Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 389: Teaching in Tai Chi Hall, but still charging money (please subscribe!!)
"Ouyang Shangshu, you didn't tell us this!"

"That's right! You have to deduct 10% of the money for early repayment. This is too dark."

"Ouyang Shangshu, can I not borrow this money?"

Many officials who borrowed money spoke out.

"When I signed the contract, I showed it to you. I signed the words and you took the money. Are you telling me this now?"

"Our Ming Dynasty governs the country by law. As high-ranking officials and important ministers, is it possible that you want to take the lead in breaking the law?"

"Don't you know how much risk I took by lending you money?"

"I just want to eat for free every day and don't want to pay the price. That's such a good thing!"

"I also want to tell you that everyone who has taken money from the Ministry of Household Affairs will go back and spend it to achieve political achievements. Only by allowing the people to live a better life will the tax revenue increase. If the tax revenue increases, you will I’ll pay it back if I have the money!”

"When it's time to pay back the money, whoever can't pay it back? Hehe, you will know how powerful our Economic Investigation Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs is!"

"Although this month's salary is not too much, it can cover the living expenses of my husband and his family for almost two months. Mosquito legs are also meat. How can I punish my husband severely just because he is rich?"

Ouyang Lun was also shocked by Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

Cough!

"Your Majesty, what Consort Ouyang said is reasonable. Please take back your Majesty's orders!"

"Although my son-in-law has some shortcomings, he has been conscientious and responsible since he took over as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He was afraid of screwing up. However, Your Majesty said that my son-in-law had a problem with his attitude. My son-in-law was wronged!"

"Um" Ouyang Lun's wealth has always been a mystery. Zhu Yuanzhang naturally couldn't tell the specific number. He glared at Ouyang Lun and said, "I fine you one month's salary because of your attitude, not because you are rich. Don't do it." There’s so much chaos here!”

"Yeah, that's right." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, "Use your money well. This is your greatest loyalty to me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely angry at Ouyang Lun's words, but Ouyang Lun's performance was so good that the overall atmosphere of the Tai Chi Hall was sympathetic to Ouyang Lun.

Seeing Ouyang Lun scolding these ministers, generals, and envoys as if they were grandchildren, and no one dared to refute them, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little uncomfortable.

Oh shit.

"Your Majesty, my son-in-law has been wronged!" Ouyang Lun looked aggrieved. "Your Majesty, please tell me how much money my son-in-law has."

"Ahem, Ouyang Lun. Don't scold him too harshly, save some face."

"Okay, Your Majesty." Ouyang Lun nodded and was about to return to the queue when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang speak.

When it comes to harsh words, it’s you, Lao Zhu!
Originally, Ouyang Lun thought that the words he just scolded other officials were awesome and scary, but compared with Zhu Yuanzhang's harsh words, they pale into insignificance.

This is very embarrassing.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang said this with a smile, no one in the Tai Chi Hall felt a deep chill.

"Your Majesty, I have already stated all the things that I should report to you. I wonder what else your Majesty has to do?"

You kid fishes at home every day, but you still have the nerve to say that you are conscientious and responsible? ?

When I scolded these officials, many of them would talk back. Why should I let Ouyang Lun scold me?

"Although what Ouyang Lun just said is a bit emotional, you must be able to understand it."

"What's your attitude on this matter? Can't I call you if I have nothing to do? I'll fine you a month's salary." Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.

Be nice!

Being frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang, the ministers, ministers, envoys, and generals who had received the money from the Ministry of Revenue all stood up to express their opinions.

hiss--

Although Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that for Ouyang Lun, he did not value that salary at all, but he wanted to punish him. Firstly, this was to vent his dissatisfaction with Ouyang Lun for scattering the treasury money without authorization. Secondly, he also used this There is a way to tell all the ministers that he, Zhu Yuanzhang, is the only one who calls the shots in this court!

After all, Ouyang Lun is their big creditor now. If he offends this man, life will definitely be difficult in the future. Now that the matter is a foregone conclusion, he can only take the money with tears, and then work hard to pay back the money.

"Ouyang Lun."

"I'll also say a few words."

After saying what he said about punishing Ouyang Lun, Zhu Yuanzhang was in a much better mood.

Ouyang Lun pointed at the officials and cursed, but no official dared to come out and confront Ouyang Lun.

