After being surprised, Shen Yuanqing regained his composure instantly and asked, "Your Majesty, why do you say that the Shen family's property has been embezzled?"
He was curious at heart.
How did the emperor make his judgment?
When Zhao Shan heard Shen Yuanqing's words, he felt even more sure, and said in a leisurely manner: "The Shen family is the richest man in Daqian, with industries all over Daqian and unparalleled wealth. With such an identity and wealth, one can only remain neutral."
"If you work for me, the local vassal king who opposes me will take advantage of this and openly seize the Shen family's property and kill fat pigs to celebrate the New Year."
"I don't think that you, Shen Yuanqing, would give up all the Shen family's property just to be loyal to me."
"Besides, I have never met you and have no relationship with you."
"Under this premise, if you take the initiative to enter the palace and surrender, there is only one possibility. Before you can express your position, the local lord or bandits have already taken action on the Shen family's property."
Zhao Shan talked eloquently and analyzed: "Under the premise that the Shen family has been invaded, you can only place your hope on me, hoping to take back everything in the Shen family, not only to avenge the hatred, but also to have the opportunity to restore the glory of the Shen family."
hiss!
Shen Yuanqing took a breath.
He looked extremely shocked.
At this moment, Shen Yuanqing was even more impressed. No wonder Zhao Shan was so thoughtful in killing Cao Xian and Li Wu.
thump!
Shen Yuanqing knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, the Shen family has indeed been robbed. In addition to the industry and food near Luoyang, all industries and materials everywhere have been robbed."
"However, the common people came to submit to Your Majesty not only because the Shen family lost their property."
"There are many vassal kings in the world, and everyone is fighting to cross over. King Zhao Yong of Yan, King Zhao Rui of Chu, and other vassal kings are all trying to win over the common people, hoping that the Shen family will surrender. But in the whole world, your majesty is the only one who is wise and powerful."
"As soon as His Majesty ascended the throne, he exempted the people from corvee service and abolished harsh criminal laws. Even though His Majesty's treasury was not sufficient, he was still willing to implement benevolent government. This is Your Majesty's benevolence and righteousness."
"Your Majesty had a kind heart, but he used thunderbolt means to kill Cao Xian, eliminate Li Wu, and rectify the court affairs, which caused a great change in the atmosphere. This is another example of your Majesty's resolute determination."
Shen Yuanqing said loudly: "Your Majesty has the heart of a Bodhisattva and the angry eyes of a Vajra. How can I, Shen Yuanqing, not be loyal to the Holy King when he is at court? Although Cao Min is a businessman, he is passionate and wants to build a foundation. Therefore, Cao Min Come and join His Majesty."
Zhao Shan had a smile on his face.
Shen Yuanqing is very good at talking.
However, Zhao Shan did not explore what Shen Yuanqing was thinking?
A gentleman does not care about his heart when it comes to his deeds, and no one is perfect in his heart. Shen Yuanqing took the initiative to join him, and Zhao Shan bought a horse bone with a thousand gold coins to establish an image of a courteous and virtuous corporal.
Zhao Shan nodded slightly, waved his hand and said: "You are dedicated to the country, and you have a sincere heart. I will accept you. Get up."
Shen Yuanqing was excited and said happily: "Your Majesty is wise."
He changed the topic and said: "The Dagan that your Majesty took over was a mess. The treasury was empty, money was scarce, and food was even less. Although the Shen family's industries and food in various places have been occupied, there is still a large amount of industry and food in Luoyang."
"Especially the Shen family has a granary in the southwest of Luoyang, which stores 16 million kilograms of grain."
"The reason why there is so much food is that I noticed the drastic change in the situation and transported food from various places to Luoyang early."
"In addition, the Shen family has 350,000 taels of gold, 4.8 million taels of silver, and countless precious jade articles in Luoyang. All the materials of the Shen family have been donated to the imperial court."
Shen Yuanqing looked respectful and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please accept it."
Zhao Shan looked shocked after hearing this.
Sixteen million catties of grain is not a small amount. With this food, even if Zhao Shan further expands his army, he does not need to worry about not being able to keep up with the food. In addition, with the money donated by Shen Yuanqing and the money from the house confiscation, Zhao Shan was not short of money.
Zhao Shan felt the background of the richest man in Daqian.
Moreover, the money donated by Shen Yuanqing was what was left after the Shen family's assets were embezzled. You can imagine how tyrannical the Shen family would be at their peak.
He is indeed a rich man.
Zhao Shan knew better that Shen Yuanqing came to defect because the Shen family's property had been embezzled, and he actually had plans to seek power, so he bet on Zhao Shan.
Rich people want power.
Because having money does not necessarily mean you have power. It is easy for people with power to have money.
A businessman is a businessman after all. No matter how rich Shen Yuanqing is, he is still just a businessman. Once you meet someone in power, destroying the Shen family is just a matter of words.
After Zhao Shan figured it out, he said in a deep voice: "Shen Yuanqing, you have devoted all your assets to support the great cadres. You will live up to me and I will live up to you. Since you have a good way of making money, I will let you serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and assist the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs in handling the Department of Household Affairs. Matters. The current Minister of the Ministry of Finance is old. If you are qualified, you will be the Minister of the Ministry of Finance in the future. "
"I accept your order!"
Shen Yuanqing suddenly became excited.
He made the right bet.
The Shen family had their money embezzled by various forces. Shen Yuanqing learned from the experience and felt that he should become an official. So he donated all his property just to get Zhao Shan's respect.
Shen Yuanqing was also betting that Zhao Shan was a wise king and would definitely use him.
Shen Yuanqing said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will take good care of the household department and ensure that your Majesty is not short of money. At present, I have a suggestion to improve the financial predicament of the imperial court."
Zhao Shan smiled slightly and asked, "What's your suggestion?"
Shen Yuanqing said: "I request your Majesty to open mutual trade on the border west of Daqian and allow merchants from Xiliang and Daqian to exchange wine, silk, tea, etc."
"Your Majesty, you can't do that."
The moment Xiao Yan heard it, he stood up and objected. He glared at Shen Yuanqing and regretted introducing Shen Yuanqing. This Shen Yuanqing, who was a businessman, acted chaotically as soon as he entered the court.
Zhao Shan's eyes were bright and he did not refute. He asked with a smile: "Xiao Shangshu, why not?"
Xiao Yan explained: "Your Majesty, Xiliang was once a vassal state of Daqian. Now Xiliang has seized Chang'an and invaded Daqian. With such hatred, Daqian blocked Tongguan and cut off the communication between Xiliang and Daqian."
"If we open up mutual trade now, wouldn't it help Xiliang? If Daqian's supplies enter Xiliang, the people of Xiliang will benefit. What's more, how can we do business with Xiliang under the hatred between the two countries?"
Xiao Yan said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I am firmly opposed to this."
Zhao Shan smiled softly, looked at Shen Yuanqing instead, and asked: "Shen Qing, I want to ask you something. I allow mutual trading, how much money can you make for the court in a year?"
Shen Yuanqing had long been confident and said eloquently: "Once the mutual market is opened, the imperial court will earn at least one million taels of silver a year. In addition, it will also be able to obtain thousands of Xiliang's high-quality war horses."
Xiao Yan's old face looked shocked. As a traditional scholar, he couldn't understand it at all.
One million taels of silver!
Thousands of war horses!
How could there be so many?
