RNP Chapter 241 It is imperative to make great contributions to the community!
Chapter 241 It is imperative to make great contributions to the community!
Chapter 241 It is imperative to make great contributions to the community!
Emperor Chongping heard what Empress Song said, his eyes lit up, and he said: "What Zi Tong said reminded me that Brother Wang is in charge of the House of Internal Affairs. In recent years, the clan's expenditure has been increasing, and the waste is huge. Next year, it will come again Big marriage, opening of the mansion, if Brother Wang comes forward to say something... But, will others think that I secretly ordered it?"
After all, he cherishes his feathers and worries about damage to his reputation.
Empress Song's pearly and jade-like voice sounded soft, and she said: "Since your Majesty took the throne, the world has heard of frugality. Who would speculate and say that your Majesty is not?"
Hearing this, Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, and he raised his eyes to look at Empress Song, but saw a beautiful lady in palace clothes, with lush temples, eyebrows like emerald feathers, clear phoenix eyes, and a slender neck as white as jade...
Emperor Chongping nodded, and said: "Actually, we discussed with the cabinet that 500 million taels is enough. I am just worried that they will not be greedy enough and cause trouble again."
Jia Heng was also deeply convinced.
This is a high-probability event. With the pissing nature of civil servants, they would probably say that the country's affairs are difficult, and all the money is collected in the treasury. However, what kind of virtue is this group of people? Amazing.
However, this matter is considered finalized.
Jia Heng came up with a plan, cheated King Zhongshun, and quietly watched the couple talk without saying anything else.
After Emperor Chongping finished speaking, he looked up at Jia Heng again, and said with a smile: "What Cai Ziyu just said, there are still some livelihoods, so it is not easy to sell, or what?"
Jia Heng said: "I'm going to ask the Holy One to make a decision. There are more than 55 businesses and shops in the Sanhe Gang. In addition to brothels and gambling houses and other industries, other car and boat shops and grain and cloth merchants earn a lot of profit every year. If they are sold by merchants, It's a pity for Chen Silai, if it's not like the people in the House of Internal Affairs are running the business, as for the minister, I still have a merciless request. The minister is now leading the patriarch of the Jia clan, and the expenses under his command are also high. Now, I would like to buy a few shops with [-]% of the floating market price for a long-term solution. I don’t know what the Holy One wants?"
This is also something he has considered carefully. Instead of stealing the acquisition and being discovered by Emperor Chongping through other channels, it is better to show sincerity, and the rest depends on the will of the emperor.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said: "The Tian family does not compete with the people for profit. This is the iron law set by Emperor Taizong. Even the Ministry of Internal Affairs will purchase palace artifacts and entrust them to the imperial merchants to promote the prosperity of all industries. It is not easy to manage. But if you want to buy it and sell it to others, it’s better to buy it for you.”
Hearing this, Jia Heng said softly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, but I don't have that much money. It would be great to buy a few places to make a living."
Emperor Chongping smiled and said, "Yes, it's a pity."
To be honest, he was a little tempted.
All the businesses of the Sanhe Gang earned more than 200 million taels of silver a year. Of course, many of them were making small fortunes, and there were also some normal businesses, which might also be digging corners of the imperial court.
But even if those unreasonable industries are eliminated, if the annual profit is discounted in half, there will always be more than 100 million taels of silver. This is undoubtedly a big income for internal funds.
It's just that he is the co-owner of Kyushu, and he manages the business of goods and merchants. How do outsiders think of him?
Moreover, it distributed 500 million taels to the Ministry of Households, and then took these shops into the bag, which is bound to arouse criticism from the government and the public.
Such things are not easy to touch.
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, His Highness Jinyang has many shops under his command. What I mean is that if these shops are not transferred to His Highness Jinyang's name, and the profits obtained from them are returned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there will be more money." An entry."
Emperor Chongping heard the words, thought about it, and said, "This proposal...seems feasible."
Jia Heng said softly: "Your Majesty, what I think is that Princess Jinyang should set up a company and include the farms and mansions that were confiscated this time under her command, as well as the chariots, horses, boats, and other industries. In this way, the Holy Majesty can use the hand of Princess Jinyang to benefit from the money in the house."
He did this in order to unite with Princess Jinyang, step by step to evacuate the House of Internal Affairs, and replace King Zhongshun's position of housekeeper with Princess Chen Han.
Today's Ministry of Internal Affairs is mainly financed by the leasing of Huangzhuang and mansions, because it cannot directly monopolize the people's livelihood industry due to the momentum of public opinion or consensus among scholars.
But in fact, whether it is Prince Zhongshun, the two kings of Qi and Chu, or even Princess Jinyang, which one does not secretly control some industries through "layers of nesting dolls".
That is to say, Emperor Chongping claimed to be the co-lord of the world, cherishing his reputation before and after his life, and it is not good to directly intervene in the matter of breeding merchants.
