Jun Chen made Chu Qing laugh inexplicably, thinking that this kid was mentally ill.
Just because it is close to the sea, there is very little land for farming, and many places are covered with mountains and forests. How to change people's livelihood, let alone become the richest state capital in Zhongzhou, is not a matter of arrogance.
Only one person didn't smile, Qiu Wanshan.
Mr. Qiu cleared his throat slightly, and spoke for the first time after entering the palace: "Wangyuan City is also a place of poverty. From the south of Wangyuan City to Jinge Town, at least a hundred carriages shuttle through it every day, every night. Above the official line, in the early autumn, the border troops asked for money and food, but they did not ask for any meat, just rice and noodles. My lords, the subordinates were confused at that time, so they asked people to ask. It turned out to be the border troops. There is no need for any meat anymore. The army over there, as the original saying goes, before Commander Chu went to the border, there were ten people in one group, one group in one pot, one pot, not a single bit of minced meat, and what he ate all day long was The naan cakes were soaked in vegetable soup, but after Commander Chu went to the border, now there were six people per group, one group and two pots. There was not a single bit of rice or noodles in the pots. They were all meat. Xunyang said, those aristocratic families and the border troops each In the camp, there were cattle and sheep in every pasture. In the words of the army, they couldn’t finish eating. They were worried and worried. The subordinates were shocked and unimaginable. The army also said that many nobles on the grassland The tribe has entered the customs and wants to come to the capital to see the eldest prince. However, when Commander Chu left at that time, he left some rules. If he wanted to see him, he would need at least three thousand cattle and sheep. The more he brought, the more likely he would be. But entering the customs as early as possible is just that. There are also a large number of herdsmen from small tribes who also have to enter the customs. They drag their families and drive their cattle and sheep. Once they enter the customs, they have to help herd them, even if the border troops open their bellies to eat. There are only too many cattle and sheep.”
He talked about a lot in one breath, which had nothing to do with the East China Sea.
But all the ministers looked shocked. They had heard about this, but their understanding was not so detailed.
The border troops are all... eating meat to support themselves. This is... this is a sin!
Understood, everyone understood when Qiu Wanshan said this. He did not provide any evidence to prove that Chu Qing would definitely make the East China Sea rich. He just stated a fact that Wangyuan City is a shabby place and Bianguan is a shabby place. It's not poorer than Donghai. As a result, now I'm so exhausted that I can only eat meat.
The fourth child looked at Wei Changfeng extremely nervously: "Wei Qing's family, Qiu Qing said, but... but..."
"It's true." Wei Changfeng replied dumbfounded: "The army also said that the border commander Ma Rujing and some generals were worried about their gray hair, so many cattle and sheep were running all over the mountains and fields, thinking about whether to Let the imperial court help sell it, and there are countless war horses, and the infantry have begun to ride war horses."
Upon hearing this, the fourth child burst out laughing, very happily.
Nothing made him happier than being well fed and clothed in the army.
"Okay, okay, very good. A good man who fights for the country should be like this. Eat meat until you feel tired and sad. This is how a good man from Dachang should be."
The fourth child looked at Chu Qing with a smile and nodded repeatedly: "Well done, Chu Qing's family, well done."
Several veterans were also quite happy.
The army can eat meat until they are full, and with the chaos over the grassland, Liang Rong probably won't be able to fight over in the next two years. Even if they can fight over, they won't need to transport too much food and grass.
Nangong Xi obviously didn't take advantage enough, and said in a hoarse voice: "If Commander Chu can also make the East China Sea three roads have such a grand scene, then why should the court worry about anything else."
Chu Qing said angrily: "You have to be rich. I need 30 million yuan for the starting capital. As long as I can level the family, I can make the East China Sea and the Three Roads rich."
Nangong Xi took a breath of cold air: "If there are 30 million guan, there is no need to worry about other things. With 30 million guan in the national treasury, there is no need to worry about recruiting soldiers or food and grass. The Ying thieves are not talking about fighting. Did you hit him?"
The palace fell into silence again, and both the monarch and his ministers were helpless.
