Under Shen Xin's crazy money burning, Jinling's GDP grew crazily, the liquidity of money became higher and higher, and domestic demand was fully driven.
When people have money, they also want to consume, improve their food, buy clothes for the elderly and children, and add some items to their homes.
At this moment, Shen Xin started a price war again, but this time it was not upward, but downward.
He suppressed commodity prices again and again, lowering them far below the cost price, to the point where other wealthy gentry could no longer bear it, accelerating their demise.
There is no doubt that the people who benefit the most from this life-and-death business war are the people who benefit the most.
It is easier for them to make money, prices have dropped, and their happiness index has soared.
Shen Xin lost money, but he seized the market and destroyed his competitors.
More importantly, by doing this, a large part of the money he spent came back to himself.
Although he was losing money overall, he felt like he couldn't spend all the money.
Under this model, all the wealth of the wealthy gentry flows to the common people, and Shen Xin suffers the most, but his 'inheritance' is too deep, and with the return flow, he has a steady stream of money to support him.
The same cannot be said for the other rich gentry. Their assets are far inferior to Shen Xin's, and the money has been lent to him. They cannot withstand Shen Xin's desperate strategy of "injuring the enemy by one thousand and damaging himself by eight hundred."
In late June, their industries were closed down and closed down.
Facts have proven that when people are pushed into a hurry, they can do anything.
Hiring desperadoes to beat, smash, burn, and rob Shen Xin's property... they did everything possible. However, under the protection of Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanzi, the results achieved were not great.
Criminals were arrested, decapitated, exiled, and even a few wealthy gentry were confessed. Li Qing did not hesitate, ransacked homes, and exiled without mercy.
All the things copied were confiscated and escorted to the capital.
As for the properties under the names of several wealthy gentry, they were sold to Shen Xin at a price. Of course, in order to support Shen Xin, Li Qing did not rush to collect the money, but asked him to lay down IOUs, including the IOUs in the hands of the wealthy gentry before. , were also owned by the imperial court.
After this operation, Lin Linzongzong earned more than 3.8 million taels for the court.
Li Qing acted recklessly to the end, regardless of the consequences. As a result, those wealthy gentry became more honest.
He was barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Li Qing had the attitude of "I would be willing to cut myself off and pull the emperor down". No one really dared to fight with him.
Although they suffered heavy losses and their wealth has shrunk by more than half, they are still rich, which is enough for them to have enough food and clothing. If they are really desperate, this mad dog will not leave anything behind, and even people can't be saved.
In the end, the powerless rich gentry gave in.
If you can’t afford it, why don’t you stop playing?
However, the powerful officials and gentry were not willing to give up. Under their operation, Li Qing's crimes were quickly brought to the capital.
The officials in the capital hated Li Qing as much as the officials and gentry in Jinling. The two sides hit it off immediately and immediately began to impeach Li Qing crazily, even threatening the young emperor to deal with Li Qing severely.
Imperial Palace, Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Qizhen frowned tightly. This time the reaction of the ministers was too strong, and he couldn't hold it in anymore.
Wang Zhen carefully observed Zhu Qizhen's expression, and said as if unintentionally, "Those officials know how to make things difficult for the emperor. Regardless of whether Li Qing is really guilty or not, they themselves are not clean."
"Oh?" Zhu Qizhen raised his head and glanced at him, "Go on."
"Uh...yes." Wang Zhen said after considering, "As the saying goes, no one is perfect without regard to his deeds. I think it is not important whether Li Qing is guilty or not. What is important is his contribution to the Ming Dynasty."
Seeing the skill, Zhu Qizhen nodded, and Wang Zhen continued, "Since he entered the court, the court situation has been developing in a good direction, and the power of civil servants has been severely weakened. It is reasonable to hate him;
Abolition of the recommendation system, elimination of military garrison ministers, and reopening of maritime trade are all good things for the court and the Ming Dynasty;
They are like this because Li Qing has weakened their power and blocked their way to make money. "Wang Zhen said sternly, "Of course, this is all because of the emperor's wisdom. The Ming Dynasty was only possible because of people like Li Qing. They dare not hate the emperor, they can only hate Li Qing. "
After a pause, Wang Zhen revealed his ultimate goal and lamented: "In fact, they hate more than just Li Qing?
As long as they follow the emperor wholeheartedly, they will hate it, and they hate the slaves a lot, alas...! "
Wang Zhen's face was full of sincerity, "Your Majesty, they just want to bring down the people around you so that they can deal with you."
The reason why he speaks for Li Qing like this is because in a sense, he and Li Qing are on the same side.
——They are all hated by the officials!
If something happens to Li Qing today, it will be difficult for him to do well tomorrow.
