Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 233 The Benefits of Jingji

Shaking his head, Zhu Youjian said, "Just follow the wishes of the two bachelors."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian was tired, Wang Chengen shouted loudly: "Retire."

"Farewell to the emperor!" All the ministers shouted in unison.

Zhu Youjian nodded, got up and left the dragon chair.

Turning around the main hall, Zhu Youjian waved to Wang Chengen.

"What orders does Your Majesty have?" Wang Chengen asked hurriedly.

"What do you think of this today?" Zhu Youjian asked.

Wang Chengen was surprised. Although Zhu Youjian had asked him his views on certain issues before, he had never been involved in such an important matter.

Wang Chengen knew that Zhu Youjian was very taboo about eunuchs intervening in politics, and if he did not deal with this problem carefully, he would die without a place to bury him.

Seeing that Wang Cheng'en remained silent, Zhu Youjian sighed and said, "Just tell me, no matter what you say is right or wrong, I will forgive you for your innocence. I really can't find anyone who can give me advice!"

Seeing Zhu Youjian's helpless and tired face, Wang Chengen felt sore.

It can be said that Wang Chengen grew up watching Zhu Youjian, and he is very clear about Zhu Youjian's ambition.He knew that Zhu Youjian was determined to revitalize Daming. From the perspective of diligence, I am afraid that apart from Taizu and Chengzu, it would be his turn.

Zhu Youjian is only 23 years old this year, but gray hair has already begun to appear on the sideburns.

If it was just work, no matter how tired Zhu Youjian was, he wouldn't have reached this point. It is true that the entire Ming Dynasty was riddled with holes.

Every day when you open your eyes, you are asking for money and food, or there is chaos here and there, Zhu Youjian not only has to work hard, but also has to work hard.

Moreover, Zhu Youjian has a stubborn and suspicious personality, and it is difficult to trust others. After being fooled by Yuan Chonghuan, who is the most valued and entrusted with important tasks, he has even less trust in the officials of the court since then.

The emperor doesn't trust the officials below, how dare the officials do things?The so-called do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, so they are vain and perfunctory.

Seeing that the officials were negligent, the emperor naturally dismissed them for investigation, but it was still the same when they were replaced by newcomers. Zhu Youjian became more and more distrustful of officials, and similarly, officials became more and more afraid to do things.

Therefore, although Zhu Youjian was diligent in politics, the country went from bad to worse after being on the throne for several years.

Wang Encheng saw the problem, but how dare he say it?I had to watch Zhu Youjian toss.

Even if Zhu Youjian forgives him his innocence, he dare not say it. Anyone who believes in the emperor's promise is a fool.

Not to mention a verbal promise, even if the emperor issued the iron voucher of the Dan Shu, it would be useless. The emperor wanted to kill people, and there were plenty of excuses. Does it have to be entangled in something?
But Zhu Youjian asked questions with such an attitude, and it would definitely be impossible not to answer. If he didn't answer, he would be contemptuous of the emperor, and he would still blame you.

Wang Chengen's thoughts changed sharply, and he quickly figured out Zhu Youjian's real thoughts, and then said cautiously: "Your Majesty, this old slave will express his own opinion. If what he says is wrong, don't be offended."

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly.

Seeing that Zhu Youjian's face remained unchanged, Wang Cheng'en continued: "The old slave knows that the emperor is worried that Li Jing will make friends with ministers through the Jingji firm, and that he may plot against him, but in fact the emperor is too worried.

You think, Your Majesty, Li Jing has only been an official for a few days, but Jingji Company has been operating in the capital for many years.

If Jingji Company didn't bribe those officials, how could it stand firm in the capital?Without the protection of those officials, I'm afraid he would have been eaten to the bone.

In addition, if Li Jing wanted to become an official by bribing important court officials, why did he conceal his relationship with Jingji Company?Why has no one recommended him for so many years?Even if Li Jing is a businessman and cannot take up an official position, it is not difficult to find the status of a gentry. "

Zhu Youjian nodded, Jingji Company paid so much taxes, giving him the status of a gentry is also the meaning of the title.

Seeing that Zhu Youjian nodded in agreement with his point of view, Wang Chengen felt relieved, and hurriedly continued: "I remember that when Xu Dingchen and Cao Wenzhao recommended Li Jing last time, there were people who strongly opposed it. This shows that when Li Jing was promoted, the imperial court Those ministers still don't know the relationship between Li Jing and Jingji Company, that is to say, Li Jing made friends with ministers not to seek official positions, but to protect his own property."

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly upon hearing this, and felt relieved immediately. Li Jing used to be a businessman, and it was indeed reasonable for him to make friends with ministers to protect his property.

After Zhu Youjian finished digesting his words and nodded in approval, Wang Chengen continued: "Your Majesty, at the court meeting today, someone suggested that the Emperor punish Li Jing and search the Jingji firm. On the surface, it seems that it is for the sake of the Emperor, but in fact it is not. Although the current state treasury is empty , Copying the Jingji Company can indeed provide a lot of subsidies, but I don’t know if the emperor has calculated how long the money copied from the Jingji Company will take?”

Zhu Youjian shook his head and said, "It's just a few million taels of silver, I'm afraid it will be spent in a blink of an eye."

