Chapter 6, Hard Currency

The bank's attitude is very proper when clients visit.

All the eunuchs who have guarded the inner treasury throughout the dynasties must be strictly investigated

Li Yunze acted swiftly, establishing several offshore companies by spending a sum of money at a specialized service firm in this city, where the financial system is highly developed

The smuggled wild boar skins urgently require ironware, food, cloth, and other supplies, in exchange for blood-stained gold and silver, and even managed to acquire the title of a royal merchant, truly a little darling.

Before he could say much more, Li Yunze directly raised his hand and smashed the teacup onto the golden brick, and the door to the imperial study was immediately closed.

The most typical representatives of border smuggling groups are the Eight Great Families of Shanxi Merchants

The issue is that, apart from the Maritime Customs, which can contribute some funds to the emperor's treasury, they do not pay any taxes.

Merely eliminating Wei Zhongxian is not sufficient; his faction must also be completely eradicated. Only then can we minimize losses and turmoil to the greatest extent.

He consolidated the various factions in the court that had been suppressed by the Donglin Party, launching a vigorous attack against the Donglin Party, which inadvertently aligned with the demands of justice

Various merchants and pirates of the sea are as numerous as the fish crossing the river

The Donglin Party even deceived the emperor into abolishing the Maritime Customs, unwilling to part with even that small amount of revenue for the imperial treasury

However, the eunuchs in the palace are not needed; they are all the emperor's household servants, and how to deal with them is merely a matter of a single word.

The historical records clearly state that this round of drought persisted from the first year of the Chongzhen era to the fourth year, during which various derivative disasters occurred, such as the typhoon in Jiangsu and Zhejiang that resulted in the loss of nearly one hundred thousand lives

Luo Yangxing revealed a sinister smile, raising the steel knife and striking down with swift precision

They even mobilized hundreds of students to petition the Emperor at the Forbidden City, requesting that he impose severe punishment on the eunuch faction

After all, it was only two years left after the Qing Emperor Hong Taiji entered the pass, completely tearing away the last veil of shame from the Ming Dynasty

If the gold is sent to the pawnshop, the loss would be too great

A destitute Ming dynasty, subjected to the relentless torment of natural disasters and human calamities, would truly be devoid of reason if it did not perish

Stealing silver from the treasury has become a matter of course in this era

In the early stages, they were also passionate and full of vitality

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In the Forbidden City, guarding the inner treasury is already recognized as a lucrative position, requiring countless expenditures for various bribes and gifts to gain entry.

The aged official was taken aback, trembling all over as he shouted, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! I am utterly devoted to Your Majesty!"

Thus, the commercial tax has become a joke, as the tea tax surprisingly amounts to only a few taels of silver

He is well aware that in order to rescue the Ming Dynasty, which has fallen into the quagmire, mere fame is insufficient; it also requires advantages.

Lowering his eyelids to suppress the feeling of nausea in his heart, he rejected the verbose villain Li Yunze and took a deep breath

This venerable figure, who is both powerful and influential, yet not lacking in ambition, is someone Li Yunze is unwilling to grant even the slightest opportunity for a comeback

There are surprisingly only a few tens of thousands of taels of silver left in the treasury

In the fifth year of the Chongzhen era, heavy rains across various regions caused floods, with riverbanks breaking and countless destructions occurring

How is the price calculated

As Wang Cheng'en led the men dragging out the eunuchs who were crying and pleading for mercy to be interrogated, Li Yunze's mind was occupied with thoughts of Cao Huachun

The Director of the Eastern Depot, Lord Cao Huachun, handles affairs with great efficiency

Go to the bank! Li Yunze reached out and extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray, then got up and began to load the gold bars into the rented car. This is gold, it is hard currency wherever you go

"Call your manager here," Li Yunze said to the receptionist with great composure. "There is a significant business negotiation to discuss"

They did not hesitate at all and directly placed the blame on Jiucheng. "It has all been taken away by Lord Wei."

These individuals are making a fortune, yet the court has no money to carry out its duties

If one could accomplish anything merely by invoking the name of the emperor, then the Ming Dynasty would not have fallen

He was unaware until he investigated, and upon discovering the truth, it nearly triggered his heart condition.

After eliminating Wei Zhongxian, the first thing Li Yunze did was to instruct Wang Cheng'en to promptly inspect the imperial treasury

"The pawnshop is at a significant disadvantage, losing at least one-third of its value." Li Yunze pondered deeply, "This is the hard-earned money of the common people of the Ming Dynasty; at the very least, we must ensure they receive sufficient goods in return."

