My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 27 Jintong Bank

In a separate private room in the Ministry of Punishment Prison, Cabinet Assistant Minister Liu Yishui was wearing a prison uniform and looking at the prison window with blank eyes.

He was sent to the Ministry of Punishment Prison and not to the Jinyiwei Prison, so his treatment was pretty good.

Thinking about his life, he was a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Wanli. He climbed up to the position of Shujishi step by step. He had a good relationship with the late Emperor Taichang and his attendant Wang An, so he promoted him as soon as Taichang succeeded to the throne. Became a cabinet minister.

Originally, according to his script, the late emperor should have succeeded to the throne and Fang Congzhe was dismissed from office. Although Ye Xianggao was there, it seemed impossible for him to climb to the position of chief minister of the cabinet. But who could say that Ye Xianggao would always be the chief minister. Woolen cloth?
Unfortunately, God is not unfaithful. The late emperor died suddenly. The young emperor ascended the throne and vigorously cleaned out the old people in the palace. Two of the young emperor's father's confidants, Wang An and Wei Chao, one "hanged himself" and the other was imprisoned for colluding with foreign ministers. Killed with a stick, I don’t even know that the bones are buried in the gutter now. God knows it’s the foreign minister who colluded.

And he was imprisoned just because he recommended Yuan Yingtai to recruit rebels in Liaodong!

"The Ming Dynasty is about to perish."

After a while, Liu Yishen couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.

"Quick, go in."

Just as Liu Yishen was sighing, a group of officials were held up by Jin Yiwei and thrown into the large bay prison next to him.

"Yao Zongwen? Liu Guojin? What's wrong with you?"

Looking at the dozen officials who were brought in, Liu Yishen couldn't help but said.

"Mr. Liu, we're done!"

Seeing Liu Yishui, Yao Zongwen ignored the usual conflicts between Chu Dang and Dong Lin. He grabbed the fence with both hands and looked at Liu Yishui sadly.

"Your Majesty has been hunting in Nanhaizi all day long, regardless of national affairs. We went to persuade you. The emperor ordered us to kneel down outside Beihong Gate to apologize, otherwise we will not be allowed to leave."

Yao Zongwen couldn't help but twitch as he spoke.

There is nothing I can do. After kneeling for a long time, these two knees should be almost useless.

"We really couldn't bear it, so we had no choice but to write a letter of apology, and we were sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."

"Sigh~"

After hearing Yao Zongwen's words and looking at the group of people, some of them were already pale, and some had swollen knees. Liu Yishen couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

The little emperor is so cruel.

This is to push people to death.

Facts have proved that the sky will not fall without anyone in the world, and the sun will still rise tomorrow.

Thirteen officials were imprisoned, although it caused a flurry of discussion in the capital.

However, the emperor ignored all the memorials pleading for mercy, and did not see that the official was so short-sighted that he dared to go to Nanhaizi to block the door.

Unless I also want to kneel outside Beihongmen until I can't hold it in and write a confession.

Although thirteen officials were missing, the government continued to operate as usual.

These people were put into prison, and an imperial edict to replace officials nearby was sent to the Ministry of Personnel.

"Your Majesty, Xu Xianchun, commander of the Jinyi Guards, would like to see you."

"Xuan."

Zhu You, who was reviewing the memorial, said without even raising his head.

Soon, Xu Xianchun was led in by Liu Shimin.

"Xu Xianchun, commander of the Jinyi Guards Command, respectfully wishes the Holy Annals."

"I am safe, please be safe."

Zhu Youxiao drew a circle on the memorial in his hand and threw it into the box where it was sent to the General Secretary. Zhu Youxiao looked up at Xu Xianchun.

"what's up?"

"Back to your majesty, I led people to confiscate the homes of Feng Sanyuan and Gu Cao. They obtained a total of 18 taels of silver, as well as some real estate, calligraphy and paintings, and the internal funds have been escorted. This is the account book, please see it for your Majesty's authority."

"In addition, according to the interrogation, these two people accepted Wang Wenyan's bribe to impeach Xiong Tingbi, and both of them got the stolen goods. Jin Yiwei has completed the investigation. This is the confession of the two people."

As Xu Xianchun said, he took out an account book, two pleadings and two money orders from the bank, and handed them to Liu Shimin.

Taking the paper from Liu Shimin's hand, Zhu Youxiao opened it and read it.

It is true that everyone has gained the stolen goods. Both those who gave bribes and those who received bribes have been arrested, and the money orders used to pay bribes have also been sent.

After briefly looking at the form, Zhu Youxiao focused on the two money orders.

Money banks first appeared in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, but they were only in their infancy at that time.It really took shape in the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, banks were usually called gold and silver shops and cabinet shops.

Beginning in the middle and late Northern Song Dynasty, the emergence of Jiaozi spurred the development of money banks. At this time, money banks often took on the task of exchanging copper coins and were called money shops.

When the time entered the early years of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng's whipping method was implemented, and there was a huge demand for silver exchange among the people, and banks began to appear on a large scale.

However, the money orders at this time were different from the banknotes in the middle and late Qing Dynasty. They could not be taken out and spent casually. They were only for merchants to conduct transactions in different places, which were often limited to major chambers of commerce.

For example, Shaanxi merchants, Shanxi merchants, Huizhou merchants, etc. often have their own banks. This thing is very reputable, and there are certain requirements for exchange, usually requiring a personal signature.

Of course, it is not used for special purposes, such as bribery.

"Jintong Bank? Give me a pillow if you feel sleepy."

Squinting at the mark on the money order, Zhu Youxiao murmured quietly and gave the money order to Liu Shimin again.

"Now that everything is ready, let's send it to the Criminal Department for sentencing."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly.

"Tell Huang Kezhan to make an urgent request."

"The minister obeys the order."

Hearing this, Xu Xianchun shrank his neck and quickly took the confession from Liu Shimin's hand.

"Go and collect 500 taels of silver from the internal fund, and distribute it to those who follow you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, I still have something for you to do."

"Please instruct the emperor."

"Send a few people to give me a feel for the foundation of this Jingtong Bank."

Picking up the tea cup and taking a sip, Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Xianchun and said.

"Yes, I will let people plunder this bank now."

Hearing this, Xu Xianchun's eyes lit up and he quickly cupped his hands.

Seeing this, the corner of Zhu Youxiao's mouth twitched.

"Don't startle the snake."

Hearing this, Xu Xianchun was stunned for a moment. Don't you want to scare the snake?This is a bit difficult.

Jin Yiwei touches people's basics, how to touch them?He came directly to the door with his waist badge and interrogated him.

Surveillance?Undercover?
There is an old almanac everywhere, and I have stopped doing that a long time ago.

Since Jiajing's milk brother Lu Bing disappeared, Jinyiwei has been hanging around outside, and the ones in the capital are almost useless.

Glancing at Xu Xianchun speechlessly, Zhu Youxiao twitched the corners of his mouth, stood up from his seat, came to Xu Xianchun, and patted his shoulder.

Seeing this, Xu Xianchun quickly bowed.

"You are a relative of the emperor. In terms of seniority, I will call you uncle. When you do things, you can't be polite and don't always think about fighting and killing. Do you understand?"

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Xu Xianchun was a little confused, but he still had to have an attitude.

"I respectfully obey His Majesty's holy instructions."

"Investigate and win over privately, first find out for me how this Jingtong Bank operates and who is behind it, do you understand?"

"The minister takes orders."

"Well, let's go."

Seeing him nodding, Zhu Youxiao turned around and sat on the chair again and continued reading the memorial.

"My minister retire."

Seeing this, Xu Xianchun quickly bowed and retreated outside.

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