Inside the wide and deserted Fengtian Temple.

Zhu Di looked at the pile of folds in front of him expressionlessly, and threw it aside every time he finished reading a copy.

On the side, Yishaha stood cautiously aside.

Suddenly, Zhu Di remembered something and looked up at Yishuha.

"You say, let the merchants take the place of me to monitor the officials and gentry of the various state capitals, and then hand it over to the Jinyi Guards to deal with.

However, those brocade guards are stationed in various state capitals, will they slowly become like those gentry officials, for some greed, unite to exploit the people and oppress the merchants? ”

"This ......"

Yishuha's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty forgives the sin, the slave is just a slave without eggs, and she doesn't understand these family and country affairs!" ”

"When did you lose your heart and soul to be so timid?"

Zhu Di took a deep look at Yi Ha, and said: "Jinyiwei is in charge of the prison and has the right to patrol and arrest hundreds of officials, but even when the emperor is alive, these Jinyiwei will begin to abuse their power and be favored according to the situation.

Now, Jinyiwei has slacked off, and there are so many corrupt officials and corrupt officials in the places directly under the capital division, and they can't find out about oppressing and exploiting the people like that......

Jin Yiwei has already shown these signs now, and if it is a few decades away, what will they become? ”

Yishaha's face changed again.

"Daming is getting more prosperous day by day, we don't allow hundreds of officials and brocade guards to hold Daming back, as for those businessmen, we can't trust them all......

Let's prepare to establish a yamen in the palace that can control the brocade guards.

With the merchant as the eyes and ears, and the postman as the messenger, supervise the gentry and the powerful ...... of the world"

Hearing this, Yisha's eyes widened directly.

Zhu Di asked again: "Since we entered the Beijing Division, you have been by our side, if you go to take charge of this matter, can you handle this matter?" ”

Yisha hurriedly knelt down, his face full of panic, "The slave and the maid are just the servants of His Majesty, Your Majesty trusts the slave and the maid so much, and if you hand over this matter to the slave and the maid, the slave and the maid will do their best!" ”

"Do your best!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "As long as you do your best, we will rest assured!" ”

He also lost his halian and prostrated repeatedly.

"Please also rest assured, Your Majesty, the slaves and maids will be carefully selected, and then they will go to the Chamber of Commerce and send some loyal and clever eunuchs!"

Or in the past, Zhu Di would be very conceited, he replaced Jinyiwei with his trusted henchmen, and gave hundreds of officials a salary, and then used year-end bonuses to motivate a group of vassal kings and courtiers!

Under the combination of will, those officials of the Ming Dynasty should not be too excessive.

But this column of things came down, and he wavered.

Everyone in the Ming Dynasty, whether it is those loyal officials or those brocade guards, gentry, and merchants, is only for their own interests.

Even, it has reached the point of not being afraid of death and losing heart.

Perhaps, in the entire Ming Dynasty, only Guo An and these eunuchs in the palace are worthy of his trust.

……

And on the other side.

Maritime Traders will be on the table.

Shen Zhuang was sitting in the main hall of the Chamber of Commerce, entertaining some wealthy businessmen and magnates from Jiangnan.

“…… Shopkeeper Shen, you and I have a deep friendship since the previous generation, so I won't say those false polite words! ”

Those wealthy businessmen and giants who were outside, full of spring light, and followed by many escorts, would be full of misery one by one.

"I'm waiting for a hard time now, but fortunately, the sea ban is wide open, and I can go to sea to trade.

However, you also know that when you go out to sea, you have to squeeze most of your family's belongings into it.

Even those of us who have a lot of money are a little unbearable.

However, I didn't expect that although we could take a great risk and bring those treasures from overseas back to Daming.

But it's not easy to betray, and those officials, officials and gentry are becoming more and more greedy one by one......"

"Shopkeeper Shen, don't you know that those officials in Hanzhong Mansion and Changde Mansion can't wait for me to wait for ninety percent of the profits......"

"Shopkeeper Shen, you have seen Your Majesty, and you also have a very good relationship with that Dingguo Gong, can you ask us for mercy and let them help us!"

"Yes, instead of feeding those money to those who give it to the evil tiger, it is better to pay the money to the prince of the country......"

"Ladies and gentlemen, Dingguo Gong will not take any money from you!"

Shen Zhuang shook his head firmly.

"This ......"

The faces of the businessmen changed slightly.

Shen Zhuang said: "As you know, I was originally in charge of several shops in Beiping Mansion.

At that time, Dingguo Gong would not charge any money.

At this point, the prince of the country will be the prince of the country, and he will not take anyone's money......"

"How's that okay?"

