"Father-in-law Wei, my western factory is still under construction, and I am short of both silver and manpower. Don't be surprised by poor hospitality! ”

Looking at the coarse tea in front of him, Wei Zhongxian smiled mysteriously:

"The little prince really regards wealth as his life! With 200,000 taels of silver in his hand, his food, clothing and dormitory are so simple!

Why bother? ”

Wei Zhongxian had already made his words clear, but Wang Li still refused to admit it: "Father-in-law Wei, what are you talking about?"

Long live the Lord only gave 30,000 taels of silver, and he was stretched thin everywhere! ”

"200,000 taels of silver is right in front of you, but the prince refuses to take it back, of course he is stretched, hahaha!"

Hum! Cunning old man!

This laughter is obviously a hidden knife in laughter!

200,000 taels of silver, at least a dozen carriages!

At this juncture, even if it is a brocade guard of the West Factory, he does not dare to enter Beijing with silver thousands of miles!

Moreover, the amount is so huge that even if it is deposited in batches, it is easy to find out.

Therefore, Song Zhe buried the silver in the woods, which was indeed the safest way.

It seems that Wei Zhongxian already knows!

That's right, as the commander of Dongchang, if he doesn't even know this, how can he be in power?

However, he came alone, he shouldn't be looking for himself to fight!

Since he wants to talk, then give him tens of thousands of taels and buy peace!

So, Wang Li no longer concealed it: "Father-in-law Wei, I haven't really gotten this batch of silver yet!" When the time comes, I will never forget your share! ”

"Oh?"

Wei Zhongxian was slightly puzzled, and stared at Wang Li in disbelief: "Could it be that you already know about this matter?" ”

"Huh! You know it all, how can I not know? ”

"Oh? Really? ”

Wei Zhongxian's face was full of doubts, and Wang Li's face was also full of doubts.

When he was in Datong, Song Zhe was delayed for two days because he buried the silver;

However, the fleeing Dongchang Jinyiwei did not dare to take the main road, which may delay some trips;

Therefore, the time for Song Zhe to return to Jingshi should be about the same as that of the Jinyi Wei of Dongchang who escaped.

Could it be that Wei Zhongxian still thought that Song Zhe did not return?

Yes, it must be!

He also thought that he didn't know anything about the situation in Datong!

Underestimate me!

Coarse tea, Wei Zhongxian does not dislike it.

Put down the tea bowl, and there was a lot of admiration on his face.

"The little prince has not been to the court for many days, but he knows everything about the affairs in the court! The old slave admires, admires! ”

What? Going to court?

Could it be that this ...... The matter has reached Zhu Youzhen's ears?

So fast?

It's not very scientific!

Oh, that's not right!

If this is the case, can Wei Zhongxian still be so calm?

I'll go!

It was the "West Factory" Jinyiwei who killed Zhu Dingwei's father and son!

This guy! No wonder he hides a knife in his smile!

Wang Li stood up suddenly, wanting to escape, but he still felt that something was wrong!

Since Zhu Youzhen knew that it was Xichang's doing, why didn't he send the forbidden army to surround Lingji Palace?

"Don't worry, don't worry!" Wei Zhongxian patted Wang Li's shoulder and said with a smile: "Little Princess, if the old slave didn't guess wrong, this matter would fall into the hands of the factory guard sooner or later!"

However, whether the East Factory will do it or the West Factory will do it, it depends on how Long Live Lord decides! ”

I'll go!

Threat!

It's a threat!

Since it was the "West Factory" who killed someone, will this matter be handed over to the West Factory to investigate?

This old fellow!

On the surface, he came to warn, but in fact he asked for silver!

In that case, it is time to avoid disaster!

Where there is life, there is hope!

Alas! This old guy is really an old man!

Crush yourself to death in the first place!

He disguised himself as a West Factory to kill people, leaving himself speechless!

With Zhu Youzhen's suspicious character, this matter will never fall on the head of Xichang!

Let the thief catch the thief, he is not so stupid!

However, Zhu Youzhen did not send forbidden troops to surround here, does it mean that he is also suspicious?

That's right, too!

