Chapter Sixty-Eight: I am relieved
Wang Ning hid his face and cried, and fled in embarrassment.
When he came, he thought that King Han was finished, but at this moment he realized that maybe the person who was finished was himself.
Even Zhu Gaoxu despises his own personality, how can he mix it up in the future?
I'm afraid that no one will take me to play in the court.
Could it be that a dignified colt can only squat at home as an apartment?
Wang Ning's heart was like ashes, and he went home depressed, but he didn't know that he bumped into Princess Huaiqing head-on. When he took away the gift from King Han, Princess Huaiqing didn't know that it was her nephew who honored her, why did she take it?
"What the hell is going on? Does King Han ask you for a gift, or what's wrong? Where did you get it? ”
Wang Ning was speechless in the face of his wife's questioning, and said after a long time: "Yes, it was the imperial court that raided the Han Palace, and I had to go over, in case our family was implicated, it would be bad." ”
Princess Huaiqing frowned, "What's the matter, King Han is implicated again?" What did he do? ”
Wang Ning was stunned, and then said bitterly: "It seems, probably, maybe, this time the King of Han did not commit any crimes, and he also made meritorious contributions." ”
The more Princess Huaiqing listened, the more wrong she became, Wang Ning was speechless, and he simply called his son Wang Zhenliang over.
"You go, inquire carefully, what the hell is going on?"
Wang Ning had the heart to stop him, but his son's legs were fast, and he turned around and ran...... About half a day later, Wang Zhenliang came back gasping.
"Mother, His Royal Highness the King of Han has shown a big face this time, and now the whole Yingtian knows about it."
"Got it?" Princess Huaiqing asked.
"Knowing that the king of Han is kind-hearted, he borrowed money with a profit of five percent to help the business people. It's one out of five lower than the cheapest. He is simply a good man. As a result, such a good man was framed, his family property was confiscated, and even the bed he slept in was confiscated, which is called a miserable one! ”
Princess Huaiqing was puzzled, "He is so miserable, how can he show his face?" ”
Wang Zhenliang said: "Mother, you don't know, after this matter got out, the big guys all shouted that they wanted to support the scene, and they couldn't let His Royal Highness the King of Han suffer." Someone said that if you borrow money in the future, you will only go to the king of Han, and you will recognize the king of Han as a person with a conscience. ”
"Ahh Princess Huaiqing was surprised, "It's not that his family property has been copied, where is the money!" ”
"Oh, my mother, who said that there is no money if you raid the house? There is no money, no one is willing to borrow, others don't know, Xu Tongzheng proposed to fund 1 million to the King of Han, as well as Cheng Guogong, Cao Guogong, each of them also has to contribute 300,000, and Jing'an Hou, how many people are lined up to send money to the Han King. Not for anything else, just for the golden signboard of King Han. People are good to the people, loyal to the court, and when they encounter a fine, they pay the money honestly, just ask who is not at ease to do business with such a prince! ”
It took a while for Princess Huaiqing to understand, good guy, Zhu Gaoxu was blessed by misfortune, some people were willing to give him money, and some people were willing to borrow money from him.
He only needs to be in the middle of the match, sit and count the money.
Is there anyone who doesn't get rich?
"Then let's send some money to King Han, doesn't he have a good relationship with us!" Princess Huaiqing said anxiously.
Wang Zhenliang's face immediately collapsed, "Mother, I also heard that the king of Han was betrayed by his friends, thinking that the court was going to raid his house. ”
"Who? Who is so shameless? Princess Huaiqing blurted out.
Wang Zhenliang rolled his eyelids and lowered his head.
Princess Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized something.
"Wang Ning! You bastard! ”
Her Royal Highness got up and went directly to Wang Ning to settle accounts.
In this night's house, the two of them mingled, which was called a happy and harmonious husband and wife.
The next day, Princess Huaiqing went directly into the palace to meet Queen Xu, and as soon as she met, she hugged her fourth sister-in-law and cried...... With such a husband, my life is over.
I just ask my sister-in-law to be kind, and I must make it clear to King Han that this is all a matter of the horse, and he, who is an aunt, and two cousins, are all good.
If you don't ask Your Majesty for help, just drive Wang Ning out.
This princess wants to be and leave!
I can't live with this thing.
Queen Xu was made to have a big head, the princess and Li, no experience!
"Why don't you make do with it!"
"I can't get by, sister-in-law, I'm blind, married to a capricious villain, my life is over...... Woooooooo ”
Empress Xu couldn't resist it, so she could only ask people to invite Zhu Di, but the eunuch who went came back soon, and His Majesty was discussing the matter of King Han, so let's wait a little.
At this time, Xu Jingchang, Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi, Zheng Ci, as well as Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, and the ministers all gathered in the Golden Palace.
It's rare, Zhu Di has a smile on his face, Zhu Gaoxu, this kid, is really quite like himself.
The more I look at it, the more I like it!
Although King Han did not pay the tax in advance this time, he honestly repented afterwards and compensated for the tax and fine without any complaints. The prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people, and the people of my Zhu family must be like this, setting an example for the subjects of the world. I am very relieved, I am very relieved! ”
Even if the battle of Jingjing and the bloody charge were not praised by Zhu Di so much, this made Zhu Gaoxu shocked, and the long-lost father's love returned.
However, he glanced at Xu Jingchang and remembered the original warning, Zhu Gaoxu was excited, and hurriedly said: "The child only knows how to share the worries of his father, serve the Ming Dynasty, and do things wholeheartedly, nothing else!" ”
Zhu Di smiled with satisfaction, "Okay, I can think like this, I am really my good son, what happened this time is really beneficial to the country and the people!" ”
After finishing speaking, Zhu Di turned his head and looked at the ministers present, "The big guys all talk about it, what should I do?" ”
witnessed the scene of the Zhu family's father's kindness and filial piety, and no one is a fool.
