Fengmou Jiangshan

Chapter 65: Rewarding the Merchant

Gu Qinghua frowned slightly: "Speak!" These people are troublesome, they obviously want to talk, but they have to ask a nonsense first!
"Why not, the order to reward merchants is issued in the name of the Ministry of Households. After all, the matter of disaster relief is related to the Ministry of Households, so it makes sense! In this way, it also fulfills the dignity of His Majesty and the court." The Minister of the Ministry of Officials suggested.

Buzzing and whispering began to sound from below again, and a large group of people couldn't help but slightly nodded in agreement, even Liu Jia was stunned, never expecting someone to come up with such an idea.However, he felt that this idea was not a bad idea, at least it would temporarily stop Gu Qinghua and Yizheng Wang from making a fuss, and they could also avoid the fate of Chi Yu.

"That's it... that's all right!" When Yu first expressed his position with a bit of hesitation, his expression was quite regretful, and he didn't know what he was regretting!
The King of Political Affairs snorted and said nothing, which was acquiesced.

"no!"

Dudu Gu Tsinghua University said firmly: "No way!"

Gu Qinghua's promise at the beginning was the emperor's reward, Xu Yiliang was born in a family, and the household minister's reward was lower than that, not one level or two.Although, even so, those businessmen will bear with it even if they have a little dissatisfaction. After all, it is not a meat bun beating a dog after all, is it?But for Gu Qinghua, this is a matter of credibility, and it is a matter of Jinkou Yuyan, the emperor, who will never change. If she wants to take these people for her own use, she must first convince them. If it is this kind of discount from the beginning If she fulfills her promise, how can she ask others to believe her in the future?Why did you follow her so hard?

The more difficult it was, and she managed it in the end, the more they would respect her, the more they would surrender to her wholeheartedly, and they would be grateful to her and have confidence in her.

"Your Majesty, this is the best of both worlds—" When Yu blurted out in surprise, this is already a big concession for him, okay?She, she, she is still not satisfied!

"What's the best of both worlds!" Gu Qinghua interrupted him angrily, and continued, "First, the merchants' donations are all handled by the inner government, and finally they are allocated and allocated with my approval, which has nothing to do with the Ministry of Household Affairs; second, these days , Posted on the city gate, distributed the list of donated bank merchants and expenditure details in the disaster-stricken prefectures and counties, all of which were stamped with jade seals and issued by myself, and suddenly changed to the Ministry of Households, firstly, this is unreasonable, secondly, what will the people of the world think ? Are you trying to trap me in unbelief and injustice? I am the Son of Heaven, how can I do such a villainous thing!"

Gu Qinghua spoke eloquently. The King of Political Affairs, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and others quickly exchanged glances. They couldn't help but feel a little unclear. They faintly felt that Gu Qinghua had already planned this matter step by step...

When was he at a loss for words for a moment, and was speechless in a daze.To trap the king in injustice, this hat is also very big, and it can crush him and his whole family to nothing.Although Gu Qinghua's statement was a bit unreasonable, but the minister didn't discuss the emperor's mistakes, he was angry in his heart, but he had to shut up and endure in silence, never daring to say a word again.

"If Zhu Aiqing has no objection, this matter is settled!" Gu Qinghua glanced at the ministers, glanced at Liu Jia and Yu Shi, and said: "Liu Aiqing and Yu Aiqing will come to Zichen Palace later. , let's discuss how to reward all kinds of people, and retreat!"

After finishing speaking, regardless of the large area still kneeling below, he got up and walked into the apse with his head raised and chest out, and retreated. The ministers saved the process of kneeling down again, and directly bowed their heads and said: "The ministers will send you off long live, Long live the Emperor Wu, long live, long live!"

When Gu Qinghua disappeared without a trace, King Yizheng suddenly remembered this, and couldn't help but regret and stare at the direction of her departure: He should ask her clearly, how to praise those untouchables?

Liao Zhong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, understood his expression, walked quickly to his side, mixed him up, and said in a low voice: "Praise her as she likes! What's wrong with making everyone distracted!"

The King of Political Affairs, however, was preoccupied, he nodded indiscriminately and gave a "hmm", feeling a little restless.

When the Zichen Palace was discussing matters, Liu Jia had already cast his sincerity to Gu Qinghua. When was it difficult to do it alone, when Gu Qinghua was forced, Liu Jia secretly persuaded him. The more and more chaotic and chaotic, in the end, somehow, confused, what Gu Qinghua said, he only nodded in agreement!
Undoubtedly, there is nothing special about rewarding officials and courtiers for promotion, salary increase, silk and satin and other antiques, but for merchants, there was an uproar all over the country. Hematemesis!

The merchants who caught up were as excited as chicken blood. They led the whole family to worship the capital three times and nine times to thank them. After that, they smiled and wept with joy. Be lively!Those who were slow to catch up were disappointed and remorseful and almost vomited blood and hit the wall, but they soon cheered up and turned their business eyes to the capital and the eight surrounding counties, vying to set up shops and open branches to establish a revolutionary base, hoping that there will be another opportunity in the future I won't miss it again. For a while, the land prices in the capital and surrounding areas soared.

