Mingshi

Chapter 635
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Xu Jie had already decided that Luo Xin was captured by Chen Hong, and Emperor Jiajing wanted to use this time to punish Luo Xin.That being the case, he might as well add more fire, it is best to let Luo Xin quarrel with those officials and scholars in front of the palace gate, otherwise Luo Xin will fall into the abyss.

Luo Xin glanced at Xu Jie indifferently and said: "A loyal and upright person? Then you should share your worries for the king, work hard for Ming Dynasty, and solve difficulties for the people, instead of kneeling here and doing nothing."

After saying that, Luo Xin stretched out his hand and flicked Xu Jie aside, and quickly walked into the door.Xu Jie wanted to hold Luo Xin back, but Luo Xin swayed his body lightly, and he staggered a few steps to the side. When he stood still, Luo Xin had already entered the palace gate, which made Xu Jie very angry. flushed.What Luo Xin said made Zhou Weiwei outside the palace gate hear clearly, trembling with anger, he shouted towards Luo Xin's back:
"Luo Xin, Shuzi..."

Luo Xin turned his back to him without looking back, but raised a middle finger!
Chen Hong asked curiously: "No, what do you mean?"

"Oh... that's the meaning of greeting!"

Chen Hong looked at Luo Xin with suspicion in his eyes.

In the imperial study,

Emperor Jiajing's face became more and more gloomy, and his chest heaved more and more.It has been almost an hour since Chen Hong left, but Luo Xin has not been arrested yet, and his eyes have shown murderous intent.

Gao Gong and Huang Jin stood there with their heads down, not even daring to breathe.Footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, and Emperor Jiajing looked over sharply, full of murderous intent like sharp arrows.

Two figures appeared at the door, they were Chen Hong and Luo Xin.Chen Hong and Luo Xin walked into the imperial study and prostrated themselves in the tunnel:

"Slave Chen Hong!"

"My humble minister Luo Xin!"

"Meet Your Majesty, long live long live long live!"

Emperor Jiajing looked at Luo Xin with killing intent, then turned to Chen Hong, and said coldly:
"Chen Hong, are you convicted?"

Chen Hong's body trembled, and he lay on the ground and said, "I'm guilty? It's just..."

"Just what?" Emperor Jiajing suddenly raised his voice.

"It's just... when the servant girl arrived at Luo Mansion, Luohou was discussing with the businessman about repairing the Longevity Palace, so...so..."

Emperor Jiajing's eyes suddenly fell on Luo Xin and said, "Luo Xin, are you discussing the Longevity Palace?"

At this time, Emperor Jiajing felt very strange, didn't those merchants leave Luofu?Why did you go to Luofu again?
Luo Xin took out a stack of papers from his bosom and said, "Your Majesty, this is a contract signed between the Eight Great Commercial Firms and the court, and they are willing to repair the Longevity Palace for Your Majesty for free."

"Ok?"

Emperor Jiajing raised his eyebrows, and at this time, Huang Jin had already walked over, took the stack of papers from Luo Xin's hand, and placed it in front of Emperor Jiajing.Emperor Jiajing quickly read through the eight contracts, and a strange look appeared on his face.These eight contracts only clarified that the eight major commercial firms were willing to repair the Longevity Palace for Emperor Jiajing free of charge.At this time, Emperor Jiajing was very hesitant, and he was naturally happy when someone repaired the Longevity Palace for free.However, he was also afraid that this was the result of Luo Xin's threats to those businessmen, and it would cause a big mess at that time.Just thinking about those officials and scholars outside who insisted hard, his head hurts.

In his opinion, who would contribute for free?This must be Luo Xin using threats.He closed his eyes and pondered for a while, finally decided not to repair the Longevity Palace, punished Luo Xin, and quelled the riot.His gaze became sharp again, and just as he was about to speak, Luo Xin took out another stack of bank notes from his pocket and said:

"Your Majesty, the eight major commercial houses heard that the people in the north are not living well, and His Majesty is too worried every day. So each family donated 5 taels of silver, a total of 40 taels of silver, to share the worries of His Majesty."

Emperor Jiajing was taken aback for a moment. What troubled him most these days was disaster relief in the north. He even took out 5 taels of silver from the internal treasury, but it was still a drop in the bucket for disasters in the north.Now when he heard that he had 40 taels of silver all of a sudden, his eyes turned green.

"Bring it up!"

