Chapter 3 The traitor Cai Jing confronted for the first time
When I returned to the East Palace Prince's Mansion at night, I suddenly felt hungry and thirsty, and as soon as I stepped into the door of the East Palace, I said to Chunxiang, prepare food, this prince is hungry. Haruka bowed her head and bowed her hands in agreement, and trotted to the northeast. Walk through the main hall and turn into the side hall to sit at the round table to reminisce about the Funing Hall just now, from today's results, the first step of the plan is a great success, the initial trust of the chairman and found a common language, no accident, the position of the prince should be a little more secure, at least not as before the chairman of the board of directors, you can also take advantage of the situation and the third to compete for a while, and then you can take the next step......!
After a while, I saw Haruka leading a team of maids and waiters rushing in, and in the blink of an eye, the round table was full of all kinds of meals, snacks, and fruits........ Suddenly, I saw the little chamberlain come to report: The prince of Qiqi, the prince Cai Jing asks to see! I smiled slightly, and said, please see you in the lobby and serve tea. Then he said to Xia Xiang: You go to the courtyard to pick two peach blossoms for me. Xia Xiang leaned over and agreed, and hurried away. So I went out of the side hall and went to the main hall.
Along the way, I secretly thought to myself, today Funing Hall and the chairman of the meeting, it is estimated that Cai Jing, the old guy, has been reported by the palace attendant and the detailed experience, but did not hear the specific content of the conversation, only heard that I talked with the chairman very happily, and then continued to let out loud laughter, and at the same time waited for the inner court dining room to urge three times before dispersing, it seems that this old guy is very well-informed, seeing that I am so abnormal today, usually so wooden a person, today with the chairman so close to the fate, it is estimated that I came to listen to the truth.
As soon as I arrived at the main hall of the lobby, I saw an old man with a red face leaning down and kneeling down and saying: Xiaguan Cai Jing has visited the prince. I fixed my eyes and thought that this is the legendary head of the six thieves Cai Jing, I feel that the age is indeed too old, after all, he is an old man in his seventies, but his complexion is very good, and his voice is loud, it seems that the crab roe soup dumpling (when Cai Jing was the prime minister, he invited hundreds of subordinates to eat together one day, and instructed the cook to make "crab roe steamed buns", and after the meal, the cook calculated the accounts, "The steamed buns are more than 1,300 yuan for money." "It took more than 1,300 yuan to make crab roe soup dumplings alone. It's really good for health. I raised my hand slightly, and the master asked me to get up and give me a seat. When the host and guest are seated, there will be refreshments served by the palace maids.
Cai Jing spoke first: Xia Guan was shocked to hear that the prince was injured, is he in good health? It seems that it is indeed the chairman's celebrity, the news is known very quickly and accurately, in feudal society, the health of the royal family is a secret, and then I will talk about it politely, so I echoed it casually and said: There is Lao Cai's concern, but the skin injury is not in the way. I thought, this old man has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, it is estimated that the matter of the Funing Hall has been known this afternoon, so he came to find out the truth, after all, such a human spirit can only be attached to the surface of the imperial power, and if he is separated from the imperial power, he is nothing. For me, the prince, he really has to seriously consider the issue of his standing in line, after all, Cai Jing is also a big family at present, there is a young guard Cai Bian, and there are seven sons under his knees, and the eldest son Cai You is an important minister of the court, which can also be said to be full of children and grandchildren. The old man is far ahead, he has to be responsible for the prosperity of the entire family, and he is also the first person responsible, if he doesn't have this awareness, then it's not Cai Jing, it seems that he is going to knock it down, so that the fox's tail is exposed first.
