Although Gao Chi is a nobleman and a descendant of the Gao family, he is a military attache after all.

In the Great Song Dynasty, military attachés were as noble as pigs and dogs, as the prime minister at the tip of the civil official pyramid, he would kill him if he killed him, and the Gao family didn't even dare to let out a fart.

But it's not good for civil officials, even if it's just a seven-grade petty official, you have to be cautious.

Two days ago, he ordered Nie Shan to torture Ding Zhou and others, and was immediately attacked by a group of courtiers.

The song is full of Zhao Huan's court case like a snowflake.

If it weren't for Zhao Huan's need for him to defend the city, under the anger of the public, Li Gang would be demoted and dismissed.

Therefore, for those grain merchants, Li Gang and Sun Fu have no way at all.

Who doesn't have a background in doing business in Tokyo?

Maybe behind it is a certain minister, a certain prince, and a certain country......

If he dares to raise a butcher's knife against the grain merchants, he will be demoted tomorrow.

Besides, the rabbit bites when it's in a hurry.

It really forced the grain merchants to be anxious, and they didn't have the courage to rebel, but they still had the courage to secretly open the door and let the Korean thieves into the city.

Back in the imperial city, Li Gang went straight to Yanfu Palace.

"What happened to Li Qing?"

During this period of time, Zhao Heng lost a lot of weight, and his eyes were bloodshot like Li Gang.

Because of anxiety and anxiety, there is a big blister at the corner of the mouth, not to mention drinking water and eating, you have to pay attention to even opening your mouth to speak, otherwise it involves the blister, which is a pain in the heart.

He, the emperor, deserves to be really aggrieved.

After ascending the throne, it can be said that he did not enjoy a good day, and he was worried and worried all day long.

Li Gang said: "Your Majesty, the Dongcheng battalion commanded the envoys to collude with foreign thieves and embezzle military rations, causing the soldiers of the Dongcheng battalion to mutiny. ”

"Huh?"

Zhao Huan was startled, but the result was involved in the corners of his mouth, and his expression was distorted in pain.

Holding back the pain, he cautiously asked, "What's going on now?" ”

Li Gang replied: "The minister ordered Gao Chi to be killed, which temporarily calmed the anger of the soldiers, but if there is no food, it is difficult to guarantee that the soldiers will not mutini again." ”

Zhao Huan wanted to cry without tears and said: "But now the treasury is empty, and when the Emperor Taishang hunted in the south, he emptied all the internal funds, I ...... I can't help it. ”

If you want to talk about Song Huizong, that's really ruthless.

After making up his mind to retire in the south, he quietly transferred the gold and silver treasures in advance to the south.

After Zhao Huan ascended the throne, he went to inspect the interior and was immediately dumbfounded.

Except for hundreds of thousands of copper coins and thousands of silk silks, there is nothing else.

Hundreds of thousands of guan sounds like a lot, but there are 3,000 harem concubines, plus a group of eunuchs and palace maids, food and clothing, which one doesn't cost money?

Moreover, as the emperor rewarded the minister, he couldn't fail to express it?

“……”

Li Gang was also speechless for a while.

The Emperor Taishang did this thing really not authentically, but everyone gave up the throne generously, and he, as a courtier, couldn't say anything more.

Wang Hao's family property was confiscated and was handled by Geng Nanzhong.

Floating wealth, antique calligraphy and painting, mansions, fields, shops...... A million in total.

Yes, just a million yuan, not a penny.

Even if Zhao Huan is unhappy in his heart, he can only pinch his nose and admit it, who made him have no one to use?

Geng Nanzhong has been with him for so many years, and as the only cronie in the current court, he has to give him some sweetness.

The money went into the treasury and disappeared in an instant.

Because the treasury was empty before, the officials and officials in Beijing were already in arrears for a few months in terms of salaries and welfare subsidies, and now that they have money, they naturally have to pay them first.

Taking a deep breath, Li Gang muttered: "The minister plans to let the ministers of the court and the central government raise donations, and tide over the difficulties for the time being." ”

"That's a good idea."