These businessmen were suddenly full of anxiety.

"Shopkeeper Shen, no matter what, you must help us!"

"Yes, I have always been in the same spirit, and I waited for this time to come, but I was forced to ......"

"Ladies and gentlemen, let me consider this matter carefully."

Shen Zhuang sighed softly, looking helpless, he naturally knew how greedy those officials were like evil tigers.

"Alas......"

A group of businessmen, all of them were full of sadness.

At this time, everyone saw that the Chamber of Commerce walked in with a subordinate.

Without waiting for the subordinates of the Chamber of Commerce to speak, the other subordinate directly bowed his hand and said: "I have seen the shopkeeper Shen, my lord is invited!" ”

Shen Zhuang was stunned, "Your master?" ”

"He is the prince of Dingguo!"

The man said.

Hearing this, the eyes of the businessmen suddenly widened.

"Grandpa summoned me?"

Shen Zhuang stood up directly and arched his hand to the merchants, "Dingguo Gong summoned me, Shen Zhuang didn't dare to delay, I can't entertain you!" ”

"Dingguo Gong is summoned, there must be something important, Shen Shopkeeper go quickly!"

"Exactly, Shopkeeper Shen doesn't have to worry about me waiting!"

Shen Zhuang once again arched his hand towards the giants, and then followed the people of the Guo Mansion, walked out of the Chamber of Commerce, and headed towards the Dingguo Mansion.

Soon.

It is to come to the Dingguo Mansion.

Guo An sat on the chair with a leisurely face, and there was no sense of urgency, which made Shen Zhuang breathe a sigh of relief.

As long as it's not a bad thing.

"Shen Zhuang has seen Dingguo Gong!"

"Sit down and talk!"

"Thank you Dingguogong!"

Shen Zhuang saluted again, and after sitting down, he noticed the charter on the coffee table next to him.

"I don't know if my grandfather is looking for a villain, but what's the matter?"

"Great thing!"

Guo An chuckled, pointed to the charter and said, "There is a great drought in the north, in order to encourage the merchants, His Majesty has given some favors to the merchants of the Ming Dynasty in order to transport grain to the north and relieve the victims......

"Your Majesty's Reward?"

Shen Zhuang's eyes widened suddenly, and when he looked at the charter, his breathing instantly became short.

Guo An said: "You pick it up and take a look!" ”

"Yes, Grandpa!"

Shen Zhuang hurriedly picked up the charter, opened it carefully, and when he saw the content on it, his whole person instantly stiffened.

Immediately, he trembled with excitement.

After reading it word by word, he hurriedly saw Guo An, "Gong...... Grandpa, what you said above is true, you didn't joke about the villain? ”

"Humph!"

Guo An snorted coldly, "Isn't there a small seal on it, aren't you literate?" ”

"Little stamp?"

Shen Zhuang was stunned for a moment, hurriedly picked up the charter, and looked at it again.

After seeing the small seal at the back, my pupils suddenly dilated!

"Hong Ding ......"

"Grandpa, is this true?"

"Could it be that I dare to copy this seal?"

Guo An glanced at Shen Zhuang and didn't have a good breath.

"This ...... This...... We businessmen can not only be exempted from business taxes, but also accumulate meritorious deeds, get out of the country, and exchange official positions...... Even, can you tell those unscrupulous officials and gentry? ”

Shen Zhuang's excited voice changed tone.

"Hmm!"

Guo An nodded lightly.

"Poof!"

Shen Zhuang knelt directly on the ground, and it was a big gift to Guo An.

"The villain replaces the thousands of businessmen of the Ming Dynasty, thank you for your great kindness!"

"It doesn't have to be this way!"

Guo An waved his hand very indifferently, "Hurry up." ”

Shen Zhuang got up as he said and continued: "Grandpa, don't you know how much these businessmen and I were looked down upon by those gentry and officials on the way to business, and how much they were bullied by them!" ”

"Know something!"

Guo An said lightly.

Shen Zhuang: "......"

Guo An continued: "In the past two years, the role of your businessmen to Daming has been seen by His Majesty.

Therefore, Your Majesty has changed his attitude and used you with one use.

You can't let Your Majesty down, let alone deliberately retaliate, otherwise your Majesty will be disappointed, and you businessmen will have no place to turn over......"

"Please rest assured!"

Shen Zhuang looked confident, "We and other businessmen are doing business in all directions, and at least seventy percent of the money we earn every year must be bribed to those officials and gentry.

It would be easiest for me to wait for the merchants to find out their lawlessness! ”

"Hmm!"

Guo An nodded slightly, and said again: "Of course, when you are looking for it, you should also understand that you and other businessmen should show your contribution to the Ming Dynasty as much as possible." ”

"Don't worry, the villain understands!"

