Chapter 710: Lonely Minister
"The Taifu doesn't have to worry about the silver, the government affairs are not as good as the Taifu, but the silver and wealth are together, and the loneliness is still some gain. Dong Dianbang, Minister of the Interior, has been discussing the auction of snow and sand sugar, and now the Jin merchants, Hui merchants, and Lu merchants in the north of the Jiangnan have all heard the news. It is estimated that at least 10 million taels of silver can be credited. Taifu just take it and make it, if it is not enough, there is also a recipe for Qinxiangyuan soap, which can also be taken out and sold. These are all things for the people's livelihood, and it is not appropriate to be in the hands of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so it is better for them to benefit the world. ”
Hearing Zhao Qingshan talk about the worries of the silver shortage, Jia Cong said with a smile and comforted.
In fact, it was difficult for Zhao Qingshan to imagine that a single prescription could sell ten million taels of silver, which was beyond the imagination of all the ministers in the cabinet.
But seeing that Jia Cong was so determined, he couldn't doubt it anymore, and praised Jia Cong twice......
After all, this is an auction of the prince's private property to fill the state use.
The auction of the left and right internal affairs government is only a matter of the past few days, if it doesn't work, Zhao Qingshan actually has other ideas, he asked Jia Cong with some unspeakability: "Your Highness, as far as the minister knows, when the first emperor was there, he really copied a lot of family business. The curry in the palace is mostly silver, in addition to some antique treasures and real estate shops. Is it a joint auction this time? ”
Jia Cong smiled when he heard this: "Taifu, you must always leave some family foundation for the heavenly family." Although the new law has initially become popular in the world, the change still hurt some vitality after all. Lone grew up outside the palace and knows that people don't have much silver in their pockets now. At this time, the auction of antique furniture and real estate stores will not be able to sell at a good price. In addition, those properties can be used as official houses in the future to reward ministers who have been transferred to Beijing from abroad. Zuo Zhongqi and Yue Zongchang are still renting houses, it is not easy to live in the capital, so they can't just let the horses run and not give the horses grass, right? ”
Zhao Qingshan, who has never been smiling, was also teased by Jia Cong's words, and his smile was a little ugly, but he was still persuaded by Jia Cong.
Jia Cong knew what he was worried about, so he said, "As for those treasures...... Let's see, if there is really a shortage of silver, you can sell it. Father and Gu are not good at these ......"
These words made Zhao Qingshan feel embarrassed, and said: "The minister is incompetent, and he actually let His Highness pawn the heavenly belongings, and the minister is guilty......"
Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "The cause of the new law has just started, and if the imperial court is already full of treasury at this time, it will be a bad thing." Because in addition to looting the people's fat and ointment, I can't think of how the court became rich. However, it is indispensable, a huge empire, with only the little family background of the heavenly family, it can block one time, and it is impossible to block the second time. Taifu, the imperial court still has to open up new sources of wealth. ”
When Zhao Qingshan heard this, his face became serious, he looked at Jia Cong and asked, "Your Highness thinks where else can the imperial court open up financial resources?" ”
Jia Cong said softly: "The ancients said: No business, no wealth, no agriculture, no stability. ”
Zhao Qingshan's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he said softly: "Your Highness, the imperial court is collecting business taxes...... his eyes are worried.
Now is not a good time to make a big move, and we have to wait for spring to gather wool......
Jia Cong waved his hand and said, "Taifu doesn't have to be like this, Gu won't collect commercial taxes now." The implementation of the new law has touched the interests of too many people, and almost forced some people to jump over the wall in a hurry. The death of the three princes of the first emperor has the shadow of these people behind them. Prince Yizhong rebelled and gathered such a large formation, without the support of those big families in Jiangnan, it would have been impossible at all. If the commercial tax law is strictly enforced at this moment, I am afraid that the officials will really force the people to rebel...... Therefore, solitary knowledge of current affairs, solitary energy, etc. After the imperial court has accumulated some strength and is strong enough, Lone will let them know what is called the Tianwei King Law! ”
When Zhao Qingshan heard this, his heart sank, and then he remembered what the prince in front of him did before......
The crown prince is by no means a benevolent saint who has immersed him in happiness in the past two days......
Zhao Qingshan pondered for a moment and asked, "Since the commercial tax is to be delayed and then collected, then His Highness's words are ......?"
Jia Cong said: "Taifu knows the ticket number? ”
When Zhao Qingshan heard this, he thought for a while and said, "What His Highness said is ...... Sunrise Chang ticket number? ”
Jia Cong nodded and said: "Not only that, but there are also ticket numbers such as Guangtaixing and Heshengyuan, they are very popular and make a fortune." In addition, there are also some money banks and pawn shops, all of which are usurious loans under the name of money. The bigger ones are fine, but the smaller the bank, the more serious the harm to the people. There are even some who cooperate with gambling stalls and Qinglou to harm the people, force people to die, and sell wives and daughters. These are only the aspects of people's livelihood. In addition, as far as Gu knows, Rishengchang has set up branches in eighteen big cities such as Chang'an, Datong, Suyang, and Yuezhou. Rishengchang's silver ticket can even be directly used as gold and silver to make ......"
