Seeing how excited Lin Fu was,
one could tell just how booming Royal Industry's business had become.
After all, these were products that transcended the age, things this era had never seen before. Their appeal was naturally obvious.
"Have the workshops increase production, and begin expanding the recruitment of craftsmen. Every craftsman must have a clean background, with priority given to impoverished commoners."
"Also."
"The shopkeepers previously selected for each prefectural region can now head to their respective regions and establish workshops."
"Begin with the southern prefectural regions. Once the south has been fully covered, move north." Zhu Ying instructed Lin Fu.
"Please rest assured, Young Master."
"This old servant has already made arrangements. Within the next few days, the other prefectural regions can begin as well," Lin Fu immediately replied.
"The bank will be the same."
"Unlike Royal Industry, the bank will select clerks from the Ministry of Revenue to serve as managers. The banks are only just beginning. Managers in each region will serve two-year terms, then be rotated elsewhere after two years. None may remain in one prefectural region for too long."
"When the banks open, an imperial edict will announce it to the realm, and local government offices must fully cooperate." Zhu Ying gave Zhao Mian further instructions.
"This minister accepts the decree," Zhao Mian answered excitedly.
"Xiongying."
"Why must bank managers in every prefectural region serve only two years? That is even shorter than the terms of court officials." Zhu Yuanzhang asked in confusion.
"Old man."
"The human heart is difficult to fathom."
"Banks control financial power. Those who can hold endless gold and silver without being tempted are rare."
"A two-year term is just right."
"Not only that."
"Every local bank manager must have two deputy managers at his side. They will assist the