came out alone, but it turned out that your mother said that mother and son would inevitably miss each other after being separated for a long time. If she had any thoughts because of this, it would inevitably lead to disagreements in the family. Your mother is such a person, with a sharp mouth and a heart."

Seeing Zhang Zhuo's face showing a helpless but gratified smile, Zhang Yue could only smile bitterly in his heart. He had heard from Du Wan that Zhang Fu was curious about everything when he first came here.

He believed what others said and believed everything, and he didn't know how Hong Luan taught him. After thinking about it carefully, he couldn't help but ask: "Since dad brought him here, what will happen to his future?"

You should have already thought about it. Forgive me for asking directly, should I pursue civility or martial arts?"

"Of course he joined the martial arts." Zhang Zhuo answered without thinking. Seeing Zhang Yue's strange expression, he patted his son's shoulder gently, "With a family like the Zhang family, you are an anomaly.

I've heard about your uncle before. Although he was so eager to achieve that result, why couldn't it be because of his family background? Although your fourth brother is a commoner now, he has to have such an opportunity like you.

It's impossible. He is so qualified, let alone your sixth brother? I think he is honest and sincere. If he concentrates on practicing martial arts, he may be able to achieve something. And he doesn't even bother to hire a master for this, isn't there Lao Peng?

?”

Zhang Yue had heard Sun complain before that Zhang Zhuo only knew how to leave everything to his son. Now he realized that his father had thought it over very carefully. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "In this case, I will find an opportunity to tell Lao Peng

I've made it clear. It's just that I learned a few moves from Lao Peng when I was young. Although I couldn't learn martial arts, I finally got good physical fitness. If my sixth brother succeeds, he will only suffer more than me. After all, he is my aunt's biological child.

Son, daddy has to talk to her, otherwise the mother may not be able to bear seeing her son come back with a bruised face every day. I think back then, if my grandmother hadn’t pressured me, I would have persisted on my own, and my dad would have been there to help me.

Speaking of which, my mother has repeatedly tried to get me to stop taking martial arts classes."

"Do you still remember those?" Zhang Zhuo couldn't help but feel extremely cordial as he listened to the past events. He actually forgot that his son was already a high official in a border area, so he couldn't help pinching his shoulder, "When I saw that on your shoulder,

A big bruise, your mother almost ran to ask Lao Peng to argue, but I stopped her... Now thinking about it, I really feel that things are unpredictable. Your body is so thin, but now you don't even have minor illnesses or pains.

Even for this alone, Lao Peng is the benefactor of our family."

"What benefactor?"

The two people who were all immersed in emotional memories suddenly heard such a sentence, and they all turned around. Seeing Peng Shisan striding over from the other end of the path, Zhang Yue suddenly laughed: "Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao."

We're here. Lao Peng, you came just in time. Dad just mentioned something to me. My sixth brother is now six years old. If you are free, how about teaching him martial arts every day? He saw you at the martial arts field the last two times.

When he was practicing martial arts, he became very longing for you. If he could become your master, it would be his dream."

"Sixth Young Master?" Peng Shisan didn't expect to receive such a task out of the blue. He was like a monk who was confused for a while. After a while, he hesitated and said, "I don't care, but the Young Master also knew it at the beginning.

The manpower is not important. The sixth young master is young after all. If there is any injury..." He paused as he said it, and then he chuckled and said, "Lingxi mentioned it to me, thinking that the third wife hated me back then.

It’s ingrained in my bones.”

"It doesn't matter. Since I gave the child to you, I can trust you." Zhang Zhuo didn't expect that Peng Shisan also knew about such a public case. He couldn't help laughing, and then ordered, "Look at whether he has talent. If

If he has no talent, just let him strengthen his body. In the future, he will always have a good background thanks to the favor of the court. If he has talent, then you should train him well. The world is so big that there will be places to fight. In the future, he will have to fight on his own.

Let’s go and fight for a better future.”

After fully agreeing to the matter, Peng Shisan followed the two of them forward. When he sat down in the back hall at the back of the small garden, he just told what he had learned about the Wuyue Trading Firm today: "Nowadays, many firms

There are two types of people. Those big businessmen don't want to be coerced by others, so they have customized ships in Fujian before. When the trade winds rise at the end of the year, they are ready to go to sea for trade. It is said that they have even hired sailors and boatmen. As for the medium-sized ones, they are divided into two categories.