Huang Jin immediately took the stack of banknotes from Luo Xin, walked quickly to Emperor Jiajing, and placed them on the imperial book case.Emperor Jiajing flipped through it quickly, and it turned out to be 40 taels of silver, and he felt happy all of a sudden.But then he became worried again, he was worried that Luo Xin threatened those businessmen severely, which would cause a big mess.But looking at the 40 taels of silver in front of him, he couldn't bear to take it out.With the 40 taels of silver and the 5 taels in their own internal treasury, half of the settlement has been settled at once. If the household department still cannot solve the remaining half, they should be dismissed.His hesitant eyes fell on Luo Xin, and his heart jumped suddenly, because he found that Luo Xin took out another piece of paper from his arms.

"What will this be?" Emperor Jiajing looked forward to it.

"Your Majesty! This is the memorial presented to you by those eight firms, which describe why they are willing to repair the Longevity Palace for Your Majesty, and why they donate silver."

"Oh?" Emperor Jiajing raised his eyebrows: "Present."

Huang Jin sent the paper to Emperor Jiajing again.Emperor Jiajing's eyes fell on the piece of paper, he was a little stunned at first, then flushed with excitement, and finally burst out laughing.

"Hahaha……"

Gao Gong, Huang Jin looked at Emperor Jiajing in astonishment, and then looked at Luo Xin, with a look of inquiry in his eyes. They didn't know what Luo Xin showed Emperor Jiajing, which made Emperor Jiajing so happy.Even Chen Hong's eyes were full of curiosity.

"Good! Good! Good!" Emperor Jiajing laughed at Luo Xin, and said hello three times.He looked at Luo Xin with admiration.But he was still curious in his heart, curious about how Luo Xin did this, he pondered for a moment and said:

"Luo Qing stay, you wait to step back!"

Gao Gong and others withdrew, only Luo Xin and Emperor Jiajing were left in the imperial study.Emperor Jiajing looked at Luo Xin again, but before he could speak, he heard Luo Xin say:

"Your Majesty! The eight major merchants share His Majesty's concerns. Your Majesty should reward them. Let the people of the world see the deep love between the monarch and the people. This will become a good story that will be passed down through the ages."

"En!" Emperor Jiajing nodded and said, "What suggestion does Luo Qing have? Come, sit down first."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Luo Xin sat on a brocade stool and said:
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it is better for each family to reward them with a plaque that says 'Exclusively for the Royal Family'."

Emperor Jiajing was a very intelligent person, but he understood it in an instant, no wonder Luo Xin wanted to use the imperial signboard.With this signboard, the eight major commercial firms will naturally have more prosperous business.The money spent may be earned back within a year or two.That being said, I was at a loss.

"Your Majesty! There is a time limit for them to own this plaque. There is only five years. After five years, we can auction it again. At that time, the highest bidder will get it."

Emperor Jiajing's heart lit up and he became happy.Then he frowned again and said:

"You didn't auction this time?"

"No!" Luo Xin shook his head.

Emperor Jiajing was unhappy, what is he most lacking at this moment?
money!
If it can be auctioned, wouldn't it be able to sell for more money?He frowned and said:
"Why is there no auction?"

Luo Xin then sighed and said: "Your Majesty, of course I want to auction. But... outside the palace... if I can't cut the mess quickly, I'm afraid it will cause riots in the capital. At that time, I will be sentenced to death."

Emperor Jiajing remembered that he sent Chen Hong to arrest Luo Xin before, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face.But then he was happy again.Now that his Longevity Palace can be repaired, half of the money for disaster relief has been settled, and those who die outside the palace gate will be speechless.At this moment, he really wanted to see the faces of those people after seeing the paper on the imperial book case.

His eyes fell on Luo Xin's face, and he thought to himself: "This Luo Xin is still a great talent! He has such a talent for financial management. It seems that he should be used, and if he can be tied in the financial management It's reassuring. It's just..."

Thinking of how I suppressed Luo Xin before, I knew that I had to appease Luo Xin.After thinking quickly in his mind, he said softly:
"Luo Qing, you also know the current financial situation of Ming Dynasty. It doesn't mention the disasters in the north, nor the military salaries needed in the southeast. Now even the salaries of officials are announced."

Luo Xin remained silent, Emperor Jiajing looked at Luo Dao: "Are you willing to share my worries?"

"willing!"

"Okay!" Emperor Jiajing nodded and said, "Luo Qing listens!"

Luo Xin stood up from the brocade stool and knelt down on the ground.Hearing Emperor Jiajing say: "I entitle you to be the Tongzhi of Hangzhou."

"Finally released!"

