The New Year is approaching, and it is the most financially embarrassing time, and it is indeed difficult for the imperial court to raise the two million taels of silver, but the time is urgent, and it is necessary to use it immediately.

This is where today's monarch and minister play right.

"Why don't you raise money from the Gyeonggi nobles to raise military funds?" Zilharang asked tentatively.

This proposal was directly opposed by Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou.

Fan Wencheng said: "The words of the prince, this case must not be opened. We must not forget, the root of the demise of the previous Ming. ”

Hong Chengchou said: "Fan University's words are reasonable, the lords and nobles are the foundation of the country, and they cannot be damaged until the last resort. ”

Dorgon snorted softly, "The two scholars are very protective of each other. ”

Fan Wencheng's face changed, and he choked: "The regent has a lot of money, and the amount of two million taels is like a drop in the bucket, so it is better for the regent to pay it in advance temporarily, and then return it to the prince when the summer is paid in the next year, how about it?" ”

Hong Chengchou immediately fell into the well and said: "This is a feasible strategy. First, it can solve the current troubles, and secondly, it also shows the prince's loyalty to the country. ”

Dolgon was furious and said, "I'm afraid that the two scholars are also rich in their families, so why don't they each use one million taels to replenish military funds?" ”

This is a dog-eat-dog, and for this, Bumu Butai and the little emperor Fulin have become commonplace.

But then again, this is the only way that the little emperor can sit steadily, right?

Bumu Butai spoke, "All the princes are for state affairs, why bother arguing in front of the mourning family and the emperor? Such...... The mourning family came up with an idea and asked the princes to hear if it was feasible. ”

Everyone bowed down together and said, "Listen to the instructions of the Queen Mother." ”

Bumu Butai flicked his nails and said: "Before, Emperor Qin Tuhao was the eight emperor merchants of the Qing Dynasty, why don't you open your mouth to these families, thinking that they will not shirk because they are favored by the emperor." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other and was stunned.

Only Dolgon smiled and said, "The Queen Mother is Shengming." ”

This praise made everyone's faces change, so they hurriedly bowed down and said, "The Queen Mother Shengming." ”

Bu Mu Butai nodded with satisfaction and said, "The two scholars are erudite and well-known, and they have dealings with all the imperial merchants, so this matter will be handed over to the two scholars." ”

Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou scolded their mothers in their hearts, but they had to respond: "The ministers obey the will of the Queen Mother." ”

"Alright, that's it. Let's talk about the new army, this is the emperor's main concern at the moment. Bumu Butai looked at his nails without being salty.

Fu Lin's face moved slightly, and he could quickly return to his rigid face.

Fan Wencheng glanced at Hong Chengchou and Dolgon, and cautiously said to Fu Lin: "Your Majesty, the minister, the regent, and the scholar Hong have preliminarily agreed that the new army will be established as 3,900 people, all of whom will be unified in their posts, and will be appointed by Yue Le, the prince of Feng'en Town, and Shen Zhiyuan and Qian Qiaogong will be the deputy commanders...... I don't know what the emperor wants? ”

Fu Lin's face became gloomy, when Shen Zhiyuan and Qian Qiaogong first came to the capital to meet, their own will had already been issued, Shen Zhiyuan was the capital commander, and Qian Qiaogong was the deputy capital commander.

It's not that Fu Lin wants to complain about the two of them, he is just angry that his will, without his knowledge, was easily overthrown by the three of them.

At the same time, Fu Lin was not satisfied with the number of the new army, he originally wanted 10,000 people, but he also agreed to reduce it to 6,000 people.

Yes, the surrendered more than 2,000 Ming troops repeatedly, but they directly pressed the new army to 3,900 people, which made Fulin feel like he was being tricked.

But Fu Lin had no choice, because although he was the emperor, he was not in charge after all.

The real power is held by the queen mother behind him and the regent in front of him.

Seeing that the emperor's face was not pale, Fan Wencheng's head lowered even lower.

Bumu Butera said in a long voice, "The mourning family thinks that the advice of the regent and the two scholars is feasible. Emperor...... What do you think? ”

Fu Lin's face changed, and he hurriedly said: "Listen to the emperor's mother." ”

……。

In an inconspicuous house southeast of Quang Ninh Gate.

Shen Zhiyuan and Qian Qiaogong faced each other.

It has been two days since he was released from prison, and he has been under house arrest in this room, unable to leave a single step.

Needless to say, I can't even get out of this house, it's all guarded by the Qing army.

"Zhiyuan, you said that the Qing court didn't think about what to do with us, right?"

Shen Zhiyuan was much calmer, he slapped the table and yelled, "Someone." If you're hungry, serve a snack. ”

Let Qian Qiaogong be speechless.

There is no way, Shen Zhiyuan was born in a merchant family, although he has read books and obtained Xiucai, but in his bones, he is an unrestrained person.

Qian Qiaogong is different, he was born in a family and has been educated since he was a child, so that his words, deeds and thinking have a pattern, do something, and do nothing.

For example, the matter of fraudulent surrender, for example, to train troops for the Qing court, and then for example...... To marry a Manchu woman.

In Qian Qiaogong's view, these things that cannot be done to kill are no psychological obstacles at all for Shen Zhiyuan, and in Shen Zhiyuan's heart, that is, in order to achieve the goal, he can do whatever it takes.

Not to mention, the Qing army guarding them was very obedient.

It didn't take long for two jugs of wine and a few snacks to be served.

So Shen Zhiyuan and Qian Qiaogong didn't sit with relatively dry faces, but you went back and forth, pushing glasses and drinking wine.

After a few glasses of wine, Shen Zhiyuan suddenly said, "I'm afraid things have changed." ”

Qian Qiaogong was stunned when he heard this, and asked, "You mean, the Qing court no longer needs us to train troops, and plans to kill us?" ”

Speaking of this, Qian Qiaogong smiled and said, "Don't worry, I don't blame you, it's better to die standing than to live on your knees...... In the future, I have also figured out who you are, and with you as a companion on the Huangquan Road, I am not lonely...... ”

Listening to Qian Qiaogong's nagging, Shen Zhiyuan was dumbfounded, for a long time, and scolded with a smile: "If you want to die yourself, you can walk alone on Huangquan Road, and I still have to live to marry our little sister." ”

Qian Qiaogong was surprised: "Didn't you say that things have changed?" ”

Shen Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "Things have indeed changed, but they are not a dead end...... You said that the Qing court released you and me from prison in order to kill the two of us? If this is the case, wouldn't it be troublesome to kill him directly in prison? You kid, you look smart, but your brain just doesn't open your mind. ”

Qian Qiaogong was naturally able to figure it out when Shen Zhiyuan said this, so he asked, "Then what do you mean?" ”

"Since we are released, it means that the Qing court has decided to train a new army of muskets. But no one came to greet us, which means that something must still be arguing...... There are only two things that can make the Qing court dispute over this matter, one is the ownership of this new army, and the other is who is the commander of this new army. Of course, the two can actually be separated separately or combined into one. ”