Emperor Hongzhi looked confused.

Gold, silver, copper.

This is currency.

The silver accounted for by the court every year was only two million taels, and the rest of the gold, copper and so on were actually not much. The gold, silver and copper mines in the pass were almost monopolized by the court, but they were useless. The amount of mining was only so much, and it was pitiful.

On the one hand, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to mine, especially many mines have been digging since the Spring and Autumn Period. The deeper the mine veins, the greater the cost.

Therefore, when the Ming Dynasty lacked silver, the court had to use treasure banknotes to replace silver. But the problem was that treasure banknotes were also reserved with silver and copper coins. When the court only focused on issuing treasure banknotes, people could not exchange them for sufficient silver. Naturally, no one believed in the value of treasure banknotes.

The reason is that on the one hand, the court is short of money, and on the other hand, it is also because the court's expenses are too large, and the more money is issued infringement, and the deficit cannot be made up for in the end.

In Hexi, a large number of mineral veins were found.

Emperor Hongzhi was startled at first, and then he roared and expressed his disbelief.

How is this possible... Where is Hexi... How is it possible...The mountains there are all stones, and the entire desert is full of stones!

"Jifan, aren't you kidding?" Emperor Hongzhi said with a serious look on his face.

Fang Jifan smiled bitterly: "It's true." As he said that, he took out Jiang Chen's letter: "Your Majesty, this is the result of my disciple Jiang Chen, who took people to Hexi and personally explored it. The minerals contained in the mountains are immeasurable."

“…”

Suddenly, everyone was stunned.

They watched Fang Jifan deliver the letter, and His Majesty hurriedly looked down at the letter. Judging from the face of Emperor Hongzhi's betrayal... these eight out of ten... are real...

There is no need to make this joke in Fang Jifan.

Liu Jian suddenly felt a feeling of distress.

Mines, countless mines. If the Ming Dynasty did not give up Hexi, or if this mine was not given to Fang Jifan, this mine was the treasury, and this mine was the treasury. It could bring less real money and silver to the treasury every year?

Xie Qian's face was ashamed.

What was even more speechless was Li Dongyang. Li Dongyang was still upset about this just now, but now... he was a little amused and crying.

Just kidding?

He is the Minister of Revenue. Over the years, the ore veins in the pass have gradually dried up. He knows this better than anyone else, but now...

Fortunately, he was mocking Fang Jifan just now. Now it seems... his face hurts a little, and the corners of his mouth are twitching. He was slapped in the face in a real life.

Zhang Sheng even opened his mouth wide, as big as an egg, staring at Fang Jifan in amazement.

Looking at the strange expressions of everyone, Fang Jifan sighed: "Your Majesty is really kind to me... I don't know how to be grateful to me."

“…”

Emperor Hongzhi silently put down his letters.

I was silent for a long time and didn't know what to say.

In the warm pavilion, the quiet needles can be heard, and no one makes a sound.

"Or." Fang Jifan said carefully: "Or, I'd better not want this place. I really don't dare to accept such a generous gift. Your Highness, the princess, was just thinking about sharing the worries for Your Majesty. Even if the princess's mansion is poor, it doesn't matter. Your Highness and Your Highness will save money and live a little bit. Your Majesty's plan is the most important thing. Your Majesty... I'll never accept this desert land. I'll ask Your Majesty to take it back."

Emperor Hongzhi felt like he was a dog.

I have been the emperor for more than ten years, but in fact... I am just saving money. Over the years, Xinyi has been reluctant to let Shangyi Supervisor cut it, and I also tried my best to save the imperial kitchen. Queen Zhang personally weaving cloth in the harem. Who can be like me? I finally saved up a treasury? Who knows...

He took a deep breath... he was a little moved, and he took it back?

only……

He seemed unable to let go of this face. The words he said were like water poured out, and it was hard to contain the water. Besides, he was the emperor, and his words could not be changed.

Zhu Houzhao said at this time: "Fang Jifan's words are wrong. If he takes back his fate, he will make his father have the face to call himself a king and father? Have you ever heard that the emperor has taken back his fate in just a short while? Nothing is true."

"..." Emperor Hongzhi's old face turned red, and his heart suddenly felt breathing, it hurt.

He couldn't help but look at Liu Jian.

Liu Jian looked speechless.

Even... Emperor Hongzhi wanted to kill Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites. In the past few days, you, Zhang Sheng, have been chatting here, using this desert to make fun of it. Now... why are you teasing others? You are obviously teasing yourself and laughing at yourself!

