Chapter five hundred and twentieth: Make a fortune again
Chen Li took the memorial and did not dare to neglect it, so he quickly went to the palace to see him.
At this time, inside the Forbidden City.
Zhu Di was still sitting upright, looking at the officials in the palace with a half-smile.
At this time, Zhu Di was like a ferocious tiger entrenched above all the officials. He looked around with tiger-like eyes, and his eyes were like swords. Regardless of whether there was a ghost in his heart, everyone could not help but tremble.
At this time, Jin Youzi saluted with an apologetic expression: "Your Majesty, my brother-in-law Liu Jin is guilty of an unpardonable crime. This is all due to my improper discipline. He really deserves death. I beg your Majesty to punish him."
Every word Jin Youzi said made people feel ironic.
However, Zhu Di smiled ambiguously and said: "The Qing family's report has its own Jin Yi guards to verify and discuss the crime. Even if the Qing family's wife and brother are guilty, it has nothing to do with the Qing family, so the Qing family does not need to worry."
At this time, a eunuch hurriedly came and said: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, Chen Li, wants to see you."
All the officials in the palace were already in a state of shock.
In fact, they already knew very well that all this... was obviously planned in advance.
It just depends on which person is stupid and is caught ashore by Zhu Di and Jin Youzi.
Unfortunately, for many people, this time is indeed a long-awaited opportunity, and even the most stable people can't help but be impulsive.
After all... all the officials were afraid of Zhu Di, but that didn't mean they were afraid of the gentle Zhu Gaochi.
But now...
Zhu Di said: "Xuan."
Not long after, Chen Liji walked into the hall and saluted: "Your Majesty, I followed your Majesty's decree to arrest the rebels. Now... it has been effective. This is the confession I took from the rebels. I would like to ask your Majesty to read it..."
Zhu Di's eyes flashed across the faces of many ministers who flashed panic, and then he said: "Bring it up."
Chen Li delivered the report to Yi Shiha.
Yishuha was busy submitting the report.
Zhu Di glanced at the report and was quickly attracted. He subconsciously said: "Selling an official position to win a title?"
The four words "selling one's official position and getting one's title" already made hundreds of officials tremble and break out in cold sweat.
Many people began to look away, as if they were observing other people's reactions.
Obviously... there are many people in this palace... involved.
Zhu Di raised his lips and sneered: "A county magistrate from Zhili can be sold for ninety thousand taels? What a big deal!"
At this time, there was no anger on Zhu Di's face, so that... or... at least in Zhang Anshi's view, this Majesty... felt like he was enjoying himself...
"Ninety thousand taels...a county magistrate..."
In the past, Jin Yiwei has not found such a situation, but it is obviously impossible for a county magistrate to have 90,000 taels.
After all, to be able to serve as a county magistrate, you must at least have the reputation of being a civil servant.
There are only so many people in the world who are willing to buy...that is, there are only so many people who want to buy. If they can give two or three thousand taels, it is considered a big deal.
Don't underestimate two or three thousand taels of silver. Even so, this is a huge amount of wealth. It is enough for a wealthy family to have food and drink for a lifetime.
Zhu Di said with a bit of ridicule: "It seems that we...the Ming Dynasty...have a lot of money."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but cheer up and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, is there a possibility that... the annual income of the counties in Zhili was more than ten years ago, or it was tens of times higher than that of other counties in the world?
A hundred times, because of this... in the eyes of some people, they feel that the oil and water in it is... rich. Even though it costs 90,000 taels, if you serve for a few years, you will definitely be able to recoup your capital with interest."
Zhu Di opened his eyes slightly and said, "Really? The oil and water are so rich? I didn't expect this."
Zhu Di said, looked down for a moment, and then said: "The Taiping Prefecture Yin and Shaoyin dare to sell, and there are also ambassadors and deputy envoys of the Railway Department... There are actually positions for admission to the official school..."
At this time, Zhang Anshi couldn't help being shocked.
Yang Rong couldn't help but shook his head secretly.
Even Hu Guang couldn't hold himself any longer.