Zhao Huan's eyes lit up.

After the two of them discussed the details again, Li Gang left.

When he returned home from a business trip, his wife Zhang complained: "There is not much food at home, and today the slave went to the market for a walk, and found that all the rice shops were closed. If this continues, the family will have to drink the northwest wind. ”

"Save some food."

Li Gang sighed, and then asked, "How much money is left at home?" ”

Zhang replied: "More than 30,000 yuan." ”

"Give it all to me."

Li Gang commanded.

Zhang was surprised: "What does the master want to do with so much money?" ”

Li Gang waved his hand: "Don't care, just give it to me." ”

"Oh."

Zhang answered, got up and went to get the money.

Handing over a wad of green coins, Zhang said: "These green coins total more than 23,000 yuan, and the rest of the copper coins are in the treasury. ”

After taking the green money, Li Gang's expression was complicated.

Now that the Han thieves are attacking Jingshi, the rich merchant officials in the city are still using the paper money printed by the Han thieves, how ridiculous.

Pressing down on his thoughts, he asked, "Can you still use the green money in the city now?" ”

Zhang nodded and said, "Yes, it's better than before, some shops now only accept green money and gold and silver." ”

After just a little thought, Li Gang understood the reason.

Green coins are lightweight, easy to hide and carry.

Once the city is broken, all you need to do is pick up a pile of green money, get on a horse and run.

In contrast, copper coins are heavy, and a whole ox cart is only a little more than a thousand.

The most important thing is that even if Han Zhen captures Tokyo City, these green coins can continue to be used.

Following.

Early in the morning, Li Gang hired seven or eight ox carts to rush to the palace with the family's copper coins.

Not only him, but also Sun Fu.

This scene immediately attracted many onlookers from colleagues.

Bai Shizhong sneered: "It is common to pull money from the palace to the house, and you can pull money from the house to the palace, and this is the first time I have seen it." ”

"All colleagues should learn a little, this is a good courtier and a good example of my Great Song Dynasty!"

Cai You's yin and yang weirdness made everyone laugh.

Li Gang glanced at them coldly and walked into the main hall.

After the ministers walked into the hall, it didn't take long for Zhao Huan to come.

Sitting on the dragon chair of the high hall, he was congratulated by hundreds of officials.

When there is a palace official, he sings: "If there is something to go out of class and play early, there is nothing to roll up the curtain and retreat." ”

Li Gang strode out of the column and said loudly: "Minister, there is a book to play!" ”

Zhao Huan asked knowingly, "What's the matter with Li Qing?" ”

Li Gang said with great righteousness: "Now the treasury is empty, the official warehouse is short of food, and the soldiers of the four battalions are fighting bravely, but there is no food to eat. The minister is a courtier of the Great Song Dynasty, and he should share the worries of the king, and the minister is willing to offer all the family assets, a total of 38,000 yuan, to buy food. ”

Hiss!

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the courtiers in the main hall couldn't help but change.

Okay, you Li Gang, you want to be a sycophant to please the official, but you want to drag us into the water.

Sun Fu came out and said: "The minister is also willing to offer 50,000 yuan of family assets, which is a little measurable." ”

Zhao Huan cooperated: "Li Qing and Sun Qing are really ministers. ”

This sentence is equivalent to roasting a group of courtiers on a fire.

Bai Shizhong hesitated for a moment, and was about to open his mouth to show his loyalty, but was stopped by Cai You's gloomy eyes.

For a moment, there was an eerie silence in the hall.

Not only did Li Bangyan and others not make much movement, but Wu Min, He Li and other so-called 'clear streams' were also indifferent.

Even Geng Nanzhong, His Majesty's henchman, did not move.

Seeing this, Zhao Huan only felt a chill.

Li Gang didn't expect this scene, in his mind, with himself and Sun Fu as an example, even if these ministers were reluctant, they could only contribute generously.

Who would have thought that this would be the case.

