Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 790 Your Royal Highness, Are You Really Going Down a Dog's Hole?
"Brother Emperor!"

"Brother Emperor!"

Zhu Youjian cried and rushed into the Wuying Hall, and then saw his elder brother, the Great Ming Emperor Zhu Youxiao, sitting next to him.

Zhang Haogu? !

Why is he here? !
Zhu Youjian was stunned for a moment, then continued crying and threw himself in front of Zhu Youxiao: "Brother Huang! Help me!"

Zhu Youxiao was really flushed with embarrassment at this time!

Zhang Haogu, who is also a teacher and a friend, is still watching here, can you show some face to Lao Zhu's parents? !
"Here, you get up first!" Zhu Youxiao felt extremely tired.

"If the emperor brother doesn't save me, then why should I get up?" Zhu Youjian was also shameless at this time, if his emperor brother didn't help him, then he would really be doomed.

Zhang Haogu looked left and right, feeling embarrassed for Zhu Youxiao.

"Your Majesty, should I retire first?" Zhang Haogu asked.

Want to run now?
How can things be so good!

What's the use of cheating my brother's brother like this?

Zhu Youjian was stunned, what's the matter, this is, this gave him an extra brother with a different surname?

Looking at Zhu Youjian, who was covering his face with his sleeves and kept his head down, Zhang Haogu had an expression of disbelief. His Highness Wang Xin really ran out of a dog hole. He had been forced to For this sake?
"Zhang Xiang, Zhang Xiang, Xiao Wang has no other choice, no choice." Zhu Youjian explained in a muffled voice.

"Xin Wang! You are holding the banner of His Majesty and Mr. Zhang to support yourself, and you want to run away after taking our money. There is no such good thing! You are not losing your own people, but also Your Majesty and Zhang. Master Xiang! If you don't pay back the money, we will go to Shuntian Mansion!"

Thinking about it, Zhu Youjian couldn't help complaining in his heart. He said that the money would collapse, but he didn't.

Zhang Haogu was even more helpless, you refused to admit it, why did you confess it yourself?
Reluctantly walking out of the carriage, Zhang Haogu ordered someone to go to Zhou Kui's house to inform him, and at the same time stepped forward: "Everyone, what happened, tell me about it?"

Zhang Haogu pondered for a moment: "You really can't blame His Royal Highness Xin Wang for this matter."

Zhu Youxiao's hands were trembling, and he couldn't help asking: "You, have you never thought about losing money?"

Why did the money collapse so quickly and suddenly?
Originally, he still dreamed of purchasing a large amount of silver and dominating the economy of Ming Dynasty. How much was his several million taels worth at that time?Not to mention the debt of billions of treasure notes, it can be easily repaid if it is doubled ten times.

Before, Zhu Youjian paid his salary in advance, and later he mortgaged the palace, and dismantled it from many friends. He collected the first money to buy silver and then bought a large number of silver. After buying these silver, he was not satisfied with the status quo. Instead, he intends to further eat more silver.

But now, all the money has been lost, even his own money has been lost to nothing!
Because the silver they bought is not worth a hundred treasures now!

After listening to Zhu Youjian explain the ins and outs of the matter clearly, Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Haogu, and couldn't help thinking that this brother might not be able to have him anymore.

"As for today's matter, my elder brother may not be able to help you, but your elder brother can solve your troubles."

Immediately, Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhu Youjian again, stretched out his hand and nodded Zhu Youjian's head fiercely: "You, you, what do you want me to say about you!"

After all, Ming Dynasty wanted to change the silver standard to the gold standard. In other words, it meant taking money from these big businessmen and wealthy gentry. They had a lot of silver and cash flow. If they felt that they were abandoned by the court, then things would be serious.

And the trembling voices of the servants came from the courtyard: "I told you a long time ago, His Highness has already gone out to find a way to pay you back, and now you are not in the courtyard, why don't you believe it?"

Zhu Youjian nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, brother, I didn't want to do this at first, because I was deceived."

"His Royal Highness Xin! I think you and I are good friends and classmates, so I borrowed money from you, but now you owe money and forget it, and you still avoid me. Xiaosheng is extremely disappointed. The friendship between you and my classmates and friends is exhausted!"

Eunuch Wei's political awareness and sense of smell are much sharper than Zhu Youjian's. He has already figured out Zhu Youxiao's mind, and immediately said: "Master Zhang, don't worry, I will let you do it."