"She in Jinyang... It's not that no one has impeached her to fight for the interests of the people these years, but they are all suppressed by me, and it is not easy for their mother and daughter." Emperor Chongping frowned, his face was a bit complicated, thinking After thinking about it, he looked at Jia Heng and said, "You and Jinyang should discuss this matter and try it out. If it works, forget it."
The main reason is that the Ministry of Internal Affairs directly manages the industry, going up and down, there is too much movement, and there are too many criticisms. If it is separated by one floor, although there are criticisms, at least it will look better on the surface.
Jia Heng also has a little understanding of the emperor's temperament, he emphasizes both material gain and fame, so to speak, he wants both face and liking.
However, this is also human nature.
Jia Heng said: "That's how the minister handled it."
He also hasn't seen the eldest princess of Jinyang for more than a month. In other words, after returning from the suppression of the bandits in Cuihua Mountain, the eldest princess knew that he was busy with the emperor's mission and didn't want to disturb him, or what, no one came to call him. He went to the mansion for a talk.
"Thinking about it, firstly, it's not easy to shout and drink, and secondly, I also want to test my attitude to see if it is the same as before. This princess... is not only considerate, but also a little arrogant." Jia Heng thought Turning the electricity, somewhat grasping the subtle thoughts of the Jinyang Princess, a strange feeling came to her heart.
That is to say, as Jia Heng gradually became dependent on Emperor Chongping, he was granted a title, and he was appointed as an official errand, for a while he was in the limelight inside and outside Shenjing.
Princess Jinyang is such a noble person with a shrewd mind, so she no longer claims to be the one who recommends them, and even no longer takes the initiative to send her maid Lianxue and Liu Tong to contact Jia Heng, but throws the dominance to Jia Heng.
If Jia Heng had the heart, he would take the initiative to maintain this relationship. If he didn't intend to, or even deliberately distanced himself to avoid suspicion, he would not cling to him, but how he felt about him was another matter.
Interpersonal relationships are just like relationships between men and women. It only makes sense to go both ways if you can't shave your head and pick a head and get hot.
Jia Heng suppressed a little thought in his heart, and thought to himself, "It's just that the manuscript of the Three Kingdoms has been published for more than a month... I haven't given me the share of the remuneration yet."
Emperor Chongping smiled and said: "There is one more thing. Mr. Li Ge will send his salary to Beiping the day after tomorrow to take care of the aftermath. By the way, he will inspect the geography of Youyan Mountains and Rivers and make preparations for Chen Bing Yanyun. In the spring of next year, he will prepare to build the northern area. Going to the camp, you go to his side for more than two days. After five days, you have to go out of the capital with the Guoyong camp to suppress the bandits in the three auxiliary counties of the capital. The decree will be handed down by the cabinet in the future. It can be regarded as giving you a breath in advance, so as not to be in a hurry."
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, why hurry?"
There is a bit of just right intimacy in saying this.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said: "At the end of this year, these things must be done. Next year, we, the monarchs and ministers, will do a good job."
In the spring of next year, he will take advantage of the spring to rectify the bureaucracy first, then the Beijing camp, step by step, and one day, he will clear up the border troubles and create a career that is far away from the emperor!
Empress Song looked at the two of them, her gentle smile grew wider and she said softly: "Your Majesty, next year, of course, the mansion will be opened. At that time, the emperors and ministers of the court, father and son will work together, and the weather will change, and there will be something to do."
Emperor Chongping smiled and said, "I hope so."
Emperor Chongping suddenly remembered something, and his expression became a bit strange, and he said: "The suppression of bandits by the three assistants in the capital, I don't know when it will end, you still have to take the annual exam, and you still have time for your homework?"
Jia Heng said: "I haven't been idle recently, and I have all reviewed books. I think it's just a test for admission, so it shouldn't be a big problem."
Emperor Chongping pondered for a while, and said: "Now you have an errand, such as taking the imperial examination, which will cause some criticism. Why don't I give you the same background as Jinshi?"
He felt that the young man in front of him actually didn't need to be obsessed with his background in the imperial examination. He had time to do more errands and devote his mind to military strategy.
Previously, Jia Jing of Ningguo Mansion also became a nobleman, but he still wanted to take the imperial examination to become an official and was admitted to Zhan Shifu.
Jia Heng said: "I still want to get fame for myself. As for the imperial examination, you must read some books. Otherwise, if you are a martial artist and don't read poetry, your reputation will be hindered in the end."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "I'm very ambitious, but for the year-end examination at the end of this year, Xu Deqing will take up his new post after the next year. In the spring and February of next year, you will preside over the exam in Jingzhao Mansion, and you will have more time to study."
Jia Heng paused for a moment when he heard the words, and said: "If that's the case, I'm more confident, otherwise, if the age test is inferior, I'm afraid..."
Emperor Chongping laughed and said, "I'm afraid there are jokes about you, Jia Ziyu, in Shenjing."
Jia Heng: "..."
"Pfft..." Seeing Jia Heng's calm face seemed to show a "stunned" look, Empress Song blinked her beautiful eyes under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, feeling a surge of excitement, But he couldn't help laughing.
