They originally only wanted to deal with Qianqiu Qiku, but Qianqiu was not the only one doing the lending business.
If they want to implement this law, Su Shi will definitely use their strength to persuade the emperor to extend this law to all lending activities.
If Zhou Yu still enforces this decree, the court will not be as peaceful as it is today. Naturally, opposition will arise one after another, and Zhou Yu will become the target of public criticism.
But if Zhou Yu gives up implementing this law at this time, wouldn't it be a slap in the face, and his prestige will be reduced a lot.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yu no longer cared about his image, his eyes almost burst out with fire, and he said angrily: "I didn't expect this Su Shi to be so cunning!"
Then he looked at Qiao Chu and sneered: "Qiao Qing, don't worry. After the details of this decree are drawn up, they will be submitted to His Majesty's court for discussion."
Qiao Chu looked at him doubtfully and asked, "Has His Highness already thought of a way to crack it?"
Zhou Yu said coldly: "Since this law came from me, it will be easy for me to abolish this law after the fall of Qianqiu Zhiku."
Qiao Chu shook his head and said slowly: "It is not wise to change the order overnight. It will damage the reputation of His Highness, and His Majesty may not agree. Besides, Qianqiu Zhiku will not fall so easily in a short period of time."
This was an angry remark made by Zhou Yu without thinking. After Qiao Chu's calm analysis, he also knew that this move was a bad move.
"Then does Qiao Qing have any solution?"
Qiao Chu's expression was calm as usual, and he said calmly: "I haven't thought of a frontal attack method yet, but it's not that easy for Su Shi to use the opportunity to counterattack."
Seeing Qiao Chu Zhizhu in hand, Zhou Yu said happily: "Did Qiao Qing already think of a countermeasure?"
Qiao Chu lowered his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Even if Su Shi wants to use his strength, we must push this decree to pass the court. If we stop at this critical moment, it will damage His Highness's prestige."
Dongyuan Zhiku was newly defeated, and Li Yuosi was investigated, and the household department also lost a right minister and two chiefs, which already made him lose face.
If this counterattack ends without success, King Qi's prestige will probably fall to the bottom.
Qiao Chu continued: "Furthermore, after this decree is passed, it will also bring the benefit of winning people's hearts to His Majesty. Although His Majesty is in power, the root cause is that His Majesty is worried about the people suffering from usury and puts forward this suggestion. The people will naturally be grateful to His Majesty." .”
Having said this, Qiao Chu thought for a while and then said: "To win people's hearts, start from the Dongyuan Quality Library."
"Dongyuan Quality Warehouse?" Zhou Yu asked doubtfully: "Dongyuan Quality Warehouse has been sealed by my father, how can we win people's hearts?"
Qiao Chu said: "Dongyuan's warehouse has been sealed, and the properties and properties in his name should also be returned to the national treasury. Such a treatment is not good for His Highness. Why not turn the crisis into an opportunity?"
Zhou Yu couldn't help but straighten his body and asked hurriedly: "How can I turn danger into opportunity?"
"Your Highness may write to His Majesty, denounced Dongyuan Zhiku for his evil deeds and bloodthirsty behavior, which has resulted in numerous victims and unstable public sentiment. Now that Dongyuan Zhiku has been sealed, the property and property it occupied should be returned to the victims. To appease the people. And if this matter is handled by the Ministry of Revenue, both His Highness and the Ministry of Revenue can regain their momentum."
When Zhou Yu heard this, he was overjoyed and couldn't help laughing: "Qiao Qing's plan is very good and wonderful! In this way, you can really turn danger into opportunity and win people's hearts."
He and Zhou Jin have both coveted the position of prince for a long time. They are evenly matched in the court. If he can win the hearts of the people at this time, the balance will naturally tilt in his favor.
The more Zhou Yu thought about it, the more he realized how wonderful this plan was. He couldn't help but sigh, "Qiao Qing is a great talent."