"Or are you saying that because my son-in-law has some private money, he should be punished by you?"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will make good use of the money given by the Ministry of Revenue to benefit the people and pay back the money on time!"

"Is it a sin for an official to have money? If that's the case, then it doesn't matter if the official is inappropriate, you might as well remove all the duties from my son-in-law!"

"But there is no problem with my son-in-law's attitude. If there is a problem, please come up with evidence. If there is no evidence, then your majesty has no excuse to accuse you!"

"Yes, yes." The official nodded repeatedly.

"Well" Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard Ouyang Lun's reply. He never expected that Ouyang Lun actually cared about this month's salary.

"Ahem, Ouyang Lun, don't think that I don't know how much money you have. This salary is just a drop in the bucket to you!" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "You are deliberately making excuses!"

"Your Majesty, I think what Ouyang Prince Consort said makes sense. This month's salary is also money. Many officials rely on this salary to support their families. You can't just arbitrarily deduct it just because Ouyang Prince Consort has a lot of money!"

"Well, my son-in-law is here." Ouyang Lun, who had just returned to the queue, heard Zhu Yuanzhang calling him, so he had to walk out again.

"Your Majesty, this is your fault. I only get a small salary for a month. Isn't it too harsh for you to punish me for a month?" Ouyang Lun immediately quit. "Besides, I was just asking normally. Is there anything wrong with this?”

"After all, this is the money of the imperial court. If you really can't afford it at that time, then I will let the Jin Yiwei raid your homes. The men will be sent to the frontiers and the women will be sent to the Jiaofang Department. If anyone dares to be greedy, I will destroy them directly. You nine tribes!”

"Your Majesty, I believe that since Prince Consort Ouyang took charge of the Ministry of Revenue, the efficiency of the Ministry of Revenue has been several times faster than before. These are all due to Prince Consort Ouyang. We must not punish Prince Consort Ouyang for this matter. If this is rumored, When we go out, what will other officials think? What will the people think?"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

For a time, except for the Huaixi Party officials, other officials began to intercede for Ouyang Lun.

Um! ?

Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded again.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the officials speaking to Ouyang Lun in disbelief. They were officials from the Consort Party who were interceding for Ouyang Lun. Zhu Yuanzhang could understand this. Why did even officials who were not from the Consort Party speak for Ouyang Lun?
Were you drugged by Ouyang Lun? !

But after thinking about it carefully, Zhu Yuanzhang understood that although Ouyang Lun was not short of this month's salary, other officials needed it!

If Ouyang Lunhui is fined arbitrarily, will this matter have to fall on them in the future?

So starting from this point, these officials must also speak for Ouyang Lun!

Misstep. Zhu Yuanzhang murmured in his heart, this Ouyang Lun is really too cunning.

"Ahem, since all my dear friends have interceded with Ouyang Lun, and I think he is a first offender, I will spare him for a while, and he will not be punished for this month's salary."

"Your Majesty." Ouyang Lun wanted to ask again, what does it mean that he is a first offender?

But Zhu Yuanzhang didn't give him this chance at all.

"Okay, there is no need to talk about this matter anymore." Zhu Yuanzhang glared over, "Ouyang Lun, I ask you, after you have distributed all the money, how can you ensure that the ministries, yamen, and businesses do not lose money and can still make money?! "

"As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, you have the unshirkable responsibility for this matter!"

Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this matter is simple. Anyone who receives money from the Ministry of Household Affairs has written a detailed plan and passed the review of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Moreover, the Ministry of Household Affairs also made many suggestions. Professional opinion, it can be said that as long as the plan is executed normally, it is basically impossible to lose money, unless someone wants to be greedy for money or does not act according to the plan and is greedy for credit and rash!"

"To say it so absolutely, do you know that everything is unpredictable? If there is any accident, what will be the loss?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked further.

"Your Majesty, I see that you have not read the loan contract. The terms of the contract are very clear. Losses caused by non-majeure factors such as natural disasters and man-made disasters will be borne by the borrower." Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

Zhu Yuanzhang: "."

Borrowing ministers: "."

This abacus really works!
Profiteer!

This is what everyone in the Tai Chi Hall, including Zhu Yuanzhang, thinks of Ouyang Lun in their hearts at this moment.

In the past, dozens of officials would have stood up to impeach Ouyang Lun, but now, no one has stood up.