Zhao Qingshan was a little dazed when he heard this, he saw that Jia Cong's face was very solemn, and asked puzzledly: "Your Highness, this is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, is there anything wrong with reducing the loss of the road?" ”
Jia Cong smiled bitterly in his heart and said, "Taifu, this kind of monetary power can only be in the hands of the central court!" Don't say anything about it, Taifu think, even now, if the imperial court wants to move the sun to prosper, how much resistance will there be? How many people will intercede? If he is given another ten years of smooth time to expand, and the silver ticket of Rishengchang is equivalent to gold and silver, and most of the people in the world use Rishengchang's paper ticket as gold and silver, will the imperial court still dare to touch it? This move will cause chaos in the world in an instant! Those businessmen will have gold and self-respect! In the future, they can even issue silver tickets at will without capital, and then use these silver tickets to buy the hearts of countless people, and even the hearts of the military! ”
"Whoa!"
Zhao Qingshan, who was frightened, got up and drove the elders in front of him to the ground, but he didn't care about it, and said with a shocked face: "Do you have the heart to be disobedient?" How daring!! ”
Jia Cong hurriedly pressed down with his hands, smiled and comforted: "Taifu don't be impatient for a while, and listen to what Gu says." ”
Zhao Qingshan still respects Jia Cong after all, so he forced his uneasiness and strong murderous intent to sit down again.
Wang Chun hurriedly called the two chamberlains to come in, cleaned up the mess, and hurriedly sent the chamberlains out.
Jia Cong continued: "The ticket number must be a good thing. If only gold and silver are used as currency, it is quite inconvenient to carry more than 1,000 taels, which is very unfavorable to the operation and turnover. At this time, it is a good thing to be able to replace it with a convenient silver ticket, but it must not be separated from the supervision of the imperial court! ”
Zhao Qingshan frowned, looked at Jia Cong and said, "Your Highness, the imperial court has no experience like this." For the sake of the stability of the country, why not ban it? ”
Jia Cong smiled and waved his hand: "Taifu, having a ticket number is still progressive compared to no ticket number, and it is also beneficial to the people." The court can't let the people suffer again because of the incompetence of the household department, and let the world regress. The court can't, you can learn. The key is to do a good job of supervision. For example, the imperial court cannot ban all the accounts of such large ticket numbers as Rishengchang, but it must arrange for the household officials and the imperial history of the Lantai Temple to be stationed to supervise how much silver they have received and how many silver tickets have been issued. This matter must be strictly reviewed, otherwise once something happens, it will be a major event that will cause trouble in the world. And with the reputation of the imperial court as a guarantee, their business name will not be lost, but will be better, and their business will be bigger. Of course, for this, they need to pay 20% of the dividends to the imperial court. That is to say, all ticket numbers, including Rishengchang, must be supervised by officials sent by the imperial court, and account for 20% of the shares. ”
Zhao Qingshan: "......"
It's too ugly, isn't it?
Jia Cong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Taifu, these silvers are not taken from a single penny, and they are not even touched by the household department, all of which are used for learning and education, promoting Taoism, and enlightening the people." The imperial court also did not have to use their silver to open up sources of wealth, because the imperial court itself could also issue ticket numbers. has the credibility of the imperial court, and the ticket number issued by the imperial court will only make more money. ”
Zhao Qingshan frowned and said, "Even so, those ticket number merchants may not agree to ......."
Jia Cong shook his head, and said in a solemn voice: "There is nothing negotiable about this. Taifu took the words of the lonely man to the court and said that the ticket number would either be supervised or banned. Whoever is against it wants to rebel!
By the way, there is another thing, which can be regarded as a little sweetness for those big ticket numbers. In the next few years, the Jinyi Guard will carry out a strong blow against the black silver number, black money bank, black gambling stall, black pawnshop, black green building and the gang and powerful people who oppress the people in various provinces! Exile to Annan those who harm people, those who kill, those who are exiled, those who can kill their heads, and those who are not enough to kill their heads. The good people must not be allowed to be bullied by such people! When I was alone outside the palace, I saw too many rampant bad things, and I couldn't calm the people without killing. In this way, the forces will empty a large part of the small money bank silver account, and the ticket number merchants will be happy. ”
Hearing this, Zhao Qingshan nodded slowly, and said, "Your Highness is reasonable, this matter will be personally watched by the minister!" ”
Jia Cong smiled when he heard this: "This is the second thing that Gu wants to say to Taifu...... Taifu, do you know how Zhuge Wuhou died? ”
Zhao Qingshan is also a masterpiece, and he knows the elegance when he hears the string song, and his hard old face twitches.