A large amount of cash, books, and gold has been confiscated

Luo Yangxing led a group of Imperial Guards and charged out, surrounding them with steel knives in hand

It is a pity that in the end, those who truly had ideals in the Donglin Party mostly perished, while those who joined later were all of the type that felt "itchy on the scalp and the water was too cold"

All are remelted gold bars without any markings

Li Yunze was invited into the VIP room, where he was received by a business manager

Li Yunze does not believe that everything was taken away by Wei Zhongxian

The most famous saying that the Donglin Party sheltered was "One must not compete with the people for benefits"

Li Yunze nodded in satisfaction and extended his hand towards the business manager, saying, "Give me a business card, and I will call you."

Can customer privacy be guaranteed

"Do not ask anything." Li Yunze raised his hand to interrupt the manager's pleasantries. "I said, just respond."

Valued based on the average international gold price of the day, calculated after converting the exchange rate

Of course

It did not take long to seize over one million taels of cash from the homes of the eunuchs guarding the inner treasury, not including the land, antiques, calligraphy, paintings, and residences of various scholars.

Does your bank accept the custody business for precious metals

The servant Wei Zhongxian pays an audience to His Majesty

Sir, you can establish an offshore company to open a precious metals holding account in the name of the company. The finances will be managed through the company's accounts, without involving personal matters

Where did the income of several million taels in a year go

This amounts to a full 10,000 taels of gold, which translates to a total of 373 kilograms.

To gather people's support for one's own endeavors requires financial resources, and undertaking projects and construction also necessitates financial resources

The Jinyiwei and the Dongchang officials are extremely busy, as Wei Zhongxian has fallen, taking down with him a large-scale faction of eunuchs.

The new emperor, who has already shown the likeness of a tyrant, surprisingly took action in silence, toppling the venerable official overnight

Pointing at those eunuchs responsible for the imperial treasury, he instructed Wang Cheng'en, "Take the personnel from the Eastern Depot and the Jinyiwei, and seize their assets."

Li Yunze did not utter a single word of nonsense and without hesitation raised his hand and swung it forcefully

The eunuchs require a joint review by the Three Departments, establishing the charges before taking action, which is in accordance with the respect for the Great Ming Law

This is an important characteristic of the Donglin Party, which presents itself in a very positive light, always positioning itself at a moral high ground in its actions, thus ensuring success in all endeavors

The remaining tasks are the follow-up work to be completed

Driving to a renowned bank, Li Yunze, wearing sunglasses and a hat, strode in confidently

Outside the Forbidden City, Luo Sigong is working with the Imperial Guards, while inside the Forbidden City, it is Luo Yangxing who is in charge

Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Li Yunze does not believe that these eunuchs spend all their savings or even borrow money to gain access to the inner treasury for the purpose of dutifully guarding the emperor's small treasury

Wei Zhongxian wielded power and was a powerful eunuch, of which there is no doubt whatsoever

These factions are indifferent to the Ming, the Shun, or the Qing dynasties; as long as their interests are met, even using blood-stained gold and silver jewelry as currency for purchasing wild boar skins is acceptable

Li Yunze decided to send the Nine Thousand Years on their way at the fastest speed, in order to regain control of the court and prepare for the response.

Tariffs are a very important source of revenue; unfortunately, under the protection of the Donglin Party, the court is unable to collect them

As for the budding capitalists, they are primarily the large merchants engaged in the silk, tea, and ceramics industries, as well as those who open shops in various locations

Li Yunze is in urgent need of supplies, a large quantity of supplies

Throughout the night, the entire capital was enveloped in tremors and unease

Li Yunze truly cannot wait that long

This great principle is to strike against the Donglin Party

When natural disasters occur, there must be funds and provisions available for disaster relief

During the late Ming Dynasty, the maritime power of the Ming Empire was highly developed

The drought conditions in various regions are becoming increasingly severe, leading to a decline in grain production and causing the populace to become bandits in order to survive. Coupled with the growing number of natural disasters each year, Li Yunze is now in urgent need of substantial supplies to provide a lifeline to the Ming Dynasty

Li Yunze could not possibly spend more than a year slowly dealing with Wei Zhongxian, only to finally drive him away, and then face the grand army of Huang Taiji a few months later

Li Yunze, sitting in a chair, lit a cigarette and silently gazed at the dazzling gold before him

My little cutie! Looking at the empty wallet, Li Yunze felt a surge of anger on his forehead. Where's the money?!

I have work to do, and you are obstructing my path in the struggle for power. In order to prevent Middle-earth from falling into the hands of foreign races, I must ask you to leave the way.

