All the officials who had an affair with Liu Zhong had faces that were uglier than the others, the color of pig liver.
Liu Zhong was powerful and had the best foundation and power among them, so he did not dare to disobey.
However, these people still feel pain and are unwilling to pay.
Liu Zhong looked around at the people present and snorted coldly in his heart. He didn't say anything more. He just picked up the tea lightly and took a sip. "Comrades, what we are doing now is all for His Majesty. Could it be that you, as ministers, are all
Don’t you want to help His Majesty solve your problems?”
With a few words of understatement, he gave the officials a shit basin.
They all know their strength, and one word can definitely determine their life or death.
Thinking of this, in the end, everyone bowed their heads and stopped insisting...
"National Preceptor, we are willing to help!"
"Yes...we are willing too!"
When Liu Zhong saw this, a slight smile appeared on his face, "This is the loyal minister of the Wu Dynasty! I will make it clear to Your Majesty in the morning."
When these officials heard that they were about to make a statement, they immediately panicked... because by doing so, they were undoubtedly explaining to His Majesty the Emperor that they were engaging in corruption and that it was forbidden.
"National Preceptor, you are serious. There is no need to explain!"
"I'll just wait and lend a helping hand!"
"Yeah yeah…"
Liu Zhong seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and didn't say much. They were all officials in the same dynasty, so they naturally understood what they were thinking.
"Haha...the layout of your colleagues is really big!"
As for the officials, they all had dark faces and sighed helplessly.
Long sigh!
They bowed their heads because they couldn't outplay Liu Zhong and had no choice but to give in.
"It's getting late, everyone, go back and rest!"
"I won't send you away!"
After leaving these words, he took the banknote and left the main hall.
As soon as he left, the black shadows outside the door also dispersed.
Seeing this, everyone felt an unprecedented chill in their hearts. Fortunately, they didn't oppose Liu Zhong just now. Otherwise, they might have been left behind now.
Thinking about it, I feel scared for a while.
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…
A few days flew by.
Today's morning session comes to an end.
Jiang Ning sat high on the dragon chair, looking around at the civil and military officials, and finally his eyes fell on Liu Zhong's face, and said calmly: "National Preceptor, a week has passed. I wonder if the task of the National Preceptor has been completed?"
Liu Zhong stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, one million taels, I have collected enough!"
Then he reluctantly took out the banknote from his sleeve.
As for how the money came from, Jiang Ning didn't ask. After all, everyone is an adult and knows everything.
If it is exposed now, it will make everyone unable to step down.
Jiang Ning nodded, "You are worthy of being the national advisor and national pillar of my Wu Dynasty. I am truly lucky to have a veteran like you in the Wu Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, you are serious!"
Liu Zhong naturally understood what Jiang Ming meant and just ignored it.
Jiang Ning sneered in his heart, waiting, I will take the money out step by step.
Then I'll kill you!
As the saying goes, Liu Zhong fell and Jiang Ning was full...
Soon, the court was over and all the civil and military officials dispersed, leaving in groups.
This money-raising crisis has finally passed and can come to an end.
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Side hall.
Jiang Ning is reviewing the excerpt.
Not long after, the young eunuch came in and said, "Your Majesty, Hu Shangshu wishes to see you!"
"That's right!"
As the little eunuch screamed, Hu Yawen strode into the side hall with her head held high and her chest high.
"Your Majesty, Hu Yawen, pays homage to your Majesty!"
"No gift!"
Not long ago, Jiang Ning gave Hu Yawen all the one million taels of silver he had received from the Imperial Preceptor in the court hall.
No, the first thing Hu Yawen did when he met Jiang Ning was to pay back the money.
Immediately, he took out the 700,000 taels of silver notes and took them out respectfully.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, we only need three hundred thousand taels to build the canal. These are the rest!"
Jiang Ning nodded when he saw the banknote, thinking that Hu Yawen was quite sensible.
good!
He was not polite and collected the banknote.
From Jiang Ning's point of view, if an emperor wants to be powerful, he must have money and people.
People need money to support themselves, so money is still very important.
If he wants to become an unparalleled wise king, the first thing he must do is to focus on the economy and promote production. Only in this way can the Wu Dynasty become stronger step by step.
Get rid of the previous mess.
Jiang Ning nodded, "Hu Shangshu, is it really enough?"
Hu Yawen nodded, "Your Majesty, that's enough, there is more than enough wealth... Now that you have introduced the new policy, no one dares to embezzle. Now all states, prefectures and counties have stepped up their efforts to open canals!"
Jiang Ning said: "One more thing, the rewards for these hardworking people must be paid every month!"
"Yes...Your Majesty!"
"Is two months enough?" Jiang Ning asked.
Hu Yawen was stunned and hesitated for a while, "I can't guarantee it, but I'll do my best!"
Jiang Ning thought for a while and felt that what Hu Yawen said made sense. He could not become fat even if he only took one bite.
"Okay...then I'll just wait for the good news!"
Hu Yawen hesitated for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, after the canal is repaired, the water..."
"Dig wells, build reservoirs, and open river channels!" Jiang Ning spat out and pointed the direction to Hu Yawen.
Hu Yawen didn't expect that Jiang Ning could think so comprehensively at such a young age.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is wise!"
Jiang Ning is just relying on the experience of his predecessors. It's like a max-level player who goes to the novice village to farm monsters.
"Hu Shangshu, I have one more thing to say, can you help me refer to it?" Jiang Ning said.
Hu Yawen did not dare to show off in front of Jiang Ning, so he quickly said: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, you are wise and wise, and I am sincere and frightened..."
"Okay, okay, stop flattering me!"
Jiang Ning was impatient and continued: "I want to set up a commercial department to be responsible for domestic commercial activities. What do you think?"
Hu Yawen barely thought about it and blurted out, "Return to Your Majesty, I think it is feasible!"
"After all, the Wu Dynasty was mainly about agriculture!"
"I think what your Majesty said in the court was right. You can't grow a dynasty with comprehensive strength by farming. We should carry out appropriate reforms!" Hu Yawen continued.
Jiang Ning understood that this move of his could elevate the status of the businessman.
For a deeply rooted agricultural dynasty, this was a challenge to ancient institutions.
"I'm afraid, it's a bit difficult!"
Jiang Ning sighed.
Hu Yawen said directly: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and has a long-term future. I think it is feasible!"
“As for right and wrong, let’s leave it to future generations to evaluate!”
Jiang Ning smiled half-heartedly and pointed at Hu Yawen a few times, "You old guy, you're so naughty!"
Hu Yawen was a little embarrassed and smiled awkwardly.
However, Jiang Ning knew in his heart that his decision must be the right one!
A powerful dynasty must be supported by the economy.
Your people have no worries about food and clothing, live and work in peace and contentment, and naturally they can fight worthy of anyone...
He decided in his heart that he was going to establish a commercial department!
Now that I have 700,000 taels of start-up capital in hand, what do I have to fear?