Zhu Di continued: "So many people are involved up and down... not only that... but also those who collude with these people who sell their official positions and titles... Liu Jin... Jin Qing's family... Liu Jin is your brother-in-law.
"
Jin Youzi said sadly: "Exactly."
Zhu Di said: "He even sold officials... He packed up 300 civil servants, 200 military officials and 50 clerk posts, priced them together, gave them to one person, and taught him how to sell them. He actually sold them.
Go out and get 110,000 taels of silver..."
Jin Youzi: “…”
Jin Youzi has thought of various possibilities, but he never expected that he could be so heartbroken and crazy.
I couldn't help but be dumbfounded for a moment, and my heart couldn't help but jump with fear.
Zhang Anshi became more and more frightened as he listened, his expression changed, and finally he couldn't help but sigh.
Zhu Di looked up at Zhang Anshi and said, "Why is Zhang Qing sighing?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty... maybe... maybe this has something to do with Qixia."
Zhu Di was confused and asked: "What does it have to do with it?"
Zhang Anshi said: "So far in Qixia, various business models have been gradually improved, and there are many management techniques. These methods, when used in the right way, can naturally benefit one party, but if these methods teach some people
Even if a traitor learns from it, he can also innovate and introduce new things. Things like packaging and specializing for sale...maybe...were inspired by Qixia's business theory."
Zhu Di seemed to have woken up. He carefully looked at the many and varied methods. The methods of selling one's official position and title were truly unprecedented in history. How to attract more buyers, how to expand the 'consumer group', and how to combine various advantages.
The lucrative titles and positions are sold out, and the arrangements are clear and clear.
Zhu Di couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "If Emperor Ling and Emperor Heng of the Eastern Han Dynasty had learned this, how much more would they have received only a small amount of money and food? It's just that... in my Ming Dynasty, selling an official position and getting a title... is a capital crime. These people... are really abominable."
Jin Youzi bowed again: "I will die forever."
Zhu Di said: "Those involved in this matter, regardless of whether they are buying or selling, will be killed, just to serve as a warning! All the gold and silver involved have been confiscated... Chen Qing's house... What happened to the confiscated gold and silver?"
Chen Li immediately said: "Your Majesty, the accounts have been made, and most of the people have been captured. I don't think these can escape. There are just a lot... Because time is short, it is just an intention. It is said that there is a lot of money that has not been paid off...
…this……"
Zhu Di nodded: "I don't care about this. The amount of silver mentioned in the account is the amount of silver... If you can't find it through search, then torture it out. This is more than eight million taels of silver, which is enough to build several railways."
Chen Li said: "I obey the order."
No matter what they were thinking, all the officials were silent.
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but mourn for him.
What does this equate to?
It is equivalent to... Zhu Di imitated Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, sold his official position, and sold many of the imperial court's black gauze hats.
Of course, what is better than Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty is that Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty actually sold his official position. But Zhu Di directly took the money in the name of righteousness, but he didn't lose any money.
Pity those people who are jumping up and down. In order to sell their official positions, they have spent a lot of money and spent a lot of money. In the end... they all benefited the court.
At this time, Zhu Di said: "The Jin Yiwei will continue to investigate this matter, and all the officials involved must be captured, as well as all the chief envoys... don't let them go."
Immediately, Zhu Di turned his eyes and looked at the prince Zhu Gaochi and said: "As for the vacant officials, the prince will draw up a charter and submit it to me."
Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said: "My son, I obey the order."
Zhu Di's eyes fell on another person and said: "Jin Qing's family has made great contributions, what reward do they want?"
He looked at Jin Youzi with a smile.
Jin Youzi said: "Your Majesty, it is really sad to say that my first wife died young. Although she passed away, there was only one brother left in the world, namely my brother-in-law Liu Jin. Liu Jin committed a heinous crime. Of course,
Wan died, but I hope that your majesty can deal with it leniently. If you can spare his life, I will be grateful."
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Yes, this wife's brother is also a close relative. Who doesn't have a wife's brother?"
As he said that, he looked at Wei Guogong Xu Huizu in the palace, then at Zhang Anshi, and then said: "In that case... then let's pardon it, Chen Qing... This Liu Jin will be interrogated strictly until all the culpability is clearly explained.
