Zhang Sultan nodded slowly and said, "That's it. After the Chinese New Year, I'll go to the capital."
Li Qing smiled.
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It’s the Spring Festival again, with the whole family having fun by posting door gods, eating dumplings, watching the New Year’s Eve, and setting off fireworks...
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In the twelfth year of Jingtai, it was the sixth day of the first lunar month.
Li Qing brought Zhu Gaoxu's grandfather and grandson, and Shen Xin brought a large number of domestic slaves. In addition, he hired more than 2,000 civilians, carrying boxes of silk and cotton on the outside, but large carriages with huge wealth inside, escorted by thousands of Jinyi guards. Next, a large group of people rushed to the capital.
Zhang Sultan didn't come with him. He planned to leave in the first month of the year. With such a large group of people, the journey would be very slow. He didn't want to make any more marks on the road.
In addition, he planned to bring some more fakes.
After so many years, the Yongle Ceremony has almost been stolen. The little old man thought of finishing this matter while he still could, completely fulfilling Li Qing's wish.
If he dies in the future, Li Qing will be less bound to play in the human world.
In his opinion, it is important whether the Ming Dynasty is good or bad, but all the burdens should not be placed on Li Qing. Li Qing does not owe the Ming Dynasty anything.
He didn't want his apprentice to live so tired and miserable a life.
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Early February.
Shen Xin stopped in Baoding Prefecture in the north of the river and moved into the large house he purchased in advance. This was his chosen base camp.
Baoding Prefecture is not far from the capital and not far from Tianjin Wei. Moreover, it is relatively developed and the basic facilities are barely sufficient, so everything will not need to be redeveloped.
From here on, costs are saved and efficiency is improved.
Li Qing naturally wouldn't say anything. He also felt that this was a good place to radiate in all directions faster and more efficiently.
After making some simple arrangements to reassure Shen Xin, Li Qing took a carriage with five million taels of silver and rushed to the capital...
In mid-February, the capital.
After nearly a year of absence, Li Qing is finally back.
After hearing about this, some senior officials in the officialdom lamented in secret that they were really fed up with Li Qing.
Royal Palace, nave.
Zhu Qiyu looked at the boxes of white silver, his eyes were shining, and his face was red with excitement.
Poor! Over the years, the national treasury and internal funds have been depleted. Except for the money left by his eldest brother when he first came to the throne, he has never seen so much money again.
"Sir, where do these come from?"
"The back taxes paid by a wealthy gentry." Li Qing said with a smile.
Zhu Qiyu was suspicious: "Sir, don't try to trick people. How can any rich gentleman pay so much tax in one go? I'm afraid you ransacked someone's house, right?"
After a pause, "Even if you ransack a house, most people wouldn't be able to make so much money. Sir, have you discovered a silver mine?"
Li Qing: "..."
There was no need to hide these things from Zhu Qiyu. Li Qing explained the causes and consequences in detail. After Zhu Qiyu listened, he suddenly understood.
"I see," he nodded lightly, "just by doing business, Shen Fushen is quite a figure. It's obvious that he can amass such wealth."
Li Qing said sternly: "Your Majesty, the economy is like a big river. It needs to flow to be viable, rather than keeping wealth as your own and putting it in the treasury."
"Look at what you said," Zhu Qiyu said speechlessly, "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way. That Shen Fushen didn't violate the law, so how could I kill the goose and take the eggs?" gòйЪ.ōΓg
"Uh-huh... Your Majesty." Li Qing was really afraid that Zhu Qiyu would become greedy. After all... there was too much money, and the court was too poor.
The money earned over the years has basically been used to pay off debts, and there has been no surplus for more than ten years.
"Your Majesty, Shen Xin is the accelerator that makes the river flow." Li Qing said eloquently, "If the money is left there and does not move, then it is worthless, but if it flows quickly, it is different;
Money is a major upward channel. Only with money can we live. If you want a better life, you must have more money; it is the thing that can best mobilize people's enthusiasm. "
Barabara...
There are five oranges in the front and a hot pot discussion in the back. Although these later theories of Li Qing are profound, Zhu Qiyu can still understand the general meaning.
"In this case, the imperial court should help the wealthy gentry to grow rapidly and drive various industries in the north." Zhu Qiyu said in a deep voice, "I am really not good at this. Sir, do you have any clues?"
"There is no need to take the initiative to help," Li Qing said with a smile, "Let Shen Xin do everything by himself. The court only needs to provide enough fairness and not give him little shoes to wear. After all... the court also needs to be decent, right?"
Zhu Qiyu's face heated up and he said humbly: "Sir, what you are saying is that the court cannot be too pricey for money, lest he become emboldened and use business to disrupt government.
