Zhu Xu thought for a while, and the fat woman downstairs' voice became less and less. She waved her hand to Li Kai and said, "Get up, let the person below stop, if you continue to fight, you will die."

Li Kai was trembling all over, and his throat twitched: "Thank you, the emperor, thank you for your kindness!"

He stood up tremblingly and asked the people below to stop.

The fat woman's face was covered in blood, her body was dyed red, she fainted and was dragged away.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, looked at Li Kaizheng, and turned to Zhou Jianyu and said, "Who is responsible for Haimao now?"

Zhou Jianyu was much calmer and bowed and said, "Go back to the emperor, it's He Yunshan. He is meticulous and has a steady work. The eldest son trusts him very much."

Zhu Xu nodded thinking and said, Wei Liangqing, Zhou Jianyu, He Yunshan, and Xiao Yong were all those who followed him during the Tianqi period. They were considered old men, who were in charge of many business businesses and had all their hard work.

"Continue talking." Zhu Xu said.

Zhou Jianyu understood that the emperor came this time for the Chamber of Commerce. He looked at Li Kaizheng and said with a careful wording, "Emperor, Huiyun Shipping now has more than 800 ships of various sizes, covering various major water systems such as the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the canal, etc., with hundreds of routes from south to north, with a net profit of more than three million taels per year. The sea trade sector is gradually taking shape. The main selling of raw silk, silk cloth, tea, porcelain, etc. are mostly grain, spices and some weapons, other types of utensils, books are not counted, and the profit is more than one million..."

Zhu Xu's index finger was slowly and silently tapping on the table. The profit was to dig out the imported items, which was relatively objective, but far less than his expectations.

The main reason is that the sea control power is not in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. The risks at sea are very high, and there have been many losses recently. The Netherlands, the Lanterns, the Spanish and the Japanese sometimes robbed, and the Ming Dynasty's navy was still wandering near the sea, unable to protect the ocean, and could not protect merchant ships.

Zhu Xu recorded it silently, looked at Zhou Jianyu, and said, "Tell me the others too."

Although he was in charge of the boat trip, Zhou Jianyu also knew a lot. He heard this and looked at Zhu Xu carefully and said, "Your Majesty, the Huimin Chamber of Commerce is in charge of Xiao Yong. In addition to promoting sweet potatoes, corn, etc., there are also workshops in the east of the city. Shops of all sizes are spread all over the Ming Dynasty. The scale is quite complete and mature, and the annual profit is more than 5 million taels."

Sweet potatoes are now not only promoted by commercial banks, but also by government agencies in various places. This can effectively fight disasters and fill your stomach. What’s important is that its price is only about half of the rice. The gadgets in the workshop in the east of the city have small profits and quick turnovers. In recent years, it has gradually become popular and has made a lot of profits.

Zhu Xu knew all these, and paused and said, "Not only within the Ming Dynasty, but also during the sea trade, we should also take the initiative to recommend it. The cost is small and the profit is high, so don't be polite."

Zhou Jianyu laughed a little hard and said, "Yes, the others include salt industry, silk cloth, medicinal materials, tea, minerals, etc. These are all under the supervision of Manager Wei, and the profits are not known by Wei Chen."

Regarding these, Zhu Xu is so clear that he is monopolized by Huitong Trading. Private salt, medicinal materials, tea, etc. are all huge profits, with an annual profit of more than 20 million taels!

"Is there any more?" Zhu Xu said.

Zhou Jianyu looked up at Zhu Xu, and Huitong Trading Bank itself, which is a money house, which is relatively confidential. Even if he doesn't know much, only Fu Tao knows it best.

Zhou Jianyu didn't dare to say much, and then changed his mind and said, "There is also the post station. This is also very profitable now. Last year, he had a net profit of 500,000 taels, but..."

Zhu Xucha just brought it to his mouth and raised his eyes and said, "It's just what?"

Zhou Jianyu hesitated and said, "It's just that the officials and nobles in various places are unwilling to pay, so he forced the post station to deliver goods and letters, but if he doesn't follow, he will stumbling."

Zhu Xu laughed, this is reality. No matter how harsh it is on the surface, there are always dirty tricks in secret that will make you uncomfortable.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, put down the teacup and said, "In this way, let the local stations make a record. Whoever owes money and doesn't give it or doesn't give it in the future will be recorded secretly, or openly, and I will ask the Dongchang to collect it."

Zhou Jianyu's expression moved slightly, and he quickly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, the emperor, I obey the order." Dongchang went to collect it, and if he didn't give it to these people, he wouldn't want to live anymore.

Zhu Xu had a preliminary understanding of the situation of several major trading companies, and slowly thought in his mind, saying, "I will ask you guys to come to the palace to discuss in a few days. Remember what I said first."

Zhou Jianyu looked solemn and bowed and raised his ears.

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes and looked ahead, slowly said, "First, sort out internal relations and formulate detailed levels. Second, do a good job in internal assessment, loss, curb corruption, do not make a single man or fake bureaucrats. Third, have a clear plan for future development, be bold and realistic. Fourth, slowly open up some industries and do not seek to dominate one. Fifth, jointly formulate business guidelines with all walks of life, abide by the rules and do not act randomly. Sixth, pure business, cut off the relationship with the government, and do not bribe and bribe. Seventh, control profits and make appropriate concessions for what is fundamental to the people..."

Zhu Xu said more than ten things in one breath, and Zhou Jianyu listened carefully and wrote them silently.

This is Huangdi’s request, which concerns the people and the country’s affairs. He cannot make any mistakes.

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, he let out a secret breath and said, "That's all for the time being. After you go back, you will discuss it carefully with Wei Liangqing and others. If you have any shortcomings, please add it and write a memorial for me to show you."

Zhou Jianyu knew the importance of this matter clearly and said solemnly: "I obey the order!"

Zhu Xu looked at Li Kaizheng again and said with a smile: "I am the emperor, not a hooligan. I have been punished and I will not ask for your property, go."

Li Kai was just moving his lips and quickly knelt down and shouted: "The grass people thank the emperor for their kindness, my emperor's wiseness!"

Zhu Xu waved his hand, and was already immune to such a vulgar flattery, so he stood up and walked outside.

Zhou Jianyu raised his hand and said, "Greatly send me the emperor."

Li Kai was hurriedly following: "Greatly send me the emperor."

It was not until Zhu Xu went downstairs that the two of them stood up. Li Kai was bitter and didn't know what to say.

Although the emperor said he would not ask for his property, this matter would be spread, and I am afraid that life would not be better.

Zhu Xu originally wanted to go to Huitong Trading Company, but now there is no need. Thinking that returning to the palace would be a lot of things, he looked at both sides and said, "Let's go, let's go first."

Cao Huachun, Cao Bianjiao, naturally, would not dissuade him. The emperor worked so hard for so long, and it was difficult for him to leave the palace to relax.

People came and went around the streets, and there were endless streams. Although the business in the Ming Dynasty was not yet developed, it was still on a certain scale, and there were endless small merchants and hawkers.

"Lantern riddles, lantern riddles, I guessed the prize, the exquisite glass screen worth five taels..."

Not far away, a vendor shouted loudly while beating a gong, and the men and women were surrounded by people.

Zhu Xu was walking slowly and looked up. He saw that the three people next to him were particularly conspicuous. He looked at him and turned his head to Cao Bianjiao and smiled, "Is that your cousin?"

Cao Bianjiao had already recognized Cao Dingjiao and said, "Yes."
Chapter completed!