My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 295 Xu Jingchang's Brother
Xu Jingchang realized that he might be at odds with listening to music, because every time he came here sincerely, he always encountered accidents in the end. For example, this time, someone used the gold mine in Liaodong to attract dignitaries and invest in it.No matter how you look at this matter, it seems strange and unknown.

"Follow me back to the General Administration."

Xu Jingchang took Hu Min back to the Department of General Affairs. Hu Min hesitated to speak along the way. He really wanted to ask Xu Jingchang. Since the Liaodong Gold Mine incident was mostly nonsense, it was obvious that he was a liar.

Faced with such a situation, take people directly, and then track down whether there is any backstage, who else has been cheated, and quickly settle this matter, isn't it the end of the matter, do you need to use a mouse trick?
Could it be that there are some important people involved behind this matter?
For example, the river embankment project and the Ministry of Industry Minister Luo Qi?
Could it be that this time also implicated a remarkable person?It has something to do with Liaodong, and he has all eyes and hands, and dares to openly deceive in the capital!
Is it Cheng Guogong or Cao Guogong?

Or is it the King of Han or the King of Liao?
Hu's thoughts quickly diverged, and when he got off the carriage, his back was drenched in cold sweat, and he even began to regret that he really didn't need to know so many things.

Xu Jingchang didn't know what kind of brainstorming his subordinates had gone through in such a short period of time. He just frowned, caring more about another matter.

It's still here!

"Hu Shidu, we are now encouraging the development of industry and commerce, advocating the prosperity of the country and the people, setting up banks and money houses, and issuing precious banknotes... The windows are opened, the cool wind comes in, and flies and mosquitoes come in. This kind of painting big cakes is to deceive investment. There will only be more and more behaviors, and the methods will become more and more sophisticated. Those government affairs have been pushed to them, and this kind of new thing is exactly what I need to govern."

Xu Jingchang said earnestly: "Hu Shidu, I need your help in this incident. Go and check for me. How deep is the water and how many people are involved?"

Hu Wei was slightly astonished, and immediately said: "Ding Guogong means that I also invest some money, and then go to check the direction of the money?"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "This method is also good, I agree."

Hu Wei was stunned for a moment, and then stretched out a slap to Xu Jingchang, "Mr. Ding, it's not that the lower officials don't want to, it's because they are really short of cash. If I have money, I'll vote just now. She said it too well."

Xu Jingchang gave him a big roll of his eyes, "Don't tell me, go to the Department of General Administration and get 50 taels of funds. You, a councilor, can decide by yourself."

Hu Yan swallowed, "Mr. Ding, I'm afraid this little money is not enough!"

"Trash, you should approve less first, and then continue to ask for additional funds. Anyway, it costs 50 taels, so it can't be wasted?"

Hu Yan was completely stupid. When it comes to means, he is still ruthless!

This Hu Xueshi was overjoyed, and on the third day, he applied for an additional investment of 500 taels.

It's not that he spends too much money, it's just that he speaks too well, and he invests 50 taels to understand too little.

Only by investing 500 taels can we get a little inside information.

Sure enough, after adding more investment, Hu Wei brought back the first news to Xu Jingchang.

"Mr. Dingguo, I heard a piece of news that the lower officials sneaked in in disguise. The man has already said that there are not so many gold mines in Liaodong. Even if there are, they are under the control of the court."

Xu Jingchang frowned, "What do you mean? They have other sources?"

"It's true. According to what they said, the country of Wa is involved behind this. In fact, the country of Wa has huge gold and silver mines. The money raised is also used to pan for gold in the country of Wa."

After Hu Yan finished speaking, he stared at Xu Jingchang closely, "Mr. Ding, do you want to write about this matter overseas to learn about the situation in Wa Kingdom?"

Xu Jingchang shook his head slightly, "That's not necessary. I still know something about the gold and silver mines of the Wa Kingdom... His Majesty has recruited three thousand Jurchen elites to serve as the prince's guards, and ordered the Wa Kingdom to hand over the gold and silver mines, and Ming Dynasty jointly develops."

Hu Yan was taken aback and was so frightened that he was out of his wits.

"Mr. Ding, could it be that His Royal Highness is behind this matter? Or His Majesty?"

Xu Jingchang thought silently, it would be a lie to say that there might be nothing at all.

But Xu Jingchang didn’t believe that Zhu Gaochi really got involved. The main problem was that the Wa kingdom hadn’t been completely conquered yet. There were only 300 Jurchen soldiers stationed there, and [-]% of the gold and silver produced had to be handed over to the Wa kingdom.

Although Zheng He's fleet was cruising in the foreign seas of Japan, using force as a deterrent, they hadn't actually fought a battle after all, and it was not so easy for the country of Wa to call their father obediently.

They didn't get through the joints, and it was not easy to get money from the Wa country just by investing.

But if it has nothing to do with Zhu Gaochi, how do ordinary people know about the gold and silver mines in the country of Wa?
"Master Ding, what are we going to do with this matter?"

Xu Jingchang smiled, "What else can I do, continue to invest more! I will grant you 1 taels, and you can find out what's behind it for me as soon as possible."

Hu Yi agreed, so he had no choice but to continue throwing money into it.

Hu Mei didn't know how people made gold and made a huge profit, but he soon discovered something different...that is, the business of investing in gold mines quickly spread, and he discovered many people with some status.

