On the second day, the story of Qianqiying's 5 million guan taken away in one night completely spread throughout the capital.
Chu Qing's nickname also changed, from a living beast and hated by all, to a businessman's nemesis, and then from a businessman's nemesis to a living Fan Li.
People in the streets and alleys are talking about this matter. Five million yuan has never been heard of, let alone seen.
There was discussion among the people, among the scholars, and naturally there was also discussion in the court.
In the Hall of Political Affairs, Cao Wu, the Minister of Rites, had his eyes red.
"Your Majesty, four million guan, a full 4 million guan. If this money is used for the national treasury, the food arrears of the Ministry of War, the money for disaster relief this winter, the supply of war horses for the border troops, the East China Sea dock, etc., these urgent needs can be solved. .”
Many ministers came out to support the proposal, which made Huang Laosi curl his lips.
It’s not that the ministers are shameless and jealous when they see others making money.
The main reason is that Chu Qing's job is not good, Qianqiying, the emperor's own army, what does this mean? It means that the money belongs to the emperor, at least it means that the emperor can use it.
And ministers have always had a habit, that is, they can't stand the emperor having money. Once the emperor has money, he must give it to him. If he doesn't give it, then he can talk about ideals, people's livelihood, and wise kings. Anyway, they can talk about everything. If you don't give it, You are a fool, the country is so poor, why are you rich?
But these courtiers have no idea that this money has nothing to do with Huang Laosi.
Originally, there was a chance to have a relationship, but it's a pity that Changxian is not very good.
Huang Laosi didn't sleep well all night. He has been hesitating whether to make Chang Xian the crown prince so that the more clever Chang Yu can leave the palace and follow Chu Qing. After making money, the two of them can switch back and be done. .
The thought of missing out on a fortune made Huang Laosi so angry that he almost grew determination teeth.
Not to mention what Huang Laosi thought, in fact, the motives of the ministers were also impure.
It sounds nice, but in fact it means that you don’t want to see others making money.
Why can you make so much money in one night? Take it out, you must take it out. Even if you don’t give it to me, you have to spend it. If you don’t spend it, you are heartless, you are divorced from the people, and you are selfish. !
In fact, this kind of hatred against the rich is also the case among rich people, and it is stronger than the common people's hatred against the rich.
Of course, the main reason is because the money is in the hands of Qianqiying.
What does Qianqiying do? It secretly monitors the ministers.
So if the Qianqi Camp has money and food, it will inevitably "expand the recruitment". The courtiers dare not think about it. In the past, the inner treasury rats shed tears when they came in. The Qianqi Camp can place Tanma in their mansion. If they have money, Enrollment has been expanded. From now on, when I squat in the toilet, I am afraid that a hand will come up from the pit and scratch me. It makes me scared just thinking about it.
Huang Laosi, who was sitting on the dragon chair, didn't bother to expose these courtiers. He turned his head and looked at Nangong Xi.
Although the emperor's face was covered by the jade crown, Nangong Xi understood what the fourth child meant.
After leaving class, Nangong Xi smiled and looked at Cao Wu, who took the lead in asking for money.
"Cao Shangshu, Qianqi camp collected five million yuan last night, 20% of which was handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs, which is regarded as commercial tax. Since it is commercial tax, it is an act of merchants. Since it is an act of merchants, let Qianqi The camp will hand over the money to the imperial court..."
After a pause, Nangong Xi shook his head slightly: "It's not appropriate to act like this. In the future, all the merchants will be frightened, fearing that the imperial court will take away the money they earned."
After all, Lao Nangong is the head of the civil service. Even if he criticizes others, he will leave some room for it. What he says is reasonable and his mentality is calm.
"Lord Nangong." Cao Wu showed a wry smile: "It's not that I am pestering you, it's just that the country is short of money and food now, and the Qianqi Camp is the emperor's personal army. It is the emperor's personal army and not a merchant. Think about it, Your Majesty You can make the decision.”
Nangong Xi was not angry either. In fact, he mentally agreed with what Cao Wu said.
He knew that it was not that Cao Wu refused to give him this face, but that he was fighting over the words "the emperor's own army".
As a minister, Nangong Xi did not want the emperor to have too much money, let alone the expansion of Qianqiying.
It's not that Nangong Xi has something shady that he's afraid of being discovered by Qianqiying, but that the ministers below feel uncomfortable.
In fact, this is indeed the case. When Huang Laosi formed the Thousand Cavalry Battalion, he didn't even bother to discuss it with the court officials, and just let Chen Yan secretly form it.
Even though Huang Laosi was a military commander, he was no less thoughtful than the civil servants.
It can be seen from the three words Qianqiying, which is too confusing.
More than half a year ago, Qianqiying was born. The ministers were not happy to return or not, but they were all set up. Fan Buzhu argued with the emperor. The most important thing was that Qianqiying, Qianqi, Qian, literally understood , there are at most a thousand people, with thousands of children and eight hundred people. Zhongzhou is so big, with so many courtiers, and so many officials from various states, even the Qianqi Battalion can't keep tabs on it every day.
But later everyone discovered that Huang Laosi was bad and called Qianqiying, but in fact there were more than a thousand people exploring horses. There were hundreds in Beijing alone. This was not considered the downline of Qianqiying's secret development. .
The courtiers are very upset. There are thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, so why don't you call them Mao Xian Qianqiying? Can you call them Wanqiying?
Seeing Cao Wu refusing to give in, Huang Laosi's face flashed with anger.
In fact, Huang Laosi could not be said to be satisfied or dissatisfied with this Minister of Rites.
To say he was disobedient, no, when the Eight Dragons were fighting for the throne, Lao Cao didn't hesitate and went all in, betting on the fourth child.
But if you want to be obedient, he keeps popping up recently, which is quite annoying for the fourth child.
Looking at Cao Wu and the courtiers standing behind him, Huang Laosi came to his senses.
Not wanting to see me rich is partly because of Chu Qing, but mainly because of Chu Qing, because Chu Qing has exposed his "ambition" of letting children from poor families study. This is the fundamental reason, and Cao Wu, who comes from a wealthy family, has become the representative.
Staring at Cao Wu with a wry smile on his face, Huang Laosi sighed slightly, showing a little regret.
Cao Wu temporarily represents the interests of the family.
And Chu Qing has never been one to give in.
There will definitely be another confrontation between Qianqiying and the Ministry of Rites, and the one who falls in the end will definitely be Cao Wu.
It's not that Huang Laosi has confidence in Chu Qing, but that's what he thinks. Cao Wu, if he provokes Chu Qing, must fall. He, the emperor, Chang Chengyou said that even if Pangu comes, it won't work.
There was going to be another round of dynasty debate. Nangong Xi failed to convince Cao Wu, so the ministers of Shangshu Province stood up.
Unexpectedly, before the two groups could have a friendly match to warm up, Ma Rui, who had been attending court more and more recently, also came out.
"Your Majesty, I know a little bit about Qianqiying's financial expenditure." Ma Rui glanced at Cao Wu, the expression on his face was extremely contemptuous, and that contempt was not concealed at all, as if he was looking at Cao Wu. A poop, a fresh poop, a fresh poop and... in short, just contemptuous.
Looking at Cao Wu, Ma Rui said loudly: "A few days ago, the deputy commander of Qianqi Camp Chu and his ministers mentioned this matter. All the money earned from the auction house will be used for our Jingzhao Mansion."
The words stirred up a thousand waves, and the officials were in an uproar.
Four million strings, all given to Jingzhao Mansion?
Why do you build a ninety-nine-story pagoda for Jingzhao Mansion? If you are a man, you can go up to a hundred floors?
