Chapter 356 Ming Dynasty wants to be an international arms dealer (Happy New Year’s Day!)

"According to the deposit situation of the Royal Bank of the Ming Dynasty, with the construction of a large number of factories and workshops in the Ming Dynasty and the construction of various infrastructures, the personal deposits of the people of the Ming Dynasty increased rapidly, and the phenomenon of hiding wealth among the people was very obvious, but this also made the Ming Dynasty Banks' interest payments are getting higher and higher, and people who are accustomed to frugality are not active in consumption. Even if banks reduce interest rates very low, people still like to save money, which has also led to the phenomenon of money shortage in the market. Very serious."

Yang Ying, the Secretary of the Ministry of Accounts, reported to Zhu Kezang the current situation of the Ming Dynasty Bank.

After hearing this, Zhu Kezang said: "It will not happen overnight and cannot be forced. The only thing we can do now is to continue to loosen the rules on the Ming Dynasty people in terms of etiquette and law, allowing them to own high-end carriages and build high-end mansions. Di!"

Although not many people abide by the etiquette and laws of the Ming Dynasty now, if the Ming Dynasty officials take the initiative to lift some restrictions, it will further promote the people of the Ming Dynasty to increase consumption. In addition.

However, Zhu Kezang felt that what was more important was that the General Administration of Manufacturing and Gewuzhizhi Academy should be allowed to develop more new products. It didn't matter if they were expensive, what mattered was that they were fresh and practical.

"In addition, you can discuss with the Prime Minister and other courts and consider holding an expo in the name of the Ministry of Household Affairs to gather all the rare treasures and novelty products in the world for people to view and buy. It is best to select a batch of them for our Ming Dynasty. When famous products come out, such as porcelain from Jingdezhen, tea from Wuyi Mountain, wine from Guizhou, Hu pen rice paper, Duan inkstone and Hui ink, etc., I will award the Imperial Famous Product Medal and give a certain amount of money to help promote it, help it improve its quality, and promote it all over the world. In this way, the whole world will gradually think that Ming products are high-end and precious, as a symbol of status, forming a brand effect. At that time, other countries will only provide us with raw materials and earn small profits."

Yang Ying was very surprised after hearing this. He did not expect that His Majesty the Emperor would know so much about business, so he had to say quickly: "I obey the order!"

"Also, since the deposits of the Ming Bank are increasing, they have to increase their lending business, use money to make money to make profits for the Ming Dynasty, and use money to control the vassal countries to protect the country and the country. This is called capital. strength!"

"For example, the two French missionaries with high status are obviously worried about France's insufficient maritime strength and lack of warships, but they don't want to be compared with the British. In this case, the Daming Bank can take the initiative to find them. With the territory occupied by France, The Tianzhu Colony will be used as collateral to lend it a sum of silver coins, and then I will issue an order to allow the Anping Armory to sell a batch of inferior warships that are about to be obsolete. This will increase the income of the Ming Dynasty Bank through lending to it, and also increase the income of the Ming Dynasty Bank. By selling warships, the Ming Dynasty's treasury can be increased and the British can be prevented from becoming dominant. I think Britain will be the main enemy of the Ming Dynasty at sea in the future!" Zhu Kezang instructed.

Zhu Kezang knew that soon the anti-French alliance led by Britain would start the Nine Years War with France.

Although Bai Jin and Hong Ruohan were upset because of their alliance with the Anti-French Alliance, he naturally did not dare to refuse the invitation from the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty.

"What do you think of this method?"

The reason for this situation is inseparable from the religious fanaticism, endless wars and unruly economic policies promoted by Louis XIV.

After all, the more people lack something, the more interested they are in it.

Hong Ruohan came to Ming Dynasty at the request of King Louis XIV of France. He had a close relationship with Louis XIV, and he also knew the current economic situation of Louis XIV. If he insisted on paying for a warship, he could still spend it, but in order to cope with the situation soon

In this war, you still need to keep some cash!

Therefore, there is no other better way than accepting the exploitation and slaughter of the Ming Empire.

After Yang Ying left Emperor Zhu Kezang's place, he immediately met with Frenchmen Bai Jin and Hong Ruohan on the pretext of discussing European and Western geometry.

As soon as Bai Jin and Hong Ruohan arrived, Yang Ying took the instructions given to him by Zhu Kezang, which suggested that they use the French colony of Gujrat in India as collateral to borrow money from the Ming Dynasty Bank, and then purchase Ming Dynasty warships to enhance their military strength.

Good to counter the anti-French alliance.

Even the old eunuch Li Zhongjie met Bai Jin and asked about Western knowledge. However, he was more interested in the knowledge of physiology and reproduction.

Hong Ruohan said.

In fact, although France is in its glory days now, the French economy has collapsed since the 1680s.

How could Ming Dynasty let go of this opportunity to become an international arms dealer!

And this made Yang Ying couldn't help but wonder how his Majesty the Emperor came up with these good strategies.

Zhu Kezang thought to himself: Give them all a hard beating. When the Ming Dynasty's arms sales skyrocket, we will also be a Milician.

After Bai Jin and Hong Ruohan arrived at Yingtian Mansion, they invited them to dinner and a play. They also discussed the current status of the study of these subjects in the West, as well as some geography and navigation. There were many dignitaries.

Yang Ying's invitation to Bai Jin to come to his house is nothing new.

The final result was a minor defeat for France. France signed the Treaty of Ryswick, recognized William as the King of England, returned Lorraine to Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, and returned the important bridgehead Philipsburg on the Rhine to Germany, which was once the

Decades ago, French Marshal Durenny repeatedly crossed the Rhine River and invaded Germany's starting position.

Bai Jin and Hong Ruohan did not expect that Yang Ying would come up with such a method. He had to admit that Yang Ying's method was really calculating.

"Even when Fan Li was alive, he would never have imagined that he could use business and lending methods to control politics and dominate the world. Your Majesty is a true god! Our court is lucky to have such an emperor. If another country had it, it would definitely be a harm to China!"

Yang Ying thought to herself.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Yang Ying was naturally not stupid. Besides, he was already talented in economics and understood the emperor's meaning immediately.

"Well, we really don't have a better way. We are willing to ask diplomat Kaliel to lend money to Ming Dynasty. But if Ming Dynasty can not only sell warships, but also sell us the technology of casting new iron cannons, we have to admit.

, the Ming Dynasty’s artillery is extremely powerful and has a very long range, which is beyond the reach of our artillery, so we are willing to pay a very high price.”

I have to admit that this method is really delicious.

Influenced by Emperor Zhu Kezang, geometry, mechanics, sculpture and other architecture-related knowledge are now very popular among the upper class of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Ying replied directly: "This is not possible. This is my Ming Dynasty's secret that is not passed down. It is absolutely impossible to sell technology, but France can buy artillery from us."

After hearing Yang Ying's decisive reply, Hong Ruohan had to give up.

Yang Ying did not mention another reason, which is that Chinese civilization is not like other civilizations. The five thousand years of history have already allowed the monarchs and ministers of the Ming Dynasty to sum up a lot of diplomatic experience, and a very important one is that advanced technology cannot be taught.
Chapter completed!