When Du Jin returned to the bow cabin without finding anything, it was already more than half an hour later.
This boat is a new boat specially chosen by Wu Shouzheng. The woody fragrance has not completely dissipated, let alone any hidden compartments that can hide mysteries. There are neat rooms everywhere, and Du Jin even asked people to open them.
He picked up one of the suitcases containing servant clothes, and had others weigh the weights of the suitcases, but still found nothing. When he got this, even a fool knew that he had been raped this time, so he
When he saw the smiling Xu Xun again, he was so depressed that he couldn't express his anger.
"Mr. Xu is young, and he is really extraordinary. The mistake of our family is that we should not only pay attention to the Duke of Wei's mansion, but only think that you are a small role. Hey, how can the person who can make Eunuch Sun go to Beijing to convey the decree is a small role?
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"Thank you, Eunuch Du." Xu Xun cupped his hand, and then said sincerely, "Compared with the Duke of Wei, this kid is really not worth mentioning. Compared with those elders who came to Beijing on orders, my trip
Going to Beijing was just a sinecure as a military guard, so I really couldn't afford to buy those valuable goods, so I could only buy some worthless gadgets to give away.
Take those tattered things that can pull a big cart for one tael of silver and go to Beijing to give them away! Who does this kid think he is!
When Du Jin heard these words, he almost had the urge to vomit blood. But the next moment, he suddenly caught a word that he almost missed before. Xunwei? He heard it right. Only the sons of Xungui have always served in the military.
How could he give the nominal title he would get to the boy in front of him, and it was Xiao Jing's god-grandson Sun Bin who personally made a trip. If Xiao Jing was really behind this trip..." The eunuch Xiao Jing, the eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies, had several ups and downs.
He has always been sophisticated and original. Even Zhang Heling, the Marquis of Shouning, dared to show no leniency during a jury trial, let alone a small character like him?
Thinking of this, Du Jin's arrogance was gradually lost to the Kingdom of Java. The situation was stronger than the people. It would have been fine if he had really caught something for his vigorous and resolute actions just now, but now that he had suffered a huge defeat, he could no longer bear it so hard.
So, a smile finally appeared on his rigid face: "Although we have only been inspecting the canal for a few months, there are at least dozens of officials who have come to Beijing. As long as we can hire
The people who set off the ship will bring countless treasures with them. It is the first time for our family, who is as famous as Mr. Xu, to see something rude just now..."..."
What Du Jin said made him even unlucky, but he couldn't help but say it bravely. However, what he never expected was that he was picked up "only halfway through saying this".
"Eunuch Du has done his duty faithfully, how can he be disrespectful? As for the things that were messed up, I will have someone clean them up later. Everyone knows that the most difficult thing to do in the Ming Dynasty is to be on top of the banknotes. If you are serious, they will impeach you.
I am strict about collecting money, but I am not able to meet the quota set for this year. I am busy under the scorching sun on a hot day, and Eunuch Du is really working hard."
He had just sunk to the bottom of the valley, and now he was suddenly lifted to the sky. Even though Du Jin was extremely smart, he was already a little confused. However, what he wanted now was just for the other party to put down the matter.
To pursue the case, at least at this time, don't make a fuss in terms of face, otherwise Director Ren and Liu Yushi, who have been "cooperating" with him for the past three months, will definitely bite him. Therefore, even if he has a throat
As if he had swallowed a fly, he still had to respond with a few words. It was not until Xu Xun sent him out of the warehouse that he suddenly thought of the shipping materials and goods tax, and he suddenly reacted with a spirit.
He had collected taxes and detained all the official ships just now, but this trip suddenly failed. Looking back, the chief officer and Liu Yushi couldn't use the excuse that they were embarrassed by him when they came to Beijing with orders, but they
If we can find an excuse for his indulgence, will he be able to control the Linqing banknotes in the future? Moreover, he finally got this job this time to let the emperor know that he can not only make money but also be honest.
, Only in this way can we be reused, if we really just retreat in spite of the difficulties..."
At this time, he had to forcefully change his position and said with the most kind smile: "Mr. Xu, according to the rules, our family really has to collect the money for shipping materials and goods tax.
"What's the rule?"
Du Jin was suddenly interrupted by Xu Xun. He hesitated for a moment, and then smiled and said: "This is the goods tax. Since Mr. Xu has brought so many worthless things, it doesn't make sense to take a few notes."
That’s all. As for the money for the shipping materials, there is a fixed amount. The total amount from Nanjing to the capital is five hundred guan notes. So..."
Facing Du Jin, who had lost all authority on his face and was even cautious, Xu Xun did not answer, but stood there in silence. Until Du Jin stood more and more uncomfortable, when the hatch opened, it was
Ruisheng brought a small box over. At this time, Xu Xun just reached out and took it, holding it in both hands without looking at it: "Eunuch Du, these are the shipping materials and cargo taxes you mentioned. Before departure, Wei Guogong asked me to take care of everyone.
Young Master and Young Master Wang, so I am here to support the ship of the Duke of Wei. This ship has nothing, but that ship still carries some southern goods. This is forty taels of goods tax, and one thousand guan of new money for ship materials.
