As the night got darker, the drunkenness in Xianjulou became stronger and stronger. People inside were shouting and drinking, and the streets outside were full of cars and horses. All the servants of some big bosses were waiting for them. The nearby residents and pedestrians couldn't help but stop and watch, but they couldn't help but wait. Dare to get close, because there are more than ten guards in golden clothes guarding the entrance of Xianju Tower, so strangers should not approach.
In the Forbidden City, Emperor Chongzhen of the Qianqing Palace was chatting with Empress Zhou about daily life: "The prince will be leaving the capital soon. You should give him a good warning tomorrow. He will listen to you more than me as a father."
Empress Zhou smiled: "It's not that he doesn't listen to you, it's because you're too harsh on him and he's a little afraid of you." Then she sighed: "You really don't have to worry about him getting out. There's a lot of chaos outside... Bah, bah, bah, This Chang Yu asked him to go out and followed him again...it's really true."
Emperor Chongzhen sighed slightly: "Chang Yu is right. Those raised in the deep palace are either frogs in the well or weak greenhouse flowers. In the future, our Ming Dynasty will dominate the world. There must be an emperor who can be made into steel and look down on the world." Dun: "If it weren't for state affairs, I would also like to go out for a walk." Seeing Queen Zhou's worries, he comforted her: "Don't worry, I will send a personal guard to protect him when he leaves the palace. There will be no trouble."
"Having said that, I will always feel uneasy without Chang Yu accompanying me." Queen Zhou sighed: "As long as Chang Yu is with me, even if he is with the army, I will feel relieved."
Emperor Chongzhen laughed: "The courtiers all say that I favor and trust Chang Yu, but in fact the person who favors and trusts him the most is you."
"Chang Yu is our family's lucky star. He is the only one who sincerely contributes to the Ming Dynasty and our family. I believe in him." Empress Zhou snorted and said: "Those who make irresponsible remarks are just jealous. If they can continue as usual, Concubines like Yu also dote on them, but it's a pity that they only wish for the misfortune of our old Zhu family."
"Yes, if Chang Yu is very good, what will happen to our old Zhu family?" Although Emperor Chongzhen was suspicious by nature and guarded against everyone, he was still grateful to Chang Yu. Then he thought of something and couldn't help laughing: " He was doing something like the Ming Dynasty Bank, and you actually joined in with it, and even imitated others in selling their words. You were not afraid of others laughing at you when you showed your words."
"Whoever likes jokes, just laugh. There is no shame in making money." Empress Zhou pouted: "Although there is still some internal money, there is not much left. This year, Huangzhuang has lost all its income. If we don't increase the income, we will be left with nothing until the end of the year. Chang Yu There are ways to make money, and there is no shame in serious business without stealing or robbing.”
Emperor Chongzhen agreed with this. Chang Yu was very good at making money. In just a few months, he got tens of millions of taels for him, but most of them went into the state treasury, and very few went into internal funds. This is slightly different from Wei Zhongxian's time. , that is, the tea tax alone can bring nearly one million to the royal family a year, but it is also opposed by both the government and the opposition. After all, it is too ugly to compete with the people for the emperor, the rich country, and the poor.
Therefore, now that the tea tax and commercial tax have been increased, most of them go into the treasury, and the emperor loses less than 10%. Moreover, due to the war in the past few months, the tax revenue has not been confiscated.
Although Chang Yu also made a lot of money for him personally during this period, the royal family's expenses of tens of thousands were also huge. It was obvious that they could not make ends meet, and their belts were tightened.
In fact, not only the royal internal funds, but also the national treasury seemed to have received more than tens of millions of new funds. However, as soon as food and salary were released in various places, and the war in the five northern provinces required money for disaster relief, there was very little left. The hair of the Minister of Household Affairs was almost shaved off by himself. .
"This guy can make money, but sometimes he is too impatient. The imposition of tea tax and increase in commercial tax have caused constant opposition from the DPRK and China. The day before yesterday, he proposed to me a tax on temples! Hehe, I received all the money. The Buddha is on his head."
"Ah, this is not good." Queen Zhou was very surprised. She was afraid of not respecting the gods...