The Confucian scholars were filled with righteous indignation and heartbroken, shouting that the world is going down and the rules are no longer there. They conceived one after another and prepared to light up the lamp to write a few beautiful articles to criticize this matter. However, Gu Qinghua was one step ahead of them, describing the tragic situation in the disaster area and donating in time. Articles about avoiding tragedies and various touching stories that happened in the disaster area ordered Lin Zhi to take a suitable person in disguise at night, and send them to each family according to the Qingliu Confucian list. After waiting and waiting for people to speak about related deeds among the people, unexpectedly, the Confucian scholars who were filled with righteous indignation did not make any noise, and few wrote articles to condemn and criticize.

Gu Qinghua was very pleased, people's hearts, after all, are made of flesh!Seeing the facts and speaking with the facts, how can those upright people have no kindness?As long as they remained silent, that was enough for her.

Of course, there are also three or two old stubborn people who stick to their own opinions, but no one responds, and after a few days of trouble, it will be over!

Gu Qinghua simply did not do anything, and simply instructed the local officials to hand over most of the business for the reconstruction of the disaster area to one of the nearly [-] merchants.All of them mean that only His Majesty the Empress sent her, and she swears allegiance to the death, and will not hesitate to die!
At the same time, Gu Qinghua suddenly dealt with a dozen giant businessmen who colluded with officials and businessmen, made huge profits, and harmed the people of one side, and the officials involved, with thunderous means. Those who are exiled, those who should raid their homes, are merciless!
Everyone was in an uproar.

The wealthy businessmen immediately woke up from the state of complacency as if they were slapped with a slap in the face: Her Majesty's meaning could not be more obvious, those who are meritorious should be rewarded; those who are guilty should be punished.As a result, he became more and more cautious in his actions, dutiful, and respected Gu Qinghua even more, not daring to have any crooked eyes!

At the same time, the courtiers and Qingliu Confucian scholars also secretly felt convinced that Her Majesty the Empress is not a hopeless person, but a very fair and just person, and the depression in her heart due to the promotion of the businessman has also subtly resolved a lot .Many people think like this: just wait and see!Those ignorant and vulgar profiteers who are interested in money, think about it, His Majesty is just perfunctory them. One day, His Majesty will take back everything they have for their insatiable greed!
Su Jun was also very surprised when Gu Qinghua's slaps were so quick that he couldn't cover his ears. Taking advantage of the opportunity of "being favored" to see each other often, Gu Qinghua only smiled meaningfully and pursed his lips without answering.But Su Jun already understood that a stone fell from his heart, he smiled and stopped asking - in terms of place, she must have someone of her own, so he can feel relieved a little bit!

He just reminded her, don't forget the four big families, it's already the beginning of October, and more than a month has passed since it was ordered to reward the donated merchants, and the four big families may soon be unable to hold back.

Of course, the four major families couldn't sit still, and the ones who pushed the flames behind them were the King of Political Affairs and his group.

After Gu Qinghua issued a decree to reward the merchants who donated to the disaster area, the king of political affairs had been circling some ideas in his mind, and he was about to come out, but he was half-hidden, so anxious that his heart was on fire, but he was helpless.

This kind of itchy feeling is the most hateful!It can drive people crazy!

so unusual!Extraordinary large donations, receipt of silver donations by the inner government, big-character posters detailing the purpose of the money and the names of the donors, awards for businessmen who were born as good people, collective mottoes of pure scholars, and unexpected punishments for profiteers and corrupt officials. Saying that this series of things has no layout design and no internal connection at all, the king of political affairs would not believe anything, but if he was asked to tell what was wrong, he couldn't tell!
Because all of this is so natural!

However, it is precisely because of this naturalness that it becomes more problematic.

Being too reasonable and flawless is a big flaw in itself.

The king of politics is not stupid, he naturally understands this truth.

Until one day in mid-to-late September, Liao Zhong, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, went back to the mansion with him, and the two sat and chatted in Linshui Book Pavilion.The cool wind blows from the lake, carrying moist water vapor and the elegant and remote lotus fragrance. It is a wonderful enjoyment whether you open the window to look into the distance or sit in the room and feel it quietly.

But at this time, neither of them has the mood to experience the beauty of nature in a leisurely way.King Yizheng was still thinking about the confusion caused by this series of things, while Liao Zhong seemed a little preoccupied.

The King of Political Affairs raised his eyes and found Liao Zhong's pupils scattered in a daze, so he cleared his throat and coughed lightly, and said in a solemn voice with the demeanor of a prince: "What's wrong with Feng Zhi? But what's on your mind?"

Liao Zhong raised his eyes to look at him, then lowered his eyelids to think for a while, raised his eyes again, met his gaze, and said: "My lord, I have something to do with you, I don't know whether I should tell him or not. Let's talk about it again. It's not a big deal, don't talk about it, the lower officials always feel that something is wrong."

Liao Zhong was a short-tempered and careless person, and the King of Political Affairs was not interested when he heard him say "it's not a big deal" - he said so himself, of course it wouldn't be a big deal!If it was an important matter, he would have jumped up and said it a long time ago, so he hesitated until now!

But after hearing the last sentence, King Yizheng's heart moved, his eyes that had obviously dimmed suddenly lit up again, and he said quite earnestly: "You don't have to be restrained, it doesn't matter if you say anything!"

"At the end of August, I saw Fangfu Su in the capital."

Liao Zhong said: "I saw Su Fangfu in the capital!"

(End of this chapter)