The reason is also very simple. Most people have signed a loan contract with the Ministry of Household Affairs. Zhu Yuanzhang just said that the loan cannot be canceled. Ouyang Lun is already their de facto creditor, that is, their uncle!

Impeachment? It’s not too late to curry favor!
Zhu Yuanzhang was quite speechless when he saw all the ministers hanging their heads as if they had lost a battle. Weren't you very proud before? Why do you have no temper at all now?
Isn't it just that I owe some money, why am I so depressed?

"Ouyang Lun."

"My son-in-law is here."

"Go on and tell me, what areas should Ming invest in next? Be specific!" Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the officials, "Listen to me, it's not easy for Ouyang Lun to teach. In Beizhili, many people pay to listen to Ouyang Lun's lectures."

"No problem!" Ouyang Lun smiled and nodded, rubbing his hands again, "Since Your Majesty knows that I charge money for classes, what about today's fee?"

"What the fuck!" When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Ouyang Lun actually wanted to ask him for money, he almost jumped up from the throne in anger.

All the ministers were also dumbfounded.

She even exclaimed in her heart, she is indeed Ouyang’s consort! They actually charge money for taking classes in Tai Chi Hall!
Is this the so-called boldness of talented people?

Naturally, all the officials did not dare to speak and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to speak.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, his chest heaved violently, and he took several deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart.

From the time they met in Kaiping County to the present, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew Ouyang Lun quite well. He dared to accept money, which showed that Ouyang Lun was really knowledgeable and allowed Ouyang Lun to impart a lot of advanced and useful governance knowledge to civil and military officials. , this is absolutely beneficial to Ming Dynasty without any harm!
Money is spent and earned, but knowledge is priceless.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang gradually calmed down and suddenly smiled, "It's true that I didn't think carefully. It's right to spend money to learn knowledge."

"Ouyang Lun, tell me, how do you charge for classes?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Lun smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have two purchasing plans here. The first one is called corporate group purchasing, which means you pay for it alone. For one hundred thousand taels, please let me give you one." Lesson.”

"What about the second one?"

"The second option is to purchase it personally. I will hold a class in Tai Chi Hall today. Those who want to listen will need to spend five thousand taels of silver."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "Of course it's the second one, you pay for it yourself!"

One hundred thousand taels. I can't bear to part with it.

what--

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, all the civil and military officials were dumbfounded.

"Your Majesty, when we came to court, we didn't bring any silver, let alone five thousand taels."

"Don't worry about this. You can write an IOU. I accept it." Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"Uh" The eyes of the civil and military officials looking at Ouyang Lun were filled with sadness.

"Okay, Wang Zhong prepares paper and pen for them, and quickly writes the IOU. After writing the IOU, go to class! Don't waste time." Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly.

"Yes!"

Soon, Ouyang Lun had a thick stack of IOUs in his hand. After putting the IOUs away, Ouyang Lun turned to look at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"What do you think I am doing? Is it possible that I also want to give it to you?"

"Of course, you pay for knowledge. If your Majesty doesn't want to hear it, you can leave first and come back after my son-in-law has finished the class." Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"We" Zhu Yuanzhang clenched his fist and really wanted to swing it at Ouyang Lun.

"I want to listen too, but I don't have the money, so I won't write the IOU." It would be so embarrassing for a dignified emperor to write an IOU. Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Just look here, whatever you like, it's whatever you want." !”

"Just take anything?" Ouyang Lun looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's dragon case.

Imperial jade seal?

Memorial?

Soldier talisman?

Shaking his head, he finally looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's thumb and said, "Your Majesty, just the big board in your hand. This should be worth one or two thousand taels. Let me give you a discount."

"This jade slab is the best that the king of Myanmar paid tribute to! Tens of thousands taels is enough!"

"That can't be helped. I don't like anything else from you!" Ouyang Lun said helplessly: "Either you give me five thousand taels, or you also give me an IOU, or you give me the board."

"Here you go!" Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to argue with Ouyang Lun, so he took the board off his thumb and handed it to Ouyang Lun.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ouyang Lun took the board and put it directly on his thumb.

"Eunuch Wang, please bring me a table and a bench. There must be a ruler and a gavel in the front and center." Ouyang Lun said.

"Your Majesty, this?" Wang Zhong looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Do as he says." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

(End of this chapter)