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Chapter 523 The car rollover incident in front of countless people

Among the hundreds of officials, officials in twos and threes gathered together, waiting for the return of the emperor Luan, while talking in low voices about the news they had received not long ago.

To say that among the most well-informed people in the world, these officials are definitely one of them.

Especially among these officials, many of them have their own family power behind them. If the news is not well-informed, they may not know when a catastrophe is imminent.

Tianjin Wei is only a hundred miles away from the capital. If the news is delivered in a hurry, it only takes one or two hours to get the news of Tianjin Wei to the capital.

At Tianjin Wei Port, Li Huan led hundreds of large ships back from the South Seas. When the monarchs and ministers met each other, countless gold and silver treasures were unloaded from the large ships, and even one of the boxes was broken. , Rolling out a large number of gold ingots, such a situation can be said to be in the eyes of countless people.

Even if you want to block such news, it is impossible to block it. As one of the ports closest to the capital, most capable officials in the capital can be said to have manpower in Tianjin Wei port.

It can be imagined that under such circumstances, what happened in the port naturally spread at an extremely fast speed. It was almost yesterday that all the well-informed officials in the capital had received the news and knew about the Tianjin Wei what happened.

Li Huan returned from Nanyang Province and brought back a huge amount of wealth.

Several officials gathered in one place, only to hear one official whisper: "Several brothers, do you know how much property Qin Guogong brought back this time?"

Some people are well-informed, while others are not. Among several officials, the family behind one or two officials has not yet risen, so naturally there are no news channels, so the news that most officials have already known is also the same. I don't know.

Hearing the official's words at this moment, his face naturally showed a bit of bewilderment, and he didn't quite understand what the other party meant.

But there was someone on the side saying: "It is said that boxes full of gold and silver were lifted off the ship one by one. I don't know how many there are. There are hundreds of large ships moored in Tianjin Wei port. It is said that each ship is filled with all kinds of property brought back from Nanyang, I really can't imagine how much property Qin Guogong brought back."

An official muttered with some doubts on his face: "You said that the land of Nanyang is not a barren land, but why is there so much wealth in such a barren land?"

"Who says it's not? They say that all the lands outside the Central Plains are barren lands. It is said that Nanyang cannot have so much wealth. I really don't understand..."

With a light cough, an official stroked his beard and shook his head and said: "You guys are wrong. In my opinion, the land of Nanyang is definitely not the wild land in the legend. It may really be a rich place. Otherwise, in the past few years, why did those merchant ships go out to sea one by one, and then bring back a lot of wealth. This time, Qin Guogong brought back a lot of wealth when he went south. Can't say enough."

Someone said from the side: "Back then, Zheng He, the eunuch of the Three Treasures, made seven voyages to the West. It is said that he went to the current Nanyang Province. Back then, the eunuch of the Three Treasures brought back a large number of rare treasures. Now think about it, the Nanyang Province is absolutely It’s a place where a lot of wealth is stored.”

These few officials were discussing in a low voice, although they kept their voices down, they couldn't hold back the people who heard them from coming forward, so that if you talk to each other, the circle will become bigger and bigger, and a group of people will gather together Blockbusters.

Even this movement attracted the attention of several elders standing in the front row. Wang Yangming, Yang Tinghe and the others looked at each other, frowned, and said to the officials beside him: "Your Majesty is coming, let the people below come to you." Pay attention, don't lose your manners and be laughed at for nothing."

The crowd on the side was dark and dense, all of them were well-informed people. These people only knew that the emperor went to Tianjin Wei Port to welcome Qin Guogong back.

For Duke Qin, the people of the capital are no strangers. Although Li Huan went to Nanyang for two years, Li Huan's reputation in the capital is too great. Three or two years really can't eliminate Li Huan. influence and presence.

Most of these people came here in the name of the emperor and Li Huan, but I don't know when, a news gradually spread among the crowd, that is, the reason why the emperor went to Tianjin Wei port to welcome the return of Qin Guogong Li Huan However, it was because Li Huan, who went to the Nanyang Province, brought back a huge amount of wealth for the emperor. The huge wealth even moved the emperor's heart, and even went to the port to greet him in person.

Rather than saying that the emperor went to meet Li Huan, it would be better to say that he personally took a look at the massive wealth that Li Huan brought back.

