Xu Jingchang said that there was no problem, and he even felt a little sleepy. He returned to the backyard of the Martyrs' Shrine and fell asleep at the end... In order to welcome Zhu Di's arrival, he had been busy for many days, and finally he was able to have a good sleep.
When he got up again, it was already three o'clock in the morning. Xu Jingchang felt pretty good. He held the bed with one hand and turned to get up... only to see three pairs of eyes staring straight at him.
If there is another one, it will become a famous scene in Journey to the West.
Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaosui, and little Zhu Zhanji were all staring at Xu Jingchang.
"You have nothing to do, why are you here with me?"
The three people stared blankly at Xu Jingchang. Zhu Gaosui first said: "Cousin, you won't forget your things after drinking too much, right? Yesterday, my father asked you to find a way to raise 20 million taels of silver to move the capital? Could it be that you are planning to default on the debt?
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Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes at him, "Do you think I'm the same as you? If I keep my word, it's only twenty million taels. I'll just find a way."
Seeing that he was still conscious, Zhu Gaosui breathed a sigh of relief, but after hearing what he said, Zhu Gaosui still felt that there was something wrong with his brain.
"What are you thinking of? That's not two million, twenty million, that's twenty million!" Zhu Gaosui almost gritted his molars and said, "Brother, you have to know, Jun Wuxi, my father was already angry yesterday
Yes, you knew that he was going to move the capital, but you still caused trouble for him. If the queen mother hadn't been watching, your father would not have let you go. Now he wants to tell the world and appoint you as the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, with full responsibility for the construction of Beiping City.
, the matter of raising money is written in black and white, and everyone knows it. When the time comes, you won’t be able to deny it even if you want."
The Xingbu is not the Punishment Bureau... but something like Daxingtai, with a higher level than the governor, and subordinate officials, who are fully responsible for all matters surrounding Peiping.
Is this another promotion?
Xu Jingchang blinked, "Your Majesty, do you really want to tell the world?"
Zhu Gaosui nodded, "That's natural, I can still lie to you."
Xu Jingchang looked at Zhu Gaoxu again and saw that he nodded. Suddenly, Xu Jingchang felt relieved and actually laughed out loud.
"Second brother, I think my cousin is crazy."
Zhu Gaoxu also didn't understand what he meant. He couldn't be driven crazy!
Just when the two of them were puzzled, Xu Jingchang waved his hands lazily, "Okay, I'm still a little sleepy, so I won't get up today. You all can leave."
Zhu Lao Er and Zhu Lao San looked at each other, and Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice: "Cousin, this is a lot of money. If you are willing, we can discuss a solution together. In short, we will not let you be in trouble alone."
This guy was still very loyal, but Zhu Gaosui looked scared, for fear of being dragged into the water.
Xu Jingchang smiled, "Don't worry, I know this little thing... No matter what you do, you have to rest first. I'm going to go back to sleep."
After saying that, Xu Jingchang turned over and fell asleep again.
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to withdraw. They looked at me and I looked at you.
"Second brother, what on earth is going on with my cousin? My father is not joking. If he can't get the money, something will definitely happen. We kindly came over to help find a solution. Look at his look, and he still looks so loving.
Isn't it too arrogant to ignore it?"
Zhu Gaoxu's face was grim. He thought over and over again that Xu Jingchang was not a reckless person, and even though his business was not small, when it came to making money, Xu Jingchang's ability was definitely better than his own. There was no problem with that.
But no matter how much money can be made, 200 million taels of silver is a huge number... Let's put it this way, if we order all the Jin Yiwei to rob all the rich people in the Ming Dynasty, maybe we can get it together.
So much.
But this is only theoretical, because before enough money is collected, there will be riots in the local area... At that time, in order to deal with the rebellion, more may be spent.
All other methods are unrealistic, unless God immediately drops a golden mountain to Xu Jingchang... But in that case, wouldn't he become the son of heaven?
Zhu Gaoxu had no clue, so the two of them could only leave in anger.
"Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for you to do this."
Yesterday, in front of the juniors, she didn't say anything about Zhu Di, only the couple was left. She was merciless.
"I've thought about it. It's all your fault for ignoring the national strength and insisting on moving the capital. Even if that kid from Jingchang is capable, he can't get so much money. You are trying to force others to do something difficult and bully the younger generation. You should quickly withdraw your decree and just say it is
You're talking nonsense after drinking too much."
Zhu Di frowned and said, "If I go back on my word, where do you want me to put my face?"
Empress Xu snorted: "Face? You have a lot of face when you bully a child, right? I can tell you Zhu Di, there are no outsiders now, you'd better think clearly!"
Seeing his wife furious, Zhu Di couldn't help but feel frightened, "Don't worry! Listen to me, that guy in Jingchang has many ideas. I'll let him find a way to raise money first, and by the way, he will solidify the matter of moving the capital. Wait.
I'll ask other people to help later. And even if he can't get so much money, I won't do anything to him."
Queen Xu was doubtful, "You won't lie to me, will you? He is the backbone of the Xu family. You have to think carefully. This time you go to Peking, you have to worship my father. If you go in front of his statue,
Even the spirit of this old man in heaven will not agree to harm his direct grandson."
This moment really frightened Zhu Di, and then he said decisively: "We are an old married couple, and if you still don't believe me, don't worry, I won't embarrass him."
