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Wang Chengen's "hanging high" was naturally what Liu Ruyi had expected!
In the early years, Lord Chongzhen suffered enough from the hardship of "nine thousand years". Therefore, during the Chongzhen dynasty, the rights of eunuchs were tightly restricted and greatly reduced!
Even Wang Chengen, a person close to Master Chongzhen, although he is the chief eunuch of the Bureau of Ceremonies and has the power to approving red papers, due to Master Chongzhen's diligence, he does not have much use. In fact, he can only
It’s just an empty stand serving tea and water!
In addition, Wang Chengen's abilities are limited, and his methods are far inferior to those of his predecessors Wang Zhen, Liu Jin, and "Nine Thousand Years Old". All he has is loyalty to Lord Chongzhen!
At this time, even if Liu Ruyi was regarded as the "shooter", Wang Chengen would not give in easily. He wisely chose to protect himself wisely. He was convinced that Liu Ruyi would never fall out with him until the last moment!
For Liu Ruyi, Wang Chengen is just a card, representing the orthodoxy of the Tian family. As long as he is here, even if he doesn't say anything, things will still go on!
Just like his official position, if he can scare people, that's enough!
Holding the ‘Son of Heaven’ hostage to command the princes!
This is called 'Pull up the tiger skin and make it a banner!'
"Cough~!" Liu Ruyi coughed lightly, picked up the wine glass, took a sip slowly, and looked at the clear wine in his glass as if nothing happened!
At this time, Wang Yinchang saw Liu Ruyi's actions and felt confident in his heart. He cupped his hands to Wang Chengen and said, "My father-in-law is wise. With your words, I know what I am doing!"
"Hiss~~!" Wang Cheng'en didn't expect that Wang Yinchang would be so despicable. In order to serve as Liu Ruyi's 'eagle dog', he even abandoned the last trace of the scholar's reserve without a trace. He couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and then
About to attack!
"Father, if you have any other instructions, please tell me clearly. I will listen attentively!" Wang Yinchang, however, didn't take it seriously at all. He bowed his hands to Wang Chengen with a shy face and a smile!
"you you……"
Wang Chengen pointed hard at Wang Yinchang's face, his anger could not be concealed at all, but for a moment, he suddenly laughed, "Wang's participation in politics is your own business in Henan Province. The Duke of Qi is here again. The Za family is just an outsider. It should be
Whatever you do, just do it, no need to ask Zajia anymore!"
"Oh~~~!" Wang Yinchang deliberately lengthened his tone, "If that's the case, then I'll ask you, Eunuch Wang, to make the final decision on one side!"
At this time, all the dignitaries in the venue also understood somewhat!
Wang Yinchang is just a dog of the Duke of Qi, and his feelings~~ This is what the Duke of Qi wants to do to meet him!
If some blood doesn't come out today, I'm afraid this situation won't be able to be resolved!
Wang Yinchang looked at everyone coldly, with a sneer on his face. He knew that he was just a dog! But~~, dogs also have their own owners!
Sometimes, if you follow an awesome master, even if you are a dog, you will still drink and eat meat every day! But~, if you follow the wrong master, you will not be able to find a place even if you drink the northwest wind!
Although the principle seems crude, the reality is so cruel!
"Everyone, if the prince is here to make the decision, then if you have something to say, please speak directly!"
Wang Yinchang cleared his throat and glanced at the crowd with a sneer, "We, the Colored Stone Army, number 50,000 men. In the battle of Luoyang City, more than 4,600 people were killed, as many as 10,000 people were injured, and nearly a thousand people were seriously injured and died!"
These people are all good men! It is precisely because of them, with their flesh and blood, that they stood in front of Luoyang City and defeated Li Chuang's tribes, thus ensuring the safety of the people of Luoyang!"
Wang Yinchang paused for a moment, "So, this military subsidy is a matter of course! You are all people who understand justice and understand things. I am a low-ranking official. I would like to thank you all on behalf of my sons and daughters of the Colored Stone Army!"
After Wang Yinchang finished speaking, he gave a deep bow, and his head and waist became 90 degrees!
The dignitaries couldn't help but started talking again!
After a moment, Zhao Min took the lead and stood up and said: "What Wang Shenzheng said is true. We, the Zhao family in Luoyang, are willing to give away 100,000 taels of silver to the soldiers of the Colored Stone Army to subsidize military supplies and pensions!"
Everyone around him couldn't help but explode in an instant!
It's no problem to offer some money, but no one expected that the Zhao family would be so generous, offering only one hundred thousand taels?
This, what do they do?
The understanding person carefully looked at Zhao Min's expression, and saw that Zhao Min's waist was straight, he felt refreshed, and he didn't feel any pain at all!
Emotions, this is what kind of agreement the Zhao family has already reached with Qi Guogong in private!
At this time, Huang Qing, the head of the Huang family in Luoyang, also stood up, cupped his hands towards Wang Yinchang and said: "Since Brother Zhao has made a good start, our Huang family cannot lag behind. In this case, our Huang family is also willing to
Provide one hundred thousand taels of silver to subsidize the military needs and pensions of the colorful stone soldiers!"
"Crash!"
The two major wealthy families in Luoyang City, the Zhao family and the Huang family, have expressed their opinions one after another. If these wealthy gentry and powerful people here do not express their opinions again, then they are not worthy of their current status!