Shen Zhuang hurriedly responded.

"Now that you understand, let's go!"

Guo An nodded slightly and said, "This will, Your Majesty should have sent some eunuchs to the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce."

You are careful to receive and rest assured that the eunuch is the person next to His Majesty.

In addition, as the steward of the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, you must not deceive Your Majesty, nor can you do anything illegal.

Otherwise, the punishment will be more severe in the future.

In addition, you should also pay more attention to some righteous businessmen who are united by you......"

"Yes, villain understands!"

"Take this charter and go!"

Shen Zhuang got up, bowed to Guo An, and left with excitement on his face.

From now on, their Shen family will be the benefactors of all merchants in the Ming Dynasty.

The merchants of the entire Ming Dynasty are no longer lowly people who are bullied by those officials and gentry!

Dingguo Gong is really a great benefactor of all their businessmen!

Your Majesty!

Back at the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, Shen Zhuang hurriedly called two henchmen to take care of the affairs.

"Hurry up and invite the shopkeeper Liu, the shopkeeper Wen, and the shopkeepers who just asked me for help!"

"Yes, sir!"

Half an hour later.

A group of wealthy businessmen hurriedly walked into the main hall.

Seeing Shen Zhuang above, his eyes were full of joy, and everyone couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"Shopkeeper Shen, Dingguo Gong is looking for you, but what is the great joy?"

"What a happy event!"

Shen Zhuang said directly.

Then, wave your hand and let all the people around you go down.

Under the expectant gaze of the people, he said: "This time, the great drought in the north, coupled with the case of Songjiang Mansion, Your Majesty is very disappointed in those gentry officials.

On the contrary, Your Majesty is very satisfied with us businessmen! ”

Liu Fangming hurriedly asked, "And then?" ”

Shen Zhuang said: "Your Majesty has given us Shangjia a favor!" ”

"Entitlement?"

The businessmen were full of doubts.

"Exactly!"

Shen Zhuang said, remembering something, his expression was correct, and he said slowly: "Today, Shen Zhuang invited you here, and felt that you were all from his own family, so he invited you."

I don't know if you can not tell the public what you said today? ”

"Shopkeeper Shen still doesn't know who we are?"

"Exactly, I know the roots, how could I do that kind of thing?"

A group of giant and wealthy businessmen suddenly said with a solemn face.

"Don't be surprised, this matter is too important!"

Shen Zhuang said apologetically, and then got down to business.

"There is a great drought in the north, Your Majesty encourages us to wait for businessmen to transport grain to the north for disaster relief, and the grain can be exempted from the corresponding commercial tax......"

A group of wealthy businessmen and tycoons looked unimpressed.

"You can accumulate meritorious service, and your future meritorious service is enough, you can leave the country, and even reward your official position!"

"Really?"

Everyone suddenly widened their eyes, and there were even a few of them, who stood up directly and stared at Shen Zhuang tightly, their faces full of excitement and some disbelief.

Exchange of official positions, how is this possible?

"Hmm!"

Shen Zhuang nodded slightly, and continued: "The most important thing is that Your Majesty allows me to wait for a group of businessmen to secretly monitor those officials and gentry, whether there is any illegal thing, and if you report it, there will be Jinyi Guard, or a special person to investigate."

If you succeed, you will be rewarded with meritorious service! ”

“…… Supervise the officials and gentry everywhere? ”

"Your Majesty, don't you believe in Jinyiwei?"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"Shopkeeper Shen, this matter is too important, you can't laugh and laugh!"

Shen Zhuang smiled lightly, took out the charter, and handed it to Liu Fangming and Wen Feng on the side.

"This is the charter given to me by Dingguo Bus, you can take a look, especially look at the little seal at the end!"

"Little stamp?"

"I'll see!"

"I ...... too"

“…… Hong Ding...... Hiss! ”

"Shopkeeper Shen, is this true?"

After reading it, everyone's eyes widened and their faces were full of excitement.

"It's real!"

Shen Zhuang smiled faintly, "Everyone, fake this small seal, but it is a great crime to destroy the Nine Clans!" ”

"Hoo ......"

"In this way, when we and other businessmen face those tiger-like officials and gentry, we also have a chance to resist?"

"Self!"

"Hahaha, Your Majesty Shengming!"

"God has finally opened his eyes!"

"yes, God......"

"Shopkeeper Shen, this matter is not the Dingguo Gong ......"

"Don't say more, I'll just know it!"

"It's extreme, it's extreme!"

"The shopkeeper, a few fathers-in-law from the Chamber of Commerce, and a few fathers-in-law from the palace, are here!"