Especially Zheng Ci, the secretary of the Criminal Department, only knew that Shilin couldn't tolerate him, and he was full of thoughts about finding a home...... Seeing that King Han was praised, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Han leads the world. For a long time, there have been gentry who are strong and strong, exploiting the people with heavy profits, knocking on the bones and sucking the marrow, nine out of thirteen, donkeys rolling, and profits. Many people have been forced to sell their sons and daughters, bankrupt their families, and they are all bitter and tearful when they mention it, and their livelihood is difficult, and there is no reason for this. ”
Speaking of this, Zheng Ci's eyes are still red, and he is really a good official who is dedicated to the people.
Xu Jingchang just twisted his head to the side, looking too much for fear of affecting his appetite.
Zhu Di smiled approvingly, "I have long known the difficulties of people's livelihood." If Zheng Shangshu can think like this, he won't promote you in vain! ”
Zheng Ci hurriedly leaned over and thanked the Holy Grace.
Then he said loudly: "Your Majesty, please Your Majesty, according to the precedent of King Han, thoroughly investigate the loans of all state capitals in the world, and all those who exploit the people with heavy profits and force their families to ruin must be severely punished!" The Criminal Department will send officials to thoroughly investigate everywhere, and the local officials dare to protect and ask the guilt together! The minister is ready, this time the investigation will be thorough, if the nine hundred and ninety-nine heads are cut off, the thousandth will be cut off by the minister. Ministers ask for life for the people, not afraid of life and death! ”
"Good! What a brave and faithful! ”
Zhu Di laughed and said: "There are filial sons and loyal ministers, why worry that Daming can't be prosperous!" I am really happy today, very happy...... Ladies and gentlemen, you all talk about it, what should you do about this matter, is it according to Zheng Shangshu's words? ”
Everyone present looked at each other, it was true, since Zhu Di ascended the throne, it was the first time he praised a courtier like this, and Zheng Ci picked it up.
However, if he loses the Sangyu in the east, he can only be a lonely minister in the future.
When the saints are exhausted, when will it be over.
Everyone was silent, but they didn't expect that one person said quietly: "Your Majesty, Zheng Shangshu's proposition is too one-sided, and it belongs to seeing only the trees, not the forest." But thinking that he is only a book of the Criminal Department, it is understandable. ”
Those who dare to pour cold water at this juncture, except for Xu Jingchang, will not be the second choice.
Zhu Di said: "You said that Zheng Shangshu's vision is not good, so what do you think?" ”
"Your Majesty, the key to this matter is not how many gentry are punished, nor how many heads are cut off. Rather, the people have a need for borrowing, and there are huge profits in it. If the imperial court can grasp this matter, it will definitely be able to fill the deficit effectively......"
"No! Never! ”
Without waiting for Xu Jingchang to finish speaking, Guo Zi, the imperial historian of Zuodu, immediately stood up and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, what Xu Tongzheng said is not new. At the beginning, Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty changed the law, and the Qingmiao method was used. As a result, this law has brought disaster to the country and the people, the people have been exploited, shaken the country's foundation, and the legacy is endless. The minister risked death to play, and please let Your Majesty know! ”
After he finished speaking, Wu Zhong, the secretary of Dali Temple, also stood up, and then several important ministers stepped forward one after another.
"Your Majesty, Xu Tongzheng is whimsical, and it will never work."
Zhu Di glanced at Xu Jingchang, "So many ministers oppose it, what do you say?" ”
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "It is precisely because of the opposition of so many ministers that the ministers are full of confidence. The king of Han obeyed the law and cherished the people, and everyone knew it. The Han king's lending to the outside world was not a loan from the imperial court, which just avoided the biggest drawback of the Qingmiao Law. Both the borrower and the borrower are willing to do so. If there is forced borrowing, extortion. The courtiers just impeached the king of Han, and the ministers would not shield the king of Han. ”
Zhu Di frowned slightly, "This method sounds good, but how much money does King Han have, and how much can he lend out?" I'm afraid I won't be able to benefit too many people, right? ”
Xu Jingchang smiled, "Your Majesty, this matter will not be done quickly." If the yamen is allowed to come forward, there will definitely be a ridiculous situation like the Song Dynasty in which Qingmiao money is lent to the citizens. The Han King respected the rules of business, and only if you were willing could you really take care of the people...... As for His Majesty's concerns, the minister thought that he could let the household department provide a financial guarantee to the King of Han through the Treasure Money Bureau. When the treasure money is circulated, the amount needed will naturally increase greatly, and the people can avoid exploitation when they get the money. The king of Han can also share the benefits with the household department, and this move can also enrich the treasury, and everyone up and down has benefited. Who else suffers? I don't know, which adult can give me some advice? ”
Can no one be victimized!
In the past, the gentry and wealthy families who lent money were all unlucky, and one of the best financial routes was cut off.
But at this moment, how dare they come out to stop it, whoever says one more word will wait to be raided thoroughly!
Just when the big guy was speechless, Xia Yuanji took a step forward, and said in a trembling voice: "The minister seconded the proposal, please ask Your Majesty to grant Xu Tongzheng's request." ”
The ministers were shocked, Xia Yuanji was already desperate, the thunder of the treasure money was about to explode, this was the last chance.
Zhu Di nodded, "Very good, I am very relieved today...... Deliver the decree, prepare the royal banquet, and I want to treat you. ”