"What did you say? That money belongs to the people, not you?"
"That's pretty much what it means."
When Mr. Zhang heard this, he stood up and fainted with blood. He covered his head and almost dropped his official hat.
"You...you are teasing me, come on!"
"Sir, it's better to keep this matter quiet." Bai Song reminded seriously.
Mr. Zhang's face turned pale, and he had obviously realized how serious the matter was.
If the bank has no money, all construction sites will be shut down, and tens of thousands of people will definitely cause trouble if they move outside.
Although the bank made the commitment, it was also the imperial court that made the adjustment.
If the bank cannot solve the problem, the people will definitely bring it to the attention of the emperor.
If the emperor knew about this, it would be a trivial matter to dismiss him from office, but he might even have his whole family executed.
"From the time you signed it, we are in the same boat. If this matter is not handled well, it doesn't matter how many people die in the bank. The key is that we don't want to implicate you."
Mr. Zhang looked at Bai Song's faint smile and could not imagine that this was a scholar who could write down water control methods for the sake of the people of the world.
This is a poisonous snake, and I am Mr. Dong Guo!
"Bai Song, Bai Song, repay kindness with hatred!"
Bai Song bowed his hands and saluted: "Sir, I was forced to make a decision for the first time."
"You are forced to have no choice but to drag me and tens of thousands of innocent people into the water? What on earth do you have in mind!"
"Of course it is a kind intention that benefits the world."
"It's a blessing to the world, thank you for saying so!"
"Your Majesty, there is no need to doubt that as long as poverty-stricken areas can be rebuilt in Chang'an City, will it be a blessing to the people of Chang'an?"
"It would be a blessing if the renovation was successful, but if you don't have any money, how can you do it?"
"The bank no longer exists, but the imperial court does."
"What do you mean?"
"For such a huge project, I believe Mr. Zhang is also very aware of the impact of a shutdown. The reconstruction project cannot be stopped. Even if the bank runs out of money, the court must provide money to support it. Mr. Zhang must support it if he wants to make a comeback.
The bank went all the way, because only if the emperor saw the success of the city's reconstruction, would he not blame Master Zhang for the trap! There was only one way left for Master Zhang, and that was to get close to him and persuade the emperor and the Ministry of Household Affairs.
The imperial court will lend money to the bank to continue the project. Mobai Bank guarantees that all the money will be returned when the bank's capital chain improves."
Bai Song spoke easily, but every time Mr. Zhang heard a word, big beads of sweat broke out.
"If you ask the court to pay for it, you can imagine the loss. Do you think that the Household Department is run by your family and you will just give the money if you ask for it?"
"That's why Mr. Zhang has to take action! Mr. Zhang has been an official for many years. No one in the court knows that Mr. Zhang has always been steady. If Mr. Zhang is optimistic about something, regardless of the reason, as long as Mr. Zhang approves it, the emperor will trust him. At this time, everyone in the world will
Everything is in chaos, and Mr. Zhang cannot be in chaos. Mr. Zhang cannot let go, and cannot admit that the whole thing is out of control. Mr. Zhang must show firm will in the court, acknowledge the current situation in the capital, and try his best to persuade the emperor.
Stand on our side. It's very simple. Mr. Zhang and I will either live together or die together."
Live together and die together!
After hearing this, Zhang Liang slumped down in his seat helplessly.
"What do you want me to do?"
"If the prediction is correct, someone will definitely report this matter to the court tomorrow morning. Your Excellency will go to the Ministry of Revenue today to discuss with the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue. At least he will bring the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue to his side. Even if he does not contribute to you, you cannot do it behind your back.
Stab a knife. Your Excellency must go to the court tomorrow morning. You must not be soft on the people who are reporting. Your attitude must be tough. You must not admit that the current situation is out of control. You must firmly believe that everything you do is for the people of the world, and it will definitely succeed.
After the dynasty is over, we must meet with the emperor in private and inform the emperor of Xiaoyi's interests alone. After doing all this, the emperor will definitely agree to let the treasury pay to fill the vacancies in the bank."
After Bai Song finished speaking, he raised his hands and waited for Mr. Zhang's response.
Master Zhang looked at Bai Song and narrowed his eyes slightly. He was shocked by Bai Song's performance.
He could see where Bai Song's calmness came from. It was because he had anticipated everything, knew the bank's predicament, and knew how to deal with the situation at hand.
The key point is that he was very determined and never doubted whether his plan would go wrong.
If he makes a mistake, he will lose his family's life.
But if he didn't make a mistake, he was already manipulating the emperor's mind.
How scary is this kid? He hasn't even entered the court yet, he doesn't even hold an official position, and yet he has already plotted against the emperor?
Zhang Liang was silent for a long time, and finally waved his hand: "Please step back, I know."
Bai Song left.
Zhang Liang called Jiang Zheng who introduced Bai Song to him. In the Yamen, Zhang Liang slapped Jiang Zheng twice.
Mr. Zhang, who has always played the role of a good guy, beat someone in the Ministry of Industry's Yamen today. The officials were so shocked that they did not dare to speak.
Later, Mr. Zhang rushed to the Ministry of Finance with a full stomach. He heard that he chatted all night at the house of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance.
In the morning of the next day, at least twenty officials from the six ministries, in addition to officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs, reported on the reconstruction of slum areas in the capital.
The morning meeting that day was even more lively than the vegetable market, and the officials divided into two groups and had a big quarrel.
Zhang Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, imitated Kong Ming and talked with the Confucian scholars. He insulted the sky and the earth, and his spit flew everywhere, which completely changed the court's view of Zhang Liang.
The debate continued into the afternoon, and the emperor did not even eat lunch.
I also heard that Mr. Zhang risked his family's life and used his family's life as a guarantee to support private merchants' investment in rebuilding slum areas.
On this day, Mr. Zhang offended 70% of the officials in the court and owed favors to the remaining 30%.
When the court dismissed in the afternoon, Mr. Zhang secretly met the emperor and talked with the emperor late at night.
After leaving the palace, Master Zhang Liang fainted on the way.
At the same time, an imperial edict was sent to the Prince Consort's Mansion, requiring Bai Song to enter the palace to meet the emperor.
The imperial edict said nothing, but Bai Song knew what happened.
Bai Song played a trick and took Xiao Bai An with him.
Arriving at the palace, Li Shimin met Bai Song alone.
As soon as they met, Li Shimin threw a white jade cup in front of Bai Song.
With a snap, Long Yan was furious.
This is Li Shimin giving Bai Song a blow.
But after this sound, the child's cry broke the peace of the night.
Xiao Bai An cried very hard, wah wah wah, clear and loud.
One second Li Shimin was glaring, and the next second Li Shimin was shocked.
"What sound?"
Bai Song smiled, opened the collar of his clothes, and spread the child in his arms in front of Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, this is my and the princess's child. You haven't seen it yet, have you?"