Han Shizu

Chapter 1454 One person connected to another person, one case within another case

"Second brother, the Huazhou matter has nothing to do with me. I don't understand it at all. If it wasn't for the incident, I would not have known that Zhang Jin was so bold and dared to tamper with the river construction. I was definitely not involved in this case!" Zhao Kuangmei The tone was excited, eager to express his innocence.

His eyes were full of anticipation, hoping that Zhao Kuangyin would trust him, but such a performance obviously failed.

"If you have nothing to do, why do you need to be so guilty and frightened to ask for advice?" Zhao Kuangyin asked.

"This……."

"It's already this time, what else is there to say!" What kind of person is Zhao Kuangyin? He only needs to think about the recent public opinion in Beijing and the expansion of the Huazhou case, and he can make some guesses, and immediately said: "You committed other crimes. What's up?"

Zhao Kuangmei behaved like a child who made mistakes, and Zhao Kuangyin had to guide her.Hearing this question, he looked relieved, lowered his head slightly, and said in a low voice: "Half a year ago, I attended a banquet in Zhang's mansion, and when I was drinking to my heart's content, Zhang Jin proposed a way to make money..."

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin locked himself up irresistibly. Obviously, he absolutely didn't believe that it would be a serious business, but he didn't speak any more, just waiting for him to finish.

Zhao Kuangmei didn't dare to raise her head anymore, as if she was being tortured, she clarified the matter clearly: "This spring, the imperial court carried out the silver currency reform, and the country was short of silver, so the price of silver rose sharply. Now in the market, one tael of silver can be exchanged for nearly It was [-] renminbi, which was [-] renminbi higher than the exchange rate stipulated by the imperial court.

Therefore, Zhang Jin proposed that he could make a profit from it. "

In fact, the Han Dynasty is currently extremely short of silver, especially after the currency reform, the demand for silver in the market has become even hungrier, and the imperial court is also making great efforts to solve the problem of silver shortage.In addition to digging silver mines all over the country to increase production, it was introduced from Korea and Japan.

Under such a background, the reaction in the market is very real, the value of silver coins has risen sharply, and the value of various silverware is also increasing.Under this policy, the dignitaries who were originally the main owners and users of silver obviously obtained huge benefits from it, almost for nothing.

However, the value of silk and copper coins, which were the main trading currencies in the past, will inevitably drop. While the court and nobles are harvesting a wave of leeks, people who have realized the benefits of a middle distance will inevitably start to move their minds. The benefits involved are too great. big.

Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangyin still had a straight face, but what Zhao Kuangmei said next made him unable to hold back: "We cooperated and opened a silver mine in Shaozhou..."

With a "bang", Zhao Kuangyin slapped a cattail palm on the desk, shaking the writing brush on the pen holder, standing up, Zhao Kuangyin angrily scolded: "You guys are so brave! What is the crime of opening a silver mine privately? What punishment is it, do you want me to read "Xing Tong" for you?"

"Second brother, I was also drunk for a while, and I was bewitched by Zhang Jin. Afterwards, I also regretted it, but I already promised him, and there were witnesses, so I can't go back on my word..." Zhao Kuangmei argued weakly.

"Shit!" Zhao Kuangyin was so angry that he couldn't help but swear, and almost poked his finger on Zhao Kuangmei's face: "I think you are greedy for profit, don't blame Zhang Jin, he is a complete idiot, Silverfish, you are not much better!"

"I'm not the only one who cooperated with him, the other yamen also participated!" Zhao Kuangmei said.

"Hehe!" Zhao Kuangyin sneered and said, "Are you still afraid that you won't be able to catch up with this way of making money? Huh?"

"A person like Zhang Jin, if you associate with him, even if you didn't commit any crimes in this case, you will still be involved in other things! It's also my fault that I don't care about you so much. I didn't know that you were with him!" Zhao Kuangyin sighed.

Hearing this, Zhao Dezhao, who had been standing silently by the side, twitched his eyelids, looked at his fourth uncle, and then at his father, feeling a sense of fear and rejoicing in his heart. At the beginning, at the wedding banquet of Princess Anping, Zhao Kuangyin reminded him Live on your own, don't associate with it, how long is it now, the old father still has the foresight.

With a bitter face, Zhao Kuangmei became depressed again, and said weakly: "Second brother, I know I was wrong. During this period of time, I also regret it. After the Huazhou case, I was even more frightened. If Zhang Jin brought this matter up Come out, I, I...Second brother, you must save me!"

Seeing his terrified expression, Zhao Kuangyin's heart finally softened, he took a deep breath, thought for a while, and asked: "What is the current situation of this silver mine you opened, how much did you take? ?”

"Two, it's two!" Zhao Kuangmei said, but facing her brother's angry eyes, she quickly lowered her head and said, "It's all Zhang Jin's people who are in charge of taking care of it. Two months ago, it was said that the more Than 7000 taels, I divided 900 taels, saw that it was profitable, so I found another mine..."

"Huh! It really is a huge profit! People worry about labor, and you just wait to collect the money. You never thought that such good things can happen in the world?" Zhao Kuangyin said coldly.