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Li Yunze referenced many names provided in historical texts; these individuals, like Wei Zhongxian, were also subjected to confiscation of their properties

Then, starting from the sixth year of Chongzhen, a new round of droughts began, accompanied by various disasters until the fall of the Ming Dynasty

His urgency to come and exchange money is certainly not for his own enjoyment; it is purely because natural disasters and man-made calamities are becoming increasingly severe

At this moment, Li Yunze increasingly hoped that Lord Cao Huachun would return soon

After Wei Zhongxian paid his respects, he did not hear the Emperor instruct him to rise, which led him to look up in confusion.

Without resources, only titles remain; thus, Zhu Youjian, who hanged himself on the southeastern branch, serves as the most vivid illustration of this.

In an instant, the eunuch faction was as if they had lost their parents, while the suppressed Donglin Party rejoiced, shouting that the sage monarch was still alive

Wei Zhongxian's struggle for power against the Donglin Party, although fundamentally a contest for power and profit, objectively weakened the Donglin Party, which led many to hold a favorable view of him

Scholars across the Ming Dynasty, whether they have already joined the Donglin Party or have been influenced, consciously or unconsciously, by the contemporary social media phenomenon of the Donglin Party, find themselves aligned with their side

Local gentry and wealthy landowners act as local emperors, owning thousands or even tens of thousands of acres of land without paying taxes. They impose the tax burden on ordinary people, forcing them into destitution and servitude as tenants.

Upon meeting Li Yunze's gaze, which was tinged with mockery, a sudden jolt ran through my heart, and I was struck by an ominous premonition

From the very beginning, he never considered allowing Wei Zhongxian to return home for retirement, nor to imprison him in the imperial prison for interrogation.

In the modern world, under the productivity of terror, there is certainly no shortage of resources; however, purchasing these resources requires money

Banks do not directly collect gold; their business in this regard is referred to as precious metal custody and storage.

Regarding these oil-stealing rats, Li Yunze simply stated, "All shall be dealt with by Wei Ni."

Come over to receive the goods

The annual income of the Ming Dynasty emperors from the internal treasury was several million taels, while the palace expenses reached over a million taels in a year at most

However, Li Yunze is not Zhu Youjian; he knows far more than Zhu Youjian does

Historical records state that during the investigation of Wei Zhongxian, assets amounting to over ten million taels were confiscated, which is indeed plausible

When soldiers engage in battle, it is essential to have funds for their sustenance and rewards

All the silver has been sent to the treasury, as silver does not fetch a good price in the modern world

When the news came from Wang Cheng'en that he had successfully taken over the Imperial Horse Bureau, Li Yunze knew that the situation was settled

As the entire city was in turmoil, Li Yunze was losing his temper

Of course, the Donglin Party was not this corrupt in the beginning

From the perspective of interrogation, both the Eastern Depot and the Jinyiwei are of professional caliber

Gold is the universal hard currency in all parallel worlds

In order for the people of the Ming Dynasty to no longer be wantonly slaughtered, with blood flowing like a river

In this situation, anyone who travels back to the late Ming Dynasty will inevitably strike against the Donglin Party

Their ships are everywhere on the East Asian seas, and overseas trade is thriving.

In simple terms, gold exists in the bank, and when money is needed, funds are transferred to the corresponding account according to the price and exchange rate. The amount of gold held in custody will correspondingly decrease, becoming the property of the bank.

What they detest the most are the tax checkpoints in various regions, which are mostly manned by eunuchs guarding the emperor and collecting money.

The eunuchs responsible for the imperial treasury were already trembling in fear

It is a pity that the messenger sent to recall Lord Cao did not depart long ago; even if Cao Huachun returns at full gallop, it will take at least half a month.

But now, for Li Yunze, he urgently needs time to save the Ming Dynasty

The Donglin Party, which holds sway over public opinion, wields significant influence

It is best for Cao Huachun to take the lead in such matters, undoubtedly a memorable scene.

The Donglin Party represents the local gentry, wealthy landowners, border smuggling groups, pirates, and emerging capitalists.

It was not until the following day that the anxious officials and nobles finally received the confirmed news

Suppressing the feeling of disgust in his heart, he picked up the imperial edict from the desk and threw it to Luo Yangxing, saying, "Go do your work"

Do not be deceived by the television dramas of the modern world, portraying them as virtuous and trustworthy; in reality, the capital that has enabled their rise is built upon the blood of millions and countless common people

Even if money is frequently taken out to subsidize the court, over so many generations of emperors, the accumulated amount is bound to be a substantial figure