For example, among the nobles, at least three Hou Ye were involved, and each invested more than 5 taels. In addition, there were not a few court princes who threw in more than a thousand taels.

And along with a large number of dignitaries and dignitaries, many wealthy private businessmen are also interested in it. They racked their brains and sharpened their heads to squeeze in.

Up to now, I don't have any status, just want to get a share of the money, I'm sorry, people don't like it at all...What kind of status, dare to meddle?I'm not afraid of embarrassment!

Civil officials are below the fifth rank, and generals are below the third rank, so they are not qualified at all.

Hu Wei also discovered that there were eunuchs in the palace who were also involved.

These news reached Xu Jingchang's ears one after another, and even Duke Ding was not calm at this time.

Am I going to witness the biggest deception in the history of Ming Dynasty?
"It must be thoroughly investigated, and it must be thoroughly investigated."

Xu Jingchang issued a strict order. This time, it wasn't just Hu Wei alone, but Jin Yiwei was fully mobilized, with elite soldiers and strong generals gathered.

From top to bottom, the sky and the earth are covered.

Although the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty was sometimes similar to a sieve with air leaking from all sides, but when the power of the country was really mobilized and a comprehensive investigation was carried out, the results were still different.

In the following month, Xu Jingchang received news one after another that this so-called overseas gold mine was a lie.The promised investment dividends are almost like returning the old with the new, which is a complete scam.

As for the court civil and military officials involved, the number is astonishing, conservatively estimated, there are hundreds of them.

Xu Jingchang even discovered that even Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui was involved.

He didn't personally participate, but the princess came forward and invested a sum of money, which should be 18 taels!
Xu Jingchang felt more and more outrageous. Are all the people in the hall stupid?

He called Zhu Gaosui over first.

Zhu Laosan was worrying about how to brag for his father. If Xu Jingchang hadn't looked for him, no one else would have come.

"So that's the problem? Cousin, it's because you are not enough friends. The boss gets rich and the second gets involved, so why can't I get a piece of the pie?"

Xu Jingchang was taken aback, "Is the crown prince and the king of Han mixed up?"

Zhu Gaosui was also stunned, "Didn't they participate?"

Xu Jingchang stared at Zhu Gaosui seriously, "Tell me, don't you all investigate carefully when facing this kind of liar?"

Zhu Gaosui looked at Xu Jingchang stupidly, "Why do we need to investigate? They are well-dressed and have extraordinary conversation. They are not ordinary people at first glance. Business is about integrity, and people will stand without trust. If we investigate others casually, it will also appear that we are very small. Once people know about it, it’s impossible to continue doing business.”

Xu Jingchang was dumbfounded by this reasoning, speechless, it really makes sense!

"Aren't you afraid that this is a trap, someone deliberately deceived you?"

"Cheating? No way! So many courtiers are involved, all of them are dignitaries. If he deceives us, he won't be afraid of being decapitated? Unless he is crazy, who else has such courage?"

Zhu Gaosui stared at Xu Jingchang stupidly, and suddenly exclaimed: "Cousin, did you do it? Only you are brave, unscrupulous, and not afraid of offending others. It must be you, only you can do such a thing!"

This guy has identified Xu Jingchang.

Xu Jingchang was speechless, "Even if I want to make money, there are ten thousand ways that are much more efficient than this. Only stupid people would believe such a stupid idea."

This time Zhu Gaosui was completely dumbfounded. Could it be that this is really a scam, and the little money he saved with great difficulty was wasted?

"I, I'm going to get the money out now!"

Xu Jingchang glanced at him and said with a sneer, "Aren't you afraid of a complete collapse when you withdraw the money now?"

Zhu Gaosui hesitated for a moment, then snorted, "What am I afraid of, all I want is my money."

Xu Jingchang let out a long breath, "Okay, follow my instructions and don't act casually, otherwise you will lose everything and no one will be able to save you."

Zhu Gaosui was anxious, but he could only agree.

Then Xu Jingchang gave the order to close the net.

Zhu Gaosui also began to redeem the money invested... Gradually, the myth of making a fortune from the gold mine became a bit unsustainable.

After all, the big guys are not fools. Although they are stupid for a while, it is impossible to stay stupid forever.

Just throwing money in it, but not seeing the benefits, it can't be justified.

And as the myths of wealth become more and more outrageous, there are more and more clues.

Zhu Gaosui redeemed in advance, and His Royal Highness Zhao jumped off the boat, almost becoming the last barbell that crushed the camel.

No, you have to run away.

However, it has become very difficult to figure out how to get out of the sky. It is impossible for Jin Yiwei to be unaware of the sky and earth... But this is not a big deal.

In Jishan Temple, a middle-aged monk was saying goodbye to Yao Guangxiao.

"The disciple is going to Hangzhou Lingyin Temple to proofread some scriptures."

With that said, he handed Yao Guangxiao a copy of the catalog.

The old monk looked at it, "There are indeed many scriptures in Lingyin Temple, you go!"

The monk agreed, but just as he turned around, Yao Guangxiao said quietly again: "Before I go, there is someone who wants to see you."

The monk was very surprised. At this moment, Xu Jingchang appeared at the door with a smile.

"Brother is so excited!"

(End of this chapter)