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    The exact number of silver in the Ming Palace has really confused the world. There is no accurate figure from the beginning to the end. In addition, some people's exaggeration with ulterior motives makes the silver in the Ming Palace become a  A difficult mystery.

    Regarding this point, Emperor Kangxi once concluded that the silver stored in the Ming Palace was during the Wanli period, and the number was around two million taels. This statement is more consistent with historical facts.

    In the early years of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng was in the country, and the economic situation of the Ming Dynasty was relatively good. This silver may have been stored by Shenzong in the early years of Wanli. In addition, Wanli was the owner of good goods, so this is easier to understand.

    Of course, when Emperor Chongzhen arrived, it was unknown how much silver he had in his hand, and whether he knew he had this money.

    In addition, after the middle period of Wanli, the country was troubled, with constant wars and huge expenditures. It was impossible to have any spare gold, let alone tens of millions of taels of silver for hoarding.  Therefore, the peasant army seized some silver in the Ming Palace, and the largest sum could only be the two million taels behind the Yangxin Palace. In addition, there should be nothing else to hide.

    And judging from his performance in the last period of the Chongzhen Dynasty, he probably didn't know about the silver.  When Li Zicheng's army came to the city, the Ming Dynasty's finances were already at the end of its rope. "It took two months to get through the first month of the year."  With no relief available in February, Chongzhen had to repeatedly mobilize nobles and bureaucrats to donate.

    "If at this time, Chongzhen knew about the hidden silver but didn't know how to use it, then he would be stingy with money and ruin the country.

    But then again, if the island treasure is really related to the Ming Dynasty¡¯s hidden silver, it means that Chongzhen may indeed know about the hidden silver and make preparations in advance. Otherwise, how could it be transported to that island?

    Of course, Meng Zitao is not sure now that this painting is related to the island treasure map, because the treasure map is relatively simple, it just looks somewhat similar, and is not necessarily related.  If you want to confirm it, you need to find other evidence.

    Seeing that Meng Zitao was slightly startled, Yu Weigang quickly asked: "Zitao, is there a problem?"

    "It's hard to say now, I'll take a look first."

    Meng Zitao continued to observe carefully. There were three independent sceneries in the painting, the island, the ship, and the coast.

    The island is very similar to the one in the treasure map, but it is much more detailed. There are several people on the island. If you look carefully, they seem to be patrolling soldiers. Their clothes are also consistent with the characteristics of Ming Dynasty soldiers.

    In addition, the ship in the painting is a blessing ship. This ship is a type of ship in ancient my country. It is one of the "Four Ancient Ships" in my country and a famous ship type in ancient times.

    The official ships sent by the Ming Dynasty for overseas envoys were all Fuchuan-type ships.  Zheng He's fleet sailed to Western countries, passing through the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and also to deep-water waters such as the Persian Gulf and the East African coast. They would inevitably choose the fuchuan type with pointed bottoms, deep drafts, and small aspect ratios.  Moreover, the length-to-width ratio of Zheng He's treasure ship recorded in some ancient documents is small, about 2.3-2.4, which is in line with the length-to-width ratio of the Fu ship.  From this, it can be confirmed that Zheng He's treasure ship was a Fu ship type.

    This lucky ship is hung with a dragon flag, which is the style of the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the dragon flag could be used casually in ancient times, which undoubtedly represents its noble status.  But unlike the island, there was no one on the boat, which was a bit strange.

    There¡¯s nothing much to say about the rest of the coast. Except for the rocks and the terrain, which look a bit special, there¡¯s nothing else worth noting.  If the place does exist, I guess I can only see it clearly when I go to the spot, but the coastline across the country is so long, who knows where this is painted.

    Apart from these, there is no signature on this painting, let alone a seal, and the painting skills seem to be average. The author can only be regarded as having some painting skills, and the level is not too high.

    Finally, Meng Zitao used his supernatural power. This painting was created at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. With all these factors, he had reason to suspect that this painting was related to the island treasure map. If it was indeed done by Zhu Cixang, the treasure  The possibility of it being related to the Ming Dynasty royal family is extremely high.

    But there are still many mysteries in all this. Let¡¯s not say whether this painting was actually done by Zhu Cixiang, or whether Zhu Cixiang did become a monk here in Lingnan. How was the treasure transported to the island without even a hint of news being revealed? At that time,  Under this situation, let alone impossible, the probability is also slim.

