crack!

Just tear a crack open, and the crack can be turned into a window or even a door in the future!

Just like the reform and opening up in another world, at first, it was just a special zone. But what happened later?

"Of course, in addition to this, it can also be exchanged for some urgently needed materials from the court, such as copper. As far as the officials know, Japan is rich in copper and the price is low. The court can buy copper coins from Japan to solve the urgent problem."

The reason why Shi Yiwen specifically mentioned copper was because the supply of copper coins in the Ming Dynasty had always been insufficient, and even in the market, eight hundred cigarettes were exchanged for one tael of silver. In the final analysis, this situation of tight copper coins was due to insufficient raw materials. There was no large copper mine in the Ming Dynasty now.

"Oh, Japan really produces copper?"

Zhang Juzheng asked with concern.

"What is the price of copper there? Will the price rise after being shipped to the Ming Dynasty and cannot be used to mint coins?"

The Prime Minister's words made Shen Shixing feel nervous. He knew that compared to the overseas good breeds, the Prime Minister was probably more concerned about money. After all, the court now needs money.

"Well, it should be about the same. After all, if you don't go there in person, no one knows what the price is there."

Shi Yiwen's answer made Zhang Juzheng nod, but he didn't say anything. At this moment, Zhang Siwei, who was standing beside him,

"According to the officials, it is not impossible to give a license to the franchise as Zhiyuan said. Just give one temporarily. You can agree on a time, one year or two years. When the time comes, the court will get the good seeds they need, and then just stop."

Listening to Zhang Siwei's suggestion, Shi Yiwen shook his head and said.

"Old Zhang Ge Lao didn't know that the sea was long and he had to wait for the monsoon. It was often only a few months a year for a year. The licensing of this year or two years would definitely not work. The following officials' opinions will take at least ten years, otherwise, this matter would have to be abandoned halfway."

ten years……

There are many things that can be done in ten years, and the "ship dealer" can also form a wide range of interests through franchise. Just like the "East India Company" in Europe, at the beginning, there were only a few small shareholders, but what happened later?

Benefit!

The benefits brought by franchise will cause many people to form close alliances. The vested interest group will inevitably make every effort to prevent the disappearance of the franchise. They will try every means to continue to postpone the franchise after it expires. This is human nature. It is also the "crack" that Shi Yiwen needs.

It sounded like it was only ten years, and it was not a Hong Kong opening, so Shen Shixing, who originally wanted to oppose it, no longer objected.

"That's it, ten years are not long."

Zhang Juzheng responded casually, but did not agree immediately, but just changed the topic and brought the topic back to the good fortune.

"Zhiyuan, you just said that in addition to good breeds, there are other domestic animals overseas? Could it be that the domestic animals overseas are better than the Ming Dynasty?"

"There are always some domestic animals that are better than the Ming Dynasty. Just like the bloody horses in history books, they are just from the Western Regions. There are always some good animals overseas. If they can be introduced, they will always be beneficial to our Ming Dynasty."

In fact, compared to potatoes, Zhang Juzheng didn't care about domestic animals. After chatting for a while, Zhang Juzheng got up and said goodbye. However, before leaving, he took a special look at Shi Yiwen and said.

"What kind of license you mentioned just now? Go back and set up a array and send it to our mansion, and let the cabinet discuss it."

A seemingly casual order made Shi Yiwen very excited. This was exactly what he needed. Even when he sent several cabinet masters away, he only had one thought left in his mind - how to hold this matter in his own hands.

"Maod, tell me, how can this matter be in our hands!"

Almost as soon as Zhang Juzheng and his party left, Shi Yiwen asked Wu Cai to come up with his ideas for himself.

"Young Master, can this be done?"

Compared to Shi Yiwen's excitement, Wu Cai seemed very calm.

"After all, this northerner is not good at sea trafficking."

"Who said that, you haven't heard of it. The wood in the capital is transported from Liaodong by sea, so why are you not good at sailing?"

"That's different. How far is it from Liaodong to the capital."

Wu Cai shook his head and said.

"Then we go to the sea of ​​East-West Ocean Traders, but at least thousands of miles, I don't know how many risks there are along the way. I'm probably going to sea to death."

"It's okay, it's okay, you don't need to consider this. At that time, I will naturally have a way,"

Isn't it just a chart?

Shi Yiwen muttered in his heart.

"The most important thing now is to do this. As long as we do this, we can sell the cotton cloth and other goods in Lugou to North Korea, Japan and all over the Southeast Asian region. There will only be benefits and no harm to us. Of course, this franchise must be controlled by us. If the maritime merchants in Jiangnan are controlled, it will not be a good thing for us at that time."

Almost naturally, Shi Yiwen thought of the maritime merchants in Jiangnan. Will they tolerate a competitor in the north?

However, it seems that they don't need to worry at all, after all, it's just a few boats.

However, sometimes, people do not know that great causes often originate from insignificant beginnings, and a few ships may change history. Just like Columbus's voyage, at the beginning, it was just a few ships.

Seeing Shi Yiwen so worried, Wu Cai thought for a moment before saying.

"Actually, it's easy to master this matter. Didn't the Prime Minister just now ask you to arrange a stripe array? You can write it in detail first. Then, when you meet the Prime Minister, you will take the initiative to recommend yourself to handle this matter. After all, there should be no one in the capital who knows better overseas than the young master, and you know better what seeds you need to bring, right?"

Listening to Wu Cai’s suggestion, Shi Yiwen nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said.

"Mauda, ​​in fact, this is a good opportunity!"

"Good opportunity? What is the young master referring to?"

Looking at Wu Cai with a puzzled face, Shi Yiwen said.

"If the Prime Minister gives me this matter, I will be planning to issue shares of Western companies publicly."

“Issuing stocks?”

Shaking his head, Shi Yiwen said.

"It should be to recruit shareholders separately. How many people will become interested in overseas trade by then?"

He doesn't know how many people will be interested, but it is certain that this may be a new opportunity.
Chapter completed!