Chapter 86. Drought (3)

"Wang An, shut up!" After Zhu Youxiao stopped Wang An, he said to Hou Guoxing:

"Eldest brother, these 300,000 stone grains are counted as the brother borrowed from you, and as for the silver, the brother doesn't want it. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

As the Son of Heaven, the people close to him should enjoy the glory of the world. But so far, Kebaba has only obtained the title of a holy lady, and has also driven Wenchen out of the palace. Hou Guoxing has also been in danger several times.

Feeling ashamed, he secretly took out 400,000 taels of silver, nominally as the start-up capital of the coal mine, but in fact it was also to make up for Hou Guoxing.

If it weren't for the urgency of the disaster now, he wouldn't even ask for the 300,000 stone grain, and you must know that during the famine, the price of grain would rise at least twice, and this was still under the proper control of the imperial court.

But now in less than two months, the 400,000 taels of silver he gave Hou Guoxing have now become one million taels of silver, or even more, which makes him embarrassed to take away the last more than 100,000 taels of silver in Hou Guoxing's hand.

Zhu Youxiao scolded angrily, Wang An shrunk his neck, he who has followed Zhu Youxiao for many years, knows his temperament very well.

Knowing that Zhu Youxiao felt ashamed of Hou Guoxing. But then again, the 300,000 stone grains were taken out in vain, and it would be a little painful for anyone to exchange them. What's more, this is not Hou Guoxing's business.

Thinking of this, Wang An spoke:

"Your Majesty, according to the idea of the slave maid, the 300,000 stone grain and grass should be converted into silver at the market price and given to the thousands of households.

Looking at Zhu Youxiao's stubborn face, Hou Guoxing smiled and spoke

"It's just a little silver tael, the emperor doesn't have to be like this" Saying this, Hou Guoxing looked at Wang An again and continued:

"It's a tough situation right now, and as long as we work together, we're going to get to the bottom of it." After speaking, Hou Guoxing interrupted Zhu Youxiao again:

"If the emperor feels that he can't go, when this disaster passes, remember to cash in on my first-class general."

"What Hou Qianhu said is yes! The old slave grew up with the emperor since he was a child. For the sake of the emperor, even if he wants the life of the old slave, he should be. Wang An also followed Hou Guoxing's words and slapped the horses.

With Hou Guoxing's joke, Zhu Youxiao felt a lot better, but his face was a little unbearable, and he said again:

"These 300,000 stone of food, although it is needed by the victims, it is also cheaper than the sour people in the cabinet who are in the cabinet for a vegetarian meal, I am really unwilling."

"Of course it won't be for nothing! This time......" Hou Guoxing blurted out but suddenly stopped, and continued:

"By the way, with these 300,000 stone grains, how much is still missing?"

"Disaster relief requires 500,000 stone grains and grass, and 200,000 taels of silver. The military salary of the soldiers of Liaodong required 500,000 taels of silver. And now there are only more than 100,000 taels of silver in the household department. ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't notice Hou Guoxing's sudden stoppage, and when he mentioned the money for disaster relief, the whole person began to have a headache again.

"The victims of the disaster have been saved, and the military salaries have to be made up." Hou Guoxing muttered to himself.

"Then what about the remaining nearly a million taels of silver!" Wang An on the side was shocked again.

He just said that there was still a difference of 600,000 taels, but the salaries of the soldiers in Liaodong were automatically filtered out.

After all, it has become a common practice for the Ming Dynasty to owe soldiers military salaries, not to mention that three months ago, the first emperor had reissued one million taels of silver to Liaodong.

In contrast, if the victims in the north are not treated, there is only a dead end waiting for them.

"How did this country get to this point!" Seeing Wang An's startled expression, Zhu Youxiao's eyes were also slightly red, and his face was full of frustration.

Hou Guoxing's half-stretched hand was retracted, smiled and waved his hand to cover up:

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I can solve this matter."

He was going to pat Zhu Youxiao on the shoulder to comfort him, but considering that Wang An was still on the side, he took it back.

After all, the Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven. Wang An, an old-fashioned man, is quite dissatisfied with Hou Guoxing's lack of size or size. He also went to the guest Baba many times to complain.

"Hou Qianhu, do you still have money?" Before Zhu Youxiao could speak, Wang An was slightly stunned, and then began to worry about his coffin again.

Hou Guoxing rolled his eyes, Lai had to deal with Wang An, and continued:

"The drought must be saved, and the emperor, as the parent of all people, cannot let his people starve to death. What's more, this time the north was affected by a large area of disaster, and if it was not treated in time, it was likely to trigger a rebellion and affect the safety of Daming Sheji. ”

Speaking of this, Hou Guoxing suddenly remembered the old Zhang Tou, who had talked about Yizi cannibalism at the beginning, and felt a pang in his heart.

After a while, Hou Guoxing, who had stabilized his emotions, continued to speak:

The north was hit by the disaster, and the soldiers of Liaodong bore the brunt, and the military households were seriously affected, so the soldiers' salaries must be made up in full at this time. Otherwise, how will the poor and crazy Jianzhou Tartars be encountered, and the unstable soldiers in the rear will fight.

"I know that, too, but where can I find so much money?" Zhu Youxiao wiped away the tears that came out of his eyes and asked.

"Don't worry, listen to me." Hou Guoxing completely entered the state at this time and continued:

"At present, the 300,000 stone grain I have on hand is still in the Huguang area, and the imperial court sailors will send 150,000 stone grain to Liaodong and Shandong by sea. The Ministry of Household sent 100,000 taels of silver to prepare for the needs of the victims. ”

Hou Guoxing slowly talked about his plan with his hands behind his back, and Zheng Yiguan's appearance was clearly reflected in his mind.