    Meng Zitao thought for a while and decided to go to the original owner of the painting to find out the situation first.

    Seeing Meng Zitao put away the painting, Yu Weigang quickly asked: "Zitao, how are you doing?"

    Meng Zitao said: "This is an old painting. It is basically worthless to others, but it has some value to me. However, this value is not the painting itself. I can tell you the specific situation now.nbsp;"I'm not sure. When I asked him, he kept silent." Yu Weigang frowned and said, "It feels like he has changed. I don't even recognize him."

    While talking, several people went upstairs. When they reached the third floor, they heard quarrels coming from upstairs.

    I heard a deep voice say: "Lao Guo, we are old friends. How could you cheat me like this? Why don't you ask about the market situation outside? How about I come forward and you can get three points of profit?"

    Meng Zitao and Yu Weigang stopped and looked at each other. Listening to these words, it seemed that it was a loan shark. If the three-point interest rate is calculated as an annualized rate, it is 36%. Ten thousand yuan a month is 300. The high rate does not count.  It's high, but goods with high interest rates are not easy to borrow. It's okay if you can afford the interest, but if you can't, it will be troublesome.

    Meng Zitao knows the rules of this business. For loan sharks, they often do not press for debts as long as they can pay interest.  What they care about is the interest, not the principal. The principal is not afraid that you will not repay it. The interest will not be delayed by one day, not even one hour.

    For example, if you repay the loan at 12 noon on the agreed repayment date, if the payment is delayed for a few seconds, the borrower will default and new interest will be calculated.

    Can¡¯t afford the money?  Sorry, the profit is compounded.  The interest given this month is 10,000, and you have to pay back 20,000 next month.  The horror of loan sharking lies here.

    Often people who make loan sharks will fall out of favor faster than reading a book. When they come to borrow money, they greet them with a smile and say it is an unsecured loan. In fact, before borrowing money, they have thoroughly checked the situation of the borrower's home.

    Of course, under normal circumstances (betting aside), they all like to lend to people doing business, and ordinary people are not very popular. After all, they are making money, not trouble. Once they find that they can't pay back the money, they will hit two or three people at most.  Make the phone call and leave it to the professionals.

    Back to the subject, I heard another voice say: "Brother Zhang, I also know that it is thanks to you that I can borrow such a cheap interest, but I really have no choice. Please give me a few more days of grace."

    "Grace? I'll give you grace!" Brother Zhang said angrily: "Guo Weilong, don't give me any sloppy looks. Last month you said you would give me a grace period for a few days, but you still have no money. If I hadn't spoken for you, you  My son was beaten half to death. Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t pay back the money, don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡±

    "Some people may want to ask, if someone wants to borrow money but still thinks of a child, isn't he afraid that something will happen?  In fact, these people are very measured. Even if they want to threaten children, they just let the gangsters take action. They only need to beat them to a bruised and swollen face to make the children's parents worry.

    As for the police coming to the door, it¡¯s okay. Anyway, it¡¯s just a bruise. I can only pay a few hundred yuan for medical expenses at most.

    After hearing this, Guo Weilong suddenly became nervous: "Brother Zhang, the child is still young and only in the first grade. You can't do this!"

    Brother Zhang sneered: "It depends on how you choose, whether to pay back the money or spend it like this. For the sake of being friends for many years, you must pay me the interest of 50,000 yuan before twelve o'clock in the evening.  On the account, otherwise tomorrow it won't be me, it will be 'Spirit'. He won't be as easy to talk to as me. If you don't pay back the money, he will put a swimming ring on you, get a rope, and throw you into the river.  Throw it in and pull it back, throw it in again, pull it back again"

    Meng Zitao shook his head, this is really cruel. If someone is not in good physical condition, why should he get sick?  However, who told him that Guo Weilong borrowed money?

    Guo Weilong said a little bit: "Brother Zhang, can you give me a few more days, five days ah no, three days, as long as you give me three days, I will get the money together no matter what. Look  For the sake of us being friends for many years, please help me!"

    "Now you know that I am your friend!" Brother Zhang sneered: "When you were selling the villa, why didn't you think of calling me and telling me? Thank you for being able to say it! Let me tell you, at this time  It won¡¯t change and you won¡¯t pay it back? Haha, then don¡¯t blame me for turning against you!¡±

    After saying that, Brother Zhang led people downstairs (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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