Jia Heng couldn't help but glanced up.
The beauty's phoenix eyes were bent into crescent moons, and from the corners of her brows and eyes, the light and charming charm flowed out, her face was like a peach pistil in February, bright and charming, and she said softly: "That's why, Your Majesty advises you, wait for you to stand up!" This credit is given to Tong Jinshi's background... Otherwise, it's okay if you pass the exam, but if you fail the exam, I'm afraid there will be a discussion among the whole capital."
In fact, it is true.
Jia Heng said: "This is a little wish of the minister, please let the Holy One fulfill it."
Emperor Chongping looked warmly, smiled, and said: "If you have the desire to learn, I will also support you."
Empress Song smiled sweetly and said: "Your Majesty also likes to read books, and you can't put them down, especially your book Three Kingdoms, which is always close at hand."
Jia Heng said: "I am honored."
Emperor Chongping said softly: "Although you are currently on an errand, it seems that you don't have much time to write a book, but the ancients said that a good beginning is a good end, so let's try our best to finish this Three Kingdoms."
Jia Heng was stunned, and said: "I will write the second part after I finish this part."
The two monarchs and ministers narrated for a while, and Emperor Chongping instructed the precautions for leading troops to suppress bandits and localities, and then waved Jia Heng to leave.
After Jia Heng was sent out of Daming Palace by Dai Quan.
Empress Song suddenly sighed softly, her eyes were inexplicable.
Emperor Chongping looked at Empress Song in surprise, and said, "Why is Zi Tong sighing?"
Empress Song said softly: "No wonder Your Majesty regards him as a nephew. He is so sensible, sensible, and has a heart of loyalty and filial piety. It's hard for him to be a teenager. The concubine just sighed. Get married, otherwise, Zhi'er will not be too young, if you promise him, you can also kiss and get closer."
Emperor Chongping was taken aback when he heard the words, and murmured: "Xianning? She seems to have reached the age of marriage. The two of you sisters are taking care of it, and you haven't helped her find a suitable family yet?"
Perhaps it was because of Jia Heng's "emotional" words just now, or perhaps because Emperor Chongping was ill and the border affairs came to an end, he was more concerned about his children's marriage.
Empress Song's bright eyes were rippling, and she said lightly: "Zhi'er has high vision, especially...Your Majesty also knows that she has a deep understanding of the temperament of the princes and lords in Beijing, how can she like it?"
Princess Chen Han's husband-in-law is either a noble or a civil servant, but most civil servants avoid the princess for fear of not being able to make it.
Emperor Chongping frowned, and said: "Jia Heng is already married, and his wife is the daughter of Qin Ye, the secretary of the Ministry of Construction, and she is also a well-educated official family. .”
Since the emperor valued Jia Heng, how could he not know about Jia Heng's family situation, he had already known about Jia Heng's personal affairs from the secret agents of the inner factory.
When Empress Song heard the words, she sighed softly and said, "That's why the concubine feels it's a pity, otherwise, there would be no one more suitable than him."
She was just a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, and the more she watched her, the more she liked her, but it wasn't just to win over this rising star.
"You said that..." Emperor Chongping frowned, and his heart was a little moved.
It is worth mentioning that, since the Song and Ming Dynasties, although the captains-in-law were considered foreign relatives, due to the checks and balances of the civil servants, the more capable captains-in-law could be solid defenders of the imperial power to a certain extent.
On the contrary, it is the concubine's relative, who is too capable and easily attracts attention and suspicion.
Emperor Chongping was silent at the moment, thinking.
Such an outstanding young man, if he were to be his son-in-law, it would indeed be more intimate.
But unfortunately, he already has a wife.
If he decrees to grant marriage, it seems to be all right.
But even though he is a father, he is also an emperor, and there is no reason to stop Youyou's mouth, so how can he give him a marriage so easily?
Therefore, Jia Heng must make great contributions to the community!
Xiang Shi can calm down the Eastern Captives and make him the king of the county. No, even if he wins the Eastern Captives once, he can make a royal decree and betroth him to show his favor and trust. Start a dispute between wives and concubines.
Empress Song's beautiful eyes were shining brightly, and she said softly: "What if your Majesty sends a special decree to grant marriage?"
As for ordering him to divorce his wife and marry another, it cannot even be mentioned, this is not co-option, according to the stubborn temperament of the young man who has made himself famous, it is just offending people to death.
Besides, a young man who abandoned his wife for the sake of glory and wealth, and devoted himself to climbing high branches, was not worthy of her family, Zhi'er.
Emperor Chongping glanced at Empress Song, smiled and said, "How can I bestow a marriage if I have no great contribution to the country? Zitong, do you really think I can do whatever I want?"
"My concubine dare not." Empress Song smiled softly, turned behind Emperor Chongping, held Emperor Chongping's shoulders, and said softly: "Your Majesty pretends to be Kyushu Wanfang in his heart, and he has his own considerations in his actions. The concubine is awake."
(End of this chapter)