Fighting is all about making money. If you really have 30 million yuan, it will definitely be enough. At least the preliminary preparations will be enough. There is absolutely no need to worry about shipbuilding and food and grass.
Huang Laosi sighed: "Yes, if the national treasury has these 30 million yuan, why worry about not getting rid of the Ying thieves? Let alone Ying Island, they can hit the horizon."
It's a bit exaggerated, but it's the truth.
Chu Qing cheated 10 million yuan last time. It seemed easy, but in fact part of it was sponsored by friends, such as the Fu family, Chang Chengke, and some merchants.
It seems that 30 million yuan is just a threefold increase. In fact, there is no chance that Chu Qing can get it by relying on the old methods. Even if the Jingzhong family does not have a long memory, they do not have so much cash. Most of them The assets are land.
"Wei Chen..."
At this moment, Qiu Wanshan suddenly spoke: "Wei Chen feels that it is not difficult to spend 30 million yuan in preparing for war within a year, but..."
"Qiu Aiqing really has a way?" The fourth child's eyes suddenly widened like bells: "Just what?"
"Your Majesty, forgive me, but I am bold. I hope Your Majesty will not blame you. I do have a way, but if this method is used, the court may have to bear infamy, but if Commander Chu is willing to be this evil person, , the court no longer needs to bear this infamy."
"Qiu Aiqing, say it quickly, say it quickly, say it quickly."
The fourth child was completely excited.
Carrying the infamy, hehe, just kidding, for the sake of money, I don’t even give up my face, the infamy is nothing. Of course, the main thing is that I am not the one who bears the infamy, it is Lao Shi who is doing it. He gets scolded, and I take the money and feel happy.
Several veterans looked at each other. If someone else said this, they would definitely scold him. Thirty million guan, not three thousand guan, is better than Chu Qing's.
But everyone knows Qiu Wanshan, who is Mr. Qiu? He seldom speaks in the court, but whenever he speaks, he must kill someone. He is not the same kind of person as Chu Qing. Chu Qing talks endlessly, and his mouth is like rent. It seems that he can't get to the main topic for a long time, but Mr. Qiu is just the opposite.
"In recent days, Qianqi Camp has raided many officials and aristocratic families, and these raided people have countless properties in their names, which have been classified as official fields and household properties and can be sold."
Wei Changfeng asked in confusion: "But even if these official lands are sold, even if the price is high, it will only cost more than 2 million yuan at most."
Qiu Wanshan smiled slightly: "If it is doubled ten times, it will be nearly 30 million yuan."
The fourth child almost picked up the cup and threw it out.
Damn it, if you say it, your household expenses will be increased twenty times, and you will still have 60 million yuan.
Nangong Xi looked disappointed and felt that Qiu Wanshan was mentally ill.
Qin Gang was so angry that he laughed: "The original will be doubled thirty times, isn't it... isn't it... well... one is like one, one and two is like two..."
Tan Zhongping, who has always been known for being uneducated, reminded him in embarrassment: "Three to thirty million dollars."
Huang Laosi was finally convinced.
You are even wilder than me, I am only ten times more wild.
Qin Gang said with a sarcastic look on his face: "You have to come up with this idea. Who will buy it? You will buy it. You are stupid."
Chu Qing said nothing.
He knew that Mr. Qiu's performance had just begun.
As expected, Qiu Wanshan said cheerfully: "Of course I won't buy it, my official. I want to buy it, but my family doesn't have much money. Ordinary people, even if they want to buy it, can't sell it. They have to be people who know the goods."
"A knowledgeable person?" Nangong Xi laughed dumbly: "I'm afraid he's a stupid person."
"Master Nangong, what I mean by lowering my official position is that this official land can only be sold to officials, such as... the minister of Honglu Temple, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, the doctor of the Ministry of Punishment, the minister of Taichang Temple, the Dianbook of Taichang Temple, Imperial College offers wine and so on.”
Nangong Xi looked confused: "These officials haven't been replaced yet..."
"Wait a minute!" Huang Laosi's expression changed slightly: "Are you selling your land or your position?!"
