After Guo Rong left the Chongzheng Palace, he did not go back to the Privy Council directly, but followed the road out of the palace and caught up with Chang Si.

I often think about this old man, after facing the saint, I was relieved, my waist was straight, and my steps were brisk. Seeing Guo Rong who had caught up, he immediately smiled and said: "Guo Lang, the Son of Heaven is lenient, he really didn't sin against the old man." ”

said, his expression showed a little pity, and said: "It's just that I offer it with the coupons that the people owe, why did the Son of Heaven burn it?" That's 70,000 yuan! ”

Listening to Chang Si's words, Guo Rong's face couldn't help twitching, and he had a deeper understanding of Chang Si's ignorance, short-sightedness, and greedy habits.

The reason why Wang Jingchong is eyeing Chang Si is not because he has accumulated too much in the years he has guarded Luzhou, so that the government is abolished and the people are poor. The Son of Heaven is well aware of this, and when he heard about a similar situation a few years ago, he only issued an edict to warn him, but the time was not right and he did not rectify it.

Now that Wang Jingchong is released, it is obviously deliberately targeted, since Chang Si feels the crisis and goes to Beijing to ask for help, he doesn't know how to reflect. Guo Rong persuaded him to offer his family property, and even took out the stack of IOUs and bonds, which was simply exposing his shortcomings and admitting his evils.

How did that stack of coupons come about, and how could Lumin owe him so much money? Dedicated to the emperor, let the emperor send someone to Luzhou with the coupon paper to collect money? With the temperament of the Son of Heaven, he burned it directly, and he didn't use it as evidence to ask for the crime, which was already restraint.

It's ridiculous to think about this old man, but he doesn't realize it, the crisis is unsolved, and it's a pity that he is still here.

His heart became more and more contemptuous, but Guo Rong was still patient, but his expression was solemn, and he said: "Chang Gong thought that this matter was over?" ”

"What does Guo Lang mean?" Chang Si was stunned for a moment, puzzled.

"Kaifeng city construction, there is a big shortage of money and food, the three divisions and Kaifeng Mansion are all raising, before the public takes office, pledge money and food!" Guo Rong said directly.

With a frown, Chang Si said, "I have already made a donation of 70,000 yuan!" ”

In this regard, Guo Rong didn't want to say anything more, waved his sleeves slightly, and looked at Chang Si, his tone was a little stern: "If Chang Gong still wants to enjoy his old age in peace and protect his family's wealth and happiness, don't be reluctant!" Otherwise, even if you are spared now, you will take the disaster the next day, and you will regret it! ”

Sensing Guo Rong's changed attitude, Chang Si looked displeased, but after thinking about it, he said, "How much do you think I should donate?" ”

"Gongzi Luzhou, donate as much as you accumulate!" Guo Rong looked directly into Chang Si's eyes and said.

Guo Rong's words were already a little unkind, and when he heard this, Chang Silao's face couldn't help but show a touch of displeasure. But seeing this, Guo Rong sighed slightly, suppressing the contempt in his heart: "I have said all this, how to choose, please Chang Gong, consider it carefully." I still have official business to deal with, so I'll go back to the office first! ”

After speaking, Guo Rong brushed his sleeves and left. In the back, Chang Si's old face added a lot of unhappiness, snorted lightly, and muttered dissatisfiedly: "Guo Jiazi, so arrogant, the palace didn't say a word for me, and educated me!" Guo Wenzhong didn't dare to snub me so much......"

Guo Rong couldn't take care of Chang Si's careful thoughts, but even if he knew, he would only laugh. Guo Rong has a serious and upright temperament, and he is very disdainful of Chang Si's behavior as an official, if it weren't for Guo Wei's affection, he would never help him.

In Guo Rong's view, for Chang Si, his Guo family has done its best. Guo Rong also knew that the emperor definitely didn't want him to meddle in this matter, and Guo Rong also felt Liu Chengyou's attitude in the palace, and he was slightly dissatisfied in the plain.

On the same day, Guo Rong ordered someone to go south with a letter from his family and handed it to Guo Wei, informing his father of the matter of Chang Si and his disposition and attitude.

......

In front of the hall, under the command of a government official, fiddling with the seats, a total of four rows, a total of twenty or thirty seats, and then put the teacups in turn.

Such a movement is obviously to entertain someone, and there are quite a few people, and it is not like a party, so they simply prepare a teacup one by one.

The autumn morning is very cold, and in the government, especially in front of the hall, under the authority, it is even more cool. It wasn't until the sun rose in late autumn that the temperature warmed up a little, and the guests finally appeared.

In front of the Kaifeng Mansion, dozens of droves came one after another, and a person dressed gorgeously, wearing gold and silver, honestly threw in the invitation, walked into the yazhong obediently, and sat down under the guidance of the ya.

These people are all well-known businessmen in Tokyo, all of them are wealthy families, and their wealth is not enough to describe them, and they operate various "cheap businesses" and control a lot of resources. However, an invitation from Kaifeng Mansion must be honest and decent, and go to the government in person.