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Fang Jifan. This time, Fang Jifan showed sincerity. Emperor Hongzhi also had some understanding of Fang Jifan. Look at his current appearance, this request to take back his life did not seem to be fake.

But……

Emperor Hongzhi felt ache, but he still shook his head to Fang Jifan's decision: "I have said that the desert land will be given to you and Xiurong, and this matter cannot be discussed again."

Emperor Hongzhi seemed to have made up his mind. Although it was a wealth that moved people's hearts, and Emperor Hongzhi really regretted it, but now he is determined to do this good man to the end.

"That's how it is." Fang Jifan said: "Then I have to refuse it."

“…”

Fang Jifan's face couldn't help but show a look of pride.

This is very frustrating.

Fang Jifan said: "Since that's the case, will all the mineral be disposed of by the sons?"

Emperor Hongzhi's heart was bleeding and his breathing was not smooth, but he cheered up: "Of course, let me deal with it!"

Forget it, just treat it as a dowry. Fang Jifan is afraid that he has criticized me for being stingy. Since that's the case, then just act completely and be generous.

Fang Jifan was happy: "Okay, then I will deal with it. I will devote all this mine to Zhenguo Mansion!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, it was in an uproar.

What does it mean?

You Fang Jifan doesn’t want these minerals?

Is this guy crazy?

Or... this kid really treats money like dirt?

Liu Jian and others all looked at Fang Jifan in surprise, as if they had heard it wrong, their mouths were wide open and their faces were disbelief.

Emperor Hongzhi was even more stunned. How could this kid...

Fang Jifan said righteously: "From then on, the gold, silver and copper mines there have nothing to do with me. My son has received the favor of the country for many lifetimes, and the Fang family has enjoyed wealth and honor for several lifetimes. All of this is thanks to the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, my son even eats braised vegetables and never wants these minerals. Your Majesty wants to give me the desert land, and my son accepts it, but I will give all this wealth to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned.

All sent to this palace...

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath: "Jifan, what do you mean?"

"My son has no other intentions." Fang Jifan raised his chin: "For me, fame, wealth and wealth are just clouds, gold, silver and jewelry, and my son regards it as dirt. His prince is wise and has made countless contributions to the court since he established the State Government. Therefore, my son gave these minerals in the hope that His prince can better share His majesty's worries. This is my little selfish intention. In my son's opinion, as long as His prince can share His majesty's worries, His majesty will be in a cheerful mood, and he does not have to worry about these complicated matters. For me, it is the greatest reward. My son... is a great loyal minister. Please give your majesty a clear understanding."

“…”

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao was moved.

Lao Fang...he is so willing to let it go.

If it were me, I'm afraid there wouldn't be such a righteous person.

This guy took the wrong medicine.

When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his eyes suddenly turned red and the corners of his mouth trembled slightly.

The road is a long way to know the horse's strength and the people's hearts are seen over time. This is true. Although Fang Jifan gave him the impression that he was clever, he always... made a little nonsense, regardless of importance, but today...

Fang Jifan was secretly happy in his heart.

What is the use of mineral deposits? Isn’t it just to dig out gold, silver and copper coins?

The Franji people colonized the world and plundered gold and silver everywhere, making their royal family and nobles extremely rich, but so what? What can their wealth be exchanged for?

For Fang Jifan, the meaning of the desert is not mining.

The real meaning is that when a large number of treasures is discovered, countless people will go to the desert to mine these minerals. At that time, countless people will build markets and camps around the minerals. They need to eat and drink, and they will reclaim nearby land. Minerals need smelting, and mining requires tools. Then there will inevitably be workshops to build. The desert is vast, and people may not be able to reach nearby towns in a few days with their legs alone. Then... they will need a large number of horses, and a large number of goods need to enter and exit the pass. Then the demand for cattle and horses will only be greater, and people will start to learn to raise cattle and raise horses.

The mine is from the government government, but the land is from our followers. The people on the ground are naturally born from our followers. The ghosts of our followers are from our followers. Countless people are here to eat, wear and transportation. Then the land is mine, the grassland and the cattle and horses above are mine, and even the smelting workshops are left in Hexi. More and more people go to Hexi to pursue wealth, and a large number of minerals are mine, and countless people take this opportunity to become rich. Together with the Hexi countries in the Western Regions, the Ming Dynasty will inevitably resume trade with the countries in the Western Regions. Countless chambers of commerce under the name of tribute will pass through the throat of Hexi, and eventually, they will also take away countless wealth and goods.

This... is the long-term solution.
Chapter completed!