I saw Xia Xiang come in with two peach blossoms and put them on the coffee table where the main one was sitting, so I touched the two peach blossoms and said, today I dedicate my father's peach blossom hermitage poem, and ask Taishi Cai to give me more advice. First tell him clearly that there is indeed such a thing, and we talked very well, and then hinted that there is no flower for a hundred days, and no one is good for a thousand days, which means that it is very clear to tell each other that the fate of you and your family will be in my hands in the future, after all, I am the chairman of the Great Song Group in the future, and I only need to touch it lightly, and everything you have in the Cai family will be wiped out. Those who can mix under one person in politics and above ten thousand people are not ordinary people, and they have a deep understanding of every movement and expression of people, and some words can only rely on understanding, not words, this is the way politics and Chinese language expressions.
I saw Cai Jing's face change slightly, and he got up and leaned over and said: Xia Guan is already old and dizzy, and he doesn't dare to comment on the prince's masterpieces, but after hearing about it, Lao Chen asserted that this is a rare masterpiece since the beginning of this dynasty to Taizu, and hundreds of people in Cai's mansion will be regarded as a model for learning. This means that I am already old, how dare I talk about you, the prince, but I have heard that your father and son have talked for several hours, and I dare to guarantee with my experience of more than 70 years of seeing people that you are a rare Ming Jun since the establishment of the Great Song Company, and hundreds of people in our Cai family will definitely listen to you in the future.
A lot of things are said to mean not said, not said, and as if everything has been said. Looking at Cai Jing's attitude, I also knew that he had understood my stick, and now I had to give the radish, so I said affectionately: Cai Taishi is not easy, he has won the sacred heart of my emperor, and now he is the fourth time to hang the name of the Taishi, and the hard work is high, especially the method of coins, which has caused my Great Song Dynasty tax and silver to soar, and the protégés are all over the place, which has made outstanding contributions to my Great Song Dynasty. The meaning is very clear, that is, it is not easy for you, you are not easy, you have been up and down, on your set of financial methods that have brought disaster to the country and the people, although the tax has increased significantly, but it has led to several times the inflation in the Great Song Dynasty, but you can't blame you, you are also just to meet the squandering of the chairman, I can understand this, you have been the prime minister for decades, and you have promoted so many officials, you party henchmen, you must pay attention, don't pit our Great Song Group.
I saw Cai Jing's face change slightly, and his face was embarrassed, good guy, prince, you are going to expose my old bottom, it seems that it is not easy to fool the past. Then he said: that is, as a minister, he must be the main person to share worries and solve problems, and it is also an expedient measure for the protégé to give birth to a minister, and I hope that the prince will forgive me. This is shirking, prince, I have no way as the prime minister, the chairman of the board of directors spends too much, I have to find a way to make money, if I don't issue some treasury bonds, I don't print some paper money (Jiaozi), how can I support the consumption of the chairman. As for the "Birthday Gang", "Huashi Gang" this is the chairman's hobby, he is fascinated by it, and these I have to find the following people to do, I can't do it just a Guanggang commander, in which they are greedy for how much money, I also know in my heart, but what can be done, after all, some are still expedient, turn a blind eye, want the horse to run, how much grass, as for the future if you need to use the money, just ask, I will make you satisfied.
With this attitude, it feels like today's purpose has been achieved, and it has exceeded expectations. It seems that there is no problem with money, this guy doesn't know how much money he embezzled, and the purpose has been achieved, so give some protection and summary. Said: Taishi Cai is serious, the instructions can't be talked about, and now the Great Liao Kingdom is also in danger, the Jin people are eyeing each other, and the Western Xia Kingdom is capricious...... As a minister of the Great Song Dynasty, we must focus on the country's social welfare, only the country has a home, and only the country is strong and the people can be safe, as long as you are dedicated to the people and the country, the Great Song Dynasty will be restored to the prosperous period of Taizu, and the history is like iron.
This is a warning, what you said is a bit serious, the current chairman is in charge, what can I instruct you, you can't let this old thief fight in front of his father, you have also seen this situation today, the Great Liao Empire is almost over, Jin Bing wants to rob again, the western border is not too stable, you are the prime minister, not for the sake of the country, but also bent on personal enjoyment, corruption and bribery, you don't think that it is seamless, future generations are clear when they do historical records, you don't want to leave a stench for thousands of years, just cooperate with us, Build the country well, so that the people are also satisfied, if you want to open the country in the Great Song Dynasty, it is not that you can fight whoever you want, and you can destroy whoever you want.
