Chen Jinye lowered his head and looked down for a while, and he probably had an idea.
At this time, he understood better than anyone else that the railway matter was very serious.
As for what the final result would be, he didn't dare to imagine.
Although he was not a minister in the court and did not have as deep thoughts as those in the temple, he was a Jinshi at any rate and had served as a parent official for several years. At this time, he had already expected that a big move would be made next.
Now, the only thing he can do is to save himself when this big storm comes.
He took the book and immediately went to see Zhu Di.
Zhu Di was standing in front of the window sill with his hands behind his back, looking out at the outside of the study. Zhang Anshizheng and Qiu Song were playing Cuju outside.
The Cuju was stuffed with grass and sewn layer by layer with cowhide. Zhu Yongyang was so strong that he ran wildly with the Cuju, howling.
Zhang Anshi shouted: "Second brother, the two of us are really powerful."
Zhu Di couldn't help but smile and turned around. Chen Jinye had already called the minister to see His Majesty, then he knelt on the ground and waited patiently.
The smile on Zhu Di's face suddenly faded, and then he said leisurely: "What's the matter?"
Unlike his rage in the past few days, Zhu Di seemed unusually calm at this time.
This kind of attitude, as if he was taking everything lightly, made Chen Jinye feel even more oppressive than when he was furious, like a dark cloud shrouding him, as if it was invisible, suffocating him and suffocating him.
He tried hard to calm down and said with difficulty: "There are some families in the county who are actively buying bonds..."
Zhu Di just said calmly: "Get it."
The book was delivered to Zhu Di. Zhu Di first said: "What account is recorded here?"
Chen Jinye was speechless for a moment.
After getting used to Taiping Mansion's accounting method, Zhu Di felt like he was on pins and needles when looking at other accounts.
However, he still watched patiently, turning a deaf ear to the call of the young man outside the study in this mansion.
a long time.
Zhu Di rolled up the account book, knocked on the window sill gently, and said, "Are these forty-three families the main purchasers?"
"Yes." Chen Jinye said truthfully: "They are all large purchases, and the rest...are all bits and pieces."
"Do you know the reason?" Zhu Di said unusually calmly.
"In this county...it can be roughly divided into poor households, middle households and rich households."
Zhu Di didn't say anything, just listened carefully.
"Poor households have no money, and they can hardly maintain their livelihood for a year, so naturally they can't count on it. As for the middle households, they have quite a bit of money and some land at home, but such people... are often shrewd, and their
Money is all accumulated after careful calculation.
They have few connections in the government. Some only run a few small shops, and some only own dozens or hundreds of acres of land. Although the government's public debt is tempting, they have always been cautious and cautious. They feel that this matter is fishy and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.
Those who dare to purchase cannot afford the risk."
Zhu Di nodded.
Chen Jinye added: "As for the wealthy households... it's different. Their fields are vast, their families have enough surplus wealth, and they have a lot of money. They were the biggest beneficiaries from the construction of railways and expropriation of land.
Most of the government is under their control
Although they are as smart as Nakato, they are better than Nakato because they have connections. Whether it is the government or even the court, they have relatives and friends, so... even though they know that this public debt is risky
, they just aren’t worried.”
Zhu Di smiled and said, "Why not worry?"
Chen Jinye said: "This public debt is other people's debt. The government can refuse to repay it. How can it not refuse to pay their debt?"
Zhu Di said: "They have such confidence."
Chen Jinye was silent for a moment, and then said: "Actually, there are precedents for these things in previous years."
"Precedent, what precedent?"
Chen Jinye said: "No matter what the government organizes, these gentry and wealthy households are often the first to respond. When everyone raises the money together, the money of these gentry and wealthy households... can often be earned back exponentially. As for ordinary people,
People..."
Before Chen Jinye could continue, Zhu Di continued: "Ordinary people lose their money. Isn't that right?"
Chen Jinye said: "Yes, yes..."
Zhu Di said: "It seems that you see things very clearly."
Chen Jinye did not dare to think that Zhu Di was praising him, so he hurriedly said: "I... I will be punished by death."
Zhu Di was actually not angry, and only said calmly: "Since you know everything, then... what you did on the railway is a knowing and intentional crime, and the crime will be increased!"