Hmm...money is the easiest way to corrode people's hearts. I have to send some trustworthy people to watch over him to prevent that guy from forming cliques secretly and affecting the court. At the same time, I can also protect his personal safety. After all, he is of great use, so don't let him. People were killed. "
Li Qingyile said: "Your Majesty is very considerate."
It can be seen that Zhu Qiyu has improved a lot, and Li Qing is very pleased: he is not talented enough, but he is willing to work hard and work hard.
"By the way, Your Majesty, I still have something to discuss with you."
"What happened to the former King of Han?"
Li Qing nodded, "He wants to be buried in the imperial mausoleum."
"This... I'm afraid it won't work." Zhu Qiyu shook his head, "He can go back to the Ming Dynasty or be buried in the Ming Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum is the emperor's mausoleum, how can a deposed vassal king be allowed to enter?
Even if he is not abolished, it is absolutely unacceptable. It is against etiquette and law. "
"Just bury it secretly." Li Qing said, "There is no need to make a big deal about it, and there is no need to let anyone know."
Zhu Qiyu frowned slightly and said reluctantly: "Sir, other things are easy to talk about, but this matter...
In recognition of his contribution in the Battle of Luchuan, I can give him a piece of geomantic treasure land, even restore his status as King of Han, and let him be buried as a Ming Dynasty vassal king. However, the fact that he is buried in the imperial mausoleum is against the rules and has never been said. . "
Zhu Qiyu said: "If this spreads out, not to mention it will damage the dignity of the royal family, those vassal kings will also do the same. Wouldn't it be chaos?"
"It's okay not to let people know about it." Li Qing said, "This is his long-cherished wish, and it is also Taizong's regret. In the past, Jing was in trouble..."
Li Qing explained the events of that year in detail, allowing Zhu Qiyu to understand the root cause of Hanhan's rebellion, and also talked about Zhu Di's regrets in his later years.
"He has never done anything harmful to nature. The fight for the throne is more about fighting for a breath." Li Qing sighed: "At the beginning, Taizong came to Dabao as a vassal king, and he still fought all the way from north to south. The difficulty was so despairing ;
Although there were military leaders in the court who were willing to help, fighting was not a child's play, and it was not a matter of one person. If you were not careful, your success would be ruined;
Renzong was not good at bows and horses, and the generals were more inclined to the King of Han. In addition, the situation was critical, so Taizong could only do this to better gather people's hearts. "
Li Qingdao said, "Later Taizong came to Dabao. In order to suppress the civil servant clique, he continued to keep the King of Han in the capital. It can be said that during the Yongle Dynasty, the King of Han played a very important role in the dynasty."
Zhu Qiyu remained silent, slightly shaken.
Li Qing sighed: "Everything happens for a reason. You can't blame him for what happened to Xuande Dynasty, and he didn't cause any trouble, he just... made a joke, and he was the one who got hurt in the end;
If you really want to blame, then blame Taizong. "
After a pause, he added: "Actually, Taizong was right. He wanted to balance the situation and better build the Ming Dynasty. In short... this is a confusing account, and everyone has an excuse."
Li Qing said seriously: "No matter from which angle you look at it, the King of Han made a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty and Taizong's lineage; this is also the fundamental reason why Xuanzong did not use the sword."
"I heard from Yu Aiqing that it seems... is the love you begged for?" Zhu Qiyu asked.
"Your father is not very obedient," Li Qing rolled his eyes, and then said, "Of course, he is very good, he basically doesn't need my help, he can do very well on his own;
He let the King of Han go to Jiaozhi, mostly because the King of Han had contributed to the Ming Dynasty, and there was still some affection between the uncle and nephew. "
Zhu Qiyu nodded and remained silent.
Li Qing asked: "Did the Emperor not think clearly, or...?"
"Where does he want to be buried?" Zhu Qiyu said.
"Changling!"
"How long can he live?"
Li Qing scratched his head and felt speechless: I can't tell fortunes, how can I decide between life and death?
After thinking about it, I gave a vague number: "About half a year to two years."
Zhu Qiyu thought for a long time and sighed: "Well... OK, I agreed. However, if he enters the imperial mausoleum, his status as the King of Han will be lost. You can tell him later,
You can only choose one of entering the imperial mausoleum; or restoring the status of a feudal prince and being buried as a feudal prince. "
"I will bring you the words." Li Qing nodded with a smile, "By the way, he is at my house. Does your Majesty want to see him?"
Zhu Qiyu thought for a while and said, "I've been busy these past two days. When I'm done, I'll go there myself."
"okay."
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