Regarding the Folangji cannon, the imperial court has really made a decision.
Yuan Chonghuan's Ningyuan battle established the reputation of the Folangji cannon, and even more, the confidence of the Ming army. Now no one thinks there is anything wrong with the Folangji cannon, except that it is a bit expensive.
The last time Zhu Youjian met Jiang Wan, he mentioned this matter. It is said that more than 400,000 taels of silver from the mining tax from Yunnan arrived in the capital. Logically speaking, this money should go into the inner treasury.
, but when the news came out from the Ministry of Household Affairs, people from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works were eyeing this money, and they had great plans to get this money to buy Folangji cannons.
This made Zhu Youxiao a little unhappy. The money in the household department belonged to the imperial court, but the money in the inner treasury belonged to him, the emperor.
He complained about this matter to his brother for a few times, but he had no other meaning. He just lamented that the treasury was now empty, and the ministers were not interested, even the little private money in his pocket.
Regarding the silver issue, Jiang Wan really has nothing to do. He is not a ruthless person who can conjure up hundreds of taels of gold at any time. Moreover, even if he has money, he will not send it to this place. Military State
For big things, it doesn't matter if you use money personally. Shen Wansan during the Hongwu period learned from the past. Isn't the lesson profound?
Moreover, he also suggested that it would be best for Zhu Youjian not to worry about this matter, let alone the idea of raising money to solve this matter. This is more than what a prince should do. Again, everyone should perform their duties.
This is something that should be a headache for the emperor in the first place. It is better not to do it if he is overstepping his authority.
"Wei Zhongxian, that fellow, came up with a bad idea!" Zhu Youjian was a little angry: "There are many rich households in the south of the Yangtze River. He actually proposed to sell his official position and get a title, asking the rich households to pledge money, and then the court would reward them according to the amount of money.
Their official positions!”
He had a look of disdain on his face: "Even if it is a false position, he is an old dog who is trying to undermine my Ming Dynasty. Fortunately, my imperial brother is wise and heard this and scolded him severely. Otherwise, I would have to be punished by this."
The old dog is so angry!"
"My lord, I'm afraid that you have really wronged Wei Zhongxian about this matter!" Jiang Wan felt a little funny in her heart: "Actually, Wei Zhongxian has done this a long time ago. This is what happened in the past. The money came from Eunuch Wei's.
Pocket, and this time, it was the imperial court's pocket. It can be said that this was a rare suggestion by Eunuch Wei to be loyal to the emperor and the country. As a result, he was scolded by his majesty. I think Wei Zhongxian was probably quite aggrieved!"
"ah!"
Zhu Youjian's face suddenly became very wonderful. To be honest, the angry expression on his face has not faded. He really doesn't know what expression to make at this moment, which makes him look extremely weird.
"This old dog...!"
"How about I go and see Eunuch Wei? After all, Eunuch Wei is so loyal to the emperor and serves the country. If he feels discouraged, it will not be a good thing for our Ming Dynasty!" Jiang Wan thought for a while: "After all, he is still a Buddha.
Regarding Lang Jiren’s cannon, I saw him last time, and I feel that at least Wei Zhongxian has a good impression of me!"
Zhu Youjian still looked at Jiang Wan with a strange expression: "Is it okay?"
"I think so!"
"If you really think you can accomplish something, I will ask the emperor directly for this job and let you do it!" Zhu Youjian pondered for a moment: "There is no money at the Ministry of Household Affairs, and as long as there is no money at the Ministry of War, who can do this?"
Just get the Folangji cannon. If you are asked to do this job and purchase the Folanji cannon, no one will object. However, you have to think carefully. If you do this well, you will get no credit. If you don't do it well, you will not get any credit.
You have no future in the imperial court!"
"I always feel that my future is very bright!" Jiang Wan smiled slightly: "The prince has promoted me, and if I don't do things well, wouldn't it be a shame for the prince!"
The matter was settled like this. Not long after returning to Zhouzhuang, news came quickly. The emperor issued an order to let Xin Wang Zhu Youjian be responsible for the purchase of Folangji cannons for military use.
According to the decree, Zhu Youjian immediately summoned Jiang Wan to come back from Zhouzhuang.
Jiang Wan was still very grateful. Although Zhu Youjian said that, he still wanted to protect him. After all, it was Zhu Youjian who wanted the title of procurement ambassador. Of course, it was Jiang Wan who was doing the work.
At this point, Jiang Wan no longer needs to ask Zhu Youjian.
Since returning to the Tenth Prince's Mansion, Jiang Wan's courtyard has basically had no guests, from the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Works, and even people from Folangji. Anyway, as long as he comes to discuss the purchase with Zhu Youjian
Zhu Youjian sent all of them to Jiang Wan. Now Jiang Wan has truly become the most popular person in the Ten Princes' Palace, even overshadowing Wang Chengen.
"Can this guy handle it?"
Although Zhu Youjian sent all the people away, he still had some murmurs in his heart. He knew that all this depends on money. Whether it is the Ministry of Finance or the Folangji people, without money, Jiang Wan
But no one can stop it.
"Didn't he say he was going to Wei Zhongxian's place?"
Wang Chengen was also a little confused: "In the past few days since he came back from Zhouzhuang, he has been staying in the house and hasn't gone anywhere. I don't know what he is doing!"
"Do you think Wei Zhongxian's money is so easy to come by, let alone such a large amount of money!" Zhu Youjian shook his head: "That is to say, Your Majesty has the face to allow Wei Zhongxian to endure the pain and bleed some, this king's
You can’t even save face, let alone Jiang Wan!”
"Then why did the prince solicit this job from His Majesty?" Wang Chengen was a little puzzled: "If this job is not done well, the prince's reputation will be damaged!"
"How could it not be done well!" Zhu Youjian sighed: "How could my imperial brother see me in trouble, especially if it is such a major military and national matter related to our country, the Ming Dynasty? When I asked for this job, my imperial brother agreed.
You have passed me, except for the more than 100,000 taels of silver mined in Yunnan, I have kept the rest for me!"
"Your Majesty is a true doting prince!"
"Hey, who says it's not the case!" Zhu Youjian shook his head: "Everyone else has said that my brother ignores the government affairs. In fact, how do they know that my brother is extremely depressed for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, so he just pretended to be a fool.
Let off some steam with those craftsman stuff!”
Wang Chengen did not dare to answer the conversation and kept the expression on his face.
"I also want to see if Jiang Wan has the ability to extract this amount of money from Wei Zhongxian. If he really has the ability, I have decided that no matter what, after finishing this matter, I will
I must give him an official position and let him go to Jiangnan to sort out all kinds of taxes in the Ming Dynasty and fill up the now empty treasury! He can even dig out Wei Zhongxian's money. The money of those profiteers and rich merchants is to him
, it should be easier!”
Zhu Youjian clenched his fists: "I hope that Jiang Wan is someone who can really surprise me! Well, everyone performs their duties. Those wealthy households pay taxes for the court, and that is their duty!"