On the second day, the story of Qianqiying's 5 million guan acquisition in one night spread completely throughout the capital.
Chu Qing's nickname also changed, from a living beast and hated by all, to a businessman's nemesis, and then from a businessman's nemesis to a living Fan Li.
People in the streets and alleys are talking about this matter. Five million dollars has never been heard of, let alone seen.
There was discussion among the people, among the scholars, and naturally there was also discussion in the court.
In the Hall of Political Affairs, Cao Wu, the Minister of Rites, had his eyes red.
"Your Majesty, four million guan, a full 4 million guan. If this money is used for the national treasury, the food arrears of the Ministry of War, the money for disaster relief this winter, the supply of war horses for the border army, the East China Sea dock, etc., these urgent needs can be solved.
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Many ministers came out to support the proposal, which made Huang Laosi curl his lips.
It’s not that the ministers are shameless, they are jealous when they see others making money.
The main reason is that Chu Qing's job is not good, Qianqiying, the emperor's own army, what does this mean? It means that the money belongs to the emperor, at least it means that the emperor can use it.
And ministers have always had a habit, that is, they can't stand the emperor having money. Once the emperor has money, he must ask for it. If he doesn't give it to him, then he can talk about ideals, people's livelihood, and wise rulers. Anyway, they can talk about everything. If you don't give it,
You are a fool, the country is so poor, why are you rich?
But these courtiers have no idea that this money has nothing to do with Huang Laosi.
Originally, there was a chance that we could have a relationship, but it's a pity that Changxian is not very capable.
Huang Laosi didn't sleep well all night. He had been hesitating whether to make Chang Xian the crown prince so that the more clever Chang Yu could leave the palace and follow Chu Qing. After making money, the two of them could switch back and be done.
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When he thought about missing out on making a fortune, Huang Laosi was so angry that he almost grew determination teeth.
Not to mention what Huang Laosi was thinking, in fact, the motives of the ministers were also impure.
It sounds nice, but in fact it means you don't want to see others making money.
Why can you make so much money in one night? Take it out, you must take it out. Even if you don’t give it to me, you have to spend it. If you don’t spend it, you are heartless, you are divorced from the people, and you are selfish.
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In fact, the same thing applies to rich people, and it is stronger than the common people's hatred of the rich.
Of course, the main reason is because the money is in the hands of Qianqiying.
What does the Qianqi Camp do? It secretly monitors the ministers.
So if the Qianqi Battalion has money and food, it will inevitably "expand its recruitment". The courtiers dare not think about it. In the past, even the inner treasury rats shed tears. The Qianqi Battalion can place Tanma in their mansions. If they have money,
Enrollment has been expanded. From now on, when I sit in the toilet, I am afraid that a hand will come up from the pit and scratch me. It makes me scared just thinking about it.
Huang Laosi, who was sitting on the dragon chair, didn't bother to expose these courtiers. He turned his head and looked at Nangong Xi.
Although the emperor's face was covered by the jade crown, Nangong Xi understood what the fourth child meant.
After leaving class, Nangong Xi smiled and looked at Cao Wu, who took the lead in asking for money.
"Cao Shangshu, Qianqi camp collected five million yuan last night, 20% of which was handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs, which is regarded as commercial tax. Since it is commercial tax, it is an act of merchants. Since it is an act of merchants, let Qianqi
Ying handed over the money to the court..."
After a pause, Nangong Xi shook his head slightly: "It's inappropriate. If you act like this, then in the future, all the merchants will be frightened, fearing that the imperial court will take away the money they earned."
After all, Lao Nangong is the head of the civil service. Even if he is rude to others, he will leave some room for it. What he says is reasonable and his mentality is calm.
"Lord Nangong." Cao Wu showed a wry smile: "It's not that I am pestering you, it's just that the country is short of money and food everywhere now, and Qianqiying is the emperor's personal army. It is the emperor's personal army and not a merchant. Think about it, Your Majesty
You can make the decision."
Nangong Xi was not angry either. In fact, he mentally agreed with what Cao Wu said.
He knew that it was not that Cao Wu refused to give him this face, but that he was fighting over the words "the emperor's own army".
As a minister, Nangong Xi did not want the emperor to have too much money, let alone the expansion of Qianqiying.
It's not that Nangong Xi has something shady that he's afraid of being discovered by Qianqiying, but the ministers below feel uncomfortable.
In fact, this is indeed the case. When Huang Laosi formed the Thousand Cavalry Battalion, he didn't even bother to discuss it with the court officials, and just let Chen Yan secretly form it.
Even though Huang Laosi was a military commander, he was no less thoughtful than the civil servants.
You can tell from the three words Qianqiying, which is too confusing.
More than half a year ago, Qianqiying was born. The ministers were not happy to return or not, but they were all set up. Fan Buzhu argued with the emperor. The most important thing was that Qianqiying, Qianqi, Qian, literally understood
, there are at most a thousand people, with a thousand children and eight hundred people. Zhongzhou is so big, there are so many courtiers, and there are so many officials from various states, even the Qianqi Battalion can't keep tabs on it every day.
But later everyone discovered that Huang Laosi was bad and called Qianqiying, but in fact there were more than a thousand people exploring horses, and there were hundreds in Beijing alone. This was not considered the downline of Qianqiying's secret development.
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The courtiers are very upset. There are thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, so why don't you call them Mao Xian Qianqiying? Can you call them Wanqiying?
Seeing Cao Wu refusing to give in, Huang Laosi's face flashed with anger.
In fact, Huang Laosi could not be said to be satisfied or dissatisfied with this Minister of Rites.
To say he was disobedient, no, when the Eight Dragons were fighting for the throne, Lao Cao didn't hesitate and went all in, betting on the fourth child.
But to be obedient, I keep popping up recently, which is quite annoying for me.
Looking at Cao Wu and the courtiers standing behind him, Huang Laosi came to his senses.
Not wanting to see me rich is partly because of Chu Qing, but mainly because of Chu Qing, because Chu Qing has exposed his "ambition" of letting children from poor families study. This is the fundamental reason, and Cao Wu, who comes from a wealthy family, has become the representative.
Staring at Cao Wu with a wry smile on his face, Huang Laosi sighed slightly, showing a little regret.
Cao Wu temporarily represents the interests of the family.
And Chu Qing has never been one to give in.
There will definitely be another confrontation between Qianqiying and the Ministry of Rites, and the one who falls in the end will definitely be Cao Wu.
It's not that Huang Laosi has confidence in Chu Qing, but that's what he thinks. If Cao Wu provokes Chu Qing, he must fall. He, the emperor, and Chang Chengyou said that even if Pangu comes, it won't work.
It was going to be another round of court debate. Nangong Xi failed to convince Cao Wu, so the ministers of Shangshu Province stood up.
Unexpectedly, before the two groups could have a friendly match to warm up, Ma Rui, who has been attending court more and more recently, also came out.
"Your Majesty, I know a little bit about Qianqiying's money expenditure." Ma Rui glanced at Cao Wu, the expression on his face was extremely contemptuous, and that contempt was not concealed at all, as if he was looking at Cao Wu.
A poop, a fresh poop, a fresh poop and... in short, very contemptuous.
Looking at Cao Wu, Ma Rui said loudly: "A few days ago, the deputy commander of Qianqi Camp Chu and his ministers mentioned this matter. All the money earned from the auction house will be used for our Jingzhao Mansion."
The words stirred up a thousand waves, and the ministers' faces were full of uproar.
Four million dollars, all given to Jingzhao Mansion?
Why do you build a ninety-nine-story pagoda for Jingzhao Mansion? If you are a man, you can go up to a hundred stories?