"Stop trying to flatter me, it's useless."
Hu Yunqing returned to his seat with a leisurely expression and said solemnly, "What we have to do now is how to seize the Shanxi merchants..."
This is still a bit difficult. According to his opinion, Hong Chengyu will be cautious this time. So what should be done?
"Cousin, I think this matter will be easy to handle."
Chongzhen was a little disapproving. After all, it was easy for him to investigate people like Hong Chengyu.
And the most important point is that he has so many eyes, ears and guards under him. No matter how powerful the Shanxi merchants are, they can't be compared with the emperor, right?
"These guys are all cunning and cunning guys, you must not underestimate them."
Hu Yunqing nodded, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and said, "By the way, you should also ask Wei Zhongxian when you go back. How much benefits and commissions can you get when this thing is done? Remember Yes."
It seems that my cousin is not exempt from vulgarity.
"Don't worry, cousin."
Chongzhen was not unhappy at all. As long as his cousin was interested in becoming an official, it would be easy. Then he wouldn't have to think too much when issuing rewards.
How come you come from being an official?
Moreover, such a great achievement not only solved the internal worries of Shanxi merchants, but also deprived the slaves outside the customs of the supply of food and grass. It was simply a great achievement!
By then the national treasury will be sufficient, the people will be prosperous, and the Ming Dynasty will be rejuvenated.
"Even if you don't tell me, I will mention this to Eunuch Wei."
Thinking of this, he suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "I will definitely get the commission, and I have to ask him to give you credit! This kind of great credit is not too much to give to a count!"
"You're wrong, cousin, I'm not interested in money now."
Unexpectedly, Hu Yunqing shook his head and looked deeply into the distance, "Money is just a number to me."
"puff……"
When Wang Chengen heard this, he almost laughed out loud. He met the emperor's gaze and quickly closed his mouth.
Little did he know that when Wei Zhongxian went back yesterday, he had already revealed that Hu Yunqing had taken away Wang Dehua's fifty thousand taels.
After all, it’s good that everyone knows this kind of thing.
"Cousin doesn't want money?"
Chongzhen was also startled for a moment and said with some doubts.
You must know that when we first met, this eldest cousin was very fond of money and would try his best to make money!
Why don’t you want money now?
It made the emperor feel as if the monk Zhang Er was confused.
"This commission is all handed over to you. It's up to you to open up relationships in the palace."
Hu Yunqing came back to his senses, nodded and said, "Do you understand what I mean? I just want Eunuch Wei to give you a full-time official position!"
"This...I don't think it's necessary?"
Chongzhen's heart warmed up when he heard this. He didn't expect that his cousin did it all for him in the end. How could he not shed tears of gratitude?
But after all, he is the emperor now, and that official position may not be of much use.
Although in the history of the Ming Dynasty, there was also a battle against the mighty general Zhu Shou.
But he was not Emperor Wuzong, and he had no intention of promoting himself to a higher rank.
After all, the Donglin Party is even more powerful now than it was back then. If he does this, the officials will probably have to make excuses every day!
Moreover, his and Zhu Houzhao's personalities are also very different.
"How can it be unnecessary?"
Hu Yunqing immediately widened his eyes and said with a look of disgust, "With your current ability, it is not easy to become bigger and stronger? Why can Shanxi merchants be so big? After all, they are not people from the imperial court?"
His current idea is that the wise brother can become an official in the court, and then the two of them will cooperate internally and externally.
Of course, he didn't think about creating a monopoly or anything else, he just thought about getting things done.
If there is no one in the court, it will be really difficult.
"Cousin, according to the ancestral system left by Taizu, businessmen cannot be officials."
Chongzhen immediately smiled and said, "This matter..."
"Can today be compared to other times?"
Hu Yunqing didn't care at all. He poured a cup of tea and said, "Isn't that Hong Shijie a businessman? Doesn't the court still give him a foreign minister from the Ministry of Industry? We need to assess the situation. If you don't have an official position, how will you do things in the future?"
Having said this, he felt a little thirsty and drank all the tea in the cup. "Just tell Wei Zhongxian like this, at least let the emperor give you a fifth-grade real power. If they don't agree, we won't give it to you." He has come up with plans, wouldn’t it be nice for you and me to go to sea and become emperors of the land?”
"..."
What Chongzhen is most afraid of now is that his cousin has this idea.
If he really goes to sea, won't he be looking for the Crooked Neck Tree?
"Cousin, don't worry, I will definitely fight for it!"
He patted his chest, feeling as if he was ready to die.
"What does it mean to argue with reason?"
Hu Yunqing rolled his eyes and replied angrily, "Now we are giving advice to the emperor, and people should be grateful to us! Besides, now there is no one else we can rely on except the two of us! I don't think about others, I have to think about it for you, right?"
"Cousin, I will definitely not let you down!"
When Chongzhen heard this, he was suddenly moved.
After all, this is the most ruthless emperor's family. When he was a boy, he didn't feel much warmth. Now his cousin's heartfelt words moved him deeply!
"Okay, you don't have to do this."
Hu Yunqing waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "What I tell you, you must tell Wei Zhongxian verbatim. Of course, you must also be tactful and ask him to tell the emperor. Also, after getting the benefits this time, you must also Get an official status and come back."
"good!"
Chongzhen nodded heavily and kept all the words in his heart.
The two chatted for a few more words before leaving.
When we arrived at the entrance of the village, we immediately saw several big men approaching us.
"The humble Zhu Si pays homage to His Majesty!"
Zhu Si quickly opened his mouth and saluted.
"Why are you guys here?"
Chongzhen's heart sank. Could it be that someone spread the news about his coming out again?
"Return to Your Majesty!"
Zhu Si hurriedly replied, "Biji and the others followed Eunuch Sun's order to protect Mr. Hu! We were afraid of being exposed just now, so we didn't dare to come out to meet him!"
"Eunuch Sun? Sun Yunhe?"
When Chongzhen heard this, he immediately recalled that his cousin seemed to have mentioned this name just now, "Not bad, very good."
"You guys have to protect Biao here... Mr. Hu, do you understand?"
He immediately ordered with a serious expression, "If something happens to him, you don't have to come back! Go directly to the prison!"
"I understand the humble position!"
Zhu Si was frightened and replied quickly.