After all, Zhu Youxiao's family doesn't have many other things at present, but there is a lot of money, and several million taels of silver can still be paid out.

Zhu Youxiao just planned to agree, but looking at Zhu Youjian's appearance, and thinking about it, he still needs Zhang Haogu's help, so he sighed helplessly: "Forget it, master is here."

Not to mention Zhu Youjian, Zhang Haogu was stunned, let Zhu Youjian be his younger brother?

Zhu Youjian cried and said: "I thought about it at the beginning, but Mr. Zhang said that we will definitely make money. The money from the court and the people is abundant. As long as [-]% to [-]% of the money is eaten up, the economy of Ming Dynasty will belong to us. Controlled."

The aggrieved Zhu Youjian couldn't help but argue: "How dare I rebel, Brother Huang, I also thought it was unrealistic at first. But Mr. Zhang said that I am not the only one doing this. Those wealthy businessmen and gentry in Ming Dynasty I will not let go of this good opportunity, I just want to earn some money to open a bank."

But now?

But now the money is worthless!

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Youxiao's heart twitched suddenly, and he looked at Zhang Haogu.

Zhang Haogu continued: "His Royal Highness Xin Wang was just confused for a while, because he was deceived by others."

In addition, when others listened to him talking about Mr. Zhang, they thought Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu were behind them. In this way, Zhu Youjian really attracted many people to invest in him, and finally got a lot of money.

Brother emperor, if you do this, does the emperor's spirit in heaven know?

At this time, Zhang Haogu and Xin Wang Zhu Youjian had already returned to the house in the outer city, even if they were far away, they could still see the carriages at the gate of the house and the people besieging them.

Seeing this, Zhang Haogu didn't ask any more questions, and ordered the carriage to continue to move forward. The closer they got, the clearer the voices of those people:
"Where is King Xin? Let King Xin come out! He lied to us at the time, why doesn't he dare to see us now?!"

And those creditors shouted more fiercely one by one: "Not in the yard? Who are you guys lying to? Where else can King Xin be in the yard?"

Zhang Haogu looked at the creditors who surrounded the house on three sides, then at Zhu Youjian, and couldn't help asking: "His Royal Highness, there are so many people, how did you escape?"

If it hadn't been for the well-known businessmen and wealthy gentry from all over the Ming Dynasty who had been dealt with before, and let them unite and advance and retreat with the court, I am afraid that these businessmen and gentry might really short Daming for profit.

I can't bear it!
But Zhu Youxiao waved his hand: "That's it, call Zhang Xiang brother, that's your blessing."

Zhang Haogu looked at Wei Zhongxian, Eunuch Wei, who was at the side: "Eunuch Wei, Zhang Jinrui, who lied to the king and recruited the royal family, please entrust Dongchang."

But who made Zhu Youjian surnamed Zhu, or his younger brother, the only younger brother he has now?
It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to give up Zhu Youjian. Even if he is dead, he has to clean up his mess and protect the face of the royal family. It is also to let the people in the world know that His Majesty the Emperor loves the world, treats his younger brother generously, and is not a mean and ungrateful person.

Thinking about his huge debts, no matter how much Zhu Youjian felt that he was noble, he couldn't help but bend over to Zhang Haogu at this moment: "Mr. Zhang, brother Zhang, save Xiao Wang!"

Zhu Youjian cried and fell on the ground, not daring to lift his head: "Brother Huang, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please forgive me this time, save me, I will go back together now, those The creditors blocked the door and asked for money, and they all yelled, "I really can't do anything."

Seeing these creditors, Zhu Youjian still couldn't help but tremble all over: "Here, there are so many people, how can we go back? Or Xiao Wang doesn't show up, and everything will be decided by the chief assistant."

Another creditor said: "You little boy, don't you want to tell me that Wang Xin went into a dog's hole last night and ran away? Do you believe this?"

Zhang Haogu looked at Zhu Youjian: "His Royal Highness, you are bewitched by others, aren't you?"

Whether they believe it or not, Zhang Haogu believed it.

So Zhu Youjian not only sold the palace directly, but also went to many people to discuss and ask them to invest in himself, because he is the king of Daming Xin, with the title of prince, and the old Zhu's family was used as the background, which attracted many people. .

Hearing what Zhang Haogu said, Zhu Youjian knew that Zhang Haogu was willing to help him, so he quickly explained.