Chen Jinye was trembling with fear, his teeth chattering, but he continued to lie on the ground, trembling and said: "But it has always been like this in all dynasties..."
"Huh!" Zhu Di snorted coldly.
But Chen Jinye continued: "The books I have read, the people around me since I was a child, are worldly, even if I am an official in the court, my responsibilities are all like this. Let's talk about the railway. The court wants to build the railway, and as a minister, I
If you are not a bandit, how can you take something by force?"
"Your Majesty selects scholars and conducts imperial examinations. Aren't the articles in the exams all about benevolence, justice and morality? In the books of saints, aren't they also teaching ministers to be humble gentlemen? If a gentleman does not take what others like, is this the case?
Isn’t that so?”
"The imperial court held the imperial examination and ordered ministers to read the sage's books, and what was accepted was also the articles written by the sage. In this sage's book, how could any professor or minister behave like a cruel official to deal with the elders and gentry in the county when faced with such a situation?
Means?"
After a pause, Chen Jinye continued: "The sage said: To guide them with government, to regulate them with punishment, the people will be spared without shame. To guide them with virtue, to regulate them with courtesy, there will be shame and dignity. Do you want your Majesty to ask your ministers to violate the teachings of the sage?
?”
As soon as he said this, Zhu Di was immediately silenced.
Now, Chen Jinye still dares to say these words in front of Sheng Yan. He must be so fearless.
But these words undoubtedly made Zhu Di unable to refute.
The so-called use of government decrees to guide the people and the use of criminal laws to discipline the people will prevent them from committing crimes, but they will have no shame. Use moral education to teach the people and use ethics to unify their words and deeds. Then the people will understand shame and can make their hearts turn.
Clothes.
This is the sage's words from the Eight Classics, it is the standard for recruiting scholars in the Ming Dynasty, and it is the conduct of ministers advocated by all dynasties, even the Ming Dynasty.
On the other hand, in Confucian ideology, people like Zhang Anshi are very pure cruel officials. Even in an era when Confucianism was more open, they would be included in the biographies of cruel officials, compared with cruel officials like Zhang Tang.
Qi Ming is a person who has ruined the world's morals and will not end well.
After hearing this, Zhu Di frowned slightly. He was displeased, but he looked up at Zhang Anshi outside the window and shouted loudly to pass Cuju to him. A trace of heaviness flashed deep in Zhu Di's eyes.
Zhu Di said uncertainly: "So, you are a role model for ministers?"
Chen Jinye originally thought that his bold confrontation would make Zhu Di furious. At this time, he saw that Zhu Di did not seem to be angry, so he relaxed a little.
"I don't know." Chen Jinye said: "In the past, I thought it was true, but... after this time, I really don't know what I am."
Zhu Di said: "It seems that you still know yourself."
"But Chen..." Chen Jinye's face was grim: "Your Majesty..."
He didn't know what to say next. Subconsciously, Chen Jinye went from being trembling with fear to losing his mind. This is a psychological state caused by the breakdown of his own consciousness and ethics for a long time.
I have read so many years of books, learned so many years of knowledge, and spent half my life practicing the concept of a gentleman or a benevolent minister.
But this thing collapsed, and he saw these things falling in front of him, as fragile as porcelain and falling apart. This feeling gave him a feeling that was not good at all, just like heartbreaking.
Zhu Di sat down and said slowly: "You usually say you are loyal, so I will ask you to follow Zhang Qing's example and be a loyal minister."
Zhu Di put the book in his hand, raised it and said: "Who took my money and who benefited from this railway is now clear. So, do you know what to do?"
"Chen...chen..." Chen Jinye seemed hesitant.
Zhu Di's face turned cold again and said, "Don't you dare?"
Chen Jinye said: "Is there no other room for change?"
"You still want to be a humble gentleman?" Zhu Di sneered.
Chen Jinye opened his mouth, but as if he had made some kind of determination, he closed his mouth, took a deep breath, and then said: "I am willing to encourage your Majesty."
Zhu Di stood up and said immediately: "Come here, call that guy Zhang Anshi, make a plan of action, and let Chen Jinye help. I want you to catch all these damn thieves and leave no one behind!"