Even if you think about it with your toes, if the people of Xichang want to secretly kill the relatives of the Zhu family, will they be stupid enough to wear Xichang's clothes?

Yes, it must be!

Therefore, Wei Zhongxian said very reasonably: to find out about this matter, except for the East Factory, the West Factory!

Who else could there be?

Criminal Department? Officials?

I'll go!

These are Wei Zhongxian's minions, it is impossible for Zhu Youzhen not to know!

Therefore, the current Zhu Youzhen must be very big!

It's okay, it's okay!

Wei Zhongxian wears the same pants as himself!

So, Wang Li calmed down: "Father-in-law Wei, what can be solved by silver, then it's not a matter!" Say it, how you want to divide it! ”

"Refreshing! The little prince is really refreshing! Wei Zhongxian laughed, as if he was confident:

"Otherwise, whether this matter is handed over to the East Factory or the West Factory, we will split the account fifty-fifty, what do you think?"

"Good! That's it! ”

Wang Li replied very simply.

Of course, it is also out of helplessness.

Doesn't this old man be so cute!

When I find an opportunity, I will uproot you!

I'll go!

It's not going to be good!

To kill Wei Zhongxian, Zhu Youzhen's support is indispensable!

If in the past, Zhu Youzhen could still support himself!

Now, his relatives of the old Zhu family were killed by Xichang, will he still support himself?

That's it, that's it!

During this time, don't show up in front of Zhu Youzhen!

By the way, Wei Zhongxian, this guy is not very reliable!

If I were him, I would eat this money and cut the grass and root it again!

So, be prepared to run!

Thinking of this, Wang Li breathed a long sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, Wei Zhongxian also sighed.

"Little Princess, Long Live Lord intends to use Yuan Chonghuan, you know about it!"

"Grandpa Wei, long live Lord doing this, we are both very embarrassed!"

"It depends! It's really not good, the old slave can only say goodbye to the old man and return home! Alas! ”

Wei Zhongxian's worries are also Wang Li's worries!

Wei Zhongxian squeezed Yuan Chonghuan away through the reward of "Ning Jin Great Victory", and Zhu Youzhen already knew about it.

Needless to say, the limerick poem he wrote, Zhu Youzhen also knows!

Now, Yuan Chonghuan has become the "Minister of National Defense" and the "Commander-in-Chief of the Liaodong Theater", and he can make countless people's heads fall to the ground with just one sentence!

It seems that it is difficult for himself and Wei Zhongxian to have a good life!

That's right, Wei Zhongxian must have thought of this, so he took the risk to win over his ally!

Zhu Youzhen, this guy, is really cunning!

weakened Wei Zhongxian with his own west factory, and used the east and west factories to balance the civil official group, but let Yuan Chonghuan deter the factory guards!

In the future, you have to be careful!

Of course, the speed of making money must be accelerated!

Otherwise, it's hard to get out of it all!

……

This night, Wang Li tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

As soon as the morning dawned, Wang Chengen came over to pass the word: Hurry up to the Wenhua Hall to discuss matters!

It's coming, it's coming!

Sooner or later!

But it's good to come on, I have a conversation with Wei Zhongxian, at least I am prepared, at least no one is talking nonsense!

In the main hall, Wei Zhongxian was calm and relaxed.

The ministers looked at Wang Li's gaze, mysterious and complicated.

"Ahem...... Ahem......"

Zhu Youzhen cleared his throat and looked sharply: "I have roughly calculated, if the commercial tax is increased by five percent, it will be three million taels of silver per year......

"Your Majesty, if you levy a business tax, it will definitely shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty! This is a must-have! ”

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, he has been a "Shinong businessman"! The status of businessmen is already low, and if the commercial tax is levied, I am afraid that the people will not be able to make a living! ”

"Your Majesty! In all dynasties, there is no record of levying commercial taxes! It is not only a violation of the ancestral system, but also a scolding by the people of the world!

It's not worth it for this bit of silver! ”

"Your Majesty, why are you so stubborn when you mention this again?

If you don't give advice, how is it different from the king?