"Regret is useless!" Zhao Kuangmei really wanted to slap herself, and her face was indeed full of remorse.

In fact, if it wasn't because of the Huazhou case this time, their way of making money might have been able to operate for a long time. At least in terms of attracting partners and operating a profit network, Zhang Jin still has some means and is willing to give up profits.

The participation of people like Zhao Kuangmei is like adding one insurance after another to this chain of interests.Of course, only people of Zhao Kuangmei's status can be bewitched by him. Most of the core children of major families are pursuing official career, reputation and power, and it is almost impossible to draw on these yellow and white interests.

And to take a step back, even if it was the Huazhou case, if it hadn't happened to be committed by the prince, it might be another way of saying it with someone else.This is the stark reality, the rich and the powerful, the rich and the powerful, are precious because of the power, and protect the noble with the power.

"Where's the money?" Zhao Kuangyin asked.

"I didn't dare to use it, it was all buried in the manor outside the city!" Zhao Kuangmei said quickly, as if asking for credit.

"Can you bury this dirty money and hide this dirty thing?" Zhao Kuangyin really wanted to take the horsewhip at this moment and whip his brother hard.

"You didn't cast that silver into silver ingots, did you?" Zhao Kuangyin stared fiercely.

"No, no, we dare not, they are all silver cakes and scattered silver taels!" Zhao Kuangmei said hastily.

Of course, it seems a bit ridiculous to say this, and the reason for not minting silver coins may be that the timing is not enough, the output is too low, and the craftsmanship is not up to standard.

At present, the silver taels cast by the Dahan Qianjian are still very advanced in technology, strict in management, and easy to identify.

But listening to his words, Zhao Kuangyin's expression finally eased up, and he sat down again, thinking seriously.Privately opening silver mines is explicitly prohibited by the imperial court, and the plot is already serious. However, in comparison, privately minting silver coins is an outright death-killing act. The financial system is against.

Therefore, Zhao Kuangyin can still live steadily.There are various ideas circling in my mind to see if there is a solution, but the more I think about it, the more dignified my expression becomes, because no matter how much I think about it, I can't easily expose it.

"You go back first, let me think about this matter carefully, and I will let you know how to do it!" After a long time, Zhao Kuangyin raised his head and ordered.

"Second brother!" Without a clear statement, how could Zhao Kuangmei return to her heart.

"Remember, let me behave myself next time!" Zhao Kuangyin said sternly.

In fact, there is no doubt that Zhao Kuangyin is not needed. In today's Beijing, ghosts and snakes are peaceful. Almost all people who reach a certain level have become gentle, courteous and frugal. They commit crimes against the wind.

"You really didn't mint money?" Zhao Kuangyin asked repeatedly.

Zhao Kuangmei was slightly stunned, but she became a little unconfident: "Probably not! The silver mine is run by Zhang Jin, and I don't know the specifics..."

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin felt annoyed. For the first time, he felt angry with this younger brother.

Staring at him, Zhao Kuangyin asked in a deep tone: "Kuang Mei, I want to know, is your annual salary and the money produced in the field not enough for you to live a life of luxury?"

Wen asked, Zhao Kuangmei's rather handsome face showed a little loneliness and shame, and said: "Second brother, I have nothing to say!"

"Get out!" Zhao Kuangyin immediately reprimanded.

Zhao Kuangmei tensed up, bowed her head, saluted, turned around and walked out with dull steps.

"Wait!" The still stern voice interrupted Zhao Kuangmei's pace. Turning around, Zhao Kuangyin asked, "Apart from the silver mine, is there anything else?"

"This..." Zhao Kuangmei hesitated again.

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin uttered a short and forceful word again: "Say!"

"The servants are cooperating with others to do some timber business, and cut some timber in Qinlong for sale." Zhao Kuangmei's voice was very low.

Under the leadership of Emperor Liu, in order to preserve water and soil, the imperial court imposed a ban on logging in the northwest region, especially those giant trees in deep forests.It is conceivable that what Zhao Kuangmei is doing is definitely not an ordinary firewood business, but those giant hardwoods that are listed as building materials that are banned from logging.

With the matter of the silver mine as the basis, Zhao Kuangyin was much calmer and kept silent, just staring at him.Zhao Kuangmei reacted quickly this time, and said solemnly: "Only these two things, nothing else!"

"Go!" Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand.

"Second brother, what will happen to Zhang Jin?" Before leaving, Zhao Kuangmei asked hesitantly.

Zhao Kuangyin was not polite, and said coldly: "Do you still have the heart to think about him? You should think about yourself! You just hope that you will not be among the prisoners who will be executed in Nanshi in the future!"

"Yes!" On Zhao Kuangmei's bitter face, there was a flash of fear, but seeing Zhao Kuangyin sitting behind the desk, she inexplicably developed some confidence, but her steps were still heavy.

Zhao Dezhao took a look at Zhao Kuangyin, who had a dark complexion, and followed Zhao Kuangmei off.

(End of this chapter)