Wang Chengen said: "Exactly! Your Majesty, Huang Ruliang said that Jingji Company pays tens of thousands of taels of tax every year, and this is only in the capital city. If all parts of the country are added together, there will be 10,000+, or even several 10 taels?"

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly. Having said that, he already understood what Wang Chengen meant.

Confiscating the Jingji store is tantamount to killing the chicken and picking the eggs. Although you will be full all at once, it will be over when you finish eating. If you keep the chickens, you can have eggs every year.

However, seeing such a big chicken run away from his hand, Zhu Youjian was really unwilling. After pondering for a while, Zhu Youjian said: "Do you think that if you get the Jingji Company over here, and then send our people to operate it secretly?" How about it?"

Wang Chengen was shocked when he heard that, the Taizu had stipulated that the royal family members should not interfere with the fortunes of the four people, and they should not compete with the people for profit. Zhu Youjian was braving the disgrace of the world by doing so.

Wang Chengen knew that Zhu Youjian was a very good-looking person, but he never thought that Zhu Youjian would have such an idea. Could it be that he was really desperate?

At the same time, Wang Chengen felt ecstasy. He knew that Zhu Youjian was implying that after taking over the Jingji firm, let him send someone to operate it secretly.

However, Wang Chengen knew after a little thought that this matter had a lot to do with it, and Zhu Youjian would never bear the infamy of competing with the people for profit, that is to say, he would never admit that he sent Wang Chengen to run the Jingji Company, and if anything happened Wang Chengen has to bear it.

But how could such a big matter as the Jingji Company be concealed?
The emperor issued an order to seize the Jingji Company. After a long time of copying, the Jingji Company continued to operate. What's the matter?Who did it secretly?
Once he knew that he was running the business behind the scenes, those grandsons of the Metropolitan Procuratorate would not punish themselves to death!

Even if Wang Chengen can find someone to take the blame, in the end the Jingji Company will definitely not be able to keep it.

In addition, during the inspection, can the household department pass the test?

During the search, the Ministry of Households must intervene, and they will not let go of a penny, but if the Jingji Company is copied to that share, it will become an empty shell, so how can it be managed?

After thinking about it for a while, Wang Chengen knew that this matter seemed to have great benefits, but it contained great risks, and this situation was absolutely unacceptable.

Wanting to understand this verse, Wang Chengen said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor should know about the loyalty of this old slave to the Emperor. To be honest, if I were to let this old slave come forward to run a business, I would not be able to guarantee that I would not be tempted to see so much money. What about others?"

It can be said that Zhu Youjian knew everything, knowing that Wang Chengen was trying to wake him up, so as to prevent the people who run the business below from doing anything.

Wang Chengen was completely sincere to him, and even Wang Chengen admitted that he could not guarantee that he would not be greedy for the money of the Mo firm, so others would know without asking.

If the following people are filling their own pockets, how can there be any profit at all?

At that time, I will bear the infamy of competing with the people for profit, but let the group of people below fatten their pockets, then I will really be taken advantage of.

After thinking about it, Zhu Youjian sighed dejectedly: "Forget it, let's not mention this matter."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian's mood was fading, Wang Chengen rolled his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, Lao Nu, the big shopkeeper of Jingcheng Jingji Company, knows him. Why don't Lao Nu come forward to talk to him and let him tell Li Jing that when he pays taxes in the future, It is not necessary to hand over all to the Ministry of Households, but part of it can be handed over to the palace, what does the emperor think?"

Zhu Youjian's eyes lit up, this method is still feasible, so that he can get money without having to bear the infamy of competing with the people for profit.

After waving his hand, Zhu Youjian said, "I'm tired, let's go back to the palace."

Wang Chengen nodded, knowing that Zhu Youjian respected his identity and would not express his position on this issue. In fact, this was tacit consent.

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King Kee Restaurant.

After listening to Wang Chengen's account of today's court meeting, Ma Wu breathed a sigh of relief. The debate in the court hall and the final result were basically exactly as Li Jing had expected.

Because many things that happened at the meeting today were originally arranged by Li Jing for him to do.

In fact, Li Jing knew about the report from Henan when he was in Henan. Li Jing knew very well that the local officials at all levels in Henan did not benefit from themselves, so they could only use this disaster relief to win good officials for themselves. Sound, they will definitely give credit to the court.

So at the same time that the local officials in Henan issued the report, Li Jing ordered people to come to the capital to inform Ma Wu.Ask him to find Luo Yangxing to report to the local officials in Henan, and at the same time reveal that he crossed the border without authorization.

Luo Yangxing has taken countless benefits from the Jingji firm over the years, and the report against the local officials in Henan has no influence on him at all, so he will naturally report the report.

Li Jing calculated very clearly that someone would impeach him at this time, and no one would defend him in the court, so he asked Luo Yangxing to reveal the relationship between Jingji Firm and him.

Then those who have taken advantage of the Jingji firm on weekdays must defend Li Jing and get rid of Li Jing's responsibility.

Li Jing has a very clear understanding of the psychology of the ministers in the court, and he is also very clear about the situation in the court. He even has a clear analysis of the emperor's character and the character of the people around the emperor, knowing what these people will say How to do.

When the final result comes out, Li Jing will change from crossing the border without authorization to providing disaster relief on order, so it will be justifiable to act in Henan.

(End of this chapter)