Then the matter was released."
As he spoke, his face tensed up and he said with unusual solemnity: "This is my special kindness. It's just this once and it won't happen next time."
Chen Li responded.
Jin Youzi hurriedly thanked him.
Zhu Di said: "This... the Crown Prince and Zhang An Shilai took the lead and must eradicate all evil. Especially those who threaten... to rebel. No one can be kept, and the family will be exiled..."
Zhu Di paused and said: "Assassination with Xinzhou..."
Zhu Di gave Zhang Anshi a meaningful look.
It seems to be encouraging something.
Zhang Anshi suddenly felt as if there was a steady stream of power coming out of his body, like an indescribable vitality.
This seems to be Zhu Di saying: Just work hard and don't miss this opportunity.
Zhang Anshi said: "I... and the traitor are at odds with each other!"
Zhu Di smiled and then waved his sleeves: "Let's stop court! And... take off these damn filial clothes and hats. It's disgusting to watch."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Di drove away.
The officials were left standing where they were.
Some people could no longer move, and some even collapsed on the ground, so eunuchs had to help them up.
Zhang Anshi, on the other hand, was in high spirits and led Chen Li out of the palace excitedly.
Who knew, but Jin Youzi came out of the palace alone, and soon after, someone spat at Jin Youzi violently.
Zhang Anshi's face tightened, and he said angrily: "You are so bold, you insult the minister, you deserve death. Chen Li, go and arrest him."
Chen Li was about to take action.
Jin Youzi, however, seemed to be alright. He only smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness... it's just some misunderstanding. There is no need to mobilize troops."
Zhang Anshi looked Jin Youzi up and down.
In fact, he was not familiar with Jin Youzi, not because Zhang Anshi didn't like to deal with this man, but because this man was taciturn and ignored everyone on weekdays. Even among the bachelors, he was not outstanding.
Zhang Anshi said: "Jin Gong... Later, I will assign a few captains to protect you. You must be careful when you come in and out on weekdays. These thieves will not be able to guarantee that they will not be defeated when they are at the end of their rope."
Jin Youzi smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhang Anshi added: "As for your brother-in-law..."
Zhang Anshi looked back at Chen Li: "How is his wife and brother? Have they been beaten?"
"Ah...this..." Chen Li was a little unsure, but he estimated in his mind that he should have been beaten.
Zhang Anshi said: "Anyway, from now on until he honestly confesses, I won't make him suffer any physical pain."
Jin Youzi shook his head and said, "It would be better to let him suffer some physical pain."
Zhang Anshi was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Yes, yes, you should be taught a lesson. If not, you will cause trouble in the future."
Jin Youzi nodded and said: "Tomorrow, I will go to Nanzhen Fusi. During these days, some people have written a lot of letters to me. Some of them... are quite taboo. Maybe they are against Jin Yiwei...
Helped.”
Zhang Anshi's eyes brightened a little and he said: "That's great!"
Jin Youzi looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile: "Your Highness must have many questions in his heart."
Zhang Anshi said: "Actually, many things have been figured out slowly, but there is only one thing...what Jin Gong...did today, aren't you afraid...that someone will hold a grudge?"
Zhang Anshi was really surprised by this.
You must know that throughout the dynasties, people who did dirty work for the emperor were often despised. After all, Jin Youzi was a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, so he could clearly leave a good choice for himself.
Jin Youzi lowered his eyes slightly and pondered for a moment before saying: "If these people succeed, then... indeed... I will be despised forever. But if these people fail to succeed, the New Deal will continue to exist in the Ming Dynasty in the future, and scholars may become officials.
Either doing business, or following the example of the sage Confucius, learning the six arts well, and doing their respective duties, then come to think of it...what I am doing today is to help your majesty to create advantages and eliminate disadvantages."
He paused and continued: "Life is nothing more than a process of making choices again and again. Jin has read books for many years and has done some things in the court. He knows that what is said in the book about governing the country and bringing peace to the world is actually true.