Not long ago, you forced out the first assistant of the cabinet, and today, do you want to force out the ministers of the DPRK and China? ”

"Your Majesty! You have repeatedly wanted to increase the commercial tax, regardless of the unanimous opposition of the courtiers, and have not restrained at all, you are simply a faint king!

Every word that Weichen said, please remember it to the historians in the palace: The emperor is extravagant and has tried his best to loot the people's fat and people's ointment!

If Da Ming dies, this faint monarch is the culprit! ”

"Your Majesty, if you insist on levying business taxes, the lower officials will resign!"

"Wechen also resigns!"

"Yes, the lower official also resigns!"

The ministers in the palace were gossiping, and their voices were louder than the other, and it immediately became a vegetable market.

The sound of talking, scolding, and crying continued.

Wang Li's ears were buzzing!

In the hall at this time, the busiest person is the historian!

The four historians were so busy that they were sweating profusely, their right hands were tired of writing with their left hands, and their left hands were tired of writing with both hands, but they still couldn't record everything in the palace.

Scold! Or Wei Zhongxian is smart!

This guy is prepared!

Unexpectedly, a rag was stuffed in the ear!

High, really high!

On the dragon chair, facing what Qianfu pointed out, Zhu Youzhen's face turned pale.

Several times I tried to speak, but was interrupted by the scolding of the ministers.

I couldn't bear it anymore, and I flicked my sleeves and left angrily.

Zhu Youzhen left, and Wang Li breathed a sigh of relief.

It's okay, it's okay!

There is no mention of the king's house!

When Wang Li left, the ministers did not leave, and were still pointing at the dragon chair and scolding angrily.

There are also people who write recitals in the court, and they are very busy.

Not far away, Wei Zhongxian caught up.

"Little princess, don't be downcast!" Wei Zhongxian smiled mysteriously: "Don't worry, Long live the Lord will definitely pilot the taxation!"

I guess it's either Zhejiang or Fujian!

Either the West Factory will do it, or the East Factory will do it!

It is also possible that one factory is responsible for one province! ”

"Really?"

Wang Li nodded, noncommittal.

He knew that the celebrant was all Wei Zhongxian's henchmen.

Most likely, there are still people who infiltrated the Qianqing Palace.

It would not be surprising to say that Wei Zhongxian had inside information.

"Wang Gonggong, whether it is Zhejiang or Fujian, whether it is the east factory or the west, we can say yes, five or five accounts!"

"Five...... Split the account? ”

Suddenly, Wang Li was stunned!

Last night, the "five-fifty accounts" that this guy said was not the silver buried outside Datong City?

Could it be that the Jinyi Guard of Dongchang, who escaped, has not returned?

However, what is the matter with what he said about "200,000 taels of silver" and "refusing to take it back"?

No, you can't show your stuff!

So, Wang Li asked tentatively, "Gonggong Wei, are you really sure?" In my opinion, there's not a lot of oil and water in it, right? ”

"Princess, let's say okay, don't change your hexagram!" Wei Zhongxian smiled and leaned into Wang Li's ear:

"As far as I know, the businessmen of Zhejiang and Fujian are very rich! Collecting three or five hundred thousand dollars of silver is definitely a breeze!

At that time, 200,000 taels of it, hehe......"

I'll go!

Fortunately, Lao Tzu was strict-mouthed and almost missed a big event!

By the way, business tax is a fart!

Didn't the "Longqing Switch" of the Ming Dynasty open a port in Fujian for a month?

If, quietly, a few more ports are opened in Zhejiang and Fujian, it will not be a source of money?

However, I don't have the courage to do it!

"Father-in-law Wei, if you ...... In Zhejiang and Fujian, we quietly opened ports for trade......

Forehead...... Grandpa Wei, are you ...... What's uncomfortable? ”

"No, no...... It's okay......" Wei Zhongxian waved his hand, wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead, and looked around: "Little princess, your courage is not small!" Beware of losing your head! ”

"Father-in-law Wei, the opportunity to make a fortune is right in front of you! As long as you are bold and quietly open one or two more ports, how can you earn more than one million?

After three or five years, we can retire early!

Father-in-law Wei, let's say okay, split the account in five or five!

I'll go! Grandpa Wei, why did you fall again? Are you really sick? ”