I was already suspicious, seeing such a scene, the giants were all here, which made people even more anxious, Yin Murong Yanchao of Kaifeng Mansion was not a good person, and it was not a good thing to make such a move.

Acquaintances, or business dealers, all whispered to each other and informed each other of the situation. The buzzing discussion had an impact on the silence of the government office, but the officials and officials on the side did not stop it, but just kept their posts.

He Fuyin, a big businessman in Tokyo, backed by Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Yan, in his early years, he made friends with powerful people in Tokyo, and his backers were hard, and he was shrewd, and his business was getting bigger and bigger.

Up to now, the industry in his hands covers ceramics, grain and noodles, medicinal materials, silk, restaurants, brothels, and stalls are not small. Although there is a traitor of a businessman, this one is very smart, in addition to clinging to the powerful, he is very deferential to the court and pays attention to the court policy.

Before the conquest, the imperial court raised military supplies such as medicinal materials, shoes and clothing, and he sold all the money in his hands; When Tokyo was short of food, it spent money to buy and import it from all over the country and sell it at a low price; Recently, the imperial court was preparing to cut down Shu, and sent the caravan in its hand to Guanzhong......

Basically, it is to follow the footsteps of the imperial court, and in the imperial court, he does not plan to make too much money, for He Fuyin, small profits are enough. What he wants is stability.

During the discussion, He Fuyin took the initiative to step forward, quietly took out a few pieces of silver, and handed them to the responsible officials.

The little official's eyes lit up, and he was unusually quick to put his hands into his sleeves, and his face was not different. He Fuyin took the opportunity to say: "Dare to ask the officials, I don't know if Murong Yanchao summoned me to wait, what is the so-called matter, can I get through the wind and let me be prepared!" ”

The little official glanced at these businessmen a few times and laughed together: "Good thing! ”

Just confided two words, without the meaning of many words. Seeing this, He Fuyin stretched out his hand to his sleeve again, and when the official saw it, his eyes became brighter, he coughed lightly, and said softly: "What the prince of the palace has planned, it is not up to me, a little official, to know." Recently, however, he has been focusing on the expansion of the Tokyo castle ......"

The words stopped, but He Fuyin also returned to his seat, secretly pondering, the situation was similar to his guess.

"The prince has arrived!" With a chant, the businessmen present immediately fell silent.

Before anyone appeared, Murong Yan's super loud laughter came out first, and when he appeared, he hurriedly got up and said in unison: "Meet the prince!" ”

"Excuse me!" Murong Yan sat down in the middle of the golden sword.

Ordering someone to pour tea, Murong Yanchao's dark face carried a rare "kindness", and said, "Drink tea first!" These teas, but Jiangnan tribute, the Son of Heaven rewarded the house, the house is reluctant to drink on weekdays, today, take it out to entertain you! ”

"Thank you for your hospitality!"

Although it was only a thin cup of tea, it was linked to the Son of Heaven and stained with dragon energy, and Yigan had to react flatteredly.

After seeing that everyone drank his tea, Murong Yanchao's dark face showed a smile again, looked around, and said: "Benfu is a rough person, and he doesn't like to talk around corners, but now he will speak bluntly!" I have summoned you to here, there is an important matter to discuss, and I hope that you will actively cooperate! ”

"Dare to ask Fujun, what is the so-called matter?" One asked.

"The situation outside Kaifeng Dongcheng, you are deaf and clear, and you all know it!" Murong Yanchao said: "The Son of Heaven ordered the mansion to be responsible for the expansion and construction of Tokyo City, and he dared to take a heavy responsibility and did not dare to slack off. But now, the imperial court spends a lot of money, and the treasury can't allocate too much money, and the government suffers from a shortage of money and food......"

When it came to this, he basically understood what Murong Yanchao meant, but he didn't say anything, waiting for him to finish.

"The expansion of the city is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, you are all wealthy businessmen in Tokyo, and after the city is built, it will also be good for your value of goods and business. I summoned you here in the hope of raising funds to relieve the difficulties of the government. You have been invited to come and drink my tea, which should give me face and not disappoint me! ”

"Of course, this government does not accept your love in vain, the Son of Heaven has said a word, called win-win cooperation. All those who donate can get the name of 'Qianyou Righteous Merchant', which is allowed by the Son of Heaven. In addition, after the expansion of the new city, you can choose a mansion in your own inner city, and there will be shop compensation in the new city, and there will be tax relief for the next year and a half. Of course, it depends on how much money you donate.

In addition, many of you are involved in the business of urban construction accessories, and after that, the government can take charge of the stones, bricks, tiles, wood, and other necessary materials for the construction of the city, and only buy them from you......"

"That's all there is to say in this house, give you time to think about a stick of incense!" Murong Yanchao's tone was full of strength, and he waved his hand: "Prepare the pledge book!" ”

On the side, the Chinese official immediately spread out a book and prepared pen and ink. The businessmen present all thought about it seriously, and their expressions were difficult to calm down, this tribute tea didn't seem to be very fragrant......