Zhu Di's voice was still calm, but his words were obviously filled with endless frost.
Chen Jinye just lay on the ground. At this moment, he only felt that his former self seemed to be slowly dying.
But his new self was at a loss, like a body that had lost its soul. He said in a strange way: "I obey... I obey the decree..."
Not long after, Zhang Anshi came in sweating profusely. After receiving the order, he immediately shouted: "Three evil men, come!"
Zhu Yong and the other three were all in high spirits.
Zhu Di sat aside and said nothing.
He was too lazy to lay out specific plans.
Zhang Anshi is energetic and young, so it would be most prudent for him to arrange the arrangements.
Zhang Anshi first said to Chen Jinye: "Of course you know the situation in Jiujiang Prefecture, but what about Nanchang Prefecture?"
"I know a little bit..." Chen Jinye said.
Zhang Anshi said: "At this time in various places, public bonds are issued, sold, and finally the money is put into the treasury. How many days will it take to complete?"
"In small counties, it can probably be completed in two or three days." Chen Jin thought for a while and continued: "But... I can't say for sure about other counties, but I think that all the prefectures and counties are eager to get money this time.
…”
Zhang Anshi asked: "Why?"
"The imperial court has issued an order to let Duke Cheng, Zhu Neng, thoroughly investigate the railway matter. Everyone is in a hurry to put the money into the treasury and find a way... there has been some progress."
Zhang Anshi said: "So, the silver can be put into the treasury within five days?"
"It depends on the situation, but it should generally be OK."
Zhang Anshi nodded: "It's better to wait for another seven or eight days."
"This is the safest way."
"How is the situation of the guard stations stationed in Nanchang Prefecture and Jiujiang Prefecture?"
"This... Nanchang Mansion originally stationed King Ning's guards, but after King Ning's guards moved to the feudal vassal with His Highness Prince Ning, a Nanchang guard was left behind. Most of these guards were old, weak, sick, and disabled. The commander of the guard... seemed to have sent Zhang
Wu, this person was born in Jingnan, and I have never interacted with him as a subordinate. I only know that he has some quarrels with the commander of Jiangxi Province."
"There is a rift? What is the relationship between the Commander-in-Chief of Jiangxi Province and the Chief Envoy?"
"It's said to be good."
Zhang Anshi continued to ask: "Where is Jiujiang Prefecture?"
Chen Jinye replied: "Jiujiang Prefecture is a thoroughfare. There is a water camp, a guard stationed there, and land and water inspections."
Zhang Anshi said: "What do you think of them?"
Zhang Anshi asked in detail, and Chen Jinye answered them one by one.
The more Zhang Anshi asked, the more shocked Chen Jinye became.
In particular, Zhang Anshi didn't seem to care much about Jiangxi's Chief Envoy, but was particularly concerned about the Commander-in-Chief who was in charge of the military. This made Chen Jinye realize that the matter might be more serious than he imagined.
Zhang Anshi, on the other hand, acted lightly, just taking notes.
Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Chen Daowen..."
Chen Daowen, dressed in a fish suit, stood up and said, "What are the orders from the Governor?"
Zhang Anshi said: "All the thousands of Jinyi Guards in the capital are still on standby in the capital to prevent changes in the capital. However... the guards stationed in other places send me a letter immediately and mobilize their best personnel immediately!"
"Remember, we must secretly gather in Jiujiang, Nanchang and other places! You are responsible for arranging this matter. You must hide your whereabouts and keep it strictly confidential. All the people transferred here only say that they have been ordered to assist Zhu Neng, Duke of Cheng. For the time being,
Don't give any orders, just wait for orders when you arrive."
Chen Daowen said: "Here."
Zhang Anshi immediately said to Zhu Yong: "Go back now and dispatch another thousand model battalions to set off at night. I will notify Zhu Jin in advance and ask him to secretly dispatch ships to meet him. After boarding the ship, we can go straight to Jiujiang Prefecture."
Zhu Yong was very excited: "Okay."
Zhang Anshi then looked at Zhang Fu and said: "Zhang Fu, you are responsible for the people who are coming, and you can just obey orders at any time."