It’s not easy. Whether the New Deal is good or bad can be ignored. But Jin is aware of the many ills that have existed since ancient times. If he ignores them and does not eliminate them, then... what’s the difference between me, the Ming Dynasty, and Bao Yuan?”
"Instead of doing nothing and keeping the so-called innocent body, it is better...to do something. Unfortunately, I have nothing to do. The only thing I can do is to assist Your Majesty...to get this matter done."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but look at Jin Youzi deeply, with obvious admiration in his eyes, and said: "I have learned a lesson."
Because there were so many people withdrawing from the court, Zhang Anshi could not continue chatting any longer, so he said goodbye to Jin Youzi immediately, took Chen Li with him, and left in a hurry.
The atmosphere in the check-in room of Wenyuan Pavilion was particularly awkward.
As soon as Xie Jin and Jin Youzi returned to Wenyuan Pavilion, they immediately hid in their own room.
Hu Guang followed Yang Rong eagerly. After entering Yang Rong's check-in room, he immediately closed the door and window and said with a clear conscience: "This Jin Gong is so despicable, why didn't I notice it?"
Yang Rong said calmly: "If even you can see it, then... Your Majesty and Duke Jin have made a mistake. They can't even deceive Duke Hu. Who else can they deceive?"
Hu Guang said with a bitter face: "Oh, if you have something to say, just say it properly. Why does it always smell like gunpowder?"
Yang Rongdao: "What I said is the truth, Mr. Hu... don't think about it all day long."
Hu Guangdao: "I am a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion. If I don't care, then what use does the court have for me?"
"Has Mr. Hu ever thought..." Yang Rong said: "Whether Mr. Hu is concerned or not, it will not affect the situation of the court?"
Hu Guang felt that he had been stabbed in the heart again, and sighed, like an eggplant beaten by frost, and said: "What you said is not unreasonable. Your Majesty... this time... is really cruel, but... I think Your Majesty
This move is ultimately wrong. A king should be upright, but his current behavior seems...like..."
Hu Guang felt he was avoiding the next words and did not continue.
Yang Rong sighed: "These will be discussed by future generations."
Hu Guang then asked: "What will future generations say?"
Yang Rong thought for a while and said: "Yang may not know what future generations will say, but...I know that there will be no difference between future generations and today's military and civilians. If the Ming Dynasty can survive and the world is stable, future generations will
People must be grateful for your majesty's legacy today. But if...the world is in chaos and the people are in dire straits, there will be future generations who can't help but miss the stability of the Ming Dynasty today. As for what your majesty has done, it is secondary."
After hearing this, Hu Guang frowned, thought about it seriously, and then said, "This sentence makes sense."
He paused and began to have new questions: "Then how will future generations evaluate Hu?"
Yang Rong glanced at him and said, "I have actually thought of this."
Hu Guang's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "Really? Mr. Yang actually came up with this for me. Please tell me."
Yang Rong considered it and said: "Future generations will surely say that Duke Hu was as wise as he was foolish. Although he did not look like a prime minister, his words and deeds concealed his edge. He was good at showing his stupidity to others, but he was able to secure his position as prime minister.
, The mastery of his power skills is truly unfathomable, and the likes of Xie Jin, Yang Rong, and Jin Youzi are not as good as them just in terms of power skills."
The look on Hu Guang's face suddenly disappeared, with fire in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said: "That's nonsense, it's really nonsense. Hu believes in the wisdom of future generations and will never offend me like this!"
Seeing Hu Guangda's anger, Yang Rong said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, please don't be angry, Mr. Hu, it's all my nonsense. Okay, let's do our duty faithfully and draw up the votes quickly. Next... is the real mountain rain."
Coming."
Hu Guang was stunned and asked in confusion: "The rain is coming, what do you mean?"
Yang Rong looked at Hu Guang with a smile and said: "Hu Gong wouldn't think... His Majesty has spent so much effort just to scare Xiao Xiao, right? Today is just the beginning, and the next... is the highlight."
Hu Guang's eyes widened and he was shocked: "You mean... a prison is going to be established? This... this... many people will die."
"I'm not sure." Yang Rong shook his head and said thoughtfully: "Then it's not Wenyuange's business, it's the factory guard's business."