The other courtiers were also dumbfounded and looked at Qiu Wanshan in inexplicable horror.
Mr. Qiu still had the same indifferent expression: "The Qianqiying raided so many fertile fields because they captured a lot of officials, and the vacancies for these officials in the capital...these vacancies can be filled by recommendation. There are many great scholars from all over the country and from all walks of life." Celebrities flock to him, and since word of the recommendation spread, these great Confucian scholars from aristocratic families and famous families have rushed to the capital to fill the vacancy, as have many local officials."
After a pause, Mr. Qiu smiled slightly: "But for those vacancies, there are so many properties in the name. How can the court sell them? It's troublesome. It's extremely troublesome. If you want to fill this vacancy, you can take away the land deeds together. As for the Whether you buy land just to be an official or become an official just to buy land, it’s a matter of opinion.”
Wei Changfeng looked anxious: "Nonsense, if this is true, I don't know how many more wine bags and rice bags will be placed in the court, and Shilin doesn't know how to scold him."
"Don't worry, sir. Scholars are all from aristocratic families, scholars and Confucian scholars. If they scold them, these officials who bought the land to fill the vacancy will be the first to jump out. At that time, Shilin will scold Shilin, and they will be the same. What does the imperial court have to do? The imperial court doesn’t care about Shilin’s shouting. If you do this, Shilin will fall apart and let them bite... Let them fight over each other."
"F*ck." Chu Qing was stunned. This operation was too sexy.
The fourth child was obviously tempted, his eyes were shining: "But what if more trash cans appear in the court? Qianqiying spent a lot of time to clear the court, wouldn't this cause things to go back to the past?"
"Your Majesty, this is the infamy mentioned by the minister just now. After the land is sold, these officials will cease their duties. How can they stop? After the court has obtained the money and the Chu commander returns from the East China Sea, these people will be killed again. If he is caught, oh yes, if he is a waste and a loser, he will be caught. If he is a good official, he can stay in his post, but this business... this thing can only be done once, and no one will be fooled the second time."
Huang Laosi grinned, his heart beating wildly.
Damn, what a talent!
If you want to be an official, you can. If you want to be an official, you have to buy the land. Ten times the price is actually selling the official position in disguise. However, there is not a big loophole, because you are not a great scholar, a famous person, or a member of aristocratic family. Aren't you a rich local official? There is a recommendation system in place. It costs both of you money, but it's not excessive.
If you are a loser, don't be afraid. Chu Qing will come back and continue to fuck you and it will be over.
So, to put it bluntly, they specialize in cheating people. The aristocratic families and officials in Changjing are all smart, but the outsiders are stupid. The aristocratic families in various state capitals are all stupid and have a lot of money. If you don’t cheat them, who will you cheat? , if we really want to do this, 30 million yuan is definitely just a lot more!
This is equivalent to an official experience card. You can be recommended and you can become an official. However, this is an experience card, which is only for one and a half years. If you don’t understand how you got here, where can you go back? The whole family might even be captured by Qianqi Camp!
Of course, these people did not know that this was an experience card, and they only thought that they had finally become a Beijing official.
The only disadvantage of doing this is that you will get scolded. It is basically a semi-public sale of official positions by the imperial court. But you can scold him, and the Ministry of Revenue will take the lead, and the scolding will last for a year and a half at most. After Chu Qing comes back, , "the truth came out", everyone must be scolded even more, but at that time, they did not dare to scold loudly, because after Chu Qing came back, he began to continue arresting people, confiscating homes and exterminating clans!
Huang Laosi took a deep look at Qiu Wanshan, who lowered his head again, with a complicated expression on his face.
Your boy is the right servant, you are too talented. This is it.
"Oh yes, Wei Chen almost forgot, there is one more thing."
Qiu Wanshan raised his head again and said calmly: "If Commander Chu is too late to come back from the East China Sea, he can just inspect the capital once a year."
Nangong Xi took a breath of cold air.
Wei Changfeng, the Minister of Household Affairs, was promoted to an official by Qiu Wanshan, and he is still alive today. It is really a virtuous ancestor.