Qiu Song said: "What about me?"
Zhang Anshi was silent for a moment: "Fourth brother, please protect me, no, protect His Majesty's safety."
Qiu Song snorted, looking disappointed.
Zhang Anshi immediately said to Zhu Di: "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Di seemed to be taking a nap next to him. It was just Zhang Anshi's arrangement. He probably already knew it in his heart. He nodded and said: "Let's do it this way."
"I have one more thing I would like to ask." Zhang Anshi paused and then said: "If during the operation, someone..."
"Then kill him!" A stern look flashed in Zhu Di's eyes, and he said simply and neatly: "After killing him, we must take precautions before it happens. We must eradicate the root cause and follow the clues immediately to seize all his family members to avoid a resurgence."
Zhang Anshi hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "I obey the order."
Zhu Di said: "Just now Chen Jinye said... Zhang Qing is Zhang Tang. What does Zhang Qing think about a cruel official like Junchen?"
Zhang Anshi thought for a moment and said, "I don't know."
"Um?"
Zhang Anshi thought about it seriously again and then said: "In some people's hearts, I may be a cruel official. But in the eyes of my close relatives, I may be a reliable father; in the eyes of my brothers, I may be a talkative person."
My loyal brother. How can a man please anyone in the world while he is alive? I only know that one person cannot please everyone, so I can only do what I think is right."
Zhu Di said: "I will teach you a lesson today."
Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Di solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
"If you have offended a person, then it is best to put that person to death and teach him that he will never be reincarnated! Otherwise, they will curse you endlessly during their lifetime and be your stumbling block for life after life. His son
Your descendants will slander you." Zhu Di said: "So, don't give them a chance."
Zhang Anshi raised his head and glanced at Zhu Di, seeming to understand why Zhu Di said these words to him.
When His Majesty just said to cut the grass and root out the problem, he hesitated a little, but these words were obviously a lesson to him, and in a sense, they were also what Zhu Di said to himself.
Zhang Anshi said: "I sincerely obey your Majesty's teachings."
"Let's go." Zhu Di said: "Officials below the second rank can be executed without asking me."
Zhang Anshi nodded and left.
Chen Jinye was still standing there in a daze, feeling cold all over his body, with a chill like a ray of light on his back.
Zhu Di glared at him before he realized and hurriedly left.
As soon as he left the study, Zhang Anshi tugged on his sleeve outside: "You are the deputy. From now on, you will be waiting by my side. There are some things I still want to ask for advice."
Chen Jinye felt that his mind was in chaos, and he said tremblingly: "Has the matter reached this point?"
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but curl his lips and sneered, and then said: "When you guys targeted His Majesty's spies and issued public bonds to enrich your own pockets, the result was already doomed! Don't misunderstand Your Majesty, His Majesty is not a gentleman. I
He is a cruel official and Zhang Tang, but you must not forget that your Majesty is a person like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."
Chen Jinye: "..."
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In the dark and fast river, ships were moving in the dark night.
The bottom of the boat split open the river, and it moved forward inexorably.
At this time, it was raining continuously.
On this cold night, a pier in Jiujiang Prefecture was lit up.
Then, ships one after another began to berth at the pier.
Black shadows jumped down in the rain.
Everyone is wearing a bamboo hat and a raincoat.
Someone braved the rain and let the rain hit his head. He was not wearing a bamboo hat, but his burly body looked even more swollen because of the raincoat.
He stepped on the puddles, and there was mud under his feet. When the black figures landed one by one, he said in a low voice: "There is a will."
"Listen!"
The man's voice hissed in the rainy night: "Each team will act according to the order, and they will obey the captain in Jinyi and arrest the thieves. They are not allowed to ask about the cause of the case. All orders will be obeyed. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed. Thank you!"
"According to the decree."
"The officers of each team are coming with me. Come and get the lantern."
The lanterns were hung up one after another. Under the rain, someone spread out the parchment. Following the map embroidered in the parchment, his rough fingers pointed in different directions on the map.
And dozens of team officers have gathered with their swords drawn.
…………
There will be more later. By the way, I am asking for a monthly ticket. I hope my classmates will support me. Thank you!