Just as he was talking, a small figure flashed from the door.
It's Zhu Zhanji!
"Stop, come here."
Zhu Zhanji had to go to Zhu Di, who was holding two cricket jars in his hands.
Zhu Di saw this and was furious.
"What's the matter with you? You don't know whether to make progress in studying or to lose your ambition by playing with things! Where are you going? Who are you fooling around with? Is it your third uncle?" Zhu Di asked one after another.
Zhu Zhanji shook his head, "No, it's... cousin."
"Xu Jingchang?" Zhu Di was stunned, "I asked him to make money, but he still has the heart to fight with you?"
Zhu Di's voice was an octave higher. This was the first time he met someone who dared to ignore him like this.
Zhu Zhanji said: "My second uncle and my third uncle just went to see my cousin, but my cousin sent them away. He told me that he wanted to fight crickets, so I came over to get them."
"Really? You are not allowed to talk nonsense."
Zhu Zhanji shook his head firmly, "I'm not talking nonsense, that's what happened."
This time Zhu Di was completely confused.
I asked him to make money, and he fought crickets for me!
Xu, you don’t take me seriously.
"Come on, I'm going to take a look."
Zhu Di was furious and came directly to question him.
At Xu Jingchang's side, Huang Guan also came.
Seeing his father-in-law, Xu Jingchang held out the chessboard and said with a smile: "I don't dare to talk about playing chess. I'll learn a few tricks from you."
Huang Guan looked at the chessboard and suddenly laughed for a while, "I should learn from you... your concentration is really the best in the world." As he spoke, Huang Guan leaned over and faced Xu Jingchang, frowning and said: "
I said, virtuous son-in-law, twenty million taels, what on earth are you going to do?"
Xu Jingchang actually smiled when he saw his old father-in-law's heart breaking.
"Don't worry, I won't involve you, old man."
Huang Guan chuckled: "Even if you sell me, you won't be able to get a few taels of silver. I just can't figure it out. What are you thinking about? Where does your confidence come from?"
Xu Jingchang smiled boldly and said, "My father-in-law, you are so smart all your life, but you are so confused for a moment! Your Majesty asked me to get twenty million taels of silver. In other words, I owe the court twenty million taels, right?"
Huang Guan nodded, "That's what I mean, but..."
Xu Jingchang smiled again and said: "You don't understand this. This is not 20,000 taels, 200,000 taels, or two million taels. It is a serious 20,000 taels. If I make a mistake at this time, what do you think?
What will happen?”
Huang Guan was shocked. His mind was spinning very fast. He didn't expect it before, but now he suddenly understood, "You just don't bite the lice when there are too many, and don't worry about the debts when you have too many, right?"
Xu Jingchang laughed loudly, "Yes, I am now the person in the entire Ming Dynasty who can least get into trouble. From top to bottom, no matter who it is, they have to sell my face... Otherwise, without me, these two million yuan will be lost
Two, I don’t know whose head it will fall on. Do you think Xia Yuanji can do something about it?"
Huang Guan smiled and said: "Xia Yuanji is certainly a master of financial management, but it is difficult for him to make so much money."
"What about Jian Yi? Can he do it?"
Huang Guan shook his head, "He's even worse."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "That's it. Since no one can replace me, no one can do anything to me... Why should I be anxious? I just want to eat well, sleep well, have fun, be at ease, and enjoy life. Seize the time
, spread the branches and leaves of our Xu family and pass on the incense."
Faced with such a strong reason, Huang Guan was speechless. He, a six-year-old Kui Yuan, never imagined that there was such a trick as not paying back the money he owed, and he was really learning all the time.
He had no choice but to fight with his son-in-law.
Weng's son-in-law was killing each other on the chessboard until the sky was dark, and suddenly footsteps sounded outside... It was the angry Zhu Di who came, but for some reason, Zhu Di's expression became more relaxed as he got closer to the door.
When he saw Xu Jingchang, his face was filled with smiles.
Before Xu Jingchang could greet him, he hurriedly said: "No, Huang Qing's family doesn't need it either. Please sit down."
Then Zhu Di asked with a smile: "How's it going? Is the marriage arranged?"
Xu Jingchang hurriedly said: "I plan to get married soon, but there are still some things that have not been prepared."
Zhu Di smiled and said: "This important matter of marriage must not be taken carelessly. Your aunt and I have already thought about it. We will help you organize it. It must be lively and grand, so don't worry."
Xu Jingchang said: "I would like to thank Your Majesty for your grace."
"It's easy to say that we are all one family, as we should." Zhu Di paused and then said: "We are talking about the cost of moving the capital, do you have any ideas?"
Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, twenty million taels of silver is by no means a small amount... If you want to gather so much money, you will have to plunder all the silver in the world. Obviously this will not work. What do you mean?
, the imperial court must adopt a new system, at least in Peking. Put industry and commerce first, make money first, and go all out to make money at all costs. However, this will inevitably attract criticism, and the minister is still hesitating.
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"No need to hesitate." Zhu Di said decisively: "Xian Jingchang, whoever goes against you will have trouble with me. Just go ahead and do it. No matter what you do, I will support you!"
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, it seemed pretty good...
I was already fine, so I ate two oranges in the afternoon and started squirting again... There are only two chapters today, I hope it will be better tomorrow... Wuwuwu...