It can be said that one is prosperous and both are prosperous, and one is deprived of both.
In the final analysis, Wang Zhen only planned for himself.
"Huh~" Town Zhu Qi breathed a long sigh of relief, but his heart was still filled with depression.
He didn't know the purpose of those people, but after all, the court situation was not his decision, even though he was the emperor.
We must find someone to attract firepower... Zhu Qizhen thought for a long time and looked at Wang Zhen, "Those people are still kneeling at the gate of the palace?"
"Kneeling." Wang Zhen said bitterly, "Your Majesty, don't look at how loud they are. In fact, it's just that, and they are comfortable."
"Comfortable?"
"Yes, there are soft cushions under the knees, umbrellas above the head, and ice drinks. It's so comfortable." Wang Zhenqi said, "They take the salary from the court and don't handle official business in the yamen. They kneel at the gate of the palace all day long. Nonsense...ahem, chatting, isn't this uncomfortable?"
Zhu Qizhen snorted: "This is really unreasonable. Go and drive them back to work."
"Uh... I obey the order." Wang Zhenshan said: "What if they don't go back?"
Zhu Qizhen raised his eyebrows, "What do you think?"
"Slave... I understand." Wang Zhen agreed bravely.
"Go ahead."
"yes."
If Zhu Qizhen didn't tell him, Wang Zhen wouldn't dare to say it was the emperor's order. Wang Zhen could only handle this shit himself.
In fact, Wang Zhen also understood, but he had no choice.
If he cannot take the blame for Zhu Qizhen, he will lose his use value. In that case, he will definitely be kicked away.
After spending many years together, Wang Zhen knew exactly who Zhu Qizhen was, ungrateful and ruthless.
Over the years, Wang Zhen has often taken the blame for Zhu Qizhen, and he has also done evil things himself. Once he loses power, he will definitely end badly.
He still had this awareness, and he could only follow Zhu Qizhen until the end.
The officials still have a way out, but the eunuchs don’t!
The palace is their home.
Wang Zhen led the royal guards to the entrance of the palace, looked at the group of kneeling people, and took a deep breath, "The emperor has said that all of you will be allowed to attend the Yamen office."
"If the traitor is not eliminated, we would rather kneel and die here." A Hanlin bachelor said impassionedly.
"Yes, unless the emperor agrees to deal with the traitor Li Qing, we would rather die than surrender."
A group of people echoed in unison.
Wang Zhen sighed, he was too soft, so he could only be tough, and said sullenly: "Masters, please don't make things difficult for us!"
As soon as these words came out, the officials kneeling at the palace gate immediately exploded.
"Ah bah...who do you think you are?"
"A eunuch dares to point fingers. Hongwu's ancestral system prohibits eunuchs from participating in politics. Wang Zhen, your death is not far away."
"The Emperor is confused!"
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The officials scolded him harshly, and they hated Wang Zhen even more than Li Qing.
No matter what you say, Li Qing is still an official of the Ming Dynasty, and he is in the same system as us; who are you Wang Zhen, you are just a slave of the emperor, not even a man, why are you dictating to us?
Just because our family is the eunuch in charge of the ceremony... Wang Zhen's face turned red and he screamed: "Hit me...!"
The Jin Yiwei acted according to orders without any scruples, and when they got up, they were given a slap in the face by the imperial staff.
"The eunuch Wang Zhen, don't be so arrogant."
"You are a beast like a gelding and a gelding. I swear that the emperor will behead you."
Wang Zhen's self-esteem was severely trampled on, his face was as red as chicken blood, and he shouted sternly: "Hit me, hit me hard, hit me really!"
Yiyanguan couldn't bear it anymore and shouted loudly:
"There are traitorous eunuchs in the capital, and rumors are spreading everywhere in Zhili. We should be on your side to calm down the rumors and rectify people's hearts!"
These words aroused everyone's bloodshed.
"Kill Wang Zhen first, then Li Qing, and clear the source!"
"Kill Wang Zhen! Kill!!"
A group of people struggled to get up and rushed towards Wang Zhen with red eyes. They vowed to eat him. óΠъ.oяＧ
Wang Zhen was stunned. In the blink of an eye, a group of people were approaching, and Wang Zhen couldn't help but feel like he was flying to the sky.
He wanted to run, but his legs felt like lead and he couldn't move a step.
Wang Zhen was frightened and shouted in a trembling voice: "Block them, block them quickly...!"
"Damn eunuch, come and accept your fate!"
When a young Yan Guan saw Jin Yiwei chasing after him, he jumped up, threw Wang Zhen down, opened his mouth and bit him down.
Wang Zhen: ┗|｀o′|┛Ouch~~
The depression that the ministers had accumulated for a long time completely exploded at this moment!
