Chapter 3: The Wei Scam

The next day, a red hairy man appeared on Qianmen Street, and a mirror with more than one person was placed next to him.

Passers-by stopped curiously to watch.

Some even jumped away frightened by themselves in the mirror.

Someone tried to talk to him, but he didn't understand the language, and he didn't know what this red hairy was talking about.

It wasn't until a person who claimed to understand Hongmao appeared that everyone knew what was going on.

It turned out that this person came from the distant sea, and originally planned to pay tribute to the Ming Emperor to pay tribute to the mirror of his country, but he never had the opportunity to face the saint, so he planned to sell the mirror and make up the money to go home.

When he said the price of the mirror, the onlookers exclaimed!

Ten thousand taels! Not a single copper plate is not sold!

My dear mother! So expensive?

It didn't take long for this matter to spread throughout the capital.

There is no shortage of rich people in the capital, and many people come to watch the excitement.

A famous relative liked it at a glance, so he asked the housekeeper to go back and get the silver, ready to buy it and give it to Gangna's concubine.

This matter also reached the ears of Tian Ergeng, the commander of Jinyiwei, and there was nothing to do, so he rushed over with someone.

As soon as I saw that the mirror reflected on the person, even the pores on the face were clearly visible, and I immediately decided to take it down.

So he gave his subordinates a look.

The subordinates understood, led the people to the red hair, and scolded loudly.

"Qianmen Street is not allowed to sell without permission, and the goods will be confiscated."

After speaking, the two of them lifted the mirror, and the red haired Yi wanted to stop it, but was kicked away.

Seeing this, the lord was not happy, and shouted:

"I can't take this mirror away, I want it."

Tian Ergeng was happy when he heard it.

Jin Yiwei is doing things, is there anyone who is really not afraid of death?

Looking back, the face is familiar.

As long as the face is cooked, it means that the level is not high.

"Jin Yiwei is handling the case, and you also want to obstruct it?"

The nobleman's face was embarrassed, and then Tian Ergeng came close to him and said in a voice that only two people could hear:

"Or are you going to grab something from the nine thousand years old?"

When Xun Qi heard this, his face turned like earth, his lips trembled, and he was speechless in horror. There are many thousand-year-olds in this world, but there is only one nine-thousand-year-old.

Tian Ergeng smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and walked away with his subordinates.

In the evening, Wei Qiansui received Tian Ergeng's filial piety.

He was also startled when he tore off the red cloth on the mirror, which was so clear.

He looked at himself in the mirror, with gray hair and an old face.

I couldn't help but touch the wrinkles on my face with my hand, it turned out that I was so old.

"Ancestor, long live the Lord calling you." A small eunuch knelt on the ground and said softly.

Wei Zhongxian's spirits perked up, he came back to his senses, swept away the depression just now, and strode out.

I'm not old, Your Majesty still needs yourself!

Wei Zhongxian came to the Qianqing Palace and saw that Zhu Youzhen was about to salute, but he was interrupted by him.

"Excuse me."

"Long live thanks."

"Minister, you come. Look at this thing. Zhu Youzhen beckoned to him, and said in a slightly affectionate tone.

Wei Zhongxian took a closer look, and it was a mirror. It's the same as my own, but it's much smaller. It's only about six inches long and four inches wide. Cautiously took it and pretended to play with it twice.

"This thing is very wonderful, and the person who can shine it is so delicate that he dares to ask where it came from?"

Where did it come from? Same as yours. And the evening, six pieces of six, free shipping.

"Haha, the factory also thinks this thing is wonderful?"

"It's a treasure!"

"Coincidentally, last month, when I was still a king, I accidentally met a red-haired Yi, whose name was Weile Mu. I was very curious about their country, so I found an interpreter and invited him to the palace. He lived in my house for a few days, and although this red-haired man was full of commotion, there was still merit in this mirror, and this one was given to me. ”

"Long live is really blessed, and you can harvest such a treasure." Wei Zhongxian said with emotion.

"You don't have to flatter. I summoned you today to have a project for you to do. ”

"What is a project?"

"It's business."

"Business?"

"That's right! It's business. The current situation in the DPRK must have been heard by the ministers. I had just ascended to the pole, and I originally planned to raise some silver taels to make up for the arrears over the years, but those people in the outer court ...... Alas! Don't talk about it. ”

"Long live don't be angry, right now, everyone is in the court, and the outer court is full of honest people, and it's normal that you can't get a silver tael." Wei Zhongxian began to talk serious nonsense.

"I also know about this, so I think I have to rely on myself. Today, I accidentally thought of what the red hairy Yi had said. Like this small mirror in my hand, it can be sold for a hundred taels of silver, and the profit is huge. However, although the mirror is simple to make, it is very expensive. To build a workshop for making mirrors, it takes nearly 10 million investments. But I ......"

After listening to Zhu Youzhen's words, Wei Zhongxian seemed to understand something.

Is it difficult for me to pay? But he didn't embezzle so much.

"Don't worry about it, I have an idea to raise the silver taels needed to set up the workshop in a short time. It's just that the factory minister needs to come forward. ”

"The old slave will not hesitate to do his best."