However, Qiao Chu's face was still as calm as water, and he continued: "Winning the hearts of the people is only one of them. More importantly, it can also win the hearts of ministers and nobles from aristocratic families."
"Can you win the hearts of ministers and wealthy nobles?" Zhou Yu was surprised and happy, and he couldn't believe it: "This decree will definitely harm their interests. These people have not had time to object, so how can they still win their hearts?"
Qiao Chu smiled slightly and explained: "As soon as this decree is issued, someone must supervise it. Since the decree was proposed by His Highness, the responsibility of supervision will naturally fall on His Highness. With profit at the forefront, how can those ministers and nobles from aristocratic families give up this so easily? A piece of fat. Since His Highness has the responsibility of supervision, it is easy to catch the pain points of these people. Now that he has caught the pain points of these people, His Highness is smart and naturally knows what to do next."
Zhou Yu's expression changed suddenly and his eyes shone brightly at this time, because he fully understood what Qiao Chu meant.
Although the law is issued, ministers from aristocratic families and wealthy nobles may not follow it, and they will lend money at high interest rates in private. Since he is monitoring this matter, as Qiao Chu said, it is easy to catch these people.
Since we have the handle, if these people do not return to their original intention, they will naturally be merciless and dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. If he returns to his heart, he will naturally open up one side and use it for his own use.
Zhou Yu nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "I understand Qiao Qing's intention, and now the burden falls on Qiao Qing's shoulders."
Qiao Chu bowed slightly and said, "Wei Chen understands. Wei Chen will definitely work hard these days to ensure that this law is thorough and thorough, and the punishments are harsh and severe to serve as a warning to those young people."
Zhou Yu couldn't help laughing, then stood up and walked to Qiao Chu, patted Qiao Chu's shoulder gently, and said: "Qiao Qing understands my intention very well, and you are worthy of being my king."
Then his voice was as cold as ice and he said slowly: "As soon as the law comes out, Qianqiu Zhiku will be killed with the first blow. If Su Shi wants Qianqiu Zhiku to survive, he will definitely violate the law secretly. As long as he makes a wrong step, I will There will be no mercy.”
At this time, Chu Qiao frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask, "What if Su Shi is going to abide by this decree?"
Zhou Yu laughed loudly and said, "Even if Su Shi abides by this law, Qianqiu Zhiku will still die in the end."
However, Qiao Chu seemed to have a different view. He said slowly: "Your Highness may be a little optimistic. Su Shi is by no means the kind of person who can be easily captured."
Zhou Yu was slightly startled after hearing this: "Why did Qiao Qing say this? Does Su Shi have other conspiracies?"
Qiao Chu sighed: "Your Highness, have you ever thought about why Qianqiu Zhiku collects wealth at high profits?"
"Lending requires principal, and the financial resources of the General's Office are naturally unable to support the Qianqiu Treasury, so Su Cai had no choice but to obtain wealth at high interest rates."
Qiao Chu thought: "Before Dongyuan Zhiku collapsed, it was reasonable for Su Shi to collect money at high interest rates. But within ten days, Qianqiu Zhiku once again collected more than 10 million taels, which was far beyond its lending scale. And he has no intention of stopping, which is incomprehensible.”
Zhou Yu was silent for a while after hearing this. He really couldn't figure out why Su Shi wanted to gather such a huge amount of money.
"Qiao Qing, does he have any clue?"
Qiao Chu replied: "It's really hard to guess the intention of Su Shi's move, and the subordinates don't know either. But it shouldn't take long before we know his plan."
Zhou Yu hurriedly asked: "Why is Qiao Qing so sure?"
Qiao Chu said calmly: "When this law was passed, those who deposited money in Qianqiu Zhiku knew that Qianqiu Zhiku was no longer profitable, and the result would be that they would go to Qianqiu Zhiku one after another to retrieve their money. If Su Shi was Unable to calm people's hearts, Qianqiu Zhiku is in danger."