"Chang Yu said that my family values the four elements to be empty and the six senses to be pure. Since they have jumped out of the three realms, why are they still taking advantage of the world? They are content with enjoying the incense of the common people, but they occupy countless temple properties without paying taxes. It is unreasonable." Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said: "Do you think this boy's mouth is too poisonous?"
"Then, what does the emperor think?" Queen Zhou was slightly worried.
"I plan to discuss it with the cabinet before making a decision, otherwise there will be another war of words." Emperor Chongzhen shrugged, and Queen Zhou sighed: "I'm afraid not only the cabinet ministers, but also all the officials in the court will object."
Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "It doesn't matter who opposes it. This is actually a battle of arms. In the end, the one with the thicker arm will win. As long as Chang Yu wins the Southern Expedition, I will be confident to win."
Queen Zhou's eyes began to have stars, the emperor had really changed.
Chang Yu was drunk. He drank fragments for the first time after time travel. He didn't know when he returned to the Yamen.
In the early morning, Song Luoshu, who was on duty outside, heard a loud roar from inside: "Hold the grass." He thought something had happened, pushed the door open, and saw the little eunuch holding his head. Who the hell said that food and wine can't be drunk?
A splitting headache.
"If you drink from now on, I will be your fucking grandson." Chang Yu raised his head from the cold water basin and shouted, causing the attendants in the yard to laugh endlessly.
He drank one cup after another of hangover tea, and finally felt better at noon. Chun Xin came back from outside and quietly told him: "The emperor summoned the three princes of North Korea, comforted and rewarded him, and allowed him to return home tomorrow."
"Tell Wu Mengming to do everything right," Chang Yu said calmly, rubbing his head and taking a long breath: "I also have to go on a long trip."
"Where to go?" Chunxiang was startled.
Chang Yu glanced around: "Outside the customs, this matter is extremely confidential and must not be leaked." Chunxiang nodded without asking what he was doing.
Then Chang Yu called Wuzhong and asked him how he was recovering. Without saying much, Wuzhong raised his head and kicked the stone bench next to him in pieces: "Do you want to practice?" Chang Yu shook his head and shouted: "Purely handmade stones by famous craftsmen. A pair of stools costs a hundred taels, Chunxiang will remember it for him."
Depend on! Wuzhong wanted to slap himself a few times, why was he so weak?
Chang Yu looked at his aggrieved expression and curled his lips: "The emperor gave him the one hundred and eighty taels with a sword."
"It's bad, it's very bad. I just want a big house. I want to buy a house and marry a wife." Wuzhong covered his face and looked hopeless.
"Come on, your wife is so rich that she deserves a house like yours." Chang Yu rolled his eyes, waved to Wuzhong, and said in a low voice, "How about you go on a long trip with our family and give you a house when you come back?" "
Wuzhong was overjoyed and didn't ask where Chang Yu was going.
Chang Yu immediately sent an order to Wuzhong, Qiao Sanxiu, Kuang Ren and the guards Chen Suole and Chen Ruxin to lead fifty guards to prepare for the retinue, and then left the Yamen to go to Fusi, North Town of Jinyiwei.
He came to Jinyiwei Yamen not to see Wu Mengming, who might not have even sobered up yet, but to meet an old friend, Prince Azige of the Qing Dynasty.
Azig has lost a lot of weight and looks a lot more haggard. With a slovenly beard and ragged clothes, he looks like a refugee or beggar outside, but his eyes are still bright and clear, especially when he sees Chang Yu, they shine.
"But you want to let me go? Little eunuch, are you little eunuch?" The iron shackles clattered, and Chang Yu stepped forward and slapped Azige with stars in his eyes: "Not polite!"
Azig was furious: "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. Dog eunuch, how dare you humiliate me?"
"As you wish." Chang Yu sneered: "Here comes someone, drag him out, skin him and chop him." The guards behind him came up with orders to take the person. Azige was startled, "No, no, no, no, I want to see the Ming Emperor, Chang." Mr. Chang, you have something to say, but you are disturbing the people...
"Cowardly" Chang Yu rolled his eyes and curled his lips: "Take it away."
"Don't kill me, I'm still useful..." Azig cried, his legs were weak and he was hooded and dragged out of the prison by the Jin Yiwei.
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