However, He Shen's high-sounding and upright words at this moment are indispensable no matter when or where he is.
Therefore, Emperor Qianlong had already secretly remembered these words in his heart at this moment, waiting to use them to refute the ministers in the court in the future.
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He could come up with many similar reasons, but he couldn't put them as beautifully as He Shen did.
However, the actual money issue has not been resolved. All this is just words on paper and nonsense.
Therefore, even though Emperor Qianlong was satisfied and nodded to express his appreciation, he did not say anything more, let alone any reward. He just motioned for He Shen to continue talking.
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Seeing the look on Emperor Qianlong's face, He Shen also understood that he was going to get something useful.
He Shen said this: "Nowadays, most of the world's wealth is in the hands of the rich people in the south of the Yangtze River, especially the salt merchants in Yangzhou. If the emperor wants money, he can take advantage of them. Those people are very rich. "
After a pause, He Shen said: "Wei Chen thinks it's okay. In the name of celebrating the Queen Mother's birthday, he collects birthday silver from big businessmen across the country. I call it birthday silver."
"There are also local officials, those who have feudal borders, they can also bleed..."
After hearing what Heshen said, Emperor Qianlong was finally "convinced".
Thinking that by hosting a birthday banquet for the Queen Mother, I can not only fulfill my filial piety, but also generate income for the country. It is really a great thing to gain both fame and fortune!
How many emperors have been able to do this kind of thing since ancient times.
Emperor Qianlong, who became more and more proud as he thought about it, couldn't help stroking his hands and laughing proudly, saying: "Everyone in the world says that your ability to manage finances and make money, Heshen, is unparalleled in the world. I didn't believe it at first, but today I finally believe it!!"
He Shen heard this, smiled and flattered him and said, "That's not the case, because the emperor knows people well and employs them wisely."
"If it hadn't been for the emperor's suggestion, I might still be just a down-and-out nobleman now."
Hearing what He Shen said, Emperor Qianlong became even more proud. At this moment, Emperor Qianlong was extremely satisfied with He Shen, his minion.
And He Shen, on his side, was also very satisfied after seeing such an arrogant emperor.
According to Emperor Qianlong's level of arrogance, He Shen might not even need seven or eight years to overthrow the Manchu Qing.
In this era of difficult transportation and lack of communication means, an ancient and decadent empire like the Manchu Qing sometimes only needs a little external force to break out the internal conflicts that have accumulated for a long time...
Then this behemoth will collapse like a sand castle built on the beach...
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After Emperor Qianlong recovered from his heart disease, he was in high spirits and talked with Heshen for a long time. Heshen took the opportunity to present the matter of Tibetan mineral salt and a request for merit.
The matter of Tibetan salt mines was of great importance, and Emperor Qianlong said he would consider it. As for asking for credit, Emperor Qianlong only took one look at it and approved it.
A few days later, Heshen's move to eliminate the locust plague in Taiyuan immediately shocked the government and the public.
As a result, He Shen was naturally promoted to the second rank of the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and was immediately given the important task by the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs to fully take over the work of the Queen Mother's erection of the golden pagoda.
The top and bottom of the Household Department were divided into two groups when it came to this matter. He Shen's original cronies naturally supported him with both hands, but the Secretary of the Household Department, the former Zuo Shilang of the Household Department and others were very unhappy!
In particular, Huang Shihua, the current Minister of Household Affairs, is the most fearful and angry, and has even begun to deal with He Shen.
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The reason why Huang Shihua, the Minister of Household Affairs, has this attitude towards He Shen now is entirely because He Shen may replace him in the next few years.
When He Shen was only in his early twenties, he became the second-rank left servant of the household department. If he makes great achievements in the future, he may not be trying to occupy Nestlé and occupy his own position!
Thinking of this, Huang Shihua, the Minister of Household Affairs, was frightened, fearing that he would lose his power.
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"Hmph, this bastard He Shen wants to build a golden pagoda for the Queen Mother, so just dream!"
"If we don't cooperate, let's see where he gets so much money!"
"Hey, this kid He Shen dares to slap our entire household in the face continuously. This time we will make him look good!"
"He Shen, this little brat, wants to flatter the emperor. We can't give him this opportunity."
"..."
Under Huang Shihua's secret push, most officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs suddenly became extremely unfavorable towards He Shen!
Even a considerable number of household officials secretly agreed not to cooperate with He Shen, but to make him look good.
Huang Shihua, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, could see He Shen holding back his food, so he was naturally happy to see the result and clapped his hands and applauded.
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As for celebrating the Queen Mother's birthday, the rules here are also very particular.
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This was not the first time that the Queen Mother had celebrated her birthday, and some of it was very ordinary and did not cost much money. However, didn't Emperor Qianlong get angry?
However, this time, in the name of the Queen Mother's birthday, the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power caused such a big battle.
"..."
On his side, Huang Shihua, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, has secretly contacted a number of local feudal officials through connections, and is preparing to make He Shen suffer a big loss.
It would be best if this guy can leave the household department directly, then he can breathe a sigh of relief.
Yes, after all these years, Huang Shihua, the Minister of Revenue, has given up hope of suppressing Heshen through formal official means.
Because He Shen's methods were really powerful, and he had the support of Emperor Qianlong behind him.
He could only rely on other side methods to deal with He Shen.
Of course, this matter cannot be leaked in advance, otherwise the fun will be ruined.
The dignified imperial court, from a first-rank official to the boss of the household department, could not deal with his subordinates using formal official methods, and resorted to other side methods...
Once it spreads, it will simply put your face on the ground and trample on it...
Moreover, given the current Emperor Qianlong's love for Heshen and the sensitivity of the Queen Mother's birthday, Emperor Qianlong knew about this matter...
Removal from office and dismissal are considered frivolous. Maybe he and the family behind him will have to be sent to Ning Guta to spend the rest of their lives in the bitter cold outside the pass.
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the other side.
On Heshen's side, since he became the second-in-command of the Ministry of Revenue, he once again felt the feeling of isolation he felt when he first entered officialdom a few years ago.
However, in the face of this difficult situation, He Shen did not react at all on the surface.
He just turned a blind eye to the cold violence of most officials in the Ministry of Revenue, and did not want their help.