"The factory has a wide range of friends, and knows many wealthy merchants, can you try to borrow some silver taels from them? Of course, not to lend their money in vain. Anyone who borrows money can receive a fixed amount of interest every month. Taking 10,000 taels as an example, the interest can be returned 300 taels per month, and the interest in the first month will be deducted from the principal. The annual profit can reach 3,600 taels. As long as the principal is not returned, the interest will always be returned. What does the factory think? ”

After listening to Zhu Youzhen's words, Wei Zhongxian fell into deep thought.

His level of education is not high, but he can still calculate this account for 10,000 taels of silver and 3,600 taels a year.

If this continues, won't it take three years to pay back?

Besides, with such a technology to make mirrors, why worry that the principal cannot be recovered?

If I put my money in, 10,000 taels a year is 3,600 taels, 20,000 taels is 7,200 taels, 30,000 taels is, how much is it?

"Ahem~"

Zhu Youzhen's cough interrupted Wei Zhongxian's brainstorming.

"What do you think?"

"The old slave thinks that the idea of Banzai is very clever!"

"But there is one thing that the factory minister must not declare to the public that I am in charge of this matter. Otherwise, the speech officer of the outer court..."

"The old slave knows that he will live up to his expectations."

"In that case, let's act as soon as possible. This mirror will be rewarded to the factory company, and after the deed is completed, I will have another reward! ”

As he spoke, he picked up the mirror and handed it to Wei Zhongxian.

"Long live thanks!"

With that, he cautiously held the mirror and retreated.

As soon as he left the palace gate, Wei Zhongxian straightened his waist and walked towards his residence.

His Majesty's trust in himself for such an important matter is evident. As for why it wasn't handed over to a few people from the Xinwang Mansion, Wei Zhongxian figured it out with a slight move of his brain.

Those minions have the ability and level of this Chitose to do things?

Zhu Youzhen didn't know that Wei Zhongxian's brain replenishment ability was so strong, and he was struggling in a pile of twists and turns with a sad face.

Lack of money!

Lack of money!

Still lack of money!

I don't know if Wei Zhongxian can do it.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhu Youzhen stood up and stretched. Instructed Wang Chengen to call the Zhou family to come to dinner together.

Zhou's original name was Zhou Yufeng, with white skin and beautiful appearance, dignified and beautiful.

In the past six months, the two have had a good relationship.

He doesn't like to eat alone, and he calls Zhou Yufeng every time, even if he is the emperor now.

Zhou Yufeng also persuaded him, but he couldn't resist him.

No, not long after Wang Chengen went out, Zhou came over.

"Long live the concubines."

"Zitong doesn't need to be polite, I have a gift for you." As he spoke, he took Zhou Yufeng's hand and walked to a mirror.

"This!? Is this a mirror? How do you shine so clearly!? Looking at herself in the mirror, Zhou Yufeng covered her mouth in surprise, and her little daughter was delicate.

"This is a gift from Hongmaoyi, and I can't use it, so I'll give it to you. Use it every day when you are dressing up. ”

"This, such a valuable thing for a concubine?"

"Well, there is another one, after eating, I will order someone to send it to your palace, and you will send it to the imperial sister-in-law."

"The concubine obeys."

While I was talking, dinner came. The two sat down to eat together.

Wei Zhongxian was also eating, in a house outside the palace.

What tigers, biaos, dogs, and people who can come have been called by him.

Wei Zhongxian sat at the top, listening to everyone's sycophants with a red face.

After three rounds of drinking, Wei Zhongxian entered today's topic.

"We have a project that needs your support!"

"What is a project?" A group of people asked.

"I don't understand this! It's business! ”

As he spoke, he ordered the mirror to be lifted.

"This is what Tian Ergeng gave to our family today. How about you take a look? ”

Everyone got up and looked around the mirror, and kept letting out exclamations.

This mirror is too shocking for them.

Looking at Tian Ergeng, who was sitting in the old god, everyone was jealous.

All the good things have been put on his stall.

After watching, Wei Zhongxian motioned for everyone to sit down.

"This project of ours is related to this thing. Our family is going to build a workshop to produce mirrors, and we need your help at the moment. ”

When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized.

Borrow money.

It is impossible not to borrow.

Not wanting to borrow more is a must.

Wei Zhongxian is so shrewd, he can understand what everyone is thinking when he looks at everyone's faces.

"Don't worry, we won't lend your money for nothing. One hundred taels per month, our family will pay you three taels of interest, one thousand taels to pay thirty taels, ten thousand taels to pay three hundred taels, and the first month's interest will be deducted from the principal on the spot. That is to say, our family will give you a note of 100 taels, and you only need to give our family 97 taels, and then pay the interest on time at the beginning of each month. ”

Wei Zhongxian can't settle accounts, just because they can't do it.

Such a high interest rate made them excited, and they silently calculated how much was appropriate in their hearts.

"Of course, the interest rate is so high, don't fool our family with 1,800 taels. Start at least 10,000 taels, don't be embarrassed if you don't have it. It's all gone, our family is tired. ”

After that, he went back to the inner room with the support of his subordinates.

Seeing this, everyone with different hearts also got up and left.