I am the carpenter king

In the first year of Tianqi, August [-]th, it is suitable for marriage and funeral, and it is forbidden to break ground and move.

Gently putting down the memorial in his hand, Emperor Tianqi glanced back at Wang Chengen, and asked casually, "How much money do I have in my inner treasury?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are still 440 taels of cash available in the treasury." After being slightly taken aback, Wang Chengen reported a relatively accurate figure.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi asked casually: "When is the liquidation cost at the end of each year?"

"Back to the emperor, this will have to wait until the twelfth lunar month. The cabinet will summarize the expenses of the six ministries. Your prelude is right, explain each expense clearly." Wang Chengen bowed and said to Emperor Tianqi.

Glancing at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile, "Yes, very effective! I'm not mistaken. How is Longchang Company doing recently? The situation in the capital is still stable? Didn't you suffer any constraints?"

"In the beginning, someone was looking for trouble, but it's all over, and I have sent someone to deal with it." Wang Chengen picked up the tea bowl and handed it to Emperor Tianqi, and said with a smile.

Taking the tea bowl from Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi took a sip and asked in a deep voice: "Tell me! Tell me about the important ones, I'll listen to you."

"Yes, Your Majesty! Someone was looking for trouble a few days ago, and a person from Wucheng Bingmasi was looking for trouble. He raided a warehouse of Longchang Company in the name of smuggling and arrested him." Wang Cheng naturally wouldn't hide it. What, tell the matter as a joke to Emperor Tianqi.

Emperor Tianqi frowned immediately, glanced at Wang Chengen, and asked hesitantly, "Is it the British Duke Zhang Weiying?"

"Return to Your Majesty, no. This person was bought by several big silk merchants in the south of the Yangtze River, and he wanted to try the depth of Longchang Company!" Supporting Emperor Tianqi to stand up, Wang Chengen said with a smile.

Walk down the steps slowly.Emperor Tianqi glanced at Wang Chengen playfully, and asked with a smile, "How did you do it?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the palace didn't show up. It was the Shuntian Mansion and Jin Yiwei who came forward. The man who was arrested by the Jin Yiwei for taking bribes and perverting the law is still in prison. The Shuntian Mansion seized several of those merchants. It's just a warning. I didn't go into it." Wang Chengen bowed and said slowly.

"That's good. How about the princes and nobles in the capital? Did anyone intervene or take a stake?" Gently wiping his hands, he handed the handkerchief to the maid beside him, and Emperor Tianqi asked casually.

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Chengen said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, no one has come forward yet, but a few companies have approached them, but most of them are about cooperation. I don't know if I should say something or not?"

Walking out of the hall slowly, Emperor Tianqi slowly raised his arms, took a light breath, and said in a deep voice: "Say! You don't have to hide anything here!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I feel that we should find an owner for the Longchang Company. Although the Fang family is the owner in name, no one will believe it when they say it. We need someone with a high enough status to be the owner of the Longchang Company." Boss. Firstly, no one will suspect coming to the palace, and secondly, it can reassure others." Wang Chengen lowered his head.Said in a respectful tone.

Looking at Wang Chengen with some surprise, Emperor Tianqi nodded in satisfaction.He smiled and said, "I never thought you would still have such thoughts. It's really not easy. It's a good idea." Gently patted Wang Chengen's shoulder, Emperor Tianqi asked calmly, "Is there any suitable candidate?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, this owner can't be one person, it's better to unite several families. First, it looks huge and not easy to be suspected. Second, it can make people feel at ease, and those who want to come in can easily find connections. "Wang Chengen didn't answer the question of Emperor Tianqi directly, but said something specious. Obviously, people's names would not come out of his mouth.

Smiling and shaking his head.Emperor Tianqi said in a rather self-deprecating tone: "Those people are all great achievements of everyone. The property of Longchang Company may not be in their eyes, and no one will find it now. But what you said is correct. I'm thinking about it!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I'm just the light of a candle, how dare I compete with the bright moon!" Wang Chengen smiled flatteringly and complimented Emperor Tianqi.

Smiling and shaking his hands, Emperor Tianqi's face suddenly turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Sun, have they arrived yet?"

"Return to Your Majesty, the soldiers are all stationed outside the camp, Mr. Sun and others should be here!" Wang Chengen also understood that Emperor Tianqi's trust in Sun Chengzong was not comparable to them.

When Emperor Tianqi wanted to say something, a person ran in outside, a young eunuch.When he came to Emperor Tianqi, he knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Lord Sun has arrived outside the Gongmen and is asking to see you outside!" This person is Chen Lin, Chen Hong's godson.

Glancing at Wang Chengen behind him, Emperor Tianqi said in a somewhat excited voice, "Go! Invite people in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After speaking, Wang Chengen walked out quickly. When he passed by Chen Lin, Wang Chengen took a deep look at Chen Lin.