Suddenly, a subordinate ran in from outside the door, reporting to Shen Zhuangyu with a anxious face.

"Huh?"

Shen Zhuang, Liu Fangming and the others' expressions changed greatly, "Why are those people here?" ”

"Hurry up, please!"

After speaking, Shen Zhuang, Liu Fangming and the others quickly got up and walked outside.

Really.

Before I even walked out of the room, I saw it.

Not far away, the palace eunuchs who had been stationed at the Chamber of Commerce were following behind a few middle-aged eunuchs with flattering faces, and walked towards this side.

Seeing this, Shen Zhuang, Liu Fangming and the others suddenly looked stunned.

Immediately, he greeted him with a smile on his face.

"A few fathers-in-law came, the villain was disappointed, and I asked a few fathers-in-law to forgive their sins!"

"yes, a few kilometers away, please!"

After entering the main hall and sitting down, a eunuch led by him glanced at the people in the main hall.

Immediately, he asked Shen Zhuang: "I don't know if Shopkeeper Shen went to the Dingguo Mansion and learned about that incident?" ”

"Yes, yes!"

Shen Zhuang hurriedly responded.

"It's good to know!"

The eunuch smiled slightly, pinched his orchid fingers, and said loudly: "A few of our family are officials sent here by His Majesty to handle that matter."

In this matter, whatever you want, come to us! ”

"Yes, yes! There is Lao Gonggong! ”

"In addition, just waiting for these businessmen is not enough to succeed at all, and we must find more businessmen who are loyal to Your Majesty and are not so treacherous to serve Your Majesty!"

"What the father-in-law taught is that the villain will do his best to do this......"

"Very good ......"

The matter of the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce was unknown to the officials of Jingshi.

Even if it was Jinyiwei, he had only heard about it, but he didn't know much about it.

But.

Regarding the exemption of taxes from the north and the relief of the people played by the household department, it was spread all over Beijing.

The courtiers were all in their hearts and had a lot of discussions.

Forthwith.

And he heard it again.

The cement straight road from Beijing to Shaanxi Xingdu Division was immediately paved.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will set up two construction teams to pave the cement straight road from Beijing to Sichuan and Yunnan, and to work for relief!

"I heard that tens of thousands of young people in the north will be recruited!"

"With so many young people, wouldn't it be more troublesome if they were recruited as young people from several states and counties in the south?"

"In this matter, you can only ask His Royal Highness the Prince!"

"Hmph, the prince only listens to the prince of Dingguo, how can he pay attention to what we say?"

"Alas! Traitors have misled the country! ”

"Is it possible, I will just watch it, that traitor bewitches His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and only gives a lot of benefits to the north, how unfair is it to my south?"

"Yes, today is Songjiang Mansion, tomorrow it will be Nanchang Mansion, and the day after tomorrow it will be Zhangzhou Mansion!

If this continues, one will be eliminated and the other will grow, so won't my south be completely crushed by the northern Shilin? ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, we should make plans for this!"

"Not only the crown prince, but even His Majesty is very fond of that Guo thief, what other tricks do we have?"

"Is it possible to get rid of that Guo thief? Or, let the East Palace ......"

"No!"

The faces of the crowd changed drastically.

"Either way, I'll summon the brocade guard to investigate thoroughly. At that time, I can't hide the noses of those vicious dogs in Jinyiwei, it will only hurt us! ”

"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, so what should I do?"

"No, pull the one from Shouchun Mansion in......"

"Shouchun Mansion ......"

Someone was moved.

Immediately, there was immediate opposition.

"By no means, the one in Shouchun Mansion is too sensitive, Your Majesty will monitor it closely!

If we are not careful, as long as Your Majesty finds out that something is wrong, we will implicate the whole family......"

"Exactly, don't contaminate the one in Shouchun Mansion!"

"How about I?"

“…… How about the one in Peiping Mansion? ”

"Beiping Mansion? Yan ......"

"This ......"

"Don't forget, Your Majesty was also promoted from Beiping Mansion!"

"That's a brilliant plan!"

"Your Majesty and the crown prince don't seem to be too wary of Beiping Mansion!"

"The Cheng of Beiping Mansion, we are also from the ministers of the dragon! And if it doesn't work, we will retreat, Your Majesty and the crown prince will hate the north, and they will even be suspicious of Guo Thief! ”

"As long as we act cautiously, no matter what, we won't lose!"

"So, then send someone to the north to see if he has that in mind?"

"Hmph, even if he doesn't, let him have it!"

"Exactly! A royal man, who doesn't want that seat? ”

…… (End of chapter)