Luo Xin breathed a sigh of relief and was also very excited.Hangzhou Tongzhi can also be regarded as the second in command of Hangzhou, and there is only one Hangzhou prefect above him.The prefect of Hangzhou is the fourth rank, while the Tongzhi of Hangzhou is the fifth rank.Luo Xin has just become a real sixth-rank, and now he is promoted to a fifth-rank. This is definitely an extraordinary promotion. Running a party will greatly improve his contacts and influence. Why doesn't this make Luo Xin excited?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Get up!" Emperor Jiajing said kindly.

Luo Xin stood up, and Emperor Jiajing asked him to sit down again.Then he said seriously:

"I just said that I want you to share my worries, but now I have put you in Hangzhou, do you know what I want you to do?"

Luo Xin naturally understood it in his heart, but he still said modestly: "Please give me your advice."

"I want you to go to Hangzhou to solve the financial problems for the court. Therefore, you don't need to take care of other political affairs in Hangzhou. Those things will be taken care of by the prefect of Hangzhou. The first thing you have to do is to manage money for me. Therefore, apart from releasing In addition to being a co-prefect of Hangzhou, you are also required to serve as the secretary of the city shipbuilding department."

"The humble minister will fulfill his mission!"

"Very good!" Emperor Jiajing nodded and said, "Luo Qing, are you 16 years old this year?"

"Yes!"

"You are still too young! If you are a few years older, I will directly let you be the prefect of Hangzhou."

A look of fear appeared on Luo Xin's face and he said: "This humble minister has little talent and little learning..."

Emperor Jiajing waved his hand and said, "Luo Qing, you don't have to be humble in front of me, you are someone I want to use a lot. It's just that your age has limitations for you. But it doesn't matter, you go to Hangzhou first to help me with financial management Well, with the credit, I will be able to stop their mouths even if I promote you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Luo Xin's face properly showed gratitude.

Emperor Jiajing said again: "Don't worry, although you are only a fellow magistrate in Hangzhou, there is a magistrate above you. But I will tell him that he is not allowed to interfere with any affairs of your Shibosi. You have the final say, and no one will hinder you in the slightest."

"The minister will do his best!"

"There is one more thing!" Emperor Jiajing looked at Luo Xin and said seriously: "Financial management for me is just one thing you do on the surface, and there is another thing you need to do secretly, which is to visit the southeast for me. In view of the current situation, has Hu Zongxian tried his best to wipe out the Japanese pirates?"

Luo Xin's heart tightened and said: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Let's go! Let us, the monarch and his subjects, go and see the faces of those people outside the palace gate."

Emperor Jiajing stood up from his chair, picked up the piece of paper and walked towards the door, Luo Xin followed behind.He breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart, today's danger is finally over, and he has finally let go, it can be said that the dragon returns to the sea.

Following Emperor Jiajing to the outside of the imperial study, they saw Huang Jin, Chen Hong and Gao Gong standing outside.When the three of them saw Emperor Jiajing coming out, they all came up to pay their respects.Emperor Jiajing handed the paper in his hand to Gao Gongdao:

"Gao Qing, go and paste this piece of paper outside the palace gate, and let those people see it."

"Follow the order!" Gao Gong took the paper with both hands, he was very curious about what was written on the paper, which would make Emperor Jiajing feel good.Emperor Jiajing set his eyes on Chen Hong again and said:
"Chen Hong, you go with Gao Qing. If there are still troublemakers, I will beat you severely."

"Observe the order!" A stern look appeared in Chen Hong's eyes.

"Go!"

Gao Gong and Chen Hong walked towards the palace gate.

"Luo Qing, Huang Banban, let's go!"

Gao Gong was walking on the road, so he couldn't wait to unfold the piece of paper, and swept it at a glance, his hands trembled, and his heart felt cold.Originally, his admiration for Luo Xin was only in commanding operations, and he believed that Luo Xin was a natural military god.But in terms of government, although Luo Xin has some city government, he is still much younger.

However, now that he looked at the paper in his hand, that thought was gone.Although he didn't know what method Luo Xin used to get those merchants to write this memorial, Luo Xin kicked Xu Jie hard through this memorial.

"It's really terrifying!"

Gao Gong sighed in his heart and said to himself: "It seems that Luo Xin's release is a foregone conclusion. Letting him leave from the vortex in the capital is really beneficial to me?"

Shaking his head, he shook off the thoughts in his mind.In any case, when Luo Xin was released, Emperor Jiajing had doubts and loathing towards Xu Jie, which was beneficial to Gao Gong. As long as he seized this opportunity, the court would firmly hold own hands.Moreover, if Luo Xin is released, King Yu will return to the right path and be in his own hands again.Squeeze out Xu Jie, grasp King Yu, His Majesty's lifespan will not be long...

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