This incident was handed over to Zheng Yiguan to handle, so that after laying a good foundation on the sea route, he could start his own navigation business.

"When this batch arrives, the victims of the disaster in the north and the soldiers at the border should be able to stabilize. Remember, we must not leak out the information of how much food we have. ”

"What about the rest of the story!" Zhu Youxiao got up and asked.

Seeing Hou Guoxing with his hands behind his back, planning one step at a time, Zhu Youxiao felt that Cao Zhi and Zhou Yu during the Three Kingdoms period were nothing more than that.

"Back? Later, of course, it was to raise money. ”

Hou Guoxing turned to Zhu Youxiao and smiled and spoke, with a burst of light in his eyes.

Wang An, who was on the side, frowned and said:

Oh, my Hou Qianhu, you haven't talked about it for a long time, how should you raise this money? ”

Hou Guoxing turned to stare out the window, as if pondering some earth-shattering plan.

The sunlight shines through the window, and the back of Hou Guoxingwei's case looks dazzling in the eyes of Zhu Youxiao and Wang An behind him.

After a long time, an empty and lonely voice came out of Hou Guoxing's mouth:

"Don't leak it!"

The two behind him fainted directly.

Soon, the sun was setting, and it was time for Hou Guoxing to leave the palace, and Wang An sent Hou Guoxing out of the palace.

Outside the gate of the Qianqing Palace, on the square made of white marble, Hou Guoxing stopped and said:

"Father-in-law, when this incident passes, you will see if there are outstanding sons and nephews in the family, and then give them an official body."

Wang An on the side was stunned for a moment and said with a smile:

"It turns out that you are also mixed with private goods!"

It turned out that Hou Guoxing put on a tall demeanor just now, and said that the heavenly opportunity should not be revealed, and the two did not let Hou Guoxing go. Make sure he tells the plan.

Hou Guoxing had no choice but to give the two of them a rough plan, and asked Zhu Youxiao to find a way to get ten or five civil official identity documents. Ten or less than five military generals' official documents.

Hou Guoxing shook his head with a smile, looked at the afterglow of the sunset, sighed for a long time, and said:

"Father-in-law, what do you think of the Donglin Party?"

Wang An's hand shook violently, looked at Hou Guoxing in the afterglow of the sunset, and was silent for a moment before he spoke:

"Why does Guoxing ask this?"

In the era of imperial power, the term party is definitely a derogatory term, the ancients had a gentleman not a party, because of the existence of a party, there will inevitably be common interests, and a party is too large, the imperial power will inevitably become its enemy.

Hou Guoxing directly named the officials of the Donglin family as the Donglin Party, which shows that he is already very dissatisfied in his heart.

Seeing that Hou Guoxing did not speak, Wang An sorted out his tone and said:

"The Duke of Donglin may be a little domineering in his actions, but his character and official reputation are still good. After the last demonstration, they also knew that they had misunderstood you, and now they have a lot of praise for you. ”

Hou Guoxing turned around and saw Wang An, who couldn't see forty, his temples had begun to whiten, and a trace of sourness flashed in his heart.

This person has indeed helped him a lot, and he is also loyal to Zhu Youxiao. and his mother, Kebaba, have also suffered for many years.

Hou Guoxing stared at Hou Guoxing and said:

"Father-in-law, no matter what they do? Is it a loyal minister? Their growing power has already affected the emperor. ”

Wang An looked at Hou Guoxing's sincere eyes and opened his mouth, but he didn't make a sound.

"If there is no skin, there will be no hair! No matter who it is, as long as his existence affects the emperor, he is our enemy. Hou Guoxing gritted his teeth and said.

Hou Guoxing's meaning is very clear, putting aside how Zhu Youxiao is a person, he and Wang An and Zhu Youxiao share weal and woe, without Zhu Youxiao's existence, they are nothing.

And Wang An's closeness to Donglin, or his trust in their so-called official reputation and reputation, made Hou Guoxing very vigilant, so he talked openly with Wang An here.

Wang An took two steps forward, held Hou Guoxing's hand tightly, and said:

"Guoxing rest assured, if one day, they dare to move their minds that should not be moved, our family will be the first to fight with them."

Hou Guoxing endured goosebumps all over his body and shook Wang An's hand tightly.

I was speechless for a while in my heart, this Wang An is good at everything, but he likes to hook his shoulders and back, shake hands and touch his face. Every time it gave him a chill.

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Early in the morning, the sun has just risen.

The Qianqing Palace was already full of the cabinet and six ministers.

Tomorrow is the court meeting, the disaster situation in the north is urgent, Zhu Youxiao thought of the urine of this group of civil officials, and he was really not at ease, so he summoned the cabinet and the six Shangshu to the Qianqing Palace to inquire about Wang An early in the morning.

Zhu Youxiao's face was blue, his whole body trembled slightly, and he stared at the bosses of the Ming Dynasty in front of him.

This group of people helps him manage the Ming Dynasty, and this group of people represents the core rights of the entire Ming Dynasty.

And the underground bigwigs lowered their heads, only the sound of heavy breathing remained, their buttocks hung in the air, lightly pressed against the bench surface, and beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

And Wang An, who was next to Zhu Youxiao, was also left with beads of sweat on his forehead.

What happened to make these rulers of the Ming Dynasty look like this?

Suddenly, Zhu Youxiao overturned the yellow case in front of him, got up and scolded:

"Presumptuous! Dare you to deceive me! ”