I saw Cai Jing's eyes widen, his mouth slightly open, and he paused after a while, what the hell is going on, how do you know everything, it's so unexpected, I became a transparent person in front of you. Why didn't I find out that you were so powerful before, this is murder and punishment, it's too ruthless, I'm Cai Jinggan defeated, capitalized clothes, you will be my boss in the future. Quickly knelt down and said: What the prince said is very true, the old minister is very ashamed, listening to the prince's words, the old minister suddenly opened up, like a Daigo empowerment, deaf and deaf, there is a country to have a home, the country is strong and the people are safe, the old minister will go back and frame the prince's instructions as a family motto, in order to educate the descendants of the Cai family.
Hearing this, I thought to myself, this old thief is convinced, completely convinced. When people reach a certain age, the things they scruple will be different, the elderly in their seventies, think more about how to make the family business prosperous, the children and grandchildren enjoy the blessings, try their best to pave the way for them, and have to have a good reputation, who wants to leave a stench for thousands of years, leaving a reputation for the ages. As the so-called "human nature is inherently good" and "people's old words are true", the key is that you must have enough ability, coupled with the guidance of the direction, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, they must work hard, after all, as the old saying goes, "the prodigal son does not change his money". When it comes to this, the attitude is also given, and it is clear, so he said: Cai Taishi, please Cai, Cai, as long as we are united as courtiers, united, selfless, dedicated to the people, dedicated to the country, I believe that the Great Song Dynasty will be super prosperous Tang Dynasty, Cai Taishi and the Cai family will go down in history. At such an old age, don't bow down at every turn, I can't stand it, you will unite around me in the future, and do things for me wholeheartedly, I believe that through our joint efforts, the country will be governed well, and your Cai family will not be scolded by future generations.
After saying so much, I was also thirsty, so I casually picked up the teacup and took a few sips and said: Taishi Cai, please drink tea, this is the new tea from the south this year, sweet and refreshing, good for the body. Old guy, you are also old, in a few years, you will go to see my ancestor immediately, you understand, you have to give me a good look at those guys in the south now, they are greedy for enough money, if you can bring down a few of them, I believe it will make you feel comfortable, healthy, and live a few more years. I saw Cai Jing's eyes roll, then he picked up the teacup and took a sip of it and said with a smile: The old minister thanked the prince for enjoying the tea, and the old minister did not disturb the prince's rest, and the old minister took his leave. It means that I understand, I have heard a long time ago that those who engaged in "Huashi Gang" in the south have intercepted a lot and occupied a lot of money, so I will go back and study it carefully, how to clean them up! That's almost the end of it, so I said casually: Chunxiang, send Cai Xiang for me, and the next time Cai Xiang comes, you will report to me as soon as possible. It's very simple, it's Old Man Cai, you will be Chunxiang with me in the future, I will send you a message with Chunxiang if you have something, you see her like seeing me. Cai Jing hurriedly said: There is Miss Lao Chunxiang, and the old minister has retired. It is very clear that the prince, the old minister received it, and she will be the person in the future, so I will go.
Looking at Cai Jing's back slowly leaving, I felt that his back was a little hunched, and he was also very careful when he walked, taking small steps, indeed, these years, no one is easy, such an old man, and he is still running for the family, after all, accompanying the king is like a tiger, dealing with the royal family, one person may be able to achieve the Tao at any time, and the whole family will ascend to heaven, and the ascension may still be heaven. I feel a little sorry for this old man, but when I think of what he and the Cai family have done, it will calm down, after all, everyone has to pay the price for past mistakes, it's just a matter of time and the price, I hope he can seize the opportunity to reduce some of the deep sins committed by the Cai family against the people! Thinking of this, I felt a little tired today, and then said to Sanxiang, I'm tired, let's prepare toiletries. Then he turned to the side hall and walked towards the inner wing.