"I am the father-in-law's family, the Liu family in Luoyang, and I am willing to give you 50,000 taels of silver!"
"We, the Zhang family in Luoyang, are also willing to give us 50,000 taels of silver!"
"I, the Yanshi Zhao family, are willing to give you 30,000 taels of silver!"
"I, the Mengjin Li family, are willing to provide silver..."
People are like this, as long as one or two people take the lead, it will trigger a chain reaction. At this time, all the tycoons, gentry and powerful people are vying for money, in order to leave a little bit in the heart of Qi Guogong.
impression!
Wang Yinchang also saw a smile on his face!
On weekdays, although he participates in politics for Henan, he does some of the most painful and tiring "dirty work". For example, this time when he broke into the siege of the city, he not only had to lead troops on the front line of defense, but also was constantly under attack.
These dignitaries cursed and accused them, but the soldiers below were not well fed and paid, so fights and fights often occurred!
If the Duke and the Caishi Army hadn't arrived in time, he would have been used as cannon fodder by these powerful men!
The most valuable thing for people~~~ is to have self-awareness!
At this time, Wang Yinchang was willing to serve as the eagle dog of Duke Qi, because he knew that what was in front of him would be a golden avenue full of light!
On the side, the accompanying clerk hurriedly took a pen and paper to record the silver donated by the wealthy businessmen and dignitaries, and registered it in a book to facilitate the subsequent implementation!
Wang Yinchang stood aside, strictly checking and monitoring to prevent any mistakes from happening!
Liu Ruyi picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the wine in the glass. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, showing his mood at the moment!
Just like the advertising slogan of later generations, 'Everyone has his or her own stage!'
Although Wang Yinchang is not good at leading troops and is a bit stingy in his actions, he has completed the tasks assigned to him to the maximum extent by playing this black face at this time. For the Caishi Army and the overall situation at this time, it has great consequences.
Immeasurable important impact!
Mediocre people and mortals each have their own uses!
Liu Ruyi drew a circle with her fingers on the table. Originally, she was a little worried about the candidate for Luoyang Magistrate, but now it seems that everything is not a problem!
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Zhuge Kongming once said to his successor in "Shi Shi Biao": "Be close to the virtuous ministers and stay away from the villains. This is the reason why the early Han Dynasty prospered!"
But what is a villain? What is a wise minister?
Donglin Party members are all highly talented and knowledgeable. Are they all good ministers?
Although Wang Chengen was an eunuch, for Chongzhen and the Ming Dynasty, he had to stick to Liu Ruyi's side, willing to be the "gunhead" and swallowing his humiliation. Is he a villain?
I'm afraid, all of this is due to different positions!
More often than not, a virtuous minister is used in the same way as a virtuous minister, while a mediocre person also has the role of a mediocre person!
The most important thing is to look at his heart and his virtue!
Just like Wang Yinchang, as long as he is loyal to Liu Ruyi and the Caishi Army, and can play his role in his position, Liu Ruyi will dare to use him and will not hesitate to reward him!
On the contrary, just like Sima Yi, he was a man of great talent and strategy, but he had a traitor in his head and bullied his young master, causing the death of Cao Wei III!
At this time, with the gaze of Liu Ruyi, all the dignitaries in the venue basically expressed their attitudes. Starting with Zhao Min and Huang Qing, the highest was one hundred thousand taels, and the lowest was only ten thousand taels!
As a result, in less than half an hour, the Colorful Stone Army has raised nearly one million taels of military expenses!
Even Wang Chengen looked on with his eyes dumbfounded!
If Lord Chongzhen could have half the means of Qi Guogong, then Ming Dynasty would not have to worry about the world being unfair!
But unfortunately, the most indispensable thing in this world is 'what if!'
The commotion in the venue gradually subsided, but everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Ruyi's left hand!
Because, at this moment, they suddenly discovered that the most noble Prince Fu and his son, at this moment, still did not express their stance!
King Fu Zhu Changxun was sitting on a huge soft couch made up of two soft couches. His originally fair and plump face had already turned red with anger!
Seeing these despicable profiteers, each one crying and shouting, wanting to flatter Liu Ruyi, Zhu Changxun wished he could chop them all into pieces with his own hands!
"Father, father, they, they are all looking at us! We, what should we do now?" Zhu Yousong's nerves were more sensitive than his father's, and he was busy reminding Zhu Changxun that they had become the target of public criticism!
"What should I do? Cold! It's impossible for someone named Liu to want my money! Unless I'm dead!" Zhu Changxun snorted coldly in a low voice, shrank his neck, like a frightened turtle, and didn't even look at it.
Everyone takes a look!
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but sneer. At this time, Prince Fu and his son are still like this. It seems that without some strong medicine, they won't bleed!
Liu Ruyi waved her hand and signaled Wang Yinchang to come forward!
Wang Yinchang understood, walked quickly to Prince Fu and his son, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you have also seen that all of us here have already expressed our attitude! You are the most noble person in our Luoyang City, shouldn't you also...
"
"What? Wang, you want to ask me for money? Ah? Are you too ambitious to be brave? I also tell you that today, whether you want money or not, you want your life! If you want to rebel, just come and get it.
Let's go!" Zhu Changxun stretched out his neck, like a fat pig, assuming a posture of 'a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water'!