"After the redemption, don't hand it over to King Xin, but to Princess Xin, saying that it is the compensation I gave her, and I have wronged her."

A creditor sneered and said, "Last night? Last night our people were guarding here! Where did His Highness Xin Wang run from? Could it be from that dog hole?"

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Haogu: "What did Master say?"

Since this matter cannot be Zhu Youjian's responsibility, it can only be Zhang Jinrui's responsibility.

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly: "I must make money, eat [-]% to [-]% of the money from the court and the people, you dare to think about it! You want to control the economy of Ming Dynasty, what do you want to do?! Are you going to rebel? !"

"Greed is not enough to swallow elephants, how can you read? Where are the sage knowledge, classics and allusions you have learned?! To make money, to speculate, to gamble with the imperial court's economy, to dig the roots of the Zhu family, you really have you of!"

Zhang Haogu comforted the crowd with a smile: "Everyone, don't worry, this pavilion has heard about it. His Royal Highness Xin Wang really didn't need to hide from you on purpose. His Highness Xin Wang has already gone to the merchant Zhou to borrow money. They are Weng son-in-law, the great merchant of Zhou will definitely pay back the money for King Xin."

The boy in the courtyard shouted: "Your Highness went out to find a solution last night, you have to believe me, we didn't lie to you!"

Zhu Youjian's face froze, he hesitated and didn't want to answer.

Not to mention the debts of billions of treasure notes, even hundreds of millions, tens of millions of treasure notes, he can't afford it!
His palace is sold!
Thinking of the current predicament, Zhu Youjian couldn't help but sigh, the unprecedented wonderful start ended in hell, time flies so fast, Zhu Youjian has a feeling that everything is unreal, what a loss that is all?

"Xin Wang, come out!"

After hearing Zhang Haogu's words, these creditors calmed down and were willing to go to Zhou Kui's house with Zhang Haogu to make it clear.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say some things, neither did Zhang Haogu, but the two already understood each other's thoughts.

"That's right, with so many of us surrounded, where did King Xin run out from? Who are you lying to? If he wants to pay back the money, tell him to show his sincerity, don't hide behind the door and say nothing!"

After the merchants dispersed, Zhang Haogu also apologized to Zhou Kui: "It's urgent, please trouble Brother Zhou, don't worry about the money, Brother Zhou, His Majesty will repay it for His Royal Highness Xinwang, this matter is Regarding the face and reputation of the royal family, Brother Zhou, please rest assured."

Zhang Haogu sighed inwardly, whose responsibility is this?

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao said to Zhu Youjian: "Although Xiang Zhang and I have no blood relationship, since we met in the second year of Tianqi, we have supported each other and rebuilt the Ming Dynasty. Speaking of which, you have to call me brother."

As a result, a large number of creditors came to besiege him, insisting that he pay back the money, but he has no money at all right now, and there are too many people who invest in him and lend him money, he can't pay it back if he wants to, so many people want The money forced Zhu Youjian to come to Zhu Youxiao for help.

Hearing Zhang Haogu's defense for himself, Zhu Youjian nodded again and again, that is, if you hadn't joined forces to manipulate the silver price and suddenly changed the currency to cause turmoil in the world, how could he have the illusion of wanting to control the Ming economy?He is just a poor prince who can only drink with a plate of fennel beans.

Immediately, Zhang Haogu looked at Zhu Youjian: "Now, I will go back with His Highness Xin Wang to see those creditors of His Highness Xin Wang, and discuss with them how to pay back the money."

Zhu Youxiao didn't have any opinion on this: "Then please master."

Pulling the name of Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu to pull the banner, fooling people, the reputation of the old Zhu family is gone?
Don't want the face of Tianjia?

It must be your good brother Zhu Youjian's responsibility!
If he hadn't been greedy, if he hadn't been insensitive, if he hadn't been messing around, things would have come to this point?
Of course, it can't be said that way, Zhu Youxiao doesn't know that Zhu Youjian has done it all by himself?

Zhu Youjian was stunned. Although he didn't have a good impression of Zhang Haogu, a treacherous minister, he also knew that a man can bend and stretch, not to mention his current situation. Without Zhang Haogu's help, I am afraid that he will not end well. .

Zhu Youjian stopped crying immediately when he heard this, and quickly calculated how much money he owed, more than 40 loans, and more than [-] investments. Counting these, Zhu Youjian was in a hurry. Billions of dollars in debt.