Jia Cong said: "Taifu, you have to learn to decompress yourself." The road ahead is still very long, and Taifu is the most important humerus minister left by Emperor Xian and Ning Yuanfu. Lone didn't dare to imagine how far Chaogang would fall if Taifu was tired and fell......"
Zhao Qingshan hurriedly said when he heard this: "Your Highness, rest assured, the minister's body and bones can still hold on......"
Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "No one can say anything bad about this kind of thing." Taifu, even if you can hold out for five years, what about five years later? Loneliness, Taifu still wants to give power a little bit, and give power to people you can trust. Taifu can personally select a group of trustworthy officials and adjust the court officials. And the cabinet is not complete, it must be completed, otherwise the burden is too heavy, and there is no time to sleep. Taifu thinks which people are suitable can be repaid to Lonely, and Lone must be allowed. Taifu, don't worry about others saying that you are forming a party for personal gain, and the power is empty of imperial power. Lonely, believe in your ......"
As soon as these words came out, Rao Yi Zhao Qingshan's iron-solid heart couldn't help but be moved.
In this world, what can be more touching than the king's sentence "I believe in you alone", and the minister who has Lingyunzhi and is loyal to the king and the country?
Why would Ning Zechen rather commit suicide than live up to the first emperor?
Isn't it because the first emperor gave him the greatest trust back then?
However, even if it was Ning Zechen, the first emperor did not let him control the court according to his mind!
At this moment, Zhao Qingshan finally realized what it was like to have the belief in his heart that "a soldier dies for a confidant" and "the king treats me as a national soldier, and I will repay him as a national soldier".
Zhao Qingshan saluted and said excitedly: "Minister, even if you are crushed and your bones are broken, it is difficult to repay the kindness of His Royal Highness!" ”
Jia Cong hurriedly got up, personally supported Zhao Qingshan, who was full of emotion, and said with a smile: "I don't want to see internal friction in the cabinet, and the court still has too many things to do." ”
When Zhao Qingshan heard this, he hesitated and said, "Your Highness, if that's the case...... The minister naturally bowed to death before he could repay the emperor's favor. In the future, if someone with ill intentions steals the phase, then ......"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Taifu, you know what to expect." Cabinet ministers are elected for a term of five years, and each person can only serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Moreover, the cabinet cannot interfere with military power, and if it is silent, the hundred officials will also be protected by the necessary protection of the Jinyi Guard......"
Zhao Qingshan was pleased with Jia Cong's honesty......
He nodded and said, "If that's the case, the minister can rest assured." If His Highness has nothing else to do, the minister will go on an errand according to His Highness's wishes. Let's reorganize the cabinet first! ”
Thinking of having a cabinet that he can use easily and reassurely, Zhao Qingshan is excited!
Jia Cong smiled and said, "Taifu, please!" ”
Watching Zhao Qingshan stride out of the Heart Cultivation Palace, Jia Cong's eyes gradually narrowed.
In fact, he is still a little inauthentic, because Zhao Qingshan is destined to overcome obstacles and do tough tasks when he sets up this cabinet.
I have to bear too much infamy, for him, the prince, to block the open guns and arrows.
The new law of only codifying the world's ticket numbers is enough for Zhao Qingshan to be attacked by a group.
The world now knows that he, the prince of the prison country, Shengming, is learning from the Holy Monarch to rule.
As soon as the power of the government was entrusted to the hands of the crown prince and the first assistant of the cabinet, Zhao Qingshan, this law did not come from him, and the birds in the sky did not believe it......
If the commercial tax is reimposed in the future, it will surely stir up a thousand more waves.
In addition, with Zhao Qingshan's iron and bloody hand, he will definitely reorganize the rule of officials.
Ning Zechen was too tolerant of the New Party officials, and in order to implement the new law, he made a lot of concessions on many things.
This made Zhao Qingshan very unbearable, now that he is in power, he is bound to clear a large part of the officials from the court!
Of course, this is what Jia Cong wants to see......
It's just that as these things continue to be done one by one, Zhao Qingshan's road will become narrower and narrower, and he will become a real lonely minister.
Even his prestige in Shilin officialdom will become less and less, and it will be difficult for the government decree to leave Chang'an City after all......
If you meet an emperor who is less gracious, let him follow in the footsteps of Ning Zechen.
He will even be worse than Ning Zechen.
And the only thing Jia Cong can do is to retain some humanity, not to completely become a creature called the emperor, not to let Zhao Qingshan and Bu Ning Zechen follow in the footsteps, to ensure that he has a peaceful old age, to have a good death, and finally, to enjoy the Taimiao......
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