Not long after, under the guidance of Wang Chengen, the two walked in slowly.One of them was a civil servant, wearing a boa robe and a jade belt around his waist.Although he doesn't look young anymore, he still walks vigorously and has a very good spirit.Behind the old man was a middle-aged man, dressed in military uniform and a blood-red cloak behind him, walking with unusual might.

Seeing the two people approaching, Emperor Tianqi looked at them a little excitedly, as if aware that the old man wanted to salute, Emperor Tianqi hurried forward, grabbed the old man's arm, and said softly, "Sir, excuse me!" Finished, looked up and down the old man.

"Sir, you are back!" Looking at Sun Chengzong quite emotionally, Emperor Tianqi said quite moved.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern, I'm back!" Sun Chengzong took a step back, bowed to Emperor Tianqi, and said respectfully.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Tianqi took another step forward, put Sun Chengzong's arm lightly, and said apologetically: "Sir, at such an old age, you are still busy with state affairs, which really makes my heart ache. You have worked hard, sir!"

Looking at the Emperor Tianqi in front of him, and listening to the words from the heart of Emperor Tianqi, Sun Chengzong suddenly knelt heavily on the ground, touched his head to the ground, and said loudly: "The emperor attaches great importance to my ministers, and I have the grace to know you. report."

Helping Sun Chengzong up, Emperor Tianqi said with emotion: "Mr. is the teacher of the first emperor, and also my teacher. Mr. Gong is in the community, and I remember it."

Emperor Tianqi had a conversation with Sun Chengzong, and Sun Chengzong gave up Qi Jin behind him, and said to Emperor Tianqi with a smile: "Your Majesty, he is Qi Jin, the general soldier of Ji and Liao, who was the nephew of Qi Jiguang back then. When he was a teenager He followed General Qi Jiguang and served in the army, he is one of the rare generals."

Walking forward slowly, Emperor Tianqi put his hands on Qi Jin, gently helped him up, and said with emotion: "Seeing the general today is like seeing Marshal Qi who fought in the killing field back then. I am very relieved. "

Looking back at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Let the imperial dining room bring lunch here, and let them have snacks. I want to eat with Mr. Sun and General Qi. You can go to the wine cellar to have a look , bring a few jars of good wine over here!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll do it right away!" Chen Hongyi saluted Emperor Tianqi before turning around and leaving.

The eunuch lifted a big table under the shade of the eaves, Emperor Tianqi sat on the table above, and Sun Chengzong and Qi Jin sat on the left and right respectively.

Sun Chengzong didn't feel anything about Emperor Tianqi's deeds. In his heart, Emperor Tianqi was such a monarch who treated his subjects wholeheartedly.But Qi Jin on the other side was stunned. Although he had never seen Emperor Tianqi or Emperor Taichang, he had met Emperor Wanli.

Comparing the Emperor Tianqi in front of him with his grandfather Emperor Wanli, Qi Jin suddenly felt that his uncle was born at an untimely time.If my uncle can live to this day, he will definitely be able to show his ambitions.

Looking at Qi Jin up and down, Emperor Tianqi knew that such a person must be careful, and quietly meditated, Emperor Tianqi thought about what he should do.

After a short time, the wine and dishes were served, and when the wine and dishes were set, Emperor Tianqi saw that Wang Chengen was going to pour the wine, and said in a deep voice, "Give me the wine pot!"

"Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen looked at Emperor Tianqi hesitantly, but the jug in his hand was not given to Emperor Tianqi.

"What? How dare you not listen to my words?" Turning his head to look at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi said in a low tone.

Kneeling down on the ground with a plop, Wang Chengen raised the jug above his head, and said in a trembling voice: "Your servant dare not! The emperor calm down!"

Ignoring Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi walked down slowly with the flagon, and came to Sun Chengzong's table.

Seemingly knowing what Emperor Tianqi was going to do, Sun Chengzong quickly knelt down on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, absolutely not! This is Zheshachen!"

"Mr. has worked so hard and devoted himself to the country and society. I feel pity for him. I respect this glass of wine to Mr. for your hard work!" Emperor Tianqi picked up the wine glass on the table, poured a glass of wine for Sun Chengzong, and put it back on the table superior.

Seeing Emperor Tianqi walking towards him, Qi Jin also knelt down on the ground and touched his head to the ground, but he didn't speak.

He picked up the wine glass and gave Qi Jin a glass of wine. Emperor Tianqi said in a soft tone: "This glass of wine is not for you Qi Jin, and I didn't pour it for you. Although you have credit, it is not worth it. I'll pour you some wine. But you're about to drink this wine, the imperial court is sorry for your uncle, for your brothers under General Qi, this glass of wine is regarded as an apology."

Emperor Tianqi spoke very lightly, but Qi Jin, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled all over, and two lines of turbid tears flowed down his eyes. (To be continued..)