Zhao Huan laughed angrily: "Okay, good, worthy of being my good courtier!" ”

Li Bangyan's eyes rolled, and he bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister also wants to do his part, but the family is in trouble." After staying in the court, the ministers will become sellers and be loyal to the country! ”

"The same is true of ministers."

Cai You and others immediately took over the conversation and said that they would go to the seller to make up money after the next court.

"Retreat!"

Zhao Huan flicked his sleeves and left in a huff.

After dispersing the court, Cai You sneered: "Li Yuan is really a good way to make money, as soon as he makes a move, it will be 38,000 yuan, and the poor official has to become a seller!" ”

Li Gang pointed at his nose and scolded: "Cai You, you wait for the people to fish and flesh on weekdays, looting the people's fat and people's ointment, and now the court is in trouble, and it is in a time of crisis, you don't even think about serving the country, how is it different from beasts?" ”

"It's nonsense, it's ridiculous."

Cai You didn't bother to talk to him, and turned around to leave.

Li Gang was furious, grabbed his official robe, and wanted to reason with him.

"Let go of this officer!"

Cai You immediately struggled.

The two didn't like each other, and under the dispute, they actually scuffled.

Although Cai You is younger, Li Gang has a strong body and is extremely black.

Li Bangyan didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement, and from time to time he commented a few words: "Oh, Li Xiang's fist is brave!" ”

"Brother Cai, use the monkey to steal peaches and dig him!"

"Death to the traitor!"

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out.

saw Sun Fu rushing towards him, and jumped up with a kick.

Li Bangyan didn't react in a hurry and was kicked to the ground.

Don't look at him spending all day drinking, because he loves to juju, so he is healthy.

After getting up, he knocked Sun Fu to the ground with three punches and two kicks.

Li Bangyan was puzzled, took advantage of the situation to sit on Sun Fu, and made another old fist, shouting while fighting: "You bird dare to sneak attack this official, do you accept it?" ”

For a while, the entire hall was in a mess, and the officials were stupid.

Four high-ranking officials beat each other in public, is this okay?

After a short period of distraction, a group of officials immediately stepped forward to pull the fight.

"Don't do it, insult Sven, insult Sven!"

"A few of them are Zaifu, how can they be like a splash in the market, and do it without saying a word?"

"The important ministers of the DPRK and the central government beat each other in court, what kind of system!"

It took a lot of effort to pull the four apart.

Cai Youguan's hat was knocked off, his nose bleeded for a long time, and he pointed at Li Gang and scolded: "Old horseman, wait for this official!" ”

Dropping a cruel word, Cai You walked out of the hall angrily.

Li Gang was not much better, the corners of his mouth were broken, and there was a slap mark on his cheek.

Only Li Bangyan was triumphant, and said with his hands on his hips: "This official once led the army to fight with the thieves in Qingzhou, how can it be a waste of fame, Sun Shangshu should go back to practice more." ”

Wu Min lifted Sun Fu up from the ground and sighed, "Brother Sun, you have gone too far in this matter. ”

"That's what you think?"

Li Gang glared at Wu Min angrily, and said: "Now that the country is in crisis, as a courtier, how can you not think of serving the country?" ”

Wu Min explained bitterly: "Tens of thousands, this official can get it together, but he can't set a precedent." As soon as this example is opened, in the future, where there is money in the country, His Majesty will look for courtiers to collect donations, do you donate or not? ”

"If a wealthy businessman donates hundreds of thousands, or even millions, do you want to reward an official?"

At these words, Li Gang was speechless.

Yes, as soon as the courtiers raised donations, His Majesty built a palace in the future, but I am afraid that the first thing that comes to mind is fundraising.

It's just once or twice, and if you have too many times, how much money you don't have is enough to donate.

When the ministers have no money to donate, and the rich businessmen have the money to donate, will Your Majesty let the rich businessmen become officials?

Seeing that he looked lost and depressed, Wu Min patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "This official knows that your original intention is good, but this matter still needs to be considered." ”

(End of chapter)