Most of the merchants are focused on those ships coming to Guangzhou for trade. After all, those overseas merchants will not let this trade go easily. However, most of the top big businessmen in the province are not only interested in maritime business, but also

They are unwilling to give up the profits of doing business, so now small and medium-sized businessmen are planning to form a group."

"It's a natural thing."

Although Zhang Zhuo was an official, his understanding of business affairs was much deeper than his understanding of officialdom. Seeing Zhang Yue deep in thought, he casually closed the fan in his hand and said with a smile: "I'm going to Huangpu these days.

I have been to Fangshi Street in the town many times and saw several foreign ships entering the port. Compared with the Ningbo Shipping Company, the situation here in Guangzhou is very different. After the foreign merchants' ships arrive, there are often people who pick them up first.

They went to visit merchants, and those high-value goods were often sold directly before the government drew points. In addition, I also watched people from the Shipping Department appraise the goods. The same pepper, the same person, twice

The valuation is completely different. Therefore, if this shipping company wants to fully collect taxes, the valuation staff must also be carefully controlled. I heard that the original ones are all people seconded from the big trading houses, so it is inevitable that their elbows will be turned inward.

These people have to be replaced..."

Hearing Zhang Zhuo talk endlessly and counting things one by one, Zhang Yue felt relieved. Although he didn't know anything about the shopping mall, he had nothing to do with those businessmen who had become proficient over many years.

Compared with them, it seems that he is more than capable. Some of the aspects Zhang Zhuo mentioned were aware of and some he was not aware of. But now that he has these insights, he at least does not have to worry about making mistakes due to his own wishful thinking.

thing.

Peng Shisan didn't have much interest in the official affairs of the shopping mall. Although he, as a commander, had no real power, he could have stayed in the capital and lived a comfortable life. However, he followed Zhang Yue down without saying a word. The fundamental reason was that

Just because of Zhang Fu's words - Zhang Fu will no longer have the opportunity to leave the town or go into battle, and it is better to follow Zhang Yue than to grow flowers and grass for Zhang Fu in the huge palace in the capital.

——That is his destination twenty years from now, not now.

When Zhang Zhuo finished the long conversation, he suddenly said: "Third Master, Third Young Master, I don't understand the rest, but there is one thing I want to mention. As the Third Master said, now he knows best about valuation.

It is the merchants in Fangshi Street, but these merchants who account for the largest share will never pay taxes in a regular manner, as can be seen from the previous crisis of rising grain prices. It is better to leave this valuation business to those medium-sized chambers of commerce, such as Wuyue Trading Company.

They are like middle-class characters, their appetites are still small, and they don’t dare to go too far if they want to curry favor with the government.”

"What Lao Peng said makes sense."

Zhang Yue saw Zhang Zhuo frowning slightly, and then his eyes looked over with a somewhat unclear expression. He didn't know that his father probably knew the name behind Wuyue Trading Company, so he nodded with a smile: "Dad

Don't worry, it's not a good thing for this family to dominate. Chu's company also helped a lot in stabilizing food prices before, so they won't be able to get a piece of the pie. However, this is all a temporary measure. I will ask Eunuch Zhang to set up an official branch.

Okay, let’s spread out the say in valuation, and no one can have the final say.”

Hearing this, Zhang Zhuo finally felt relieved. Naturally, he understood his son's intention to protect the family, but the premise of turning his elbows inward was that it would not affect his judgment. He married the Sun family, but for the Sun family,

Normally, people only give generous gifts during New Years and holidays. After all, after the Sun family married their daughter, they never thought about how the Sun family lived in the Zhang family. Zhang Yue was a student of Du Zhen, and he would do anything to protect Du Zhen.

It's not an exaggeration, but it's not necessary for other people's sake.

After the father and son had discussed it in the house, Peng Shisan reluctantly took an errand to Qiu's house. When the three of them came out of the house, they saw a little girl running over in a hurry, curtsied and saluted, and then

He handed over a post with both hands.
Chapter completed!