I don't know who the news came from. It was a person with a nose and eyes. There was even a news that vividly described the wealth that Li Huan brought back. The gold ingots were piled up into hills, and several ships were filled with silver. , all kinds of gems, jewels, and ivory are inexhaustible.

Many people couldn't close their mouths when they heard it, their faces were full of shock and longing.

Some people couldn't help sighing: "I heard that the imperial court moved the people to the Nanyang province, and one person can get tens of acres of fertile land. If a family has a few mouths, that's hundreds of acres of fertile land. Moreover, the land of Nanyang is fertile, and the imperial court is even more free from it." In the past three years, I have levied miscellaneous taxes, and I thought that Nanyang was a wild place, but now it seems that where it is a barren land, it is clearly a treasure land."

"Yeah, yeah, if I knew Nanyang was so good, I would have to consider whether or not I should take my sons and daughters to Nanyang to share hundreds of acres of fertile land. Let's have a taste of what it's like being a landlord how!"

Someone nearby laughed and said, "That's thousands of miles away from Nanyang, I'm afraid it will be difficult to return to the Central Plains after a lifetime..."

Many people in the crowd talked about it, some people took it as a joke, but some people showed emotion after hearing it.

Suddenly the earth trembled slightly, and there was billowing smoke and dust in the distance. Many people noticed the movement and subconsciously looked towards the end of the official road.

But all the officials stopped their clamor and discussion one by one, lined up neatly behind the cabinet ministers with solemn expressions, and looked into the distance.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, black shadows gradually approached in the distance, and the shaking of the ground became more and more obvious. It was already possible to see a group of elite riders galloping towards them, carrying the banner of the Three Thousand Battalion.

There is an elite army clearing the way ahead, and Tianziluan is naturally guarded by the army. Behind Tianziluan are densely packed cargo carriages that can't be seen at a glance. These cargo carriages are built extremely tall and can hold Hold more cargo.

Because of the development of maritime trade in recent years, there have been a large number of such carriages in Ming Dynasty, so the people of the capital have long been accustomed to such carriages, and they know how much goods such carriages can hold.

Now I can't see the end at a glance. At first glance, I'm afraid there are no less than hundreds or thousands of vehicles. That is to say, Tianjin Wei Port can be regarded as the largest port in the north. I can't make up so many carriages.

On top of these carriages are filled with large and small boxes, and the boxes are piled on top of the carriages and tied firmly with hemp ropes, and they move forward slowly with the sound of creaking axles.

If you look at the ruts and the speed of the pulling horses, a fool can see that the goods on these carriages are extremely heavy.

Tianzi Luan was the most conspicuous among the convoys in this line, but at this moment, many people's attention was shifted from Tianzi Luan to the tall and well-equipped carriage.

The boxes piled together are really fascinating, especially when there was news not long ago, just looking at those boxes now, everyone has to think about whether the boxes are full of rare treasures such as gold, silver, jewelry, etc. .

An official looked at the endless carriage and couldn't help sighing: "It's really hard to imagine how many treasures this Duke of Qin brought back from the land of Nanyang."

At this moment, the Emperor Luanjia stopped, and saw a figure walking out of the Luanjia. Li Huan, who was dressed in fine clothes, stepped forward to support the Emperor and walked down slowly.

Seeing this situation, Wang Yangming and other officials secretly sighed in their hearts that Li Huan was favored by the emperor, but at the same time, he did not forget to pay respects to the emperor and said: "I welcome your majesty back to Beijing, and your majesty is blessed and safe!"

Seeing this situation, the surrounding people also bowed to the emperor Luan early, showing their piety.

All of a sudden, there was darkness all around, and there were all prostrate figures. Seeing this situation, Zhu Houzhao ignored all the officials, but shouted to the surroundings: "Everyone get up without ceremony."

It wasn't until the surrounding people slowly stood up that Zhu Houzhao turned his attention to the officials who were greeting him, took a step forward, waved his hands and said in a loud voice, "Your family, get up without courtesy!"

As the officials got up, Wang Yangming's eyes fell on Li Huan, and the two looked at each other with a smile, and Wang Yangming said to Li Huan, "Duke Qin has made great contributions in opening up millions of miles of land for our Ming Dynasty. Please accept Yangming's respect."