"That's right, King Xin, pay back the money quickly!"

"In Master's opinion, who is responsible for this matter?" Zhu Youxiao asked.

It seems that the only one who can save him now is Zhang Haogu.

In fact, what Zhu Youjian said is still missing a part, such as how many people are blocking the door to ask him to pay back the money, and what method he used to escape from the siege of so many creditors. If you mention it, Zhang Haogu didn't bother to ask.

Therefore, when these creditors saw that Zhang Haogu was here, they rushed forward to shake up Zhu Youjian's affairs, which made Zhu Youjian in the carriage even more afraid to show his face.

Otherwise, it would be fine if Zhu Youxiao dealt with Zhu Youjian directly, why did you ask Zhu Youjian to call Zhang Haogu his brother?Didn't he plan to ask Zhang Haogu to clean up the stall for him, and bring Zhu Youjian up by the way.

However, Zhu Youjian, who was surrounded by businessmen, was still completely embarrassed, and he lost face in front of his father-in-law and his princess. Tomorrow, everyone in Shuntian Prefecture will probably know it. They want to raise their heads in this life. It is difficult.

When they arrived at Zhou Kui's house and saw that Zhu Youjian was indeed here, the merchants breathed a sigh of relief, and then complained to Zhou Kui. Zhou Kui was the richest man in Shuntian Prefecture and one of the principals of the Shuntian Prefecture Chamber of Commerce. When businessmen and gentry came to complain, Zhou Kui had no choice but to respond.

He repeatedly promised that he would take on Zhu Youjian's debts and appease everyone. With Zhang Haogu and Zhou Kui as guarantees, the businessmen and gentry dispersed.

What does Zhang Haogu look like? It is not easy for 90.00% of the people in Ming Dynasty to recognize it by relying on portraits, but for these businessmen, bureaucrats and gentry in the capital, Zhang Xiangye's appearance is very recognizable.

Looking at Zhu Youjian's wailing appearance, Zhang Haogu couldn't help but sigh: "His Royal Highness, don't cry, don't cry. If Your Majesty doesn't intend to help you, can you still let you cry here? Calm down and tell me how much you owe."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, whether it is a businessman or a gentry, they are all pursuing profit. As long as they are pursuing profit, they will know the profit and loss. How can they go against the court? They don't have the capital to go against the court, so Currency reform will succeed anyway, it’s just a matter of time.”

A large amount of money piled up at home looks good now, it is worthless at all, and no one is willing to accept it!

Don't look at him as a prince, but his creditor identities add up to a lot. In the Shuntian Mansion of the capital, one brick can hit seven or eight officials, gentry and merchants, who have no status or relatives and friends?

As Zhang Haogu accompanied Zhu Youjian back, Zhu Youxiao's troubles also came to an end. Thinking about this stupid brother, although Zhu Youxiao didn't want to wipe his ass for him, he still told the little eunuch: "From the inner library. Withdraw the money and go to the bank to redeem Prince Xin's Mansion. Anyway, it's the face of the royal family, so we can't really throw it outside."

If silver was still valuable before, one tael of silver was equal to one thousand treasure notes, and these billions of debts would be a few 10 taels of silver, which is nothing.

Zhu Youjian's appearance made Zhang Haogu curious, how much money does His Royal Highness Wang Xin owe, and is he willing to show off his face?
"His Royal Highness, don't worry, what is the situation, you have to make it clear?"

"Although family ugliness should not be publicized, Master is not an outsider."

Zhou Kui said hastily: "What is Yuanfu talking about, no matter what, His Royal Highness Xin Wang is also my son-in-law, how can I ignore it?"

"Your Highness." Concubine Xin looked at Zhu Youjian quietly, she didn't dare to look up at Zhu Youjian, she had lost too much face these days, and Zhu Youjian didn't know how to face Concubine Xin, I still complied with the previous rhetoric, and became a waste who accomplished nothing and even affected his family.

The next day, the royal family issued a statement in person, saying that King Xin was deceived by others, which is why so many incidents happened. Although His Majesty the Emperor did not know about it, there is no small matter in the Tian Family, and it is related to the face of the Tian Family. His Majesty the Emperor will stand up for all the victims. , All the arrears owed by His Royal Highness King Xin will be repaid one by one by the royal family, and King Xin will be fined and banned.

This announcement, which was published in Daming Daily and Zhili Daily, made Zhu Youjian completely famous.

(End of this chapter)