Chapter 78: Returning the Favor

Zhang Pengxi took it with a surprised face, and said secretly, what the hell is this fourteenth elder brother doing? After reading it carefully, Zhang Yuanlong bluntly admitted in his confession that he had bribed Kali with 100,000 taels of silver, and colluded with him to resell 200,000 stone of rice at sea in the official warehouse with the naval warship, and later gave Kali 60,000 taels. ”

Yinzhen stretched out his hand and asked the two of them to sit down, before he smiled and said, "Could it be that Lord Zhang is going to spend a year in Shanghai?" ”

What does this mean? Is there anything else to do in Shanghai? Zhang Pengxi was already very depressed, today's conversation was too passive, completely led by Yinzhen, and he couldn't figure out his thoughts at all, he had been in a high position for many years, and it was rare to encounter this situation, but when he thought of Yinzhen's identity, he had to put on a correct posture and lower his figure, "The lower official is dull, and I hope that the fourteenth master will give advice." ”

"I can't talk about advice, it's the so-called peach and plum that you will repay." Yinzhen smiled and waved his hand, "Lord Zhang has been traveling in Jiangnan for many years, and he knows Jiangnan well, I don't know what Lord Zhang thinks of Jiangnan's extravagance?" ”

How did you get to this topic? What does this have to do with me? Zhang Pengxi has already begun to feel a headache, the fourteenth master spoke too much, he couldn't figure out Yinzhen's thoughts, he didn't dare to talk nonsense, Kangxi was advocating frugality, meditated, he muttered: "Jiangnan is rich, the wind of luxury has been a long time, in the past when I was a famous minister of science Tang Bin was appointed governor of Jiangsu, he also vigorously rectified, it can be seen that the effect is not great, he stepped down, the revival of the wind of luxury, in recent years, the world has been leveled, the people are rich, the wind of luxury is also getting more and more intense, the lower officials have heard and witnessed it in Jiangnan, Although he was full of worries, he was helpless. ”

"If you have money, you will naturally spend it, and if you are rich, you will naturally be luxurious, otherwise what is the use of making money desperately? This is human nature, so why bother to use the standards of science to demand all people? Yinzhen said lightly: "This is the same as water control, it is better to be sparse than blocked, Lord Zhang is now in charge of the household department, you might as well look at this problem from another angle, if these rich families are not extravagant, what will happen to the money they earn?" ”

The imperial court has always advocated frugality, Kangxi took the lead in thrift, thinking that it was an example, Zhang Pengxi and Ka Mintu had never thought about this problem, and couldn't help but meditate in their hearts, but Yinzhen took care of himself and continued: "If you can't be extravagant when you make money, then one is to dig a silver cellar and bury it." This situation is not uncommon, and the wealthy families in Jiangnan all have silver cellars. The second is to desperately buy land. This situation is even more, just look at how many big families in Jiangnan hang thousands of cards.

But what are the benefits to the country and the locality? Buried in the silver cellar, the silver money is not circulating, which is one of the major drawbacks of money administration, and over time, it will inevitably lead to a shortage of silver money in the market, causing prices to rise. The purchase of land will be more harmful, which will lead to a high concentration of land and trigger a series of social contradictions. ”

Zhang Pengxi, Ka Mintu and the two of them are the head of the household department and the other is the head of the household department, both of whom are veterans of financial management, and they are all shocked when they hear Yinzhen's words, this is not an alarmist sound, after a long time, this drawback will slowly be revealed, and it will be found out when the time comes, but it will be too late. Both of them also wondered in their hearts, how could such an obvious problem never be noticed? Zhang Pengxi faintly figured out a little bit of Yinzhen's thoughts, and he hesitated and asked, "This is what the fourteenth master means?" ”

Yinzhen knew what he wanted to ask, and couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm about to make an excerpt, are the two adults willing to sign?" ”

Kamin Tu was happy when he boarded, and this excerpt will inevitably attract Kangxi's great attention, if it can be implemented, it will not only be a matter of reputation, but at least it can leave a good impression in Kangxi's heart.

Zhang Pengxi is a little more careful, this fourteenth master doesn't look young, looks gentle and elegant, and laughs harmlessly, but in such a short period of time, it has shown everyone's demeanor, and it is definitely not a good master, how can there be such a good thing, it is better to figure out his intentions before making a claim, so he considered and said: "The fourteenth master has a unique eye and insight, which makes the lower officials ashamed, but the gentleman does not plunder the beauty ......of others, and the two of them are also useless and unprofitable." ”

"Hehe, don't worry, Lord Zhang." Seeing that the two of them were tempted, Yinzhen smiled happily: "The correct introduction of extravagance is the theme, but how to correctly lead the way?" We can't be general and light, the general launch of a model, come up with results, this is more convincing, Yinzhen has a specific idea, but the affairs are too busy, can not spare a hand, but also have to bother the two adults of the big frame, two are the head of the household, it is the best person to do this. ”

Yinzhen said a bunch of nonsense, but stopped at the key place, only Zhang Pengxi, Ka Mintu hooked the two of them itching, although Zhang Pengxi was very curious, but he still calmly waited for him to follow, and made up his mind not to see the rabbit or the eagle, but Ka Mintu finally did not have that bearing and self-cultivation, and couldn't help asking: "I don't know what the fourteenth master thinks?" ”