While speaking, Wang Yangming bowed to Li Huan, and Li Huan hurriedly said: "The first assistant is absurd, Daming was able to take Nanyang back to the territory, and it is all thanks to His Majesty and all the officials. Qi Xin, Li's mere trivial achievement is nothing!"

Seeing this situation, Zhu Houzhao laughed loudly and said: "Li Qing has meritorious service, and all the Qing family have meritorious service, and I have my own rewards."

While speaking, Zhu Houzhao waved his big hand and pointed to the long queue behind Luanjia, saying: "Look, gentlemen, this is the property that Duke Qin brought back from Nanyang Province, including gold, silver, jewelry, agate, ivory, spices, etc. There are countless rare and rare treasures, worth billions of dollars, I would like [-]% of them to go to the national treasury, what do you think about it?"

Listening to the emperor's words, many officials only felt that there were countless golden lights shining in front of them. So much property was put into the national treasury. Doesn't it mean that the imperial court's finances will become more and more abundant? With sufficient money, how many things can they do? At that time, wouldn't they be able to leave their names in history and pass on their names through the ages.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming."

Zhu Houzhao turned around and boarded the emperor's car, and immediately heard Qiu Ju's sharp voice: "Your Majesty returns to the palace, get up!"

Li Huan stepped forward and said to Wang Yangming and several important cabinet ministers: "Everyone, please also send officials from the household department to hand over, and return these properties to the national treasury as soon as possible."

Soon after getting the news, all officials, large and small, from the Ministry of Household Affairs mobilized and began to cooperate in driving the huge carriages to the warehouse of the state treasury.

A large amount of property was involved, so around these carriages was a group of well-armored [-] battalion soldiers and Jinyi Weiti riding horses to patrol.

Some people dispersed, but there were quite a few people watching the fun from a distance around these carriages. Although they didn't know what treasures were stored on these carriages, they couldn't touch them. Could it be that they couldn't go far away? Do you want to take a look?

Suddenly, there was a long neighing sound, and then a large cart suddenly accelerated and bumped into the carriage in front. Amidst the commotion, the two carriages collapsed.

Following the collapse of the two carriages, the piles of boxes loaded on the carriages also fell to the ground. As a result, many boxes were smashed directly, and a dazzling gold and silver came into view immediately. Gemstones the size of a cat's eye rolled down all over the ground. Gold and silver the size of a fist, and gemstones the size of a cat's eye instantly covered the ground, so dazzling and alluring under the sun.

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, countless fiery eyes fixed on the piece of gold, silver and jewels on the ground, and many people's breathing became short of breath.

With so many gold, silver and jewels, if they casually grab a handful, it may be enough for them to spend their lives carefree.

Among the patrolling Jinyiwei Tiqi, a strange smile flashed in the eyes of the head of a thousand household officials, and suddenly drew his knife out of its sheath, and shouted in a long voice: "Everyone stay where they are, who is going to kill you?" You are not allowed to move around, the soldiers of the [-] Battalion obey the order, and anyone who dares to move forward will be killed without mercy!"

Accompanied by such shouts full of killing spirit, everyone who was a little distracted by the alluring gold, silver and jewels on the ground felt as if they had been poured cold water on their heads.

With difficulty, he withdrew his eyes from the alluring piece of gold, silver and jewels on the ground, looked at the three thousand battalion soldiers guarding the surroundings and the Jinyiwei Tiqi who drew their swords out of their sheaths, and the greed in his heart disappeared for a moment. Then disappeared.

"Gulu, a lot of gold, silver and jewels!"

"My God, the boxes are full of gold, silver and jewels. There are so many carriages and so many boxes. If all of them are filled with gold, silver and jewels, how many would there be..."

"God, the rumors are indeed true, Nanyang is a treasure land, I'm going to the Nanyang province..."

Soon the scattered gold, silver, jewelry and damaged carriages were cleaned up, and the carriages drove slowly to the treasury under the attention of countless people.

However, the box after box of gold, silver and jewels scattered all over the ground just now was imprinted in the minds of countless people around like a curse, and the news spread to all around at an extremely fast speed.

In less than half a day, it can be said that the entire capital, from the elderly in their [-]s to [-]s, to the children who have just learned to walk, all know the news that countless gold, silver and jewels were scattered all over the place not long ago.

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(End of this chapter)