Please count the number."
When Du Jin saw the box handed to him, his head was in confusion, but he did not forget to reach out and take it personally. He even forgot about being reserved and actually opened it and took a look at the pile in front of him.
There were two silver ingots placed on top of the neat banknotes. He just woke up from a dream, took a deep breath, and looked at Xu Xun as if he had just met.
"Mr. Xu is so young, he can't imagine he is so experienced!"
“Where where.
Eunuch Du is good at managing money and honest in his work. No wonder he can manage this Linzhu bank checkpoint in an orderly manner. To be honest, I have passed through several checkpoints along the way, but none of them are as hands-on and fair as Eunuch Du.
Before I left, the Nanjing guards Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng also asked me to bring a lot of things to the princes in the palace, including Eunuch Bingbi Li, the Superintendent of Ceremonies. It is expected that Eunuch Li knew the current scene at Linzhu Chaoguan,
You will definitely feel that you have another capable person in your name."
Everyone likes to hear good things, not to mention that Du Jin worked hard just to gain fame. Only after he returns to Beijing can he be reused. However, his smile gradually became unnatural after Xu Xun pointed out his history.
, especially when Xu Xun mentioned the words Eunuch Li, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, his mood became complicated.
After hunting geese all day long, he was pecked by geese. This time, he was really ignorant. At first, he thought he was just a small person, but then he thought it was a good chance to vote for the Sacred Heart. Maybe Xiao Jing had something to do with the big boss Zhongguan.
, who knew that he was actually related to many fatal figures. Moreover, everyone thought that he had followed the path of Shouning Marquis Zhang Heling and got the position of tax supervisor through Queen Zhang, but Queen Zhang did not remember his name.
It’s just that he spent all his wealth to bribe a female official next to Queen Zhang, making Queen Zhang think that he was from Shouning Hou. Although his godfather was recorded in the name of Li Rong, the eunuch Bingbi, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, but
He died so early that even Li Rong himself had become so noble and forgetful that he completely forgot that he had a disciple like him!
Therefore, Du Jin couldn't help but test: "Xu Gonggong and Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng are..."
"Ashamed, ashamed. It's just that Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng trusted me, so they sent me on a trip because I came to Beijing."
If it had been just now, Du Jin would have listened to what he heard, but now he couldn't believe Xu Xun's humble words. So he chose to ignore these nonsense words and asked carefully: "No
I'll give Mr. Xu some cold water. The ancestors of the Supervisor of Ceremonies all live in the palace. Even if Mr. Xu wants to see him, it's not that convenient."
"Thank you Eunuch Du for your kind reminder. I am a smart boy selected by Eunuch Fu. Now that Eunuch Xiao is old, he needs people to take care of him. Therefore, during this trip to Beijing, I plan to send him to serve as Eunuch Xiao, the Supervisor of Ceremonies.
.Eunuch Xiao has already sent a handwritten letter from the Supervisor of Ceremonies to Nanjing to ask for someone. I will take him with me when I go to Beijing, and then I will just hand the letter in outside the Xuanwu Gate of the Imperial City."
Du Jin had never paid attention to Ruisheng next to Xu Xun. Now he took a closer look. As an internal official, he immediately saw the clues. At this time, he didn't believe it at all. After all, if it was fake, just use
Being an eunuch is a huge crime, and if it is true, how much face does it cost the person Xiao Jing named to go?
Thinking of this, all his original resentment and depression disappeared, and he stood on the bow of the boat with a smile and got close to Xu Xun. When Xu Xun came to the end, he asked about the future.
When he saw Li Rong, did Eunuch Du have anything he wanted to take with him? His heart skipped a beat. After thinking about it over and over again, he finally decided that he might as well give it a try. He immediately took out a kit from his arms and handed it over, and whispered to Xu in a low voice.
Xun talked for a long time.
Before leaving, Du Jin no longer talked about our family, and was unspeakably polite in his words. In the end, he even smiled and bowed deeply before getting off the boat. All the little emotions that he had been busy with in the hot day were left behind.
Seeing this scene, the few followers who had just been driven far away and had no idea what the two of them said hurriedly came up one by one to bow and apologize, and not long after, they all put their tails between their legs and got off the boat.
After watching these people leave, Xu Xun breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately took Ruisheng off the boat in person and went to the front boat. As soon as he entered Wang Shikun's cabin, he saw the noble gentleman frowning and drinking iced sour plum soup, and he said with a smile:
"It's settled, a thousand treasures plus forty taels of silver."
After hearing this, Wang Shikun almost spit out a mouthful of sour plum juice from his nose. He hurriedly grabbed the handkerchief from the girl's hand and wiped his head and face. He just said in disbelief: "What, just a little bit? Nowadays, a thousand gold coins are worth it."
How much money... My brother-in-law's steward just went down to inquire about the market situation. He said that last time the British public's ship was extorted for 200 taels, and it was real money. We have two ships! This Du Jin is soft and hard.
He didn’t want to eat, but because Zhang Heling was behind him, and the monthly tax money was returned to the capital on time, and several big shots in the cabinet even praised him for being clean and honest, how did you fool him? "